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Nathaniel Miller & Mitchell Hammond

In Japan, every mountain, temple, shrine, and dark corner have tales of the ghosts and yokai (monsters) that inhabit them. Join us as we share these ghostly tales from the Land of the Rising Sun and uncover the mysteries behind them.

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Tonight we discover all sorts of things that go bump in the night from the US. We retell the stories of a scorned and forgotten small town ghost, a 100 year old cursed child's dresser that's claimed the lives of over 30 victims, an abandoned cabin in the mountains of Kentucky that harbors an evil entity that stalks children and a criminally insane correctional facility with a haunting past.

Our Drinks Tonight:

Nathaniel - Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Mitch - Simple Gin & Tonic w/ Lime, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin Sardinian Citrus

Brian - Mango Cart, Golden Road Brewing | Wheat Ale

Justin - Proper #12 Irish Whiskey

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Good evening and welcome to 100 ghostly candles I'm your host Nathaniel Miller joined by my co-host Mitch Hammond. For some the countryside is a place to escape the stress and strain of the city, a place of rest and recovery. But what happens when something dwells in the hearth, the very heart of their countryside home? Now, Join us as we light another candle on this dark night.

Tonight Mitch and Nathaniel discuss a ghastly being that dwells in the traditional fireplace of a country Korean home.

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Music: “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by Brandon Fiechter

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Good evening and welcome to 100 Ghostly Candles. I am your host Nathaniel Miller joined by my cohost Mitch Hammond. Many of us ride elevators everyday, a necessity for our modern life, but what happens when this daily convenience holds a connection to unspeakable terrors. Now, Join us, as we light another candle on this dark night.

This week we explore the mystery of a ghostly encounter on an elevator and what kind of specters may be behind the encounter.

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Music: “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by Brandon Fiechter

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In tonight's edition of Ale and a Ghostly Tale Nathaniel & Mitch are joined by returning guests Rick and Justin!

This special bonus episode fail to release on time due to the curse of St. Patty's Day. The Curse caused multiple failed takes due to audio issues and many other electronic related tragedies. Those takes will forever be lost to The Curse, and yet we are able to bring you another night of spooky and creepy tales, a few of which hail from Ireland.

Our Drinks for the night:

Nathaniel - Smithwick's Red Ale

Rick - Warheads Sour Loko - something no one wanted to try , but glad we don't have to now.

Justin - Proper no. 12 Irish Whiskey

Mitch - Cho Chiku Bai Nigori sake

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In tonight's edition of Ale and a Ghostly Tale Nathaniel & Mitch are joined by returning guests Brian and Justin!

In this special bonus episode, we celebrate the Lunar New Year season with a Korean serpent, afterschool specter, a ghost in heels, and deadly premonition.

Our Drinks for the night:

Nathaniel - Homemade Maesil Ju (Plum Wine)

Brian - Arizona Hard Ice Tea and Coors Lite

Justin - Jinro 24

Mitch - Cursed Gold (Gold Rush with Kraken Rum)

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Good evening and welcome to 100 ghostly candles I'm your host Nathaniel Miller joined by my co-host Mitch Hammond and our guest narrator Susanna Hammond. Wet dirty floors, flickering lights, and horrid smells: Public toilets are already unpleasant, but what happens when there’s a ghastly entity lurking there in wait for an unsuspecting victim. Now join us, as we light another candle on this dark night.

Tonight Nathaniel and Mitch discuss a ghost that gets a little to handsy in a public restroom.

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Music: “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by Brandon Fiechter

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In tonight's edition of Ale and a Ghostly Tale Nathaniel is joined by returning guests Brian & Rick!

In this special bonus episode, we take a quick dip into the swamp for a story about a massacre of a town on stilts, but of course this story that has never happened...
A haunting of a state park with a lost grave and unexplained burial.
And once again another reason not to mess with a Ouija board or phone apps in the same vein.
With the episode rounded out with another story that supposedly never happened about hunting diver's in the middle of the ocean. . .

Our Drinks for the night:

Rick - Michelada (in the bottle)

Brian - Pabst Blue Ribbon (for the discerning gentlemen only )

Nathaniel - Buffalo Trace

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Join us tonight as we begin to delve into Korean Folklore and Ghost stories!

Old houses are full of strange sounds and noises, but what happens when they take on a life of their own, mocking the pitiful occupants. Now Join Us as we light another candle, on this dark night.

Justin is with us tonight!

Tonight we discuss the phantom voice of a mimicking Goblin and Justin joins Nathaniel and Mitch

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Music: “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by Brandon Fiechter

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A year has gone by and we wanted to throw a party to talk about our favorite parts from the podcast during the past year as we explored the year of the Yokai!
So, we invited a bunch of friends over to tell some spooky stories, discuss why we made the podcast and where the origin for the name of the podcast came from.

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Music: “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by Brandon Fiechter

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Warning: This episode may contain stories that will disturb some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

In this Special Korean Edition of Ale and a Ghostly Tale Nathaniel and Mitch are joined by special guest Shawn Morrissey from the Darkside of Seoul Podcast.

Join us as we tread water with ghosts, speed by freeway specters, find fingernails in all the wrong places, and escape ghostly hikers on Jiri-san mountain.

Our Drinks for the night:

Shawn - Makgeolli from his neighborhood brewer.

Mitch - Mimosa - 75% Champagne and 25% Orange Juice

Nathaniel - Ildong Pocheon Makgeolli

The Darkside of Seoul Podcast and information on their tours and comics can be found at https://www.darksideofseoul.com/

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When high school boys gather together its only natural that their rowdy side will come out often disturbing their neighbors. But what happens when their behavior attracts the attention of something more gruesome.

Tonight Nathaniel and Mitch discuss how a vengeful ghost disrupted a group of high school boys' fun.

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Music: “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by Brandon Fiechter

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Join us tonight as we stalk werewolves, visit a haunted civic center, fish alongside ghosts, and get shushed by Paramount Joe.

Tonight's Drinks:

Nathaniel – Yoonna’s Ginger Orange Sunrise – A Russel Reserve 6 year Cocktail – 2-3oz Russel Reserve – 1 tablespoon simple syrup, 1 quarter wedge of orange ( juiced) ½ teaspoon candied ginger, 4oz sparkling water, garnish with an orange served over ice.

Mitch - Moscow Mule

Rick – Sierra Nevada Atomic Torpedo Imperial IPA

Justin - The Yamazaki by Suntory -AGAIN (but that's okay)

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Japan is a land with a strong connection to its nostalgic past. One moment you feel like you’ve stepped back in time only to find yourself back in the present minutes later. But what happens when the ghosts of the past pull you back further than you expected? 

Tonight Nathaniel and Mitch explore the hidden alleys of Kyoto for the source of some very mysterious ramen.

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Music:  “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by  Brandon Fiechter 

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Join us tonight as we meet as we Whistle in the Dark, Visit Black Star Canyon,  Meet a Murderous Ghost, and go Subterranean in the Mines of Levack 

Tonight's Drinks:

Justin - Disaronno - Amaretto Liquor 

Mitch - The Graveyard Smash - Tom Collins glass with 1.5 parts Krakken, .75 parts Lemon Juice, .5 Parts Cinnamon Spice Blackberry Syrup.

Nathaniel - Bushido Way of the Warrior Ginjo Genshu - Draft Sake

Rick - Tropical Beer Hug IPA - 9.9 % APV 

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In 2011 The great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami struck Japan leaving Destruction and Devastation in its wake. Even now the physical and psychic wounds endure and the restless souls of the lost are said to linger, looking for homes long lost. So, what happens as those left behind try to reconcile their grief? Join us tonight as we search for answers and light another candle.

Tonight Nathaniel and Mitch begin our multi-part series about the ghosts of the 2011 Tsunami.

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Music:  “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by  Brandon Fiechter 

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Join us tonight as we meet an Angry Korean Ghost on the Subway, take a walk through Whittier Heights California's Suicide Ridge,  book a Stay at the infamous Stanley Hotel, and a awaken a whistling monster in the Appalachian Mountains.

Tonight's Drinks:

Nathaniel - Jinro 24 - Soju (Import)

Mitch - The Grubber Cocktail - 3 oz Rye Whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1 oz lemon, 2 dashes orange bitters, shake it and serve on or off the rocks based on preference. 

Rick - Hercules Great Divide - IPA - 9.5% ABV

Justin - The Yamazaki - Suntory Whiskey - 12Y Aged Single Malt

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Driving through the mountains always takes a certain degree of caution and concern. Even the slightest mistake can be fatal. But what happens when you make that same journey at the hour of meeting evil spirits, and stop for a moment of rest at a seemingly abandoned spot.

Tonight Nathaniel and Mitch  discuss a road trip gone wrong.

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For those curious about the Appalachian Huntsman and his BBQ products - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AppalachianHuntsman 

Here is the link to the Uncanny Japan Episode on the Hashihime - give it a listen!
https://uncannyjapan.com/podcast/hashihime-the-bridge-maiden/

Music:  “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by  Brandon Fiechter 

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Good Evening and Welcome to a very special 100 Ghostly Candles Announcement, this weekend, Saturday June 3rd I, Nathaniel, will be at the Small Town Monsters - Monster Fest in Canton, Ohio. We won’t have a booth there, but I will be there to enjoy the spooky festivities. I’ll be wearing our very first T-shirt, so keep a lookout for it! You can see the design on our website and social media. If you plan to be there let us know on our social media pages. I can’t wait to see you there! Goodnight!

Monster Fest Website: https://www.smalltownmonsters.com/stmmonsterfest 

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Have you ever had a perfect day? It seemed like everything was going your way and that it couldn’t get any better. But what happens when it takes a sudden, dark turn. Join us tonight as we see how one young boy’s perfect day became a perfect nightmare. 

Tonight Nathaniel and Mitch are joined by special guest Justin Tackett were they discuss a perfectly normal summer day that has gone sideways and what exactly could cause this supernatural phenomena.

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Music:  “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by  Brandon Fiechter 

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Last Halloween we recorded a two hour special. The second hour did not survive but from the ashes we've salvaged this! 

Join us tonight as we visit Ohio's favorite frog man, Colorado cannibals,  a Ghostly mother at Stow Lake, and a shadow person that invades dreams.

Tonight's Drinks:

Nathaniel - The Chita - Suntory Whiskey 
Rick - Sam Adams - Octoberfest
Mitch - Ace Pear Cider
Justin - Soto Sake - Junmai Dai Ginjo

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Hotels offer a much needed refuge when on a long journey, but when they fall into disrepair what kind of creatures begin to lurk their dark halls?

Join Nathaniel, Mitch, and Special Guest Host Charles tonight as they discuss a story  set in the misty mountains of Nikko inspired by true stories and traditional lore.

Be sure to visit the https://www.darksideofseoul.com/ to learn about Shawn and Joe's Darkside of Seoul Podcast and Ghostwalk!

Links to all our social media can be found on our website:
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Music:  “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by  Brandon Fiechter 

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Long ago in the city of Kyoto, stood a gate, shrouded in darkness, home to an unspeakable evil. Fearing for their lives, the people of Kyoto avoided the gate. But what fate befell those foolish enough to venture towards the cursed gate of Rashomon. 

Join Nathaniel and Special Guest Host Rob tonight as they discuss a new take on a classic tale.

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Music:  “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by  Brandon Fiechter 

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Ale and a Ghostly Tale Episode 2 is here! 
In Ale and a Ghostly Tale we share true spooky stories and introduce you some of our favorite adult beverages.

Tonight we explore a cursed mine, a grandmother's haunting visions, an encounter with a not a deer in Appalachia, and a mysterious lady on a Japanese commuter train.

Sit back, relax, and grab your favorite drink as we gather round to tell our spooky tales.

Tonight's Drinks:

Nathaniel: Angry Boy Brown Ale - Baird Beer

Justin: Johnnie Walker Black Label by Johnnie Walker (AGAIN)

Mitch: Doc Oc - Kraken, Dr Pepper, and Lemon (not the usual lime)

Rick: Heretic Brewing Evil 3 Triple IPA

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Overwhelmed by the pressures of work and responsibility we often rely on others to care for our elderly relatives, but what happens when they neglect their responsibility and leave the helplessly ill to suffer alone in the dark? Now, join us as we light another candle, on this dark night.

Join Nathaniel and Mitch tonight for a dark and somber discussion about one of the most hideous Yokai we have encountered so far.

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Music:  “Forest of Sleep” The Tea House, © 2017 by  Brandon Fiechter 

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Happy Holidays Everyone! Thank you for Nathaniel and Mitch for this chilling holiday tale.

As the year’s end draws near and the nights grows longer and darker, holiday celebrations kindle a much cherished light. But what happens when grief and loneliness draw us back into the dark cold winter night?

Be sure to check us out on Social Media for discussion and more legendary and Spooky Content. 

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Have you ever been swimming in a river or lake and felt like you weren’t alone? Have you ever wondered what might be lurking in the murky depths? Well tonight, we examine a creature that will have you looking over your shoulder next time you go for a swim. 

NOTES:
-The Ukiyo-e mentioning the defense against a Kappa can be found here under MASTERS OF GASSES:
(Warning contains some graphic images) https://www.tofugu.com/japan/kappa/  
-The image can also be found in the book: "Yokai Attack!: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide" -  by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt

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Post Halloween blues got you down? Not to worry, at 100 Ghostly Candles we keep it spooky all year round. Tonight we release our first Bonus Episode - Ale and a Ghostly Tale Episode 1 .
In Ale and a Ghostly Tale we share true stories and introduce you some of our favorite adult beverages.

A haunted baby monitor, a chilling tale from the Alamo, a scorched lady, and creepy dreams from a creepy house, tonight’s tales are sure to give you chills!

Sit back, relax, and grab your favorite drink as we gather round to tell our spooky tales.

Tonight's Drinks:

Nathaniel: Franziskaner Weissbier by Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu

Justin: Johnnie Walker Black Label by Johnnie Walker

Mitch: Cape Cod (cocktail - cranberry, lime Juice, and vodka)

Joel: Sweet Baby Jesus by DuClaw Brewing Co.

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Nestled in the mountains surrounding Nikko lies a mysterious river abyss. Many travelers go there to test the legend of the Bake Jizoo much to their bewilderment. But what lies in store for those who take the test too far? Tonight we’ll join two young men who find out. 

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Have you ever dreamed of having an amazing place to live but just couldn’t afford it? What if you suddenly got a fantastic deal, one that was too good to be true? What would the price truly be?  Tonight we find out what one unlucky soul paid for his dream home.  

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