Digital Folklore

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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.

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Love it!!!

04/21/2024

Mysteries & True Crime!

Just found this from my other fave, American Hysteria.
Both excellent and not so great.

09/18/2024

BigTL

The subject matter of this podcast is really interesting! I love hearing the studies that are being done about Digital Folklore both current and throughout the decades. What I don't love is the hosts approach to their topics. They approach the subject of each podcast with a fictional story and then interrupt that story to focus on the topic of their episode. I find the fictional stories distracting and not well done. At this point I'm just skipping through the stories to get to the actual subject of the podcasts. I wish they would stop telling the stories.
Brilliant!

03/15/2024

Drox1987

Love this show, just found it and it aligns with all my interests, the intersection of tech, folklore, and myth!
Best of Both Worlds!

12/07/2023

maxined93

I love educational cultural analysis podcasts and well-produced audio fiction, and Digital Folklore is the best of both! Especially in the second season, the blend of informational interviews and overarching story is exciting and engaging. We really need this information, too—on AI, conspiracy theories, and their impact on our society. A great way to discuss these topics with everyone from your kids to your crazy uncle—but also enjoyable in its own right!

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.