Wondering Monsters Podcast
New episode every 2 weeks. Friends talk about scary, supernatural, paranormal, and more! From abandoned places to creepy encounters, from Ouija boards to haunted cemeteries. These wondering monsters discuss the history of the weird and spooky and how different things are connected. They don't end there though, they also talk about what if monsters like the boogeyman, the hag, or ghosts were real and how could people use this to their advantage? From demons doing your bidding to creating tourist traps, these fun ideas are bound to make you laugh, smile, and maybe scare you a little.
Episodes
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 produced so many unsettling stories.
We br...
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, guide of the dead in ancient Egypt, to ...
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 fairy tales of tricking the Devil, to t...
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 the Pacific Northwest, Bigfoot refus...
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 sightings of phantom performers and stage...
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 examine the methods and techniques use...
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, the headless Pugot, and the gruesom...
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 Sleepy Hollow to the real Hessian soldier ...
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 of collective fear? Hosts Danny C, W...
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 our choices more than we realize. Al...
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, we uncover the strange origin...
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.
Topics we cover in this episode:
- The...
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 Scandinavian Mare, cultures everywhere tell...
Think about it, why are graveyards so scary to us?
Graveyards aren’t just places for peace and remembrance—they’re the setting of our deepest fears. But why do we fear them so much? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dig into the spooky truth behind cemeteries, burial rituals, and the undead legends that haunt them.
From zombie folklore and haunted catacombs to ancient curses and safety coffins, we uncover why grav...
Why Do We Love Zombies? | Wondering Monsters Podcast Episode
In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dig into the terrifying and fascinating world of zombies! From ancient myths to modern-day horror movies and video games, we explore how zombies have become one of the most enduring figures in pop culture.
What You’ll Learn:
- The ancient origins of zombie myths, including strange burial rituals
- The influence of Haitian ...
**Wondering Monsters Podcast - Episode 4: Necronomicon & Cursed Books**
In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dive into the dark and mysterious world of cursed books — focusing on the infamous Necronomicon and other legendary grimoires. 📖✨
Discover the fascinating history of grimoires like the Key of Solomon, The Lesser Key of Solomon, and the Ars Goetia. Learn how the Necronomicon, though a creation of H.P. Love...
What Are Liminal Spaces and Why Do They Feel So Weird?
Welcome to another chilling episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast. This week, we dive into the surreal world of liminal spaces — those eerie, in-between places like empty malls, abandoned hallways, and deserted schools that seem to exist outside of time.
Why do these places feel so strange? What makes an empty stairwell or a flickering office hallway so unnerving? From urban ...
From historical connections to Queen Mary I to ancient mirror superstitions and modern pop culture, we dive into the origins, variations, and psychological theories behind one of the most enduring urban legends of all time.
What you'll learn in this episode.
* The true story behind Bloody Mary
* How the ritual is performed
* Historical theories and real-life inspirations
* Bloody Mary in horror films, TV, and folklore
* Why mirror-based ...
🎙️ Wondering Monsters Podcast — Episode: The History and Mystery of the Ouija Board 👻🔮 Is it just a toy—or a real tool for talking to the dead?In this episode, we dive deep into the strange and fascinating world of the Ouija board. From its spooky Victorian roots and ties to spiritualism, to its explosive popularity during wartime and its infamous reputation after The Exorcist, the Ouija board has never stopped stirring up myste...
🎙️Welcome to the Wondering Monsters Podcast! 🎙️Watch the official trailer and discover your new favorite podcast, where folklore meets fear, history tangles with horror, and every episode uncovers the eerie, the strange, and the unexplained.👻
What We Cover:
- Haunted places you’ve never heard of
- Folkloric creatures that defy explanation
- Mysterious disappearances and strange events
- Legends with hidden truths
- The chilling connect...
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