Monstress

Sometimes the scariest monsters are the real ones, and this sadistic socialite of colonial New Orleans, Louisiana is as real as it gets. Stories like hers are part of why this city became known as one of America's most haunted! Also apologies if the music sounds slightly lower quality on this episode than more recent ones. Due to issues with my laptop speakers, I had to use a separate recordin...

You may not know her name (unless you’re a fan of strange Australian animals) but you’ll definitely know at least one if not more of her beastly children. Meet the ultimate matriarch of monsters, who’s many abominable children were the bane of the ancient Greco-Roman world and are today still some of the most recognizable creatures of mythology. Music: "Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen "L...

A beauty, a countess, a rebel, and a sorceress; she's got it all...including your life or sanity if you're not careful! This "genie" definitely isn't here to grant your wishes! Music: "Lalla Aicha 1" - Asmaa Hamzaoui, Bnat Timbouktou "Nour El Ain" - Amr Diab

Who doesn't love filling up on local cuisine while on vacation, especially in an island paradise? Giant cocktails, sweet exotic fruits, live centipedes, human souls... This Polynesian goddess of death is one you definitely don't want to join for dinner! Also, new and improved website has officially launched! Check it out here along with socials below: https://monstress.supapass.io/ Faceboo...

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate Mexican and greater Latin American culture and heritage with one of the most famous spirits of grief and loss. To learn more about the struggles currently faced by Latinx immigrants and their families in the United States right now, please visit: https://unidosus.org/issues/immigration/ Today is also the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous W...

Batten down the hatches because a storm's a-brewin'! This demonic weather witch of the Balkans will blow you away! Also, as a result of demand, I'll now be releasing two episodes more frequently; approximately every two weeks. Be prepared for more fiendish female fun! Music: "Boj na Kosovu" (Battle of Kosovo) - Nikola Urošević Gedža "Gimme Shelter" - The Rolling Sto...

During the springtime season of rebirth and new life, meet the monstress who specifically preys on this new life and the unborn. A vile, revolting creature of Filipino folklore who really SUCKS! I'd advise against eating while listening... Also, finally managed to get better sound quality for the musical inserts, hooray! Music: Black Eyed Pease - "The APL Song" BINI - "Pantropik...

Happy St. Patrick's (Paddy's) Day! While many may know about the saint himself, far less know about the great Mother of Demons that he defeated in order to gain his fame and what she symbolized when it came to one of the most radical cultural changes in Ireland's history. Music: "Siulil a Run" - Celtic Woman "Ireland's Call" - Celtic Thunder

Happy belated Valentine's Day, but more importantly, happy Black History Month! Celebrate by learning the story of one of the fiercest African queens and her female-dominated empire; a queen who, literally, slayed...a lot! Music: "Run the World (Girls)" - Beyonce "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" - Shakira

Now that the holiday season has officially come to a close, we take a look at a far less than jolly figure of Icelandic Christmas traditions, along with her thirteen devious offspring and demonic man-eating pet. Music: "Little Talks" - Of Monsters and Men "I'll Build You a Fire" - Seabear

As we enter into the snowy winter months, we take a look at a sinister snow queen of Japan that long pre-dates that of Hans Christian Andersen. Thankfully my microphone equipment is now fully up and running so the sound quality should be a lot better than the first episode, though I'm still working out some kinks. Thanks so much for baring with me! Music: "Haru no Katami" - Chitose H...

Pilot episode discussing a being of Dominican folklore called the Ciguapa. Please excuse audio quality as I'm currently still working on things with my microphone and equipment but I wanted to get the episode out by the end of the month. The audio should be at full quality by the next episode. Music: "Similau" (See-me-lo) - Peggy Lee" "Albeborael Guayahona Estarei" - I...