I'm Your Host Dave Trippin, expat living in Thailand spent 10 years living in Japan. Thanks for joining us.
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Can't Sleep? Feeling Down? This is your late night insomnia cure. Or it's a comedy show and you fall asleep laughing. (includes: mid:nm - self-produced audio stories, Midnight Reads - short yet hilarious book readings, Drive Me to The Moon - random, and Mornings - just recorded in the morning aha)
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Franz Alvardo | 100 Million Downloads, What a Decade Of Design Experience Teaches Us | Ep.70
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Franz Alvardo has watched the world of design evolve and along with it his career from the material to digital. Franz started at a jewelery story and over a ten year career now works as a principal designer at T-mobile and has amassed over 100 million downloads associated with the projects he's worked on. Many have heard of a full-stack developer, …
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EMERGENCY, I'M HEARTBROKEN & I've got a rich mom (Trashy Midnight Reads)
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Another trashy midnight reads (almost like I never left) to fall asleep to like a psychopath. This girl is on the run from a man who disappointed her (probably) just to find the "real men" who do construction - oh dear.By KYR
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A New Business, Memories Of MY Father, Leaving Japan, Moving To Thailand | The interstice Podcast Ep.69
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I'm back after a half a year and ready to start this creative thing all over again. Let's get to work.
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Speaking Last, Insomnia, Christopher Nolan's Character Evolution, Love, Heart Break | Interstice 68
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On this episode of the podcast we get into a good idea I learned from the author, Simon Sinek. What follows is a discussion of the movie 'Insomnia' one of Christopher Nolan's first which followed the wildly successful 'Memento. Featuring an excellent performance from Al Pacino and Robin Williams it is without question a fantastic film. Then, we end…
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Entrepreneurial Planning, Corporate Evil, Playing An Infinite Game, Swimming With Dolphins | Ep.67
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From swimming with dolphins to a dicussion of corporate evil. The interstice podcast will not subject itself to things like being beholden to one particular range of topics.
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What Happens When We Die, The Wisdom Of Youth, Human And Social Evolution | Interstice Podcast Ep.66
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Ever in search of the most light-hearted topics for the podcast this episode I chose to focus on the most cheery of all, death. Not only that of course, human evolution found its way in there as well. Finally we get into a discussion of what it takes growing older to avoid become embittered or left behind by life. You know, fun stuff.…
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Ai Companions, AAA games vs Indy history, GRIS Indy game | The Interstice Podcast Ep.65
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I ran a social experiment on myself using a companion ai app. The results were very interesting. It will be a fascinating thing to see how ai companions and the relationships they have with us meat bags evolve over the next decade. If you thought life was weird now, just you wait. Other than that we go hard on the nerd discussion, touching on a gre…
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Guest: Jason Mcnamar Artist On, Love Death And Robots, Spiderman, Angry Birds | Interstice Ep.64
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Moving to two episodes a week we have our first guest in some time. Jason Mcnamar is an accomplished texture artist and modeler who's work can be found in both summer blockbusters and netflix originals. He is currently living in Japan and took the time to share his life story with us and insights on his industry.…
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Recent Success, Shorts, Don't Be A Turkey Theory, Randomness Is Healthy | Interstice Podcast Ep.63
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#davetrippin #theinterstice #podcast It's official we are moving to two episodes a week for the podcast. And we've got a lot to talk about in this one. It has now been three weeks since finally giving the full productive effort to creating the amount of content that I feel fits the standard necessary to grow and do this who creative thing full time…
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Creating Your Own Path, Return To Tokyo, Ray Kurzwiel, The Singularity Is Nearer | Interstice Ep. 62
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After so much time away I finally got back to Tokyo. I think it's been over two years actually but there I was back in the ol.. I don't know if there's a nickname for it. I got a chance to meet up with a subscriber who's become a good friend over the years. His story was amazing. For anyone who is determined to carve their own path through life he …
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Hormesis, Post Traumatic Growth, Shell Shock, Terry Pratchett | The Interstice Podcast Ep.61
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Hormesis and Post Traumatic Growth, these are nearly completely new terms to me and they're both great for considering the idea of healthy stress. That's our opener for this episode but then we get into some juicy history details. I saw a clip on reddit of soldiers who had shell shock and it made me think of warfare and its evolving impact on us an…
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The Shrink Next Door, The Name Of The Wind, Don Bluth Animations | The Interstice Podcast Ep.59
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Let's get to it EP.59. We are a little leaner this epsiode. For whatever reason I had a few less things to discuss. Perhaps a sign I need to crank up the adventure in my life. No biggy. I'll do it. That doesn't mean though what is here was not worth the talk. I have been reading and I have been watching a lot of great media recently which informed …
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Guest: Joe Keating | Designer | The Interstice Podcast Ep.58
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Joseph Keating is a fascinating man. Managing to develop a skill-set that expresses both his understanding of technical fields alongside the artistic is no simple task. We dicuss the kind of thinking that goes into creating the inside of retail stores as well as a his philosophy with it is for himself as opposed to a client. This was a good one. It…
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Hiroshima, The Nuclear Bomb Museum, Wakeboarding, Odyssey | The Interstice Podcast Ep.57
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I'd never been to anywhere in Japan more south than Kobe until very recently. I finally got a chance to go to Hiroshima for the purpose of filming a wakeboarding tournament taking place there. Come August our studio is filming a major tournament in Kyushu so this was a great opportunity to see what the realities on the ground were for filming this …
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Guest: Alan Algee | Director, Cinematographer, Educator, | The Interstice Podcast EP.56
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Alan is a friend who I've met since moving to Kyoto. This man has skill. When you look at his body of work it is self evident. Crisply composed and tuned to some of the best colouring you've ever seen, Alan is a pure pro. I particulary enjoyed in the course of our conversation getting into how Alan described his style having a melancholic quality t…
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Guest: Adam Valois | Syrian Refugee Crisis Logistics Manager | The Interstice Podcast Ep.55
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Adam and I grew up together on Vancouver Island. It has been incredible to reconnect with him and discuss the absolutely mad path that he has taken through life. Like myself he was bit with the desire to seek out new horizons but where my path took my to Japan, his took him all over the world. There is so much to Adam's story that we cannot nearly …
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Guest: James Palmer | Mechanical Engineer | The Interstice Podcast Ep.54
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Today's guest is James Palmer an old friend and mechanical engineer. He'll joined me to talk about mostly anything but then we ended up staying on the topic of education for quite some time. It will be fascinating to see how these systems develop going into the future as the freedom to information and education continues to grow.…
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Teacher, Creator, Student, Kendrick Lamar, Deep Fakes, The Northman | The Interstice Podcast Ep.53
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Teacher, student, creator, are these the elements which make up a fully actualized human being? In this episode I do my best to argue for that fact. Recently I saw a quite touching clip on instagram taken from a Louis CK's show and it was talking about love. I offer a few thoughts on that. Then we move into a discussion of deep fake technology and …
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Hallucinogenic Honey. Antifragile, Limbic Friction, Unreal 5, Elden Ring | The Interstice Podcast Ep.52
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Went all out on this episode and actually for once made a list of topics to work through. I like to dabble in books as a topic but it's often fun to make sure I try and get outside of that box. For that reason we go all over the place. Perhaps hitting the most meta discussion of all, what other podcasts have taught me. One Dr in particular is of gr…
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Haruki Murakami, Self Delusion, Koyasan, Kinosaki Onsen Town | The Interstice podcast Ep.51
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We return. We get back up. We are on the horse. In the return of the podcast now heading towards the coveted 100 episodes we've got a few interesting topics. I had somehow avoided reading and any of Haruki Murakami's books, that was, until now. I have completed "Hard Boiled Wonderland And the End Of the World" it was great and ever a testament to n…
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Guest: Caden Ostermiller | Graphic Designer| The Interstice Podcast Ep.50
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Some years ago Caden reached out and offered to help me with my Youtube channel. He's since then done an immeasurable amount of helpful work for me and I'm forever in his debt for that. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast to discuss a few things. Surprisingly social anxiety ended up being a large part of the conversation.…
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Fantasia Orchestra, New Gear, Netflix Arcane | The Interstice Podcast Ep.49
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We've quite a range of topics to discuss in this video. More projects have come to Garden Lab recently which I'm excited to share. I went to a live orchestra for the first time in my life (to listen to Fantasia no less). I recently completed the series 'Arcane' on Netflix and it was amazing and worth discussing for its narrative strengths and final…
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A Reflection On The Year And What's To Come | The Interstice Podcast Ep.48
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Let's recap the year and talk about what's to come in 2022
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Men Can Never Be Satisfied and We Want Their BLOOOD (Trashy Midnight Reads)
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I AM THE CRUSADER. I AM THE REAPER. MURDER. Hype. Gym. Revenge. We read the first chapter and get hyped for whatever workout you have in mind tonight. Music By Broke For Free.By KYR
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Guest: Zane Johnson | Fashion Designer - Shodo Calligraphist | The Interstice Podcast Ep.47
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Zane is a fashion designer, calligraphist, and all around artist. Currently working out of Osaka Kansai region, he sees the relationship between function and meaning as mutually contributing elements to a distinct style. We discuss his journey, his process, and a bit of what has formed his approach to life.…
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The Italian Billionaire Lifestyle with Chocolate Cookies and Crisp Suits (Trashy Midnight Reads)
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We follow the lavish drama of being married to an Italian billionaire in tonight's read. Pull up your blanket, grab a cookie, and some coffee to relax in your own billionaire bed. We are all billionaires here. #relatable Music by Broke For FreeBy KYR
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"Immoral, Maybe, But Undeniable Polyamory With Two Best Friends," Amber Says (Trashy Midnight Reads)
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Amber from "Amber to Ashes" Says: she can't resist falling in love with two men at the same time at 19 years old. Ice and Fire. Something something, I can't remember, but I dare you to listen and not cringe once challenge! Good luck. Music by Broke For FreeBy KYR
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Roasting Grown Men Who Only Wear Black (Trashy Midnight Reads)
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And tonight we open the first chapter of this New Adult read where the male lead is edgy and heartbroken and a great talent scout (apparently). I can't say I'm not interested. Twitter @mid_nm to participate in the philosophic question of assholes v. douchebags. Music by Broke For FreeBy KYR
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Wednesday Pick Me Up - "You Kill'em with A Chocolate?" by Terry Pratchett (Trashy Midnight Reads)
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A true Midnight Reading to help any of you struggling to fall asleep tonight. Tonight's read showcases a chasing scene in a 1000 year old museum with human against fake humans (? I'm confused) in the "Thief of Time". A fantasy read to pass out to - all due respect Terry Pratchett. Music by Broke For Free…
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(Mornings) Let's Go Outside: 10cm of Snow Shoveling Hangout
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Did you just wake up? So did I. Lay in bed and enjoy the sounds of snow from Hokkaido, Japan. This was prerecorded from earlier this week and the snow has only increased... If you have to shovel too, let's shovel together! Music by Broke For FreeBy KYR
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Wednesday Pick Me Up - This Is What Your Date Choices Say About Your Personality...
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Fake old aunty psychic is in the house to lift up your week with some high energy fun. If you had to choose between these three dates described to you here, what does that say about you? Check out twitter to see your dates later: @mid_nm Music by Broke For FreeBy KYR
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The Interstice Podcast Ep.46 | Visiting Kobe University
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In this video we go into discuss in full detail the upcoming project for Garden Lab working in collaboration with Kobe University along side an organic farm and business to create a sustainable business of bamboo field reclamation.
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Couple Narrowly Avoids Having Sex on Santa Monica Beach because Children (Trashy Midnight Reads)
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Escape from your spiraling negative thoughts with this fun New Adult reading. Tell me which person are you: is this date on Santa Monica Pier romantic or cheesy? Thanks for listening tonight. Twitter @mid_nm Music by Broke For Free.By KYR
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Wednesday Pick Me Up - If you struggle with self-doubt
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My statistics say you are good enough. Self-doubt, perfectionism, fear, writer's block: so many words for the same thing. I feel like I can overthink anything to death. Sometimes you just need to do it. Music by Broke For FreeBy KYR
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The Interstice Podcast Episode 45 | The Hero Of A Thousand Faces
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We are back at it. The Podcast is once again live and will be 4 times monthly posted. In the first half I discuss the iconic book I've been reading, 'The Hero Of A Thousand Faces'. In the second half we talk about where I am now employed and the expat community in Kyoto.
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Wednesday Pick Me Up - Discovery of C.S. Lewis' (Yes, Narnia) Lesser Known Space Trilogy (Trashy Midnight Reads)
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Once upon a time, you stumble upon a hilarious dyslexic reaction of a Christian space trilogy by C.S. Lewis - the author of the Chronicles of Narnia. What in the Bible, fairies, and murderers is going on? Listen along to an energetic read of "That Hideous Strength."By KYR
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More Scary > Trashy Midnight Reads: Crota by Owl Goingback
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Monster V. Teenage Boy = my roasting of teenage boys lol. A classic gory monster book. Honestly, it was like I was watching a horror movie, screaming at the characters. Hook, Line, and Sinker into those teeth. Get into the covers and enjoy this Last Horror Special.By KYR
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Wednesday Pick Me Up - Pick Your Personality: What is the Sweetest Thing About You?
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Reading starts *6:40* but you're missing out on great content! Old fake aunty psychic is BACK with the Treats and the Sweetest part of your personality. Share with your friends and let this old fake aunty psychic know how life changing it was @mid_nm at Twitter haha. Music by Broke For FreeBy KYR
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Drive Me To The Moon - I really thought I was gonna get an Oscar Award out here
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Relax with me as I edit and let's laugh together to sleep. I really thought it was good enough for an Oscar man... Music by Broke For FreeBy KYR
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More Scary > Trashy Midnight Reads: Juan Darien by Horacio Quiroga
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In the top 3 for best story. A truly compelling beasts against humanity story from "The Decapitated Chicken and Other Stories" by Horacio Quiroga. This may either be funny or sad for you. I am not lying here when I tell you I was scared and sad as hell reading this ok... I can't wait to stop reading horror. Music by leela kakaki, mark forest, and B…
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Scary? Trashy? Midnight Reads: Fox Demon Cultivation Manual by Feng Ge Qiu Xing
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(Reading starts 5:00) The podcast begins with a scream and ends with a fox demon from Chinese mythology in the latest recommended book for this 3rd week of horror special reads. Enjoy tonight's bad voice acting and fall asleep, laughing, my friends. Music by leela kakaki, mark forest, and Broke For Free…
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Scary? Trashy? Midnight Reads: The SCARIEST BOOK I Have Ever Read
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The never ending chapter that tortured me into sleep. I passed out right after reading this. Also hi ben the nurse. Goodnight ben the nurse. I read Obsidian Butterfly by LK Hamilton. Twitter: @mid_nm Music by natureseye and Broke For FreeBy KYR
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(Mornings) Pick Your Future - What Your Next 3-5 Hours Hold, 100-58% Accurate
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Does that rhyme or is my brain fried? Just old aunty fake psychic here to tell you based on your decision between 4 objects: what is going to happen to you! Maybe! Probably! 58%! in the next 3-5 hours. In good fun as always. Music by Broke For FreeBy KYR
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More Scary(?) > Trashy Midnight Reads: Falling Angel by William Hjortsberb
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Take a trip down Coney Island filled with the occult and mysteries. We start with Chap. 20 and I have no idea what's going on. I don't think I picked the scariest chapter, but apparently this book is good? Music by leela kakaki & mark forest & Broke For FreeBy KYR
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Scary? Trashy? Midnight Reads: They All Say I've Met A Ghost
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A funny, charming horror book recommendation with a good-hearted main character trying to help out ghosts that he accidentally hurts. It also includes a light gay romance and is overall a great easy story to read. Excuse my bad reading of names. If you know Chinese be sure to support the official work.…
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Scary? Trashy? Midnight Reads: I Eat Your Brains To Feel Alive Inside (A Short Story)
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Week Two of horror special reads. This is definitely less scary but also surprisingly a relaxing read about zombie life. Leave your worries by the door, light a candle, and listen to this stress-free story. Music by leela takaki & Broke For FreeBy KYR
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Drive Me To The Moon - Let's Find Out What Scares You
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Pick a card and I'll tell you what you're afraid off in the last 24 hours / recently. The fairly bad picture of the moon can be seen at twitter @mid_nm. I have too much energy in the night... Music by Broke For FreeBy KYR
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More Scary > Trashy Midnight Reads: No Darkness But Ours by Gemma Files
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A legit well-written exploration of the darkness of humanity within the existence of mythologic evils. A short story. Light a candle. Snuggle into the darkness.By KYR
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Scary? Trashy? Midnight Reads: I've Transmigrated Into This Movie Before
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Rating (from a scaredy cat): More scary than trashy. For anyone who likes the intersection of horror and grey morality, this is an actual book recommendation. Check out the original if you know Chinese. Music by ipsyduckkBy KYR
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Scary? Trashy? Midnight Reads: Vampires$ dollaa dollaa sign by John Steakley
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Scary month long trashy midnight reads, starting strong with the trashy part and the vampire$$$ (seriously). A blast from the past with this 1990 classic I never knew about, and I'm not sure I respect, especially after reading the book synopsis, but let's get try to get spooky. Music by ispyduckk & alexcardozomusic…
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