Babalu
Uneasy Tiger
13 episodes · in order · Explicit
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.
More about the show
Showcased at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. Featured by Apple Podcasts + Top 3 in Fiction & Drama. iHeart Podcasts Staff Pick.
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Episodes
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Trailer
Listen to season one of this listener-beloved audio drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pilot - 2025 Remaster
"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…
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Opportunity
"It's okay, I'll remind you." 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…
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Sisters, Fathers, Monsters
"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…
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No Sleep
"It just takes a few a**holes to ruin everything." >>> Listen to this episode's companion mixtape playlist on Spotify <<< Get this episode's transcript here: https://www.uneasytiger.com/babalu-transcript-no-sleep…
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Year of the Snake
"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…
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Guardians and Angels
"And the worst part is feeling that feeling again... That feeling of dread." Want to contribute to Babalu season 2? Head to: https://buymeacoffee.com/babalu >>> Listen to this episode's companion mixtape playlist on…
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Pause
"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 <<<…
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Rewind (Season 1 Finale)
"Sometimes I think, what the f*** have I done?" Thank you so much for being a part of our journey for season one. If you enjoyed Babalu, please consider leaving us a rating and review, sharing our show with someone…
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Babalu B-Sides: Creating the Series
⚠️ Season 1 spoilers ahead. Go behind the scenes of Babalu with host Jackie Rae Aubel and the creative team: series creator Kimberly Truong, director Katharine Chen Lerner, and sound designer Charles Moody. Together,…
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Babalu B-Sides: Sound and Soul
⚠️ Season 1 spoilers ahead. Host Jackie Rae Aubel sits down with Babalu's creative team to discuss how they crafted the sound and soul of this series. Sound designer, editor & mixer, Charles Moody, talks through his…
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Babalu B-Sides: Voice and Heart
⚠️ Season 1 spoilers ahead. Host Jackie Rae Aubel sits down with Babalu's director Katharine Chen Lerner, sound designer Charles Moody, and creator Kimberly Truong to talk about the craft of audio performance — how you…
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Babalu B-Sides: Heritage and Health
⚠️ Season 1 spoilers ahead. Host Jackie Rae Aubel reunites with creator Kimberly Truong and director Katharine Chen Lerner to dig into the Asian American identity and mental health themes woven through Babalu's first…
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