Japan is no stranger to rich folklore on various mythical beasts and urban legends, and not all of these stories are pleasant. Some tell of horrifying creatures. Others, about tyrannical demons. Join us today as we investigate the terrors in Japan. First, we'll take a voyage across the sea and hear the ravings of an old ship captain. Next, we'll get dangerou ... Show More
Mar 2023
Tortured Teens
They say youth is wasted on the young. As a teen, you have all the energy and potential to be, do, and have whatever you can dream. But when dealing with school, college applications, social media followers and dating, being a teenager can be a nightmare. Particularly when you ad ... Show More
34m 31s
Dec 2024
Goatman: Exploring Regional Cryptid Legends
GET EVERY EPISODE AND BONUS CONTENT AT: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast From Texas to Kentucky, tales of mysterious “goatmen” have haunted the shadows of local lore. In this episode, we dive into the eerie stories of cryptids like the Lake Worth Monster, the Pop ... Show More
40m 43s
Jan 2025
Le monstre de Yatama - Inspiré des contes et légendes du Japon.
Le conte japonais Le Monstre Yatama raconte l’histoire d’un monstre à huit têtes qui terrorisait un village. Un jeune homme rusé, Taro, l’enivre avec du saké sacré et, profitant de son ivresse, le vainc avec un katana divin. Dans la dernière tête du monstre, il découvre une épée ... Show More
4m 11s
Apr 2025
560. The Golden Age of Japan: Lady Murasaki and the Shining Prince (Part 1)
At the height of Imperial Japan, during a golden age of court intrigue, obsessive hierarchy, and fabulous sophistication, who was the legendary lothario and emperor’s son, Genji? What can the Tale of Genji - a great masterpiece of Japanese literature - tell us about this remarkab ... Show More
56m 14s