#73 Cursed Objects - JW Ocker

Exploring the World of Cursed Objects with Jay Ocker

In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony interviews award-winning author Jay Ocker about his book 'Cursed Objects.' They discuss Jay's fascination with physical objects wrapped in tragic stories, his experiences visiting and researching cursed items, and the criteria he used to define what makes an object cursed. Jay shares insights into his process of creating the book, the science behind cursed objects, and common myths surrounding them. The conversation also covers Jay's other works, website, and podcast, all centered around oddities and strange phenomena. Jay emphasizes the importance of curiosity and storytelling in exploring and documenting these eerie items.

00:00 Introduction to Cursed Objects

00:19 Meet the Guest: Jay Ocker

05:07 Jay's Journey to Oddities

09:42 Defining Cursed Objects

27:48 The Science Behind Cursed Objects

35:48 Cursed Objects and Personal Experiences

36:16 UFOs and Belief Systems

37:48 Family Reactions to Cursed Objects

39:50 Instilling Curiosity in Children

40:44 The Fascination with Oddities

41:55 The Importance of Stories

43:05 Exploring the Book 'Cursed Objects'

43:36 Cursed Objects in Museums

44:56 Cursed Objects in Everyday Life

46:58 The Business of Cursed Objects

51:06 The Appeal of the Book 'Cursed Objects'

54:22 Advice on Handling Cursed Objects

57:04 Methods to Break Curses

58:56 Unseen Cursed Objects and Future Plans

01:02:24 Author's Other Works and Projects

01:06:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Full Show Link:  https://youtu.be/fmO3lfUlrk0