EPISODE 56: The Haunted Profile

Season 5, Episode 9. The Haunted Profile: MySpace, Multiply Ghosting, and the New Digital Self. A chill notification cuts through the silence—it's a message from a friend who should no longer be able to reach you. Their profile picture smiles back, frozen in time, but the words are new and haunting: “Why did you forget me?” What if our digital selves never truly die? In this episode, we explore the unsettling phenomenon of “haunted” social media profiles—the lingering presence of the dead online, from eerie messages and unexplained posts to the blurred lines between memory and algorithm.Join us as we share listener stories of digital hauntings, examine Filipino beliefs about restless spirits adapting to new technology, and ponder a future where grief and remembrance extend beyond life into cyberspace. This episode touches on themes of loss, digital obsession, and supernatural mystery. Listener discretion is advised.Have your own story of digital haunting or strange social media encounters? Email us at [email protected] & Connect:Show notes and ways to support in the descriptionExclusive content on PatreonFollow us on social media for daily folklore facts=======DISCLAIMER 📢This episode might be ad-supported. You can support us by subscribing for as little as $5 a month on our Patreon page or through Apple Podcast Subscriber-Only Audio. 🎉Subscription Benefits 🌟Ad-free weekly podcastExclusive podcast promosEarly access to select episodes👉 Check our Patreon👉 Or subscribe using the Apple Podcasts appThank you so much for your generosity! 🙏Connect with Us 📱Visit us on FacebookShare Your Stories 🎤Record and submit your narrated stories hereEpisode SponsorsNoota: The best transcription and AI Meeting Zoom alternative!Sign Up hereMoxie 🌟Tools for freelancers and small business owners: invoicing, CRM, project management, expenses, proposals, contracts, and time tracking.Learn more about Moxie🎧 Transform Your Audio into Content Magic! 🎤Join our community of creators and enhance your Castmagic experience with custom Presets and Community Prompts. 🚀🔗 Ready to Revolutionize Your Content? Sign up now!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/storiesph/exclusive-content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.DISCLAIMER 📢This episode might be ad-supported. You can support us by subscribing for as little as $5 a month on our Patreon page or through Apple Podcast Subscriber-Only Audio. 🎉Subscription Benefits 🌟Ad-free weekly podcastExclusive podcast promosEarly access to select episodes👉 Check our Patreon👉 Or subscribe using the Apple Podcasts appThank you so much for your generosity! 🙏Connect with Us📱Visit us on FacebookEpisode SponsorsNoota: The best transcription and AI Meeting Zoom alternative!Sign Up here