Wondering Monsters Podcast

What if medieval UFO encounters weren’t UFOs at all… but something even stranger? Discover the bizarre legend of Magonia, a mysterious sky realm filled with cloud ships, weather wizards, sky sailors, and strange beings who allegedly stole crops from villages below. From 9th century France to the famous Irish “sky ship” incident, we explore ancient accounts that sound shockingly similar to modern U...

What would happen if governments around the world suddenly admitted that aliens are real? Would humanity unite as a single species, or would the announcement trigger panic, conspiracy theories, political turmoil, and new religions? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we explore one of the biggest questions in UFO and paranormal research: How would alien disclosure actually happen—an...

What if crop circles are more than just pranksters with boards and rope? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dive deep into one of the strangest paranormal mysteries of the last century: crop circles. From the famous Stonehenge fractal formations and the mysterious Arecibo “response” circle to claims of microwave radiation, burned wheat nodes, and impossible overnight designs, we...

Are goblins real… and could they actually be hiding inside your house? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dive deep into the strange folklore, paranormal history, and modern mythology surrounding goblins. Forget the fantasy RPG version — traditional goblins were believed to be chaotic household spirits that hid in walls, crawled beneath floorboards, stole objects, caused disturb...

What exactly is a witch? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we explore the strange and fascinating history of witches, witchcraft, folklore, and supernatural fear across centuries of human history. From the terrifying Strix of ancient Rome to the legendary Baba Yaga of Slavic folklore, we trace how witches evolved from mythical monsters into some of the most feared figures in socie...

Is it all in peoples' heads or is there something to this? Are ghosts real… or is something else going on? 👻 In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we take a deep dive into one of the oldest and most debated paranormal questions of all time. From chilling personal experiences to famous historical hauntings, we explore what people are actually encountering when they claim to see or hea...

Dive into the mysterious world of gremlins and supernatural sabotage in this episode on dark history. From early aviation folklore to wartime legends, we explore how tiny mythical creatures were blamed for unexplained mechanical failures and mysterious technology malfunctions. In this episode, we uncover: The origins and characteristics of gremlins in military and aviation history. How folklore sh...

Is an AI apocalypse actually coming or are we already living in the early stages of it? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dive deep into the real dangers of artificial intelligence. From job loss and economic collapse to rogue AI systems and autonomous robots, this isn’t science fiction anymore ... it’s happening right now. We break down the most realistic AI doomsday scenarios...

In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we explore the true folklore behind leprechauns and uncover how these mysterious figures of Irish legend differ from the cheerful mascots most people imagine today. While modern culture portrays leprechauns as green-clad guardians of pots of gold, traditional Irish folklore paints a far more intriguing picture ... one filled with fairy law, tricks...

Are cursed dolls, treasure, and other objects real or are they just stories we tell to explain bad luck? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we explore haunted dolls, cursed treasure, and the deeper folklore behind supernatural misfortune. From Robert the Doll and Annabelle to the infamous curse of Tutankhamun's tomb, we unpack the legends, the history, and the psychology behind obj...

Time slips … real, fake, or something in between? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast , we explore the strange and unsettling phenomenon known as time slips … brief moments where reality appears to shift and someone finds themselves in another era. From the famous Moberly-Jourdain incident at Versailles to the recurring reports on Bold Street in Liverpool , we examine s...

For centuries, something has haunted the dark waters of Loch Ness. Is the Loch Ness Monster a surviving prehistoric creature or something far stranger? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we explore the full Nessie cryptid history, tracing the legend of the Loch Ness Monster from ancient Scottish folklore and medieval encounters to modern sightings, scientific investigations, and oc...

Ghost ships have haunted sailors for centuries, but what really happens when a ship is found drifting with no crew? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dive into the chilling world of ghost ships, abandoned vessels, and cursed voyages. From legendary phantom ships like the Flying Dutchman to real-life maritime mysteries such as the Mary Celeste, we explore why the ocean has produ...

What happens if you meet a massive black dog with glowing red eyes at a crossroads... at night? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we explore the terrifying and fascinating mythology of Hellhounds—spectral black dogs that appear in cemeteries, lonely roads, graveyards, and liminal spaces between worlds. From Cerberus, the three-headed guardian of the Greek underworld, to Anubis, gu...

What really waits for us at the crossroads? Across cultures and centuries, crossroads have been feared, revered, and ritualized as places where worlds overlap. In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we explore the dark folklore of crossroads spirits, supernatural bargains, and the enduring legend of selling your soul for success. From ancient offerings to Hecate and Hermes, to Grimm fa...

Bigfoot is often dismissed as a man in a suit, an undiscovered ape, or a simple hoax—but what if that explanation doesn’t go nearly far enough? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we take a deep dive into the strange, contradictory, and often unsettling world of Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and the Yeti. From ancient Wild Man folklore to modern sightings across the Appalachian Mountains and...

Haunted theaters have always captured our imagination — but why do so many stages come with ghost stories? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dive deep into the chilling world of haunted theaters: the legends, the psychology, the architecture, and the strange experiences that performers and audiences swear are real. From classic superstitions like the Macbeth curse to eerie sigh...

What if you could predict the future through divination by using tarot cards, scrying methods, or by visiting a psychic or fortune tellers? Do these methods work and could it be real? Join us as we delve into the mysterious world of psychics and explore the question on everyone's mind: are real psychics actually able to predict the future? From tarot card readings to crystal ball gazings, we'll ex...

Let's talk about the Boogeyman mythology! Whether you're thinking the man with the bag, the Boogeyman, Bagman, Buggyman, Sackman, or even Bloody Bones, this episode has it all! Who or what is the Boogeyman? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast , we dig into the shadowy figure that has haunted bedtime stories for centuries. From medieval “bugbears” and Krampus’s sack to El Coco...

Just in time for Halloween! Whether it's Bing Crosby, Disney, or Washington Irving, the Legend of Sleepy Hollow has arguably one of the best villains, the Headless Horseman! In this eerie episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, Danny C, WDG, and Baba explore the chilling legend of the Headless Horseman, one of America’s most famous ghost stories. From Washington Irving’s classic Legend of Sleep...

In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we investigate the eerie mystery of The Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia which is the red-eyed, winged creature said to appear before tragedy strikes. From the 1966 sightings near an abandoned TNT plant to the collapse of the Silver Bridge, Mothman’s legend looms large. Was it a cryptid, a government experiment, or a psychic manifestation...

Is mind control real or just science fiction? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dive into the strange world of hypnosis, brainwashing, propaganda, and modern tech to uncover what’s true and what’s myth. From the Cold War’s MK-Ultra experiments to cult indoctrination, advertising psychology, and even the Frey effect (“voice-to-skull” technology), we explore how influence shapes...

The Polybius arcade game from Portland, Oregon in 1981 … is it a myth, secret mind control experiment, or just an urban legend? The mystery of Polybius is one of gaming’s strangest stories and the Wondering Monsters Podcast is diving deep into it. We answer questions such as: What is the Polybius game from 1981? How to download or play Polybius on modern systems? Is Polybius real? In this episode,...

When it comes to dreams, some things are possible, and other things are not possible ... or so it seems. In this episode of the *Wondering Monsters Podcast*, we dive deep into the mysteries of dreams, nightmares, and folklore. From the eerie idea of shared dreams to the power of lucid dreaming, we explore how ancient myths, modern psychology, and personal experiences collide in the dream world. To...

What is the Night Hag and is it a side effect of sleep paralysis? How is it tied into the Hat Man, Pisadeira, shadow people, and even aliens? Step into the shadows with Episode 7 of the Wondering Monsters Podcast as we uncover the terrifying legend of the Night Hag, a figure that has haunted dreams and folklore across the globe. From the Old Hag of Newfoundland to Brazil’s Pisadeira and the Scandi...