Exploring the World of Cursed Objects with Jay Ocker
In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony interviews award-winning author Jay Ocker about his book 'Cursed Objects.' They discuss Jay's fascination with physical objects wrapped in tragic stories, his experiences visiting and researching cursed items, and the criteria he used to define what makes an object cursed. Jay shares insights into his process of creating the book, the science behind cursed objects, and common myths surrounding them. The conversation also covers Jay's other works, website, and podcast, all centered around oddities and strange phenomena. Jay emphasizes the importance of curiosity and storytelling in exploring and documenting these eerie items.
00:00 Introduction to Cursed Objects
00:19 Meet the Guest: Jay Ocker
05:07 Jay's Journey to Oddities
09:42 Defining Cursed Objects
27:48 The Science Behind Cursed Objects
35:48 Cursed Objects and Personal Experiences
36:16 UFOs and Belief Systems
37:48 Family Reactions to Cursed Objects
39:50 Instilling Curiosity in Children
40:44 The Fascination with Oddities
41:55 The Importance of Stories
43:05 Exploring the Book 'Cursed Objects'
43:36 Cursed Objects in Museums
44:56 Cursed Objects in Everyday Life
46:58 The Business of Cursed Objects
51:06 The Appeal of the Book 'Cursed Objects'
54:22 Advice on Handling Cursed Objects
57:04 Methods to Break Curses
58:56 Unseen Cursed Objects and Future Plans
01:02:24 Author's Other Works and Projects
01:06:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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