S3 E3: Kasper Hauser and The King in Yellow

from That Would Be Rad · host Woody Brown and Tyler Bence

In this episode of "That Would Be Rad", we delve into the mysterious and intriguing story of Kasper Hauser. Kasper Hauser was a young man who appeared in Nuremberg, Germany in 1828 claiming to have been raised in total isolation. His strange behavior and shocking stories made him a sensation across Europe and still, after almost 200 years, the true identity and background of Kasper Hauser remain a mystery. We also explore the connection between the Kasper Hauser case and the "The King in Yellow" folklore. This haunting and eerie tale is said to drive those who read it to madness, making it a perfect addition to the already enigmatic story of Kasper Hauser. Join us as we attempt to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Kasper Hauser case and discover the truth behind the "King in Yellow" folklore. This is an episode you won't want to miss, so tune in now! Thank you so much for listening, and as always: BE RAD! THE RADDEST WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR SHOW JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/thatwouldberad BUY US A BEVERAGE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thatwouldberad MERCH: https://thatwouldberad.myspreadshop.com/ SHOW INFO 🎧 That Would Be Rad is written and produced by Woody Brown & Tyler Bence  🎧 That Would Be Rad is recorded at Midnight Radio Studios  🎧 Editing, Mixing, Music, and Sound Design by Woody Brown  🎧 Mixing and Mastering by Tyler Bence  🎧 Episode Graphics, Art & Art Design by Tyler Bence  🎧 Our Outro Song "Ghost Story" written by Woody Brown & Tyler Bence + Performed by The Modern Society CONNECT WITH US Visit our New Website: www.thatwouldberadpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatwouldberad/

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In this episode of "That Would Be Rad", we delve into the mysterious and intriguing story of Kasper Hauser. Kasper Hauser was a young man who appeared in Nuremberg, Germany in 1828 claiming to have been raised in total isolation. His strange behavior and shocking stories made him a sensation across Europe and still, after almost 200 years, the true identity and background of Kasper Hauser remain a mystery. We also explore the connection between the Kasper Hauser case and the "The King in Yellow" folklore. This haunting and eerie tale is said to drive those who read it to madness, making it a perfect addition to the already enigmatic story of Kasper Hauser. Join us as we attempt to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Kasper Hauser case and discover the truth behind the "King in Yellow" folklore. This is an episode you won't want to miss, so tune in now! Thank you so much for listening, and as always: BE RAD! THE RADDEST WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR SHOW JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/thatwouldberad BUY US A BEVERAGE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thatwouldberad MERCH: https://thatwouldberad.myspreadshop.com/ SHOW INFO 🎧 That Would Be Rad is written and produced by Woody Brown & Tyler Bence 🎧 That Would Be Rad is recorded at Midnight Radio Studios 🎧 Editing, Mixing, Music, and Sound Design by Woody Brown 🎧 Mixing and Mastering by Tyler Bence 🎧 Episode Graphics, Art & Art Design by Tyler Bence 🎧 Our Outro Song "Ghost Story" written by Woody Brown & Tyler Bence + Performed by The Modern Society CONNECT WITH US Visit our New Website: www.thatwouldberadpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatwouldberad/

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