How To Cry "Monster"

The time has finally come... the booming sound of footsteps. The echoing screeches backed up by a choir of screams reverberating off the concrete. No matter who you are, giant monsters are memorable things whether they're benevolent or chaotic, or perhaps a little bit of both. It's time we lift the curtain on our favorite topic thus far and show you the world of Kaiju. Host/Producer: Neil...

Want to visit Wallachia? Better get a rabies shot because bats are everywhere and the forests are looking a little too fleshy. Also, if you end up in Vlad's presence, never tell a lie. That would certainly spell your doom. Host: Neil Nestor. Co-Host/Researcher: Jules Henig. Co-Host/Philosopher: Mike Duus.

Welcome back! It's time to talk about DRAGONS...again? There was a lot of information left out of out original episode, so this is a fresh look at what us dragonology experts have to offer as we delve deep into our delicious draconic debauchery! Host/Editor: Neil Nestor. Co-Host/Researcher: Jules Henig. Sound/Co-Host: Mike Duus.

Fairies aren't always nice. They're chaotic and mischievous. Just like everyone on this episode. Sit back and relax as we show you the true nature of these bewildering creatures. Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Co-Host/Researcher: Jules Henig. Biologist/Philosopher: Mike Duus. Special Guest: Liam McGrath.

Mike Duus takes the stage and regales us with his culture and vibrant stories of Nordic culture. Whatever you think you know about Thor from Marvel, throw it out the proverbial window! Host/Editor: Neil Nestor. Researcher/Co-Host: Jules Henig. Sound/Host: Mike Duus.

When something just doesn't go your way, like ever. When you seem to feel a darkness looming over you, plunging a cold swirl of dry air around your body. Does this feeling ring a bell? Maybe you did something you shouldn't have, and possibly upset some other entity in the process? Honey, you might be cursed! Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Co-Host/Researcher: Jules Henig. Biologist/Philosopher: Mike D...

Around the world, there exists a network of lines, akin to latitude and longitude. They're called "Ley Lines" and they have a strong connection to paranormal phenomena, but why? Are they lines of energy, or pieces of something that lies underneath reality? Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Co-Host/Researcher: Jules Henig. Biologist/Philosopher: Mike Duus.

The latest developments in the controvery of Artificial Intelligence and what it means for us as artists, writers, and humans. Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Co-Host/Researcher: Jules Henig. Editor: Joseph Hall.

When things just don't go your way, do you feel that you were jinxed? Did you walk under that ladder, break that mirror, or touch something cursed? Don't worry, the time has finally come for HTCM to investigate it for you! Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Co-Host/Researcher: Jules Henig. Special Guest: Sophia Costa. Editor: Joseph Hall.

Today we delve into the darkness of the forests. The places of no return. People go missing every year in America, and even more around the world. And some of these missing persons are tied to unbelievable mysteries! Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Co-Host/Researcher: Jules Henig. Editor: Joseph Hall.

Have you ever had deja vu? That feeling like you've done something before, perhaps in a dream, but now in reality? Do you remember something differently than how others do? You may have a glitch. Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Co-Host/Researcher: Jules Henig. Editor: Joseph Hall.

Strewn about existence could be other dimensions that parallel our own. And in these other dimensions, alternate versions of ourselves could be living similar or completely different lives! Some believe we can connect to our other selves through astral projection, but most people have instead focused on communicating with extraterrestrials. So what is up and what is down? Host/Producer: Neil Nesto...

The HTCM family continues their shenanigans by exploring the rest of Wikipedia's cursed conspiracy theories in this alphabetically-arranged episode picking up from the letter 'E'. Host/Editor: Joseph Hall. Host: Giselle Caruso. Co-Host: Max Benjamin. Special Guest: Patience Cole.

The most terrifying monsters are those wearing the faces of your neighbors and friends. Serial Killer Bobby Joe Long ravaged Florida and left many bodies in his wake. This story is told first-hand by my mother, former Sgt. Denise Nestor, who was caught in the middle of Pinellas County's darkest hour. Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Editor/Host: Joseph Hall. Co-Host: Giselle Caruso. Co-Host: Max Benjam...

Taking a shift into unsolved true-crime, our editor Joey leads us into the mystery of the Gardner Museum Heist of 1990 in the midst of his hometown of Boston. This seemingly perfect heist has yielded almost no leads or evidence whatsoever! So, how will we figure out who did it? Host: Neil Nestor. Editor/Host: Joseph Hall. Researcher: Emily Romero. Co-Host: Max Benjamin.

The Final Battle against Monsters, Mysteries, and Paranormal Conspiracies commences as Neil and Joe tackle their most daunting challenge yet: every conspiracy ever! In alphabetical order from Wikipedia, our hosts run the gauntlet of numerous mysteries. Maybe, just maybe, there will be future episodes sparked into existence from this How To Cry Monster supernova. Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Editor/...

In the Canadian Province British Columbia, there's a lake that holds a mysterious slew of sea serpent sightings similar to the notorious Loch Ness Monster. Lake Okanagan, however, harbors a much more ancient legend: the Ogopogo. Why has this serpent been present in folklore for so long? And why are locals convinced the Ogopogo lives here? Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Editor: Joseph Hall. Co-Host/So...

For this special, HTCM examines the legend of La Llorona and the sightings of El Chupacabra. La Llorona, "The Weeping Woman", is a legend about a mother who drowned her kids in a river after learning her husband was having an affair. She wanders, legend says, searching for her lost children, but may steal kids from unwary parents. El Chupacabra, "The Goat-Sucker", is a cryptid that central America...

We take a look at the intriguing details surrounding Princess Diana's premature death and debate about whether or not foul play was involved. Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Editor/Host: Joseph Hall. Co-Host: Avalon Gordy. Researcher: Emily Romero.

Are robots plotting the destruction of humanity, or are we coding that in their programs ourselves? Artificial Intelligence has been debated since the Ancient Greeks imagined the Android. What does A.I. have in-store for mankind? And is it our future? Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Editor/Host: Joseph Hall. Co-Host: Max Benjamin. Researcher: Emily Romero.

In this episode, we look into the mythological creature: the Kappa. The Kappa is not a Greek Life student organization, it's a water spirit that looks like a turtle crossed with a platypus (basically). As we dive into Japanese folklore, we learn some interesting and amusing details that are sure to give you leverage against this legendary troublemaker. Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Editor/Host: Jose...

The infamous Axe-Murderer Lizzie Borden killed her parents on August 4th, 1892. In this episode, we look into the gruesome events that transpired and interesting details that could've been missed. Host/Editor: Joseph Hall. Co-Host: Giselle Caruso. Researcher: Emily Romero. Producer: Neil Nestor.

In this contemplative episode, we look into the possibility of having intellectual kin on other planets and what that could mean for humanity's future or lack thereof. Host: Joseph Hall. Co-Host: Giselle Caruso. Editor/Co-Host: Max Benjamin. Producer: Neil Nestor.

What's your sign? Murder? How nice. The Zodiac Killer hunted down young lovers at night, often wearing a strange bag over his head. His ominous and theatrical terror drove the authorities wild. However, it is still unclear who the killer actually was. Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Editor/Host: Joseph Hall. Co-Host: Giselle Caruso. Co-Host: Max Benjamin.

The infamous phenomenon that bred during the early 2010s, Slenderman is a faceless, pale humanoid dressed in a black suit. He was said to be an extraterrestrial disguising himself as a human to appear friendly to children. Host/Producer: Neil Nestor. Editor/Host: Joseph Hall. Researcher: Emily Romero. Special Guest: Kenya Coburn. Co-Host: Jasmine Morejan.