They sit in closets, on dusty shelves, and at the foot of children’s beds. But what happens when the toys we love… want to "play"... with us?
In this Expansion episode, we dive deep into the unnerving world of haunted dolls and possessed playthings. From the infamous Robert the Doll to bizarre listener encounters with laughing toys, chasing dolls, and tiny, sharp-toothed creatures—this one’s packed with stories that make us reconsider the innocence of teddy. Along the way, we explore ancient beliefs like Japan’s spirit imbued dolls and theories on emotional energy and soul imprints.
So grab your flashlights, close that closet door… and don’t forget to lock the toy box doll
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
01:55 | Nostalgic Childhood Dolls| Child's Play
11:28 | Intro to Robert the Doll
17:27 | Homey D Clown & The Chasing Doll | Hartley, Delaware | 1993–1997
21:19 | Tiny Tears Terror | Cinzia Vassallo-Dwyer | London UK 1981
26:10 | Tiny Teeth | Leah Redacted | Guyana, South America | Early 2000s
30:41 | Troll Doll Night Terror | Flashback
34:10 | Dark Side of Japan: Ancient Black Magic, Folklore, Ritual by Anthony Cummings-Quote
36:00 | Shrine Dolls - Alive Dolls | Ji Yun?
43:25 | Fire of the My Size Doll | Amanda Shreve | 1990s–2000s
50:02 | It Wants The Doll Back | Art Bell | Kansas City, Missouri | 1996
1:02:05 | Purple Mommy Listener Story | Flashback
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The 'Evil' Doll Haunting the Citizens of Key West
The Story Behind the World's Most Terrifying Haunted Doll
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