show episodes
 
Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Dive deep into ghost stories, ancient lore, myths, and legends from haunted Wales. Join author and journalist Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales) – ”arguably Wales’ leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country’s history” – for a journey through the weird and wonderful history of Cymru and beyond. From “most haunted” Welsh castles to fairy-filled forests, each episode explores spine-chilling topics like p ...
  continue reading
 
Our 2 hosts Sineater and Kentaro reviewing and classic anime titles over the years with special guests in content creation, light novel authors and gunpla enthusiasts . Warning episodes may include tales of old fandom days , strange stories in creation
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
This Machine Kills

This Machine Kills

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Mingguan+
 
A podcast about technology and political economy /// Agitprop against innovation and capital /// Hosted by Jathan Sadowski and Edward Ongweso Jr., Produced by Jereme Brown /// Hello friends and enemies Listen anywhere that fine podcasts are distributed. Subscribe at patreon.com/thismachinekills to get premium episodes every week.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Night Classy

Parasaur Studios

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Mingguan
 
A tipsy night class teaching the oddities and curiosities you never learned in school. Powered by a thirst for knowledge and boxed wine, best friends Kat and Hayley cover the most fascinating lessons in History, Science, True Crime, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal. Let’s go on a learny journey!
  continue reading
 
How can an island, only 90 miles from the U.S. coast, feel so far away? Award-winning audio storyteller and second-generation Cuban-American Lisette Alvarez guides you through their journey as the first person in their family to return to Cuba after 70 years, all within the context of U.S.-Cuba geopolitical history. This 12-episode true story is released in advance of an upcoming fictional spy thriller audio drama: HAVANA SYNDROME.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Octoberpod AM

Octoberpod After Midnight

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Bulanan+
 
Bold individualists the world over believe that scary stories are best told over a roaring fire with a bottle of wine. Join horror host Edward October by the fireside to enjoy a curated selection of true, true-ish, and classic tales of horror and the paranormal ... all told with a retro/vintage aesthetic, reminiscent of old time radio. For retro horror of impeccable taste, choose Octoberpod. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Jobsolete

iHeartPodcasts

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Bulanan
 
Ever wonder what kind of job you would have if you were born in a different time? Jobsolete is a new podcast that asks that very question every week. Helen Hong and Matt Beat take a spin through the workplaces of the past, looking at a different obsolete job in every episode. From the forgotten jobs of history to obscure occupations that still survive, you'll discover some of the most interesting and unusual ways that people have made a living. Go listen to Jobsolete, find out what it was li ...
  continue reading
 
After the 2019 allegations of sex abuse against Michael Jackson, a mother's concern over her daughter's love of the pop star leads to her own investigation. The findings overturn her initial assumption of guilt, and she shares the evidence that convinced her of his innocence. This is a detailed accounting of the evidence, told by the mother-daughter team and assisted by 3 voice actors. All of the source material for the evidence you'll hear in each episode is provided on their podcast websit ...
  continue reading
 
My name is Dr Price and this is my Compendium of Horror. A place to collect all the stories I have gathered over the years that are guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine! I can’t guarantee that they are all 100% true, but I have been able to verify at least a portion of each one. It is up to you whether you choose to believe them or not... New episodes monthly!
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Hungry Ghosts

Daniel Stables, Charlie Duckworth

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Bulanan
 
Join travel writer Daniel Stables and professional boozehound Charlie Duckworth on a journey through the worlds of food, alcohol, and world culture, examining the strange things we do in our search for meaning through food and drink. In Buddhist and Hindu lore, hungry ghosts are lost souls who stalk the earth seeking in vain to sate their swollen appetites. In the wheel of death and rebirth, the hungry ghosts occupy a lower realm than humans. We think that flatters us. We are all hungry ghos ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Wednesday, October 23rd We’re talking about this big week of comics including Absolute Wonder Woman #1, Green Lantern Dark #1, DC Horror Presents… #1, Detective Comics #1090, Superman #19, Nightwing #119, Green Arrow #19, Flash #14, Iron Man #1, Alien Romulus #1, Space Usagi White Star Rising #1, Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre #1, Null Hunter #1, …
  continue reading
 
With the news of interest rates dropping again, we refocus our attention on Masayoshi Son, the man who perhaps most embodies the pathologies of technological capitalism. Thanks to a new biography, we learn fascinating color about Masa’s character which further support what we already to know to be true: he is an ambitious disrupter who is burdened …
  continue reading
 
Kat covers a disgusting creek in Chicago that once had so much slaughterhouse-waste you could WALK on it. Then Hayley covers a funeral ritual of eating food to absorb the sins of a recently dead person. Lastly, Alec covers a bizarre anomalous encounter witnessed by schoolchildren in 1979. Listen to the full episode in all it’s glory only on Patreon…
  continue reading
 
First we have an update on an old startup as Worldcoin changes its name to World and redesigns its Orb to be more than just an eyeball scanner but also now an identification service called Deep Face. Repeat the satanic mantra after me: World, Orb, Deep Face. We then sit back as Prof Ed walks us through an in-depth investigation into how Uber and Ly…
  continue reading
 
Hayley covers German serial killer Peter Kürten then Katja covers Dr. William Thornton plan to "resuscitate" the recently deceased body of President George Washington. Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! We release bonus shows every week on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/nightclassy Night Classy | Lin…
  continue reading
 
This Halloween, are you ready to uncover the chilling secrets of Margam Castle? Who - or what - haunts this iconic Welsh landmark? Could it be the ghostly monks seen gliding through the night, the playful spirits of Victorian children, or the vengeful presence of a tragic gamekeeper? In this spine-tingling Halloween (Nos Calan Gaeaf) episode, we di…
  continue reading
 
We chat about a great investigation into the powerful networks of political influence and intimidation that tech companies are bankrolling to ensure that politicians at local, state, and federal levels advance the interests of Silicon Valley—or at least not stand in their way. For example, one recently created pro-crypto super PAC has $170 million …
  continue reading
 
Kat covers a phenomenon that occurred in 1855 England where locals observed some strange footprints in the snow. Then Hayley covers a mysterious disappearance on Mount Asahi in Daisetsuzan National Park in Japan in 1989. Cassette tape clip: https://youtu.be/18xRDnaOWew?si=8JhPxd6EnXyJsu_w Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie…
  continue reading
 
Wednesday, October 16th This week we’re talking about comics including Mystique #1, Moon Knight Fist of Khonshu #1, Crypt of Shadows #1, Batman & Robin Year One #1, Batman Full Moon #1, Exorcism at 1600 Penn #1, The Deviant Volume 1 TP, Uncanny by Junji Ito, and more! Then we’ve got thoughts on some recent casting and a new trailer, as well as thou…
  continue reading
 
We are joined by a dear friend of the show, Paris Marx, to talk about his new series on Tech Won’t Save Us called “Data Vampires” – which provides an excellent deep dive into the politics, ideologies, and consequences of the global expansion of data centers by big tech giants. Data Vampires is full of original research and interviews, plus excellen…
  continue reading
 
It's alive! It's ALIVE! We tackle a classic monster on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with original stories written by Jane Nightshade, Annie Morgan (The Podcast Inside Your House), Amber Jourdan (Witches Talking Tarot), Actually Olga & John Eiger. Your horror host Edward October proudly presents this year's Halloween Special …
  continue reading
 
Bringing together a few news items, we analyze the politics of scale in AI. First, OpenAI has one of the largest funding rounds ever at $6.6 billion raised for a valuation of $157 billion—with our boy Masayoshi finally getting his taste of OpenAI by investing $500 million. Second, CA Governor Gruesome Newsom vetoed an AI safety bill, which would ha…
  continue reading
 
The aftermath and emotional fallout of my trip to Cuba. Please note that this episode references historical violent crime and personal mental health struggles. Clip credit goes to Disney's Encanto, and MONSTERS and THE MENENDEZ BROTHERS on Netflix. Credit for music goes to Blue Dot Sessions. Support the Artist Residency Fund. Learn more about the H…
  continue reading
 
Nothing sticks to Hayley’s lesson on polytetrafluoroethylene, also known as Teflon. Then Katja drills her lesson on trepanation into our skulls! Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! We release bonus shows every week on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/nightclassy Night Classy | Linktree Produced by Paras…
  continue reading
 
Wednesday, October 9th This week we’re talking about Absolute Batman #1, Action Comics #1070, Green Lantern Civil Corps Special #1, Sandman the Complete Shakespeare Collection, Sentinels #1, Blade Red Band #1, Conquest 2099 #1, Star Wars Ewoks #1, Terminator #1, Toxic Avenger #1, Monster High Halloween Special, Exceptional X-Men #2, Fantastic Four …
  continue reading
 
The 'spice wars' between the Dutch and the English in the 1600's were quite something. Giles Milton told the story in his remarkable book Nathaniel's Nutmeg. What I hadn't realised until reading this was how feeble and disorganised the English were compared to their competitors. And the Dutch in particular were as ruthless as they were capable. Vis…
  continue reading
 
We chat with Marijam Did, author of the new book Everything to Play For, which bridges radical leftist politics and video games through a real material analysis of video games as an industry, art form, and social space. Marijam lays out the case for why these two communities of radical leftists and gamers—which have largely been distinct and even a…
  continue reading
 
It's the final day in Cuba, what could possibly go wrong? Credit to clip goes to "The WASP Network", a Netflix orignial movie. Credit for music goes to Blue Dot Sessions. Support the Artist Residency Fund. Learn more about the HAVANA SYNDROME series at havana-syndrome.net Sign up for the latest updates on our newsletter or follow us on Instagram an…
  continue reading
 
Jumping off a spate of recent reporting, we revisit the deep relations between the tech sector and fossil fuel industry and discuss how companies like Microsoft are turning to oil and gas companies as a solution for AI’s profit problem. How are tech companies going to offset their trillion dollars of capital investment into AI infrastructure? One r…
  continue reading
 
Wednesday, October 2nd We’re talking about DC All-In Special #1, Creature Commandos #1, DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1, Storm #1, Robbie Reyes Ghost Rider Voices Special #1, Star Wars Battle of Jakku Insurgency Rising #1, Barbarella #1, Hyde Street #1, The Creeping Below #1, The Crow Deadtime #1, Strange Case of Harleen & Harley, American …
  continue reading
 
Step through the squeaking door, and enter the Inner Sanctum on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with a special Halloween treat, courtesy of Madison on the Air! Your horror host Edward October pays homage to a horror icon of old time radio! First up: Edward October makes a guest appearance playing The Host of Inner Sanctum on th…
  continue reading
 
We dive into a weird but revealing article about the phalanx of private security that Elon Musk has amassed around him, spending a small fortune on ex-operators who plan escape routes for his events, clear rooms before he enters, and assess (perceived) threats to his personal safety. His “mushrooming security apparatus” has caused a feedback loop o…
  continue reading
 
A beautiful beach day turns out to be a lot more complicated than it seems. Clip attributions to the following films and TV shows: Star Wars' Andor, The Mask, Scarface, Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, and Our Man and the Sea. Credit for music goes to Blue Dot Sessions and the unnamed band in an unnamed bar in Havana. Support the Artist…
  continue reading
 
Crack open a honey-mummy! Kat kicks off spooky season with a morbid lesson on Europeans eating human remains for medication. Then Hayley follows it up with a lesson on the Nobel Prize’s evil twin. The award for trivial and unusual scientific research! Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! We release bonus sho…
  continue reading
 
What happens when a quiet life in rural Wales is shattered by an unseen force? In this spine-chilling episode, join Mark Rees as he delves into the haunting tale of a poltergeist that escalated from harmless mischief to terrifying violence. Through a remarkable diary kept by a local vicar in the early 18th century, we uncover the shocking events th…
  continue reading
 
We are joined by Gaby Del Valle who has written a great—and distressingly relevant—essay for The Baffler, which reports on the “eugenic foundations of the war on woke.” We dig into the beliefs of innate biological hierarchy and genetic superiority that underpin so much of mainstream right-wing politics. Whether it’s the convergence of Christian nat…
  continue reading
 
Wednesday, September 25th We’ve got a double-sized episode this week, talking about two weeks worth of comics including Dazzler #1, Spirits of Vengeance #1, Deathlok 50th Anniversary #1, The Moon is Following Us #1, The Tin Can Society #1, TMNT Mutant Nation #1, Batman Elmer Fudd #1, Batman Last Halloween Prologue, Batman The Last Halloween #1, Lob…
  continue reading
 
On this episode, we hit the streets of Havana to try to understand the tenuous truth of the Cuban experience. Attributions to the BBC, WPTV news and MGM's Our Man in Havana. Credit for music goes to Blue Dot Sessions. Support the Artist Residency Fund. Learn more about the HAVANA SYNDROME series at havana-syndrome.net Sign up for the latest updates…
  continue reading
 
Don’t postpone listening to this! Hayley covers the history and science of delaying our duties until the last minute. Then Katja tells us a tale of a tail. Human vestigial tails that is! Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! We release bonus shows every week on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/nightclassy…
  continue reading
 
Keeping with our recent theme of exploring the relations between the military and tech sector, we jump off a great essay in The Baffler to discuss a crucial part of this complex: university research. Universities – especially, academics in STEM faculties – must be understood as defense contractors who are partners with the military (and adjacent ag…
  continue reading
 
Spooky Season is in full swing on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with guest narrator, Tara Voshell (TikTok's Spooky Sleuth & co-host, 3 Spooked Girls podcast). Your horror host Edward October kicks things into gear with a true haunting concerning a university campus boogeyman, a conversation with some real life witches, and th…
  continue reading
 
To mark the occasion of his new best selling airport book, we take a deeper look at Yuval Noah Harari’s impoverished thought and intellectual style via a great review essay by Daniel Immerwahr. We see how Harari’s doomsday scenarios are based on an extreme form of technological determinism + a romanticized humanism-as-critique + a disinterest in ma…
  continue reading
 
We are back with Jonathan Clements for part 2 of our podcast on the history of Japan. In this episode we start with the remarkable story of Taiwan's 50 years as a colony of Japan. And Jonathan then takes the story through the White Terror up to the current day. And to remind you: Rebel Island Jonathan's blog…
  continue reading
 
We finally figure out what this whole sacred tree thing is about on my tour with Beyond Roots, and the connection between African descendents in Cuba, the United States, and beyond. A huge thanks to Beyond Roots, you can book your experience in Cuba with them on their website beyondroots.net or follow them on Instagram @beyondroots. Attributions to…
  continue reading
 
Harley loses sleep over fast food corporate logos and reminisces about the time a thumb was found in the chili. Kevin reveals how l’il Wendy looooved to party, sings "We're not candy" and terrifies with the tale of the Tylenol scare. Harley fleas the market and flees from a shot. Also: When Animals Attack Austin! See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Panduan Referensi Cepat