Slaying Monsters

In Slaying Monster's first Halloween special, Matt and EJ tackle the Estes Method, the latest technology claimed to capture the voices of the dead. We dive into the history of EVPs, the Spiritbox and their inventors, and talk about the muddy science that surrounds ghost investigation.    Then, we review the findings from our own Estes session. We put the newest technique through its paces, with bl...

Matt and EJ continue their investigation of Oak Island, the legendary site of a fortune in undiscovered buried treasure. As the legend grows, stories of secret maps and strange glyphs appear, all seemingly clues to a complex riddle. But who created it and why? As the mythology of the secret societies intertwine, death again haunts the island.  http://slayingmonsterspodcast.com Become a supporter:...

Matt and EJ dive into the latest Fortean news from October, talking Bigfoot videos, UFO's and Immaculate Constellation, new Nazca geoglyphs, and the latest Loch Ness monster evidence. Plus, a new theory on sea monsters, and the next step in Thylacine research.    Bigfoot video:  https://www.tmz.com/2024/10/03/bigfoot-sighting-in-oklahoma/ https://www.facebook.com/bigfootheadshop/posts/pfbid0xu8bLj...

Matt and EJ continue their investigation of Oak Island, the legendary site of a fortune in undiscovered buried treasure. As the legend grows, treasure hunters continue to search the island for clues. Could it have been left by the Freemasons or the Illuminati, and mapped with cryptic clues? Or could the secret be the treasure from Solomon's vault or the hoards protected by the Knights Templar? Joi...

Matt and EJ continue their investigation of Oak Island, the legendary site of a fortune in undiscovered buried treasure. When a new treasure seeker joins the hunt, it seems the mystery may be solved. But a series of traps continue to thwart the searchers. Who set them and why? And what, if anything, is so valuable that its owner would go to such lengths to keep it safe? 

Matt and EJ dive into the recent Fortean news, including rock climbing aliens, giant UFOs, and the return of Mothman.    Jerry Coleman Obituary:  http://www.cryptozoonews.com/coleman-jerry-obit/   Long Peak Rock Climber:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13812559/amp/frightening-figure-colorado-mountain-longs-peak-mount-meeker.html   Louisiana Bigfoot Festival:  https://www.thetowntalk.com...

Nestled off the southern coast of Nova Scotia is a small, tree covered island with a bottomless mystery. This privately owned island has been the target of treasure hunters for over two hundred years. If the rumors and legends are true, a vast fortune lies buried under the island, sealed off in a complex maze of booby-trapped tunnels. This treasure, claimed to be long lost bounty from ruthless pir...

Matt and EJ conclude their investigation of the the Sasquatch, and its early history. We talk Albert Ostman, the prospector who lived for a week with a family of Sasquatch. Is he the witness John Green and Rene Dahinden have been looking for? And what does it mean if all these early reports contradict each other? 

Matt and EJ dive into the latest Fortean news, looking at life of Venus, recent Champ sightings, the Kingman UFO crash and an in depth look at Luis Elizondo and his new book Imminent. Plus, Matt samples the first Sasquatch Sunrise cocktail!   Sasquatch Sunrise recipes:  https://buymeacoffee.com/slayingmonsters/sasquatch-sunrise-cocktails   Life on Venus:  https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/29/science/ven...

Matt and EJ continue their investigation of the origins of the Sasquatch mythology. We talk about the Ruby Creek attacks, William Roe's famous female Sasquatch, and the logger who made the monster's feet the most famous in Cryptozoology.

Matt and EJ continue their investigation of the origins of the Sasquatch mythology. In this episode, we meet John Green, one of the "four horsemen" of Sasquatch research. When his joke article in a local newspaper attracts the attention of serious Sasquatch researcher Rene Dahinden, Green starts tracking down the origins of the beast. We talk Indigenous mythology, small town politics, and British...

Matt and EJ cover the recent Fortean news, tackling more big cat stories, red-eyed Sasquatches, archeological incompetence and stolen artifacts from the earth and beyond. Plus, we talk about alien's favorite music and what concert they just can't miss.    Big cat followup:  https://www.devonlive.com/news/uk-world-news/big-cat-found-dead-near-8981171   Red-eyed Sasquatch:  https://nypost.com/2024/0...

When we talk about Sasquatch, theoretically, we’re talking about a living animal. Because of this, the topic of Sasquatch biology and behavior is a cornerstone of the research. If we can figure out how these creatures deal with the world around them, we can get a better understanding of their existence, and have a better chance of being able to actually catch one, either of camera or in a trap.

Matt and EJ conclude their investigation of the Dybbuk Box, the wine cabinet allegedly haunted by an evil spirt from Jewish folklore. When paranormal investigator Zak Bagans gets his hands on the box, you know things are gonna get spooky. Plus, Matt explains SLS cameras and weighs in on their ghost hunting ability. 

Matt and EJ dive into the recent Fortean news, covering giant sea creatures, the quest to catch up to interstellar objects, unexplained structures in the desert and new theories on the hollow earth myth.    Hoodwinker fish:  https://www.yahoo.com/news/rare-7-foot-fish-washed-191858184.html   Thylacine follow up:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJbTCszHtoA   Strange sounds from Loch Ness: https://...

Matt and EJ continue their investigation of the Dybbuk Box, the legendary wine cabinet haunted by evil spirits. We examine the origins of this legend, from Nazi riots to the Voyage of the Damned and the continuing misfortune that befalls anyone who dares to open the box. Plus, EJ's new moneymaking scheme to turn ghosts into batteries. 

The Haunted Museum in Las Vegas contains a particularly spooky item. A wine box, originally owned by a Holocaust survivor, and cursed with the malicious spirit of a demon. Even touching the box can bring months of bad luck and anyone who owns the box is taking their very life in their hands. Among those negatively affect by the box are famed paranormal investigator Zak Bagans, musical artist Post...

Matt and EJ dive into the recent Fortean news, covering Sasquatch summoning, UFO and nuclear reactors, UK big cats and the latest evidence for the thylacine.    Bigfoot murder https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/man-found-guilty-murdering-friend-he-thought-had-summoned-bigfoot/SWYZFHH3YFB3XMIZUZ3IKVXX4U/   New Loch Ness expedition https://news.sky.com/story/loch-ness-monster-nasa-urged-to-help-as-...

Matt and EJ conclude their investigation of the sea monster legends of World War I. Were German U Boats the victims of monster attacks? And why would soldiers concoct such outlandish stories about their missions and losses? We talk naval warfare, the Lusitania, plesiosaur biology and life on the most dangerous ships on the seas. 

During World War I, a new kind of naval warfare emerged: the submarine. Over the course of the German U Boat campaign in the British Isles and the Mediterranean, more than two hundred submarines were lost. While most of these were the result of attacks or accidents, two of the subs disappeared under more mysterious circumstances. According to legend, they were destroyed by massive sea monsters.

Matt and EJ conclude their investigation of Sloss Furnaces and the malicious ghost of Slag Wormwood. We discuss ghost hunting, the problems with EVPs and the complicated history and future of dark tourism. 

Matt and EJ dive into the recent Fortean news, talking about underwater UFOs, the Satanic Panic, alien spaceports, Havana Syndrome and the Mad Gasser of Mattoon.    Underwater Anomaly:  https://www.newsweek.com/underwater-anomaly-larger-texas-spotted-african-coast-1889674   Bennet Braun and the Satanic Panic: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/bennett-braun-dead.html   Sumerian Spaceport https:...

Matt and EJ continue their investigation of the haunted Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama. We meet Sloss' nefarious foreman, and discuss the flawed labor practices that allowed him to rise to power. We also take an in depth look at ghostly orbs and their role in spirit photography. 

In the middle of Birmingham Alabama lies a hulking ruin of metal. The remnants of Sloss Furnaces, the only blast furnace in America, a relic of the second industrial revolution. Part of the concentrated boom of industrialization Birmingham, this region became known as the “Magic City” due to its explosion of industry. But the old hearth and stacks hide a sinister secret: the site is reportedly hau...

Matt and EJ dive into the recent Fortean news, discussing the AARO UAP disclosure, new Loch Ness monster photos, more alien bodies and a cultish UFO conference.