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In this episode we'll take a look at some of the "big men" of American folklore including Pecos Bill, Johnny Caw, Mink Fink, and John Henry. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Earlier today Wizards of the Coast issued a statement regarding the controversial proposed changes to the Open Gaming License. Will this make things better or worse?

Don't you hate it when you can't find that 1000 year old book you need? This ritual will fix that... Music, narration, and original story by Al Seeger This episode originally appeared on Eclectic Media Podcasts. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Al discusses his thoughts on the recent news of possible changes to Wizards of the Coast's Open Gaming License. Want to contact us? Email poigamestuio@gmail.com  

The start of the new year is a time to look ahead to the future, and in some cultures it is traditional to practice divination rituals to get an idea of what may lie ahead. What better time is there to do an episode about one of the most well known forms of divination, the tarot cards? In this episode our guest Nicki Ojeda discusses tarot cards, past life readings, and archetypal embodiments. You can find Nicki on Facebook and Instagram at Tarot with Tatiara. You can also connect with her at https://linktr.ee/tarotwithtatiara?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=68671c6d-e833-467f-8ca4-f65a820ac092 and www.tarotwithtatiara.com You can email Al at poigamestudio@gmail.com  

As the year 2022 draws to a close let's go out with an episode about one of my favorite hobbies: Dungeons and Dragons! Historical Gaming is a series where I discuss possible ways to do a D&D campaign in time periods outside of the realm of European inspired classical fantasy. In this episode we'll learn a little about what it was like to be a hobo in early twentieth century America and how you might use this for a campaign set in the 1920s-1930s. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Not all Christmases are merry and bright... As the year draws to a close we invite you to turn off the lights, light up your Christmas tree, curl up under a blanket, and enjoy this narration of Santa's Other Workshop. Story by KillaHawke1. This story can be found on creepypasta.wikia.com and is used under Creative Commons license. This episode originally appeared on Eclectic Media Podcasts on Anchor.FM Music used in this episode: Song 1: Colder than Wisconsin by Al Seeger Song 2: Abandon Hope by Al Seeger Song 3: Strange Things are Afoot by Al Seeger Song 4: Dark Secrets of the Universe by Bandersn4tch Song 5: Untitled part 4 by Arcane Song 6: Untitled part 1 by Arcane Song 7: March of the Snowmen by Tommy Mutiu Song 8: Silent Night by Lesfm Songs 4, 7, and 8 are from Pixabay and are public domain Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

In this episode Al talks with Zaga from the Hip 2 the Game Podcast about his visit to Salem, Massachusetts. We discuss some of the things to do there as well as witchcraft, psychics, and paranormal experiences. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

As the end of the year approaches Al discusses one of the darker aspects of Christmas traditions.   Music used in this episode that is not by Al Seeger is from Pixabay and public domain: Lo-Fi Vinyl Deck the Halls by Pretty Sleepy Art Festival of Light by Dream Protocol The Ancients by Al Seeger Colder than Wisconsin by Al Seeger God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Lestfm March of the Snowmen by Tommy Mutiu Carol of the Bells by Julius H Falling Snow by Dream Protocol Quiet Eve by Julius H Christmas Vacation by Sound Gallery   Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

This episode features a classic (and somewhat disturbing) creepypasta. This episode originally appeared on The Eclectic Media Project on Anchor.FM This story can be found on Creepypasta.wikia.com and is used under Creative Commons Licensing. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at an archeological dig site? Jeff, one of Al's buddies from the college years, wondered the same thing. In 2021 he signed up to go on an archeology field camp at the Koster Site in southwest Illinois. This site has evidence of human habitation going back almost 9000 years. Jeff discusses the site's history and shares some of his experiences from working on the dig site. CORRECTION: After posting this episode Jeff informed me that the name of the site is actually the German site. The Koster site is another site in Illinois. If you want to see more of Jeff you can visit his YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@corm1000. He has his own video up about the field camp experience. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

This episode is a little different from most of my Creepypasta Theater episodes in that while I did write a story it isn't entirely my own. The story can be found on Creepypasta.wikia.com but the original post only had a couple of paragraphs and several pictures. The post also would have set the story in the United Kingdom. I re-worded the second paragraph so this story can take place anywhere. I also created descriptions of each photograph and my interpretations of what could have been happening. The video for this episode is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zQj1MEbU23w Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

In this episode guest Erin Scott discusses some of the folklore around Blues legend Robert Johnson. You can listen to Erin's podcast "Traveling the Delta Blues Highway" at https://audiochic.net/ Want to contact Al? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Happy Halloween! Be careful when you mock another person's beliefs... Written by Jake Wick This story can be found on creepypasta.wikia.com and is protected by a creative commons license. Music and narration by Al Seeger. Most images are from Pixabay and are public domain. Some images by Al Seeger.

What if your TV could give you the answers to all of life's deepest questions? This story is by Jett Cyber and can be found on Creepypasta.wikia.com and is used under Creative Commons. Music and narration by Al Seeger This episode originally appear on the Eclectic Media Podcast site on Anchor.FM Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Al talks with his college buddy Jeff about some of the theories used to describe paranormal events, such as the Stone Tape Theory and the Akashic Records. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com You can visit Jeff's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/corm1000  

Al reads one of the classic creepypastas. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Remember when everything you enjoyed was part of a vast Satanic plot? Al remembers. In this episode Al discusses the Satanic Panic, a time in the 80s when parents' groups, televangelists, and media personalities claimed that Dungeons & Dragons, heavy metal music, horror movies, and pretty much anything else the kids were into would make them drug addicted, devil worshiping, mass murders. CORRECTION: I accidentally referred to It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown as It's A Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

The episode was originally published on The Eclectic Media Project's channel on Anchor.FM. It is being re-posted here with permission of all involved.   Did you know Musically Challenged co-host Al formed a band with some friends back in college? On this episode Chad talks with Al and his former band mates Dan, Jeff, and Kurt as they discuss the music they recorded as the band Arcane back in the late 1990s at UW Oshkosh. You'll get to hear four of their songs in their entirety plus the background of each song. 1. Astral Plane 2. Crashing Thunder 3. Past Life's Dream 4. Forbidden (The Seeress Prophecy) Want to keep up with the band members' current projects? Jeff's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/corm1000 Dan's Podcast: https://radiofreeborderlands.libsyn.com/ Kurt's video production company: https://www.dropframe.com/ Al's role playing game publishing company: www.poigamestudio.com Contact email poigamestudio@gmail.com

This episode originally appeared on Eclectic Media Podcasts on Anchor.fm *****CONTENT WARNING: Child murder, suicide*****   Some episodes are lost for a reason...   Music and narration by Al Seeger This story can be found on Creepypasta.wikia.com and is used under Creative Commons license. The video for this episode can be found on Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/A6bja7aqJQE