Southern Fried Storytime

The Rule of Three 09.11.2022 5:16 ↓

Once you are aware of this common storytelling device, it becomes a little hard to ignore.

Paul Bunyan 04.11.2022 8:36 ↓

This American tall tale has left it's massive hobnailed boot print all over the mid-west, but where did Paul Bunyan come from?

Greyfriars Bobby 02.11.2022 4:48 ↓

This weeks story is not about a monster but is still a story you shouldn't miss.

Halloween Special! 26.10.2022 2:08:20 ↓

This year we review all of the spooky stories from last year as a refresher before Fridays Halloween episode. Enjoy.

The Fall of the House of Usher 21.10.2022 12:15 ↓

Edgar Allen Poe makes another appearance in our October lineup!

Monster Minute: Draugr 19.10.2022 8:50 ↓

We take a spooky dive into Norse mythology.

The Masque of the Red Death 14.10.2022 7:01 ↓

What do you do in the face of the end of the world? Party of course!

The Chase of the Severed Head 12.10.2022 16:45 ↓

A spooky entry from the Cheyenne tribe. Please enjoy.

Dracula Rewind 08.10.2022 1:24:37 ↓

My eyes are still itchy, but my voice seems to be back to it's full strength after some careful meal planning. Thanks so much for your patience. Next week we will continue Spooky Season as planned.

Frankenstein Rewind 05.10.2022 32:15 ↓

Spooky season continues with the classic story of a boy and his monster. 

Koschei the Deathless 29.09.2022 22:18 ↓

This male counterpart to Baba Yaga may have inspired Lord Voldemort or even Sauron.

The Painted Skin 28.09.2022 11:07 ↓

Looks can be deceiving... even deadly. More than anything, great beauty is often really just a deadly disguise.

The Raven- Edgar Allen Poe 23.09.2022 16:26 ↓

One of America's greatest writers' most famous works. I talked about Poe a little on my episode about Annabel Lee, and I am so excited to revisit him. Please enjoy.

Monster Minute: Skinwalkers 21.09.2022 12:03 ↓

This is a native legend that we barely dare to speak of

The Most Dangerous Game 16.09.2022 17:03 ↓

When the Hunter becomes the hunted who knows what the rules are anymore?

Monster Minute: Elizabeth Bathory 14.09.2022 19:57 ↓

What do we know about the Blood Countess? What's really true? Will we ever know?

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 09.09.2022 15:41 ↓

The author of Treasure Islands commentary on the dual nature of all mankind.

Monster Minute: Oiwa 07.09.2022 17:38 ↓

We kick off spooky season with the oldest ghost story in Japan.

The Jungle Book pt. 2 02.09.2022 15:05 ↓

Remember what I said about much of Kiplings work displaying conflict over whether he is British or Indian, having never felt like he belongs in either place? We get a lot more of that symbolism here, through Mowgli.

Monster Minute: Rikki Tikki Tavi 31.08.2022 11:43 ↓

He's not really a monster, but it's my favorite part of The Jungle Book. Short and sweet and full of snakes.

The Jungle Book pt.1 26.08.2022 25:05 ↓

We try to tackle this story in a way that is chronological with the events of the story, rather than the order they happen in the book, so this episode contains some excerpts from the chapter "Mowgli's Brothers" and some of "Kaa's Hunting" Please enjoy. 

Monster Minute: Sphinx 24.08.2022 7:16 ↓

Brush up on your riddles, folks. 

Ghosts of New Orleans 19.08.2022 17:18 ↓

*Scary Content Warning* This episode contains descriptions of allegations of violence in a historical context. Despite it's beauty, amazing music and indulgent food, New Orleans is considered the most haunted city in America for a reason. With this climactic episode, we conclude our local history series and return to our normal story segments next Friday. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I have.

Monster Minute: La Llorona 17.08.2022 9:51 ↓

Grief can lead to dark places

Westside Baptist Church 12.08.2022 8:37 ↓

When your choir director asks you to be more explosive...