It’s one of the wildest urban legends in the Philippines—about a snake creature supposedly living under Robinsons Galleria, preying on shoppers through trapdoors in the fitting rooms. Sounds insane? Maybe. But the story refuses to die. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the origin of the legend, the celebrity tied to it, and why it spread like wildfire back in the day.
📝 Host/Script Writer: Ethan🔍 Researcher: Keya🎶 Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" by Kevin MacLeod🎧 Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king📜 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
You’ve probably heard it in passing—“magpa-padugo muna tayo.” But what does that really mean? In this episode, we’re talking about padugo—a chilling ritual still whispered about today, where animals (and, in darker rumors, humans) are sacrificed to “bless” a construction site. Is it just tradition, or something more sinister?
📝 Host/Script Writer: Ethan🔍 Researcher: Keya🎶 Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" by Kevin MacLeod🎧 Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king📜 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"My Way” has been linked to multiple deaths in the Philippines? In this episode, we’re diving into the bizarre phenomenon of the My Way Killings—how a simple karaoke hit somehow triggered real violence, and why some bars banned it altogether.
📝 Host/Script Writer: Ethan🔍 Researcher: Keya🎶 Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" by Kevin MacLeod🎧 Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king📜 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Ever heard about an island that just disappeared? In this episode, we're talking about the mysterious lost island off the coast of San Juan. Some say it sank. Others say it was cursed. Whatever the reason, it’s got people wondering—was it ever really there to begin with?
📝 Host/Script Writer: Ethan🔍 Researcher: Keya🎶 Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" by Kevin MacLeod🎧 Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king📜 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Let’s talk about Kalag—spirits of the dead who just aren’t ready to move on. In this episode, we dive into what makes these restless souls linger in the land of the living. Are they here for closure… or revenge?
📝 Host/Script Writer: Ethan🔍 Researcher: Keya🎶 Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" by Kevin MacLeod🎧 Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king📜 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Today, we’re climbing high—literally and historically—as we talk about the hanging coffins of Sagada. Why were they placed on cliffs? Who gets to be buried that way? And what do these sky burials tell us about how ancient Filipinos viewed death and the afterlife?
📝 Host/Script Writer: [Your Name]🔍 Researcher: [Name, if any]🎶 Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" by Kevin MacLeod🎧 Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king📜 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Ancient funeral rites in the Philippines weren’t just about saying goodbye — they were full of rituals, beliefs, and unique practices that reflected how our ancestors viewed life, death, and the afterlife.
📝 Host/Script Writer: [Your Name]🔍 Researcher: [Name, if any]🎶 Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" by Kevin MacLeod🎧 Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king📜 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Today, we’re heading to Corregidor Island — a historic site known for its role in World War II, but also for its lingering energy, eerie tunnels, and countless ghost stories. Is it just the heaviness of history, or is something really haunting the ruins? Let’s walk through the island’s past and the legends that still echo through its empty halls.
Host/Script Writer: EthanResearcher: KeyaPodcast title suggested by: Djhaemy NazarenoMusic: The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-kingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Today, we’re talking about the Balete Tree — that massive, twisted tree you’ll find in so many towns across the Philippines, often with stories of spirits, disappearances, and strange noises. But what is it about this tree that makes people so uneasy? Is it just superstition, or is there something truly haunting hiding behind its roots?
Host/Script Writer: EthanResearcher: KeyaPodcast title suggested by: Djhaemy NazarenoMusic: The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-kingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Today, we’re diving into the Aswang Festival — a real annual event once held in Roxas City, Capiz. Yup, the same place often linked to aswang sightings! But why would a city embrace something so feared? Was it a celebration, a challenge to tradition, or just clever tourism?
Host/Script Writer: EthanResearcher: KeyaPodcast title suggested by: Djhaemy NazarenoMusic: The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-kingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Today, we’re talking about the Aeta Exorcism — a lesser-known but powerful story about spiritual possession and traditional healing among the Aeta community. What happens when unseen forces disturb the peace in the mountains? And how do indigenous beliefs confront things that even science can’t explain?
Host/Script Writer: EthanResearcher: KeyaPodcast title suggested by: Djhaemy NazarenoMusic: The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-kingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Today, we’re diving into 666 Cabanatuan, a spooky nickname tied to urban legends and haunted rumors, in one of Nueva Ecija’s most talked-about spots. What made people associate this place with the devil’s number? Is it just a spooky name, or is there something darker behind the stories?
Host/Script Writer: EthanResearcher: KeyaPodcast title suggested by: Djhaemy NazarenoMusic: The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-kingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished from the Flannan Isles, leaving behind locked doors, half-eaten meals, and no trace of what happened. Was it a storm, madness, or something far stranger? Let’s dive into one of history’s creepiest unsolved disappearances.
Shoutout to RYG for the request—this one’s for you!
Today, we're going to talk about the Mantiw — the towering forest spirit from Western Visayas known for snatching noisy night wanderers and dropping them on top of coconut trees.
Host/Script Writer: Ethan
Researcher: Keya
Podcast title suggested by: Djhaemy Nazareno
Music: The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Working from home may sound safe and cozy—but what happens when the haunting follows you there? Today, I'll share short firsthand encounters from people who’ve experienced the paranormal in the comfort of their own homes.
Host/Script Writer: Ethan
Researcher: Keya
Podcast Title Suggested by: Djhaemy Nazareno
Music: Untold Secrets by Myuu
Today, we're going to talk about Berberoka — the deceptive water spirit feared in Apayao and Abra.
Host/Script Writer: Ethan
Researcher: Keya
Podcast title suggested by: Djhaemy Nazareno
Music: The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hospitals—places of healing by day, but by night, they can become gateways to the unknown. Today, we share three short firsthand encounters from hospital staff who’ve experienced things they can’t explain.
Host/Script Writer: Ethan
Researcher: Keya
Podcast Title Suggested by: Djhaemy Nazareno
Music: Untold Secrets by Myuu
Today, we’re diving into the depths of the sea and talk about the Siyokoy. Known for their scaly skin, gilled necks, and deep-sea rage, are they protectors of the ocean or monsters born from myth?
Host/Script Writer: Ethan
Researcher: Keya
Podcast title suggested by: Djhaemy Nazareno
Music: The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Doppelgängers—are they mere tricks of the eye or something far more sinister? Today, we explore creepy firsthand encounters with these mysterious doubles, from silent figures mimicking loved ones to unsettling apparitions that vanish without a trace. Are these doppelgängers omens of misfortune, or is there another explanation lurking in the dark?
Host/Script Writer: Ethan
Researcher: Keya
Podcast Title Suggested by: Djhaemy Nazareno
Music: Untold Secrets by Myuu
Today, we’re diving into the legend of Oryol, the cunning and mesmerizing serpent-woman of Bicolano folklore. Was she a villain, a hero, or something in between?
Host/Script Writer: Ethan
Researcher: Keya
Podcast title suggested by: Djhaemy Nazareno
Music: The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license