A.S.S.: A Scary Sleepover (feat. Cassandra Pimentel)
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HOLY CANNOLI GUACAMOLE! We’re getting extra spoozy–spooky and cozy–with the 2018 indie web series A.S.S.: A Scary Sleepover. Cullen and Hannah chat with the series’ writer and director, Casey, about the Filipino lore of the dreaded aswang featured in the story, her inspiration behind giving a shout to Rob Schneider while on the toilet, and whether there will be a part two . So, erect your blanket forts, turn out your lights, and join us for this spoozy chat.   You can find A.S.S.: A Scary Sleepover and the MYX News channel on YouTube.   Check out Casey’s other content at cassandrapimentel.com, and follow her on social media @cassandra.pimentel!    Research for this episode: Aswang – Cryptid Wiki Aswang: The Terrifying Vampire Ghouls of the Philippines – Culture Trip Inside The Terrifying Legend Of The Aswang, The Shapeshifting Filipino Monster That Devours Human Guts And Fetuses – All That’s Interesting Kapre and Aswang 101: Filipino Mythology for Beginners – Kollective Hustle   ====================================   Watch Us on YouTube!    Follow Our Adventures on Social Media:   @notmyfantasypod Instagram TikTok   Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.  This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.   Cover Art by William Callaghan Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
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