Podcasts about folklore, the paranormal, urban legends, creepypasta, gaming, and anything else I happen to find interesting.
Episodes
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
This is not the type of fairy tale your mother used to tell you.
As you can probably tell by the title this episode contains expletives.
Written by sleepyhallow_101
Guest narration by Tracy Nicholas
Check out Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com
This story can be found on creepypasta.wikia.com and is protected by creative commons license.
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Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
How far would you go in the quest for knowledge?
Author: Unknown
This story can be found on Creepypasta.wikia.com and is used under creative commons license.
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Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
This week's episode is more along the lines of interesting as opposed to strange. Al brings on his friend Tracy to discuss stage combat. Tracy is a certified instructor for several types of theatrical throwdowns and shares some of the tricks used when staging a fight.
You can find Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com
Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Summer is nearing its end, so why not get out there and enjoy the beauty of nature?
Just be careful. This episode features three short pastas about trips to the forest that ended badly.
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Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
In this episode we'll take a look at one of the most well-known figures of American urban legends-The Hookman.
Do not listen to this episode while parking at the local lover's lane.
Content Warning: Sex, rape, and murder.
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Enjoy this narration of one of the classic creepypastas!
This story can be found on creepypasta.wikia.com and is protected by creative commons license.
Guest narration by Tracy Nicholas.
You can visit Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com
Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Beware of games you find on the internet.
Author unknown
This story can be found on Creepypasta.wiki.com and is protected by creative commons license.
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Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Urban exploration is not for the faint of heart.
Written by suomynona404
This story can be found at creepypasta.wikia.net and is used under creative commons license.
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Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
It is a creepypasta ritual. Of course it will end well!
Written by Icydice
Narration by Tracy Nicholas.
Visit Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com
Tracy also works with The Folklore Podcast. You can check it out at www.thefolklorepodcast.com
This story can be found at creepypasta.wikia.net and is used under creative commons license.
Sound effects are from Pixabay and are public domain. Music by Al Seeger
Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Undead wizards are a popular enemy in the world of fantasy literature, role playing games, and video games. But where did this idea of a wizard who preserves his body after death come from? In this episode Al discusses some possible literary and folkloric influences behind the lich.
Episode 234 of Geekery in General, if you want to learn a little more about the bogatyr:
https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/e/geekery-in-general-234-legendary-weapons-part-8-russia/
An article I consulted for more information on the inspiration for some of the earliest original D&D monsters:
https://diterlizzi.com/essay/owlbears-rust-monsters-and-bulettes-oh-my/
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