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Apr 21
Ofuda & Omamori: Lucky Talismans & Charms
After exploring animal spirit possession last episode, Thersa turns to the Japanese ways of staying safe, getting a little lucky, and maybe even finding love through ofuda and omamori, talismans and charms filled with divine power and everyday hope. With birdsong in the backgroun ... Show More
29m 21s
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Tsukimono: Possessed by an Animal (Ep. 187)
What is tsukimono? In Japanese culture, it’s the unsettling idea of possession—when a human or animal spirit attaches itself to you and usually does harm. In this episode of Uncanny Japan, I explore animal possession: foxes, dogs, snakes, and even horses that cling to people for ... Show More
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Mar 17
Takiyasha Hime & the Gashadokuro: Japan's Frog-Riding Witch & Giant Skeleton (Ep. 186)
A vengeful princess rides a giant toad into battle while a monstrous skeleton tears through castle walls — and these two legends are connected in ways you might not expect. In this episode, I dig into the story of Takiyasha Hime, daughter of the infamous Taira no Masakado, and th ... Show More
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207: Devil of the Dark
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Inferno: The Great Fire of London
The Great Fire destroyed much of the great city of London. In this episode we uncover the tinderbox conditions that led to the blaze, explore the dramatic events of those fateful days.
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Jan 2022
212: i c u :)
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Nov 2021
Episode 28: No Foolin’
In this episode we delve into the portrait of Don Juan de Calabazas in the Cleveland Museum of Art! Allyson talks jesters, fools, disability history,…
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235: Mister Mickenzie
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Aug 2021
Episode 27: The Incredible Flying Kris
The podcast returns as sharp as ever with a discussion of an example of a Malaysian blade called a kris! Allyson talks about the transition…
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Apr 2023
Oni -Demonic Japanese Yokai
The Oni is a demonic yokai that has terrified people for over a thousand years. It has superhuman strength and a passion for suffering.
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Mar 2023
270: The Woman's Ghost Story
<p>In 1907 independent and unmarried (the scandal!) woman decides to do an old timey ghost hunt! Join her in telling her peers the tale of the time she met a real live (well, not so alive) ghost!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://americanliterature.com/author/algernon-blackwood ... Show More
46m 45s
Oct 2022
247: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1h 40m
Here is it already April first and the cherry blossoms are blooming and spring is in the air. I think today is a good day to tell you a story I've been wanting to share for awhile now. Remember last episode when I talked about the tanuki? Well, keep all that in mind when you listen to today's episode. Things are going to get weird.
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<p>The continuation….</p><p><br /></p><p>"This thing of darkness, I acknowledge mine." - William Shakespeare - The Tempest</p><p><br /></p><p>Everyone remembers where they were the day they learned that monsters are real.</p><p><br /></p><p>Written and Performed by Christopher Fe ... Show More
<p>Devil of the Dark by Sarena Nix</p><p><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scare-you-to-sleep?ref_id=22127">Merch Store</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoRKKNXM9M-9uH_rALnjM9A">YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/scareyoutosleep" ... Show More
<p>The Visitor by Clark Roberts 01:16</p><p>Swipe Right For Fun by Rachel Azuma 25:00</p><p>Dick Pic [TW: sexual content, snuff film sounds] by Mark Wilson 31:09</p><p>The Murder of Gianna Grey by Anon 40:10</p><p>Check out <a href="https://watchifyoudare.podbean.com/">Watch If Y ... Show More
<p>MISTER MICKENZIE by Jacob Steven Mohr</p><p>Check out Jacob's book THE UNWELCOME <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unwelcome-Novel-Jacob-Steven-Mohr/dp/1789045592/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=">here</a>!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/ScareYouToSlee ... Show More
<p>The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving</p><p><br /></p><p>For LIVE SHOW tickets click on the LinkTree below!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/ScareYouToSleep"><strong>LinkTree</strong></a> for all of my social media, YouTube, Patreon etc.</p><p><br /></p ... Show More
