Mikey Bustos

What if the smallest lives among us held the biggest lessons about existence? In this deeply reflective episode, we travel from the unity field of physics, where all things begin as vibrating strings of energy into the hidden world of ants, Earth’s tiny architects who quietly sustain the systems of life. Through the lens of string theory, consciousness, and interconnection, we explore how ants: • Engineer and aerate soil • Regenerate forests after disaster • Balance ecosystems as both predator and prey • Practice extraordinary hygiene rituals like necrophoresis • Protect their colonies with purpose and precision • Influence climate and nutrient cycles • Demonstrate unity at the smallest scale Along the way, we honor Mikey Bustos of AntsCanada, whose work has brought the brilliance of ant civilizations to millions around the world and help inspire this episode. His storytelling inspires us to look closer, wonder more, and see the sacred in the ordinary. This episode invites you to slow down… to see life through a wider, softer lens… and to remember that even the tiniest creatures carry purpose, intelligence, and a brief, precious existence. If you’ve ever brushed away a bug without thinking, or forgotten how deeply connected all life truly is, this conversation may shift something inside you. A meditation… A reminder… A gentle call to treat all beings - even the smallest -with compassion, respect, and reverence. Because sometimes, the smallest hands carry the greatest lessons.

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We are so stoked to be able to speak with Mikey Bustos this week! His YouTube channel, AntsCanada, has nearly 6.5 million subscribers who have all been captivated by his amazing camera work showcasing his living vivaria, various ant colonies, and more! We're going to be talking with him about his journey with animals, and other animals and what it takes to build some of these elaborate large-scale enclosures! You won't want to miss this! FIND Mikey & Ants Canada on IG: / mikeybustos / antscanada Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB '> S

Christmas is the time of year when many people line up at the Post Office to ship gifts to far-flung loved ones across the country, maybe even the world. In the Philippines, this practice is not just customary, but a state policy called the Balikbayan Program. Balikbayan, which is the Tagalog word for “homecoming,” was first coined by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1973 when he launched a series of policies to encourage the large number of overseas Filipino workers to return home for Christmas in the Catholic country. He hoped they would spend their hard-earned foreign currencies in their home country, helping to bolster the Filipino economy. But, if they were not able to make it home, then he encouraged them to send tax-free “balikbayan boxes” in their place. Balikbayan boxes are typically 3-foot-by-3-foot-by-3-foot boxes stuffed full of canned goods, candy bars, packaged cookies, toothpastes, deodorants, sweatshirts, shoes, and many other items. Today, approximately half-a-million balikbayan boxes are shipped to the Philippines each month by Filipinos working overseas––and this number only increases further around Christmastime. Whole industries exist around the logistics of shipping balikbayan boxes: for example, in Houston, where 2.5 million Filipino immigrants live, companies like Forex Texas have been operating since the mid-1990s to safely ship balikbayan boxes to the Philippines. (These box companies are not uncommon in various Filipino enclaves across America.) Balikbayan boxes are not just impressive economic operation, they also are a certified cultural practice and pop culture meme. Filipino comedian Mikey Bustos sang about balikbayan boxes in a video parodying Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” : “I got my balikbayan box, I waited for it for 2 months. I bet it's full of awesome stuff. Some Colgate and new briefs, imported corn beef, I got my balikbayan box, so full of imported products, I know I will feel so sosyal parang foreigner lang, thanks to my Mommy. I'll have Nikes on my feet!” In this episode of Gravy , producer Katie Jane Fernelius examines the histories underlying the balikbayan box. She speaks with Royal Sumikat, a Filipino artist in Houston, who designed a whole exhibit based on the box. Royal draws upon her experience as a child in the Philippines receiving these boxes from her dad and reflects upon the economic and political realities that forced her dad to work overseas. Jade Alburo, a librarian at UCLA who focuses on the study of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. discusses the impact of American colonialism in the Philippines and how it inspired what items are most coveted for balikbayan boxes. Gravy also explores how to frame the importance of balikbayan boxes to Filipino families living across borders. SFA is proud to be a part of APT Podcast Studios. We thank the following individuals for help with this episode: Royal Sumikat Jade Albur Christy Panis Poisot Featured music in this episode includes: Talang Patnubay (Silen), Christmas in the Philippines , Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company - Smithsonian Folkways Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit, Christmas in the Philippines , Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company - Smithsonian Folkways "Calisson," by Blue Dot Studios "We Collect Shiny Things," by Blue Dot Studios "Waltz and Fury," by Blue Dot Studios The image is from Royal Sumikat’s exhibit in Houston, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f

YouTube comedy sensation Mikey Bustos grew up in Canada wanting to be a veterinarian. Then after success on Canadian Idol, he decided to become a singer. But he soon discovered what entertained his audiences the most were his funny videos about the Filipino culture of his immigrant parents, such as his viral musical parody about the common, indispensable tabo. Howie Severino talks to Mikey about his childhood in Canada as often the only Filipino kid in class, resettling in the Philippines, and coming out with his partner RJ, with whom he shares a new, art-filled home. Mikey never forgot his childhood love for animals and retained his obsession with ants. He even recently made news as the discoverer of an ant species in his yard that was not known to exist in the Philippines. He tells Howie how his passion for ants became a business with international operations. With millions of followers on multiple platforms, Mikey shares tips on how to earn from creating online content. But it all starts with developing your talent and being ready for that “curveball from the universe.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube comedy sensation Mikey Bustos grew up in Canada wanting to be a veterinarian. Then after success on Canadian Idol, he decided to become a singer. But he soon discovered what entertained his audiences the most were his funny videos about the Filipino culture of his immigrant parents, such as his viral musical parody about the common, indispensable tabo. Howie Severino talks to Mikey about his childhood in Canada as often the only Filipino kid in class, resettling in the Philippines, and coming out with his partner RJ, with whom he shares a new, art-filled home. Mikey never forgot his childhood love for animals and retained his obsession with ants. He even recently made news as the discoverer of an ant species in his yard that was not known to exist in the Philippines. He tells Howie how his passion for ants became a business with international operations. With millions of followers on multiple platforms, Mikey shares tips on how to earn from creating online content. But it all starts with developing your talent and being ready for that “curveball from the universe.” Links: https://youtu.be/MFHISwnlzG8?si=o0YEQQbaGQqKb6Wy https://youtu.be/Vzb98tQp53I?si=CQVHAffz3PnVBlbZ -- Producer: Arla FabellaResearcher: MJ CerilloEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yael Tygiel and Kiyra Lynn go behind the scenes of the epic season finale of Almost Paradise - Brigade, featuring interviews with Dante Basco, Mikey Bustos, Christian Kane, and more. Watch the video podcast episodes of Paradise Found: The Official Almost Paradise After Show on ENOW. https://www.electricnow.tv/shows/paradise-found And check out Amazon Freevee's Almost Paradise, streaming now on Freevee: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.7cb86cad-9c51-4792-8e06-3ae09a36cb4e?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

#philippines #folklore Today we are back in the book of Filipino folklore collected by Mabel Cook Cole. In the first story, a couple plants such amazing sugar cane that the daughter of the sun and the moon sends down stars to go get it and ends up with a husband as well. In the second story, also from the Itneg people, a son is cast away from his home, but makes a new home full of people by splitting up a golden betel nut. Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Kalaleng / Tungali (Tongali) Musical Application - Cordillera Musical Instrument Sound Effects: VOC_150209-0942_PH_nature.wav by kevp888 Listener Shoutout: Davao Philippines - Davao City, on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, is a coastal commercial center near 2,954m-high Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak. Podcast Shoutout: Nuzzle House Podcasts Audiobooks, paranormal smut, dramas and a holiday album all done in our basement Photo Credit: " File:A Tinguian making an offering to the guardian stones. Wellcome M0005692.jpg " is licensed under CC BY 4.0 . Music Suggestion: Filipino Mythical Creatures Rap by Mikey Bustos

Hosts Yael Tygiel and Kiyra Lynn talked with the cast, including several amazing guest stars, about Almost Paradise - Deus Ex-Wife Machina, featuring interviews with Christian Kane, Lisa Brenner, Mikey Bustos and more!

农历新年就要到了，这个春节您会给家人朋友送什么礼物呢？作为2023新年“谋财害命”特辑的第一集，我们今天就赠送给大家一些谋您家财的送礼提案，祝大家在节日期间不用绞尽脑汁抓破头皮就能送好礼、送对礼！根据见师最近的观察，日本人民在新年期间都送什么礼？出国务工的菲律宾人寄回老家的巨型集装箱叫什么名字？欧·亨利的小说《麦琪的礼物》里的东方三博士给耶稣带去了哪三件礼物？二十世纪著名人类学家莫斯通过观察毛利人的夸富宴，发现了关于礼物的哪些惊天大秘密？关于这个惊天大秘密，德里达似乎不太同意？（他同不同意跟酱油之间又有什么关系？）详情请收听本期”谋财害命”节目。 主播：瑶柱 | YY | 见师 OP：虫宝 | 小光头为什么没有头发 ED：Mikey Bustos | Balikbayan Box

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91岁的外婆说在上海活了一辈子没有见过这个阵仗，Lockdown确实让生活在上海的人重新体验了一把2020年初的感觉（希望不要再来一次） 。最近的感觉五味杂陈，但是我们在录的时候确非常轻松淡定，可能我们就很专注于当下，和所有一起度过这段终生难忘的体验。 这一集不会谈压抑的事情，完全是Lockdown中的一些小心思，小念想。希望每一个人都能度过这个难关，疫情早日结束。 这一集你能听到 密闭恐惧症和居家隔离专属感觉初体验 中外居家隔离（Lockdown）的大不同 从那位领导的录音初窥九运中女时代 有感情的人无法置身事外 BGM Mikey Bustos - Coronavirus Parody "STUPID COUGH" (Lady Gaga "Stupid Love" PARODY) MILCK - The hopeful tune from Covid-19 Logo设计 颂颂 联系我们 info@betweenthought.com