{"podcast":{"title":"You Can't Unhear","slug":"you-can-t-unhear-7840944","podcast_index_feed_id":7840944,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/bf06c118-a8a5-4fd5-8965-54f150de45d0","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/you-cant-unhear8581","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/6/25/9/c962cd1d-36e1-41b5-b1be-95099d69cfdf_3957915-64973.jpg","author":"Ericka Cuevas","episode_count":167,"summary":"Welcome to the podcast *You Can't Unhear* -- where some stories refuse to be forgotten. This is a late-night podcast exploring the stories that linger long after the episode ends. From infamous killers and forgotten cold cases to daily true crime stories from around the world, we dive deep into the psychology, history, and haunting details behind each case. If you love true crime stories, unsolved mysteries, and strange events that blur the line between reality and folklore, you've found your next obsession. I also explore conspiracy theories, unsolved disappearances, internet mysteries, paranormal encounters, and urban legends around the world. From cursed rituals and haunted locations to mysterious places that shouldn't exist, we uncover the stories people whisper about after midnight. If you're a fan of horror crime stories, psychological storytelling, and immersive audio experiences, our episodes are designed for late-night listening with headphones on and the lights off.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:20:01.138029+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944"},"episode":{"title":"She Was Kidnapped, Then Married to a Corpse... The Dark Truth About China's Ghost Weddings","slug":"she-was-kidnapped-then-married-to-a-corpse-the-dark-truth-about-china-s-ghost-weddings","published_at":"2026-07-06T10:00:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944/she-was-kidnapped-then-married-to-a-corpse-the-dark-truth-about-china-s-ghost-weddings","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944","url":"https://podcast.show/3957915/","audio_url":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/7d17d7c5-d2a4-4e44-8de3-852b369a4405/stream.mp3","summary":"For thousands of years, ghost weddings have existed as part of traditional Chinese funeral customs, a ritual intended to give unmarried spirits peace in the afterlife. In this episode of You Can't Unhear , we explore the fascinating history of ghost marriages, from ancient beliefs about reincarnation, ancestor worship, Yin and Yang, and the spirit world, to the heartbreaking reasons why grieving families continued the tradition for generations. What began as a cultural ritual meant to comfort the living would eventually take a terrifying turn. As ghost weddings became increasingly profitable, a hidden black market emerged. Grave robbing, corpse trafficking, murder, and even cases of people allegedly being buried alive became linked to the demand for ghost brides. From the shocking 2016 Gansu Province case to modern investigations into human trafficking networks, this episode follows the complete timeline behind one of China's oldest traditions and reveals how superstition, grief, and greed combined to create one of the darkest underground crimes in recent history.","meta_description":"For thousands of years, ghost weddings have existed as part of traditional Chinese funeral customs, a ritual intended to give unmarried spirits peace in t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1054,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/you-can-t-unhear-7840944/episodes/she-was-kidnapped-then-married-to-a-corpse-the-dark-truth-about-china-s-ghost-weddings/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944/she-was-kidnapped-then-married-to-a-corpse-the-dark-truth-about-china-s-ghost-weddings.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}