61: Mermaids - Cryptids

We’re kicking off 2026 with an age-old question: Are mermaids real, or what??? Today, we’re deep diving (pun intended) into the long, tangled history of mermaid folklore, sightings, and modern-day theories. We trace our favorite aquatic friends from the first “real” mermaid in 1000 BC, through famous sailor logs (including a new reason to hate Christopher Columbus), all the way to modern-day sightings. And that’s before we even get to the science part - like how little of the ocean we’ve actually explored, why modern technology wouldn’t spot mermaids, and where mermaids could be living at this very moment.EPISODE CORRECTION: As of June 2025, 27.3% of the global seafloor had been mapped (not 20%).  Story starts: 6:00Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Sherbet💀Topic of the Month: Cryptids 🖤Join our Patreon for bonus content, shoutouts, and exclusive treats!New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: [email protected] fill out this form: https://forms.gle/sUXrdjUZUVCs9KSV7Join our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources: Merriam-WebsterSmithsonianRoyal Museums Greenwich Encyclopedia Britannica Points EastLive Science Women’s Caucus for ArtReactorNOAA📸Credits:Wikipedia The National ArchivesWomen’s Caucus for ArtThe Marine Mammal CenterLive Science Oceanographic MagazineThe Boston Globe Shark AngelsWWFDeep Ocean EducationNOAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.