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A documentary podcast and video series about stories in the Filipino diaspora. Featured in Vanity Fair, IndieWire, and more. Hosted by Paola Mardo.
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Some News and Resources
Black Lives Matter. Remembering my grandfather. An update.
#16 Calls from the Frontlines
Healthcare and hospitality workers on the COVID-19 frontlines.
#15 Racism in the Time of Coronavirus
My experience with COVID-19 racism.
#14 Myrla, Part 2: The Safe House
The story continues as Myrla is arrested and taken to an undisclosed location.
#13 Myrla, Part 1: The Underground
Myrla risks everything to fight a dictator.
#12 Larry Itliong and the Great Delano Grape Strike
Larry goes to America with a dream.
#11 Dante Basco
Growing up in Hollywood with Rufio.
#10 Long Distance Radio Hour
Music and stories from the Filipino diaspora.
#9 Long Distance Calls Vol. 1
Listeners call in.
#8 Jaime’s Story
In 1981, Jaime moved to San Francisco to start a new chapter in his life.
#7 Cendrillon
Amy and Romy open a trailblazing restaurant in New York City.
Season Two Trailer
The trailer for our new season coming November 5, 2019.
#6 Filipino Tiki Bar
The secret history of LA’s Filipino Tiki bartenders. Plus: Join the Long Distance Radio Club Patreon.
#5 Long Distance Love Story
High school sweethearts turned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reconnect almost 40 years later.
#4 1.5
Between the homeland and new home country. A 1.5 generation story set in Cerritos, CA.
A Very Special Announcement
We have some news.
#3 Hella Filipino
Unapologetically Filipino American stories with rapper Ruby Ibarra and more.
#2 Little Manila (Part Two)
Two friends, three buildings, and the future of Stockton's Little Manila.
#1 Little Manila (Part One)
A visit to Stockton, California reveals the deep, dark history of Filipinos in America.
Long Distance Trailer
Meet Long Distance.