They're weird and sometimes frightening. They've been spotted in our forests, our oceans and even in our cities. Are they in your neighbourhood? Rarely seen or photographed, some dispute that they even exist at all... They're Megan and Paddy, and they want to talk to you about Cryptids.
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Cryptid Addicted Podcasts
A bite sized look into the monsters of global folklore, cryptozoology and mythology with your host, Erin. Jump in and learn about your favourite monsters from Gorgons to Kelpies, to Wendigos to Bigfoot. Stay spooky every Thursday with a new episode with a new monster from another culture. Get in touch on Twitter at @mythmonsterspod
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Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker and renowned paranormal investigator Chad Calek (American Ghost Hunter, Paranormal State, Sir Noface) shares countless harrowing stories about the intense events he’s witnessed throughout his 25-year investigative career, which Calek has taken part in over 500 paranormal investigations into claims of not only ghost encounters, poltergeist activity, and alleged demonic possession, but also cases involving UFO sightings, cryptid attacks (such as the Jersey D ...
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In this week's episode, we're reciting Peskipiksi Pesternomi and heading over to the UK for the mischievous Pixies! Are they really blue and horned? How can you find one in your house? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter Blue…
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In this week's episode, we're heading up to Canada and the Arctic circle for another child-napping monster, the Ijiraq from Inuit mythology is our monster this time! How can you tell this isn't a normal guy? Why do Inuit parents tell their kids about these? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Websit…
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In this week's episode, we're going back to my favourite place in mythology, to Ancient Greece and Rome to look at the legendary Chimaera! How many creatures is this monster made out of? What hero defeated them? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music…
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For this week, we're not going anywhere specific, but to a faith instead. We're heading over to Hindu mythology and religion to look at the epic Avatar of Shiva, Sharabha! Why was this being created? When would you possibly invoke its wrath? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple …
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Happy Stranger Things Day! To celebrate the final season coming out, we're heading over to Hawkins for the epic monster, the Demogorgon! How do these monsters come to be? How do you defeat one? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twi…
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In this week's episode, we're going over to South Africa for an epic Zulu monster, the Inkanyamba! What happens when you look this monster in the eye? Why is it considered a storm-bringer? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter …
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We're heading over to Germany this week for a collection of monsters under one name, the field-haunting Feldgeister! How many different variants of this monster are there? How can you ensure you have a great harvest alongside them? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts G…
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For this week's episode, we're zooming on over to the Philippines for a horrendous vampiric demon-baby, the Tiyanak! How do you help them pass over? Who are their main victim? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Insta…
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Eastern Europe for a bit of Balkan mythology! How can you tell a Dhampir from a normal Vampire? How can you get rid of one? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram F…
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Happy Halloween! We're back from a short hiatus for our epic Halloween special on our favourite brain-munching monsters from world mythology, the Zombie! How do these monsters relate to slavery? How can you avoid being on the wrong end and getting turned? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website …
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In this week's episode, we're going over to the Australian countryside for an elusive big cat, the Blue Mountains Panther! Why does Australia have a complicated history with cats? What do we think this could be? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music…
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to beautiful Brazil to look at a protector of the forest, the Curupira! How does this monster use its backwards feet to trick hunters? Why can São Paulo go a whole week without passing a government bill because of them? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters …
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For this week’s episode, we’re heading over to the Nordic Isles for something a little spooky, but also a bit nice and looking at the ethereal Fylgja! How can you tell the difference between this monster and their evil counterpart? What was the first animal to cross YOUR placenta, and why does that relate? Find out this week! Send us a text Support…
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In this week's episode, we're going over to ancient East Asia for a majestic monster, the Qilin or the Kirin - depending on where you're from! How does this monster relate to one of the greatest sages of our times? How can you get one to respect you? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spoti…
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For this week's episode, we're going over to California, USA for a funny-looking creature, the Fresno Nightcrawlers! Why are these monsters only spotted on CCTV? How are they related to Native American beliefs? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music …
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In this week's episode, we're going over to the gorgeous Wales for the hounds of the wild hunt, the Cŵn Annwn! How do these monsters link to Arthurian legend? How can you tell them apart from other hellhounds? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music S…
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For this week's episode, we're swimming over to Eastern Europe for the tempting Rusalka from Slavic mythology! Why do these monsters have such long hair? How are they related to leaving flowers on gravestones? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music S…
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In this week's episode, we're heading back over to Ancient Greece and Rome for a fan favourite, the Dryad! How similar are Dryads and Nymphs? Why do they hate hiding from humans and gods so much? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: T…
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to West Africa and the Caribbean for a legendary folklore monster/god, Anansi! How does this spider hybrid relate to the slave trade? Why is he so relatable as a dad? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music …
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For this week's episode, we're HEADING (you'll get the joke later) over to Japanese folklore to look at the long, wringing neck monster, the Rokurokubi! Why does this monster tend to hangout in brothels? Why does sexism play a huge part in its origins? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spo…
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the horrendous Wolpertinger from German folklore! How does this monster relate to the American Jackalope? How hilarious do Germans think they are? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter B…
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We're back! And with maybe one of my most requested and epic monsters, we're looking at Cthulhu from Lovecraftian mythology! How does this epic fictional monster link to modern spider species? How can you wake him up from his deep, godly slumber? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify A…
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It's our Halloween special and our last episode of the year! How do European and Asian dragons compare? Studied up on your Dragon knowledge for our quiz? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok…
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For this week's episode, we're going down the spooky October path of urban legends in the US and looking at the legendary Hook! How does this monster connect to teenage abstinence? Are him and the Candyman from movie fame related at all? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podc…
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For this week's episode, we're looking into Islamic folklore to the terrifying Ifrit! How do these monsters relate to the very similar Jinn? How can you make sure you don't become one? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter Blue…
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And we're back! In this week's episode, we're heading over to Iberia and Latin America for the mischievous Duende! How are these monsters similar to British Hobgoblins and Brownies? How many different types of them are there? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPod…
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We have a double feature release! The first one of this week is the terrifying one-legged bloodsucker, the Patasola! How can you guarantee you'd turn into this monster? How is it linked to the sanctity of the forest? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon …
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The second of our double feature this week - we're looking into the epic Golem from Jewish folklore for this one! How could you create one of these simple giants? How are they linked to pogroms and Poland during WW2? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon …
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In this week's episode, we're heading to Middle Earth to celebrate the release of The Rings of Power season 2 with the wonderful Hobbits! How do these leather-footed creatures relate to English folklore? Why are Tolkien's creations so impactful on folklore? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Websit…
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For this week's episode, we're heading to the coldest regions of Japan for the inspiration behind the Pokemon, Froslass - the Yuki-onna! Who would she target with her icy breath? How could you get her to marry you instead of murder you? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podca…
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Poland to look at the terrifying Plague Maidens - or Morowa Dziewica! How do these monsters relate to Jewish pogroms? How much do I love talking about the Black Death? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Mus…
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We're heading down to the Norse underworld this week for one of the fearsome guardians of Hel, Garmr! How does this hellhound compare to Cerberus from Greek myth? How does he contribute to Ragnarok? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media…
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For this week's episode, we're heading over the Alps for a terrifying dragon (kinda?), the Tatzelwurm! How can you get this little terror to move on from your livestock? Why is it even called a dragon? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social me…
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In this week's delayed (sorry!) episode, we're hopping over to China for the terrifying but also quite weird Jiangshi! How do these monsters link to Vampires and Zombies? How do they relate to the first Emperor of China? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Ama…
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to Ancient Egypt to look at a god! I know, shock and horror, BUT he is also a monster - yes, we're covering Apep this week! How does this monster contrast the Egyptian pantheon? Where's best to avoid his soul-sucking aura? Find out this week? Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monster…
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to Central America to look at the good and the evil dog spirits, the Cadejo! How does this monster link to the ancient Aztecs? How can you make sure to avoid the bad one? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Mu…
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In this week's episode, we're heading over to West Virginia in the US for an extra-terrestrial monster, The Flatwoods Monster! How many times has this been spotted in the wilds of Appalachia? Why do we even think it's extra-terrestrial? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podca…
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For this week's episode, we're going to Japan for a creepy and rare sea cryptid, the Ningen! How does this monster relate to the whaling restrictions? What happens if you find one? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky …
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For this week's episode, we're heading up to the heavens for a world and religious mythology favourite, Angels! How many different types are there? And in how many religions? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instag…
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In this week's episode, we're heading to Thailand for a monster couple, the Krahang and Krasue! How do these two work as a perfect vampiric pair? Can you believe they were seen THIS year (2024)? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Tw…
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In this week's episode, we're saying aloha to Hawaii for the first time for the lovely little craftsmen, the Menehune! What architectural phenomena have been attributed to these monsters? How could you ensure that they helped you with your DIY? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify App…
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to Ancient Mesopotamia for another storm bird, Anzû! How did this incredible monster have both demonic and godly origins? Can you kill it with normal weapons? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social m…
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In this week's episode, we're looking at something a bit different and looking at a monster from Arthurian legend, the Questing Beast! Who really was King Arthur and how does he relate to this monster? Why is incest involved in this story twice? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Ap…
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Ep #202 - Katt Williams unmasks the Hollywood Illuminati, the dark practices of the music biz and much more!
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52:37In Episode #202 of the IN A CROWDED ROOM PODCAST, Chad Calek discusses the recent allegations made by Katt Williams involving the Hollywood Illuminati, in which Williams makes stunning claims against Sean "Puffy" Combs, Kevin Hart, Will Smith and countless others! Calek also dissects portions of Williams claims that have been oddly echoed by severa…
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Revealing the disturbing unaired details surrounding the PARANORMAL STATE haunted church episode! #8 on the "BEST OF THE BEST" EPISODE LIST!
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30:36TO SUPPORT THE IN A CROWDED ROOM PODCAST ON PATREON, CLICK THIS LINK: https://www.patreon.com/inacrowdedroom Coming in at #8 on the IN A CROWDED ROOM PODCAST "BEST OF THE BEST" TOP 10 LIST, enjoy EPISODE #35 - THE MOST TERRIFYING PARANORMAL STATE LOCATION I'VE EVER INVESTIGATED! In Episode #35 - Chad Calek reveals countless disturbing details surro…
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For this week's episode, we're staying here in Britain for the Cornish monster, the Spriggan! How do you actually pronounce this monster's name? Why do they steal your kids? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagr…
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In this episode, we're heading over to the Philippines for a wacky and wonderful monster, the Tikbalang! How does this monster link to male sexuality? Why does wearing your clothes inside out prevent them from seeing you? Find out this week! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Am…
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Ep 201 - Must-see NEW footage of UFO diving into lake, plus Elon Musk's troubling alien comments!
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26:55In Episode #201 of THE IN A CROWDED ROOM PODCAST, Chad Calek examines shocking new footage of a UFO diving into a lake in Arizona, while also discussing Skyfall's final prediction and Elon Musk's recent troubling comments about aliens and why we should all consider what he has to say! You do not want to miss Episode 201 the IN A CROWDED ROOM PODCAS…
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THE BEST OF THE IN A CROWDED ROOM PODCAST TOP 10 LIST! #10 - Ep 62 Shocking ghost evidence captured at haunted church in front of 20 witnesses!
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35:44Coming in at #10 on the IN A CROWDED ROOM PODCAST "BEST OF THE BEST" TOP 10 EPISODES LIST, enjoy Episode #62 of the IN A CROWDED ROOM PODAST! In this episode , Chad Calek discusses the details surrounding the extremely intense paranormal investigation of the abandoned church owned by the proprietors of notoriously haunted Thomas House Hotel, which …
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Apologies - I caught the flu before recording this episode, so I sound a little rough! in this week's episode, we're heading over to Egypt and Greece for the riddling minx, the Sphinx! Which mythology is it from anyway? Why is the Great Sphinx male? Find out in this episode! Send us a text Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website …
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