The Asian Madness Podcast

The Asian Madness Podcast: a place where we discuss true crime, superstition, urban legends, mysteries, and weird news from the Asian continent.

E71 - Nothing Else To Lose

Episode seventy one will cover the mass murder committed by a very angry and disgruntled Chinese man. Why did he do what he did? Was it necessary?  This episode may contain descriptions regarding abortion.Please proceed with caution.   For CrimeCon 2022 Las Vegas tickets, use code: MADNESS for 10% off your standard badge!   Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIAN for 15% off and free shipping  To support this podcast, please visit:One-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnessPatreon: Patreon  Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspodE-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com

08-23
28:56

E70 - Tales Told In The Dark VII

Welcome to episode 70, another episode where I share a few urban legends from around Asia. Some are creepy, some are just weird. Fact or fiction, you decide. For CrimeCon 2022 Las Vegas tickets, use code: MADNESS for 10% off your standard badge!Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIAN for 15% off and free shippingTo support this podcast, please visit:One-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnessPatreon: patreon.com/asianmadnesspodFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspod E-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com

08-09
32:04

E69 - Girl On The Tracks

Episode sixty nine will cover disappearance and murder of a little girl in Japan. She had her whole life ahead of her, until one day a depraved monster took it all away.   This episode may contain descriptions of violence towards children.Please proceed with caution.   For CrimeCon 2022 Las Vegas tickets, use code: MADNESS for 10% off your standard badge!   Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIAN for 15% off and free shipping   One-time donation on PayPal: PayPal Patreon: Patreon Link  Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspodE-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com

07-26
28:54

E68 - (880) Death To Freethinking

Country: BangladeshEpisode sixty eight will cover the murder and attacks on several freethinkers who are not fans of religion extremism, including activist, author, and freethinker Avijit Roy. Is religion really something worth killing for?This episode may contain descriptions of violence. Please proceed with caution. For CrimeCon 2022 Las Vegas tickets, use code: MADNESS for 10% off your standard badge!Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIAN for 15% off and free shippingOne-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnessPatreon: patreon.com/asianmadnesspodFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspod E-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com

07-12
38:16

E67 - Who Wants To Be A Governor?

Episode sixty seven will cover a horrific massacre that took place in Maguindanao, the Philippines. It was about power, it was about politics. Did these people get the punishment they deserved?This episode may contain descriptions of violence. Please proceed with caution. Thanks to the following: Reviews: swaters21Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIAN for 15% off and free shippingThank you all for giving this a listen!Please rate, review and subscribe! One-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnessFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspod E-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com

06-21
37:09

E66 - The Medicine Man

Episode Sixty six will cover the kind of solved, kind of unsolved case of the poisoning incident that took place in the 1940s in Tokyo, Japan. Did they get the right man? Or was he wrongfully convicted?  This episode may contain descriptions of violence.Please proceed with caution.     Thanks to the following: Patreon: Harpy Queen   Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship! For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyj Use code: ASIAN for 15% off and free shipping    One-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadness   Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspod E-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com

06-10
29:08

E65 - Sinking Ship

Episode Sixty five will cover the 2014 disastrous ferry sinking in South Korea, the Sewol Ferry. So many lives lost, so many more in mourning. This was a disaster that some people saw coming, and probably quite preventable.    Thanks to the following: Patreon: Caesar Benutto / Shailley DownesReviews: 128743893);028738282 (AUS)  To help with the costs involved in creating and maintaining this podcast:PatreonPayPal  Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship! For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyj Use code: ASIAN for 15% off and free shipping   Thank you all for giving this a listen! Please rate, review and subscribe!

05-24
42:13

Bonus Episode 20 - Olympic Death

Welcome to bonus episode 20! In this episode, we will take a look at a murder that took place during one of the most celebrated sporting events. Was it a straightforward case? Or was there more to it?  

05-10
14:51

E64 - Terrorists On A Plane

Episode sixty four will cover the life and death of Neerja Bhanot and the horrifying events that took place on September 5, 1986 on board Pan Am flight 73.  This episode may contain descriptions of violence and domestic violence.Please proceed with caution.   Thank you all for giving this a listen! Please rate, review and subscribe!   One-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadness   Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspod E-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com

04-26
31:15

E63 - (95) The Unwanted People

Country: MyanmarEpisode Sixty three will cover the ongoing crisis going on in a specific part in Myanmar. It's horrifying, filled with violence and misery, but nevertheless, a story that needs to be told. This episode may contain descriptions of violence. Please proceed with caution. To donate and help the Rohingya crisis, please visit the following:https://donate.unhcr.org/int/rohingya/~my-donation#https://www.unicefusa.org/mission/emergencies/child-refugees-and-migrants/rohingya-refugee-children-are-desperate-need-helphttps://www.savethechildren.org/us/what-we-do/emergency-response/rohingya-crisisThanks to the following: Reviews: Juvstahl (US) / ReThePod (US) / zoevalerie (PH)One-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnessFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspod E-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com

04-12
38:19

E62 - All About The Money

Episode sixty two will cover a gruesome case of an entire family murdered, and only one person makes it out alive. Who could have had so much hate for the Gonzales family? This episode may contain descriptions of violence.Please proceed with caution.   Thanks to the following:Reviews: 123username789 (US) / Ceda nakon (Aus) / jurise chan (PH)  Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIANMADNESS15 for 15% off and free shippingThank you all for giving this a listen!Please rate, review and subscribe!  One-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnesspod  Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspodE-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com 

03-16
45:17

Bonus Episode 19 - Self Defense?

Welcome to bonus episode 19! Today you will hear about two very different murder cases, with one man involved in both. Was it justified? Or was it straight up murder? Thank you to listener James Cooper for the case suggestion and for providing information on the case. 

03-08
22:27

E61 - The Son Returns

Episode sixty-one will cover the disappearance of a two year old boy in China. His mother never stopped searching, and through the help of science, she was able to reunite with her son once again.  This episode may contain descriptions of violence towards children.Please proceed with caution.   Thanks to the following:Review: NancyCz / anarchistngnm / Saw1971 / Forever weird and strangePatreon: Blake Alexander, Kit, Alex Hughs, Neil Smith  Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIANMADNESS15 for 15% off and free shippingThank you all for giving this a listen!Please rate, review and subscribe! (Patreon is currently on pause.)For one-time donations, please use PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnesspod Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @asianmadnesspodE-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com 

02-22
37:47

E60 - Tales Told In The Dark VI

Welcome to the sixth urban legends episode from the Asian Madness Podcast. Today I will be retelling 5 creepy tales from around Asia, and hopefully they'll be of interest to you. Thank you for sticking around. Happy Holidays!  Thanks to the following:Reviews: NoirRose21 (AU) / mkflores (US) / SporksMagee (US) / Andrea (US) / Bootfaced (UK)Patreon: Ginger&Charm  Thank you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIANMADNESS15 for 15% off and free shippingThank you all for giving this a listen!Please rate, review and subscribe! We have a Patreon Page now! Please visit: https://www.patreon.com/asianmadnesspodOne-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnesspod Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspodE-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com 

12-21
36:03

E59 - Don't Follow Your Dreams

Episode Fifty Nine will cover the story of how it's not always ideal to follow your dreams. This man from China pursued his dreams, costing the lives of many innocent people.  This episode may contain descriptions of violence.Please proceed with caution.     Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIANMADNESS15 for 15% off and free shippingThank you all for giving this a listen!Please rate, review and subscribe!  We have a Patreon Page now! Please visit: https://www.patreon.com/asianmadnesspodOne-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnesspod  Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspodE-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com 

12-07
40:45

E58 - (673) Cement, Catfish, and a Cold Case

Country: BruneiEpisode Fifty eight will not be your typical country-focused episode. Instead of one case, we will learn about three different cases that took place in Brunei. One about lovers and cement, one about the dangers of the internet, and one that is still pretty cold. This episode may contain descriptions of violence.Please proceed with caution. Thanks to the following:Reviews: MsDemona (US) / Suza@DarkSide (UK)Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIANMADNESS15 for 15% off and free shippingThank you all for giving this a listen!Please rate, review and subscribe!We have a Patreon Page now! Please visit: https://www.patreon.com/asianmadnesspodOne-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnesspodFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspodE-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com

11-17
38:24

Bonus Episode 18 - Playing Dead

Welcome to Bonus Episode 18!In this episode we will take a quick look at what makes people choose to fake their own deaths, and what the process entails. This is NOT a manual. Please do not fake your own death. 

10-26
17:27

The Update Episode 01

This is a short extra containing a few updates from cases previously covered.  1. Bonus Episode 01 - Tweet me, don’t kill me2. E09 - (7) Pop Goes the Werewolf: Mikhail Popkov3. E17 - (66) The Asian Boogeyman: Si Quey4. E21 - (91) Privileged and Petty: Jessica Lal5. E33 - They’re People, Too6. Bonus Episode 15 - Yoga Ball Murder   

10-26
08:07

E57 - Let's Talk About...

Episode 57 will not be about murder or anything grisly like that. In this episode, we will be looking at Japan's sexual history and evolution. It's not just porn and hentai and waifu pillows, there's way more to it. If you're curious, come and find out.   This episode will discuss sex and topics of a rather mature nature.Please proceed with caution.    Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIANMADNESS15 for 15% off and free shippingThank you all for giving this a listen!Please rate, review and subscribe!  We have a Patreon Page now! Please visit: https://www.patreon.com/asianmadnesspodOne-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnesspod Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspodE-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com 

10-14
36:43

E56 - Coffee To Die For

Episode Fifty-six will cover the death of a young Indonesian woman under some shady circumstances. Was it some strange illness? Was it an accident? Or did he so-called friend Jessica kill her as an act of revenge? If Jessica did not kill her, then who did? Listen to the episode and decide for yourself.  This episode may contain mentions suicide and abuse.Please proceed with caution.   Thanks to the following:Patreon: Syafiqah SakinaReview: bluedaisyrose (Aus) / Skillvia Plath (US)  Thanks you Sudio Sweden for continuing the partnership/sponsorship!For more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/KyoDyjUse code: ASIANMADNESS15 for 15% off and free shippingThank you all for giving this a listen!Please rate, review and subscribe! We have a Patreon Page now! Please visit: https://www.patreon.com/asianmadnesspodOne-time donation on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/asianmadnesspod Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: asianmadnesspodE-mail: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com 

09-22
35:52

J Evans-Ruland

Hi Jessica I get the impression you don't think Seth is guilty. The megalomaniac did it. Love your pod cast. Keep it coming.

03-20 Reply

Kate Z

Hands down the scariest urban legends. The one about the woman looking through the cracks made my skin crawl in the middle of the day.

01-17 Reply

April

stop being so wishy washy about the murderer. you do the victim a huge disservice.you don't need to have an opinion about everything. just give the facts and theories.

10-08 Reply

Toxic Bleachy

Love this podcast! keep up the good work!

11-18 Reply

Henri Chinaski

What are my thoughts? The sister towards the end is entitled to her opinion about being ok with the guy being released, even if others, including me, don't agree with her.

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