
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Great immersive story telling along with excellent acting and sound. Really enjoyed, looking forward to next season.
Such a wonderful listen - a beautifully told story
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
Great storytelling, acting and compelling subject matter. I need the next season!
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.
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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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