The Monstrefact: Monster Mantas of Chile...

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the old maritime superstition that bananas on a ship are bad luck – and just what sorts of factors might actually have influenced that notion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Wolverine’s foe Cyber, a mercenary with adamantium skin and a high-powered toxin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Join us today as we talk about the history and stories behind mythological creatures, and find out that they have real-life animal counterparts who are just as magical. With special guest Alex Shifman.FOOTNOTES:1. Bombardier Beetles2. Warsaw Basilisk3. Basilisk lizard running on ... Show More

What in the world is a chupacabra? Is it even real or is it the stuff of legend? Listen in to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A story from Chilean folklore about the smartest woman in the world, her talking shoe, and a prince that deserved a slap on the face.The creatures this week are the abatwa, from South Africa, and you'll learn why ants are the best roommates ever.Say hi on Facebook?Support the pod ... Show More

GET‌ ‌EVERY‌ ‌EPISODE‌ ‌AND‌ ‌BONUS‌ ‌CONTENT‌ ‌AT:‌ ‌‌www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast‌   In this episode, we delve into the enigmatic world of cryptids, those mythical creatures that have captured our imaginations for centuries. Based on Linda S. Godfrey's acclaimed book "Americ ... Show More

<p>Strange creatures don't just live under your bed. Oh no. In this Spooked episode, we dive deep into the waters of an Oregon lake & travel to the island of Montserrat to bring you tales of things that go bump in the night.</p> <p>STORIES</p> <p><strong>Devil’s Lake</strong></p> ... Show More

Grrarr! We find scientific theories about the existence of popular monsters such as cyclops, unicorns, and the Loch Ness monster. We do some unnecessarily extensive research on how exactly would mermaids make merbabies, and sexy vampire lore. Also: monster body part quiz, what "G ... Show More

This week Bailey does a deep dive on 5 different cryptids and the history of their sightings! To support the podcast and submit other subtopics try out our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FrightfulFandom?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator 

The female praying mantis: maneater or misaligned? Learn the science behind this popular semi-myth in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.