Aug 13

The Gift Giver

If you could have anything, what gift would you ask for? Written by JD Simpson Narrated by Ian Epperson The Gift Giver was Nate DuFort Editing and sound design by Brooke Jennett Assistance from Ian Epperson and Bridgett Freeman Support Thirteen on Patreon Merch is available throu ... Show More

39m 2s

Aug 1

Wolf Girl

Hyperreality, fur and fangs, a waxing moon ... nothing has ever felt more real, than this. Written by Alice St. Stirling Narrated by Kayla Temshiv Editing and sound design by Brooke Jennett Assistance from Ian Epperson and Bridgett Freeman Support Thirteen on Patreon Merch is ava ... Show More

30m 2s

Jul 14

What Meets in the Dark and the Rain

Are you wandering? Have you been looking ... all this time? Written by Darren Todd Narrated by Nate DuFort Melissa was Brooke Jennett Music composed by Caleb Ritchie Editing and sound design by Brooke Jennett Assistance from Ian Epperson and Bridgett Freeman Support Thirteen on P ... Show More

44m 7s

Aug 13

Your Guide to the Afterlife in Japan

So, you’ve died in Japan. Let me help you navigate the underworld and if we can, avoid the nastiest hells. Follow Uncanny Japan Patreon Uncanny Japan Website Thersa Matsuura Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution) Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe ... Show More

46m 53s

Jul 2021

The Adorably Creepy Tofu Kozo (Ep. 80)

The Tofu Kozo is a seemingly innocent little yokai who appears on rainy days offering a plate of tofu to unsuspecting people. What could possibly go wrong? Visit the Uncanny Japan website to read the show notes and transcript. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other sh ... Show More

9m 27s

Aug 2024

Moshi Moshi! You're About to Meet Some Demons! (Ep. 154)

Two fascinating phrases in Japanese that have very creepy origins. What are you really doing when you answer the phone "moshi moshi" anyway? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional ... Show More

16m 13s

Jun 2024

Chopsticks: Godly Tools or Death Bringers? (Ep. 151)

Discover the intricacies of Japanese chopstick etiquette and lore. Learn about godly chopsticks, taboos that can bring death, and the concept of 'wa' (harmony) in Japanese culture. Avoid social faux pas and deepen your understanding of this seemingly simple yet complex utensil. [ ... Show More

19m 38s

Aug 2024

Rayess Bek: Studio Session

Connect with Rayess Bek 👉 https://twitter.com/RayessBekFOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quartertones/id1646407556» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf» Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podca ... Show More

12m 55s

Feb 2025

The Golden Pavilion Has Weird Ghosts (Ep. 166)

Join Terrie on a trip to Kyoto's iconic Golden Pavilion and uncover its lesser-known stories: its real name isn't Kinkaku-ji, it survived multiple lightning strikes, and visitors claim to capture photos of ghostly monks sunbathing on its golden roof. From samurai architecture to ... Show More

15m 7s

Mar 2024

Teru Teru Bōzu: Cute, Magical, Unsettling Origins (Ep. 144)

You'll often see ghostly-looking dolls strung up in windows in Japan on rainy days. What do they mean and why are they a little creepy? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost ... Show More

17m 12s

Feb 2025

The Good Whale - Ep. 5

Keiko disappears in Icelandic waters, swimming east for four weeks. Unobserved, with no human contact. Since nobody knows what happened to Keiko during that mysterious time, we decided to recreate it — as a musical. From Keiko’s perspective, naturally. Watch the music video for " ... Show More

15 m

Jul 2024

Big In Japan

Paul Nakayama sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about Nikaido Shochu. Discovered after a twelve hour boat ride to a remote Japanese island, Paul and his wife have been importing this into the United States for the better part of a decade and they have quite a story to tell. ... Show More

57m 22s

Sep 2024

Supernatural Trees Part 1: Bloodthirsty and Cursed (Ep. 156)

Japanese folklore features various tree spirits, like Kodama protectors and Jubokko bloodsuckers, with camellias shifting from auspicious to ominous. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no ad ... Show More

16m 14s

Caught On Tape