Explore every episode of the podcast Legends From The Pacific
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| 155: The Dead Man's Tree and Kapa | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:13:47 | |
Please support our show by purchasing our merch: ***** Did ancient Hawaiians wear clothes? Hawaiian Special Episode Learn of Hawaii's prized cloth, and how a woman saved the lost art of its creation. Featured Song: "Waimea I Ka La'i", by Natalie Ai Kamauu, courtesy of HI*Sessions → Join our email list Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. ***** Join our email list and claim your exclusive unaired episode today: Listen to unaired Hawaiian stories, and Kamu's paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: Send your unusual Pacific experience to be shared on a future episode. Instagram: Follow Legends from the Pacific wherever you listen to audio. → Follow via Apple Podcasts: → Follow via Google Podcasts: → Follow via Spotify: → Here’s our RSS feed: | |||
| 154: The Concubine Demon | 01 May 2024 | 00:13:48 | |
Please support our show by purchasing our merch: ***** What's the concubine demon? Legends from the Pacific, your Asian and Pacific Islander folklore & cultural history podcast returns for its fourth year, with a popular Chinese story. Featured Song: "Mystery" (Legends from the Pacific Theme Song), by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions → Join our email list Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. ***** Join our email list and claim your exclusive unaired episode today: Listen to unaired Hawaiian stories, and Kamu's paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: Send your unusual Pacific experience to be shared on a future episode. Instagram: Follow Legends from the Pacific wherever you listen to audio. → Follow via Apple Podcasts: → Follow via Google Podcasts: → Follow via Spotify: → Here’s our RSS feed: | |||
| 145: China's Child Warrior God - Nezha | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:11:10 | |
Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Who is Nezha? Discover this powerful deity's origins and his modern interpretations. Featured Song: "The River Runs", by John Cruz, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list Visit our store: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. ***** Join our email list and claim your exclusive unaired episode today: Listen to unaired Hawaiian stories, and Kamu's paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: Send your unusual Pacific experience to be shared on a future episode. Instagram: Twitter: Follow Legends from the Pacific wherever you listen to audio. → Follow via Apple Podcasts: → Follow via Google Podcasts: → Follow via Spotify: → Here’s our RSS feed: | |||
| 59: Before America's Cowboys, there were Hawaii's Paniolos | 17 May 2021 | 00:16:16 | |
Learn about Hawaii's cowboys, how they may be the best of the West, and Hawaiian slack key music. Support our book's Kickstarter Campaign before June 1st Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured song: "Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u" by Bobby Moderow, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Claim your exclusive unaired episode by joining our email list today: Listen to exclusive monthly bonus episodes, and Kamuela's unaired paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: Do you have an unusual Pacific experience you'd like to share? Send it to us, and it might be read on a future episode. | |||
| 58: Hawaii's H3 Highway | 10 May 2021 | 00:12:22 | |
Learn about America's most expensive highway, and its spiritual issues. Support our book's Kickstarter Campaign before June 1st Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured song: "La'ieikawai" by Hoku Zuttermeister, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Claim your exclusive unaired episode by joining our email list today: Listen to exclusive monthly bonus episodes, and Kamuela's unaired paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: Do you have an unusual Pacific experience you'd like to share? Send it to us, and it might be read on a future episode. | |||
| 57: Kamehameha III & The Great Mahele | 03 May 2021 | 00:16:28 | |
Learn how the Hawaiians lost their land, in what may be our grimmest episode. Support our book's Kickstarter Campaign before June 1st Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured song: "E Ku'ulei" by Kuana Torres Kahele, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Claim your exclusive unaired episode by joining our email list today: Listen to exclusive monthly bonus episodes, and Kamuela's unaired paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: Do you have an unusual Pacific experience you'd like to share? Send it to us, and it might be read on a future episode. | |||
| 56: The Philippine's Moon Eating Dragon - The Bakunawa | 26 Apr 2021 | 00:15:44 | |
Learn about the Philippine's popular dragon, which shares a connection to Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured song: "Lanikai Moon" by Mango Season, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Claim your exclusive unaired episode by joining our email list today: Listen to exclusive monthly bonus episodes, and Kamuela's unaired paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: Do you have an unusual Pacific experience you'd like to share? Send it to us, and it might be read on a future episode. | |||
| 55: Maui & Pele vs. The Dragon (Part 2 of Ep 54) | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:16:33 | |
Part 2 of episode 54 "Maui vs. The Dragon" has Maui ask Pele for help with fighting Kuna. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured song: "He 'I'ini No" by Izumi and Waipuna, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's unaired paranormal experiences today: Do you have an unusual Pacific experience you'd like to share? Send it to us, and it might be read on a future episode. | |||
| 54: Maui vs. The Dragon | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:15:09 | |
Learn about Maui's battle with a powerful Hawaiian dragon called a mo'o. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's unaired paranormal experiences today: Do you have an unusual Pacific experience you'd like to share? Send it to us, and it might be read on a future episode. | |||
| 53: Maui vs. The Eel | 04 Apr 2021 | 00:10:05 | |
Learn about Maui's battle with a powerful eel that was mentioned in the Disney song You're Welcome. Then discover alternative versions of the story, and the delicacy you might enjoy that some call eel brains. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured song: "Island Feeling" by Ho'okena, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's unaired paranormal experiences today: Do you have an unusual Pacific experience you'd like to share? Send it to us, and it might be read on a future episode. | |||
| 52: Hawaii's Dragons - The Mo'o | 29 Mar 2021 | 00:14:26 | |
It is believed dragons roamed Hawaii, and the Pacific. Learn how they appeared, and where they were seen. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Ka Lehua 'Ula" by Weldon Kekauoha, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's unaired paranormal experiences today: Do you have an unusual Pacific experience you'd like to share? Send it to us, and it might be read on a future episode. | |||
| 51: The Pacific's Superhero - Maui | 22 Mar 2021 | 00:17:26 | |
Our first episode about the Polynesian Superman covers lesser-known details, a couple popular stories, and lots of pop culture connections. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 50: Pele's Sister The Sea Goddess - Namaka | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:11:46 | |
Learn about Pele's older sister, and how the two continue fighting. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Ocean Eyes" by Tahiti Rey & Jason Alan, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 144: The False Messiah - John Frum | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:13:14 | |
Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Who was John Frum? Discover how a soldier became a god, and where the term "cargo cult" came from. Featured Song: "One Day Soon", by Ernie Cruz Jr., courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list Visit our store: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. ***** Join our email list and claim your exclusive unaired episode today: Listen to unaired Hawaiian stories, and Kamu's paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: Send your unusual Pacific experience to be shared on a future episode. Instagram: Twitter: Follow Legends from the Pacific wherever you listen to audio. → Follow via Apple Podcasts: → Follow via Google Podcasts: → Follow via Spotify: → Here’s our RSS feed: | |||
| 49: The Slavic Immortal Sorcerer - Koschei | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:17:02 | |
Learn about the male version of Baba Yaga who might have inspired characters in the Witcher, and the Harry Potter villain Voldemort. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Light" by Johnny Helm, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 48: Samoa's Jealous Demon - Teine Sa | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:15:06 | |
Women aren't safe against this entity, which Western religions might have used to further their agenda. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Hurricane" by John Cruz, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 47: Hawaii's Inseparable Lovers - Ohia & Lehua | 06 Feb 2021 | 00:10:51 | |
Discover Pele's involvement with Hawaii's perfect couple. A tree vital for Hawaii's ecosystem, and Rapid Ohia Death, which threatens Hawaii's future. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "E Ku'u Morning Dew" by Kamanawa, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 46: China's Romeo & Juliet - The Butterfly Lovers | 01 Feb 2021 | 00:13:18 | |
Celebrate Chinese New Year's year of the ox, Valentine's Day, and our 1-year anniversary with this beloved story of star-crossed lovers. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Leave it on my Mind" by Ashley Lilinoe, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 45: The Northern American Indigenous Cannibal - The Wendigo (Part 2) | 25 Jan 2021 | 00:11:29 | |
Part 2: Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Wahine 'Ilikea" by Dennis Kamakahi, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 44: The Northern American Indigenous Cannibal - The Wendigo (Part 1) | 18 Jan 2021 | 00:10:26 | |
Part 1 Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 43: Pele's Compassionate Nemesis - Poli'ahu (Part 2) | 21 Dec 2020 | 00:14:17 | |
Part 2: Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Poli'ahu" by Olivia Thai, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 42: Pele's Compassionate Nemesis - Poli'ahu (Part 1) | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:08:54 | |
In this part 1 episode: Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 41: The Heavenly Lights - The Auroras | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:10:21 | |
Discover the Northern and Southern names of the Auroras, and what the lights meant to different cultures. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Hawai'i Nei" by Mamo, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 40: The Inuit's Water Dwelling Bogeyman - Qalupalik | 30 Nov 2020 | 00:10:51 | |
Discover a popular Arctic creature that may transcend myth. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "One Foot on Sand" by Justin Young, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, to get exclusive monthly story episodes, and three of Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: ***** Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 143: The Field of Stone Jars | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:07:25 | |
Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. What is the field of stone jars? Discover this popular tourist destination and the dangers of visiting it. Featured Song: "I Remember", by Sudden Rush, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list Visit our store: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. ***** Join our email list and claim your exclusive unaired episode today: Listen to unaired Hawaiian stories, and Kamu's paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: Send your unusual Pacific experience to be shared on a future episode. Instagram: Twitter: Follow Legends from the Pacific wherever you listen to audio. → Follow via Apple Podcasts: → Follow via Google Podcasts: → Follow via Spotify: → Here’s our RSS feed: | |||
| 39: Japan's Snow Woman - Yuki-Onna | 22 Nov 2020 | 00:12:22 | |
Learn how to deal with a snow maiden, before she tricks you. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "'Ohaiali'i Kaluhea" by Holunape, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, and download 3 brand new stories from Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 38: The Hindu Sun Eating Demon - Rahu | 15 Nov 2020 | 00:08:15 | |
Discover why people make offerings to a Galactus-like demon before an eclipse, and how he might affect you depending on when you were born. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "You Sang to Me" by Cory Oliveros, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, and download 3 brand new stories from Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 37: Hawaii's Fertility God - Lono & Makahiki | 07 Nov 2020 | 00:09:53 | |
Learn about one of Hawaii's four main gods. Then explore his time of makahiki, and The Aloha Festival. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Radio Hula/Yellow Ginger Lei" by Ledward Ka'apana, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Fan art section: Send us your feedback at: ***** Support our show by: Joining our email list, and listen to Kamuela's first paranormal experience today: Join our Patreon, and download 3 brand new stories from Kamuela's paranormal experiences today: | |||
| 36: Hawaii's Green Lady of Wahiawa | 31 Oct 2020 | 00:10:43 | |
A mother's mistake continues to haunt children. Become a Patreon subscriber to download 3 brand new stories of Kamuela's paranormal experiences: Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "He Makana No 'Oe" by Kapala, courtesy of HI*Sessions Get your free exclusive story by joining our email list today: ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Fan Art: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 35: Hawaii's Missing Diver | 25 Oct 2020 | 00:07:26 | |
An accident at a Hawaiian pond may have awakened something from another time. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Waimanu I Ka Lauoha" by Kuana Torres, courtesy of HI*Sessions Get your free exclusive story by joining our email list today: ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Fan Art: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 34: Hawaii's Haunted Kaimuki House | 18 Oct 2020 | 00:10:27 | |
Learn about the Kaimuki house mentioned in many Hawaiian newspapers. Join our email newsletter for the latest news and download your free exclusive story: Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Where You Are" by Kainalu, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Fan Art: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 33: Japan's Faceless Ghost - Noppera-Bo | 10 Oct 2020 | 00:09:00 | |
Discover a popular Japanese ghost who was seen in Hawaii, doubted by Dr. Glen Grant, and witnessed by our host Kamuela Kaneshiro. Join our email newsletter for the latest news and download your free exclusive story: Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "The Unknown" by Kalei Gamiao, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Fan Art: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 32: Fiji's Dark Goddess of the Sky - Adi-Mailagu | 03 Oct 2020 | 00:09:01 | |
Discover how an ousted Goddess survives among mortals. Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "Rising in Love" by Lehua Kalima, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Fan Art: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 31: The Pacific's Goddess of the Moon - Hina | 27 Sep 2020 | 00:11:07 | |
Hina was shared throughout the Pacific Countries. Learn her association with the demigod Maui, and the Disney film "Moana". Website: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "La Kahakai" by Mailani featuring Dr. Trey, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Fan Art: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 30: Samoa's Goddess of Bats - Princess Leutogi | 20 Sep 2020 | 00:13:20 | |
Learn about Samoa's mother of bats, and a century long feud. Website: Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured Song: "What You Do to Me" by Erika Elona, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Fan Art: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 142: Thailand's Rocket Festival | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:15:00 | |
Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. What is the Rocket Festival? Discover this unusual event and two stories which explain its origins. Featured Song: "Don't Stop Me Now", by Honoka Katayama, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list Visit our store: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. ***** Join our email list and claim your exclusive unaired episode today: Listen to unaired Hawaiian stories, and Kamu's paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: Send your unusual Pacific experience to be shared on a future episode. Instagram: Twitter: Follow Legends from the Pacific wherever you listen to audio. → Follow via Apple Podcasts: → Follow via Google Podcasts: → Follow via Spotify: → Here’s our RSS feed: | |||
| 29: Melanesia's Female Ghostbuster - Riina | 13 Sep 2020 | 00:12:12 | |
Learn about the Pacific warrior who lead her band of women warriors to save wives from a couple of spooks. These women ain't afraid of no ghosts. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured Song: "Island Fire" by Honoka & Azita, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Fan Art: Website: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 28: China's Two Grim Reapers - Heibai Wuchang | 06 Sep 2020 | 00:11:26 | |
Ghost Month 2020 concludes with the story of friends who became grim reapers. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured Song: "Down in Paradise" by Manoa DNA, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Website: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 27: The Hungry Ghost Festival & China's Ghost Minister - Du-Bo | 29 Aug 2020 | 00:11:07 | |
Ghost Month continues with the festival started by a Buddhist monk, and listen to a shared paranormal experience. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured Song: "Sour" by Sing the Body, courtesy of HI*Sessions Picture of listener's cat impersonating a ghost in our Fan Artwork section. ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Website: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 26: Japan's Halloween & Most Famous Ghost Story - Yotsuya Kaidan | 23 Aug 2020 | 00:18:31 | |
Ghost Month continues with Japan's Halloween known as the Obon Festival. Learn of Obon traditions, how Obon is celebrated in Hawaii, some of Kamuela's heritage, and a Pokemon dance. Then hear about Japan's most famous ghost story Yotsuya Kaidan. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured Song: "Summer Spur" by Fulare Pad, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please give us a rating, write a review, and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Link to Oiwa's illustration on our website: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 25: Ghost Month - 2020 | 15 Aug 2020 | 00:11:19 | |
The Asian version of Halloween lasts one month. Learn about ways to keep you safe, during this most dangerous time of the year. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured Song: "Assam/Like a Bird" by James Hill, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Website: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 24: Chile's Aquatic Tiger Monster - El Cuero | 09 Aug 2020 | 00:10:10 | |
El Cuero is more than a Norwegian rock band, or a Texas City. Discover the water monster locals claim is the cause of unexplained drownings, and another name this creature might be known as. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured Song: "Familiar Strangers" by R. Vaughn, courtesy of HI*Sessions ***** Please share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Website: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 23: Bangkok's Ghost Wife - Mae Nak Phra Khanong | 01 Aug 2020 | 00:11:11 | |
Learn how one of Thailand's most famous ghosts might be identified to a real person, and why people pray at her shrine. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured Song: "The Hawaiian Way" by Beach 5, courtesy of HI*Sessions. ***** Please share us with your friends and family. Instagram: Twitter: Website: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 22: Malaysia's Oily Man - Orang Minyak | 26 Jul 2020 | 00:14:03 | |
Learn about one of Malaysia's most disturbing creatures, which has an unsettling desire. Listener warning - This episode contains sexual subject matter some might feel is disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured Song: "East Side Slack Key" by Kawika Kahiapo, courtesy of HI*Sessions. ***** Please share us with your friends and family. Instagram: legendsfromthepacific Twitter: LegendsPacific Don't forget to subscribe and visit our website: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 21: Samoa's Goddess of War - Nafanua | 19 Jul 2020 | 00:12:25 | |
Learn how Samoa's War Goddess was summoned to combat patriarchy, how she may have predicted the arrival of European settlers, and a legendary title that bears her name. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured Song: "Love Me Right" by Johnna Padeken, courtesy of HI*Sessions. ***** Please share us with your friends and family. Instagram: legendsfromthepacific Twitter: LegendsPacific Don't forget to subscribe and visit our website: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 20: The Inuit's Great Wolf Spirit - Amarok | 10 Jul 2020 | 00:11:22 | |
The Amarok is more than a Terraria character, music software, or a Volkswagen truck. Discover the stories and traits of this Inuit spirit. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured Song: "One Day Soon" by Ernie Cruz Jr., courtesy of HI*Sessions. ***** Please share us with your friends and family. Instagram: legendsfromthepacific Twitter: LegendsPacific Don't forget to subscribe and visit our website: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 141: The Hindu God of Wealth - Kubera | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:07:55 | |
Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Who is Kubera? Discover the Hindu deity who went from being worshiped by thieves to the keeper of treasures. Featured Song: "The River Runs", by John Cruz, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list Visit our store: Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Please give us a rating, write a review, subscribe, follow us, and share us with your friends and family. ***** Join our email list and claim your exclusive unaired episode today: Listen to unaired Hawaiian stories, and Kamu's paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: Send your unusual Pacific experience to be shared on a future episode. Instagram: Twitter: Follow Legends from the Pacific wherever you listen to audio. → Follow via Apple Podcasts: → Follow via Google Podcasts: → Follow via Spotify: → Here’s our RSS feed: | |||
| 19: Vanuatu's Mystery Island | 03 Jul 2020 | 00:11:31 | |
Learn Mystery Island's history of slavery, ghosts, Queen Elizabeth II, and why some Melanesians had blonde hair pre-European contact. Sound effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured song is "How can this be love" by Yoza, courtesy of HI*Sessions. ***** Please share us with your friends and family. Instagram: legendsfromthepacific Twitter: LegendsPacific Don't forget to subscribe and visit our website: Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 18: Washington's Mysterious Dwelling - The Walker-Ames House | 26 Jun 2020 | 00:09:43 | |
Enter Washington's most haunted house, and discover what rooms it's spirits reside. Sound effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured song: "Drivin' Me Crazy" by Cliff & Susan. ***** Please share us with your friends and family. Instagram: legendsfromthepacific Twitter: LegendsPacific Don't forget to subscribe and visit our website https://legendsfromthepacific.com/18-walkerames-house Send us your feedback at: | |||
| 17: The Maori's Forest Spirits - Patupaiarehe | 20 Jun 2020 | 00:09:34 | |
Learn how the Patupaiarehe were credited with the Maori learning about nets, weaving, and their possible connection to real life hobbits. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Featured song is "Henehene Kou Aka" by Josh Tatofi, courtesy of HI*Sessions. Please share us with your friends and family. Instagram: legendsfromthepacific Twitter: LegendsPacific Don't forget to subscribe and visit our website https://legendsfromthepacific.com/17-patupaiarehe Send us your feedback at: | |||