Familiar Stranger

What if your greatest battle was in a land not your own? Journey to 16th-century Japan, where Yasuke, an African warrior enslaved and reborn as a samurai, fights to protect a warlord’s legacy—and his own shattered honor. As flames engulf the Temple of Hanoji and betrayal looms, can Yasuke’s fists forged in distant temples outmatch the steel of a hundred katanas? Or will his adopted homeland bury him in its ashes? Arjun’s Deep into History weaves a tale where loyalty collides with survival, and the line between hero and outsider blurs. Ready to leap into a storm of clashing blades and whispered prophecies? Listen now to Deep into History and witness a saga lost to time. Your voice could shape the next story. Leave a random word—and your name, town, or city—at Speakpipe.com/Welcometoearthstories.Love the show? Fuel York’s creativity with a coffee at Buymeacoffee.com/earthstories.History isn’t just written—it’s lived. Where will your word take us next?

Ever wondered what happens when marriage counseling turns into a podcast fan club? Where relationship drama, alien conspiracies, and contract negotiations collide in the most unexpected group therapy session you’ve ever heard. Will Deshawn survive his wife’s “business contract” approach to marriage? Can anyone mediate between a man’s love for sci-fi podcasts and a woman’s need for a little less... “Extraterrestrial interference”? And who knew that a podcast could be the third wheel in a marriage? Don’t just listen—get involved! Call in on SpeakPipe and leave your name, city, and a random word for York to turn into a story for the next freestyle episode. Will your word stump the host? There’s only one way to find out! Speakpipe.com/welcometoearthstories.  Also, buy York a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/earthstories

What happens when a podcaster hits the streets to promote his sci-fi audio drama? Join the host as he navigates hilarious misunderstandings in Ottawa's Byward Market—from confused fans mistaking his show for a cult favorite to an unsettling invitation to inspect a “UFO” in a stranger’s van. Will he survive the cringe-worthy encounters intact? Discover how these chaotic interactions spark an ambitious plan for an interactive season finale where listeners shape the story. Can audience submissions save the day? Tune in for a mix of comedy, suspense, and community-driven storytelling that blurs the line between fiction and reality. Also, you can be a part of the show by leaving a free voice message including your name, city or town and a radom word at Speakpipe.com/welcometoearthstories Please give back to the show by buying York a coffee at Buymeacoffee.com/earthstories.

Have you ever looked at someone you love and felt like they were a stranger? Do you feel a growing distance, an inability to connect in ways you once could? What happens when the anchors of your life begin to feel like apparitions?  Share your thoughts or a random word for a future freestyle episode at speakpipe.com/earthstories. You can find more stories and support the show at the main website welcometoearthstories.com.  If you enjoy the show and want to help York keep creating, you can buy him a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/earthstories. Thank you so much for your continued prayers for Valrica; please continue to keep her in your prayers.

A silver clock kept ticking for over a century without ever needing to be wound. This episode explores the mysterious tale of such a clock and the extraordinary life of its owner, who lived to the unbelievable age of 145. Could there be a connection between the perpetually ticking clock and the man's incredible longevity? Was it a mere coincidence, or did this unusual object hold a deeper secret? Tune in to delve into this thought-provoking story. If you're intrigued by this exploration, you can buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/earthstories.  Also visit welcometoearthstories.com for more beautiful and uncanny stories And visit me on X @poeticearthling

What if your creation came to life, and then became jealous of your other art? This week's episode tells the story of an artist who paints her ideal man, only to have him emerge from the canvas, observe her life, and become consumed by his feelings for her. How far will he go to prove his love for his creator? Listen to find out why the perfect man became so desperate and how his actions changed the artist's life forever. What happens when your art becomes more real than you ever imagined? Is the perfect man doomed to live only within his frame? SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/welcometoearthstories and leave your name, your town or city, and a random word, and I’ll mention you on the show. This all leads to a freestyle story later this year King B's documentary:gofundme.com/mentalthemovie Please give what you can Welcome to Earth Stories website: Welcometoearthstories.com Welcome To Earth Stories Twitter (X): @Poeticearthling Also to give back to the show please buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/earthstories

Ever wonder what happens when we lose a beloved furry companion? This episode dives into that very question. It's a raw, freestyle story that came straight from the top of my head, about an old man I see at my security job. He recently lost his old dog, his faithful partner, and he’s now grappling with some profound questions. Do animals have souls? What does it mean to truly be loyal? This man believes his dog had more soul than many people he knows. This story made me think, how do we find our way after loss? What makes a friendship truly special? It's a very different kind of story than you hear on my other show, a bit more introspective. Speaking of my other show... Want to be part of a special episode of Welcome to Earth Stories? Go to speakpipe.com/welcometoearthstories and leave your name, city, and a random word. I'll make a story out of it. And don't forget to check out Graffiti Blue’s upcoming new album. You can find a link to his website at welcometoearthstories.com. Also you can give back to the show by buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/earthstories. Thank you in advance. Lights out, and sweet dreams. This show is for the nocturnal creatures, so pass it along to the others who stay up late.

Ever wondered what happens when a Jamaican wins a trip to the North Pole? Buckle up for a frosty adventure! In this special Christmas episode, I recount my unexpected journey from a radio contest winner to a survivor of a polar plane crash. You'll hear about my family's hilarious reactions, an encounter with jolly old St. Nick himself, and how I narrowly escaped becoming a human popsicle.  It's a tale of holiday magic, cultural clashes, and why sometimes it's okay to embrace the unexpected – even if it means hugging Santa Claus for dear life. Brand new season in 2025. Thank you for making this little podcast grow all around the globe. To continue to spread the love please buy your brother a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/earthstories. You can listen to all my previous stories at Welcometoearthstories.com and visit me on Twitter/X @poeticearthling

Is the Truth Out There? Or is it Just Toxic? Have you ever wondered what it's like to step into the mind of a conspiracy theorist? Well, Jill from The Afterparty can tell you all about it! She recently had a close encounter with Caspian Flint, the host of Red Flags, Bright Lights - and let's just say he's not winning any congeniality awards. Flint is what you might call… intense. He's got a studio decked out with a fireplace and candles, but he also offers guests a cocktail of scotch, uppers, downers, and mushrooms! And his interview style? Think less "gentle probing" and more "aggressive interrogation", with plenty of personal jabs and innuendos thrown in for good measure. But toxic personality aside, Flint does bring up some fascinating points. Jill discussed some intriguing topics with him, including those strange phone calls, alternate universes, and that mysterious backwards book. Could these things be connected to Season 7 of Welcome to Earth Stories?  And what exactly is Flint looking for through those binoculars? Join me as we explore the fringes of reality. Just try to avoid any strange vitamins or unsolicited relationship advice along the way… Please follow Welcome To Earth Stories After Party on X @ESafterparty and follow them on Spotify. Also, follow me on X @poeticearthling and buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/earthstories

What happens when your reality is turned upside down? Join Jill and Josh as they try to make sense of a mind-blowing phone call that has left Jill questioning everything she thought she knew. Is it a prank, an elaborate AI hoax, or something far stranger? This episode welcomes Dr. Cuban, a leading expert in human voice analysis, and Professor Hoffman, a controversial astrophysicist and author of the upcoming book "Mirror Universe: The Search for Absolute Reality". They'll examine the mysterious voice recording and discuss its possible connection to a real-world backwards book and the shocking revelations from Welcome to Earth Stories. Could there be a connection between a dying Earth, a hidden civilization, and a cryptic experiment? Is everything truly as it seems? Tune in to find out! For even more explorations into the unknown, check out the spinoff show, "Experimental Stories". And continue to give back to the adventure by buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/earthstories Also check out Timothy’s podcast, Create Art Podcast