254 | When Ritual Goes Wrong: Weird Games & a TFD Curse

They say curiosity killed the cat—but what about the curious who tempt the unknown with whispers in dark hallways, or solitary games played at midnight? In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the chilling world of paranormal rituals—those spooky internet dares and whispered playground legends that promise access to hidden knowledge, other dimensions, or ghostly encounters. These aren’t just campfire stories—they’re based on *real* accounts, with *real* consequences. Or are they? From the Midnight Game to the unsettling Three Kings Ritual, we’re peeling back the layers to uncover what really happens when you push beyond the veil. We’ll hear from those who dared to try these odd rituals, explore the origins of these bizarre games, and examine the patterns that link them all. What drives people to play these dangerous rituals? And what does it mean when the line between belief and reality begins to melt away?  Tonight, we invite you to light a candle, turn off the lights, and join us… but fair warning: not everything that answers back is friendly. We'll see you on the inside…

----- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Christian's Ritual With a Dude in the Bathroom 2:48 - Intro 4:07 - Welcome Back 4:23 - THE EPISODE IS TANGENT HEAVY (YOU'VE BEEN WARNED)  5:03 - SauceSquatch Hot Sauce Available NOW (& Sticker Packs?) 6:43 - (EPISODE STARTS HERE, NERD)  6:44 - Game 1: The Midnight Game 11:23 - When Is The Real Witching Hour?  14:56 - Officially Aged Out Of The Youthful Algorithm 16:43 - Christian Talks About Molly Ringwald Too Often  17:03 - Game 2: One Man Hide & Seek  20:23 - The Brain / Shared Hallucination Angle (As Always)  23:13 - Ask Me About The TFD Episode Curse  25:13 - This Is Important, Congratulations w/ Chris Delia & Bad Friends  26:13 - Scott Gets Attacked By a Pointy Bread Clip  26:43 - Game 3: The Closet Game  27:03 - Brief Millennial Gay Talk   29:23 - Back Into The Closet (Game)  33:13 - Crazy Ass Talk & Fart Jokes (Thanks Christian)  35:13 - Cold Spots, Explained  38:23 - All Skeptic Segments Are the Same  41:23 - Beans  42:53 - Game 4: The Answer Man Ritual  48:43 - Similarities Between Answer Man & Nostradamus Ritual 50:23 - The TFD Curse Explained  51:23 - Game 5: The Three Kings Ritual  51:33 - It Was 'Ice Cube' FYI  56:23 - Different Types of Demons 57:33 - Was This Episode Terrible? 59:49 - Goodbye.  63:57 - The After Party _____________________________________________ +PRODUCERS: Eric Long, Daniel Heng, Anthony M, Marlene Olmos

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