Best Pontianak Podcasts (2024)

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#110: Third-Eye Horror Stories: The Pontianak Follows - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 12:36

14d ago12:36

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A pontianak stalks a group of young friends. Will they find out that they're being hunted in time—and, if they do, will they even be able to escape? Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Lim - Art Director ►S…

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#111: Third-Eye Horror Stories: The Haunted Office - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 11:41

1h ago11:41

11:41

A woman's office on Scotts Road in Singapore is haunted by a spirit—but is it harmless or malicious? Plus: what does The Collector's new gift mean for him as we enter the Hungry Ghost Month? Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne…

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Malaysian Ghost Stories with Kelvin Tay - DEAD AIR 1:01:33

2h ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Kelvin Tay—founder of the Malaysian podcasting network, Renegade Radio—chats with Kyle about his country's horror stories, including a particularly creepy one from Port Dickson. ►THIS EPISODE'S HORROR RECOMMENDATIONS: Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010) Annabelle (2014) ►DEAD AIR CREDITS: Wayne Rée - Host / Writer Kyle Ong - Host / Producer Joline Lim - …

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What's Going On? Beauty Unlocked Update! 5:40

25d ago5:40

5:40

Hi, Friends! Just a little update on why I haven't been uploading or posting content in the last few months. As always, I want to thank everyone for your patience and for supporting the show. Remember to stay hydrated, safe, and blessed. MUAH xxx ********** Make sure to follow us on Social Media: Follow us on YouTube: @beautyunlockedspodcasthour Fo…

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171 | Anaconda 1:15:31

25d ago1:15:31

1:15:31

No step on snek! It's snek szn and we're reviewing ANACONDA, the tight 1997 thriller. Was it a charmer or did we fail to squeeze excitement out of it? We'll also discuss creature features in general, *that* accent, and if there's any philosophical difference between this and other big snake/shark movies. Plus: Steven reviews THE COFFEE TABLE, Patri…

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#109: Third-Eye Horror Stories: Cemetery Spirits - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 13:11

20d ago13:11

13:11

A young woman shares the story of when she first learned she had the third eye—and how it brought her and her father closer together. Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Lim - Art Director ►SUPPORT & FIND U…

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#108: Third-Eye Horror Stories: The Exorcist - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 12:53

1M ago12:53

12:53

A spiritual master must defeat a particularly vicious spirit. Will she succeed—and what price must she pay? Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Lim - Art Director ►SUPPORT & FIND US HERE: HANTU Instagram HA…

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Asian Urban Legends Volume 2 - DEAD AIR 1:44:34

1M ago1:44:34

1:44:34

Kyle and Wayne look at some infamous haunted highways, as recommended by you—our fans. Join us on this journey down everywhere from Karak to Bei-Yi Highway. ►THIS EPISODE'S HORROR RECOMMENDATIONS: Maria Labo: Aswang Talk To Me (2022) Taiwan Beiyi Highway Vietnam Hightway of Hell Dark Tourism (2018) ►DEAD AIR CREDITS: Wayne Rée - Host / Writer Kyle …

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170 | The Bridge Curse 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

This week the gang takes in the Taiwanese found-footage-or-is-it film THE BRIDGE CURSE and attempts to unravel its— two? four? six? eight? — stories. We also inadvertently start World War III. If that's not enough: Chris reviews The Twilight Saga, Patrick catches up to LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, and Steven reviews CIVIL WAR and INFESTED. Join the c…

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#107: Third-Eye Horror Stories: The Ghost King - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 12:58

2M ago12:58

12:58

A young woman's destructive way of coping with her third eye leads her into a horrifying encounter with a formidable, malicious spirit. Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Lim - Art Director ►SUPPORT & FIND…

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Asian Urban Legends Volume 2 - DEAD AIR 1:50:02

2M ago1:50:02

1:50:02

Kyle and Wayne chat about some of the urban legends that you—our fans—asked for, from the many stories of Karak Highway to the infamous kum kum auntie of the 80s. ►THIS EPISODE'S HORROR RECOMMENDATIONS: Kowabana YouTube Kowabana Books Lavender Town Syndrome Karak Highway Karak Movie Creepy call to DJs ►DEAD AIR CREDITS: Wayne Rée - Host / Writer Ky…

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#106: The Headless Spirit in Their Car - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 12:38

2M ago12:38

12:38

While at a rest area along the North-South Highway in Malaysia, a couple spots something unearthly—and it's sitting in their friends' car. Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Lim - Art Director ►SUPPORT & F…

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169 | Revenge of the Pontianak 1:07:39

3M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek. Too bad she's a Pontianak! That's right, this week the village is being haunted by a either a ghost, demon, vampire, or witch: it's the REVENGE OF THE PONTIANAK and we'll discuss all the chilling details. Plus: Steven reviews LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Patrick discusses his playthrough of CONTROL,…

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#105: The Lost Spirit of Qing Ming - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 11:09

3M ago11:09

11:09

A woman is shocked to see a strange white shadow while driving on the Pan Island Expressway—but does it end in tragedy for her and her toddler? Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Lim - Art Director ►SUPPOR…

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Teddy From A Brief Case Returns - DEAD AIR 1:42:30

3M ago1:42:30

1:42:30

Teddy's back to talk with Kyle and Wayne about spirits in other countries, true crime with a supernatural twist and even haunted sex dolls. ►FIND TEDDY TEO & A BRIEF CASE PODCAST HERE: A Brief Case Podcast Spotify A Brief Case Podcast IG ►THIS EPISODE'S HORROR RECOMMENDATIONS: manicpixiemom TikTok Tender Is The Flesh Book ►DEAD AIR CREDITS: Wayne R…

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#104: The Angry Spirit in Batam - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 13:09

3M ago13:09

13:09

A holiday in Batam takes a dark turn when a group of friends encounter an angry spirit, but does the terror end with their holiday—or does the spirit follow them home? Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Li…

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168 | It's Alive 1:01:38

4M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

This week the gang gets keen on 70s cinema with IT'S ALIVE, a tale of child-rearing gone wrong. Join us as we attempt to decipher the film's political angles, whether or not the protagonist is a good guy or not, whether we should wait for post-credits scenes at the movies. Plus: Patrick and Steven review TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY and Chris revi…

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Raihan Yacob Talks Tales From Incredible Tales - DEAD AIR 1:43:10

4M ago1:43:10

1:43:10

Radio personality, Raihan Yacob, chats with Kyle and Wayne about co-hosting Tales From Incredible Tales and shares some of his own supernatural encounters. This episode of Dead Air was recorded in March 2024. ►FIND TALES FROM INCREDIBLE TALES & RAIHAN YACOB HERE: Tales From Incredible Tales (VIDEO) Tales From Incredible Tales (AUDIO) Raihan IG ►THI…

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167 | X 1:12:31

4M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Join us for a discussion of Ti West's X, a throwback '70s-set slasher about an elderly woman attacking a group of new pornographers. We discuss whether this film has deeper themes up its sleeve and how well it executes them, the unconventional franchise it's spawned, and how it relates to DEATH WISH and THE BACHELORETTE. Plus, Steven and Patrick di…

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#103: The Ghost in the Shophouse - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 13:17

4M ago13:17

13:17

Odd occurrences in a shophouse along Keong Saik lead an advertising agency's staff to believe that there's someone, or something, else lurking in their office. (With ASMR rain ambient) Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée -…

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#102: The Ghostly Woman in the Mekong River - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 12:49

4M ago12:49

12:49

A young boy sneaks off to a haunted monastery in Northern Thailand, Chiang Saen, where he meets a spirit intent on luring him to his doom. Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Lim - Art Director ►SUPPORT & F…

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EP - 89 - The Cosmetic Trend that’s Causing Quite a Stir – Buccal Fat Removal 12:39

5M ago12:39

12:39

Welcome, my loves! Join me as I explore the hype around Buccal Fat Removal, the latest cosmetic surgery trend sweeping through social media, in the last couple of years. Let's unravel the intricacies of this facial transformation, from surgical techniques to its celebrity-fueled rise in popularity, and why you should think twice about having the su…

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Happy Birthday! Compilation pt 3 30:50

5M ago30:50

30:50

Welcome, my sugar plums! Join me for the final installment of this three-part compilation of our Bonus Episodes. I hope you enjoyed this lovely drive down memory lane! As it's our 4-year podversary, I'm going to ask you for a little present. I would be grateful if you could support the show by leaving a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, a…

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Happy Birthday! Compilation pt 2 46:18

5M ago46:18

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We continue with a trip down memory lane with our second birthday compilation! I hope you enjoyed the first compilation of our previous bonus episodes. Make sure to tune in on Tuesday for the final installment. As it's our 4-year podversary, I'm going to ask you for a little present. I would be grateful if you could support the show by leaving a 5-…

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#101: My Guardian Spirits, Pt (2/2) - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 11:52

5M ago11:52

11:52

Ghost Maps returns! Find out how the narrator survived his encounter with the malevolent entity—and learn how he deals with the fallout. Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Lim - Art Director ►SUPPORT & FIN…

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Happy Birthday, Beauty Unlocked! Compilation pt 1 51:13

5M ago51:13

51:13

Guess what? Beauty Unlocked is celebrating 4 years of podcasting! Can you believe it's been 4 years since we published our first episode? As it's our 4-year podversary, I'm going to ask you for a little present. I would be grateful if you could support the show by leaving a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, as this helps the show get disc…

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EP - 88 - Bizarre Celebrity Skincare Treatments 14:47

5M ago14:47

14:47

Welcome, my sugar plums! Discover the bizarre world of Hollywood's quest for eternal youth as we explore the unconventional skin treatments favored by celebrities. From salmon sperm facials to sheep placenta and the eyebrow-rasing "penis facial," join us on a journey through the peculiar and sometimes controversial methods employed to defy the natu…

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Eugene Tay Shares His Supernatural Confessions - DEAD AIR 1:53:46

5M ago1:53:46

1:53:46

Eugene from the wildly popular Supernatural Confessions sits down with Kyle and Wayne, and shares his many stories of the paranormal. ►FIND EUGENE & SUPERNATURAL CONFESSIONS HERE: Supernatural Confessions' YouTube Supernatural Confessions' website Haunted Changi Tour Kyle & Eugene's appearance on Viddsee ►THIS EPISODE'S HORROR RECOMMENDATIONS: Haun…

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A Short Survey for Ghost Maps Listeners 0:15

5M ago0:15

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Help us improve your experience with Ghost Maps and HANTU. Do you have a couple of minutes to spare? We would reallly appreciate it if you could fill up this survey. http://bit.ly/ghostmaps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP - 87 - Our old Foe, Diet Culture 9:28

6M ago9:28

9:28

Welcome, friends! Join me as I delve into the world of diet culture, again! We'll find out why more people are talking about diet culture, the role social media plays in amplifying it, and the detrimental effects it has on our overall health and well-being. Are. You. Ready? *************** Articles Mentioned: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/what-is…

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166 | Look Away 1:06:19

6M ago1:06:19

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This week we reflect on LOOK AWAY, an oddly explicit teen scream thriller about how the dead twins you see in mirror might be closer than they appear. We also discuss the nuances of Canadian tax incentives, creepy reviews on Letterboxd, fun ways to waste your time when you're supposed to be watching a movie for your podcast, and getting scared by y…

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EP - 86 - The Newest Toxic Body Trend on TikTok, ‘Legging Legs’ 8:49

6M ago8:49

8:49

Welcome, Friends! On our first episode back, we're talking about the newest toxic body trend that's been buzzing on TikTok. You know how social media can be a bit of a rollercoaster, right? Well, this time, we're tackling a trend that's got everyone talking- 'Legging Legs.' Join me as we break down what 'Legging Legs' is all about and why it's rais…

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TRAILER: Tales From Incredible Tales Season 1 0:31

6M ago0:31

0:31

Tales from Incredible Tales is a new video podcast series that takes a look back at the beloved TV show that terrified a whole generation. Join Ria897 DJ Raihan Yacob, horror creators Kyle Ong and Wayne Rée from HANTU as well as special guests such as Utt, Hafidz Rahman and Eugene Tay, as they share their experiences and their own incredible tales.…

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165 | Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead 1:15:15

6M ago1:15:15

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This week the gang takes on another manga-to-film adaption, ZOM 100: BUCKET LIST OF THE DEAD. We'll discuss all the twists (or tropes?) of this heartfelt horror-comedy, as well as Jack Nicholson's age, the recent history of the zombie genre, and of course, football. Plus: Steven reviews NIGHT SWIM and Patrick reviews POOR THINGS.…

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#100: My Guardian Spirits, Pt (1/2) - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 13:54

6M ago13:54

13:54

In our milestone 100th episode, the narrator—together with a horde of creatures and spirits from throughout our first four years—face off against the malevolent entity that wants to destroy them all. But will they be able to stop this ancient beast—or is this the end of Ghost Maps? Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accoun…

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Creepy Creatures: The Pontianak 6:46

7M ago6:46

6:46

Welcome, my creepy fiends! In the chilling finale of Creepy Creatures, we unveil the mysterious Pontianak- a malevolent force haunting the folklore of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Join us as we delve into the eerie legend surrounding this vampiric spirit, taking on the guise of a pregnant woman or a vengeful, white-clad specter. Let's discov…

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Bonus Episode: 2023 Year in Review 49:29

7M ago49:29

49:29

Join us as we toast the past year in horror, share our favorites (and least favorites) from 2023, bring in the new year with hot takes and, as always, award the coveted Spirit of Jai Award. Join the conversation on Discord at https://discord.gg/PptTvM3mCdBy Every Horror Movie On Netflix

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13 TRUE SOUTHEAST ASIAN HORROR STORIES | 3 HOURS OF SCARY STORIES WITH RAIN - GHOST MAPS (VOL. 4) 2:58:07

7M ago2:58:07

2:58:07

Welcome 2024 with the latest compilation of Ghost Maps episodes! Thirteen Southeast Asian horror stories for long-time fans or anyone new to the channel. #rainasmr Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. Featuring 13 scary episodes of True Southeast Asian Horror: (00:00:15) - …

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#99: Who is the Little Girl? - GHOST MAPS - True Southeast Asian Horror Stories 12:27

7M ago12:27

12:27

The narrator finally confronts the entity that's been haunting him over the last few episodes—and learns why she wants to kill him. Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Lim - Art Director ►SUPPORT & FIND US …

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Creepy Creatures: Black Annis 7:44

7M ago7:44

7:44

Welcome, my devilish fiends! In this bone-chilling episode, we unravel the unsettling tale of Black Annis, the blue-faced hag haunting the dark corners of Leicestershire, England. As the night falls, Black Annis emerges from her cave in the Dane Hills, with a sinister appetite for human flesh, especially children. We explore the origins of this mal…

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Creepy Creatures: The Pisadeira 6:18

7M ago6:18

6:18

Welcome, dear listeners! In this spine-chilling episode of Creepy Creatures, we unveil the horrifying legend of the Pisadeira, an Old hag from Brazil that preys on those who indulge in festive feasts. As holiday celebrations unfold, join us on a journey through the eerie description of the Old Hag's appearance and her bone-chilling mode of attack. …

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164 | Drag Me to Hell 1:08:51

7M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

This week, very special guest Andrew joins us to spew about Sam Raimi's DRAG ME TO HELL, the 2009 horror-comedy in which a young woman is relentless persecuted by a horrible ethnic caricature. Does the film stand the test of time or is it a drag? We'll get to the bottom of that and so much more. Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/…

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