Show overview
Hi Nay has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 194 episodes, alongside 9 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 38 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Fiction show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 67 episodes published. Published by Motzie Dapul.
From the publisher
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 194 episodesEpisode 83: Alingawngaw (Echo)
Hi Nay B Sides 1.11 - Sukdol (Extreme), The Young Man part 4, Tao (Human)
Episode Swap - Snow Blood, A Not Quite Dead Story
Episode 82: Tao (Human)
Episode Swap - KILLJAM XXX
Episode 81: The Young Man - part 4
The Young Man - part 4He was too weak. And they were gone. And he was alone.Content Warnings: References to multiple deaths, murders, manipulation, grief.Songs used:Keeps On a Rainin All TimeI'd Rather be Dead and Buried in my GraveDevil's Gonna Git You~ by Bessie Smith-BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/hinaypodOr BUY US A MILK TEA (KO-FI):https://ko-fi.com/hinaypodYou can follow our socials @ hinaypod on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky for more updates.-CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.@careforgaza on Twitterhttps://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/https://chuffed.org/project/careforgazaE-SIMS FOR GAZA: https://www.gazaesims.com/ where you can help Palestinians connect to loved ones, help doctors stay connected to each other, and help journalists broadcast the truth. You can follow @mirna_elhelbawi and Connecting Humanity on socials for more info and updates, as well as answers to common questions.CRIPS FOR E-SIMS FOR GAZA by disabilityvisibilityproject: https://chuffed.org/project/crips-for-esims-for-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Swap - Dracula: 2004
Care to take a bite? EPISODE SWAP WITH STARSTRIDER PRODUCTIONS! The year is 2004. Flip-phones are in vogue, MySpace has just been launched, and Britney Spears’ Toxic is top of the charts. And Castle Dracula is about to receive a young guest for dinner…A found-footage extravaganza, Dracula: 2004 dares to ask what happens when you combine vampires and dial-up internet. Join Jonathan as he survives the work trip from hell; gossip with Mina and Lucy over Lucy’s three suitors; and meet the eccentric Van Helsing and her vampire-hunting armoury. This is a new millennium, a new age of technology, and a version of Dracula that you have never experienced before.LinksWebsite: https://dracula2004.wordpress.com/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/starstrider-productions?source=share Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/starstriderpods.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573182728988 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 80: Sukdol (Extreme)
Sukdol (Extreme)Mari meets Manfred D'Arce, who gives her an unwanted gift: A spell, and a choice she does not want to make.Other Mari observes her little acts of self destruction, and the people that they hurt.Content Warnings: References to self harm, murder, mass murderFeaturing Aud Andrews as Manfred D'ArceSong used: Baby Won't You Please Come Home by Bessie Smith-BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/hinaypodOr BUY US A MILK TEA (KO-FI):https://ko-fi.com/hinaypodYou can follow our socials @ hinaypod on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky for more updates.-CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.@careforgaza on Twitterhttps://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/https://chuffed.org/project/careforgazaE-SIMS FOR GAZA: https://www.gazaesims.com/ where you can help Palestinians connect to loved ones, help doctors stay connected to each other, and help journalists broadcast the truth. You can follow @mirna_elhelbawi and Connecting Humanity on socials for more info and updates, as well as answers to common questions.CRIPS FOR E-SIMS FOR GAZA by disabilityvisibilityproject: https://chuffed.org/project/crips-for-esims-for-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hi Nay Aultpril Fool's
Happy Aultpril Fool's!-Definitely Motzie Dapul and not David Ault3 more days for Dominus, 3 more days at rustyquill.com/fundraiser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hi Nay B Sides 1.10 - Titig (Stare), Remind Me To Tell You Later: Padre, and Payaso (Clown) part 1 and 2
Hi Nay B Sides 1.10 - Titig (Stare), Remind Me To Tell You Later: Padre, and Payaso (Clown) part 1 and 2Motzie (Mari Datuin, various) and Edward McKee (Danny Boyd) chat about the Scooby Gang's secret hobbies (or hobbies they WOULD have if they weren't busy saving the world), the Hi Nay writing process, and where to find Hi Nay's SECRET LORE. SPOILERS for recent episodes!The full episode will be available to $10 Patrons and above as part of their monthly rewards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 79: Payaso (Clown) part 2
Payaso (Clown) part 2The babysitter talks about how she survived Parro the bloody Pierrot, and the melting Harlequin. Mari, in the past, talks about natural users, and the power they bring - if an Elder ever finds one. Content Warnings: Clowns, blood and gore, body horror, violence Featuring Tatiana Gefter (Soul Operator) as the babysitter. Song used: Pierrot lunaire by Arnold Schoenberg-BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/hinaypodOr BUY US A MILK TEA (KO-FI):https://ko-fi.com/hinaypodYou can follow our socials @ hinaypod on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky for more updates.-CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.@careforgaza on Twitterhttps://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/https://chuffed.org/project/careforgazaE-SIMS FOR GAZA: https://www.gazaesims.com/ where you can help Palestinians connect to loved ones, help doctors stay connected to each other, and help journalists broadcast the truth. You can follow @mirna_elhelbawi and Connecting Humanity on socials for more info and updates, as well as answers to common questions.CRIPS FOR E-SIMS FOR GAZA by disabilityvisibilityproject: https://chuffed.org/project/crips-for-esims-for-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 78: Payaso (Clown) part 1
Payaso (Clown) part 1DJ in the Dark interviews a babysitter who encounters a red Pierrot. Other Mari talks about Thompson's cabin - which should no longer exist. Content Warnings: Clowns, blood, body horrorFeaturing Tatiana Gefter (Soul Operator) as the babysitter. Song used: Pierrot lunaire by Arnold Schoenberg-BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/hinaypodOr BUY US A MILK TEA (KO-FI):https://ko-fi.com/hinaypodYou can follow our socials @ hinaypod on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky for more updates.-CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.@careforgaza on Twitterhttps://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/https://chuffed.org/project/careforgazaE-SIMS FOR GAZA: https://www.gazaesims.com/ where you can help Palestinians connect to loved ones, help doctors stay connected to each other, and help journalists broadcast the truth. You can follow @mirna_elhelbawi and Connecting Humanity on socials for more info and updates, as well as answers to common questions.CRIPS FOR E-SIMS FOR GAZA by disabilityvisibilityproject: https://chuffed.org/project/crips-for-esims-for-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DOMINUS - Episode 1 - Tu Es Petrus
The Kickstarter to fund the rest of the series can be found here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1066618164/dominus-a-catholic-horror-audio-dramaDominus is a full cast Catholic horror podcast in which three Catholic priests, trapped in a remote Ontario mansion by a strange blizzard, must find a way to exorcise a demon before it escapes into the world. Unfortunately for them, the demon is a true believer, and therefore inoculated against Catholicism.Dominus deals with elements of folk religion, queer identity, Catholicism in the global south, religious trauma, and loss of faith. Content Warnings: Catholic shame and religious elements, animal death, descriptions of gore, references to murder, references to masturbation, references to spousal abuse, implied familial abuseWritten by Motzie Dapul. Edited by Jonette Valenciano and Motzie Dapul.CAST: Lenval Brown (Disco Elysium) as Father OlujimiKarim Kronfli (The Magnus Archives) as Father FrederickVexinglex as Father JonasAnusia Battersby (The Magnus Protocol) as MaryDavid Ault (NoSleep) as Uncle LenardMotzie Dapul (Hi Nay) as Fides, UNKNOWNAud Andrews (The Madness of Chartrulean) as Gordon Taylor Michaels (The Grotto), Devin Steffens (Dead West), Josh Burgess (What's In The Rift), Lyssa Jay ([REDACTED]) Fiona Clare (Three Fates), Motzie Dapul (Hi Nay), as The Confessors PARTLY FUNDED BY THE TORONTO ARTS COUNCIL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DOMINUS Premieres March 1
A short teaser for Dominus, a Catholic folk horror audio drama from the Rusty Quill Network featuring voice actors from Disco Elysium, The Magnus Archives & The Magnus Protocol. Created by Motzie Dapul. Dominus is a full cast Catholic horror podcast in which three Catholic priests, trapped in a remote Ontario mansion by a strange blizzard, must find a way to exorcise a demon before it escapes into the world. Unfortunately for them, the demon is a true believer, and therefore inoculated against Catholicism.Dominus deals with elements of folk religion, queer identity, Catholicism in the global south, religious trauma, and loss of faith. This teaser stars David Ault as Uncle Lenard.The DOMINUS pilot episode premieres March 1, 2026, on the Rusty Quill Network. The Kickstarter to fund the rest of the series can be found here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1066618164/dominus-a-catholic-horror-audio-dramaHit Notify Me On Launch so you can access the episode once it goes live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 77.5: Remind Me To Tell You Later, Padre
Remind Me To Tell You Later - PadreMari reminisces on her childhood with her Tatay's assistant, would-be priest Kuya ("big brother") Jonas. During an encounter with wartime ghosts at the historical Manila post office, Mari learns Jonas might not have her sight, but he does have a sense for when things are... wrong. Content Warnings: Descriptions of gore, hauntings, references to wartimeFather Jonas is one of the 4 protagonists of Motzie's upcoming Catholic horror podcast Dominus! The pilot episode releases on March 1 alongside a Kickstarter launch! Hit Notify Me On Launch to make sure you don't miss the episode premiere, and support the show. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1066618164/dominus-a-catholic-horror-audio-drama-BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/hinaypodOr BUY US A MILK TEA (KO-FI):https://ko-fi.com/hinaypodYou can follow our socials @ hinaypod on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky for more updates.-CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.@careforgaza on Twitterhttps://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/https://chuffed.org/project/careforgazaE-SIMS FOR GAZA: https://www.gazaesims.com/ where you can help Palestinians connect to loved ones, help doctors stay connected to each other, and help journalists broadcast the truth. You can follow @mirna_elhelbawi and Connecting Humanity on socials for more info and updates, as well as answers to common questions.CRIPS FOR E-SIMS FOR GAZA by disabilityvisibilityproject: https://chuffed.org/project/crips-for-esims-for-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 77: Titig (Stare)
Episode 77: Titig (Stare) A group of Urbex Youtubers stumble on a rare find: an isolated cabin in the middle of the woods. Ballet dancer Patty Espinoza is watched by eyes in the dark. Mari has an unexpected encounter while visiting one of Mary-Anne's old homes. Content Warning: Blood, implied mass death, internal gore, references to tortureGuest Starring: Aud Andrews, Daisy McNamara, Kevin Berrey, Lou Sutcliffe, Jamie Patronis, Taylor MichaelsMusic used: Coppélia, Act I: No. 1, Valse, Coppélia, Act II: Musique des automates-BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/hinaypodOr BUY US A MILK TEA (KO-FI):https://ko-fi.com/hinaypodYou can follow our socials @ hinaypod on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky for more updates.-CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.@careforgaza on Twitterhttps://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/https://chuffed.org/project/careforgazaE-SIMS FOR GAZA: https://www.gazaesims.com/ where you can help Palestinians connect to loved ones, help doctors stay connected to each other, and help journalists broadcast the truth. You can follow @mirna_elhelbawi and Connecting Humanity on socials for more info and updates, as well as answers to common questions.CRIPS FOR E-SIMS FOR GAZA by disabilityvisibilityproject: https://chuffed.org/project/crips-for-esims-for-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hi Nay B Sides 1.9 - Bangon (Rise), Sansinukob (Universe), and Sanghiyang
Hi Nay B Sides 1.9 - Bangon (Rise), Sansinukob (Universe), and Sanghiyang Motzie (Mari Datuin, various) and Edward McKee (Danny Boyd) chat about the Hi Nay "what if COVID" timeline, deleted scenes, Elder apprentices, and Motzie's Tatay's Jesus Christ Superstar rebellion at the seminary. SPOILERS for recent episodes! The full episode will be available to $10 Patrons and above as part of their monthly rewards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Quick Announcement: AUFICON + Send in your B Sides Questions
Just a quick announcement! No episode this week except the one in the AUFICON Hi Nay Liveshow: you can watch the vod on their twitch or youtube channel, @ podcastbookclub. If you see this within the next 2 hours you can also catch the BIPOC Rep talk I'm hosting on twitch as well! https://www.twitch.tv/podcastbookclubSubmit your B Sides questions for next week on any of our socials!Cheers,Motzie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 76: Sanghiyang
Episode 76: SanghiyangMari performs a fiery ritual to cleanse and protect the others. Evelyn Wai observes something terrifying in the flames. Content Warning: Burning aliveFeaturing Natalie as Evelyn Wai. -BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/hinaypodOr BUY US A MILK TEA (KO-FI):https://ko-fi.com/hinaypodYou can follow our socials @ hinaypod on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky for more updates.-CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.@careforgaza on Twitterhttps://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/https://chuffed.org/project/careforgazaE-SIMS FOR GAZA: https://www.gazaesims.com/ where you can help Palestinians connect to loved ones, help doctors stay connected to each other, and help journalists broadcast the truth. You can follow @mirna_elhelbawi and Connecting Humanity on socials for more info and updates, as well as answers to common questions.CRIPS FOR E-SIMS FOR GAZA by disabilityvisibilityproject: https://chuffed.org/project/crips-for-esims-for-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 75: Sansinukob (Universe)
Sansinukob (Universe)A dead man explains the universe, the big ones, and the nature of magic. Content Warnings: References to death ritual, references to murder, suicidal ideation, self harm, immortalityFeaturing Aud Andrews as the dead man. -BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/hinaypodOr BUY US A MILK TEA (KO-FI):https://ko-fi.com/hinaypodYou can follow our socials @ hinaypod on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky for more updates.-CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.@careforgaza on Twitterhttps://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/https://chuffed.org/project/careforgazaE-SIMS FOR GAZA: https://www.gazaesims.com/ where you can help Palestinians connect to loved ones, help doctors stay connected to each other, and help journalists broadcast the truth. You can follow @mirna_elhelbawi and Connecting Humanity on socials for more info and updates, as well as answers to common questions.CRIPS FOR E-SIMS FOR GAZA by disabilityvisibilityproject: https://chuffed.org/project/crips-for-esims-for-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.