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Myth Monsters

A bite sized look into the monsters of global folklore, cryptozoology and mythology with your host, Erin. Jump in and learn about your favourite monsters from Gorgons to Kelpies, to Wendigos to Bigfoot. Stay spooky every Thursday with a new episode with a new monster from another culture. Get in touch on Twitter at @mythmonsterspod 

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  • S6 · E4
    January 29 · 19 min

    Domovoy

    In this week's episode, we're heading over to Slavic mythology for a nice house guest, the Domovoy! How would he help your family whilst living with you? How can you drive one to give you a disease? 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

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  • S6 · E3
    January 22 · 18 min

    Mami Wata

    For this week's episode, we're heading over to the great continent of Africa for a wonderful mermaid goddess, Mami Wata! How does she relate to the slave trade? How can you bargain with her for cash? 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

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  • S6 · E2
    January 16 · 19 min

    Baku

    In this week's episode, we're heading over to the gorgeous Japan for a dream-eating hybrid, the Baku! How and why would you summon this monster? How can you make sure they've had enough? 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

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  • S6 · E1
    January 11 · 23 min

    Ghouls (Fallout)

    Happy new season! We're kicking off Season 6 with a fun one from the fictional universe of Fallout, we're looking into the horrifying-looking Ghouls! How do you become a Ghoul? What are the different types? 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

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  • S5 · E22
    Dec 11, 2025 · 22 min

    Pixies

    In this week's episode, we're reciting Peskipiksi Pesternomi and heading over to the UK for the mischievous Pixies! Are they really blue and horned? How can you find one in your house? 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

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  • S5 · E21
    Dec 1, 2025 · 18 min

    Ijiraq

    In this week's episode, we're heading up to Canada and the Arctic circle for another child-napping monster, the Ijiraq from Inuit mythology is our monster this time! How can you tell this isn't a normal guy? Why do Inuit parents tell their kids about these? 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

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  • S5 · E20
    Nov 29, 2025 · 20 min

    Chimaera

    In this week's episode, we're going back to my favourite place in mythology, to Ancient Greece and Rome to look at the legendary Chimaera! How many creatures is this monster made out of? What hero defeated them? 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

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  • S5 · E19
    Nov 28, 2025 · 19 min

    Sharabha

    For this week, we're not going anywhere specific, but to a faith instead. We're heading over to Hindu mythology and religion to look at the epic Avatar of Shiva, Sharabha! Why was this being created? When would you possibly invoke its wrath? 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

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  • S5 · E18
    Nov 27, 2025 · 27 min

    Demogorgon

    Happy Stranger Things Day! To celebrate the final season coming out, we're heading over to Hawkins for the epic monster, the Demogorgon! How do these monsters come to be? How do you defeat 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 BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok

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  • S5 · E17
    Nov 26, 2025 · 18 min

    Inkanyamba

    In this week's episode, we're going over to South Africa for an epic Zulu monster, the Inkanyamba! What happens when you look this monster in the eye? Why is it considered a storm-bringer? 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

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  • S5 · E16
    Nov 25, 2025 · 21 min

    Feldgeister

    We're heading over to Germany this week for a collection of monsters under one name, the field-haunting Feldgeister! How many different variants of this monster are there? How can you ensure you have a great harvest alongside them? 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

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  • S5 · E15
    Nov 24, 2025 · 20 min

    Tiyanak

    For this week's episode, we're zooming on over to the Philippines for a horrendous vampiric demon-baby, the Tiyanak! How do you help them pass over? Who are their main victim? 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

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  • S5 · E14
    Nov 23, 2025 · 20 min

    Dhampir

    In this week's episode, we're heading over to Eastern Europe for a bit of Balkan mythology! How can you tell a Dhampir from a normal Vampire? How can you get rid of 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 BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok

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  • S5 · E13
    Nov 1, 2025 · 36 min

    Zombies - Halloween Special

    Happy Halloween! We're back from a short hiatus for our epic Halloween special on our favourite brain-munching monsters from world mythology, the Zombie! How do these monsters relate to slavery? How can you avoid being on the wrong end and getting turned? 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

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  • S5 · E12
    Jul 10, 2025 · 22 min

    Blue Mountains Panther

    In this week's episode, we're going over to the Australian countryside for an elusive big cat, the Blue Mountains Panther! Why does Australia have a complicated history with cats? What do we think this could 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 BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok

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  • S5 · E11
    Jul 8, 2025 · 21 min

    Curupira

    For this week's episode, we're heading over to beautiful Brazil to look at a protector of the forest, the Curupira! How does this monster use its backwards feet to trick hunters? Why can São Paulo go a whole week without passing a government bill because of them? 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

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  • S5 · E10
    Jun 26, 2025 · 24 min

    Fylgja

    For this week’s episode, we’re heading over to the Nordic Isles for something a little spooky, but also a bit nice and looking at the ethereal Fylgja! How can you tell the difference between this monster and their evil counterpart? What was the first animal to cross YOUR placenta, and why does that relate? 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

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  • S5 · E9
    Jun 26, 2025 · 21 min

    Qilin & Kirin

    In this week's episode, we're going over to ancient East Asia for a majestic monster, the Qilin or the Kirin - depending on where you're from! How does this monster relate to one of the greatest sages of our times? How can you get one to respect you? 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

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  • S5 · E8
    Jun 13, 2025 · 21 min

    Fresno Nightcrawlers

    For this week's episode, we're going over to California, USA for a funny-looking creature, the Fresno Nightcrawlers! Why are these monsters only spotted on CCTV? How are they related to Native American beliefs? 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

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  • S5 · E7
    May 15, 2025 · 24 min

    Cŵn Annwn

    In this week's episode, we're going over to the gorgeous Wales for the hounds of the wild hunt, the Cŵn Annwn! How do these monsters link to Arthurian legend? How can you tell them apart from other hellhounds? 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

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