Were Real Ninjas Sneaky?
From Part-Time Genius by iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope
May 26, 2026 · 43 min · Season 3
About this episode
Will and Mango explore the truths and myths surrounding ninjas and their behaviors.
Why did so many ninjas walk around with crickets? Why did they like to keep pocket change on them? And what does it mean when a ninja sends you a packet of dried fish? Today Will and Mango look to the past to distinguish ninja truths from ninja fiction! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ptg Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! This episode originally aired on November 2, 2018. Illustration of an 18th century ninja via Wikimedia Commons. Learn more about your ad choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Will, Mango
Topics covered
- ninjas
- history
- myth vs reality
- Japanese culture
- sneakiness
Keywords
- ninjas
- crickets
- pocket change
- dried fish
- Japanese history
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