COMPLEAT – Joseph Matheny

By Joseph Matheny April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

The COMPLEAT Broadcasts, Chapter 0

A new series and some assorted news It’s been on my mind to do this for a while. So, I’m just going to do it. This is the beginning of … Continue reading The COMPLEAT Broadcasts, Chapter 0

By Joseph Matheny April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Ong’s Hat: The NJ Ghost Town That Invented Alternate Reality Games

Explore Ong’s Hat, the real Pine Barrens ghost town behind the legendary 1980s–90s interdimensional cult myth and Joseph Matheny’s groundbreaking Incunabula/ARG that blurred fact and fiction, inspired The Blair Witch … Continue reading Ong’s Hat: The NJ Ghost Town That Invented Alternate Reality Games

Entertainment that invades everyday life: The birth and evolution of ARGs [Until ARGs became widespread in Japan]

By Joseph Matheny March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

日常浸食型エンターテイメント：ARGの誕生と変遷【国内にARGが浸透するまで】

■Incunabula: Ong’s Hat “Ong’s Hat” is considered one of the oldest urban legends originating on the internet, and is akin to a creepypasta or SCP. Ong’s Hat is a real … Continue reading 日常浸食型エンターテイメント：ARGの誕生と変遷【国内にARGが浸透するまで】

By Joseph Matheny October 12, 2025October 19, 2025

Making a virtual appearance at Lambertville Halloween Film Festival

I’ll be making a virtual appearance at the Lambertville Halloween Film Festival on Sunday. October 19th @ 4:30pm Easternwww.acmescreeningroom.org/lhff Slides from the presentation

By Joseph Matheny October 7, 2025April 16, 2026

Ong’s Hat: Compleat

Where to get it PDF only on Google The COMPLEAT Broadcasts (Serialized COMPLEAT podcast) Reviews Ong’s Hat: COMPLEAT was an Amazon bestseller in two categories in 2025. If you’re looking for … Continue reading Ong’s Hat: Compleat

By Joseph Matheny September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Unfolding Alternate Realities, Ong’s Hat, Synchronicity and more with Joseph Matheny

I am happy to present my appearance on one of my favorite podcasts. If you like this one, consider joining their Patreon and gaining access to their Discord as a … Continue reading Unfolding Alternate Realities, Ong’s Hat, Synchronicity and more with Joseph Matheny

By Joseph Matheny August 19, 2025

Ong’s Hat on TVTropes

A wonderfully comprehensive entry on Ong’s Hat at TVTropes. Whoever did this entry was very inclusive. LINK: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ARG/OngsHat