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
Oct 27
Is it safe to go out on Halloween?
All year, the world holds its breath, waiting for the one night when the rules no longer apply. 4 Days left till Halloween! the Devil’s night, when old horrors wake, the dead come calling, and some doors should never be opened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic ... Show More
41m 52s
Oct 13
You’re Not Supposed To See This
With the scariest day of the year, come the things that wait in the darkness, the things that follow you home, and the things that were never meant to cross into our world. Spooky season has officially begun, so turn off the lights, lock the doors, and whatever you do, don’t answ ... Show More
34m 10s
Mar 2022
262-Japanese Folklore: Fatal Attraction
Three stories from Japan about love gone wrong. On the first, the fairest youth in all the land is set to marry the daughter of a rich noble. The problem? His father kind of oversold his looks... On the second, we'll see why moths and other nighttime bugs go toward the light, and ... Show More
41m 9s
Feb 2021
214-Japanese Folklore: Take Your Lumps
<p>Two short stories from Japan. On the first, an old man is in a tree surrounded by demons and faced with a desperate choice. On the second, a man has a pet that his wife is not thrilled about, so she makes that known. With scissors.</p>
<p>The creature is a sad cow! Or a vamp ... Show More
32m 58s