Digital Folklore podcast

Digital Folklore

Digital Folklore is an immersive audio adventure that takes place inside a fictional universe, but explores the real-world truths behind various expressions of internet culture and how each holds up a mirror to the society from which they emerge. This podcast is great for audio fiction fans who really really want to enjoy interview-based shows, or for listeners who love expert interviews and insights but long for something unique and unexpected. Join Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus as they explore the wild and wonderful world of online folklore, encountering a wide range of characters—both real and fictional—who provide a wealth of folkloric insight while simultaneously creating new lore. With topics ranging from the absurd to the unsettling, the Digital Folklore podcast is an accessible and entertaining way to learn about folkloric concepts and societal truths. Oh...and be sure to listen carefully—you never know what you might find.

Digital Folklore is an immersive audio adventure that takes place inside a fictional universe, but explores the real-world truths behind various expressions of internet culture and how each holds up a mirror to the society from which they emerge. This podcast is great for audio fiction fans who really really want to enjoy interview-based shows, or for listeners who love expert interviews and insights but long for something unique and unexpected. Join Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus as they explore the wild and wonderful world of online folklore, encountering a wide range of characters—both real and fictional—who provide a wealth of folkloric insight while simultaneously creating new lore. With topics ranging from the absurd to the unsettling, the Digital Folklore podcast is an accessible and entertaining way to learn about folkloric concepts and societal truths. Oh...and be sure to listen carefully—you never know what you might find.

 

#55

THE FAIK FILES | Chapter 3: The Mindset and Tools of a Digital Manipulator

This is Part Three of a ten-part miniseries exploring Perry Carpenter's latest book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions. Each episode kicks off with a dramatized reading of the "Whispers from the Static" vignette that opens the chapter, followed by an in-depth conversation with Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus, where they unpack the chapter's themes and real-world implications. Get the Book (Amazon Associate Link):  [FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions] (https://amzn.to/4cIAjww) Check out the website for more info:  [https://thisbookisfaik.com] (https://thisbookisfaik.com/) Voice credits for the opening "Whispers from the Static":  [Kayla Temshiv] (https://www.kaylatemshiv.com/)   This is the last episode we are publishing in this feed. If you enjoy The FAIK Files, be sure to follow the show's feed so you don't miss out on future episodes. Links to the show: --- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-faik-files-decoding-ai-deception/id1771521321 --- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CGEktxUQAbgwQaWB922Ip?si=9-NazIazRgKCDXudoGwAdQ --- All others: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2409237 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

30 MINS

30:41

07 Oct 2024


#54

THE FAIK FILES | Chapter 2: New Frontiers of Deception: AI and Synthetic Media

This is Part Two of a ten-part miniseries exploring Perry Carpenter's latest book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions. Each episode kicks off with a dramatized reading of the "Whispers from the Static" vignette that opens the chapter, followed by an in-depth conversation with Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus, where they unpack the chapter's themes and real-world implications.  Get the Book (Amazon Associate Link):  [FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions] (https://amzn.to/4cIAjww) Check out the website for more info:  [https://thisbookisfaik.com] (https://thisbookisfaik.com/) We'll be posting episodes 1 through 3 on this feed. If you enjoy The FAIK Files, be sure to follow the show's feed so you don't miss out on future episodes. Links to the show: --- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-faik-files-decoding-ai-deception/id1771521321 --- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CGEktxUQAbgwQaWB922Ip?si=9-NazIazRgKCDXudoGwAdQ --- All others: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2409237 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

28 MINS

28:42

30 Sep 2024


#53

THE FAIK FILES | Chapter 1: The Eternal Battle for the Mind

This is Part One of a ten-part miniseries exploring Perry Carpenter's latest book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions. Each episode kicks off with a dramatized reading of the "Whispers from the Static" vignette that opens the chapter, followed by an in-depth conversation with Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus, where they unpack the chapter's themes and real-world implications.  Get the Book (Amazon Associate Link):  [FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions] (https://amzn.to/4cIAjww) Check out the website for more info:  [https://thisbookisfaik.com] (https://thisbookisfaik.com/) We'll be posting episodes 1 through 3 on this feed. If you enjoy The FAIK Files, be sure to follow the show's feed so you don't miss out on future episodes. Links to the show: --- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-faik-files-decoding-ai-deception/id1771521321 --- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CGEktxUQAbgwQaWB922Ip?si=9-NazIazRgKCDXudoGwAdQ --- All others: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2409237 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

31 MINS

31:09

30 Sep 2024


#52

UPDATE: Perry Made Something Cool...

B&N Preorder Link: [https://faik.to/GetFAIKed] (https://faik.to/GetFAIKed) ====================================================================================== Amazon Preorder Link: [https://amzn.to/3Lg55kZ] (https://amzn.to/3Lg55kZ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off of pre-order books until July 17th if you join their free rewards program. Perry's new book FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions comes out October 1st of this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Jul 2024

01 MINS

01:56

11 Jul 2024


#51

Dr. Andrew Peck | Unplugged

Unplugged episodes are where we ditch all the fancy production and story elements and bring you the raw (or slightly edited) interviews with folklore experts. On today’s episode, Mason & Perry got to speak with Andrew Peck. This was a very special interview for us because it ties all the way back to the ending lines of season 1 episode 1. If it’s been a while since you’ve listened to that episode, you may have forgotten that we ended with a quote from Andrew’s paper: Tall, Dark, and Loathsome: The Emergence of a Legend Cycle in the Digital Age. And that was the perfect way to move into the rest of the season.  After that episode, Andrew was kind enough to reach out to us with some very encouraging words. That validation, right after our first episode, was incredibly encouraging. So it was an honor to be able to bring Andrew on the show in [episode 7 of Season 2] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/episodes/s2e7) . … and he blew us away with his acting and how “all in” he was in the role we wrote for him. If you haven’t yet listened to [that episode] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/episodes/s2e7) , you’ll want to add it to your list. Ok, let’s get unplugged… Guest: ---Dr. Andrew Peck ( [University Profile] (https://miamioh.edu/profiles/cas/andrew-peck.html) ) Additional Resources (Books are Amazon Associates Links to help support the show) --- [Digital Legend and Belief: The Slender Man, Folklore, and the Media] (https://amzn.to/3wwUbU8) , by Andrew Peck --- [Folklore and Social Media] (https://amzn.to/3K1wRRG) , edited by Andrew Peck and Trevor J. Blank ---Journal Article -- [Tall, Dark, and Loathsome: The Emergence of a Legend Cycle in the Digital Age] (https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5406/jamerfolk.128.509.0333) , by Andrew Peck ---Journal Article: [A Problem of Amplification: Folklore and Fake News in the Age of Social Media] (https://scholarlypublishingcollective.org/uip/jaf/article-abstract/133/529/329/227152/A-Problem-of-Amplification-Folklore-and-Fake-News) , by Andrew Peck --- [Digital Folklore Season 2, Episode 7: If Memory Serves (Mandela Effect, Folk Trust, & AI)] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/episodes/s2e7) --- [Folkwise Interview with Andrew] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2m_dhKF5dw&ab_channel=Folkwise) [🗣 Join our Discord community] (https://discord.gg/ugDFqNpjCc) [💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon] (https://patreon.com/digitalfolklore) [🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/) [📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/books-and-stuff) Find us on the socials: ---Twitter: [@digiFolklorePod] (https://twitter.com/digiFolklorePod) ---Facebook: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.facebook.com/DigitalFolklorePod) ---Instagram: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.instagram.com/digitalfolklorepod/) ---TikTok: [digitalfolklore] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/cd9023bc-9a2c-11ea-bbcb-a7f75b26f845/podcasts/f5479b52-ac4f-11eb-98b2-3f5655e86aac/episodes/6e29337c-8ec7-11ed-a6d1-bb16eab84628/tiktok.com/@digitalfolklore) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

13 May 2024

44 MINS

44:11

13 May 2024


#50

After the Episode | S2E10 (No-clipping Reality)

Perry & Mason catch up after the production of Season Two! ========================================================== Alas, Perry's audio track suffered some stuttering - but the gang reconvenes to debrief after a chaotic and wonderful adventure. Things we mentioned: ---How chaotically this episode came together, and we hint vaguely about a bunch of really cool stuff we almost did - and will be doing in the future. ---Some insight into details of the season's production, sound design, writing, etc. ---Mason brings up the " [Dead Internet Theory] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Internet_theory) " which he didn't clarify is a conspiracy theory, but at the heart of it is an idea that he felt compelling - that the noise of AI-generated content drives us farther apart online and into less accessible spaces. ---Some of our discord members share their favorite examples of liminal spaces! ---Somebody asked us if Gen Z was gonna be alright. Episode editing help by [Matt Bliss] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bliss/) of [MBPod] (https://www.mbpod.com/) . If you want to find the extra clips and BTS snippets, join our Discord server using the link below! [🗣 Join our Discord community] (https://discord.gg/ugDFqNpjCc) [💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon] (https://patreon.com/digitalfolklore) [🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/) [📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/books-and-stuff) Find us on the socials: ---Twitter: [@digiFolklorePod] (https://twitter.com/digiFolklorePod) ---Facebook: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.facebook.com/DigitalFolklorePod) ---Instagram: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.instagram.com/digitalfolklorepod/) ---TikTok: [digitalfolklore] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/cd9023bc-9a2c-11ea-bbcb-a7f75b26f845/podcasts/f5479b52-ac4f-11eb-98b2-3f5655e86aac/episodes/6e29337c-8ec7-11ed-a6d1-bb16eab84628/tiktok.com/@digitalfolklore) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Mar 2024

51 MINS

51:22

11 Mar 2024


#49

No-Clipping Reality (Liminal Spaces & Possibility)

No-Clipping Reality (Liminal Spaces & Possibility) ================================================== Out of the frying pan, and into the... backrooms, I guess? Welcome to the final episode of Digital Folklore's second season! We hope you've enjoyed the ride so far. Perry and Mason wander through endless, yellow, dank, decrepit hallways. Will they find Digby? Will Todd find them? What's going on? Where do we go from here? I don't know, I just write the shownotes. Speaking of writing the shownotes - Hey, if you're reading this - please join our Discord! Genuinely, it's a really rewarding place full of great folks - and we feel strongly about building a supportive community around our shared nerdiness. There's plenty of room for you! In This Episode: ---Voices from our discord community! ---The return of the famous Carterhaugh Twins*! ---Uncomfortably wet sound design (Mason says "you're welcome") ---Why transitions, waiting time, and all those other pockets of not-quite-doing-something-time are important. ---Rituals, fairytales, creepiness, light hearted joy, and so much more. *they're not actually twins, Daisy just got us saying that lol Guests: --- Dr Brittany Warman & Dr Sara Cleto:  Founders of the [Carterhaugh School of Folklore & The Fantastic] (https://carterhaughschool.com) ! They're incredible, and you should check out their work! Featuring voice acting from: --- Hannah Wright of [Inn Between] (https://pod.link/1387739113) * as NEWSCASTER 2 --- Brooke Jennett of [THIRTEEN] (https://thirteenpodcast.com/) as Digby (and one of the newscasters!) --- Rich Daigle of [Mouth Almighty] (http://www.mouthalmightyvo.com/) as Todd *Mason plays the character Larkin in Season 5 of Inn Between! [🗣 Join our Discord community] (https://discord.gg/ugDFqNpjCc) [💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon] (https://patreon.com/digitalfolklore) [🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/) [📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/books-and-stuff) Find us on the socials: ---Twitter: [@digiFolklorePod] (https://twitter.com/digiFolklorePod) ---Facebook: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.facebook.com/DigitalFolklorePod) ---Instagram: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.instagram.com/digitalfolklorepod/) ---TikTok: [digitalfolklore] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/cd9023bc-9a2c-11ea-bbcb-a7f75b26f845/podcasts/f5479b52-ac4f-11eb-98b2-3f5655e86aac/episodes/6e29337c-8ec7-11ed-a6d1-bb16eab84628/tiktok.com/@digitalfolklore) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

29 Feb 2024

44 MINS

44:04

29 Feb 2024


#48

After the Episode | S2E9 (Unwrapping our Presence)

Perry & Mason catch up after the production of the last episode! ================================================================ Things we mentioned: ---Perry & Mason discuss their most/least favorite emoji, their favorite contemporary legends, and their own embarrassing browser histories! ---Todd is real, and cursed Mason's editing computer. ---Mason reveals that he owns [PregnantSonic.com] (http://pregnantsonic.com) , which points to the patreon page for the excellent audio drama podcast [Inn Between] (https://www.thegoblinshead.com) (which Mason is a character on in the current season!) ---Perry retells an upsetting legend to Mason. ---Matt did some silly sound design in this one 👀 ---Listener messages and shout outs! Episode editing by [Matt Bliss] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bliss/) of [MBPod] (https://www.mbpod.com/) . If you want to find the extra clips and BTS snippets, join our Discord server using the link below! [🗣 Join our Discord community] (https://discord.gg/ugDFqNpjCc) [💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon] (https://patreon.com/digitalfolklore) [🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/) [📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/books-and-stuff) Find us on the socials: ---Twitter: [@digiFolklorePod] (https://twitter.com/digiFolklorePod) ---Facebook: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.facebook.com/DigitalFolklorePod) ---Instagram: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.instagram.com/digitalfolklorepod/) ---TikTok: [digitalfolklore] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/cd9023bc-9a2c-11ea-bbcb-a7f75b26f845/podcasts/f5479b52-ac4f-11eb-98b2-3f5655e86aac/episodes/6e29337c-8ec7-11ed-a6d1-bb16eab84628/tiktok.com/@digitalfolklore) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Feb 2024

35 MINS

35:03

05 Feb 2024


#47

Unwrapping Our Presence (Folklorist Favorites)

Unwrapping Our Presence (Folklorist Favorites) ============================================== Trapped by local small business owner, Todd, the gang attempts a daring escape. However, the fabric of this reality seems to be unraveling around them. Will they escape? Is this how they ended up driving off a cliff? Is Digby going to set off on his own, or stick with the crew? Tune in for all the answers - or perhaps, just more questions. In This Episode: ---Several familiar voices from season two, all together! ---Folklorists' favorite (and least favorite) emoji. ---Uncomfortable browsing history. ---Extreme supernatural happenings. (Super-nappenings?) ---Retellings of a few contemporary legends. Guests: --- [Josh Chapdelaine] (https://www.digitalvoid.media/) :  Co-Founder and Head of Production at [Digital Void] (https://digitalvoid.media/) , an internet literacies collective focused on how new and digital media affects humans. Josh is also Associate Director of the Media Studies MA program at CUNY Queens College, where he also teaches podcasting, social media, and propaganda. --- [Joel Best] (http://joelbest.net/) , professor of sociology and criminal justice at the University of Delaware; author of [Halloween Sadism: The Evidence] (https://udspace.udel.edu/bitstreams/7d43bfba-d187-4767-a3b4-7b805baf0008/download) --- [Elizabeth (Libby) Tucker] (https://www.binghamton.edu/english/faculty/profile.html?id=ltucker) , distinguished service professor of English at Binghamton University. --- [Daisy Ahlstone] (https://twitch.tv/folkwise) , creator of [Folkwise] (https://twitch.tv/folkwise) . --- [Dr. Kristina Downs] (https://twitter.com/LeapingPrincess) , Executive Director at the Texas Folklore Society and Assistant Professor at Tarleton State University, host of [Crime Lore] (https://crimelorepod.com/about/) . --- [Dr Cassandra Pfeifer] (https://twitter.com/cassndrapfeifer) , author, educator, and folklorist. Featuring voice acting from: --- Brooke Jennett of [THIRTEEN] (https://thirteenpodcast.com/) as Digby --- Rich Daigle of [Mouth Almighty] (http://www.mouthalmightyvo.com/) as Todd [🗣 Join our Discord community] (https://discord.gg/ugDFqNpjCc) [💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon] (https://patreon.com/digitalfolklore) [🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/) [📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/books-and-stuff) Find us on the socials: ---Twitter: [@digiFolklorePod] (https://twitter.com/digiFolklorePod) ---Facebook: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.facebook.com/DigitalFolklorePod) ---Instagram: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.instagram.com/digitalfolklorepod/) ---TikTok: [digitalfolklore] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/cd9023bc-9a2c-11ea-bbcb-a7f75b26f845/podcasts/f5479b52-ac4f-11eb-98b2-3f5655e86aac/episodes/6e29337c-8ec7-11ed-a6d1-bb16eab84628/tiktok.com/@digitalfolklore) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Feb 2024

47 MINS

47:07

02 Feb 2024


#46

Dr. Ian Brodie | Unplugged

Unplugged episodes are where we ditch all the fancy production and story elements and bring you the raw (or slightly edited) interviews with folklore experts. On today’s episode, Mason & Perry got to speak with Ian Brodie. Dr. Brodie leads us through a fascinating discussion about humor, absurdism, dad jokes, improv, and the human condition. Ok, let’s get unplugged… Guest: ---Dr. Ian Brodie ( [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/AVulgarArt) ) ( [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrodie/) ) ( [YouTube] (https://youtube.com/@IanBrodiePants) ) ( [Website] (https://www.avulgarart.com/) ) Additional Resources (Books are Amazon Associates Links to help support the show) --- [University Page] (https://www.cbu.ca/faculty-staff/directory/ian-brodie/) --- [A Vulgar Art: A New Approach to Stand-Up Comedy (Folklore Studies in a Multicultural World Series)] (https://amzn.to/3HRaLQN) , by Ian Brodie --- [Old Trout Funnies: The Comic Origins of the Cape Breton Liberation] (https://amzn.to/48KBiux) , by Ian Brodie --- [COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories: QAnon, 5G, the New World Order and Other Viral Ideas] (https://amzn.to/48J2E4r) , by John Bodner, Wendy Welch, Ian Brodie, Anna Muldoon, Donald Leech, and Ashley Marshall --- [Folkwise Interview with Ian Brodie] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLTU2XHQJUI&ab_channel=Folkwise) [🗣 Join our Discord community] (https://discord.gg/ugDFqNpjCc) [💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon] (https://patreon.com/digitalfolklore) [🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/) [📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/books-and-stuff) Find us on the socials: ---Twitter: [@digiFolklorePod] (https://twitter.com/digiFolklorePod) ---Facebook: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.facebook.com/DigitalFolklorePod) ---Instagram: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.instagram.com/digitalfolklorepod/) ---TikTok: [digitalfolklore] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/cd9023bc-9a2c-11ea-bbcb-a7f75b26f845/podcasts/f5479b52-ac4f-11eb-98b2-3f5655e86aac/episodes/6e29337c-8ec7-11ed-a6d1-bb16eab84628/tiktok.com/@digitalfolklore) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Jan 2024

51 MINS

51:04

25 Jan 2024


#45

After the Episode | S2E8 (The Death of Meaning)

Perry & Mason catch up after the production of the last episode. ================================================================ Things we mentioned: ---We are joined again by our interview editor and all around great guy, [Matthew Bliss] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bliss/) ! ---Let's talk about Todd ---We forecast the upcoming 'Unplugged Episode' with Ian Brodie ---Mason says, "I'm gonna say absolutely nothing useful" and then shares something mildly interesting. ---Listener messages and shout outs Episode editing by [Matt Bliss] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bliss/) of [MBPod] (https://www.mbpod.com/) . If you want to find the extra clips and BTS snippets, join our Discord server using the link below! [🗣 Join our Discord community] (https://discord.gg/ugDFqNpjCc) [💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon] (https://patreon.com/digitalfolklore) [🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/) [📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/books-and-stuff) Find us on the socials: ---Twitter: [@digiFolklorePod] (https://twitter.com/digiFolklorePod) ---Facebook: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.facebook.com/DigitalFolklorePod) ---Instagram: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.instagram.com/digitalfolklorepod/) ---TikTok: [digitalfolklore] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/cd9023bc-9a2c-11ea-bbcb-a7f75b26f845/podcasts/f5479b52-ac4f-11eb-98b2-3f5655e86aac/episodes/6e29337c-8ec7-11ed-a6d1-bb16eab84628/tiktok.com/@digitalfolklore) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Jan 2024

40 MINS

40:48

15 Jan 2024


#44

The Death of Meaning (Gen Z Humor, Absurdism, & Trust in Platforms)

The Death of Meaning (Gen Z Humor, Absurdism, & Trust in Platforms) =================================================================== The gang reconvenes! Perry & Mason venture once again into Todd's Pawn Shop, just in time for "Dada December" - but it would seem that the prices aren't the only unbelievable thing there... In This Episode: ---Two familiar voices! ---Why is Gen Z humor so absurd? Or... is it even that unique? ---How our trust in online platforms has been eroded. ---Expressions of authenticity online. ---What we can learn from studying humor. ---Several easter eggs for keen-eared listeners. ---We can (and should) appreciate joy for its own sake. Guests: --- [Josh Chapdelaine] (https://www.digitalvoid.media) :  Co-Founder and Head of Production at [Digital Void] (https://digitalvoid.media) , an internet literacies collective focused on how new and digital media affects humans. Josh is also Associate Director of the Media Studies MA program at CUNY Queens College, where he also teaches podcasting, social media, and propaganda. --- [Ian Brodie] (https://culture.cbu.ca/Ian_Brodie.html) : Folklorist, and author of [A Vulgar Art: A New Approach to Stand-up Comedy] (https://www.amazon.com/Vulgar-Art-Approach-Stand-Up-Multicultural/dp/1628461829) He researches the intersection of folk culture and mass media, ranging from local radio song contests to the supernatural in children’s television. Ian currently serves as the President-Elect of both the Folklore Studies Association of Canada and the International Society for Contemporary Legend Research. Featuring voice acting from: --- Brooke Jennett of [THIRTEEN] (https://thirteenpodcast.com/) as Digby --- Rich Daigle of [Mouth Almighty] (http://www.mouthalmightyvo.com) as Todd [🗣 Join our Discord community] (https://discord.gg/ugDFqNpjCc) [💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon] (https://patreon.com/digitalfolklore) [🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/) [📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/books-and-stuff) Find us on the socials: ---Twitter: [@digiFolklorePod] (https://twitter.com/digiFolklorePod) ---Facebook: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.facebook.com/DigitalFolklorePod) ---Instagram: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.instagram.com/digitalfolklorepod/) ---TikTok: [digitalfolklore] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/cd9023bc-9a2c-11ea-bbcb-a7f75b26f845/podcasts/f5479b52-ac4f-11eb-98b2-3f5655e86aac/episodes/6e29337c-8ec7-11ed-a6d1-bb16eab84628/tiktok.com/@digitalfolklore) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Jan 2024

51 MINS

51:51

08 Jan 2024


#43

Ben Radford | Unplugged

Welcome to Digital Folklore Unplugged! Unplugged episodes are where we ditch all the fancy production and story elements and bring you the raw (or slightly edited) interviews with folklore experts. On this episode, Perry & Mason sit down with Ben Radford to get the lowdown on creepy clowns, media literacy, the influence of folklore, and the psychological aspects of human beliefs. We touch on how misinformation and panic are spread through hoaxes and social media, using the example of clown sighting panics as a case study. Ben also discusses his investigations into paranormal phenomena and the experiences and empathy needed for effective investigation. His approach to investigative skepticism emphasizes the necessity for empathy, respect, and rigorous research.  Ok, let’s get unplugged… Guest: ---Ben Radford ( [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/btradford) ) ( [Website] (https://benjaminradford.com/) ) ( [Podcast] (https://pod.link/1226273233) ) Ben's Books (Amazon Associate Links) --- [America the Fearful: Media and the Marketing of National Panics] (https://amzn.to/3RRCS7Y) --- [Bad Clowns] (https://amzn.to/3NBRCp2) --- [Investigating Ghosts: The Scientific Search for Spirits] (https://amzn.to/47c4JEj) --- [Scientific Paranormal Investigation: How to Solve Unexplained Mysteries] (https://amzn.to/47eXlrI) --- [Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore] (https://amzn.to/3RSikMK) ---... and [many more books] (https://amzn.to/41CXELK) by Ben [🗣 Join our Discord community] (https://discord.gg/ugDFqNpjCc) [💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon] (https://patreon.com/digitalfolklore) [🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/) [📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/books-and-stuff) Find us on the socials: ---Twitter: [@digiFolklorePod] (https://twitter.com/digiFolklorePod) ---Facebook: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.facebook.com/DigitalFolklorePod) ---Instagram: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.instagram.com/digitalfolklorepod/) ---TikTok: [digitalfolklore] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/cd9023bc-9a2c-11ea-bbcb-a7f75b26f845/podcasts/f5479b52-ac4f-11eb-98b2-3f5655e86aac/episodes/6e29337c-8ec7-11ed-a6d1-bb16eab84628/tiktok.com/@digitalfolklore) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Dec 2023

59 MINS

59:50

25 Dec 2023


#42

A Special Holiday Message for You

Happy Holidays! =============== Everyone here at Digital Folklore wants to extend their holiday well-wishes, as well as a special reading of a classic Christmas poem. Thank you, for everything. We wouldn't be here if it weren't for you! Happy holidays, happy new year, and to all a good night. [🗣 Join our Discord community] (https://discord.gg/ugDFqNpjCc) [💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon] (https://patreon.com/digitalfolklore) [🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/) [📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/books-and-stuff) Find us on the socials: ---Twitter: [@digiFolklorePod] (https://twitter.com/digiFolklorePod) ---Facebook: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.facebook.com/DigitalFolklorePod) ---Instagram: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.instagram.com/digitalfolklorepod/) ---TikTok: [digitalfolklore] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/cd9023bc-9a2c-11ea-bbcb-a7f75b26f845/podcasts/f5479b52-ac4f-11eb-98b2-3f5655e86aac/episodes/6e29337c-8ec7-11ed-a6d1-bb16eab84628/tiktok.com/@digitalfolklore) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Dec 2023

08 MINS

08:38

24 Dec 2023


#41

Digital Folklore: The Journey So Far

In this special catch-up episode, Digital Folklore podcast creators Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus have a candid chat about the show so far. They spill behind-the-scenes secrets about unexpected plot twists, their creative process for audio storytelling, and how they brought this modern folklore to life. You'll also learn some fun and interesting ways their real life circumstances have woven their way into the show's mythos. The hosts share behind-the-scenes insights from interviews and emphasize the value of preserving modern folklore. Whether you're a longtime listener or just tuning in, this episode lets you in on the hosts' journey and the growth of Digital Folklore from idea to award-winning show. [🗣 Join our Discord community] (https://discord.gg/ugDFqNpjCc) [💁‍♀️ Support us on Patreon] (https://patreon.com/digitalfolklore) [🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/) [📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related books] (https://digitalfolklore.fm/books-and-stuff) Find us on the socials: ---Twitter: [@digiFolklorePod] (https://twitter.com/digiFolklorePod) ---Facebook: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.facebook.com/DigitalFolklorePod) ---Instagram: [DigitalFolklorePod] (https://www.instagram.com/digitalfolklorepod/) ---TikTok: [digitalfolklore] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/cd9023bc-9a2c-11ea-bbcb-a7f75b26f845/podcasts/f5479b52-ac4f-11eb-98b2-3f5655e86aac/episodes/6e29337c-8ec7-11ed-a6d1-bb16eab84628/tiktok.com/@digitalfolklore) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Dec 2023

56 MINS

56:12

11 Dec 2023