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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Recent Episodes
  • FAIK Miniseries (sneak peek) | Chapter 3: The Mindset and Tools of a Digital Manipulator
    Oct 7, 2024 – 30:41
  • FAIK Miniseries (sneak peek) | Chapter 2: New Frontiers of Deception: AI and Synthetic Media
    Sep 30, 2024 – 34:12
  • FAIK Miniseries (sneak peek) | Chapter 1: The Eternal Battle for the Mind
    Sep 30, 2024 – 34:39
  • UPDATE: Perry Made Something Cool...
    Jul 11, 2024 – 01:56
  • Dr. Andrew Peck | Unplugged
    May 13, 2024 – 44:11
  • After the Episode | S2E10 (No-clipping Reality)
    Mar 11, 2024 – 51:22
  • No-Clipping Reality (Liminal Spaces & Possibility)
    Feb 29, 2024 – 44:04
  • After the Episode | S2E9 (Unwrapping our Presence)
    Feb 5, 2024 – 35:03
  • Unwrapping Our Presence (Folklorist Favorites)
    Feb 2, 2024 – 47:07
  • Dr. Ian Brodie | Unplugged
    Jan 25, 2024 – 51:04
  • After the Episode | S2E8 (The Death of Meaning)
    Jan 15, 2024 – 40:48
  • The Death of Meaning (Gen Z Humor, Absurdism, & Trust in Platforms)
    Jan 8, 2024 – 51:51
  • Ben Radford | Unplugged
    Dec 25, 2023 – 59:50
  • A Special Holiday Message for You
    Dec 24, 2023 – 08:38
  • Digital Folklore: The Journey So Far
    Dec 11, 2023 – 56:12
  • Dr. Andrea Kitta | Unplugged
    Dec 4, 2023 – 55:40
  • After the Episode | S2E7 (If Memory Serves)
    Dec 4, 2023 – 39:12
  • If Memory Serves (The Mandela Effect, Trust vs. Truth, & AI)
    Nov 30, 2023 – 01:02:18
  • Dr. Kristina Downs | Unplugged
    Nov 21, 2023 – 54:19
  • After the Episode | S2E6 (Statistically Conscious)
    Nov 15, 2023 – 32:43
  • Statistically Conscious (Artificial Intelligence)
    Nov 13, 2023 – 01:03:54
  • Dr. Jeana Jorgensen | Unplugged
    Nov 8, 2023 – 51:14
  • After the Episode | S2E5 (Down the Raccoon Hole)
    Nov 3, 2023 – 36:48
  • Down The Raccoon Hole (Deprogramming Conspiracies & Creepy Clown Lore)
    Oct 31, 2023 – 01:07:01
  • Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman | Unplugged
    Oct 23, 2023 – 01:02:17
  • After the Episode | S2E4 (Think of the Children)
    Oct 17, 2023 – 34:28
  • Think of the Children (Halloween Sadism & Internet Challenges)
    Oct 16, 2023 – 01:01:17
  • Dr. Lynne S. McNeill (Part 2) | Unplugged
    Oct 9, 2023 – 58:50
  • After the Episode | S2E3 (Defying Convention)
    Oct 4, 2023 – 31:13
  • Defying Convention (Memes, Conspiracy, & Communication)
    Oct 2, 2023 – 55:45
  • Dr. Lynne S. McNeill (Part 1) | Unplugged
    Sep 27, 2023 – 01:00:32
  • After the Episode | S2E2 (The Links Between Us)
    Sep 18, 2023 – 28:54
  • The Links Between Us (Algorithmic Identity, Goncharov, and Tumblr)
    Sep 18, 2023 – 56:55
  • Paul Prater | Unplugged
    Sep 11, 2023 – 49:38
  • After The Episode | S2E1 (Mark My Wizard)
    Sep 6, 2023 – 31:47
  • Mark My Wizard (Research, Inclusivity, & Collaboration)
    Sep 6, 2023 – 48:42
  • Chelsey Weber-Smith | Unplugged
    Aug 7, 2023 – 58:43
  • Lessons Learned, Survey Results, & Season 2 | Perry & Mason
    Jul 25, 2023 – 37:05
  • Mark Muncy | Unplugged
    Jun 26, 2023 – 01:02:06
  • Coming Soon - Season 2
    Jun 19, 2023 – 04:06
  • Dr. Diane A. Rodgers | Unplugged
    Jun 12, 2023 – 01:00:54
  • GennaRose Nethercott | Unplugged
    May 29, 2023 – 53:38
  • Technical Difficulties - Dr. Lynne McNeill
    May 22, 2023 – 51:13
  • Tell Me What You Remember (Defining Folklore)
    May 8, 2023 – 47:08
  • Ritual, Exorcism, and Religion - Dr. Francis Young
    Apr 24, 2023 – 41:28
  • Why is Old Tech Creepy? (Analog Horror, The Gothic & Hauntology)
    Apr 10, 2023 – 56:11
  • The Folklore of Live Action Roleplay (LARP) - Tara Marie Clapper
    Mar 27, 2023 – 39:44
  • See for Yourself (Urban Legends, Ghost Tours, & Legend Tripping)
    Mar 13, 2023 – 01:03:30
  • From Cautionary Tales: The Mummy's Curse
    Mar 10, 2023 – 43:41
  • An ARG Developer and Player Meet for the First Time - Niles Sankey & Matthew Bliss
    Feb 27, 2023 – 36:27
Recent Reviews
  • BigTL
    Both excellent and not so great.
    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.
  • Mysteries & True Crime!
    Love it!!!
    Just found this from my other fave, American Hysteria.
  • Drox1987
    Brilliant!
    Love this show, just found it and it aligns with all my interests, the intersection of tech, folklore, and myth!
  • maxined93
    Best of Both Worlds!
    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!
  • ijohn32
    The Ghost of Future Folk
    Perry and Mason make a great team providing us with a cornucopia of folklore and folklorists to the audience. Also a great listen and a great discord to boot.
  • Dee Cea
    Folklore with Lore
    Love the combination between lecture style information, vs the in-universe lore that shakes things up and keeps things fresh.
  • Ellie.Tea
    Love this
    Really good job guys!
  • Chris.Fiebelkorn
    My new favorite!
    As a geriatric millennial, I lived through the early days of home computers, the internet and early iCulture. Many of the references here I have memories of (looking at you Satanic Panic!) and hearing how internet culture is helping establish new folklore is really interesting. The hosts are great, the meta during each episode is very clever, and how they pull it all together as well. Highly recommended.
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  • Lycidasisdead
    New obsession
    Frames already fascinating subject matter in a format that’s deeply engaging and embedded in the internet folklore space. Learn about digital folklore while actively participating in it. Great guests. Super addictive. A hundred stars.
  • LTC1337
    Fun take on complex topics
    The format is such an entertaining way to present such nuanced and obscure topics. I find myself in a better mood after listening!
  • jamesheroic56
    Not your run-of-the-mill show
    Indeed, the format may not resonate with everyone. However, in my opinion, it's an absolute blast! It's like indulging in ear candy - a guilty pleasure that combines entertainment with learning.
  • FabianVidela
    Amazing show!!!
    I would like to express my appreciation to the creators for taking a chance. With countless podcasts covering similar topics, this one stands out as truly unique. The listening experience is exceptional, making it incredibly enjoyable and even binge-worthy. Perry and Mason have truly crafted something extraordinary with this show. I eagerly anticipate witnessing its growth and evolution in the future.
  • Tjvonp
    Great research with a surprising format
    Heads-up: In addition to the interviews and research, this show has a fictional "audiodrama" frame story. If you go into this expecting your standard "talking heads" informational podcast, you'll end up confused. However, if you want something that's fun, funny, and incredibly well sound-designed, and that is ALSO a well-researched deepdive into the weird corners internet culture, then this show is for you. As of April 2023, I think the most representative episode is aptly called "See For Yourself." Try it out!
  • JaneTheGhostbuster
    Drop the dramatized bits PLEASE
    Like many others have commented, I really wanted to like this podcast. I’ve been waiting for deep dives into exactly these topics, similar to what the two hosts did on their guest spot on the Imaginary Worlds podcast. Instead, I’m forced to listen to overly produced and wholly unfunny dramatized bits that are woven throughout the podcast in such a way that I can’t skip them without getting extremely frustrated. I hope the hosts sift through some of the feedback here and try something different in future. I’ll be back if and when that happens — I am fully supportive of the main thesis of the pod!
  • kjfdg
    Cool format
    I really enjoy this podcast and the unique format. It’s nice to hear something different. The characters you play, however dramatized or fictional they are, are entertaining. You sometimes cover topics that I wouldn’t normally care much about, but I still find myself looking forward to listening.
  • Crabbybabby
    Excited for this!
    I love this concept! They have great guests and cover really interesting stories. I’m excited for more episodes. Pls talk about Russian Sleep Experiment btw. I’m obsessed; idk why.
  • Jmmercer
    Great Pod
    I really enjoy listening to this podcast. The content is stellar and the interview portions, though at times a little “sticky” are a great addition. This has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts! Janine The ODDentity Podcast PodMoth Media Network
  • PeterWall
    Ugh. Trying to be two things at once, and failing
    I want so badly to like this podcast. The subject of folklore is fascinating, and they have—in little pockets of substantive material—covered some great stuff. But the parts with a fictional frame story into which the substantive material is embedded—no, buried—are just…exceedingly tiresome. Look, if you’re going to do a fiction podcast, do a fiction podcast. I will not listen to that, but surely otherwise will. Or if you want to do a podcast about folklore, then do a podcast about folklore. I would 100% listen to that. But I’ll give it maybe one more episode to get this sorted out before I stop listening.
  • Vanessa Jones287
    I have been enjoying this show
    Truly got immersed in the strange and fun world of FolkLore that Perry and Mason are Creating. Recommended!
  • Fred the Goatherder
    such a creative and cool concept
    maybe I’m the outlier here but I think the starting vignettes are really cool? and I really love the innovative structure. there are SO many pop culture podcasts out there, it is thrilling to hear people shaking up the format and trying new stuff… plus it’s well written, fun hosts, and nerdy in a tremendously enjoyable way!
  • Jerome Shaw 🤲🏾
    Revitalizing and fresh!
    Listened to Episode “Hidden Meanings”. Love the atmosphere of sound and music. The production is very professional and crisp. Really enjoy the playful chemistry of Perry and Mason. As a gamer myself, this podcast plucks a heartstring. A love letter that really connects with collectors of old. Found myself very immersed with the voice acting. Top notch! Also the way we dived into discussion with the developer from ARG. All the transitions make sense and are seamless. Recommend this to gamers and podcast lovers alike. Something new and fresh that we need.
  • Aphster
    Has potential
    Definitely has potential as far as the interview segments go. Personally, the dramatization segments aren’t my thing, so I’m gonna give it a few more episodes before I come to the conclusion on whether or not this podcast is for me. It’s just a preference of taste for me, but I’ll admit it is well done.
  • puppyzone2009
    i like it
    i mean i like it but it acts kinda serious. lore and unspookable are better if you like scary stories.
  • XXVI
    Has potential
    When the hosts drill down on the main content of the episode the podcast is very good. So far the guests have been interesting. The opening vignettes seem out of place and don’t really work for me. I’ll stay subscribed for a while and let the hosts get there sea legs. This has potential to be a keeper.
  • Chris Hacker Valley Studio
    Incredible show and what a production
    I feel like this show takes me on a journey and I am immersed in digital folklore from start to finish. New super fan here!
  • sodarntom
    Fun
    Interesting topics with entertaining twists and outstanding production value. A super fun listen and you definitely find yourself thinking about the topics after the episode ends.
  • Real Love Punk
    Be more authentic
    No disrespect, but the hosts don't have the comedic chops or the charisma to pull off the banter they inflict on us. The material and guests are top-notch. but please leave your humor to the professionals. Just have a regular conversation about the topic.
  • I hate lines!
    fascinating & sounds great!!
    the sound design is truly next level. if you grew up terminally online & live for dramatizing the internet, this show is a must listen!!! obsessed.
  • mspassell
    90,000 stars!!!!
    Digital Folklore is unlike any other show. It’s dark, academic, and absolutely hilarious. Perry and Mason aren’t making a podcast. They’re building a world. Enter if you dare!
  • Bpwthomas
    A variety of voices on one subject!
    I am really enjoying this show so far! I love the way the hosts contextualize the folklore that is popular to us, the folk, while also bringing in some experts to help us get a deeper understanding as well! There is something really enjoyable about the banter and the relationship the hosts have with one another, you can tell that they are friends who are passionate about the subject matter. I am eagerly awaiting the rest of the season!
  • wendyd3520
    Unique
    A change of pace from others in the genre.
  • cws12d
    Fun and fascinating
    Love to learn how urban legends work online
  • ChemicallyWrit
    Hits all the right notes
    This show for me is everything I love in a nonfiction show—scholarly analysis, interviewing experts, excellent sound quality, cryptids and the spooky things that I love but which are taken very seriously. I also adore the inclusion of the scripted audio drama-like elements. The whole show is both fun and kindhearted in a way I love.
  • Herr Kopplin
    The fake banter is insufferable
    The main content of the show is promising and well done but I absolutely cannot stand the fake scripted “banter” from the hosts. It adds nothing, is not delivered convincingly, and detracts from what could be a good experience. Stop overwriting the show and just let the content speak for itself.
  • RelNiss
    Super creative
    I’m impressed by the effort that went into this show!
  • gkbuhl
    Neat but overproduced
    Fun subject matter and compelling conversation, but has a distracting amount of background audio and editing chicanery. Hoping they ease up on it a bit in the future!
  • BrusselSprout71359
    A wild ride
    The subject matter, storytelling, and the production come together to make the listening experience immersive and fun and fascinating. Can’t wait for more episodes!
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