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GHOST MAPS: True Southeast Asian Horror Stories

HANTU
Singapore
Ghost Stories
Supernatural
Hungry Ghost Month
Southeast Asia
Third Eye
Hantu
Malaysia
Incredible Tales
Asia Podcast Awards
Best Fictional Podcast
Ghosts
Ghost King
Tales From Incredible Tales
Filmmaking
Horror Film
Seletar Camp
Spirits
Supernatural Experiences
World War II

Ghost Maps follows a mysterious narrator as he chronicles the supernatural in Singapore and around Southeast Asia. Inspired by stories generously shared by real people. Subscribe to us, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @wearehantu.New episodes on 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. For advertising opportunities please reach out @ www.hantu.sg/contact

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Kyle chats with the filmmakers, Cecilia Ang and Koh Chong Wu of the hit mandarin Mediacorp paranormal show, Mr. Zhou’s Ghost Stories @ Singapore Sightings S2.

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In this very special episode, Kyle and Wayne speak with Joko Anwar, the award-winning Indonesian director of Satan's Slaves and Impetigore, about his latest film: the horror-comedy, Ghost in the Cell.

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Genesis Lim returns to Dead Air! Winner of Mediacorp's Be a Podcastar talent hunt, host of Too Many Ghosts Nowadays, and co-host of The ScreamApura Tales, Genesis Lim, shares some of the creepiest Chinese Ghost stories with Kyle.

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The Collector returns to... Dead Air on (the 2nd) Friday the 13th of 2026! The Collector shares new ghost stories and chats with Kyle about Resident Evil Requiem and many more horror themed madness.

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Recent Guests

Joko Anwar
Director and writer of Southeast Asian horror cinema
Indonesian filmmaker
Episode: Film Set Ghost Stories?! Ft. Joko Anwar - DEAD AIR
Genesis Lim
Podcaster and horror storyteller
Too Many Ghosts Nowadays / Zhou Gong Jiang Gui / The ScreamApura Tales
Episode: Chinese Ghost Stories?! Ft. Genesis Lim - DEAD AIR
The Collector
Main voice of Ghost Maps, guest on Dead Air
Ghost Maps / Hantu
Episode: The Collector Returns on Friday the 13th! - DEAD AIR
Naqiah Ayub
Creator of True Horror Stories POV, recurring guest on horror projects
True Horror Stories POV / THSPOVG
Episode: What Happened at Golden Mile Tower?! ft. True Horror Stories POV - DEAD AIR
Aidil Ashrad
Creator of True Horror Stories POV, collaborator with Naqiah on THS POV
True Horror Stories POV / THSPOVG
Episode: What Happened at Golden Mile Tower?! ft. True Horror Stories POV - DEAD AIR
Jun Vinh Teoh
Bilingual Malaysian actor, singer, and voice actor known for his roles in local productions.
We Can Save the World
Episode: Cheng Chai Hong, Jun Vinh Teoh, and Daisy Irani Can Save the World!!! - DEAD AIR
Daisy Irani
Founder of Hum Theater and established actress known for her work in a range of popular Singaporean television shows.
We Can Save the World
Episode: Cheng Chai Hong, Jun Vinh Teoh, and Daisy Irani Can Save the World!!! - DEAD AIR
Anngee Neo
Illustrator whose work emphasizes storytelling and addresses topics like politics and mental health.
Freelance Illustrator
Episode: Artist Anngee Neo is Now a Believer in the Supernatural - DEAD AIR
Cassandra Rudge
Co-founder of FoundFilms, dedicated to amplifying underrepresented Singaporean filmmakers
FoundFilms
Episode: Scary Film Set Stories with FoundFilms - DEAD AIR

Host

Kyle Ong
Co-host with extensive involvement across Southeast Asian horror podcasts; associated with Hantu and Hantu Productions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Definitely one of the best creepy pasta podcasts available!

    This podcast is just wow! This is scary, and it’s IRL! Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sxndwiches
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Boring

    I had high expectations, based on the previous reviews. However after listening to over an hour of three guys talk about about themselves, giggle, ummm, ahh, yeah like, I gave up.. I’m not sure how or when the ‘scary’, stories come into play, because it was just three guys non stop talking about themselves… boring and a waste of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Wench2424
    Australia3 years ago
  • Definitely one of the best creepy pasta podcasts!

    This podcast is just wow! This is scary, and it’s IRL! Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sxndwiches
    Philippines3 years ago
  • I love this podcast!

    I feel like this podcast deserve so much more recognition. I caught up with my other podcasts and I was desperately looking for something when I found this and this amazing! I love it!

    The stories are diverse and so interestingly narrated. They aren’t nightmares scary but definitely thrilling enough for you to gasp at moments. They’re short so it doesn’t feel like a commitment.

    Please keep doing what your’e doing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tidytincan
    United States4 years ago
  • Definitely one of the best, if not THE best, creepy pasta podcasts!

    Just discovered this podcast while looking for something to listen to on my weekly commutes and wow! This is scary! Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sxndwiches
    Philippines4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the immersive, regionally grounded storytelling and soothing narration.
Narration is calming and effective, making frightening moments more impactful.
Episodes are consistently atmospheric and genuinely spooky for fans of regional horror.
Some listeners feel the format leans too long on host chatter rather than stories.
Fans appreciate diverse guests and vivid anecdotes from Southeast Asia.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#10
Philippines/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#13
Hong Kong/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#20
Singapore/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#64
India/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#108
Indonesia/Fiction

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cheng Chai Hong, Jun Vinh Teoh, and Daisy Irani Can Save the World!!! - DEAD AIR
Q: What themes did you want to explore with this film?
The central theme revolves around friendship and the need for connections among characters, reflecting on their individual struggles.
Cheng Chai Hong, Jun Vinh Teoh, and Daisy Irani Can Save the World!!! - DEAD AIR
Q: How did you come up with the idea for We Can Save the World?
The concept started from a personal and relatable place, using familiar sights and sounds of Singapore to create a uniquely Singaporean story.
Far Anwar, The New Co-Host of Tales From Incredible Tales - DEAD AIR
Q: What scares you?
Far shared that he is mainly afraid of the afterlife which leads to complex feelings about death, emphasizing its psychological aspect.
Far Anwar, The New Co-Host of Tales From Incredible Tales - DEAD AIR
Q: What can people expect from season three of Tales From Incredible Tales?
Season three will focus on more research-based content, covering a wide array of ghost stories from Southeast Asia, exploring similarities and insights while delving into cultural backgrounds.
Is Raihan still part of Tales From Incredible Tales? - DEAD AIR
Q: How does it feel knowing you won't be the host?
I was very sad, to be honest. When I first heard that I would no longer be the host, I was a bit heartbroken.

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A collection of Southeast Asian horror stories anchored by a mysterious narrator who chronicles personal experiences and listener-provided tales from Singapore and across the region. Episodes blend cultural history, folklore, and modern urban legends with a focus on haunted locations, supernatural encounters, and regional storytelling traditions. Noteworthy are the vivid, locally grounded anecdotes, emphasis on Southeast Asian contexts, and a dedicated affinity for immersive narration that appeals to fans of true regional horror and folklore. The show often features guests connected to horror media, arts, or regional storytelling, which adds diverse perspectives while keeping the supernatural at the center of each episode.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Joko Anwar
2. Genesis Lim
3. The Collector
4. Naqiah Ayub
5. Aidil Ashrad
6. Jun Vinh Teoh
7. Daisy Irani
8. Anngee Neo

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