Monsters Lounge

Step beyond the botanical beauty where roots twist with ritual and petals hide peculiar power. In this fragrant & colorful episode, Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater welcome the ever-curious Varla Ventura—writer, traveler, and devoted collector of the world’s weirdest wonders. Together, they dig into enchanted flora, eerie folklore, and the deliciously dark side of nature, from corpse-scented blos...

What happens when intuition meets ghost hunting? Hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater welcome back Cherise Williams, who explores the connection between spiritual gifts and the paranormal, featuring insights on energy work, haunted investigations, and personal healing. Expect eerie stories, practical tips for tapping into intuition, and a reminder that growth can be simple, powerful—and a little sp...

What happens when folklore, the paranormal, and time travel collide? Hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater welcome legendary researcher and author Jeff Belanger, host of New England Legends. Jeff shares stories of exploring haunted locations, mythic sites, and mysterious places around the world. From ghostly encounters to unexplained time slips, the conversation dives deep into the strange experienc...

Are ghosts just dead people with unfinished business—or terrible time-management skills? Do cryptids exist, or are they just really committed introverts avoiding cameras? This week, hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater explore their own beliefs, theories, and downright bizarre explanations people swear are true. Along the way, Jeni and Tressa attempt to separate fact from folklore… while mostly jus...

Brace yourselves for another wild ride through the most outrageous stories ever splashed across Weekly World News. In this episode, they sift through a fresh batch of bizarre headlines featuring extraterrestrial visitors, high-speed UFO chaos, mysterious cryptids, and the kind of surreal side quests only a tabloid could deliver. With wit and just enough skepticism, Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater br...

From walking through the fire of trauma to rising in radiant transformation, this is a story of rebirth that will ignite your soul. This week, Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater sit down with returning guest Jodi Dehn; survivor, ordained chaplain, and angel lightworker, to explore sacred geometry, positivity, and the alchemy of rising into your highest self. Sacred Geometry & Ascension - Monsters L...

What happens when the forest goes silent… and something starts watching you back? In this chilling episode, Tressa Slater and Jeni Monroe sit down with Natalie Smearman to dive headfirst into the paranormal—swapping spine-tingling stories, real-life Bigfoot investigations, and firsthand encounters with the unexplained. From shadowy creatures in the woods to the deeper mysteries lurking beyond our...

Get ready to clutch your tinfoil hats—Hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater are back for the fifth installment of their deep dive into the most unhinged headlines Weekly World News ever dared to print. This episode cranks the weird to eleven as they wade through alien encounters, UFO invasions, Bigfoot sightings, and—because the universe has a sense of humor—clown ministries. . Is it truth? Is it no...

For three decades, chilling firsthand accounts have emerged from remote highways, deep forests, and forgotten towns where reality doesn’t always behave as expected. In this episode, hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater sit down with veteran researcher and author John Olson, who has spent 30 years interviewing witnesses across the western United States about UFOs, cryptids, shadow figures, strange l...

From bullet ant initiations and silverback gorilla charges to deep-sea subs and sterile biotech labs, Pat Spain lives where science collides with the unexplained. Hosted by Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater, this episode dives into Pat’s family legacy with Charles Fort, his fearless cryptozoological quests, and the strange phenomena most people dismiss—until now. Buckle up for wild stories, sharp scie...

Strange formations, chilling sounds, and patterns that defy explanation take center stage as the paranormal side of Bigfoot is explored. Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater welcome Chris Reinhardt of Real American Monsters to break down what these signs might mean—and why they suggest something far more mysterious than a simple creature in the woods. Voices of Bigfoot - Monsters Lounge Podcast Chris Rei...

Strange encounters, chilling investigations, and behind-the-scenes secrets collide as Monsters Lounge hits triple digits and looks back at the moments that still make the lights flicker. Expect laughs, goosebumps, surprises, and a few nods to the spirits that have followed along for the ride. Join hosts Tressa Slater and Jeni Monroe as they mark this eerie achievement and step boldly into the next...

It’s that eeriest of times again with Tressa Slater and Jeni Monroe for the fourth installment of wild tales from Weekly World News! From killer mermaids to aliens with too much free time, our intrepid reporters yet again search for the truth in the tabloids. Tabloid Terror IV - Monsters Lounge Podcast Find all Monsters Lounge info and links here: https://www.monstersloungepodcast.com/ https://lin...

Strange things live in the dark places of the sea—and some defy all explanation. In this episode, hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater talk with marine biologist Dr. Sheanna Steingass about the bizarre, chilling, just plain weird creatures encountered in the ocean. If you think the paranormal is haunting the land, wait until you hear what’s swimming in the dark. Creatures of the Abyss - Monsters Lo...

Join for a jaw-dropping new look at the 1973 Pascagoula alien abduction—a case that refuses to stay buried. Hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater sit down with UFO investigator Dr. Irene Scott, armed with over fifty newly uncovered witnesses and a scientific lens rarely applied to this infamous encounter, Dr. Scott reveals startling details of the most gripping deep dives into a close-encounter case...

The ancient roots of the Yeti take center stage as Himalayan lore, early explorers, and evolving sightings shape the creature’s enduring legend. Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater then uncover the surprising twist—how the myth briefly collided with Jimmy Stewart in one of cryptid history’s strangest real-life moments Yeti, the Hollywood Curveball - Monsters Lounge Podcast Find all Monsters Lounge info...

A medium at the very start of her journey brings raw, unfiltered tales of her earliest ghost searches and readings. Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater sit down with Sherry Boroto to explore what it means to be brand-new in a world full of spirits. Ghosts, Guts, & Beginners Luck - Monsters Lounge Podcast Sherry Boroto's link: https://www.whispersofemerald.com/ Find all Monsters Lounge info and l...

Something is stirring in the deep woods — and this week, we’re following the tracks. Hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater sit down with Jason Kenzie — producer of Searching for Sasquatch, world-traveling adventurer, animal photojournalist, and published author. From eerie howls echoing through the midnight forest to shadowy figures caught just out of frame, Jason shares his most chilling encounters...

Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater are back with the third installment of their deep dive into the weirdest paper ever printed — Weekly World News. From alien murders to rampaging sea monsters, the duo unpacks the most bizarre, hilarious, and surprisingly eerie headlines to ever grace supermarket checkout lines. Tune in for skeptical laughter, spooky speculation, and a reminder that sometimes the stran...

Whispers in the walls. Shadows that move on their own. A family pushed to the brink. Join Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater as they explore the true story of the Smurl Haunting with guest Maxim W. Furek, author and investigator. Together, they peel back the layers of this chilling case to reveal how one family’s nightmare became a touchstone in the history of exorcism—and why its echoes still haunt us...

An unforgettable journey through time, tragedy, and the otherworldly. This week, Valerie Zell, a seasoned investigator and historian joins hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater to reveal the chilling truths and ghostly encounters tied to one of the most haunted sites in American history: Gettysburg. From spectral soldiers to searching for the nature of belief, we dive deep into the paranormal residu...

A strange shadow overhead. An odd alliance between weird occurrences. This episode dives headfirst into the foggy world of high strangeness—where logic breaks down and the bizarre takes over. Special guest Steve Berg joins hosts Jeni Monroe & Tressa Slater with a deep love for the unexplained, and together they unpack everything from glitchy synchronicities to encounters that defy reality. Buc...

Lumberjack legends and shadowy creatures haunt the dense forests of the Great Lakes—where folklore breathes and monsters still roam. This week, Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater welcome Kevin Lee Nelson, folklorist and seeker of the strange who grew up steeped in Wisconsin’s wilderness myths. From hidden symbols in high strangeness to forgotten tales of American folk-magic, discover how ancient lore c...

A chilling séance in a house steeped in spiritual history. In this spine-tingling episode, your hosts dive deep into the infamous Roff House—site of the 19th-century "Watseka Wonder" possession—with the team behind a daring documentary filmed during a real séance held there last year. Paranormal investigators Neal Gibbons and psychic medium DeEtte Ranae join Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater...

Something is stirring deep within the moss-draped forests and misty peaks of Olympic National Park. From vanishing hikers and eerie lights to chilling whispers in the night, this episode dives into the park’s most baffling and unsettling encounters. Join hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater as they explore firsthand accounts, local legends, and their own unnerving experiences during a trip that lef...