Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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Interview style podcast where Rick Palmer talks to knowledge experts on a range of unusual subjects including Folklore, the Paranormal, Magic, the Occult, and much more.
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Listen in as speculative fiction writer and Bram Stoker Award Finalist and Clarion West 2015 Graduate Thersa Matsuura reads and shares some great tales. Each episode aims to showcase the most immersive storytelling with both classics and Thersa's own writing accompanied by high quality soundscapes created for hours of relaxation. Also check out her other podcast, Uncanny Japan for Japanese folklore, folktales, cultural tidbits and superstitions!
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Humorous and surreal short stories and audio dramas read and performed by humans. || Multi Dimension Independent Film Festival "Best Podcast Stories" Winner Written and performed by Bram Stoker Award Finalist and Clarion West 2015 Graduate Thersa Matsuura and audio engineer Rich Pav.
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Join Fox and Sparrow as we journey around the world to share Fairy Tales, Folktales, Fables, Myths and Legends. We strive to dig deep into the origins, variants, tropes and modern day adaptations of well-known and unknown tales. Join us on Wednesdays, every fortnight. Detailed show notes on our website: www.talesfromtheenchantedforest.com
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The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over the 300 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
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TIH 586: Thersa Matsuura on The Carp-Faced Boy, Podcasting in Japan, and Space for Creativity
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In this podcast, Thersa Matsuura talks about The Carp-Faced Boy, podcasting in Japan, carving out space for personal creativity, and much more. About Thersa Matsuura Thersa Matsuura is an author and podcaster who has been living in Japan for thirty plus years. She’s a graduate of the Clarion West (2015) workshop, a recipient of the … Continue readi…
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Inanna, the Sumerian Goddess of war, love and sexuality is used to getting her way, but when she's rejected by Gilgamesh, her fury knows no bounds. Screaming down the heavens, getting her brother-in-law killed, and stealing the very essence of human civilization make up just the long list of what she does. Join us for part one of the tale of Inanna…
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TIH 589: Dean Koontz on The Forest of Lost Souls
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In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Forest of Lost Souls and much more. About Dean Koontz Acknowledged as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” (Rolling Stone) and as one of today’s most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned the devotion of millions of readers around the world and the praise of … Continue readi…
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TIH 588: Robert P. Ottone on The Vile Thing We Created, There’s Something Sinister in Center Field, and Middle Grade Books
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In this podcast, Robert P. Ottone talks about The Vile Thing We Created, There’s Something Sinister in Center Field, Middle Grade Books, and much more. About Robert P. Ottone Robert P. Ottone is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Triangle and is also the best-selling author of Curse of the Cob Man, The Sleepy … Continue reading…
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Story Time: "Go-Away Monkey" (Ep. 159)
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Okappa, a young woman living in a town ravaged by disease, encounters a traveling performer, Hanshiro, and his monkey, Fukumimi. WARNING: This story starts out explicit without using explicit language. It's not for children who are old enough to read between the lines. From Thersa Matsuura's Bram Stoker Award-nominated short story collection "The C…
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TIH 587: Robert P. Ottone on Approaching Life Fearlessly, The Triangle, and Early Life Lessons
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In this podcast, Robert P. Ottone talks about approaching life fearlessly, The Triangle, early life lessons, and much more. About Robert P. Ottone Robert P. Ottone is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Triangle and is also the best-selling author of Curse of the Cob Man, The Sleepy Hollow Gang, The Vile Thing We … Continue reading…
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They say strange things happen in the Bayous of Louisiana. Hauntings, ghosts, mysterious disappearances and pirates. That's right, pirates! It's time to hoist the colours with Fox and Sparrow as they recount the tale of the Pirate Ghost of Gombi Island. This story comes from "Gumbo ya ya: A Collection of Louisiana folklore." Enjoying the Podcast? W…
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Episode 124 - Greg Eghigian - After the Flying Saucers Came
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My guest for this episode is Greg Eghigian, who joined me to talk about his new book After the Flying Saucers Came: A Global History of the UFO Phenomenon. Greg is a Professor of History and Bioethics at Pennsylvania State University. An expert on the history of the abnormal and the paranormal in the modern world, his research has been supported by…
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Lafcadio Hearn's Haunting Story, Botan Dōrō: The Peony Lantern (Ep. 158)
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Follow the tragic tale of Hagiwara, a young samurai from Edo in this retelling of Lafcadio Hearn's "The Peony Lantern". [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 to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books including The Bo…
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TIH 585: Thersa Matsuura on The Book of Japanese Folklore, the Uncanny Japan Podcast, and Living in Japan
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In this conversation, Thersa Matsuura talks about The Book of Japanese Folklore, living in Japan, the Uncanny Japan Podcast, and much more. About Thersa Matsuura Thersa Matsuura is an author and podcaster who has been living in Japan for thirty plus years. She’s a graduate of the Clarion West (2015) workshop, a recipient of the … Continue reading…
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The Curse of the Corn: A Scottish Tale
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Travel with us to the Isle of Mull today as we share the story of the two sisters and a curse! Sibling rivalry maybe goes a bit too far in this revenge drama and the cost of betrayal is heavy. Listen to us chat about the corn maiden, folk traditions around the harvest, fae and of course, little sisters. This version is retold from “Clan Traditions …
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Episode 123 - Ruth Roper Wylde - Researching Hauntings and High Strangeness
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Joining me for this episode is returning guest, paranormal researcher and author Ruth Roper Wylde. Ruth has written extensively on strange happenings in Britain, beginning with her book The Ghosts of Marston Vale and continuing with titles such as The Almanac of British Ghosts, The Roadmap of British Ghosts and These Haunted Times, with the latter …
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Japan's Three Great Ghost Stories (Ep. 157)
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Japan’s Three Great Ghost Stories, featuring vengeful female spirits, have captivated audiences for centuries through various art forms, including ukiyo-e prints and modern horror films. [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 to you.] Uncanny Ja…
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TIH 584: Jason Pargin on Time Writing vs. Time Promoting, The Black Box of Doom Metaphors, and Guns and Road Trips
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In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about time writing vs. time promoting, The Black Box of Doom metaphors, guns and road trips, and much more. About Jason Pargin Jason Pargin is the New York Times bestselling author of John Dies at the End and the Zoey Ashe series. He is the former editor of Cracked.com. … Continue reading…
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TIH 583: Jason Pargin on I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom, Writing a Standalone Novel, and Negativity in the Media
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In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom, writing a standalone novel, negativity in the media, and more. About Jason Pargin Jason Pargin is the New York Times bestselling author of John Dies at the End and the Zoey Ashe series. He is the former editor … Continue reading…
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The Cobbler's Son and the Serpent: Uzbekistan
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Continuing with our Campfire Tales, we have a hauntingly heroic tale from Uzbekistan! A haunted wood in Bukhara that no one dares step foot into, a poor cobbler's son and a beast of unimaginable horror....or is it? Step inside this unexpected folktale by Amina Shah as we explore more of the campfire tales told around the world. Enjoying the Podcast…
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TIH 582: Todd Keisling on Gethsemane, Solve for X, and The Smile Factory
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In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about Gethsemane, Solve for X, The Smile Factory, and much more. About Todd Keisling Todd Keisling is a writer and designer of the horrific and strange. His books include Scanlines, The Final Reconciliation, The Monochrome Trilogy, and Devil’s Creek, a 2020 Bram Stoker Award finalist for Superior Achievement in …
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Supernatural Trees Part 1: Bloodthirsty and Cursed (Ep. 156)
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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 additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check …
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There's a slight chill in the air which means its time for falling leaves and tales of horror! Before there were True Crime Podcasts, there was just a campfire and the desire to scare your friends. So, join Fox and Sparrow as we explore the world of campfire tales, especially in North America! Our story is from Doc Forgey's retelling of the Minneso…
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TIH 581: Todd Keisling on After Birth, Annie’s Heart is a Haunted House, and Forthcoming Books
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In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about After Birth, Annie’s Heart is a Haunted House, his forthcoming books, and much more. Todd Keisling Todd Keisling is a writer and designer of the horrific and strange. His books include Scanlines, The Final Reconciliation, The Monochrome Trilogy, and Devil’s Creek, a 2020 Bram Stoker Award finalist for Supe…
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TIH 580: Sandy King Carpenter on Storm King Comics, John Carpenter’s They Live, and Film Production
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In this podcast, Sandy King Carpenter talks about Storm King Comics, John Carpenter’s They Live, film production, and much more. About Sandy King Carpenter Sandra Ann King is an American film producer and businesswoman who is known for In the Mouth of Madness, Village of the Damned, Vampires, and Ghosts of Mars, all of which … Continue reading…
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A Skit and a Caterpillar Cult: Tokoyo no Kami (Ep. 155)
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An old timey audio drama skit/book promo and the strange caterpillar cult called Tokoyo no Kami. [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 to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books including The Book of Japanese Folklore…
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Episode 122 - Dash Kwiatkowski - Comedy, Paranormal Investigation and Phil Gravy
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My guest for this episode is paranormal investigator, writer and podcaster Dash Kwiatkowski. Prior to their paranormal investigation career, Dash spent a decade as a touring stand up comedian, featuring in festivals around the United States. Now based in Providence Rhode Island, their latest project is the paranormal documentary series 'Liminal', i…
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TIH 579: Joshua Millican on Becoming a Parent, Richard Elfman, and Writing Routine
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In this podcast, Joshua Millican talks about becoming a parent, Richard Elfman, writing routine, and much more. About Joshua Millican Over the past decade-plus, Millican has proven himself to be a horror expert of the highest caliber. After establishing a personal blog in 2011, Millican quickly became one of the genre’s premiere journalists, contri…
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TIH 578: Joshua Millican on Teleportasm, Cannabis Culture, and Dread Central
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In this podcast, Joshua Millican talks about his brand new book, Teleportasm, cannabis culture, early life lessons, and much more. About Joshua Millican Over the past decade-plus, Millican has proven himself to be a horror expert of the highest caliber. After establishing a personal blog in 2011, Millican quickly became one of the genre’s premiere …
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Moshi Moshi! You're About to Meet Some Demons! (Ep. 154)
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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 cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her b…
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Episode 121 - Amanda Paulson -The Emotional Considerations of Paranormal Investigation
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Joining me as my guest for this episode is paranormal researcher and investigator Amanda Paulson. Amanda has been actively investigating paranormal phenomena since 2008 and since then has visited numerous places with haunted reputations across North America, including locations such as Waverly Hills Sanatorium and the Lizzie Borden house. She speci…
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TIH 577: Josh Malerman on Writing Documentary, Trusting the Publisher, and Staying in Motion
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In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about making a writing documentary, trusting his publisher, staying in motion when writing, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is an American novelist, short story writer, film producer, and one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. He is best known for writing horror … Conti…
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