Mabuhay Wildings! Many listeners will know "mabuhay" is a common greeting in Tagalog, the language of the Philippines. It means “long life!” Our Philippines Independence Day special is one great big celebration of Filipino life and culture around the world. Nichole says “hi” to Hidilyn Diaz, champion weightlifter and the first Filipino ever to win an Olympic gold medal. Evan riffs with Ramón de Ocampo, acclaimed actor and voice of the hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid audio books, spins a yarn about yo-yos with his pal Jaxx, and learns some tricks from world champion freestyle yo-yo pro Bryan Jardin. In this episode’s Grandparent Stories we hear all the way from Manila, capital of the Philippines, and our hosts take listeners on a lush audio journey through the beautiful island nation. All that and our usual jokes, a pesky riddle, Animal Calls, and an extra-creepy Cryptid Corner that takes us into the forest realm of the shape-shifting Tikbalang. Happy Independence Day — let’s get wild!
Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message: www.wildinterest.com/submissions
00:00 - Episode 13 Intro
02:15 - Philippines Travelogue
05:31 - Riddle Question
05:51 - Ramón de Ocampo
15:22 - Animal Call Clue
16:12 - The Yo-Yo: Pedro Flores, Jaxx, and Bryan Jardin
23:45 - Animal Call Reprise
25:03 - Hidilyn Diaz
32:07 - Joke Time
33:05 - Call For Submissions
33:31 - Grandparent Stories: Carmen
37:50 - Favorite Sound
39:09 - Animal Call Reveal
40:28 - Cryptid Corner: Tikbalang
44:26 - Riddle Answer
44:46 - Preview of Episode 14
45:26 - Credits
46:06 - Bloopers