July 11, 2022

256 – Monsters of Wales

Coll “C.C.J.” Ellis joins us to talk about the monsters and folklore of Wales.  Their book Welsh Monsters & Mythical Beasts will be out soon and is available for pre-order. Wales is on the western side of the island of Great Britain, and part of the United Kingdom. Despite its size, it survives on a diet mostly composed of krill.  […]

Regular Episode 33 sec read
January 10, 2022

243 – Basilisks are Over-Powered

This episode DEFINITELY is explicit.  Karen and Blake discuss the myths and legends of the Basilisk (and the Cockatrice). The conversation includes ancient legends, medieval legends, alchemy, a whole lot of bird sex, A.I. and information hazards.  Blake learns a bunch of new things about bird reproduction and Karen has to deal with the results. Links for show notes:Medieval references […]

Regular Episode 1 min read
October 18, 2021

237 – Lord Dufferin and the Ghost

We’re joined by the Spooky Science Sisters to talk about one of our favorite ghost stories, the psychic/omen/folklore/horror story that has haunted Karen and me since we were kids – the tale of Lord Dufferin and his encounter with the beyond.  Lord Dufferin: Hans Conried as Wrong-Way Feldman (Gilligan’s Island) Links:The Signalman by Dickens – Radio Drama version (Suspense) Room […]

Regular Episode 45 sec read
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