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Suicide
Mental Health
Therapy
Family Relationships
Grief
Sherry Zhang
Luisa
Family Dynamics
Depression
Motherhood
Counseling
True Crime
Babalu
Sound Design
Voice Acting
Podcast Production
Cassette Tapes
Regret
Self Harm
Coping Mechanisms

Sherry Zhang died by suicide in 1989, leaving behind a baby daughter and unbeknownst to her family, dozens of cassette tapes recording her innermost thoughts. Years later, Luisa, the child Sherry left behind, learns about these tapes and decides to finally get to know the mother she lost through her own words. But the more she listens, the more questions she has.

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 348 ratings
  • Excellent

    Great immersive story telling along with excellent acting and sound. Really enjoyed, looking forward to next season.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lomkick
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Beautiful

    Such a wonderful listen - a beautifully told story

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HappySalad31
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • So boring

    I think it’s made for high school girls. I just don’t get it. Went through like six episodes. Still waiting for anything to happen. Five stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buckchamp
    United States3 months ago
  • New Fave Fiction

    Great storytelling, acting and compelling subject matter. I need the next season!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DebRAAAWR
    United States3 months ago
  • Half baked

    The premise of this podcast is unique and interesting but the execution is tedious and boring. I kept hoping for more and it kept delivering less. I wish I had stopped listening sooner. Would not recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lookingforsubstance
    Canada3 months ago

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Some listeners feel pacing is uneven but praise the emotional core and family focus.
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Listeners praise immersive storytelling, great acting, and sound design.

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#11
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#18
United Kingdom/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#226
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#12
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#33
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#6
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No Sleep
Q: If your biological father is out there somewhere and he's known about you and hasn't made one attempt to be in your life this whole time, is that someone you wanna invite into your life?
Luisa seems apprehensive about identifying her biological father if he hasn't been a part of her life.
Sisters, Fathers, Monsters
Q: Have you ever considered working with a therapist to help process and unpack all of this?
No, I haven't because I am a psychopath.

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This fiction/drama series centers on Luisa as she uncovers her mother Sherry's hidden cassette tapes, revealing intimate thoughts and past traumas. The narrative weaves themes of motherhood, mental health, grief, family dynamics, and identity, anchored by strong production, character work, and an ongoing mystery that invites listeners to binge and speculate about what comes next. A standout element is the intimate, audio-diary format that gradually exposes complex intergenerational relationships and the impact of unspoken truths on present lives.

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Babalu launched 5 years ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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4. Catherine Chen Lerner
5. Kimberly Trong

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