The Mellow Tiger Podcast

*Apologies for the inconsistent audio, we're adjusting to a new studio space* The inspiration behind Wolf Creek may not have the most bodies under his belt, but he is undeniably one of Australia's most cruel and unhinged serial killers. I am of course talking about the absolutely insane case of the Backpacker murders at the hands of Ivan Milat.

After the body of a relative is found in Malcolm Naden's bedroom, he disappears like a ghost into the vast Australian landscape, continuously evading Special Forces units at every turn. He is not only wanted for murder but also for questioning in the disappearance and suspected death of a cousin and the indecent assault of a minor. Police worry if he isn't apprehended soon, he may kill again... an...

In this episode we explore the burgeoning lore surrounding one of the newest cryptids on the market, The Goatman. We also take a look at The SOS Incident, a disappearance that is so sussy it even left investigators scratching their noggins.

Could there be? Or Conspiracy? Ever wondered about an alternative ancient history? Is there any evidence to support it? Whatever the answer, it's kind of fun to think about.

If you've never heard of the Great Emu War of 1932, you are missing out! Also, what's the worst thing you could be doing when you die? How do you definitely not want to be found? I reckon this is top 3, easy.

It's happening! This episode is brought to you entirely by Josh and outlines the history and folklore behind one of our favourite mythical monsters: The Wendigo.

No matter how bad you may think this very real story of a serial killer is, it some how manages to be way, way worse. Strap in, this one's a real doozy.

Bree talks about a terrifying attack on a remote family farm in Maine by a pack of creatures that resembled wolves... but stood on their hind legs. Jord exposes the elusive "Bunnajor", a rarely talked about Australian cryptid that could be leftover from the Megafauna. Josh gives us an overview of El Chupacabra and his unbridled opinion of what it actually is. ***Due to insanely frustrating technic...

You've probably heard of the Dyatlov Pass Incident but have you heard of the similar, ill-fated and bizarre hiking trip that occurred in the same area in the 90s? Could solving it help solve Dyatlov? And the lost ship called "Jenny" (not to be confused with the one from Forrest Gump) was found TWENTY YEARS later with the crew not having aged a day. Josh and Jord fight for the title of the resident...

Bree informs the boys of one of Wisconsin's most batshit insane murders to have graced the State in recent years. Josh talks about the most haunted highway in Australia where bodies often get dumped and a ghoulish figure has been harassing motorists for years. Jord looks into a Kentucky alien encounter that kinda seems pretty legit.

In Elkhorn, Wisconsin, whispers of a creature stalking the roads and cornfields have circulated for decades. Witnesses report encountering a figure with the head of a wolf, and the body of a man, with eyes that pierced right through them. With the help of Linda Godfrey's 'The Beast of Bray Road: Tailing Wisconsin's Werewolf', we dive head first into into the disturbing history if the Beast and att...

The conclusion to the absolutely wild true story that inspired the multi-award winning horror film 'Jaws'.

Did you know that "Jaws" was inspired by a series of horrifying shark attacks that occurred over a tense twelve day period along the New Jersey coastline in 1916? Sometimes fact is more terrifying than fiction.

In this episode Josh lists a bunch of lesser-known Egyptian Gods, Bree discusses the recently captured image of an unidentified creature lurking around the Amarillo zoo and Jord regailes us with the story of Percy Fawcett, the man who disappeared searching for the Lost City of Z.

Charlie Brandt wasn't found out to be a serial killer until after his death, but a quick look into his dark past could shine some light on the horrible savagery he inflicted right before his untimely end.

Two young men, with two very similar sounding names disappear under strange circumstances while on the phone to a loved one. The cases are completely unrelated but share unusual similarities.

*Trigger Warning* The second part of this episode (35 minutes onwards) contains some real gnarly shit, there are mentions of sexual assault and cannibalism. In 1876, a shower of something that wasn't water rained down on a farm in Kentucky. The land owners were surprised to see what looked liked... meat? Speaking of flesh, in 1929 a whole bunch of Russian prisoners are sent to a remote island with...

In 1934 a massive man-eating shark is captured and placed in an aquarium where it regurgitates a huge clue to solving a murder mystery. We are also joined by a special guest who talks of a bone-chilling wolf attack that results in bloody carnage.

Josh tells of his experience with sleep paralysis and explores what could be behind the world-wide phenomenon of having a demon weighing you down. Bree regales with a story of tables being turned when a potential serial killer falls victim to their intended victim. Jord tells the fascinating story of a French Village being terrorised by a massive wolf like creature in the 1700s.

People may think Bigfoot doesn't exist, but once upon a time there were a whole array of animals that were thought to have been cryptids which have since been proven to exist. Also, a whole bunch of accidental deaths in one family occurred in the same remote place over many years, who or what was behind it?

We're all back and rearin' to go. This episode Josh does a bunch of heavy lifting, talking about a disaster at Lake Nyos that claimed the lives of over a thousand locals. Jord talks about a man with a weird hand and a penchant for gold. You'll also learn about soaking.

We continue strong into lockdown with eight true stories about the creepiest call outs cops and paramedics experienced during their careers.

Due to the current lockdown we've had to get a little creative. This episode contains eight true stories of spooky forest encounters.

Over the years, strange, gigantic, bird-like creatures have been spotted soaring high in the skies overhead.  Sometimes these avian monsters have been reported swooping closer to home, attempting to sink their claws into something deliciously human. The giggles hit hard in this episode and Josh tries his sober best to keep the conversation on track.

The heir to a whiskey fortune shows us what it's worth to witness cannibalism first-hand. The queen owns some outrageous shit. A dragon-man is discovered. Dad joins Bree and Jord as they all go over the most interesting true stories they have recently discovered.