Best Paola Mardo Podcasts (2024)

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“We’re nominated for a Webby. Vote for Wakanda Forever Podcast!” 1:44

6M ago1:44

1:44

Please vote by April 18 at 11:59pm PT. On this bonus episode, Proximity Media head of audio and our podcast EP/Producer Paola Mardo shares an update about the show and how to vote for us at the Webbys. Please vote and spread the word to your friends, family, and network if you can. To vote, head to this link: tinyurl.com/VoteWakandaForever To learn…

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Chapter 6: Simone Ledward Boseman, Ryan Coogler, Nate Moore 59:57

1+ y ago59:57

59:57

How did it happen that after decades of being confined to the margins of cinema, this grand myth of Wakanda was weaved out of the history and culture of the “most broken people?” To conclude the story of the making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ta-Nehisi Coates returns to the beginning of the journey with producer Nate Moore, and reflects on t…

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Chapter 5: Letitia Wright, Tenoch Huerta, Dr. Gerardo Aldana 58:32

1+ y ago58:32

58:32

White supremacy, the system which enabled the descendants of Europe to steal an outsized portion of this world’s labor and land, has always been tied to a specious notion of beauty. What does it mean that Wakanda and Talokan give us a beauty created not to justify enslavement but to celebrate freedom? Ta-Nehisi Coates dives deep into the beautiful …

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Chapter 4: Dominique Thorne, Ruth E. Carter, Ludwig Göransson 50:35

1+ y ago50:35

50:35

Every film is a machine, a complex device made of people with a myriad of jobs and responsibilities. Ta-Nehisi Coates breaks apart the machinery of Wakanda Forever, zooming into the creative processes of actor Dominique Thorne (Riri Williams), costume designer Ruth E. Carter, and composer Ludwig Göransson. In an episode filled with music from Göran…

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Chapter 3: Angela Bassett, Hannah Beachler, Autumn Durald Arkapaw 42:12

1+ y ago42:12

42:12

Being on the set of Wakanda Forever was a different kind of filmmaking experience. It was a wake. It was a celebration. It was therapy. Angela Bassett joins Ta-Nehisi Coates to discuss where art met reality in her award-winning performance as Queen Ramonda. Then production designer Hannah Beachler and director of photography Autumn Durald Arkapaw b…

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Chapter 2: Kevin Feige, Nate Moore, Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole 58:16

1+ y ago58:16

58:16

The story of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever emerged out of the very real death of Chadwick Boseman, the actor who played T’Challa. But there was an earlier version of the script, a different story written when no one involved in the movie knew that Chadwick was gravely ill. Ta-Nehisi Coates is joined by director and co-writer Ryan Coogler and co-wr…

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Coming January 18th — Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast 4:00

2y ago4:00

4:00

From Proximity Media in collaboration with Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment, Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast is an intimate look at the making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Written and hosted by Ta-Nehisi Coates, the series features personal stories and intimate conversations with the cast and crew including Ryan Coo…

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Chapter 1: Ryan Coogler 40:28

2y ago40:28

40:28

Ta-Nehisi Coates speaks with Ryan Coogler about the journey from Black Panther to Wakanda Forever and the loss of his lead actor and friend Chadwick Boseman. Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast is a production of Proximity Media in collaboration with Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment. The series is written and hosted by Ta-Neh…

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Preview: “Our Truth” 5:42

2y ago5:42

5:42

Listen to this preview featuring host Ta-Nehisi Coates, National Book Award-winning author of Between the World and Me and writer of Black Panther comics, in conversation with Ryan Coogler, director and co-writer of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast is an intimate look at the making of Black Panther…

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Some News and Resources 10:54

4+ y ago10:54

10:54

Black Lives Matter. Remembering my grandfather. An update about the podcast and me. Check out resources for supporting the Black community and learning more about the Philippines Anti-Terrorism Bill. Sign up for our *brand new* newsletter. Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com. CREDITS: This episode was written, edited, mixed, and hosted by Paola Mar…

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Calls from the Frontlines 49:30

4+ y ago49:30

49:30

Conversations with healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and a call with The Park's Finest co-owners Christine Araquel and Johneric Concordia about the Feed the Frontliners Project. It’s the final episode of the second season of Long Distance so Paola and Patrick have a chat and we hear from you, our listeners, on how you’re…

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Racism in the Time of Coronavirus 40:39

4+ y ago40:39

40:39

Hey. Paola here. In this episode, I share my experience with COVID-19 racism and conversations with Phil Yu (Angry Asian Man) and Devin Cabanilla (Filipino American National Historical Society, Seattle) about the disturbing rise of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: CALL THE LONG DISTANCE HOTLINE AT 213-293-6024. Leave a me…

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Myrla, Part 2: The Safe House 30:07

4+ y ago30:07

30:07

The story continues as Myrla Baldonado works as an underground activist during the Marcos dictatorship. In 1983, while organizing students near the U.S. Naval Base in Subic Bay, she is arrested and taken to an undisclosed location. Please Note: This episode contains graphic descriptions of torture and a mention of suicide. Watch Myrla's story on Lo…

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Myrla, Part 1: The Underground 28:17

4+ y ago28:17

28:17

Myrla Baldonado is just a college student when protests and violent clashes between students and police break out during the First Quarter Storm of 1970 in the Philippines. When she learns about the dark truths of her country and its ties to U.S. imperialism, she risks everything to join the fight against the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Watch…

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Larry Itliong and the Great Delano Grape Strike 43:08

4+ y ago43:08

43:08

At 15, Larry Itliong came to America with a dream. His plans changed when he learned the truth about his new home. In 1965, he led Filipino farmworkers in a historic fight for their rights. To learn more about the book Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong and other works mentioned in this episode, visit the episode show page on LongDistan…

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Dante Basco 28:22

4+ y ago28:22

28:22

Growing up in Hollywood with Dante Basco, an actor, filmmaker, writer, and poet best known for starring as the cult character Rufio in Steven Spielberg’s Hook and Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. Learn more about Dante's new book "From Rufio to Zuko" on the episode page at LongDistanceRadio.com. Watch Dante Basco on Long Distance TV. Watch Patri…

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Long Distance Radio Hour 1:00:00

5y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Stories, music, and more from the Filipino diaspora. Featuring Bambu, Prometheus Brown feat. Sendai Era, Travis Atreo, C. Light and the Prisms, Pam Reyes, Aurora Almendral, Suzie Racho, Denise Guerra, Isa Fabro, Saeng Douangdara, Copper and Heat podcast, and more. For links to all the stories and artists featured in this episode, visit the episode …

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Long Distance Calls Vol. 1 26:00

5y ago26:00

26:00

Stories, anecdotes, thoughts, and experiences about being Filipino in the world today. Delivered through voicemail messages from Long Distance listeners. If you'd like to share your story for a future calls episode, call 213-293-6024 and leave us a message about what it’s like to be Filipino wherever you are in the world. Please leave your full nam…

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Jaime's Story 34:32

5y ago34:32

34:32

In 1981, Jaime Geaga moved to San Francisco to start a new chapter in his life. Then he tested positive for HIV. When he learned Filipinos were some of the most affected by HIV and AIDS in the city, he set out to do something for them and for himself — coming to terms with his own life and death in the process. Watch Jaime's story on Long Distance …

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Cendrillon 34:50

5y ago34:50

34:50

Against the backdrop of martial law in the Philippines, activists Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan open a trailblazing Filipino restaurant in New York City — long before Filipino food is #trending. Watch Amy and Romy's fish sinigang recipe on Long Distance TV. Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com. Support our work. CREDITS: This episode was written, edited…

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Season Two Trailer 2:50

5y ago2:50

2:50

The new season premieres on November 5. Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com. Watch our video trailer on Long Distance TV. Follow @LongDistanceRadio. Support our work.By Larry Itliong, Jaime Geaga, Myrla Baldonado, Amy Besa, Patrick Epino, Romy Dorotan, Paola Mardo

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Coming Soon 0:45

5y ago0:45

0:45

Happy Filipino American History Month. A word from Manong Larry Itliong. Support Long Distance. Learn more.By Larry Itliong, Paola Mardo

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LD Off-Season: The Talk We Were Supposed to Have 45:38

5y ago45:38

45:38

On this edition of Long Distance Off-Season: Gabe has always felt distant from his parents. But things change when he moves back home to Allentown, Pennsylvania to work at a Filipino festival and to donate a kidney to his father. This story is produced by Self-Evident, a podcast about Asian America's stories. Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com. Su…

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LD Off-Season: Loving Lynn 28:20

5y ago28:20

28:20

On the first installment of Long Distance Off-Season: An update on the upcoming season and a story about an OFW in Lebanon who finds love in a country where she's treated as an outsider. This story is produced by Kerning Cultures, a podcast that tells stories from the Middle East and the spaces in between. Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com. Suppo…

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Filipino Tiki Bar 43:00

5+ y ago43:00

43:00

A deep dive on Tiki bar history, cultural appropriation, and LA's Filipino Tiki bartenders. Plus: Help us build the future of Long Distance and join our Long Distance Radio Club on Patreon. Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com. CREDITS: Long Distance is hosted and produced by Paola Mardo. Producer is Patrick Epino. Cover art by Celina Calma. Title d…

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Give Us a Call! 7:00

5+ y ago7:00

7:00

We want to hear from you. Call 213-293-6024 and leave a voicemail message with your name, where you're from, and your Long Distance story or what it's like being Filipino in your part of the diaspora. Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com. Support our work. CREDITS: Long Distance is written, mixed, hosted, and produced by Paola Mardo. Producer is Pat…

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Long Distance Love Story 34:19

5+ y ago34:19

34:19

Ex-high school sweethearts turned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reconnect almost forty years later. Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com. Support our work. CREDITS: Long Distance is written, mixed, hosted, and produced by Paola Mardo. Co-Producer is Patrick Epino. Cover art by Celina Calma. Title design by Paola Mardo. Music in this episode is by…

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1.5 46:40

5+ y ago46:40

46:40

What happens when you’re caught between two worlds -- your homeland and your new home country? A 1.5 generation story set in Cerritos, California. Plus: Growing up in LA's Historic Filipinotown. Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com. Support our work. CREDITS: Long Distance is written, mixed, hosted, and produced by Paola Mardo. Co-producer is Patric…

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A Very Special Announcement 8:29

5+ y ago8:29

8:29

Long Distance host, producer, and creator Paola Mardo has some big news about the show. And then some. Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com. Support our work. CREDITS: Long Distance is written, mixed, hosted, and produced by Paola Mardo. Co-producer is Patrick Epino. Cover art by Celina Calma. Title design by Paola Mardo. Music in this episode is by…

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Hella Filipino 47:17

6y ago47:17

47:17

Stories about art, commerce and being unapologetically Filipino American. Featuring Ruby Ibarra, Genever bar in Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown, and H.P. Mendoza’s film "Bitter Melon." With a quick field trip to The Oinkster. Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com. Support our work. CREDITS: Long Distance is written, mixed, hosted, and produced by …

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