Best Ghost Island Media Podcasts (2025)

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S5-E9 – Magistrate Mass Murder and Gangsters in Government 29:37

16m ago29:37

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After the “execution-style” murder of Taoyuan Magistrate Liu Pang-yu and half a dozen others at Liu’s official residence in November 1996 by assassins deemed connected to the underworld, Taiwan’s authorities began getting serious about trying to rid its ranks of those with ties to organized crime – but it’s no easy task. A report from that same yea…

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Episode 761 Powers Of the Mind In History, with Jen, the Arcane Observer 1:08:47

4h ago1:08:47

1:08:47

#paranormal #supernatural In this show, we talk about telepathy, telekinesis, and other abilities, as reported throughout history. Here are the links I mentioned in this show. https://psikolojist.com/historical-figures-known-for-psychic-abilities/ https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/religious-levitation Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observe…

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FORMOSA FILES IN CHINESE! CH53-更寮腳營區殺人事件—臺灣1962年兩大連續殺人案（1） 17:08

24h ago17:08

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過去的臺灣，似乎並不是一個非常平靜的地方。在1960年代，對外有持續發生小規模衝突的共產中國，對內則有軍隊紀律、匪諜滲透、省籍情節等問題。雖然實施了戒嚴，但社會的治安依然不甚穩定。而在1962年，民國51年，就發生了兩件駭人聽聞的連續殺人案。這集的 Formosa Files 中文版 Podcast，就讓兩位主持人來跟大家聊聊當年其中一件發生在軍營，罕為人知的殺人事件。主持人簡介： Eryk Michael Smith－ICRT南臺灣特派員，長期從事記者採編工作、聲音編輯，也會客串DJ。現居高雄，在臺灣已經居住了接近30年，認為臺灣是自己的家。 Eric Hsu（徐葆權）－彰化北斗人，從大學南漂高雄以來，人生的大部分時間都在高雄渡過。關心臺灣文史與地方文化發展，尤其是自己的兩個家鄉：北斗與…

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The Seguin Island Lighthouse 36:29

30m ago36:29

36:29

When an ambitious influencer and her struggling musician boyfriend attempt to renovate a cursed lighthouse, they’re possessed by the vengeful ghosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ballen Studios

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S5-E8 - Taiwan’s Stock Market Bubble – And the Crash of 1990 27:41

4d ago27:41

27:41

Shortly after the Lunar New Year of 1990, the Taiwan Stock Exchange (the Taiex) hit a peak of almost 12,500. Eight months later it had fallen to a low of about 2,500 – an 80% collapse, and one of the worst stock market crashes of all time! In this week’s Taiwan history Formosa Files episode, we’re looking at the “Great Stock Market Bubble” of the l…

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Episode 760 Television & the Paranormal; The Twilight Zone 24:20

4d ago24:20

24:20

#paranormal #supernatural Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal, supernatural, and / or unexplained, that you would like others to know about? If so, let me know. You can reach me at; salsidoparanorma…

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FORMOSA FILES IN CHINESE! CH52-臺灣戰後至今的人口問題—節育與「催生」政策 19:46

8d ago19:46

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臺灣在戰後很快的成為「復興基地」，接收了百萬播遷來臺的中國軍民，但仍需儲備「反攻大陸」所需的兵力；再加上農業社會需要大量人力，政府於是鼓勵生育，臺灣人口也隨之快速增加。然而在八十年後的今日，臺灣的生育率卻是世界倒數，人口也開始節節下降。這集的 Formosa Files 中文版 Podcast，就讓兩位主持人來跟大家聊聊，臺灣人口的故事與挑戰。主持人簡介： Eryk Michael Smith－ICRT南臺灣特派員，長期從事記者採編工作、聲音編輯，也會客串DJ。現居高雄，在臺灣已經居住了接近30年，認為臺灣是自己的家。 Eric Hsu（徐葆權）－彰化北斗人，從大學南漂高雄以來，人生的大部分時間都在高雄渡過。關心臺灣文史與地方文化發展，尤其是自己的兩個家鄉：北斗與高雄。…

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Episode 759 Experiences; Strange Smart Speaker Messages, Odd Monitor Footage, and More 24:03

5d ago24:03

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#paranormal #supernatural Messages from a deceased mother come across as clips from songs over a smart speaker system, a medical professional watches as a patient's bedsheets rise up off of them and then fall down again, and more true paranormal stories from the web. Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido…

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Kushtaka 35:24

6d ago35:24

35:24

Rodney’s old friend joins a survivalist group deep in the Alaskan Wilderness, only to discover that a shape-shifting creature lurks in the shadows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ballen Studios

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Episode 758 Experiences; A Strange Voice, a Ghost Nurse, and More 24:05

6d ago24:05

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#paranormal #supernatural A contractor is asked to wait outside of an empty house, the spirit of a nurse helps when no one else is available, and more true paranormal stories from the web. Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an expe…

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Episode 757 The Amityville Horror, Project Montauk, and More Long Island Strangeness, with Jen, the Arcane Observer 59:10

10d ago59:10

59:10

#paranormal #supernatural Do large corporations and / or military organizations set up bases in centers of high strangeness? Or do they somehow cause it? Or, is it both? If you want to find out more about the Amityville Horror house, and the Camp Hero / Montauk AF base, use those terms in any search engine. I found too many articles to put in one e…

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S5 - Mini Episode – Communist Parties in Taiwan (and a re-run on the gruesome tale behind Tomb Sweeping Festival 清明節) 19:29

14d ago19:29

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Taiwan is enjoying a four-day break for Qing Ming Jie, usually called Tomb Sweeping Festival (or Day) in English. Formosa Files is taking a bit of a break as well, but Eryk thought you might be interested in a short history of communist parties in Taiwan, so he recorded a mini episode on that topic. After seeing red, stay with the episode for a re-…

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Episode 756 Television & the Paranormal; The Twilight Zone 24:04

12d ago24:04

24:04

#review #tv #fiction #paranormal #supernatural In this show, I review two more episodes of the original Twilight Zone TV series. Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal, supernatural, and / or unexplain…

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FORMOSA FILES IN CHINESE! CH51-不名譽的「榮譽白人」—SA295號空難與臺斐關係 17:06

15d ago17:06

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臺灣自從1971年退出聯合國以來，在國際上逐漸面臨被孤立的困境。無獨有偶的，此時在非洲也有另一個被國際孤立的國家：南非。雖然非常具有爭議性，但兩個國家確實攜手合作了很長的一段時間，臺灣人當時在南非甚至還被授與「榮譽白人」，直到曼德拉上台後轉與中國建交為止。而就在兩國關係還相當密切的1987年，在印度洋上發生了一起空難，卻引發外界無限的陰謀論遐想。這集的 Formosa Files 中文版 Podcast，就讓兩位主持人來跟大家聊聊，「榮譽白人」與這起空難的故事。主持人簡介： Eryk Michael Smith－ICRT南臺灣特派員，長期從事記者採編工作、聲音編輯，也會客串DJ。現居高雄，在臺灣已經居住了接近30年，認為臺灣是自己的家。 Eric Hsu（徐葆權）－彰化北斗人，從大學南漂高…

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Episode 755 Experiences; The Man at the End of the Hallway, the Hand on the Edge of the Bed, and More 24:12

13d ago24:12

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#paranormal #supernatural A child tells their parent of an apparition of a man at the end of the hallway, another child sees a hand grab the edge of their bunkbed, and more true paranormal stories from the web. Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Hav…

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Rolling Heads 34:47

13d ago34:47

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Stranded in the Wyoming wilderness, a group of friends is hunted by rolling, flesh-eating heads that whisper their victims’ final words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ballen Studios

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Episode 754 Experiences; Figures of Shadow and Light, Growling Creatures, and More 24:08

15d ago24:08

24:08

#paranormal #supernatural Strange figures of shadow and light in a dry river bed, a growling creature in the woods, and more true paranormal stories from the web. Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal…

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Episode 753 The Paranormal and Popular Culture Legacy of the Warrens, with Jen, the Arcane Observer 1:01:43

15d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

#paranormal #supernatural In this show, we discuss the cases, controversy, and overall impact that the Warrens had on the paranormal and popular culture in general. Here are two of the articles I used to make this show. https://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-and-lorraine-warren https://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-and-lorraine-warren-abuse Please follow …

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S5-E7- First “Bits and Pieces” Episode of Season 5 20:42

18d ago20:42

20:42

If we left in all the material we discover when researching topics, our episodes would be many hours long, so we try to force ourselves not to go down too many rabbit holes. But it’s a problem: we find so many “goodies” that are too good not to share! Our solution: a “Bits and Pieces” episode every now and then. In this first one for Season Five, w…

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Episode 752 Television & the Paranormal; The Twilight Zone 24:06

20d ago24:06

24:06

#review #tv #fiction #paranormal #supernatural Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal, supernatural, and / or unexplained, that you would like others to know about? If so, let me know. You can reach me…

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FORMOSA FILES IN CHINESE! CH50-原漢族群的界線「土牛溝」—不斷後退的臺灣「番界」 11:44

23d ago11:44

11:44

臺灣從荷蘭、明鄭時期以來，不斷的有漢人來此開墾。然而在開墾的過程中，難免會與原住民發生爭端與衝突。而在漢人開始大舉來臺的清代，雖然政府透過各種方式想要避免漢人與原住民發生爭執，但似乎總是成效不佳。甚至在清代中後期以至於日治時期，為了開發臺灣的樟腦資源與擴張帝國治理的邊界，臺灣原漢族群的界線也隨之快速後退。這集的 Formosa Files 中文版 Podcast，就讓兩位主持人來跟大家聊聊，清代時的臺灣「番界」，「土牛溝」的故事。主持人簡介： Eryk Michael Smith－ICRT南臺灣特派員，長期從事記者採編工作、聲音編輯，也會客串DJ。現居高雄，在臺灣已經居住了接近30年，認為臺灣是自己的家。 Eric Hsu（徐葆權）－彰化北斗人，從大學南漂高雄以來，人生的大部分時間都在高雄…

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Episode 751 Experiences; Mimic Encounters, Spiky Shadow Figures, and More 24:07

23d ago24:07

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#paranormal #supernatural A helpful mimic, a spiky shadow figure with glowing white eyes, and more true paranormal stories from the web. Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal, supernatural, and / or u…

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La Lechuza 36:04

22d ago36:04

36:04

When a corrupt businessman crosses the wrong family, La Lechuza is summoned and no amount of money can save him from the creature’s vengeance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ballen Studios

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Episode 750 Experiences; Ghostly Little Girls, Featureless Figures, and More 24:29

22d ago24:29

24:29

#paranormal #supernatural A childhood memory of playing with little girls from another time, a parent's child tells them of featureless figures all in white clothes, and more true paranormal stories from the web. Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana H…

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Episode 749 Haunted Statues and Monuments, with Jen, the Arcane Observer 1:04:09

23d ago1:04:09

1:04:09

#paranormal #supernatural We continue talking about haunted objects, moving on to larger things like statues and monuments, and cemeteries and graveyards. For further reading, please check out the links below. https://learningsupernatural.com/haunted-objects/ https://learningsupernatural.com/different-types-of-haunted-objects-and-their-stories/ htt…

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Episode #90-Climate Fiction Author R.F. Walden Presents-Denmark Island of Samso Converts to 100% Renewable Energy 18:16

23d ago18:16

18:16

It can be done!

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51. Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Taiwan, collective weakness, and a new world order (March 17, 2025) 23:45

28d ago23:45

23:45

Anders Fogh Rasmussen is former Prime Minister of Denmark (2001-2009) and Secretary General of NATO (2009-2014). He’s Chairman of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation. We sat down with Rasmussen this week at Yushan Forum, the annual summit organized by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation. Rasmussen is worr…

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Episode 748 Listener Experiences, with Joey 50:14

29d ago50:14

50:14

#paranormal #supernatural This show started off as one thing, led to another, before finally returning to what it was originally meant to be, so please forgive me for how chaotic it may seem. Special thanks to everyone who called in, as well as to Joey, for sharing his experience. Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-h…

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S5-E6 – A 22-year-old Russian (spy?) Visits Taiwan in 1875 28:38

25d ago28:38

28:38

Pavel Ivanovich Ibis, or Paul Ibis, a 22-year-old Russian naval officer (he was born in today’s Estonia) embarked alone on a dangerous and adventurous journey – on foot – through Taiwan in the winter of 1875. At the time, much of the island was under Qing rule; a prefecture of Fujian Province. So, what was he doing here? He left very detailed accou…

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FORMOSA FILES IN CHINESE! CH49-臺灣最知名的黑人牙膏—人手一管的種族歧視（？） 11:08

30d ago11:08

11:08

如果要說到臺灣人過去最熟悉的牙膏品牌，「黑人牙膏」絕對是名列前茅。即使後來因為可能有種族歧視的意味而全面改名為「好來牙膏」，商標的顏色也幾度調整，但依然還是臺灣各大賣場架上最常見的牙膏品牌。這集的 Formosa Files 中文版，就讓兩位主持人來一起聊聊這個歷史意外悠久的牙膏品牌，以及它背後的一些歷史爭議故事。主持人簡介： Eryk Michael Smith－ICRT南臺灣特派員，長期從事記者採編工作、聲音編輯，也會客串DJ。現居高雄，在臺灣已經居住了接近30年，認為臺灣是自己的家。 Eric Hsu（徐葆權）－彰化北斗人，從大學南漂高雄以來，人生的大部分時間都在高雄渡過。關心臺灣文史與地方文化發展，尤其是自己的兩個家鄉：北斗與高雄。…

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Episode 747 Experiences; Woman in White, Strange Sounds, and More 24:37

30d ago24:37

24:37

#paranormal #supernatural A sighting of a ghost woman, an unusual pizza delivery run, and more true paranormal stories from the web. Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal, supernatural, and / or unexp…

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Dance of Death 36:22

29d ago36:22

36:22

Rodney runs into a mysterious man who knows too much and learns about a dancer’s deadly final performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ballen Studios

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Episode 746 Experiences; Ghost Cat, Time Distortion, and More 24:21

1M ago24:21

24:21

#paranormal #supernatural Someone with several encounters with a ghost cat, time passing in strange ways for two sisters driving home, and more. Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal, supernatural, an…

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Episode 745 Haunted Objects, with Jen, the Arcane Observer 1:20:27

1M ago1:20:27

1:20:27

#paranormal #supernatural Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal, supernatural, and / or unexplained, that you would like others to know about? If so, let me know. You can reach me at; salsidoparanorma…

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Episode #89-Climate Fiction Author R.F. Walden Presents-Malaysian Climate Hero Removes Ghost Nets 10:08

1M ago10:08

10:08

What a thrill to learn about this hero and his company, Ocean Quest.

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Episode 744 Television & the Paranormal; The Twilight Zone 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

#review #tv #fiction #paranormal #supernatural Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal, supernatural, and / or unexplained, that you would like others to know about? If so, let me know. You can reach me…

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S5-E5 - South Africa and Taiwan (And the Sad Story of SAA Flight 295) 27:21

1M ago27:21

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November 28, 1987: South African Airways Flight 295 departs from Taipei bound for Johannesburg. Somewhere near Mauritius, a mysterious fire breaks out. The crew fights hard to extinguish it, but sadly, the plane and all 159 people on board are doomed to a watery grave in the Indian Ocean. The crash of SAA Flight 295 raises questions: What was in th…

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FORMOSA FILES IN CHINESE! CH48-臺灣獨立的精神導師—彭明敏（part 2） 12:14

1M ago12:14

12:14

臺灣在追尋民主自由獨立的道路上，彭明敏教授是無法忽略的一位重量級人物。在日本留學時經歷了戰爭、原子彈，回到臺灣後又遇上二二八事件。而1964年的《台灣自救運動宣言》，讓他不得不在傳教士友人的協助下逃離臺灣，顛沛流離三十年，最終由於與李登輝的因緣而回到臺灣。這集的 Formosa Files 中文版，就讓兩位主持人來一起聊聊這位經歷離奇波折的臺灣民主前輩。主持人簡介： Eryk Michael Smith－ICRT南臺灣特派員，長期從事記者採編工作、聲音編輯，也會客串DJ。現居高雄，在臺灣已經居住了接近30年，認為臺灣是自己的家。 Eric Hsu（徐葆權）－彰化北斗人，從大學南漂高雄以來，人生的大部分時間都在高雄渡過。關心臺灣文史與地方文化發展，尤其是自己的兩個家鄉：北斗與高雄。…

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Episode 743 Television & the Paranormal; The Twilight Zone 24:06

1M ago24:06

24:06

#review #tv #fiction #paranormal #supernatural Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal, supernatural, and / or unexplained, that you would like others to know about? If so, let me know. You can reach me…

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50. Ukraine War, 3 years: Mariia Makarovych (Liberal Democratic League of Ukraine) 59:03

1M ago59:03

59:03

Mariia Makarovych is Head of the East Asian Office of the Liberal Democratic League of Ukraine. Today, we discuss the on-going peace negotiations, the role of civil society organizations the past three years, society preparedness prior to 2022, Russian propaganda since 2014, and today, the role of China. Makarovych is an economic and policy analyst…

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Devil at the Door 36:21

1M ago36:21

36:21

A young Rodney and his grandmother welcome a charming stranger at the door, only to realize he’s the devil and he won’t leave without a soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ballen Studios

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Episode 742 Paranormal Patterns, with Jen, the Arcane Observer, and Ricky from the A.I.P. Podcast 2:09:31

1M ago2:09:31

2:09:31

#paranormal #supernatural In this show, we cover a number of subjects within the paranormal, from angels and demons, to the djinn, shadow figures, and more. Special thanks to Ricky for joining Jen and I on this show. Please check out his podcast. https://linktr.ee/aipanythingispossible Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official…

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49. “The Battle for Taiwan” by Jonas Parello-Plesner (Live on Feb 19, 2025) 1:02:20

1M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Jonas Parello-Plesner is Executive Director of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation. He’s the author of the book, “The Battle for Taiwan”. “The Battle for Taiwan” (“Kampen om Taiwan”) was first published in Denmark in 2023 as the first book on Taiwan for the Danish audience. The English edition was published in April, 2024. Alliance of Democracie…