"I feel like I'm getting closer to something."

Content warning: This series addresses sensitive topics such as self-harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please visit 988lifeline.org for resources and support. You are not alone.

This pilot episode was originally released in 2021 as a part of Kickstarter campaign and has since been updated with a remastered version in October 2025.

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Get the episode transcript here: https://babalu.transistor.fm/episodes/pilot/transcript

Created, written, and executive produced by Kimberly Truong. Directed by Katharine Chen Lerner. Sound design, editing and mixing by Charles Moody.

With performances by: Christine Liao, Lee Chen, Varda Appleton, Chriselle Almeida, Ruby Marez , Eric Chad Ho, Cruz Flores and Kimberly Truong.

Music by Edith Mudge. Additional music by pb and Peter Lam. Artwork by Gabi Hawkins. Logo by Alex Bruno.

A very special thanks to our Kickstarter backers: Hillary and the Boys, Jennifer Waller Mottram, Mari Meyer, Maria Photinakis, rawmethodz, Rule of III, Inc., Sara, Christine Chapman, Erik Woestehoff, Chriselle Almeida, Jessica Grace, Karen Wang, Andrew Marquardt, h c, Senisan, India, DJ Sutherland, David Glasser, Amanda Arya, Marc Nardoni, Elli, Shukri R. Abdi, Laura Michels, Mel Hartman, Olivia Gibson, Bruce Alexander Marshall, Brandon Beardsley, Kyle Kasabian, Joshua Murphy, Santosh Reddy, Matthew Rolnick, Emily Bolt, Erik von Geldern, Creative Capital x Skoll Creator Fund, Monica Szabo, Steve Mahoney, Christina Lim, Treena Landers, Jessica Coyle, Benjamin Caldwell, Anna T, Maxim Weinstein, Christina Nanos, Sheyla Ruiz, Brian Galgano, Christopher Carfi, Richard Sands, Meredith Eaton, James Coulter, Doug Aamoth, Elizabeth, Cruz Flores, Zoe Beath, Benjamin-Shalom Rodriguez, Rachel, Jacquis Neal, Amanda Spitulnik, Allison Koehler, Alex Bruno, Julianne Kolb, Cloudy, Matthew Frost, Nelinda Palomino, Nahreen Tarzi, Natalie Firstenberg, Tsailingm, John Greiner-Ferris, V.E., Anna Brading, David A. Spiro, Jack Jacobs, Ryan Tuttle, Lori Veigle, Todd Cadley, Hops Caster, Priya Chadha, Emily St. James, Ruby Marez, Serenity Westfield, Michelle Viray, Yeon Thomas, Jing Jing, donna y, Lillie Haddican, Jonathan, and Leslie Joyce.

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Hit PLAY on Babalu season one starting October 22nd, 2025.

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"It's okay, I'll remind you."

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Get the episode transcript here: https://babalu.transistor.fm/episodes/opportunity/transcript

Content warning: This series addresses sensitive topics such as self-harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please visit 988lifeline.org for resources and support.

Created, written, and produced by Kimberly Truong. Directed by Katharine Chen Lerner. Sound design, editing and mixing by Charles Moody.

With performances by: Christine Liao, Chriselle Almeida, Lee Chen, Diogo Hausen, Heather Woodward, Varda Appleton, Ruby Marez, Greg Smith, Kiera Nusbaum, Mark Morante, Julianne Kolb, James Donahower, PJ McCormick, and Kimberly Truong.

Series theme music by Edith Mudge. Additional music by Manish Ayachit. Artwork by Gabi Hawkins. Logo by Alex Bruno.

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Many thanks to Liesl Lafferty and the Firecracker Department for their script notes and support. A very special thanks to our astounding supporters and Kickstarter backers: Hillary and the Boys, Katie McCuen, Jennifer Waller Mottram, Mari Meyer, Maria Photinakis, rawmethodz, Rule of III, Inc., Sara, Christine Chapman, Erik Woestehoff, Chriselle Almeida, Jessica Grace, Karen Wang, Andrew Marquardt, h c, Senisan, India, DJ Sutherland, David Glasser, Amanda Arya, Marc Nardoni, Elli, Shukri R. Abdi, Laura Michels, Mel Hartman, Olivia Gibson, Bruce Alexander Marshall, Brandon Beardsley, Kyle Kasabian, Joshua Murphy, Santosh Reddy, Matthew Rolnick, Emily Bolt, Erik von Geldern, Creative Capital x Skoll Creator Fund, Monica Szabo, Steve Mahoney, Christina Lim, Treena Landers, Jessica Coyle, Benjamin Caldwell, Anna T, Maxim Weinstein, Christina Nanos, Sheyla Ruiz, Brian Galgano, Christopher Carfi, Richard Sands, Meredith Eaton, James Coulter, Doug Aamoth, Elizabeth, Cruz Flores, Zoe Beath, Benjamin-Shalom Rodriguez, Rachel, Jacquis Neal, Amanda Spitulnik, Allison Koehler, Alex Bruno, Julianne Kolb, Cloudy, Matthew Frost, Nelinda Palomino, Nahreen Tarzi, Natalie Firstenberg, Tsailingm, John Greiner-Ferris, V.E., Anna Brading, David A. Spiro, Jack Jacobs, Ryan Tuttle, Lori Veigle, Todd Cadley, Hops Caster, Priya Chadha, Emily St. James, Ruby Marez, Serenity Westfield, Michelle Viray, Yeon Thomas, Jing Jing, donna y, Lillie Haddican, Jonathan, and Leslie Joyce.

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"What are the chances?"

Content warning: This series addresses sensitive topics such as self-harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please visit 988lifeline.org for resources and support. You are not alone.

>>> Listen to this episode's companion mixtape playlist on Spotify <<<

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Get the episode transcript here.

Created, written, and produced by Kimberly Truong. Directed by Katharine Chen Lerner. Sound design, editing and mixing by Charles Moody.

With performances by: Christine Liao, Jaxy Boyd, Circus-Szalewski, Greg Smith, Varda Appleton, Chriselle Almeida, James III, Malia Macabeo, Kiera Nusbaum, and Kimberly Truong.

Series theme music by Edith Mudge. Additional music by Manish Ayachit and Bernard Yin. Artwork by Gabi Hawkins. Logo by Alex Bruno.

Many thanks to Liesl Lafferty and the Firecracker Department for their script notes and support. A very special thanks to our astounding supporters and Kickstarter backers: Hillary and the Boys, Katie McCuen, Jennifer Waller Mottram, Mari Meyer, Maria Photinakis, rawmethodz, Rule of III, Inc., Sara, Christine Chapman, Erik Woestehoff, Chriselle Almeida, Jessica Grace, Karen Wang, Andrew Marquardt, h c, Senisan, India, DJ Sutherland, David Glasser, Amanda Elizabeth Hillsberg, Marc Nardoni, Elli, Shukri R. Abdi, Laura Michels, Mel Hartman, Olivia Gibson, Bruce Alexander Marshall, Brandon Beardsley, Kyle Kasabian, Joshua Murphy, Santosh Reddy, Matthew Rolnick, Emily Bolt, Erik von Geldern, Creative Capital x Skoll Creator Fund, Monica Szabo, Steve Mahoney, Christina Lim, Treena Landers, Jessica Coyle, Benjamin Caldwell, Anna T, Maxim Weinstein, Christina Nanos, Sheyla Ruiz, Brian Galgano, Christopher Carfi, Richard Sands, Meredith Eaton, James Coulter, Doug Aamoth, Elizabeth, Cruz Flores, Zoe Beath, Benjamin-Shalom Rodriguez, Rachel, Jacquis Neal, Amanda Spitulnik, Allison Koehler, Alex Bruno, Julianne Kolb, Cloudy, Matthew Frost, Nelinda Palomino, Nahreen Tarzi, Natalie Firstenberg, Tsailingm, John Greiner-Ferris, V.E., Anna Brading, David A. Spiro, Jack Jacobs, Ryan Tuttle, Lori Veigle, Todd Cadley, Hops Caster, Priya Chadha, Emily St. James, Ruby Marez, Serenity Westfield, Michelle Viray, Yeon Thomas, Jing Jing, donna y, Lillie Haddican, Jonathan, and Leslie Joyce.

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"It just takes a few a**holes to ruin everything."

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Get this episode's transcript here: https://babalu.transistor.fm/episodes/no-sleep/transcript

Content warning: This series addresses sensitive topics such as self-harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please visit 988lifeline.org for resources and support. You are not alone.

Created, written, and produced by Kimberly Truong. Directed by Katharine Chen Lerner. Sound design, editing and mixing by Charles Moody.

With performances by: Christine Liao, Jaxy Boyd, Circus-Szalewski, Lee Chen, Ruby Marez, Greg Smith, Rishi Arya, Mark Morante, Melissa Bickerton, Jackie Aubel, Stephanie Orlando, Katharine Chen Lerner, Julianne Kolb, Emily Bolt, a very good boy named Gus, and Kimberly Truong.

Series theme music by Edith Mudge. Additional music by Manish Ayachit. Artwork by Gabi Hawkins. Logo by Alex Bruno.

Many thanks to Liesl Lafferty and the Firecracker Department for their script notes and support. A very special thanks to our astounding supporters and Kickstarter backers: Hillary and the Boys, Katie McCuen, Jennifer Waller Mottram, Mari Meyer, Maria Photinakis, rawmethodz, Rule of III, Inc., Sara, Christine Chapman, Erik Woestehoff, Chriselle Almeida, Jessica Grace, Karen Wang, Andrew Marquardt, h c, Senisan, India, DJ Sutherland, David Glasser, Amanda Elizabeth Hillsberg, Marc Nardoni, Elli, Shukri R. Abdi, Laura Michels, Mel Hartman, Olivia Gibson, Bruce Alexander Marshall, Brandon Beardsley, Kyle Kasabian, Joshua Murphy, Santosh Reddy, Matthew Rolnick, Emily Bolt, Erik von Geldern, Creative Capital x Skoll Creator Fund, Monica Szabo, Steve Mahoney, Christina Lim, Treena Landers, Jessica Coyle, Benjamin Caldwell, Anna T, Maxim Weinstein, Christina Nanos, Sheyla Ruiz, Brian Galgano, Christopher Carfi, Richard Sands, Meredith Eaton, James Coulter, Doug Aamoth, Elizabeth, Cruz Flores, Zoe Beath, Benjamin-Shalom Rodriguez, Rachel, Jacquis Neal, Amanda Spitulnik, Allison Koehler, Alex Bruno, Julianne Kolb, Cloudy, Matthew Frost, Nelinda Palomino, Nahreen Tarzi, Natalie Firstenberg, Tsailingm, John Greiner-Ferris, V.E., Anna Brading, David A. Spiro, Jack Jacobs, Ryan Tuttle, Lori Veigle, Todd Cadley, Hops Caster, Priya Chadha, Emily St. James, Ruby Marez, Serenity Westfield, Michelle Viray, Yeon Thomas, Jing Jing, donna y, Lillie Haddican, Jonathan, and Leslie Joyce.

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"I feel like I might've said too much."

You can contribute to the making of Babalu season 2: https://buymeacoffee.com/babalu

Content warning: This series addresses sensitive topics such as self-harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please visit 988lifeline.org for resources and support. You are not alone.

Created, written, and produced by Kimberly Truong. Directed by Katharine Chen Lerner. Sound design, editing and mixing by Charles Moody.

With performances by: Christine Liao, Kathleen Gray, Jaxy Boyd, Greg Smith, Circus-Szalewski, Chriselle Almeida, Varda Appleton, Melissa Bickerton, Kiera Nusbaum, Matthew Kimbrough, Lee Chen, Ruby Marez, Katharine Chen Lerner, Stephanie Orlando, and Kimberly Truong.

Series theme music by Edith Mudge. Additional music by Manish Ayachit, James Donahower featuring Rita Cee, and Molly Gunner. Artwork by Gabi Hawkins. Logo by Alex Bruno.

>>> Listen to this episode's companion mixtape playlist on Spotify <<<

Love our show? Leave us a rating/review. Want to support our series? Visit uneasytiger.com or https://buymeacoffee.com/babalu

Get this episode's transcript here: https://babalu.transistor.fm/episodes/year-of-the-snake/transcript

Many thanks to Liesl Lafferty and the Firecracker Department for their script notes and support. A very special thanks to our astounding supporters and Kickstarter backers: Hillary and the Boys, Katie McCuen, Jennifer Waller Mottram, Mari Meyer, Maria Photinakis, rawmethodz, Rule of III, Inc., Sara, Christine Chapman, Erik Woestehoff, Chriselle Almeida, Jessica Grace, Karen Wang, Andrew Marquardt, h c, Senisan, India, DJ Sutherland, David Glasser, Amanda Elizabeth Hillsberg, Marc Nardoni, Elli, Shukri R. Abdi, Laura Michels, Mel Hartman, Olivia Gibson, Bruce Alexander Marshall, Brandon Beardsley, Kyle Kasabian, Joshua Murphy, Santosh Reddy, Matthew Rolnick, Emily Bolt, Erik von Geldern, Creative Capital x Skoll Creator Fund, Monica Szabo, Steve Mahoney, Christina Lim, Treena Landers, Jessica Coyle, Benjamin Caldwell, Anna T, Maxim Weinstein, Christina Nanos, Sheyla Ruiz, Brian Galgano, Christopher Carfi, Richard Sands, Meredith Eaton, James Coulter, Doug Aamoth, Elizabeth, Cruz Flores, Zoe Beath, Benjamin-Shalom Rodriguez, Rachel, Jacquis Neal, Amanda Spitulnik, Allison Koehler, Alex Bruno, Julianne Kolb, Cloudy, Matthew Frost, Nelinda Palomino, Nahreen Tarzi, Natalie Firstenberg, Tsailingm, John Greiner-Ferris, V.E., Anna Brading, David A. Spiro, Jack Jacobs, Ryan Tuttle, Lori Veigle, Todd Cadley, Hops Caster, Priya Chadha, Emily St. James, Ruby Marez, Serenity Westfield, Michelle Viray, Yeon Thomas, Jing Jing, donna y, Lillie Haddican, Jonathan, and Leslie Joyce.

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"And the worst part is feeling that feeling again... That feeling of dread."

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>>> Listen to this episode's companion mixtape playlist on Spotify <<<

Content warning: This series addresses sensitive topics such as self-harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please visit 988lifeline.org for resources and support. You are not alone.

Created, written, and produced by Kimberly Truong. Directed by Katharine Chen Lerner. Sound design, editing and mixing by Charles Moody.

With performances by: Christine Liao, Varda Appleton, Circus Szalewski, Lee Chen, Jaxy Boyd, Greg Smith, Ruby Marez, Rishi Arya, Joy Brunson, Matt Catanzano, and Kimberly Truong.

Series theme music by Edith Mudge. Additional music by Manish Ayachit. Artwork by Gabi Hawkins. Logo by Alex Bruno.

Love our show? Leave us a rating/review. Want to support our series? Visit uneasytiger.com or https://buymeacoffee.com/babalu

Get this episode's transcript here: https://babalu.transistor.fm/episodes/guardians-and-angels/transcript

Many thanks to Liesl Lafferty and the Firecracker Department for their script notes and support. A very special thanks to our astounding supporters and Kickstarter backers: Hillary and the Boys, Katie McCuen, Jennifer Waller Mottram, Mari Meyer, Maria Photinakis, rawmethodz, Rule of III, Inc., Sara, Christine Chapman, Erik Woestehoff, Chriselle Almeida, Jessica Grace, Karen Wang, Andrew Marquardt, h c, Senisan, India, DJ Sutherland, David Glasser, Amanda Elizabeth Hillsberg, Marc Nardoni, Elli, Shukri R. Abdi, Laura Michels, Mel Hartman, Olivia Gibson, Bruce Alexander Marshall, Brandon Beardsley, Kyle Kasabian, Joshua Murphy, Santosh Reddy, Matthew Rolnick, Emily Bolt, Erik von Geldern, Creative Capital x Skoll Creator Fund, Monica Szabo, Steve Mahoney, Christina Lim, Treena Landers, Jessica Coyle, Benjamin Caldwell, Anna T, Maxim Weinstein, Christina Nanos, Sheyla Ruiz, Brian Galgano, Christopher Carfi, Richard Sands, Meredith Eaton, James Coulter, Doug Aamoth, Elizabeth, Cruz Flores, Zoe Beath, Benjamin-Shalom Rodriguez, Rachel, Jacquis Neal, Amanda Spitulnik, Allison Koehler, Alex Bruno, Julianne Kolb, Cloudy, Matthew Frost, Nelinda Palomino, Nahreen Tarzi, Natalie Firstenberg, Tsailingm, John Greiner-Ferris, V.E., Anna Brading, David A. Spiro, Jack Jacobs, Ryan Tuttle, Lori Veigle, Todd Cadley, Hops Caster, Priya Chadha, Emily St. James, Ruby Marez, Serenity Westfield, Michelle Viray, Yeon Thomas, Jing Jing, donna y, Lillie Haddican, Jonathan, and Leslie Joyce.

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"We're all hiding something. Sometimes we don't even realize it."

Contribute to Babalu season 2 by heading to: https://buymeacoffee.com/babalu

>>> Listen to this episode's companion mixtape playlist on Spotify <<<

Content warning: This series addresses sensitive topics such as self-harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please visit 988lifeline.org for resources and support. You are not alone.

Created, written, and produced by Kimberly Truong. Directed by Katharine Chen Lerner. Sound design, editing and mixing by Charles Moody.

With performances by: Christine Liao, Kathleen Gray, Lee Chen, Eileen Hsi, Adam Bozarth, Matthew Kimbrough, Chriselle Almeida, Circus-Szalewski, Greg Smith, Dennis Pearson, Vee Kumari, and Kimberly Truong.

Series theme music by Edith Mudge. Additional music by Manish Ayachit. Artwork by Gabi Hawkins. Logo by Alex Bruno.

Love our show? Leave us a rating/review. Want to support our series? Visit uneasytiger.com or https://buymeacoffee.com/babalu

Get this episode's transcript here: https://babalu.transistor.fm/episodes/pause

Many thanks to Liesl Lafferty and the Firecracker Department for their script notes and support. A very special thanks to our astounding supporters and Kickstarter backers: Hillary and the Boys, Katie McCuen, Jennifer Waller Mottram, Mari Meyer, Maria Photinakis, rawmethodz, Rule of III, Inc., Sara, Christine Chapman, Erik Woestehoff, Chriselle Almeida, Jessica Grace, Karen Wang, Andrew Marquardt, h c, Senisan, India, DJ Sutherland, David Glasser, Amanda Elizabeth Hillsberg, Marc Nardoni, Elli, Shukri R. Abdi, Laura Michels, Mel Hartman, Olivia Gibson, Bruce Alexander Marshall, Brandon Beardsley, Kyle Kasabian, Joshua Murphy, Santosh Reddy, Matthew Rolnick, Emily Bolt, Erik von Geldern, Creative Capital x Skoll Creator Fund, Monica Szabo, Steve Mahoney, Christina Lim, Treena Landers, Jessica Coyle, Benjamin Caldwell, Anna T, Maxim Weinstein, Christina Nanos, Sheyla Ruiz, Brian Galgano, Christopher Carfi, Richard Sands, Meredith Eaton, James Coulter, Doug Aamoth, Elizabeth, Cruz Flores, Zoe Beath, Benjamin-Shalom Rodriguez, Rachel, Jacquis Neal, Amanda Spitulnik, Allison Koehler, Alex Bruno, Julianne Kolb, Cloudy, Matthew Frost, Nelinda Palomino, Nahreen Tarzi, Natalie Firstenberg, Tsailingm, John Greiner-Ferris, V.E., Anna Brading, David A. Spiro, Jack Jacobs, Ryan Tuttle, Lori Veigle, Todd Cadley, Hops Caster, Priya Chadha, Emily St. James, Ruby Marez, Serenity Westfield, Michelle Viray, Yeon Thomas, Jing Jing, donna y, Lillie Haddican, Jonathan, and Leslie Joyce.

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