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Send us Fan Mail Most werewolf legends are tales of curses, monsters, and terror lurking in the shadows. But what if one of history's most famous werewolves claimed to be a servant of God? In this episode of Psycho Bob Says… , Psycho Bob the Cat sends Shakin Shaner down a fascinating rabbit hole into the strange case of Thiess of Kaltenbrun , an 80-year-old man who appeared before a court in...

Send us Fan Mail Grab a snack and join Shakin Shaner, Psycho Bob the Cat, and special guest Scott as they dive headfirst into the sweet battlefield of candy bars. From the ancient origins of cacao in Mesoamerica to the rise of modern chocolate empires, this episode unwraps the surprising history behind one of the world’s favorite guilty pleasures. Along the way, the crew takes a nostalgic trip bac...

Send us Fan Mail Psycho Bob was left unsupervised with energy drinks, internet rabbit holes, and entirely too much free time—which can only lead to chaos. In this episode of Psycho Bob Says , Bob drags Shaner and the Nerd Herd through a collection of strange, surprising, and downright bizarre facts that sound completely made up... but somehow aren’t. Discover the goldfish that lived for 43 years,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob dive headfirst into one of history’s strangest and most unsettling phenomena: mass sociogenic illness—better known as mass hysteria.  What happens when entire communities experience real symptoms… with no clear physical cause? From the bizarre Dancing Plague of 1518, where hundreds danced themselves to exhaustion, to the eerie Tanganyi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Psycho Bob Says , we ride deep into the lawless frontier to uncover the story of Bass Reeves —one of the most legendary lawmen the Wild West ever produced… and one history nearly overlooked. Born into slavery and forged in the chaos of the Civil War, Reeves escaped into Indian Territory and built a life defined by survival, skill, and unshakable resolve. What fo...

Send us Fan Mail  In this nostalgia-fueled episode of What’s Shakin With Shaner, Shaner and his whiskered co-host Psycho Bob the Cat dive headfirst into one of the most joyful accidents in Saturday morning cartoon history: the psychedelic, pop-rock chase songs of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You. This a cross over event with Matt Spectro's podcast episode.  To listen to that episode clickhere To vis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Psycho Bob Says…, host Shakin Shaner—joined by his ever-judgmental feline co‑host Psycho Bob—dives into the extraordinary life of Grace O’Malley, the 16th‑century Irish sea captain, clan leader, and pirate queen who defied both tradition and an empire. Told with wit, atmosphere, and sharp historical insight, this episode reframes piracy not as chaos, but as orga...

Send us Fan Mail  Sparked by a suggestion from Dave in Texas (Nerd Herd represent!), this episode explores the 2,000-year reign of a practice once considered cutting-edge medicine. From the ancient theory of the four humors to the “heroic medicine” of the 18th century, we trace how physicians across civilizations believed that draining blood could cure nearly everything — from fevers and pneumonia...

Send us Fan Mail  Traveling to the Northwoods near Rhinelander, Wisconsin, this episode unpacks how isolation, lumberjack life, and tall-tale culture gave birth to a spiny, red-eyed nightmare said to stalk the forests and howl just beyond the firelight. From its exaggerated anatomy and bizarre taste for bulldogs to the infamous hoaxes that helped cement its legend, the Hodag is revealed as more th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of What’s Shakin’ With Shaner , Shakin Shaner and his chaotic co-host Psycho Bob the Cat dive headfirst into the gloriously odd 1990s cult classic So I Married an Axe Murderer. From beat poetry and butcher shops to conspiracy-obsessed Scottish dads, the conversation celebrates everything that makes this film endlessly quotable and lovingly bizarre.  Joined by first...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of “Psycho Bob Says…” , Shakin Shaner & Psycho Bob explore the astonishing true story of the Lykov family—Siberia’s legendary hermits. Fleeing religious persecution in 1936, the Lykovs vanished into the Siberian taiga, surviving in complete isolation for over 40 years. With no electricity, running water, or contact with the outside world, they built a life from...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the chilling true story explored in the latest episode of What’s Shakin With Shaner . Host Shakin Shaner and sidekick Psycho Bob the Cat unravel the infamous murder of Bridget Cleary—a case that blends Irish folklore, superstition, and tragedy. Set in rural Ireland in 1895, the episode recounts how Michael Cleary, convinced his wife Bridget was a fairy changeling, subjec...

Send us Fan Mail In this bite-sized episode, Shakin Shaner and the ever-curious Psycho Bob the Cat explore the mysteries of Rujm el Hiri, a megalithic monument in the Golan Heights often called the “Stonehenge of the East.”  The site, also known as the “Wheel of Ghosts,” is made up of over 42,000 basalt stones arranged in five concentric circles with a central cairn, dating back to the Early Bronz...

Send us Fan Mail In this nostalgic episode of “What’s Shakin With Shaner,” host Shakin Shaner and sidekick Psycho Bob the Cat invite listeners to relive the golden age of Saturday morning cartoons with a deep dive into the classic animated series, “Underdog.”  Joined by special guest Will, a returning friend and U.S. Navy veteran, the conversation explores the origins and cultural impact of “Under...

Send us Fan Mail In this lively episode of “Psycho Bob Says…” from What’s Shakin With Shaner , co-host Psycho Bob the Cat and Shakin Shaner dive into the quirky world of the Dunning–Kruger Effect—a psychological phenomenon where people with limited skills or knowledge overestimate their competence. The episode opens with Bob’s comical attempt at audio engineering, which leads to a discussion about...

Send us Fan Mail Psycho Bob and Shakin Shaner dive into the story of Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen, the Red Baron. They cover his early life as an aristocratic adrenaline junkie, his transition to the German Air Service, and his impressive record of 80 confirmed victories. Additionally, they explore the Red Baron's lasting legacy and his surprising presence in pop culture, includin...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a wild ride as Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob the Cat delve into the bizarre-but-true story of Ann Hodges, the only person in history known to have been struck by a meteorite! This episode explores the events of November 30, 1954, when a space rock crashed through Ann's roof in Sylacauga, Alabama, forever changing her life. From the initial shock and media frenzy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shakin Shaner and cohost Psycho Bob the cat dive into the ghostly history of early America. They explore three haunting tales: the story of Nellie Butler's spirit in Maine, the terrifying Bell Witch of Tennessee, and the enduring legend of Sleepy Hollow. From the religious undertones of Nellie Butler's haunting to the social commentary in the Legend of S...

Send us Fan Mail In this turbo-charged transmission from the fur-lined bunker, Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob the Cat claw into the legend of JJ Armes—the real-life, prosthetic-powered private eye who rewrote the rules of crime-fighting with chrome limbs and desert swagger. From a childhood TNT explosion to parachuting into crime scenes, JJ’s story is part pulp fiction, part Cold War allegory, and a...

Send us Fan Mail Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob hop aboard the Pork Chop Express to revisit John Carpenter’s neon-mystic cult classic. With special guest Stew from Stew World Order , we unpack this genre-mash love letter—martial arts, horror, comedy—where the “hero” is the sidekick and the best friend saves the day, because its all in the reflexes! Our verdict: Comfort-movie nostalgia meets kung-fu...

Send us Fan Mail Set sail with Shakin’ Shaner and his whiskered first mate Psycho Bob as they chase the spectral sails of the most infamous ghost ship in maritime lore—the Flying Dutchman. This mini-episode of Psycho Bob Says… plunges into stormy seas, cursed captains, and devilish deals that echo across centuries. Whether you believe in cursed ships or chalk it up to tricks of light and lore, thi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the jaw-dropping saga of Princess Olga of Kievan Rus—a royal widow who turned grief into one of the most brutal revenge campaigns in medieval history. After her husband was murdered by the Drevlians, Olga responded with chilling precision: burying emissaries alive, torching bathhouses full of nobles, and burning an entire city using pigeons as incendi...

Send us Fan Mail In this gusty deep dive, Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob the Cat explore the bizarre and brilliant history of flatulence-as-entertainment. From medieval jesters to Moulin Rouge fart symphonists, this episode proves that passing gas has long been a performance art. Learn about, Saint Augustine’s singing farters and IrelandRoland the Farter, who earned land for his annual Christmas too...

Send us Fan Mail Slide into your nostalgia zone and join Shakin Shaner and his wildly unpredictable feline co-host, Psycho Bob the Cat, as they karate-chop their way through the groovy legacy of Hong Kong Phooey . This Saturday morning cult classic may have only run for one season, but its kung-fu spoof, unforgettable theme song (sung by Scatman Crothers himself), and outrageous gadgets left a paw...

Send us Fan Mail In this claw-sharp episode of Psycho Bob Says , Shakin Shaner and his purrplexing co-host Psycho Bob the Cat dive whiskers-first into the mystery of the Kensington Rune Stone. Discovered in Minnesota in 1898, this rune-covered slab allegedly links Norse explorers to the heart of North America—centuries before Columbus took his first sail. Was it a 14th-century Nordic expedition, a...