Short Stuff: Curse of Broken Mirrors

Fear is different than being scared, most notably because fear is generally a negative thing and being scared can cause an enjoyable thrill. We'll get into the difference in today's episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Even though curses aren’t real – and we go to great pains to make that clear – they are pretty interesting, especially ones you haven’t heard of before. So we dug deep and found some of the curses that don’t always hog the spotlight for this fun episode.See omnystudio.com/listene ...  Show more

Nobody thinks they’re joining a cult. Certainly not the children who are born into it. When, over time, Mikel learns the truths about his childhood, a whole world of information can finally crystalize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

If birthdays are supposed to be a cause for celebration, why do so many of us dread them? Turns out a lot of reasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Think about all of the good things that have happened to you. That's Him!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Ruthie Mae McCoy wasn’t the only person who reported having someone come through her mirror. Host Dometi Pongo looks at the reality of life in Chicago projects and how the design of her building may have contributed to her death.Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Candyman: ...  Show more