<p><strong>56: GOLD RUSH | The Tallano Gold Myth, Part 2</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>Not ALL the glitters is gold! This is the 2nd part of the Tallano Gold Myth story, which purported that the Philippines was ‘owned’ by the clan that ruled an ancestral Maharlika kingdom, and left hundreds of thousands of tons of gold hidden away for the Filipino people. In part 2, we cover how the strange conspiracy theory has evolved in the modern times: how it affected recent presidential elections, and how multiple individuals have since stepped forward and claimed to be the long-lost heirs of this immense kingdom, including, of course, all that gold. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Get ready for wild stories involving Rizal’s supposed hidden identity, UFO cults and investment advice from aliens, squatting syndicates, and the potential existence of United Nations Seven-Star Governor Generals?! And watch out for a special soap recommendation to ‘wash away the dark spots of Philippine history.’</p> <p><br></p> <p>Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode are opinions and quoted allegations. The content here should not be taken as indisputable facts. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Remember to do your own research before you believe what you see on the internet!</p> <p>—</p> <p>The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.  </p> <p>You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at godsmustbecrazy.pod@gmail.com</p> <p>The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).</p> <p>—</p> <p>References/Further Reading:</p> <p>When Fake News Infects Political Networks: Case Study of the Tallano Gold Myth in the Philippines,<a href="https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4293563"> https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4293563</a></p> <p>The Tallano Gold Myth : UFO Cults, Polarization, and Contact Zones,<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372912833_The_Tallano_Gold_Myth_UFO_Cults_Polarization_and_Contact_Zones"> https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372912833_The_Tallano_Gold_Myth_UFO_Cults_Polarization_and_Contact_Zones</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.creativeimage.jp/foundation/_pdf/The%20True%20Story%20of%20the%20Tallano%20(TALA)%20Estate.pdf">https://www.creativeimage.jp/foundation/_pdf/The%20True%20Story%20of%20the%20Tallano%20(TALA)%20Estate.pdf</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallano_gold">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallano_gold</a></p> <p><a href="https://diktadura.upd.edu.ph/2022/09/18/ecstatic-loyalists-await-their-share-of-the-marcos-wealth-but-is-it-fools-gold/">https://diktadura.upd.edu.ph/2022/09/18/ecstatic-loyalists-await-their-share-of-the-marcos-wealth-but-is-it-fools-gold/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://shopee.ph/TALLANO-GOLD-SOAP-24K-i.465696249.13760780388">https://shopee.ph/TALLANO-GOLD-SOAP-24K-i.465696249.13760780388</a></p> <p><br></p>

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

56: GOLD RUSH | The Tallano Gold Myth, Part 2

AUG 26, 202455 MIN
The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

56: GOLD RUSH | The Tallano Gold Myth, Part 2

AUG 26, 202455 MIN

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<p><strong>56: GOLD RUSH | The Tallano Gold Myth, Part 2</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>Not ALL the glitters is gold! This is the 2nd part of the Tallano Gold Myth story, which purported that the Philippines was ‘owned’ by the clan that ruled an ancestral Maharlika kingdom, and left hundreds of thousands of tons of gold hidden away for the Filipino people. In part 2, we cover how the strange conspiracy theory has evolved in the modern times: how it affected recent presidential elections, and how multiple individuals have since stepped forward and claimed to be the long-lost heirs of this immense kingdom, including, of course, all that gold. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Get ready for wild stories involving Rizal’s supposed hidden identity, UFO cults and investment advice from aliens, squatting syndicates, and the potential existence of United Nations Seven-Star Governor Generals?! And watch out for a special soap recommendation to ‘wash away the dark spots of Philippine history.’</p> <p><br></p> <p>Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode are opinions and quoted allegations. The content here should not be taken as indisputable facts. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Remember to do your own research before you believe what you see on the internet!</p> <p>—</p> <p>The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.  </p> <p>You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at [email protected]</p> <p>The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).</p> <p>—</p> <p>References/Further Reading:</p> <p>When Fake News Infects Political Networks: Case Study of the Tallano Gold Myth in the Philippines,<a href="https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4293563"> https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4293563</a></p> <p>The Tallano Gold Myth : UFO Cults, Polarization, and Contact Zones,<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372912833_The_Tallano_Gold_Myth_UFO_Cults_Polarization_and_Contact_Zones"> https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372912833_The_Tallano_Gold_Myth_UFO_Cults_Polarization_and_Contact_Zones</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.creativeimage.jp/foundation/_pdf/The%20True%20Story%20of%20the%20Tallano%20(TALA)%20Estate.pdf">https://www.creativeimage.jp/foundation/_pdf/The%20True%20Story%20of%20the%20Tallano%20(TALA)%20Estate.pdf</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallano_gold">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallano_gold</a></p> <p><a href="https://diktadura.upd.edu.ph/2022/09/18/ecstatic-loyalists-await-their-share-of-the-marcos-wealth-but-is-it-fools-gold/">https://diktadura.upd.edu.ph/2022/09/18/ecstatic-loyalists-await-their-share-of-the-marcos-wealth-but-is-it-fools-gold/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://shopee.ph/TALLANO-GOLD-SOAP-24K-i.465696249.13760780388">https://shopee.ph/TALLANO-GOLD-SOAP-24K-i.465696249.13760780388</a></p> <p><br></p>