Digital Poppetry: Crafting Ghosts in the Urban Wyrd

Explore the eerie blend of hauntology, digital puppetry, and urban folklore in this ASSAP Podcast episode! Hosts Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson chat with Dr. Andrew Wedgbury, a hauntologist and horror game designer, about crafting "ghosts" in interactive worlds. From spectral digital Ouija boards like SpectraDOS to animating fairies from twigs and code, Dr. Wedgbury reveals how games preserve intangible cultural heritage—think forgotten Stoke-on-Trent histories and industrial spirits. Dive into questions of digital immortality, AI self-awareness, and the magic of bringing the uncanny to life. Perfect for paranormal enthusiasts, gamers, and folklore fans!Key Topics: Hauntology in games, urban weird ghosts, fairy beliefs, Philip experiment, and supernatural horror design.Listen now and uncover the hidden realms of fear and curiosity. Follow for more on ghosts, anomalies, and the unexplained!#Paranormal #Hauntology #DigitalPuppetry #ParanormalPodcast #HorrorGames 🎙️ Hosted by: KristianLander (Phenomenal Nottinghamshire Our Curious World) and Caroline McKendrick Gibson (The Unearthy Bureau)📅 Recorded Live:🌐 Learn More and become an ASSAP Member £20 a year: www.ASSAP.ac.uk