Point Of Insanity Network

If you see an abandoned shack in the woods it might be best to stay away. Author unknown This story can be found on Creepypasta.wikia.com and is protected by creative commons license. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Get out on that dance floor, for the Song and Dance Man is here to play music and sing for your enjoyment! Credited to Dylan Charles. This story can be found on creepypasta.wikia.com and is protected by Creative Commons license. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

This episode Al is joined by guest Joao Vilca Soto to discuss some of the folklore of Andean culture and the story of Ai Apaec. One aspect of Andean culture is Ayni, or the law of reciprocity. Joao is part of two organizations that put this theory into practice through conservation and sustainable manufacturing. www.incamerch.com: Features clothing with Inca inspired designs made from recycled materials. www.rutaverde.org: Joao's nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainability research and habitat restoration. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Written by Al Seeger This story takes place right before the events of an earlier story I wrote called The Truth About Turnip Town. If you haven't listened to that story would recommend listening to that episode first. The link is below. https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/e/creepypasta-theater-the-truth-about-turnip-town/ Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Even a banshee is entitled to heartbreak. Guest narration by Tracy Nicholas. Visit Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com This story can be found on Creepypasta.wikia.com and is protected by creative commons license. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

We talk about the living and the dead, but what about the those who never had a chance to exist? Written by Brian56t This story can be found on creepypasta.wikia.com and is protected by creative commons license. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Who doesn't love a good tourist trap? In this episode we'll take a look at places where the laws of physics don't seem to apply. These locations are known by a variety of names with the most common one being mystery spot. We'll also take a look a related phenomenon called the gravity hill. A website that helps explain what goes on at a mystery spot: https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/mystery-spot-science.html Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

This is not the type of fairy tale your mother used to tell you. As you can probably tell by the title this episode contains expletives. Written by sleepyhallow_101 Guest narration by Tracy Nicholas Check out Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com This story can be found on creepypasta.wikia.com and is protected by creative commons license. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

How far would you go in the quest for knowledge? Author: Unknown This story can be found on Creepypasta.wikia.com and is used under creative commons license. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

This week's episode is more along the lines of interesting as opposed to strange. Al brings on his friend Tracy to discuss stage combat. Tracy is a certified instructor for several types of theatrical throwdowns and shares some of the tricks used when staging a fight. You can find Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Summer is nearing its end, so why not get out there and enjoy the beauty of nature? Just be careful. This episode features three short pastas about trips to the forest that ended badly. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

In this episode we'll take a look at one of the most well-known figures of American urban legends-The Hookman. Do not listen to this episode while parking at the local lover's lane. Content Warning: Sex, rape, and murder. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Enjoy this narration of one of the classic creepypastas! This story can be found on creepypasta.wikia.com and is protected by creative commons license. Guest narration by Tracy Nicholas. You can visit Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Beware of games you find on the internet. Author unknown This story can be found on Creepypasta.wiki.com and is protected by creative commons license. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Urban exploration is not for the faint of heart. Written by suomynona404 This story can be found at creepypasta.wikia.net and is used under creative commons license. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

It is a creepypasta ritual. Of course it will end well! Written by Icydice Narration by Tracy Nicholas. Visit Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com Tracy also works with The Folklore Podcast. You can check it out at www.thefolklorepodcast.com This story can be found at creepypasta.wikia.net and is used under creative commons license. Sound effects are from Pixabay and are public domain. Music by Al Seeger Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Undead wizards are a popular enemy in the world of fantasy literature, role playing games, and video games. But where did this idea of a wizard who preserves his body after death come from? In this episode Al discusses some possible literary and folkloric influences behind the lich.   Episode 234 of Geekery in General, if you want to learn a little more about the bogatyr: https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/e/geekery-in-general-234-legendary-weapons-part-8-russia/   An article I consulted for more information on the inspiration for some of the earliest original D&D monsters: https://diterlizzi.com/essay/owlbears-rust-monsters-and-bulettes-oh-my/   Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Al brings back his friend Jeff to discuss some of the cemeteries in the Chicago area. We did encounter some technical issues while recording this episode. I did my best to fix them. I apologize if the sound quality changes in a few places. You can visit Jeff's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@corm1000 One of Jeff's videos on Bachelor's Grove: https://youtu.be/UoNnNPirxpw Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

You never know who is really on the other side of that text conversation. Written by Pascal Chatterjee    Guest narration by Tracy Nicholas. Visit Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com Tracy also works with The Folklore Podcast. You can check it out at www.thefolklorepodcast.com   Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Al welcomes guests Robert and Melissa from the Haunted Tales podcast to discuss some monsters and legends from Austrian folklore. You can follow the Haunted Tales podcast at: Instagram: @hauntedtalespodcast Twitter: @hauntedtalespod Podcast page: https://hauntedtales.buzzsprout.com   CORRECTION: I mentioned the Ballad of Tam Lin being an Irish folktale. I double checked after recording and it is actually a Scottish legend. Want to email us? Contact poigamestudio@gmail.com