
Hi Nay, literally translated to “Hi Mom”, is a supernatural horror fictional podcast about Filipina immigrant Mari Datuin, whose babaylan (shaman) family background accidentally gets her involved in stopping dangerous supernatural events in Toronto. Written, directed, produced, and created by Motzie Dapul and co-created by Reg Geli.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 201 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionPerforming ArtsArts | |||

Happy Pride!
In part 1 of the Queer Identities of Hi Nay Characters, we'll be discussing the main cast, Evelyn Wai, as well as requested characters J and Dooley, J's parents, The Puppetmaster and Petja.
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Arkanghel (Archangel)
The story of Michael, the Archangel, and the demons he's slaughtered on behalf of his precious new god.
Content Warnings: Murder, decapitation, organ removal
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Motzie (Mari Datuin, various) and Edward McKee (Danny Boyd) chat about turning Lou Sutcliffe into a Cowboy, terrible accents, Minerva the Cannibal, the haunting of a Little Jamaica apartment complex, and why Vernon Greenwood sucks actually.
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Happy Pride and Filipino Heritage Month!
Thank you so much for being patient with me when I hit some schedule bumps. I wanted to show my appreciation with this bonus episode regarding some cultural background for Hi Nay, specifically for Mari's char... more
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The way Ashvin says “Hopefully not a horror movie :-)” in ep 24
Count me hooked! A great podcast, beautifully voices, suspense, mistery and so much more! Thank you for a great time!!
Fantastic show glad to have found it
Really rad Canadian horror through a Filipina lens. Tbh that lens makes it feel more Canadian. It's super creative and I love the premise through the phone calls and recordings.
Hi Nay helped me realized I love horror and why. This in-depth, spooky story is one part found family, one part Filippino folklore mixed with the horror of the unknown(and rich people), and one part hilarious. It’s a labour of love that will keep you hooked all the way down to the pit!
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The show centers on Mari Datuin, a Filipina immigrant with babaylan roots, as she navigates supernatural threats in Toronto. Across episodes, listeners meet a rich cast of characters, inventive framing devices, and a world where folklore and urban horror collide with personal stories, family ties, and community lore. The format often blends intimate voice-driven storytelling with world-building, meta commentary, and guest performances, making it appealing to fans of culturally rooted paranormal fiction and serialized audio drama. Noteworthy is the creator-driven production ethos, strong representation, and a willingness to experiment with structure (phone calls, recordings, live premieres, crossovers) that keeps the narrative feel fresh and... more
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Hi Nay launched 5 years ago and published 201 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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Recent guests on Hi Nay include:
1. Faustina Fetamine
2. David Ault
3. Tatiana Gefter
4. Aud Andrews
5. Edward McKee
6. Nick Lives
7. Peter Lewis
8. Robin Regalado
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