Yeti To Rumble

Join us on Cosmic Catastrophes as we explore the five major mass extinction events that reshaped life on Earth. From ancient ice ages and oxygen crises to volcanic eruptions, climate shifts, and asteroid impacts, discover the causes, survivors, and lasting impacts. Learn about resilient creatures like crocodiles and horseshoe crabs, the slim odds of enduring them all, and possible links to modern...

In this chilling episode of "Mysteries of the Mountains," we dive deep into the legend of the Yeti—the elusive Abominable Snowman that has haunted the Himalayas for centuries. From ancient Tibetan folklore depicting it as a rock bear spirit or guardian deity, to the first Western encounters in the 19th century by explorers like B.H. Hodgson and Laurence Waddell, we trace how this mythical creature...

Dive into the shimmering realm of unicorns in this magical episode of Mythical Beasts Unleashed with guest kid guest hosts Addison and Liam! From ancient seals in the Indus Valley to medieval tapestries and modern pop culture icons, uncover how these one-horned wonders have captivated hearts for thousands of years. We'll trot through tales of their healing horns, fierce battles with lions, and sym...

The Shadows Among Us: Unveiling the Men in Black Dive into the eerie origins of the Men in Black, shadowy figures who have haunted UFO witnesses since the 1940s. This episode explores real historical accounts, from the 1947 Maury Island hoax to chilling encounters documented by ufologists like John Keel and Albert Bender, blending conspiracy theories with declassified insights. Discover how these...

Deep in the Brazilian Amazon, something huge, red-haired, and reeking of death still walks on backward feet. Locals call it the Mapinguari: one eye, impenetrable skin, and a screaming vertical mouth in its stomach. First written about in 1542, it has terrified people ever since (hunters, rubber tappers, miners, even indigenous elders who say it was once a shaman cursed for revealing forbidden know...

Explore dragons in folklore—from Mesopotamian origins like Tiamat to Chinese rain dragons and European hoarders. They cover common traits across cultures, vulnerabilities like soft spots and tricks, historical sightings involving Alexander the Great and Mount Pilatus, and how many tales symbolize draining swamps to fight malaria. Plus, why dragon fossils haven't been found (hint: not thin bones)....

The Hat Man (Internet) and Draugr (Iceland) “The Hat Man” Paranormal investigator Mara Ellison tracks a global wave of identical sleep-paralysis nightmares: a tall, featureless man in a wide-brimmed hat who silently watches victims, radiating pure evil. She calls it internet folklore—until he appears on her own camera in an empty asylum. Now people are dying of sheer terror, and once you learn his...

Roswell wasn’t the first. Dive into six jaw-dropping, rarely-told encounters from 1904–1954: U.S. Navy officers tracking glowing red orbs years before airplanes existed Mystery airships terrorizing New Zealand in 1909 A 1941 Missouri crash with bodies… six years before Roswell A UFO downing just miles from the first atomic bomb test A French worker paralyzed by a landed craft and its pilots 10,000...

Venture into the misty moors of East Anglia, where a legendary black dog has haunted the night for centuries. In this spine-tingling episode of Yeti To Rumble , we uncover Black Shuck – the glowing-eyed hellhound that's both a death omen and surprising protector. Explore the 1577 church attacks with lasting scorch marks, the heroic Littleport tale of saving a girl from danger, medieval Wild Hunts,...

Skinwalker Encounters Continued: Grandmothers who whisper “Yenaldlooshi is watching,” dogs that move like rocking horses, and coyotes that keep pace with a pickup—on two legs. In this follow-up deep dive on skinwalkers (Navajo: yee naaldlooshii ), we share eight more first-hand encounters from Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, California, and the reservation backcountry. From a grandmother’s lifelong f...

Skinwalkers: — This episode steps carefully into a topic rooted in Navajo (Diné) teachings and often kept private. We outline what “skinwalker” commonly means versus the Diné concept of yee naaldlooshii—a harmful witch opposed to medicine and healing—then explore why this subject isn’t casually discussed with outsiders. From there, we trace how roadside lore and pop-culture touchstones like Skinwa...

Lord of the forest: Step into the old-growth hush where paths rearrange themselves and the woods feel…aware. In this solo episode, Russell explores the Leshy—the shapeshifting master of Slavic forests who can guide respectful travelers or bewilder the arrogant. You’ll hear how hunters and herders once bargained for safe passage, why mimicry and lost time are classic calling cards, and the curious...

Under the hum of ranch lights and rumor, the Chupacabra stalks fences, leaves two perfect punctures, and sprints straight into pop culture. Mitch and Russell trace the “goat-sucker” from 1990s Puerto Rico to Texas backroads—separating vampiric lore from veterinary reports, and movie monsters from mange-stricken coyotes. You’ll hear the big early sightings, the DNA tests behind those infamous “bodi...

Nuckelavee (Orkney, Scotland) — Mitch and Russell investigate the infamous skinless horse-demon of the North Sea. We break down first mentions, regional variants, and why islands like Sanday and Stronsay loom so large in the myth. Plus: the Sea Mither, red tides, and how local ecology can spawn enduring monsters. Research-forward, myth-lover approved. Sources (linked) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...

Dive into Australia’s wetlands as Mitch and Russell investigate the bunyip—an eerie creature rooted in Aboriginal lore and echoed in colonial-era sightings. We explore origin stories, reported encounters, and the natural-world explanations (from seals to giant eels) that might lurk beneath the ripples. Expect history, ecology, and a dash of mystery—Yeti To Rumble style. Sources: Wikipedia: Bunyip...