Myth Monsters

Happy Valentines Day! We're looking at one of the sexier demons in mythology this week, and delving into the world of the Succubus from religious mythology! How did these demons convince men to sleep with them? Why are they associated with sleep paralysis? Find out this week! NOTE: This episode, whilst not including swears - does obviously contain explicit material in regards to this monster&...

In this week's episode, we're looking at another incredible monster who is absolutely legendary, you might have guessed it - but it's the Loch Ness Monster from Scottish folklore! What else swims around in the black depths of the deepest Loch in the UK? What could Nessie possibly be? Find out in this week's podcast! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Mon...

In this week's episode, we're looking at the legendary Phoenix from Greek mythology! How do these amazing firebirds get their name? How are they linked to two other legendary birds? Find out this week! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:   Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok

In this week's episode, we're looking at the terrifying ghost of the Kuri from British folklore and mythology. How could you stop this ghost from dragging you to hell? How could you tell that you were going to meet one? Find out this week! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:   Twitter BlueS...

In this episode, we're focusing on the legendary cryptid Slenderman from American cryptozoology! How did this cryptid end up in folklore in the first place? How does it haunt it's victims into madness? Find out this week! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:   Twitter BlueSky Instagram Faceb...

For this week's episode, we're heading over to Malaysia for the first time and looking at the terrifying Penanggalan! What do these horrible monsters hunt for in the dead of night, and attempt to hide during the day? How can you catch one and stop it from catching anyone else? Find out in this chapter! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Ap...

We're heading back to Arabia and looking at the legendary Islamic mythology icon, the Jinn, otherwise known as Genies. What type of Jinn will help you in a battle if they find you worthy? How is this related to the story of Lucifer and the creation of Hell in the Bible and Quran? Find out this week! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podc...

Happy Holidays! For this special, we're coming back over to Europe and looking into the terrifying Krampus from Germanic mythology. What does Krampus do with naughty children in the festive season? How do Germany and Austria still celebrate Krampusnacht to this day every year? Find out who's naughty or nice this week on the last episode of the year! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You...

For this week - we're staying over in the east to look at the legendary Oni from Japanese mythology! How are these used to ward off evil spirits? What's the best way to defeat an Oni? Find out in this episode! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:   Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok

For this week's episode, we're heading over to China to look at the beloved Moon Rabbit! How is the Chinese goddess of the moon linked to this amazing creature? Why is it linked to a delicious Chinese autumn delicacy? Find out this week!  NOTE: Published on Sunday due to ill health - sorry! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts...

In this week's episode, we're heading over to Arabic mythology with the terrifying and legendary bird, the Roc! Where did these massive birds make their nests? Which legendary story hero gets lifted off and saved by one? Find out this week! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:   Twitter Blue...

In this week's episode, we're looking at another new mythology! We're looking at the terrifying Horsemen of the Apocalypse from Biblical myth! How are these four linked to the Roman civilisation? Who summons them? Find out in this episode! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:   Twitter...

For this week, we're sticking around in the cold and heading over to Greenland and Canada for the bloodthirsty Adlet from Inuit mythology! How did the Inuit people link Europeans to dogs? How did the first Adlet come to be? Find out this week! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:   Twitter BlueSk...

Find out more about the terrifying Skinwalkers from Native American mythology in this week's episode? How would you be able to point out a Skinwalker? What beasts can they shapeshift into? Come join us and find out! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:   Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok

For this week's episode, we're back over in Ancient Greece for the terrifying Hydra! How does the constellation for Cancer link to Hydras? How did the mighty hero Heracles defeat the monster, and why didn't it help him out? Find out this week!! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:   Twi...

Happy Halloween! For this special episode,  we're looking at Vampires from European mythology! How can you get turned into a vampire? How does Dracula get ingrained into our history and modern day culture? Find out in this extra special spooky special! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:   Twitt...

In this week's episode, we're heading back over to the Americas and looking at the legendary cryptid, the Chupacabra! How can you tell this fiercesome hound has attacked your livestock? How are they linked to the fall out of Puerto Rico and the USA? Find out today! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Soc...

We're heading down to Ancient Egypt for the first time! I can't believe it - this week we're looking at the Bennu bird. How is this bird related to the Greek myth of the Phoenix? How do the Egyptians believe the world was created? Find out this week! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:...

We're back! And with this episode, we're looking at the elusive Sigbin from Philippine mythology! How does this creature suck blood from it's victims? (hint: it's not the usual way) How can you tell it's nearby? Find out this week! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media:   Twitte...

This week, we're heading over to the outback and looking at the fiercesome Yowie from Aboriginal Australian mythology! How are these creatures similar to the American Sasquatch and the Asian Yeti? Who are the three professional Yowie hunters and how big is the bounty in 2021? Find out in this week's episode! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spot...

For this week's episode, we're heading back over to the UK to look at the fabulous national animal of Scotland. the Unicorn! How can you capture one of these majestic magical horses? Why are the English and Scottish fighting about Unicorns and lions in their Royal crest? Find out this week on Myth Monsters! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spoti...

In this week's episode, we're heading back over to Greece to look at this terrible twosome, Scylla and Charybdis! How does the term between a rock and a hard place come from these two mythical monsters? Why are these two put in the same podcast in the first place? Find out in this week's episode! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify App...

For this week's episode, we're doing things a little differently and looking at a ghostly folktale that may, or may not even be a thing! Yes, you heard it here - we're looking at Bloody Mary from English folklore this week. How does this apparition relate to King Henry VIII? Why do kids like to summon her in their bathrooms at sleepovers? Find out this episode! Send us Fan Mail Supp...

In this week's episode, we're staying in Scandinavia to look at the fearsome Jötunn from Norse mythology. How does one of these ice giants end  up as one of Marvel's best villains? How did one Jötunn create seven of the nine Norse realms? Find out this week! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Socia...

For this week's episode, we're popping back over to Europe for the water-dwelling shapeshifter, the Nixie, or Nokken, if you like, from Germanic and Scandinavian mythology! How do these creatures enchant humans into the water? What links these creatures to the Disney movie, Frozen 2? Find out in this week's podcast! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find us on: Myth Monsters...