Too Many Ghosts Nowadays

Happy New Year!! Since it's the start of the new year, we figured that it wouldn't be right to be talking about spooky stories, so instead, we'll be diving into some new year traditions and beliefs from around the world; covering a wide span from a friendly Japanese Santa Claus, to colourful underwear, to even burning effigies. If you would like to submit your stories or send Genesis a message, yo...

South East Asia is known for its rich tradition of folk tales, especially those supernatural creatures like the infamous Pontianak or the Penanggalan. But have you ever heard of the Philippine mythology of the  Duwende that resemble little old men? In the first story, a friend recounts a time from their childhood where they unwittingly disrespect the home of the Duwende , only to suffer immediate...

There's a reason why parents tell their children never to open the door for strangers; all the more so when they may not even be from our realm. In the first story, a listener shares a story about her adopted child, who dreams about her biological mother even though they have never met. In the second, a listener shares a chilling encounter from their childhood in a remote kampung village, in which...

Sometimes all anyone wants is just some peace and quiet to rest, but unfortunately that isn't always possible, especially when there are other entities around. In the first story, a listener shares an encounter that her mother had when she was younger, when she was disturbed from her sleep by the presence of an old lady smiling and humming in the corner of her hotel room. In the second story, a li...

Most people have dreams and forget about them as soon as they wake up, but then there are others who have dreams that feel all too real. In the first story, listener "A" shares her experience about travelling overseas with her mother, and the strange footsteps she would hear while they were asleep. In the second story, listener "R" shares a creepy experience from when she was a child, and seeing a...

Going for your first outdoor camping experience can be a lot of fun, but then again, it could also be completely terrifying. In the first story, a listener shares her experience of going to an overnight camp with her schoolmates; where she would encounter a face among the trees. In the second, another listener shares a story of bringing her mother for holiday overseas, only to continually encounte...

You can never be too sure what you encounter, or how they come across. In the first story, a man shares his experience from his 18th birthday, where his friend stumbled into his mother in the bathroom; except that she was sitting in the dark with glowing red eyes, and had been with the rest of the party all along. In the second story, we share a story of a mamak shop cashier who catches sight of s...

Sometimes you should just leave things as they are, no matter how curious you might be. In this episode, we bring you a story from a friend in which they pick up things that aren't theirs, only to be confronted by the "real" owners. If you would like to submit your stories or send Genesis a message, you can head over to @tmgn_podcast on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Mediacorp. See o...

While death is a natural part of life, it can often be difficult to accept, especially when it comes unexpectedly. In this episode, we bring you a personal story from a close friend, one in which she experienced the unexpected passing of her husband, but also the lingering effects of his presence. If you would like to submit your stories or send Genesis a message, you can head over to @tmgn_podcas...

In this episode, we bring you a couple of stories around homes and the weird encounters that we can have in them. In the first, a couple on a viewing for a potential new home gets spooked when they notice that there was already something present within. In the next, a group of soldiers on a navigation exercise in Taiwan stumble upon a run-down hut in the middle of the woods, only to learn that it...

In this episode, we bring you a couple of stories around hospitals and the unnerving aura that it often gives off  In the first, a visit to the hospital turns into an encounter with the bizarre when a man meets an elderly uncle from a different realm. In the next, a hospital staffer is in for a rude awakening during a night shift when the mortuary starts flooding, and the bodies start moving about...

In this episode, we bring you a couple of stories that revolving around death and the dying. In the first, Genesis shares a story about her own grandmother's encounter with the paranormal near her final moments. In the next, a woman hears her elderly mother make calls late into the night, only to learn that she was in the midst of some familiar company. If you would like to submit your stories or...

In this episode, we bring you a couple of stories that around the idea of spiritual possession. In the first, a young woman is shocked when her older sister suddenly becomes an entirely different person, nearly resulting in a tragic incident. In the next, the story contributor's grandfather passes away, only to be revisit their family in the form of their domestic helper. If you would like to subm...

In this episode, we bring you a couple of stories that took place within schools. In the first, a group of students set up a haunted house escape room, only to discover that someone else has joined in the fun; in the second, a group of boys stay up past their curfew during an overnight camp, only to encounter something terrifying in their garden. If you would like to submit your stories or send Ge...

John is a house husband who had just put his 4 year old son to bed when he heard strange noises coming from his living room. Anxious, he checked in on his son's room, only to find that he was missing. If you would like to submit your stories or send Genesis a message, you can head over to @tmgn_podcast on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

In our first story, a student living alone hears weird sounds coming from the living room, only to discover a horde of "uninvited" guests. In the second story, a professor encounters a tragic event while eating durian, only to quickly lose track of himself shortly after. This podcast is brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A student is out for a late night stroll at a park when he encounters something out of the ordinary. In the distance, he spots a huge mound of something white beside the walkway, and upon approaching, starts to hear chomping noises from the other side. This podcast is brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first night of Hungry Ghost Month last year, university student Jamie was rushing her assignments late into the night before she turned into bed. However, she would be rudely awakened by a bone-piercing cold, and the shadowy image of a bony hand waving in front of her face. This podcast is brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the pilot episode of Too Many Ghosts Nowadays, we welcome the start of the Hungry Ghost Month by sharing a story about one of the most well-known taboos during this period - never disrespect the offerings.  This podcast is brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.