House of Monsters
Since the dawn of recorded history humankind has depicted images, and told stories, of Monsters. Inconceivable beings possessing impossible abilities, which are inseparable from both our history and ourselves. Welcome to a place where the lines between fact and mythology become difficult to see. Where creatures we don’t dare believe in make appearances in the real world, and where our ideas about what is real and what is imagined are put to the test. Welcome to the House of Monsters. Hosted, written and produced by Aaron Deese. Presented by the Small Town Monsters Broadcasting Network.
Episodes
We're celebrating one year of House of Monsters - and the finale of the first season - with a creature we've met before, but who is more than deserving of a second look. From the earliest writings of human history to the pop culture phenomena of today, the Werewolf re: Dogman has been around for a very, very long time. Are these creatures real, or pure imagination? Featuring Shannon LeGro of Into the Fray
Those who live near and along the Chesapeake Bay have an intimate relationship with a particularly monstrous neighbor. Today we dig into the history of the Beast of Chesapeake Bay, featuring special guest Tyler Hall.
In 2015 a guy named Seth Breedlove had an idea. That idea was to make a movie, and on a shoestring budget and with the help of a few friends, he did just that. Today House of Monsters investigates the case that started it all, and takes a look back at the last ten years of Small Town Monsters.
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Today we visit the Balkan mountains to meet the Drekavac - known in Serbian as The Screamer. This strange and frightening creature appears across the Balkan region in a variety of forms, but does it have anything in common with the notorious Chupacabra? Maybe. Featuring Aleksandar Petakov.
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It's time to meet The Trolls. One of the oldest monsters in the house can be traced back centuries, and may even have connections with other monstrous creatures reported in the modern day. Featuring Ron Lanham.
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Many ideas have come and gone since we first entered the House of Monsters - here are a few that never fully developed as episodes, but are still full of interesting, bizarre paranormal information. Featuring Heather Moser.
Monsters and Christmas have a long relationship. One creature in particular has haunted the nightmares of Icelandic children for generations - also, he's a jerk. Join us for a special holiday episode of House of Monsters as we meet the ferocious Yule Cat, with special guest Heather Moser.
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There is a small, mischevious, bigfoot-like creature lurking somewhere in the Appalachian mountains. And it likes apples. And it can turn invisible. But does this Appalachian folk tale have connections to a broader concept - one which spans oceans, and even centuries?
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In January of 1959 residents of Ohio were forced to reckon with a frightening, otherworldly creature - or was it just a piece of trash? Today we investigate the Invasion of the Octo People with special guest Easton Hawk.
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Today we visit the Sunshine State in search of 65 foot long dragon. The Guardian of Dragon Point is a folktale from Brevard County, Florida - The Space Coast, an area where one might not expect to find a monster. But to many, Annie the Sea Dragon is very, very real.
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In 1989 researchers picked up a strange, never before seen audio signature in the pacific ocean, launching a decades-long search for what some have come to call the Loneliest Whale. Featuring Dr. Shea Steingass.
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The Ozark Mountains have played host to strange sightings of a shrieking, red eyed creature for generations. Join us as we set off in search of the source of the Howls in the Ozarks, from early rumors to the modern day. Featuring Joe Perdue of Wild & Weird West Virginia.
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Daniel Boone is a legendary historical figure, known for a variety of heroic deeds. And once, he might have shot Bigfoot. Join us for a particularly fascinating American folktale, and a hunt for a creature known as the Yahoo. Featuring Jeremiah Byron of the Bigfoot Society Podcast.
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Everyone loves a good dragon. Join us for an investigation of a 700 year old Polish myth, and the possible reality behind this captivating folk tale. Featuring Mark Matzke.
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We conclude our investigation of the Mothman by consulting with a bevy of experienced and insightful researchers, tracing the creature's flight path throughout history and beyond. Featuring Heather Moser, Emily Wayland, Tobias Wayland, Ron Lanham and Thomas Cullum.
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Special thanks to:
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San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States. Not typically where one expects to find an unclassified hominid, but historical reports and recently collected data might challenge this idea. Today we set off in search of the San Antonio Sasquatch, with a researcher who has spent years looking for it.
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Sometimes it seems like Mothman is everywhere. But is he? Today we put this idea to the test, following lines of lore and legend across the spectrum of Cryptozoology, launching a special 2-part investigation which begins with a question... and ends in the future. Do All Roads Lead to Mothman?
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The Cyclops is one of the oldest monster legends on earth. Join Aaron Deese and special guest John Killian of ExVPlanis for a deep dive into the roots, mythology and modern incarnations of everyones favorite one-eyed humanoid.
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Thunderbirds. One of the oldest monster legends in North America, with deep ties to the beliefs of many Native American tribes. But is the Thunderbird more than just a legend? Do gigantic avian creatures really prowl the skies of North America?
Featuring Eli Watson and Jasmine With of Cryptid Campfire.
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In the 1970s, the quiet town of Defiance, Ohio would play host to one of the most bizarre cryptid encounters of all time. With ties to modern day Dogman sightings and ancient Scottish lore, learn the truth behind the tale of the man who found himself Bludgeoned by a Werewolf. Featuring Ron Murphy.
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