Punishment Island

There are things we don't speak of in Kampala, that's why the city always ruins the naive and innocent. After an encounter that shows her the darker side of the city; Naka, shares her story and those of others from around Uganda. Episodes available every fortnight.

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Episodes

Rites of Passage

Naka goes on assignment in Mbale during the Imbalu circumcision festivities. Email: thepunishmentisland@gmail.com Punishment island is a horror narrative aimed at a mature audience, and so, it may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Apr 11, 2019•18 min

A History in Punishments

Jajja's tale (Grandmother's tale). Naka's personal history with Punishment Island. Music: "Omutti Murungi" - Haka Mukiga Email: thepunishmentisland@gmail.com Punishment island is a horror narrative aimed at a mature audience, and so, it may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Feb 25, 2019•11 min

Hysteria

What's the one thing Ugandan primary boarding school children are afraid of the most at night? Intro music was “Mystic” by Youssoupha Sidibe is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. Email: thepunishmentisland@gmail.com Content Warning: Punishment Island is a horror narrative aimed at a mature audience, and so, it may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....

Jan 28, 2019•18 min

Night Dancer

A hospital cemetery worker meets a couple in a graveyard. Intro music was “Mystic” by Youssoupha Sidibe is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. Email : thepunishmentisland@gmail.com Content Warning : Punishment Island is a horror narrative aimed at a mature audience, and so, it may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....

Jan 14, 2019•18 min

The Witching Hour

Naka, a socially anxious, lay-about who's into girls, photography and recreational idling, has an encounter that shows her the darker side of the city. Intro music was “Mystic” by Youssoupha Sidibe is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. Email: thepunishmentisland@gmail.com Content Warning: Punishment Island is a horror narrative aimed at a mature audience, and so, it may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. This podcas...

Dec 21, 2018•21 min

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