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Feb 2023
55m 40s

Urban Legends in the Internet Wilderness...

CHELSEY WEBER-SMITH
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For this episode we chat about the sensational tales of cyberspace, from Slenderman to the Momo suicide game, with the guys behind the new podcast Digital Folklore, an immersive experience that explores online culture, internet monsters, memes, and urban legends as an accessible and entertaining way to learn about academic folklore concepts. We'll get deep i ... Show More
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