153.5: Update
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153: Asia's Santa - Budai & The Buddha
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→ Please support our show by purchasing our merch: → (Amazon Affiliate link) → → ***** 2023 Holiday Special Who is fat Buddha? Fat Buddha is not buddha, but a Buddhist Monk called Budai, who was popularized by Zen Buddhist. Budai is commonly mistaken for Buddha, who was Siddhartha. Discover how a Buddhist Monk is mistaken for "The Buddha", Siddhartha. Featured Song: "Mele Kalikimaka", by Josh Tatofi, courtesy of *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at any time. Theme Song: , courtesy of Sound Effects: Sound Effects...
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152: Hmong Nightmare Deaths & Freddy Kruger
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→ Please support our show by purchasing our merch: → (Amazon Affiliate link) → → ***** 2023 Halloween, Veteran's Day & Thanksgiving Special Who created Freddy Kruger? Freddy Kruger was created by Wes Craven, who was inspired by a series of deaths that remain unexplained. In your massive Halloween, Veteran's Day, and Thanksgiving Special Episode. Kamu shares the story of an ancient culture, the Vietnam War, unexplained deaths, and Freddy Kruger. Featured Song: "Opihi Man", by Ernie Cruz Jr., courtesy of *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can...
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151: Hawaii's Cursed Pulp Fiction Pig-Man - Kamapua'a
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→ Please support our show by purchasing our merch: → (Amazon Affiliate link) → → ***** 2023 Halloween Special Episode 2 Who is Kamapua'a? Kamapua'a is a Hawaiian demi-god who is connected to fertility, and pigs. His name means "pig child". Kamu packed this massive episode with the most stories to date and two curses. You'll learn why Kamapua'a was important to the Hawaiian people. Why his stories are questionable, and his run-in with the goddess of fire, Pele. Featured Song: "Kaneohe", by Josh Tatofi, courtesy of *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You...
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150: Cannibalism in Hawaii - The Curse of Kane
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→ Please support our show by purchasing our merch: → (Amazon Affiliate link) → → ***** 2023 Halloween Special Episode 1 Were Hawaiians cannibals? Cannibalism was not part of Hawaiian culture. Pele's Curse wasn't the only Hawaiian curse. In this double sized episode celebrating our 150th episode. Kamu shares a cannibalistic incident in Hawaii, two famous authors who popularized this morbid Pacific practice to the world. Featured Song: "Koali", by Keali'i Reichel, courtesy of *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at any time....
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149: Japan's Protective Yokai - Amabie
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Please support our show by purchasing our merch: → (Amazon Affiliate link) → → ***** What is Amabie? Amabie is a Japanese yokai that looks like a mermaid with a bird's beak. It was first sighted over 150 years ago. Discover this prophetic creature and how it became an internet sensation. Featured Song: "Water", by Taimane, courtesy of *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at any time. Theme Song: , courtesy of Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA Link to this episode on our website: ...
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148: Korea's Politician Eating Creature - Yeongno
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(Amazon Affiliate link) What is a yeongno? Yeongno are Korean creatures banished from the heavens, but may return after eating 100 yangban, or officials. Discover this unique creature, and how modern illustrations may hurt what this creature is. Featured Song: "Gangsta", by Lily Meola, courtesy of *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at any time. Theme Song: , courtesy of Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA Link to this episode on our website: Please give us a rating, write a review,...
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147: Korea's Famous Love Story - Chunhyang
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(Amazon Affiliate link) What is Chunhyang? Chunhyang, also known as Chunhyangjeon, Chunhyangga, is a treasured Korea love story about a couple in the Joseon time period, from different classes. Discover this cultural treasure and how it reflected Korea's Joseon period. Featured Song: "Lifetime", by The Kapena Kids, courtesy of *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at any time. Theme Song: , courtesy of Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA Link to this episode on our website: Please give us a...
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146: The Filipino Sasquatch - Kapre
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(Amazon Affiliate link) What is a Kapre? Kapre are cryptid humanoids who smoke cigars in banyan trees. Discover this creature found in the Philippines. Featured Song: "Mercy", by Ashley Lilinoe, courtesy of *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at any time. Theme Song: , courtesy of Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA Link to this episode on our website: Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. ***** Join our email list...
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145: China's Child Warrior God - Nezha
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(Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Nezha? Nezha, also known as Nazha, is the Chinese Child Warrior God who fought the monkey king. Discover this powerful deity's origins and his modern interpretations. Featured Song: "The River Runs", by John Cruz, courtesy of *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at any time. Theme Song: , courtesy of Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA Link to this episode on our website: Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with...
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