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Krampus [ENCORE]

Unspookable - December 22, 2023 17:11 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
For those of us who have been good all year the holidays are a time for celebration and gifts... but, for for those of us who have been naughty, we may have a half goat, half demon visitor waiting to steal us away. What's that, cheery soul? Not familiar? Well then, let's tell you a little more ab...









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Shochikubai: Pine, Bamboo, Plum and Samurai Shade (Ep. 138)

Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - December 15, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratings
Shochikubai means "pine, bamboo, plum" and are considered the three winter friends. You'll find them in New Year decorations as well as another interesting and surprising place. I'll tell more on today's show. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make ...



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A Delightful Dive into Meiji Era Yokai News (Ep. 137)

Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - December 01, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratings
Today I’m going to do something a little different, again. I’m going to give you some real yōkai and paranormal news. Not current news, but stories that were actually published in newspapers during the late 1800s — and not in tabloids either, but in regular ol’ papers. And they are absolutely de...

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Episode 55: The SCP Foundation with Pacific S. Obadiah

Unspookable - November 21, 2023 14:46 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
SCP may be one of our most requested topics ever due to its presence on ROBLOX, but many of us don't know much about this strange foundation and their mission to Serve, Contain, and Protect. We were thrilled to talk to an expert, podcast producer Pacific S. Obadiah, about all things SCP including...

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The Dreaded Northern Pillow (kitamakura) and Fan Death (Ep. 136)

Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - November 15, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratings
Is sleeping with your head facing north a practice that'll bring you bad luck and invite death or is it good luck, welcoming a restful night's sleep and money? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no addit...

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Introducing: Ghost Tour

Unspookable - November 14, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Today, we are excited to present a new project from some friends of the show. In this pilot episode of Ghost Tour, meet 15-year-olds Vern and Lee as they lead a ghost tour in Jepson, North Carolina, and meet their first real-life ghost. Writer: C. Quintana Voice-Over Artists: Darrell Brown, Whit...

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Episode 26: Spiders and Arachnophobia [ENCORE]

Unspookable - November 07, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our favorite episodes: Whether you find them cute or creepy, it's hard not to have a strong feeling about this week's topic...Spiders. Why are so many of us afraid of these arachnids? And what does it say about us as...

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Episode 54: Scarewaves, Siren Head, and more with Trevor Henderson

Unspookable - October 31, 2023 03:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Where do our fears come from? For some of us, it’s past experiences… others, maybe a fear of the unknown… but if you're anything like the team at Unspookable, there is one man responsible for many of the characters, illustrations, and creatures, be it Cartoon Cat, Anxious Dogs, Long Horse, or Sir...

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"The Other Side" A Creepy Japanese Ghost Story (Ep. 135)

Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - October 31, 2023 01:08 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratings
"The Other Side" is a ghost story I wrote using some of the more common Japanese scary tropes. Put on some headphones and turn out the lights and let me tell you a story. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check ...

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Episode 53: Halloween

Unspookable - October 24, 2023 01:06 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Do you celebrate Halloween? If so, what are some of your annual traditions? Maybe you dress up in costumes, carve a Jack-o'-lantern, go trick-or-treating? But have you ever wondered why we do these things? Or that they may be tied to rituals over 3,000 years old? We're discussing the unexpected o...

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Episode 52: Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board with Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Tucker

Unspookable - October 17, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Join us as we delve into the enigmatic sleepover ritual "Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board" with the brilliant Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Tucker, Distinguished Service Professor of English, Binghamton University. We'll uncover the ritual's intriguing history, learn its eerie chant, and discuss why ...

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Creepy Haunted Tunnels in Japan (Ep. 134)

Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - October 17, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratings
My guess is that Japan has more haunted tunnels than anywhere in the world. In this episode I talk about three of the creepiest and most well-known. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books includin...

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Episode 51: Chilling with Ghosts with Insha Fitzpatrick

Unspookable - October 10, 2023 18:45 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Today is another special episode of the show as we learn even more about ghosts, rituals, and beyond with the author of the new book Chilling with Ghosts: A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural , the amazing Insha Fitzpatrick, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian with...

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Episode 50: Ghosts

Unspookable - October 03, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Do you believe in ghosts? That's a question most of us have asked or have been asked before. How do you respond? Is it something you may have seen? Something you may have felt? Or has the presence of ghosts in popular culture and on YouTube or TikTok convinced you that they might just exist? Well...

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Okiku: The Haunted Doll (Ep. 133)

Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - September 30, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratings
The Okiku-chan doll is believed to contain the spirit of the little girl who once owned her. This is seen by her constantly, slow growing hair.  Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including Th...

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Episode 10: Friday the 13th [ENCORE]

Unspookable - September 26, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our favorite episodes: Friday the 13th. Do you believe in luck? Do you think you're lucky or unlucky? Do you believe that there are certain days that are more prone to unlucky occurrences? In this episode we explore ...

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Myth Tales Vol. 1: Origin that Ends with Dragons (Ep. 132)

Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - September 15, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratings
Myth Tales is an immersive retelling of Japan's creation myth. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a b...

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Episode 49: Horror4Kids

Unspookable - September 12, 2023 13:45 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Today is another special episode of the show as we talk to the owner, creator, and curator of the popular social channels Horror4Kids, Rainier Croft, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo b...

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Summer Festival Part 2: Games and Dancing (Ep. 131)

Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - August 31, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratings
Part 2 of Summer Festival in Japan is about unique games and dancing. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and h...

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Episode 12: Momo & Media Literacy [ENCORE]

Unspookable - August 29, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our most requested topics: Momo. Why did this creepy sculpture go viral? What is the responsibility of the media in reporting these viral scares? And how can we protect ourselves from falling victim to these hoaxes? ...

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