Philippines Independence Day Special

Mabuhay Wildings! What in the world does "mabuhay" mean, and how did the Philippines give us both Olympic champions AND the modern yo-yo? This week on Wild Interest, our Philippines Independence Day special is one great big celebration of Filipino life and culture around the world. First up: Nichole says "hi" to Hidilyn Diaz, champion weightlifter and the first Filipino ever to win an Olympic gold medal. Next, Evan riffs with Ramón de Ocampo, acclaimed actor and voice of the hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid audio books. But wait, there's more! Ever wonder about the history of yo-yos? Evan spins a yarn about yo-yos with his pal Jaxx, and learns some tricks from world champion freestyle yo-yo pro Bryan Jardin. Plus, our hosts take listeners on a lush audio journey through the beautiful island nation. This episode features all your favorite segments: Grandparent Stories from Manila, Animal Calls, jokes, a pesky riddle, and an extra-creepy Cryptid Corner that takes us into the forest realm of the shape-shifting Tikbalang. Happy Independence Day — let's get wild! Listen now and celebrate the wild culture of the Philippines! Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message. Timestamps for this episode are available below. 00:00 - Episode 13 Intro  02:15 - Philippines Travelogue  05:31 - Riddle Question  05:51 - Ramón de Ocampo  15:22 - Animal Call Clue  16:12 - The Yo-Yo: Pedro Flores, Jaxx, and Bryan Jardin  23:45 - Animal Call Reprise  25:03 - Hidilyn Diaz  32:07 - Joke Time  33:05 - Call For Submissions  33:31 - Grandparent Stories: Carmen  37:50 - Favorite Sound 39:09 - Animal Call Reveal  40:28 - Cryptid Corner: Tikbalang  44:26 - Riddle Answer  44:46 - Preview of Episode 14  45:26 - Credits  46:06 - Bloopers   wildinterest.com