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Ep 193: Jiangshi, Chinese Hopping Vampires

Ep 193: Jiangshi, Chinese Hopping Vampires

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Grab your spare coins and red thread, Blurry Photos are jumping across the Pacific to look at Jiangshi, Chinese Hopping Vampires! A monster of Chinese folklore, Jiangshi, Chinese Hopping Vampires are curious, sometimes creepy sometimes whimsical undead creatures with interesting … Read More

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Ep 171: Runes

Ep 171: Runes

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Untie the pouch of mysticism and new agery with Blurry Photos with an episode all about Runes! An ancient system of divination originating in Germania and Scandinavia, the casting of Runes is the practice of gaining insight through symbols of … Read More

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Ep 164: The Murder of Charles Walton

Ep 164: The Murder of Charles Walton

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The boys travel to 1945 England to investigate the strange murder of Charles Walton. An unsolved mystery since 1945, the murder of Charles Walton has been attributed to witchcraft, druidry, greed, grims, and anything in between. What happened to a … Read More

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Episode 139: Wedding Superstitions

Episode 139: Wedding Superstitions

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Dave and David have some big news which sparks an episode all about wedding superstitions! With so many cultures in the world, tying the knot has a limitless variety of wedding superstitions and traditions. The boys discuss nuptial customs through … Read More

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Episode 128: Ouija Boards with Expanded Perspectives

Episode 128: Ouija Boards with Expanded Perspectives

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Break out those planchettes and gather ’round the table, the boys of Blurry Photos are joined by the boys of Expanded Perspectives Podcast to delve into the world of Ouija Boards! An infamous, easy-to-use oracle, Ouija Boards are supposed 2-way … Read More

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Episode 124: Rainmaking

Episode 124: Rainmaking

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Grab your galoshes and pop the umbrella, Blurry Photos are opening the sky up in an episode all about rainmaking! A practice that spans millennia, cultures, and techniques, rainmaking has been an important part of cultural history throughout the ages. … Read More

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Episode 98: Cargo Cults

Episode 98: Cargo Cults

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Dave and David head to Oceania to catch up on cargo cults in this episode. Known as a “cultural phenomenon,” and maybe even full-on religious movements, cargo cults have a fascinating history that offers much in the way of anthropological … Read More

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Episode 71: Faeries

Episode 71: Faeries

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Grab your Guinness and get ready for a wild St. Paddy’s ride into the world of Faeries! The boys of Blurry Photos are back and kicking off Season 3 with sloppy silliness. Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with liquor and learnin’, … Read More

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Episode 59: The Dybbuk Box

Episode 59: The Dybbuk Box

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You asked for it – you got it. Blurry Photos take a look at the most frightening piece of furniture out there, The Dybbuk Box. Steeped in Jewish and eBay mysticism, this little wine cabinet looks great in your kitchen … Read More

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Episode 56: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Episode 56: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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Heading into the home stretch of Blurry Photober, the boys take an in-depth look at Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The head honcho of Halloween stories, the legend remains timeless and enjoyable to this day. The … Read More

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