The Eldritch Estate

S3E39: Creepypasta #1

Season 3, Episode 39 of The Eldritch Estate is a Creepypasta reading! We scrolled through the pages of Reddit and selected three stories to give you the creeps! Full credit to the authors and great work. We will continue to do more Creepypasta episodes in later seasons.   "Eerie Encounters: The Bill Vaile Story" Parts 1 and 2 by u/real_horror_diaries "Julia Was a Clever Girl" by u/IPostAtMidnight "The Face in the Wall" by u/Erutious

S3E38: ”Aum Shinrikyo - Part 2”

In Season 3, Episode 38 of The Eldritch Estate, we complete our series on the Japanese death cult Aum Shinrikyo. In this episode we discuss the various lawsuits involving cult, resulting in assassinations of both legal representatives and political figures. Finally, we end this series by discussing the horrific Tokyo subway attacks which ultimately brought about the end of Shoko Asahara and Aum Shinrikyo as it was known in 1995. The group carries on today under the name Aleph, but does not follow in the same ideologies as it did when Asahara was the leader.   References for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aum_Shinrikyo [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aum_Shinrikyo] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35975069 [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35975069] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_subway_sarin_attack [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_subway_sarin_attack] https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/5/4/99-0409_article [https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/5/4/99-0409_article] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoko_Asahara [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoko_Asahara] https://www.nonproliferation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/aum_chrn.pdf [https://www.nonproliferation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/aum_chrn.pdf]

S3E37: ”Aum Shinrikyo - Part 1”

In Season 3, Episode 37 of The Eldritch Estate, we cover the Japanese cult known as Aum Shinrikyo. Founded in the late 80s by Shoko Asahara, this organization was one of the largest and most well-known cults of its time. In this episode we will discuss the leader's humble beginnings as Chizuo Matsumoto, before he changed his name to Shoko Asahara and came to lead one of the deadliest cults in Japan. Tune in next time for the conclusion of this two-part series.   References for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aum_Shinrikyo [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aum_Shinrikyo] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35975069 [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35975069] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_subway_sarin_attack [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_subway_sarin_attack] https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/5/4/99-0409_article [https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/5/4/99-0409_article] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoko_Asahara [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoko_Asahara] https://www.nonproliferation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/aum_chrn.pdf [https://www.nonproliferation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/aum_chrn.pdf]

S3E36: ”The Afanc”

In Season 3, Episode 36 of The Eldritch Estate, we discuss the history of a creature from Welsh mythology known as the afanc. Also called the avanc or addanc, this creature dwells in the water and is said to devour its victims whole. As well as discussing various tales of this mysterious cryptid, we also discuss other characters from Welsh mythology and folklore.   References:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afanc [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afanc] https://genies.fandom.com/wiki/Addanc [https://genies.fandom.com/wiki/Addanc] https://testforbloggerandgadgets.blogspot.com/2014/03/mythical-creatures-in-welsh-folklore.html [https://testforbloggerandgadgets.blogspot.com/2014/03/mythical-creatures-in-welsh-folklore.html] https://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/myths_afanc.shtml#:~:text=A%20lake%20monster%20from%20Welsh,anyone%20who%20entered%20its%20waters [https://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/myths_afanc.shtml#:~:text=A%20lake%20monster%20from%20Welsh,anyone%20who%20entered%20its%20waters]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQwzzkqL_II [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQwzzkqL_II]

S3E35: ”Lobotomies”

In Season 3, Episode 35 of The Eldritch Estate, we discuss lobotomies. From the history of the lobotomy and its demented inventor, to typical methods and tools used in its implementation. We also discuss the various reasons for why a lobotomy would be performed, and the effects of the procedure upon completion.   References for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobotomy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobotomy]  https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-lobotomy-5114062 [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-lobotomy-5114062]