{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Premium Episode: Ouija Boards","description":"GET\u200c \u200cEVERY\u200c \u200cEPISODE\u200c \u200cAD FREE PLUS BONUS\u200c \u200cCONTENT\u200c \u200cAT:\u200c \u200c\u200cwww.patreon.com\/crackpotpodcast\u200c Ouija boards are a type of board game typically used as a tool for communicating with the spirit world. The board itself is usually a flat board with letters of the alphabet, numbers, and other symbols printed on it, along with a planchette, which is a heart-shaped or triangular device with a small window in the center. The players place their fingers on the planchette, which then moves around the board to spell out words, phrases, or answer yes-or-no questions. While many people believe that Ouija boards can be used to communicate with spirits, some people use them as a form of divination or to contact deceased loved ones.&amp;nbsp; A simple board game or a powerful tool to communicate with spirits? Tune in this week to hear real Ouija stories and how these interesting \u201cgames\u201d rose to prominence.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Crackpot","author_url":"https:\/\/www.crackpotpodcast.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/25980417\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/146668725"}