EPISODE 10 (PART 1): BUDJETTE TAN ON TRESE, UNDERRATED MONSTERS AND WHY WE LOVE TO BE SCARED

<p><u><strong>EPISODE 10 (PART 1): BUDJETTE TAN ON TRESE, UNDERRATED MONSTERS AND WHY WE LOVE TO BE SCARED</strong></u></p> <p>In this very special episode, we talk to Budjette Tan, co-creator of Trese, a Filipino komik series turned hit Netflix show.</p> <p>In Part 1, we talk about Trese, talk about underrated monsters of Philippine mythology and get a sneak peek into The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo. What's causing the renewed interest in Philippine Myth &amp; how can we bring it even more to the forefront of our popular culture? What's with the Filipino fascination with the gory &amp; macabre? And could we imagine a future with brand-sponsored ghosts?</p> <p>Join us for a super fun chat with Budjette as we explore this and more!</p> <p>---</p> <p>The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram for more good stuff, and possibly answer some burning questions after this episode such as: What does a <em>manananggal</em> look like? How do you cook adobo? Who is Gardo Verzosa and why do they keep thirsting after him? We also welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.</p> <p>The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).</p> <p>The full video can be viewed on Youtube at https://youtu.be/Qm5HlDobQIQ . Video editing &amp; artwork by Sassy Lacsamana (@sassyey on Instagram).</p> <p>---</p> <p>Works &amp; Resources mentioned in the interview:</p> <p>Mythspace by Paolo Chikiamco</p> <p>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23570090-mythspace-volume-1</p> <p>Penlab.ink</p> <p>https://penlab.ink/</p> <p>The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo: Creatures and Beasts of Philippine Folklore by Budjette Tan, David Hontiveros, Kajo Baldisimo, Bow Guerrero, Mervin Malonzo</p> <p>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29771042-the-lost-journal-of-alejandro-pardo</p> <p>Mga Nilalang na Kagila-gilalas by Edgar Calabias Samar</p> <p>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50910256-mga-nilalang-na-kagila-gilalas</p> <p>Buffy Every Generation (K