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The Pod Network launches audio anthology series 'Stories @ The Pod' with 'Trese' writer Budjette Tan


The Pod Network, the country’s leading podcast network, announces the launch of Stories @ The Pod, an audio anthology series that transforms Filipino literary works into immersive, cinematic podcast experiences.


Co-produced by award-winning audio production company Hit Productions, the limited series is designed to showcase contemporary Philippine literature through audio listening.


"I'm excited that Hit Productions’ collaboration with our partners at The Pod Network and author Budjette Tan has made it possible for his stories to reach new and wider audiences,” Hit Productions CEO Vic Icasas said.

The first season kicks off with four tales from ‘Kwentoys,’ the upcoming book by Budjette Tan, the writer behind the Netflix animated series Trese. Kwentoys is a collection of short stories he wrote over a span of 20 years, blending folklore, memory, and the magic of everyday Filipino life and features illustrations by his brother Brandie Tan. The tales are eerie, nostalgic, and deeply personal, each with an interesting backstory from the author.

"These stories deserve to be heard—literally. They're not just retold; they’re reimagined,” shared Kwentoys creator Budjette Tan.

Episodes of Stories @ The Pod feature a fully-produced audio drama adaptation from Steve and Nyx of the Book of Bad Ideas podcast and a heartfelt conversation with Budjette with Earl of the Philippine Campfire Stories podcast, diving into the inspiration, culture, and emotion behind each tale.

With narratives about lost kids, ancient myths, and childhood memories, Stories @ The Pod is a new space for Filipino authors to share their work and a chance for listeners to connect with literature through an immersive soundscape.

"We at The Pod Network are thrilled to share this collaboration with such creative minds and talents in the literature, sound, and podcast spheres,” says Inna Salazar Acuña, Head of Content at The Pod Network.

Catch Stories @ The Pod on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. For more information about The Pod Network, you may visit www.thepodnetwork.com or their Facebook page.

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