Monster Lore Tour

Tonight, the Monster Lore Team explores the darkest rain forests in search of the darkest shaman of the Amazon basin, the Kanaima. These black sorcerers often appear in jaguar form. Are they men, monsters, or both. This  one gets darker than dark, so buckle up.    References: The two Primary Sources: Dark Shamans Kanaima and the Poetics of Violent Death - Neil L. Whitehead | Hikikomori Feral - Academia.edu https://www.academia.edu/49284713/Dark_Shamans_Kanaima_and_the_Poetics_of_Violent_Death_Neil_L_Whitehead   Taryl Janick’s A return to dark shamans: kanaima & the cosmology of threat. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   Other references: Shapori & Irariwë & Hekura spirits:  Shamanic Battleground: Magic, Sorcery, and Warrior Shamanism in Venezuela | Zeljko Jokic - Academia.edu https://www.academia.edu/16340376/Shamanic_Battleground_Magic_Sorcery_and_Warrior_Shamanism_in_Venezuela   Tiger shapeshifters: Penard, Frederick Paul, and Arthur Philip Penard. De menschetende Aanbidders der Zonneslang. 3 vols. Paramaribo: H. B. Heyde, 1907.   Therianthropes & ayahuasca visions: Hancock, G. (2007). Supernatural: meetings with the ancient teachers of mankind. The Disinformation Company

Oh, Oh, Oh No!!! Join us for this very special Christmas ruination special as MOZ digs Krampus out by the roots so we can get to the heart of the lore surrounding this most foul fiend, the still beating heart of a demon that may be lurking in the shadows outside your window as you listen along with the Monster Lore Tour. 

Meet Stu, ex-soldier and military intelligence who, when freshly back from the battlefield, stared into the eyes of a Chindi and traveled through the abyss he glimpsed therein to find the light on the other side. You might want to bring a friend. This ride is gonna get scary. [email protected]      

Join us for this holiday special Side Trail where we wrap up our discussion about turtle monsters from Episode 92, tell the tale of Turtle vs. Turkey, and conclude with the original Thanksgiving origin story that started it all. Come on along for this feast of turkey lore for this monstrous holiday special. References: - https://www.ladbible.com/news/tourist-woman-sea-turtle-attack-20220829 - https://greekreporter.com/2024/07/19/sea-turtle-attack-greece/ - https://www.cherokeephoenix.org/culture/how-the-turkey-got-his-beard/article_8b5de290-4532-549d-8837-fe5acaa54c2b.html - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalchiuhtotolin - https://krazybear.com/native-american-legends/native-american-legend-turkey-the-peace-eagle/  

Join us on a journey through space and time as MOZ seeks to discover the nature and origins of the world’s most giant turtle monsters. I should’ve brought my floaties! References: This episode’s primary source: Eberhart, G.M. (2002). Mysterious creatures: a guide to cryptozoology. ABC- CLIO, Inc, CA Turtle dreams and symbolism: Zolar (1963). Zolar’s Encyclopedia & Dictionary of Dreams. Simon & Schuster, NY, p384 Chonkosaurus: https://www.bing.com/search?q=chonkosaurus%20attacks%20kayakers%20MSN.com&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&lq=0&pq=chonkosaurus%20attacks%20kayakers%20msn.com&sc=0-37&sk=&cvid=8E7B49CCABE341DE862B3765AB81C8CD Turtle Symbolism: Hull, R.F.C. (1974) C.G. Jung Dreams. Princeton University Press, NY, p231 Giant turtle accounts: The Natural History of Pliny. Translated by Bostock and H.T. Biley https://archive.org/details/naturalhistoryof11855plin  More gigantic turtle accounts: Gould, C. (1995). Mythical monsters. Semate, London, p74-76 Kashyapa or Turtle Man: Campbell, J. (1973). The hero with a thousand faces. Bollingen/Princeton, NJ, p178’ Ao: Ao (turtle) – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ao_(turtle) The Dragon Turtle: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p328 Wu un: Werner E.T.C (1994). Myths and legends of China. Dover, NY, p324 Glooskap: Leland, C.G. (1884). The Algonquin legends of New England: or, myths and folk lore of the Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot tribes. Lu Dja Lako, Strong Toad & Sggeargert: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co. Oquao: Mysterious Creatures of Colonial America | Historical Society of Pennsylvania https://hsp.org/blogs/hidden-histories/mysterious-creatures-of-colonial-america Kappa: Frydman, J. (2022). Japanese myths: a guide to gods, heroes and spirits.   Thames & Hudson, p183-194 More Kappa facts Ashkenazi, M. (2003). Handbook of Japanese mythology. Bloomsbury Academic, p195-196 Best Defense: Frigiola, H. (2019). Monsters and mythical creatures: from around the world. Schiffer Publishing, PA, p181 Kappa evolution: Musharbash, Y., & Presterudstuen, G.H. (2014). Monster anthropology in Australasia and beyond. Academia.edu, p17  

Join us for our special Halloween Side Trail release. This Side Trail comes in three parts: 1- Three Books: MOZ gives Bone the Tarot Pratchett treatment.... 2- Three Faces: Come along as we visit the "Hill of Death" and discuss the Three-Faced Corleck Head.... 3- Three Interlopers: We welcome the newest member of the Interstellar Interlopers Club, 3I/Atlas, to the MLT Space Weirdness Hall of Fame.   References: Three-Faces: https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/corleck-head-a-spooky-three-faced-celtic-sculpture-found-on-the-hill-of-death-in-ireland-and-it-may-have-been-connected-to-human-sacrifice-1-900-years-ago https://nigelborrington.com/2015/05/28/the-number-three-in-pagan-mythology-triple-deity-sculpture/ Three Interlopers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPLwBU9G_Xw    

Join us as Jeremy leads MOZ and Bone through a plethora of ghost stories, covering all of the ways in which you may be haunted.   References: The New Hampshire Patriot – Thursday Oct 1, 1885: https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/nhd/batch_nhd_hale_ver01/data/sn84020381/0054286865A/1885100101/1139.pdf The Home Advocate (Farmerville, LA) – Friday Oct 2, 1885: https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/lu/batch_lu_oddish_ver01/data/sn88064297/00295878642/1885100201/0123.pdf The Herald, Big Stone City, SD – Friday Oct 2 1885 https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/sdhi/batch_sdhi_cayman_ver01/data/sn00065152/00279523362/1885100201/0540.pdf Witch of Endor: https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/mohi/batch_mohi_felice_ver01/data/sn89066620/00200292273/1905050401/0119.pdf River Falls Journal, River Falls, Wis. – Thursday Oct 29, 1885: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn85033255/1885-10-29/ed-1/?sp=3&q=ghost&st=image&r=0.524,0.86,0.355,0.139,0 The Hawaiian gazette (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]), Tuesday November 3, 1885: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn83025121/1885-11-03/ed-1/?sp=4&q=ghost&r=0.301,0.032,0.216,0.085,0 Detroit evening times (Detroit, Mich), March 5, 1944: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn88063294/1944-03-05/ed-1/?sp=66&q=poltergeist&r=0.478,0.895,0.222,0.087,0 Detroit evening times (Detroit, Mich), July 12, 1942: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn88063294/1942-07-12/ed-1/?sp=79&q=poltergeist&r=-0.188,0.297,0.845,0.332,0 Buzzfeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/dannicaramirez/inexplicably-bizarre-stories-november Oct 1, 1885 A SENATOR'S GHOST STORY: https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/ndhi/batch_ndhi_hazen_ver01/data/sn85042405/00212478714/1885100101/0817.pdf  

A compilation of Side Trails 87, 88 & 89. Side Trail 87: MOZ dives ever deeper into the lore of the Skin....walkers. Follow along if you dare! References: O’Brien, C. (99). Stalking the Tricksters: Shapeshifters, Skinwalkers, Dark Adepts, and 2012. Adventures Unlimited Press, Ill, p117-118.   Side Trail 88: In this Side Trail excursion, we discuss the seven escapes of Winnie Ruth Judd, and the ultimate conclusion to her tragic saga. - Jana Bommersbach’s book was the primary source for Ruth’s story overall: Bommersbach, Jana. The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd: The Truth About an American Crime Legend Revealed at Last. Simon & Schuster, 1992.   Side Trail 89: Jeremy shares his most recent personal paranormal happening in this special US Files Edition. He and three friends were in a much visited magma tube outside of Flagstaff when something very strange happened. Was that a Tommy they heard Knocking? Come on in and listen for yourself....

Tonight the MLT crew dive deep into the feline gloom as the MLT tour bus heads from the jungles of Africa to their counterparts in South America in search of Big Cat shapeshifters. Were-leopards and Jaguar Shaman beware, as MOZ attempts to totally Velma this mystery and gets all jinkies with it.  Endless gratitude to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for crafting us the greatest theme song in the paranormal realms. References: Primary Source: Hurn, S. (2017). Anthropology and cryptozoology: exploring encounters with mysterious creatures. Routledge, NY   This episode primarily discusses the anthropological work and findings of Michael Heniese (the Naga tiger-men), Sharon Merz (siyawesi bush beings), Martin T. Walsh & Helle V. Goldman (the Zanzibar Leopard), all from the above book (edited by Samantha Hurn).   Legends and Myths of the Aboriginal Indians of British Guiana (1880) sacred-texts.com   Intro quote on jaguar sorcery: Also sacred-texts.com: Myths and Legends of the Bantu, Chapter 1   !Tigre Capiango: Steiger, B. (1999). The werewolf book: the encyclopedia of shapeshifting beings. Farmington, Michigan: Visible Ink Press, p281   Sinaa: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p918   Pelton discussing R.S. Rattray’s leopard shapeshifting: Pelton, Robert D.  (1980, 1989). The Trickster in West Africa: a study of mythic irony and sacred delight, University of California Press, p56   Were-crocs were-leopards comparison: Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p214-15   Lokshvara & Tara: Thurman, Robert A.E (1995). Essential Tibetan Buddhism. Castle Books, NJ, p5   Barack Obama’s “Big Dream”: Warner, Marina (2013). Stranger Magic: Charmed states and the Arabian Nights. Chatto & Windus, London, p155   Black Elk’s “Big Dream”: Neihardt, J.G. (2004). Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux. University of Nebraska Press, p160  

In this true crime thriller we deep dive into the most famous, and most infamous, murder case in the history of the State of Arizona. Was Winnie Ruth Judd a cold-blooded killer? Or was she the victim of a conspiracy most heinous? Come on along as we explore the case that brought the City of Phoenix to the brink, and almost pushed the newly flourishing city over the edge.   References: - Chronicling America was the source for all historic newspaper references: https://www.loc.gov/collections/chronicling-america/ - Jana Bommersbach’s book was the primary source for Ruth’s story overall: Bommersbach, Jana. The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd: The Truth About an American Crime Legend Revealed at Last. Simon & Schuster, 1992. - And, of course, there’s a bit of the Wiki in there somewhere: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie_Ruth_Judd  

Tonight we explore the world of the man-eating plants. Plant spirits, master plants, and endless evil Ents are on the docket for this episode, so make a nice revenge salad or get out that juicer, because botany is about to go bad for this round of the Monster Lore Tour. Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms! Haazah!!   References: Mood Quote: Arthur G. Strangland’s Lake of life (1932). As found in: T.S. Miller (2012). Lives of the monster plants: the revenge of the vegetable in the age of animal studies. Florida Atlantic University   Absence of plant studies & man eating trees & Zoocentrism: T.S. Miller (2012). Lives of the monster plants: the revenge of the vegetable in the age of animal studies. Florida Atlantic University, p2, p7-8   Sumunda Grass: Emerson, J.-editor (2024). Babylon & Sumer: myths and tales. Flame Tree Publishing, UK, p135   Plant Monster PR: Clute, J. & Grant, J. (1997). The encyclopedia of fantasy. St. Martin’s Press, NY, p962   Nanobozho: On Nana Bozho, Chibiabos, Waboso and Chakekenapok. | Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/on-nana-bozho-23212087                   Kamapua & yawk yawk & Leshy: Kachuba, J.B. (2019). Shapeshifters: a history. Reaktion Books, Ltd, p32, p85, p65   Kupua & Dorotabo & Biloko: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p615, p316, p173   Kamui: Ashkenazi, M. (2003). Handbook of Japanese mythology. Bloomsbury Academic, p63   Jinmenju – The Human Face Tree | 百物語怪談会 Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai https://hyakumonogatari.com/2012/06/03/jinmenju-the-human-face-tree/   Vegetable Lamb of Tartary - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable_Lamb_of_Tartary   Nariphon & Tree of Zaqqum: 10 Amazing Legends Of Mythological Trees - Listverse https://listverse.com/2014/03/24/10-amazing-legends-of-mythological-trees/     Shajarat al-Sa’ada & Maskun: Dwelling and healing with saints and jinn in the haunted landscapes of Palestine https://staff.najah.edu/media/published_research/2024/06/20/al-qobbaj-marshall-2024-dwelling-and-healing-with-saints-and-jinn-in-the-haunted-landscapes-of-palestine.pdf     The Vine Connection: Cole, M.C. (1916). Philippine folk tales. A.C. McClurg & Co. Chicago, Ill, p2007   Mike Clelland (the owl guy) Home page: https://hiddenexperience.blogspot.com/   Nymph | Definition, Types, Names, & Facts | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/topic/nymph-Greek-mythology   Lus: Hurn, S. (2017). Anthropology and cryptozoology: exploring encounters with mysterious creatures. Routledge, NY, p111   Bubog’s mansion: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p206-207   Yawk yawks: Kachuba, J.B. (2019). Shapeshifters: a history. Reaktion Books, Ltd, p85   Tree Spirits & Leshy: maddiesmythicaltales.com https://www.maddiesmythicaltales.com/tag/myths-folklore/   Jubokko | Yokai.com https://yokai.com/jubokko/   Leshy: Leshy | Forest Spirit, Nature Guardian, Trickster | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/topic/leshy   C.G. Jung on trees: Jung, C.G. (1989). Memories, dreams and reflections. Vintage, NY, p83   Rattlesnake Master: Mooney, J. (1932). Cherokee myths and legends. Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology   Cross cultural shaman & plants: Steiger, B. (1999). The werewolf book: the encyclopedia of shapeshifting beings. Farmington, Michigan: Visible Ink Press, p8   Ontonic relationships & founding ancestors - Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p244 https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf   A radical ontological openness & Djinn of Palestine: https://staff.najah.edu/media/published_research/2024/06/20/al-qobbaj-marshall-2024-dwelling-and-healing-with-saints-and-jinn-in-the-haunted-landscapes-of-palestine.pdf   Master plants: Hancock, G. (2007). Supernatural: meetings with the ancient teachers of mankind. The Disinformation Company, P56

For those following the Violet interview saga, this is the follow-up for which you've been waiting. We were able to get Rose into the garage to get her side of the story. It is a perfect cap to the tale of the mystery of the Bill Williams Orb Sighting. AN MLT Exclusive!!!

In this second part of Violet's interview saga, MOZ returns to dive us even deeper into the lore, legends, and theories behind Orbs, and Violet tells us more about her experiences with orbs and other oddities.   Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms. Hoorah!!!

In this edition of Monster Lore Tour, Jeremy talks to Violet, new friend of MLT, about her encounters with what may have been plasma beings. It starts with an orb sighting and leads all the way to a discussion about universal consciousness and the possible nature of our own existence. This one is not to be missed! So hop in, buckle up, and come on along with us on this summer hiatus interview edition of Monster Lore Tour. And make sure to subscribe to get part two of this interview as soon as it releases.

Side Trail 81 - The Unrecognized Virus Come with us as we dive into the unfathomable depths of the Unrecognized Virus of words.   Side Trail 82: Many Brains vs. Mega-Mind Jeremy takes us on a tour of what might be a multitude of brains throughout the human body. Guaranteed to blow your minds! References: Gut/Brain Connection: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection Brain Microbiome: https://theconversation.com/the-brain-might-also-have-a-microbiome-what-you-need-to-know-229328 Heart Brain: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-3-d-map-illuminates-little-brain-nerve-cells-within-heart Side Trail 83 - Sallie vs. Succubus   Join us as we dive deeper into the lore of the Sallie House haunting. Was Tony a sensitive? Was there really a succubus in the Pickman house? Was Sallie even really Sallie? Dig into it with Team MLT in this Side Trail Excursion. References: Debra Pickman. The Sallie House Haunting: A True Story. Llewellyn Worldwide, 8 Sept 2010.

In 1993, the Pickman family unknowingly moved into one of the most haunted houses in America. In this episode of MLT, we present a new, possible solution to what was behind the events that nearly destroyed the Pickman family and put the Sallie House of Atchison, KS on the paranormal map.   Many thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for the amazing theme song!   References: -3 Cups & A Dash of Spirituality Podcast: https://threecupsandadash.com/ -Debra Pickman. The Sallie House Haunting: A True Story. Llewellyn Worldwide, 8 Sept 2010.

Hello, fellow paranerdalists! We are taking a bit of a hiatus in order to bring you remastered versions of our episodes 3 & 4, which is MOZ's original Skinwalker Saga that started his investigation of the Global Shamanic Shapeshifting Complex. Here is the concluding part of the original saga. Original show notes are below. Episode 5 was a follow-up to this two-parter with our first interview with Alex Bone all about Skinwalker lore and our personal experiences with possible skinwalkers. We will be back with new content for you again with the next episode. Thanks for riding along with the Monster Lore Tour. Enjoy!   This is part two of our three-part series wherein we explore even deeper into the mysteries of the Skinwalker, as well as the shamanic energies lurking behind this legend. We also discuss some of the mythic, anthropological, and psychological theories behind this phenomenon in an attempt to find an explanation for the consistent and disturbing encounters that continue across the southwest and beyond. You might want to bring some sage for this one.   Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @  timleavy.com for writing us the greatest theme song in the paranormal realms!   References: - Kelleher, Colm A. &Knapp, George (2005). The hunt for the skinwalker: science confronts the unexplained at a remote ranch in Utah:Paraview Pocket Books, p229 Psychzophrenoform - APA: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596   Therianthropy - Clegg, Helen, Collings, Roz & Roxburgh, Elizabeth C. (2019). Therianthropy: wellbeing, schizotypy and autism in individuals who self-identify as non-human, UK: University of Northampton, p403-426   https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/34612/1/12131_1131a_Roxburgh.pdf   Carl Jung - Nebuchadnezzar - Adler, G., & Hull, R. F. C. (1976). The collected works of C. G. Jung (Vol. 18), Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, p126   Navajo Clinical Psychologist Interview-Cory Daniels article - An examination of the Skinwalker phenomenon of Navajo Peoples of Northern Arizona. (thephoenixenigma.com)   https://thephoenixenigma.com/skinwalkers/   Shamanic Initiation & Cho - Walsh, Roger (2007). The world of shamanism: new views of an ancient tradition, Minnesota: Llewellyn Publications,p72 Nagual& Nahaulli - Werewolfpage.com   https://prezi.com/nuxrptvecoyw/werewolfes-prezi/   Skin Walker Initiation-Cory Daniels article - An examination of the Skinwalker phenomenon of Navajo Peoples of Northern Arizona. (thephoenixenigma.com)   https://thephoenixenigma.com/skinwalkers/   Therianthropes & More - Hancock, Graham (2007). Supernatural: meetings with the ancient teachers of mankind, New York: The Disinformation Company, p73 & p263 & p329   The story of the man rescued by wolves - Grinnell, George B. (1892). Blackfoot lodge tales: The story of a prairie people, New York: Scribner, pg 78-80   Ghost Hunter - Pijoan, Teresa (1951). White wolf woman, Little Rock: August House Publishers,pg 53-54   Joseph Campbell on Durkheim - Campbell, Joseph (1969). Flight of the wild gander, New York: Harper Perennial, p32   Creation myth from the Vedas - Abhayananda, S. (1996). History of mysticism: the unchanging testament, Washington: Atma Books, p25   Ancient Toon Theory - Sendak, Maurice (2013). Where the wild things are. New York: Harper Collins Publishers We were just kidding about the whole being a Sithsorer thing! It’s probably just unconscious complexes and stuff.

Hello, fellow paranerdalists! We are taking a bit of a hiatus in order to bring you remastered versions of our episodes 3 & 4, which is MOZ's original Skinwalker Saga that started his investigation of the Global Shamanic Shapeshifting Complex. The original version of episode 3 was particularly rough, as we weren't super savvy with the production process, but we've come a long way, and this remaster will give all you listeners out there a much better experience than the original. Episode 4 will be out next week, and we will resume our typical new content after that. Thank you all for listening. Original show notes are below. Enjoy! Part one of a three-episode deep dive into the world of the Native American Skinwalker. This episode explores the mischief and mayhem of one of the most notorious creatures stalking the western wastes. We explore the totem phenomenon and the commonalties of Skinwalker encounters before looking into a number of related creatures across the globe who share some of this hideous fiend’s traits.   Special thanks to Tim Leavy for the amazing theme song and background music clips. You can find him at https://www.timleavy.com/   References -Kelleher, Colm A. &Knapp, George (2005). The hunt for the skinwalker: science confronts the unexplained at a remote ranch in Utah:Paraview Pocket Books,p229 - 6 REAL Skinwalker Sightings (MP3 Download) - Darkness Prevails https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyPXmKXvbS8 -Trask, William R. (1964). Shamanism: archaic techniques of ecstasy, London: Arkana Penguin Books, p89-90 (Translation of original publication by Mircea Eliade 1951) - Djinn: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinn - Sila: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sila_(mythology) - Coben, Herminia M. (1996). Explorations in Philippine folklore, Quezon City: University Press, p90   Quivittoq - Polartrec.com: https://www.polartrec.com/expeditions/joint-science-education-project-2013/journals/2013-07-01-0 - Highlight story 1: An examination of the Skinwalker phenomenon of Navajo Peoples of Northern Arizona. (thephoenixenigma.com)   https://thephoenixenigma.com/skinwalkers/ Highlight Story 2: https://www.reddit.com/r/skinwalkers/comments/rwhze5/possible_skinwalker_in_oklahoma/ Highlight story 3: 12 People Tell Their Terrifying Encounters with Navajo Skinwalkers - CVLT Nation   https://cvltnation.com/12-people-tell-their-terrifying-encounters-with-navajo-skinwalkers/   Ancient Toon Theory - Zuul   https://ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/Zuul "Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was like to be roasted in the depths of a Sloar that day, I can tell you!"  

Team MLT dives deep into the monstrous microcosm and faces-off with the microbes literally knocking on the blood-brain barrier. We then discuss how the macrocosm mirrors the chimeric hordes of “interspecies becomings” associated with the microcosm. You may never be the same after this one. Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ Tim leavy for crafting us a most righteous theme song. References: Ode to an Amoeba Poem - Arthur Guiterman poem Ode To The Amoeba (blueridgejournal.com) https://www.blueridgejournal.com/poems/ag-amoeba.htm   Mood quote from Colin Wilson -The Mind Parasites: Wilson, C. (1967). The Mind Parasites. Arkham House, WI. Colin Wilson - The Mind Parasites (selfdefinition.org) https://selfdefinition.org/colin-wilson/Colin-Wilson-The-Mind-Parasites.pdf   Onchocera Volvus & Houdini’s Nefarious Cousins- Dispommier, D.D. (2013). Peoples, Parasites, and Plowshares: learning from our bodies most terrifying invaders. Columbia U., NY.   Parasites and human affairs - Drisdelle, R. (2010). Parasites: tales of humanities most unwelcome guests. University of California Press, CA, p5-6   Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria: Good ole Wikipedia   Heterotrophic Flagellate-https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/Bio_1130%3A_Remixed/02%3A_Origins_of_life/2.07%3A_Endosymbiosis   Microbiological evolution discussion-Exploring the role of cooperation in evolution - A conversation between John Stewart and Daniel Wahl (youtube.com) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftuY7BIzn9M   Autopoietic Networks & Dorian Sagan & life as web of relationships - Fritjof, C. (1996). The web of life: new understanding of living systems. Doubleday, NY, p221, p229, p30   Jumping genes & the ancient virus - Shubin, N. (2020). Some assembly required: decoding four billion years of life, from ancient fossils to DNA. Pantheon Books, NY.   Cooperation between bands of early humans- Hanson, R & Mendius, R. (2009). The practical neuroscience of Buddha’s brain: happiness, love, and wisdom. New Harbinger, CA.   Glyptapantelses - Sanger Institute Blog https://sangerinstitute.blog/2023/03/13/three-mind-blowing-examples-of-parasites-that-hijack-their-hosts-brains-and-bodies/   Wetiko Virus - P. Levy (2021). Wetiko: healing the mind virus that plagues our world. Inner Traditions, VT.   Dr Gad Saad -- The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xmqn6TT_Y   Aliens as bacteria - Pinchbeck, D. (2007). 2012: The return of Quetzalcoatl. Penguin Group, Inc, p142   Hyle - Rubenstein, M. (2018). Pantheologies: Gods, worlds, monsters. Columbia University Press   Ontonic relationships & founding ancestors - Merz S. (2018). Crocodiles are the souls of the community: an analysis of human-animal relations in northwestern Benin. University of Exeter, p94 https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/32861/MerzS.pdf?sequence=1   Animal mothers - Campbell, J.(1969). Flight of the wild gander. Harper Perennial, p97-98   Multispecies Landscapes - Aisher, A. & Damodaran, V. (2016). Introduction: human-nature interactions through a multispecies lens. Conservation & Society, 14 (4)   Interspecies becomings - Zubieta, L.F. (2016). Animals role in proper behaviour: Chewa women’s instruction in south-central. University of Western Australia, Perth, Conservation & Society, 14 (4): 406-415   Dream of the Planet - Ruiz, D.M. (1997). Beyond Fear: a Toltec guide to freedom and joy. Council Oak Books, p200   Pinchbecks interview with Paul Levy - https://pinchbeck.net/

Tonight, MOZ deep dives the elusive, yet ever-present mind virus known as wetiko. This deep dive is essentially a review of Paul Levy’s work: Wetiko: healing the mind virus that plagues our world. This disturbing phenomenon must be recognized and countered or the survival of humanity itself may well hang in the balance. Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy from timleavy.com for composing us a most righteous theme song. Party on, Tim! References: Primary Source tonight: Paul Levy’s Wetiko: P. Levy (2021). Wetiko: healing the mind virus that plagues our world. Inner Traditions, VT. Chief Ochwiay & Carl Jung: Lachman, G. (2010). Jung the mystic: the esoteric dimensions of Carl Jung’s life and teachings. Penguin, p147-148 Great Nest of Being: Wilber, K. (2001). Marriage of sense and soul: integrating science and religion. Random House, NY, p9 The Mind Parasites: Wilson, C. (1967). The Mind Parasites. Arkham House, WI. Colin Wilson - The Mind Parasites (selfdefinition.org) https://selfdefinition.org/colin-wilson/Colin-Wilson-The-Mind-Parasites.pdf The Djinn: Guiley, R.E. (2013). The djinn connection. Visionary Living, Inc https://archive.org/details/thedjinnconnectionrosemaryellenguiley/page/n11/mode/2up Demons & Good & Evil: Ribi, A. (1989). Demons of the inner world. Shambhala Publishing, Inc, p15, p25, p57, p189 Jung on the Frail Human Conscience: Jung, C.G. (1964). Man and his symbols. Doubleday, NY, p24 The Shadow & Organizational Ethics: Hull, R.F.C. (1977). Two essays on analytical psychology. C.G. Jung. Bollingen Series, NY, p30, p153 Tamang shamans: Pratt, C. (2007). Encyclopedia of shamanism (Vol 2). Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. Toltec Shamans: Sanchez, V. (2001). The Toltec Path of Recapitulation: healing your past to free your soul. Bear & Co., VT, p3 Dr Gad Saad -- The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xmqn6TT_Y The Will & Sexuality: Arthur Schopenhauer, The World as Will & Representation, Volume I, philosophy of art (stfrancisboutique.com) https://stfrancisboutique.com/nyfc/schopenhauer%2C-philosophy-of-art Joseph Campbell on Schopenhauer: Campbell, J. (1968). The masks of the gods: creative mythology. Penguin Books, p356-357 The Parasite: Ruiz, D.M. (1997). Beyond Fear: a Toltec guide to freedom and joy. Council Oak Books, p200 Disturbing Emotions: Dalai Lama (1995). Awakening the mind, lightening the heart: the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Library of Tibet, NY, p13-14 True & False Bodhisattvas: Hanh, T.N. (2003). Creating true peace: ending violence in yourself, your family, your community, & the world. Free Press, NY, p83 Quantum Physics: The Interplay Between the Unconscious and Conscious - and Why It Matters | Alef Trust https://www.aleftrust.org/the-interplay-between-the-unconscious-and-conscious/ Society Sociopathy: Leyton, E. (1986). Hunting humans: the rise of the modern multiple murderer. Penguin Books

For Episode 80, we bring you a conversation with Carissa Cano, a licensed psychotherapist, intuitive paranormalist, and co-host of the Three Cups & A Dash Of Spirituality Podcast. Join us as we delve into Carissa's experiences as a medium, therapist, ghost hunter, and all around paranerdalist. You can find Three Cups & A Dash Of Spirituality Podcast @ https://open.spotify.com/show/19UK26CwYf1wgWtYsO8nQV?si=64d3cc17a24945d4 Endless gratitude to Mr. Tim Leavy for crafting us the greatest theme song in the paranormal realms. You can find him @ timleavy.com      

Side Trail 76: Gilligan's Island & The 7 Deadly Sins Come with us as we discuss the numerological signifigances of Gilligan's Island and the 7 Deadly Sins. What the hell does that mean? You'll just have to jump in and find out! Side Trail 77: R BEKs MIBs? IDK!!! More lore on the ever-developing mythos of the BEKs, BEAs, and their possible connection to MIBs. Side Trail 78: In The News MOZ and Jeremy discuss some of their favorite recent headlines about the mystery drones, faster-than-light communications, and carnivorous squirrels. References: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14198585/new-jersey-drones-resident-mystery-health-symptoms.html https://mitechnews.com/science/quantum-teleportation-achieved-over-internet/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/squirrels-are-displaying-widespread-carnivorous-behavior-for-the-first-time-in-a-california-park-new-study-finds/ar-AA1werwx?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=1907a4e156254d9e910bb35c1291bf9a&ei=25

Team MLT goes on the hunt for the elusive Shunka Warak’in. Is this carnivorous canine roaming Western North America? Or is it a shadow of something past come to torment our present? Come along as we hunt for the deepest lore about this most elusive of unclassified, hyena-like canids roaming the American wilds in this episode of Monster Lore Tour. Many thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for creating a most righteous theme song for us. Party on, Tim! References: Primary Source: Coleman, L. & Clark, J. (1999). Cryptozoology A-Z: the encyclopedia of loch monsters, sasquatch, chupacabra, and other authentic mysteries of nature. Fireside, NY, p Ancient Dogs & Shunka Warak’in: Eberhart, G.M. (2002). Mysterious creatures: a guide to cryptozoology. ABC- CLIO, Inc, CA, p139, p1-150 Shunka Warak’in: Hyena of the Rocky Mountains: https://www.paranormalcatalog.net/cryptids/shunka-warakin-hyena-of-the-rocky-mountains Montana's Shunka Warakin - Coffee House Writers: https://coffeehousewriters.com/montanas-shunka-warakin/

Two children knock on your door in the middle of the night. They ask to come in and use your phone. Seems an innocent enough situation, but these children are…. wrong somehow. And when they finally look you in the eyes, you realize just how wrong things are about to go. Welcome to a tour of the lore of the ones known as Black Eyed Kids!   Thank you, Tim Leavy, for creating a most righteous theme song for us. You can find more of him @ timleavy.com   References:   Knowles, Z. (2017). True Ghost Stories: Real Black-Eyed Kids. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. (Original work published 2017)   https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/black-eyed-children-urban-legend   https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2013/11/16-peoples-terrifying-encounters-with-the-black-eyed-kids/https://   theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/articles/warning-these-are-the-worlds-13-most-dangerous-spirits

Let’s dive deep into the monster goat mythos. Why is the goat the symbol of the beast? What secrets does it hold? Find out everything you wanted to know about Pan, Baphomet and the Goatman but were afraid to axe, tonight on Monster Lore Tour. References: Earliest representation of a witch & Goat of Mendes ‘tupping’ & Seirim & more!: (Editor) Cavendish, R. (1970). Man, myth, magic: an illustrated encylopedia of the supernatural (Vol 3) BPG Publishing, Italy, p1031, p1033, p1033   Aleister Crowley’s on Capricornus: Crowley, A. (1991). Magick in theory and practice. Castle Books, NJ, p36   Pan definition & the cult of pan & Pan as ‘all’: Rubenstein, M. (2018). Pantheologies: gods, worlds, monsters. Columbia University Press, p62, p2, p103   Church of Kildare goat ritual: Condren, M. (1991). The serpent and the goddess: women, religion, and power in Celtic Ireland. HarperCollins   Scapegoating: Eliade, M. (1954, 1991). Myth of the eternal return. Princeton, NJ, p53   Uz and the Babylonian Goat Cult & Baphomet: Emerson, J.-editor (2024). Babylon & Sumer: myths and tales. Flame Tree Publishing, UK, p299, p285, p321   Capricornus & Aigikampoi & Maighdean Uaine & Bochanach: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p226, p81, p672, p188   Osiris & the Goat of Mendes connection: Neumann, E. (1974). The origins and history of consciousness (3rd Ed.). Bolling Series-Princton University Press, p237, p223   Tianak & Segben: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL   Aymara: Roth, J.E (1997). American Elves: an encyclopedia of little people from the lore of 380 Ethnic groups of the western hemisphere. McFarland & Co, NC & London   The place to harbor goats: Guiley, R.E., Imbrogno, P.J. ( 2011). Vengeful djinn: unveiling the hidden agendas of genies. Llewellyn, Minnesota. https://archive.org/details/the-vengeful-djinn.-unveiling-the-hidden-agenda-of-genies-by-guiley-rosemary-ellen/page/n165/mode/1up   Zeigevolk: Grimm episode: Lonelyhearts - Season 1: EP 4   (2011)   Pan Origins: Eberhart, G.M. (2002). Mysterious creatures: a guide to cryptozoology. ABC- CLIO, Inc, CA, p593   Pan identities & Predispositions: the Pan you meet & Socrates on Pan Robichaud, P. (2021). Pan: the great god’s modern return. Reaktion Books. London, p8, p10, p21   Baphomet etymology & the Church of Satan: Guiley, R.E. (2013). The djinn connection. Visionary Living, Inc (the 2019 Internet Archive publication). https://archive.org/details/thedjinnconnectionrosemaryellenguiley/page/n11/mode/2up   Goat Initiations & more: Cavendish, R. (1967). The black arts. Putnam, p307-308, p311, p312-313   Baphomet & the Church of Satan: Guiley, R.E. (2013). The djinn connection. Visionary Living, Inc (the 2019 Internet Archive publication), p8   Goatman Highlight Story 1: The legend of the Goatman of Prince George’s County (Hyattsvillewire.com). https://www.hyattsvillewire.com/2021/0godfrey2/23/goatman-prince-georges-county/   Goatman Highlight Story 2: Famed Goatman forever held in a dusty room – Washington Post (2000)   New Mexico Goatman sighting: Godfrey, L.S. (2019). I know what I saw. Tarcher Perigee p131

In Episode 75 MOZ deep dives Paul Bishop's work and reviews why the third must become the fourth, and how this relates to owls, UFOs, and the two halves of life. Alex Bone discusses his own numerological research, which spans decades, and shares his own important insights. Endless thanks to Mr. Time Leavy @ timleavy.comfor the bestest theme song ever! References: Primary Source: Bishop, P. (2023). Reading Plato through Jung: Why must the Third become the Fourth? Springer International Transcendent Function: Hull, R.F.C. (1977 second edition). Two essays on analytical psychology: C.G. Jung. Bollingen Series, NY, p80’’ Overview of Mike Clelland’s work: Clelland, M. (2020). The messengers: owls, synchronicity and the UFO abductee. Beneath the Stars Press Pythagoras's Tetrakytes: Lachman, G. (2015). The secret teachers of the western world. Tarcher-Penguin, NY, p66-67 Tao Te Ching: Dyer, W. (2007). Change your thoughts change your life: living wisdom of the Tao. Hay House, p204 Quaternary Equation & Gerhard Dorn: Lachman, G. (2015). The secret teachers of the western world. Tarcher-Penguin, NY, p56 Odysseus’s Inward Journey: Rohr, R. (2007). Falling upward: a spirituality for the two halves of life. Jossey-Bass Numerological Monster Theory & Alex Bone

Side Trail 71  Join us for the true tale of Captain Santa and the Christmas Tree Ship, and explore the mysteriously tragic end that ruined Christmas for all the little girls and boys. Also, the coming Monkey Apocalypse, so that’ll be fun! Side Trail 72 MOZ and Jeremy discuss best defenses against the Djinn. Side Trail 73 Team MLT dives a little deeper into poltergeist lore with a discussion on communicative poltergeists and poltergeist area effects.   References: Captain Santa and the Christmas Tree Ship: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/captain-santa-christmas-tree-boat-rouse-simmons-lake-michigan-shipwrecks World’s Biggest Christmas Tree: https://www.italybyevents.com/en/events/umbria/world-largest-christmas-tree-gubbio/ Monkey Apocalypse???: https://petrescuereport.com/2024/heartbreaking-to-know-that-43-monkeys-that-escaped-research-facility-will-be-used-for-experiments/ Poltergeist Area Effect: Hall, William J. The World's Most Haunted House: The True Story of the Bridgeport Poltergeist on Lindley Street. New Page Books, 2015. ISBN 9781601634313. Poltergeist Intelligence: https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/poltergeists-overview

In December 1974, the Goodin family of Bridgeport, CT experienced what came to be the most witnessed and documented poltergeist event in the recorded history of poltergeist events, leading their house on Lindley Street to be known as the Most Haunted House in the World!!! Join Team MLT as we dive deep into this triply investigated paranormal mystery to see if there are any answers hiding down there in the darkness. Trust us, we’re professionals. Many blessings upon Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms! Godspeed, good sir!!! References: Hall, William J. The World's Most Haunted House: The True Story of the Bridgeport Poltergeist on Lindley Street. New Page Books, 2015. ISBN 9781601634313. https://www.damnedct.com/the-glawackus-glastonbury/

This week MOZ and Jeremy explore the dark world of the Djinn, "the hidden ones" of ancient Arabic folklore… and of today. Many thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for the amazing theme song! References: Guiley, R.E. (2013). The djinn connection. Visionary Living, Inc (the 2019 Internet Archive publication). - https://archive.org/details/thedjinnconnectionrosemaryellenguiley/page/n11/mode/2up Guiley, R.E., Imbrogno, P.J. ( 2011). Vengeful djinn: unveiling the hidden agendas of genies. Llewellyn, Minnesota. - https://archive.org/details/the-vengeful-djinn.-unveiling-the-hidden-agenda-of-genies-by-guiley-rosemary-ellen/page/n165/mode/1up Rosemary Ellen Guiley’s website: www.visionaryliving.com Jinn Function: Savage-Smith, E. (June 2012). Islam, Arabs, and the intelligent world of jinn. Magic Ritual and Witchcraft, 7(1): p124-127 The Four Diamond Kings: Werner E.T.C (1994). Myths and legends of China. Dover, NY. Djinn overview: Cotterell, A., Storm, R. (2003). Ultimate encyclopedia of mythology. Hermes House, London, p274-275 Babylonian spooks & Arazil: Anthology (2024). Babylon & Sumer: myths and tales. Flame Tree Publishing, UK, p299, p285 Shaytan: https//occult-world.com/shaytan/ Djinn possession: Redfern, N. (2017). Shapeshifters: morphing monsters and changing cryptids. Llewellyn Publications, p17 Babylonian spirit world: Anthology (2024). Babylon & Sumer: myths and tales. Flame Tree Publishing, UK, p299 Arazil: Cotterell, A., Storm, R. (2003). Ultimate encyclopedia of mythology. Hermes House, London, p274-275 Mysterious universality: Hancock, G. (2007). Supernatural: meetings with the ancient teachers of mankind. The Disinformation Company Plasma beings: Redfern, N. (2017). Shapeshifters: morphing monsters and changing cryptids. Llewellyn Publications, p139 The Kalamat: The Many Names of Philippine Shamans & Healers • THE ASWANG PROJECThttps://www.aswangproject.com/philippine-shamans/ Tale of the three wishes: Campbell (1949). Folktales from Iraq. University of Pennsylvania Press, p236 Universality of paranormal themes: Hancock, G. (2007). Supernatural: meetings with the ancient teachers of mankind. The Disinformation Company Depth psychology take: C.J. Jung (1957). The undiscovered self. Little Brown & Co, p101

In this annual MLT Ruins Christmas Special, Jeremy takes us on a historical tour of the worst disasters to ever ruin the Christmas Holiday, with a specific focus on the elements of Fire and Water. From Halifax to Indonesia, from the Netherlands to Australia, there is no hiding from Mother Nature when she comes to ruin Christmas. Thank you forever to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for crafting us a most impressive theme song for this paranerdalist podcast! References: AARP Injuries List: https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2022/surprising-holiday-health-and-safety-hazards.html Christmas Tree Fire Stats: (https://www.nfpa.org/about-nfpa/press-room/news-releases/2023/holiday-season-contributes-to-december-as-the-leading--month-for-us-home-fires) Library of Congress Fire: https://www.grunge.com/380961/the-true-story-of-the-fire-that-destroyed-the-library-of-congress/ Rebuilding the Library of Congress: https://gratefulamericanfoundation.org/what-sparked-the-1851-fire-that-devastated-the-collection-at-the-us-library-of-congress/ Italian Hall Disaster: https://www.mlive.com/news/2017/12/1913_italian_hall_disaster_was.html Daeyeonggak Hotel Fire: https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230302000240 Mont Blanc Explosion: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/halifax-explosion Great Flood of the Netherlands 1717: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/the-deadly-christmas-flood-of-1717-5xp6w9q6g https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Flood_of_1717 Cyclone Tracy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Flood_of_1717 https://www.sea.museum/en/article/50-years-on-remembering-cyclone-tracy https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-25/cyclone-tracy-survivors-45-years-on-remember-darwins-destruction/11817168 Boxing Day Tsunami: https://www.nae.edu/19579/19582/21020/7404/7653/Effectsofthe2004Sumatra-AndamanEarthquakeandIndianOceanTsunamiinAcehProvince Death by Nature Stats: ourworldindata.org

In Episode 70 team MLT plays a bit of catch-up. Jeremy finally covers the recent UAP hearing in the House of Representatives, as MOZ transitions from Owls to the Djinn and introduces a whole new approach to book reading. It’s even weirder than it sounds! Endless thanks as always to Mr. Tim Leavy of timleavy.com for the most amazing theme song composition.

This is a compilation of Side Trails 66, 67 & 68. Side Trail 66: Join us as MOZ finally leads us through the wrap-up of the epic saga that has been Owl Week. Side Trail 67: In this Side Trail, we look at the history of the world-famous Sedona, AZ landscape, then share the Sedona Vortex stories we have collected in our time in Northern Arizona. Side Trail 68: Have you ever wondered how Snuffleupagus from Sesame Street fit into the realm of mystical monsters? Well, you're about to find out!!!

Tonight, MOZ dives deep into all things frog monster as well as all related frog mythos and lore. Team MLT then discusses the implications of one researcher’s argument. Did the toad rival the jaguar in importance to the ancient Olmecs? Find out on Monster Lore Tour! Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for bequeathing upon us the greatest theme song in all the realms! References: Beelzebufo – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beelzebufo   Nyasland witches: Myths and Legends of the Bantu: Chapter XII: The Amazimu (sacred-texts.com) https://www.sacred-texts.com/afr/mlb/mlb14.htm   Frogs as extremophiles: Franklin: Account of Living Toads Found Enclosed in Limestone … (archives.gov) https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-37-02-0065   Frog monster and the hero variations: Eliot, A. (1976). The universal myths: heroes, gods, tricksters and others. Meridian, p 263-264, p271…272   Gluskabe and the frog: Welker, Glenn. “The Water Famine.” The Water Famine. Indigenous People’s Literature, 18 Feb.1996. Web. 01 Nov. 2013. <http://www.indigenouspeople.net/waterfam.htm>.    Âgän-uni'tsï's search for the Uktena: https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/cher/motc/motc051.htm   The Wabanaki: https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Aglebemu   Frog Woman: Tlingit Myths and Texts: Myths Recorded in English at Sitka: 22. The Woman Taken Away by the Frog People (sacred-texts.com) https://sacred-texts.com/nam/nw/tmt/tmt026.htm   Maski Kewsu: Roth, J.E (1997). American Elves: an encyclopedia of little people from the lore of 380 Ethnic groups of the western hemisphere. McFarland & Co, NC & London   Yara ma yah who: Frigiola, H. (2019). Monsters and mythical creatures: from around the world. Schiffer Publishing, PA, p214   Strong Toad: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p948-49    Chang Chi-ya’s: Spirits, ghosts, deities and monsters - Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2018/08/30/2003699445   Giant frogs of China: Gerhard, K. (2016). A menagerie of mysterious beasts: encounters with cryptid creatures. Llewellyn Publications, p162   Giant frogs of China: Cryptid Profile: Chinese Giant Toads — THE PINE BARRENS INSTITUTE https://pinebarrensinstitute.com/cryptids/2018/8/18/quick-cryptid-snippet-chinese-giant-toads   Frog monster in England: Asma, S.T. (2009). On monsters: an unnatural history of our worst fears. Oxford University Press   The Bagiennik: Frigiola, H. (2019). Monsters and mythical creatures: from around the world. Schiffer Publishing., PA, p47, 94   The Dutch De Bullebak: De Bullebak - A Dutch Folktale by PaperTales on DeviantArt https://www.deviantart.com/papertales/art/De-Bullebak-A-Dutch-Folktale-178992854   Flodderduivel: https://www.expatrepublic.com/netherlands-netherworld-6-supernatural-stories-from-the-low-countries/   The Coleman Frog of Killarney: Coleman Frog – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleman_Frog   Frogs of Silver Lake: Monsters of New England - The Boston Globe https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2013/10/25/monsters-new-england/2vkXK8GhxUIDLAWfLblqaO/story.html   Loveland frog account 1: Un-loch the Mysteries of Ohio's Cryptids | Ohio. Find It Here. https://ohio.org/travel-inspiration/articles/folklore-cryptid-cryptozoology-legends-myth   Loveland frog account 2: Cryptid Profile: Loveland Frog-Men — THE PINE BARRENS INSTITUTE https://pinebarrensinstitute.com/cryptids/2018/8/18/cryptid-profile-loveland-frog-men   Loveland frog account 3: http://weirdus.com/states/ohio/bizarre_beasts Weird Ohio (weirdus.com)/loveland_   Loveland frog account 4: The Loveland FrogMan — Bizarre Legends https://www.bizarrelegends.com/legends/the-loveland-frogman   Officer reveals true story of Loveland Frogman (wcpo.com) https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/loveland-community/officer-who-shot-loveland-frogman-in-1972-says-story-is-a-hoax   More recent sighting of the Loveland Frog: 'Loveland Frogman' Spotted Again? | Snopes.com https://www.snopes.com/news/2016/08/05/loveland-frogman-spotted-again   The Vodyanov: Kachuba, J.B. (2019). Shapeshifters: a history. Reaktion Books, Ltd, p63   The Bolotnik: Vodyanoy: Nasty, Frog-like Monsters of Slavic Wetlands – LoreThrill https://lorethrill.com/vodyanoy-frog-monsters/   Vodniks super powers: 7 Obscure Facts about Vodniks, Slavic Water Spirits (atlasmythica.com) https://atlasmythica.com/vodnik-vodyanoy-slavic-mythology/   Frog People account: Phantoms and Monsters - Real Cryptid Encounter Reports - Fortean Researcher Lon Strickler https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2021/04/frog-people-encountered-in-meadowland.html   Frogman phantom: Phantoms and Monsters - Real Cryptid Encounter Reports - Fortean Researcher Lon Strickler https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2021/04/frog-people-encountered-in-meadowland.html   Giant frog encounter: Phantoms and Monsters - Real Cryptid Encounter Reports - Fortean Researcher Lon Strickler https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2021/04/frog-people-encountered-in-meadowland.html   The toad and the Olmecs: Fordan, M. (January 2020). The significance of the toad, Rhinella Marina , in Olmec art. San Francisco University, p 40-41, shaman statue p32   The Shawnahooc: The Loveland Frog: Ohio’s Creepy Amphibian Cryptid (the-line-up.com) https://the-line-up.com/loveland-frog   Old newspaper accounts of giant frog sightings available upon request

In this episode, Jeremy takes us on an exploration of the lore behind the world-famous Sedona Vortex sites, and then focuses on on one of the most epic paranormal flaps to hit the area. In the 1990s, just outside Sedona, AZ on a little place called Bradshaw Ranch, there occurred a series of events that have the most hardcore paranormal investigators scratching their head to this day. There were, UFOs, Bigfoots, Energy Beings, and Orbs. Were there interdimensional portals at work in the area? Was the government running a secret base to observe them? Are they still in operation today? Come on along with the Monster Lore Tour as we search for answers in this most mysterious of mystical landscapes. Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for supplying us with the greatest theme song in all the realms! References: - Dongo, T. & Bradshaw, L. (2020) The Opening Portals of Sedona: Merging Dimensions – The Incredible Saga of the Bradshaw Ranch (2nd ed). Light Technology Publishing. - Sedona.net

MOZ & Jeremy embark on one of their deepest dives yet into the work of the “owl man,” Michael Clelland and review his book: The Messengers: owls, synchronicity and the UFO abductee. Tonight, we discuss Clelland’s work and how it ties into Jungian themes and, specifically, the work of Marie Louise Von Franz. Did MOZ solve a another piece of this owl and UFO puzzle? Find out tonight on Monster Lore Tour. References: Primary Source 1: Clelland, M. (2020). The messengers: owls, synchronicity and the UFO abductee. Beneath the Stars Press Hidden Experience Podcast – Mike Clelland https://mikeclelland.com/podcast Primary Source 2: Von Franz, M.L. (1974). Number and Time. Northwestern University Press Comparison Alien & Owl Eyes: Hancock, G. (2007). Supernatural: meetings with the ancient teachers of mankind. The Disinformation Company Synchronicities: Pinchbeck, D. (2007). 2012: The return of Quetzalcoatl. Penguin Group, Inc, p45 Giant Owl at Loch Ness: Redfern, N. (2017). Shapeshifters: morphing monsters and changing cryptids. Llewellyn Publications, p17 Jung the Mystic: Lachman, G. (2010). Jung the mystic: the esoteric dimensions of Carl Jung’s life and teachings. Penguin, p4 Tetragrammaton Formula: Crowley, A. (1991). Magick in theory and practice. Castle Books, NJ, p3-4 Ultimate Unity: Wilber, K. (1980). The Atman project: a transpersonal view of human development (New Edition), p67 Supernatural and Mundane: Wilber, K. (1980). The Atman project: a transpersonal view of human development (New Edition). The Transpersonal Bands: Wilber, K. (1977). Spectrum of consciousness. Theosophical Publishing House, Ill, p266

A compilation of Side Trails 61, 62 & 64 SIDE TRAIL 61 In this Side Trail, Jeremy and MOZ discuss the origins and nature of the Octopus and Tardigrade. References: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/octopus-dna-origins/ Wickramasinghe, C. & K. & Tokoro, G. (2019). Our Cosmic Ancestry In The Stars: The Panspermia Revolution And The Origins Of Humanity. Bear & Company. (pg 23). https://earthsky.org/space/water-bears-tardigrades-into-space-iss-experiment/ https://www.science.org/content/article/hardy-water-bears-survive-bullet-impacts-point SIDE TRAIL 62 Join us as we look into the science of how extremophiles could help us save the world.... from ourselves. References: - Bioremediation: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=bioremediation+wiki&t=newext&atb=v440-1&ia=web - Treatment Of Toxic Pollutants: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7660605/ - Microbes Eating Plastic: https://bowseat.org/news/from-plastic-eating-bacteria-to-oil-eating-fungi-evolutions-tiny-environmental-heroes/ - Bacteria Eating Radioactive Waste: https://phys.org/news/2015-05-extremophile-bacteria-key-nuclear-problems.html - Fungus Cleaning Oil Spills: https://phys.org/news/2017-10-natural-strain-fungus-oil-life.html SIDE TRAIL 64 For our Election Day episode, the Side Trail is all about the ghosts of the White House. From Abraham Lincoln to Jenna Bush, hear the history of the hauntings of the most storied structure in the USA. References: Lincoln's Ghost: https://www.ranker.com/list/presidential-ghost-stories/amandased https://www.seattletimes.com/life/is-the-white-house Andrew Jackson's Ghost: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/ghost-stories-part-of-the-white-housee28099s-legacy William Wallace Lincoln's death: https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/white-house/10-people-have-died-inside-the-white-house-including-2-presidents-3-first-ladies-and-1-child/slidelist/62907229.cms The Thing: https://www.ranker.com/list/presidential-ghost-stories/amandased https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-forgotten-ghosts-that-haunted-the-white-house Dolly Madison: https://www.ranker.com/list/presidential-ghost-stories/amandased Abigail Adams: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/ghost-stories-part-of-the-white-housee28099s-legacy Anne Surratt: https://www.ranker.com/list/presidential-ghost-stories/amandased British Fire Starter: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/ghost-stories-part-of-the-white-housee28099s-legacy Final Smorgasbord: https://www.ranker.com/list/presidential-ghost-stories/amandased

Tonight, MOZ & Jeremy relay their own owl experiences on the lead up to next week’s owl week finale. They compare this unique MLT US-File directly to the work of the “owl man” himself, Michael Clelland. Your hosts face off with both an extraordinary number of odd owl encounters, as well as a menacing visit from the owl people. This gets weird, so the weird turn pro. Help us make sense of all of this! Please! References: Clelland, M. (2020). The messengers: owls, synchronicity and the UFO abductee. Beneath the Stars Press Hidden Experience Podcast – Mike Clelland https://mikeclelland.com/podcast The Boylya Man: Owl Beliefs in Nyungar Culture (anthropologyfromtheshed.com) https://www.anthropologyfromtheshed.com/owl-beliefs-in-nyungar-culture The Black Forest of Pennsylvania: Lyman, R. (2014). Amazing indeed: strange events in the Black Forest (Vol.2), 1895-1972. New Saucerian Books, pg2  Black Panthers in PA: Godfrey, L.S. (2019). I know what I saw. Tarcher Perigee, NY, p255 Strange noise in the Pennsylvania woods: https://dashingagent.com/home Initiations into adulthood: Jung, C.G. (1964). Man & his symbols. Doubleday, p153-154  Owls in the car window: Garcez, A. (2017). American Indian: Ghost Stories of the West. Garcez, p44  The Link that got Jeremy abducted: https//:youtu.be/YUICLi5i3GM?si=AZ9RBPUy4Iz6Juom

Join us for this Halloween special as we interview Sharon, a practicing witch of over 40 years. Hear about her Black Hat Society, her history as a ghost hunter, her relationship with the ghosts in her shop, and a whole bunch of witchy weirdnesses for your Halloween pleasure. Many thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for crafting us the greatest theme song in all the realms of weirdness. References: https://nazblackhatsociety.com/ https://victorianmoon.com/

In this episode we complete our journey through the lore of Panspermia and get down into the darkest depths of the theories of what it all may mean for humanity and life in the universe as a whole. Find out just how human you actually are, what forces have been at work to make you that way, and what may change it all more quickly than you may believe. Are you ready to jump onboard with the Monster Lore Tour? Thank you as always to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for fashioning us the greatest theme song in the paranormal realms!   References: - Shoemaker-Levy 9: https://www.astronomy.com/science/comet-shoemaker-levy-9-the-backstory-and-its-impact/ - Interstellar Panspermia: https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/348/1/52/1415928?login=false - Extremophiles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extremophile - Anhydrobiosis: Childs, Craig. (2001) The Secret Knowledge of Water. Back Bay Books. (pgs60-62). - Mushroom Spores In Space: https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/37268/can-mushroom-spores-survive-the-vacuum-and-radiation-of-space - Space Fungus: https://www.permaculturenews.org/2017/03/27/aggressive-fungus-found-growing-outer-space/ - Bacteria In Space: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/scientists-discover-exposed-bacteria-can-survive-space-years-180975660/ - Viruses Are Everywhere: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/science/virosphere-evolution.html - Viruses From Space and Related Matters by Fred Hoyle Chandra Wickramasinghe and John Watkins. (pg 94): https://www.hoyle.org.uk/resources/virusesfromspaceCompressed.pdf - Crick & Orgel Directed Panspermia: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2515-5172/ac0f5a - Moon Ark Seed Bank: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scientists-335-million-seed-sperm-egg-samples-moon-noahs-ark/ - Endogenous Retroviruses: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endogenous_retrovirus - Horizontal Gene Transfer: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220105/Horizontal-gene-transfer-between-viruses-and-hosts-plays-a-major-role-in-driving-evolution.aspx - N.C. Wickramasinghe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandra_Wickramasinghe - Borna Virus Genes and Zika Epidemic: Wickramasinghe, C. & K. & Tokoro, G. (2019). Our Cosmic Ancestry In The Stars: The Panspermia Revolution And The Origins Of Humanity. Bear & Company. (pg47). - Comets Bring Viruses: Ibid. (pg15). - 1918 Influenze Epidemic: Ibid. (pg15-16). - Cambrian Explosion: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0079610718300798 - Earth Life Came From Space: Wickramasinghe, C. & K. & Tokoro, G. (2019). Our Cosmic Ancestry In The Stars: The Panspermia Revolution And The Origins Of Humanity. Bear & Company. (pg21-23). - Viruses In Our Brains: Ibid. (pg46). - FOXP2 Gene: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096098221831546X - Origins of FOXP2: Wickramasinghe, C. & K. & Tokoro, G. (2019). Our Cosmic Ancestry In The Stars: The Panspermia Revolution And The Origins Of Humanity. Bear & Company. (pg53). - Origins of Earth Life: Ibid. (pgs. 7, 26-27). - Oumuamua: Episode 15 of Monster Lore Tour

In this episode, Jeremy and MOZ begin their first foray in to the monstrous microcosm with a super-deep deep-dive into the lore and science of Panspermia. How did life on Earth begin? What cosmic forces affect our evolution? Jump onboard with the Monster Lore Tour as we delve into the cosmic darkness to seek out the origins of what makes us what we are. Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for composing us the greatest theme somg in all the paranormal realms!   References: -Neo-Cortex: https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-the-Neocortex.aspx -Concept of Panspermia: Wickramasinghe, C. & K. & Tokoro, G. (2019). Our Cosmic Ancestry In The Stars: The Panspermia Revolution And The Origins Of Humanity. Bear & Company. -Panspermia Hypothesis: https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2019asbi.book..419K/abstract -In The Days Of The Comet: Wells, H.G. (1906). In The Days Of The Comet. Pg 144-146. -Unrecognized Virus: https://andreabozic.com/spectra-salon-language-virus-outer-space-0 -Unrecognized Virus continued: https://ac-journal.org/journal/vol6/iss3/responses/attias/virus.html -Pseudo-Panspermia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudo-panspermia -First Phase of Lithopanspermia: https://home.ifa.hawaii.edu/users/meech/a281/handouts/panspermia.pdf -Evolutionary Process in Lithopanspermia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33839964/#:~:text=Lithopanspermia%20is%20a%20theory%20proposing,for%20life%20in%20each%20stage. -Martian Meteorites: https://www.sciencealert.com/almost-200-fragments-of-mars-made-it-all-the-way-to-earth-but-how -Third Phase Lithopanspermia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16379527/ -Cold Meteorites: https://www.gi.alaska.edu/alaska-science-forum/cold-meteorites -Life in Mars Rocks: https://www.space.com/33690-allen-hills-mars-meteorite-alien-life-20-years.html -Life On Mars: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/ast.2013.1028 -Lithopanspermia within the Solar System: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/ast.2013.1028 -Spacecraft Mediated Panspermia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33839964/

An epic four-part, true crime Side Trail Saga.... Side Trail 56: Death In The Desert To begin this four-part Side Trail true crime series, we look deep into the arid abyss of the Great American Desert, and what it takes to survive in it’s most remote arid wastelands. Join us for this lore tour of some of the most monstrous parts of the American Southwest. Make sure to hydrate! Side Trail 57: Welcome To The West In Act 2 of this Owl Week, True Crime, Side Trail saga, we meet the main players in this tale of terror and dread. Raffi and David are recent college grads looking to discover America the old-fashioned way, on the road to California. But their road won’t end where they think. Join us for this Side Trail as Raffi and David prepare for their own adventure. Side Trail 58: Into The Western Wilds In this installment of this four-part, real-life, Shakespearean tragedy, we follow David and Raffi on their adventure west. They will see America as most never will, and when they are introduced to the harsh realities of Rattlesnake Canyon in the Chihuahuan Desert, things will get all too real. Side Trail 59: Down In The Desert, Down In The Desert.... This Side Trail concludes our four-part, true-crimey, Side Trail saga. Come with us as we finish the tragic tale of Raffi and David as they deal with the torment of being lost in Rattlesnake Canyon.   Thank you as always to Mr. Tim Leavy @ timleavy.com for the most amazing theme song ever written!   References: ST56: The Great American Desert: https://www.americansouthwest.net/deserts.html The Chihuahuan Desert: https://www.nps.gov/im/chdn/ecoregion.htm Cabeza Prieta: Childs, Craig. (2001) The Secret Knowledge of Water. Back Bay Books. (pg13). Kino the Jesuit: Childs…. (pg22-24). Tenacity: Childs…. (pg37-38). Journey of the Dead: Kersten, Jason. (2004) Journal of the Dead. Perennial. (pg3). El Jornada Del Muerto: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jornada_del_Muerto Lost Hikers: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/06/22/missing-father-and-son-found-dead-carlsbad-caverns-national-park/418402001/ Human Remains Found: https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/remains-found-in-carlsbad-caverns-national-park/ ST 57: Kodikian, R. (1998, July 19). The Lure of the Road. The Boston Globe. https://bostonglobe.newspapers.com/search/results/?date=1998-07-19&keyword=Kodikian&sort=paper-date-asc Kodikian, R. (1998, July 26). The Call of the West. The Boston Globe. https://bostonglobe.newspapers.com/search/results/?date=1998-07-26&keyword=Kodikian&sort=paper-date-asc Journey of the Dead: Kersten, Jason. (2004) Journal of the Dead. Perennial. (pg31-33). ST 58: Raffi’s Boston Globe Travel Saga finished on July 26th, 1998: https://bostonglobe.newspapers.com/image/441351825/?match=1&terms=Kodikian Journey of the Dead: Kersten, Jason. (2004) Journal of the Dead. Perennial. (pg45-46, 55, 58). ST 59: Childs, Craig. (2001) The Secret Knowledge of Water. Back Bay Books. Journey of the Dead: Kersten, Jason. (2004) Journal of the Dead. Perennial.

MOZ and Jeremy discuss the infamous Mothman, in a style only MLT can muster. Join us if you dare! Thank you as always to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for the greatest theme song ever! References: West Virgina avoided by natives: Keel, J.A. (1975). The mothman prophecies. Tor, New York, p53 Mothman Museum: Mothmanmuseum.com, www.mothmanmuseum.com/mothman-museum.html. Info on where to complain about the mothman statue: Your Congressman Thomas Ury sighting: Keel, J.A. (1975). The mothman prophecies. Tor, New York, p69 Connie Carpenter’s encounter: Keel, J.A. (1975). The mothman prophecies. Tor, New York, p16-17 Cornwall owl man: Owlman – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owlman Owlman in Germany: https://1428elm.com/2017/12/28/point-pleasant-silver-bridge-collapse-and-the-mothman-50-years-later/ Chernobyl-mothman: https://anomalien.com/blackbird-of-chernobyl-mothman-like-creature-sightings-before-disaster/ Sandra Nichols account: Steiger, B. (2010). Real monsters, gruesome critters, and beasts from the darkside. Visible Ink Press, p257 The I35 Minnesota bridge collapse of 2007: Mothman and the Minnesota Bridge Collapse — The Singular Fortean Society: https://www.singularfortean.com/singularjournal/2017/6/29/mothman-and-the-minnesota-bridge-collapse Fukushima Mothman sighting: https://afterburner1.com/2022/02/09/the-mothman-of-fukashima/ Review of Fortean sightings of Mothman: https://www.singularfortean.com/news/2017/6/10/a-timeline-of-the-chicago-flying-humanoid-sightings-so-far Strange sounds of babies crying: Keel, J.A. (1975). The mothman prophecies. Tor, New York, p P124, 226 Mission County night bird: Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster | Monstrum - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUpeDwiD64M Mothman as folklore in the making: Keel, J.A. (1975). The mothman prophecies. Tor, New York, p271 Mystical medical symptoms: Keel, J.A. (1975). The mothman prophecies. Tor, New York, p43 Ultraterrestrial theory: Keel, J.A. (1975). The mothman prophecies. Tor, New York, p43-44 The Keel effect: Keel, J.A. (1975). The mothman prophecies. Tor, New York, 43p p220  Mothman rebranding Bighoot and Booger owl sightings: Hall, M.A. (2004). Thunderbirds: America's living legends of giant birds. Paraview Press, p92 Strange anomalies in Point Pleasant: Keel, J.A. (1975). The mothman prophecies. Tor, New York, p129 The curse of chief Cornstalk part 1: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/cornstalk The curse of chief Cornstalk part 2: https://1428elm.com/2017/12/28/point-pleasant-silver-bridge-collapse-and-the-mothman-50-years-later/ Loren Coleman’s Mothman Death Count: Cryptomundo.com Rosemary Ellen Guiley’s take on Mothman & MIBs: Guiley, R.E. (2013). The djinn connection. Visionary Living, Inc (p115-118 of the 2019 Internet Archive publication),. Mothman sighting in California: Keel, J.A. (1975). The mothman prophecies. Tor, New York, P29-30 Skullymuggling and Keel hauling: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mothman_Prophecies Skullymuggle theory 2 - it’s just a sandhill crane:https://u.osu.edu/vanzandt/2019/02/11/mothman-a-west-virginia-folklore/

This week, MOZ and Jeremy explore the legend of a dangerous shapeshifting creature known as Lechuza. This fiend is part owl, part woman and all terrifying. This expedition takes them into the heart of the most desolate regions of the southwestern deserts where owl-lore and owl-sorcery rule the night. Join them if you dare! References: Lechuza hunt in packs: https://paranormalauthority.com › the-lechuza  Lechuza origins: The Lechuza – Mexico Unexplained https://mexicounexplained.com/the-lechuza/   Owl etymology: owl_names_IJAL.pdf (washington.edu)   Whistling: https://paranormalauthority.com › the-lechuza   Call of the bokoboko: Dark Shamans Kanaima and the Poetics of Violent Death - Neil L. Whitehead |Hikikomori Feral – Academia.edu https://www.academia.edu/49284713/Dark_Shamans_Kanaima_and_the_Poetics_of_Violent_Death_Neil_L_Whitehead\   Striglais: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p947   Metamorphoses owl transformation: Steiger, B. (1999). The werewolf book: the encyclopedia of shapeshifting beings. Farmington, Michigan: Visible Ink Press, p 11- 12   Strzyga: The Strzyga/Striga in Polish Mythology - Slavic Saturday - Brendan Noble (brendan-noble.com) https://brendan-noble.com/the-strzyga-striga-in-polish-mythology/   Ragana: A List of 5 Deities That are Associated with Owls [With Stories] (magickalspot.com) https://magickalspot.com/deities-associated-with-owls/   Alakshmi: A List of 5 Deities That are Associated with Owls (magickalspot.com) https://magickalspot.com/deities-associated-with-owls/   Aswang na Lipad: Ghouls in Philippine Folklore • THE ASWANG PROJECT https://www.aswangproject.com/philippine-ghouls/   Owls of Vancouver Island: Giant Owls in Canada? (mysteriesofcanada.com) https://mysteriesofcanada.com/saskatchewan/giant-owls-in-canada/   Chocktaw: https://choctawnationculture.com/media/40242/2015.10_the_legends_surrounding_owls.pdf   Hopi owl lore: Told by Sik'áhpiki (Shupaúlavi). The Traditions of the Hopi: 53. The Child Who Turned Into An Owl (sacred-texts.com) P174-175 https://sacred-texts.com/nam/hopi/toth/toth056.htm   Hmuga: Pratt, C. (2007). Encyclopedia of shamanism (Vol 1). Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., p206-207 (of the Internet Archive version)   Guy-an-way: Giant Owls in Canada? (mysteriesofcanada.com) https://mysteriesofcanada.com/saskatchewan/giant-owls-in-canada/   Stikini of Oklahoma: Stikini, the owl witches of Seminole folklore – RANDOM Times • (random-times.com) https://random-times.com/2022/09/20/stikini-the-owl-witches-of-seminole-folklore/   Howler scream: Giant Owls in Canada? (mysteriesofcanada.com) https://mysteriesofcanada.com/saskatchewan/giant-owls-in-canada/   Tlingit owl mythos: Tlingit Myths and Texts: Texts: 98. The K<U>î</U>ksA'd<U>î</U> Woman Who Was Turned Into An Owl (sacred-texts.com) https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/nw/tmt/tmt123.htm   Kwel-Kwel: The Owl (sacred-texts.com): https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/nw/ttb/ttb27.htm   Tah-tah-kle’-ah: 10 Eerie Native American Monsters - Listverse https://listverse.com/2014/04/20/10-eerie-native-american-monsters/   The owl wives: Myths and Tales of the Southeastern Indians: Alabama Stories: 27. The Owl Wives (sacred-texts.com) https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/se/mtsi/mtsi163.htm   Lechuza encounter: Lechuza: Mexico’s Witch Owl — Paranormal Catalog https://www.paranormalcatalog.net/cryptids/lechuza-mexicos-witch-owl   Some Lechuza headlines: The Chilling Story of La Lechuza & Its Sinister History | LoveToKnow https://paranormal.lovetoknow.com/cryptid-types-history/lechuza-history-stories   Owl woman encounter: Clelland, M. (2020). The messengers: owls, synchronicity and the UFO abductee. Beneath the Stars Press, p136   Best defense: https://paranormalauthority.com › the-lechuza   Stikini: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p945   Best defense 2: Mooney, J. (1932). The Swimmer manuscript: Cherokee Sacred Formulas and Medicinal Prescriptions. Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology, p29   Lechuza demonized by the church: https://exemplore.com/news/harpy-myth-owl   Owl witchcraft: Hatt, G. (1919). Notes on Reindeer Nomadism. Memoirs of the American Anthropological Association, VOL. VI, No. 2, p166 https://archive.org/stream/memoirs_06ameruoft/memoirs_06ameruoft_djvu.txt   Owls and Peyote as inherently evil: Harner, M. (1973). Hallucinogens and Shamanism. Oxford University Press, p61   Owl as shaman guardian: - https://dmt.vision/gallery/ - what is hidden or in the shadows. Owl is a messenger of omens who will call out to let all share in its vision.   Shamanic owl initiation: From a Shaman's Notebook - Primitive and Archaic Poetry: Arranged by Jerome Rothenberg https://archive.org/stream/lp_from-a-shamans-notebook-primitive-and-arch_no-artist/lp_from-a-shamans-notebook-primitive-and-arch_no-artist_djvu.txt   Texano owl tale: https://paranormalauthority.com › the-lechuza   Anishinaabe owl lore: Geniusz, W.M. (2008). Gookooko’oog: Owls and Their Role in Anishinaabe Culture. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, p252   Anishinaabe witchcraft: Rempel, Z. (2019). An Anishinaabe Ethno-ornithology of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations. University of Manitoba, p43   Keewaydinoquay interview: Geniusz, W.M. (2008). Gookooko’oog: Owls and Their Role in Anishinaabe Culture. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, p262   Sound recording of class lecture, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, May 1985. Sound recording of story “The girl who was raised by owls,” Milwaukee, Wisconsin, n.d

This week, Jeremy and MOZ explore the possibility of the existence of a giant man-eating owl that roams the darkest forests and remotest regions of this world. What is the largest owl out there, and what is such a beast capable of? Find out in this episode of Monster Lore Tour! References: Cornwall Owlman: Owlman – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owlman Kikiyaon: https://cryptidz.fandom.com › wiki › Kikiyaon The Bantu speak of the Lyokokoli: Owls in Lore and Culture (Page 3 of 3) - The Owl Pages https://www.owlpages.com/owls/articles.php?a=64&p=3  Woo-Woo: the giant owl of New Jersey: Eberhart, G.M. (2002). Mysterious creatures: a guide to cryptozoology. ABC- CLIO, Inc, CA, p593  Ms Canon’s giant owl account: Clelland, M. (2020). The messengers: owls, synchronicity and the UFO abductee. Beneath the Stars Press, p29 Okanagan Indians owl mythos: Giant Owls in Canada? (mysteriesofcanada.com) https://mysteriesofcanada.com/saskatchewan/giant-owls-in-canada/ Kwakiutl: https://mysteriesofcanada.com/saskatchewan/giant-owls-in-canada/ Giant Owls in Canada? (mysteriesofcanada.com) Big Owl of Apache legend: Bane, Theresa (2022), Encyclopedia Of Beasts And Monsters In Myth, Legend And Folklore, p172  In-dag-dhin-ga: Hall, M.A. (2004). Thunderbirds: America's Living Legends of Giant Birds. Paraview Press, p162 Ishkitini: Choctaw Legends & Stories 2 | Mike Boucher's Web Page (mike-boucher.com) https://mike-boucher.com/wordpress/?page_id=232 Stikini spotted: Phantoms and Monsters - Real Cryptid Encounter Reports - Fortean Researcher Lon Strickler https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2020/05/shapeshifting-skitini-monster-seen-by.html Joseph Wherry quote & West Virginia folklore: Hall, M.A. (2004). Thunderbirds: America's Living Legends of Giant Birds. Paraview Press, p162-163, p92 Mothman Prophecy account: Keel, J.A. (1975). The mothman prophecies. Tor, New York, p34 Bronx ‘what-is-it?’ flap: https://www.nytimes.com/1904/06/22/archives/doings-in-lorillard-lane-helmets-battered-and-clothes-torn-by-a.html Bounty placed on giant owl: Giant Owls in Canada? (mysteriesofcanada.com) https://mysteriesofcanada.com/saskatchewan/giant-owls-in-canada/ Owl Encounter 1: The Pine Barrens Institute User Submitted Cryptid Sighting: Giant Owl — THE PINE BARRENS INSTITUTE https://pinebarrensinstitute.com/user-submitted-encounters/2019/1/16/user-submitted-cryptid-sighting Chased by the West Texas Owlman: https://texashillcountry.com/west-texas-owlman-giant/ https://texashillcountry.co Ornimegalonyx study: Arredondo, O. (1976). The Great Predatory Birds of the Pleistocene of Cuba. Smithsonian Contributions to Paleobiology, 27. Washington, D.C, p169, p170, P172, p177, p183 https://doi.org/10.5479/si.00810266.27.169. Tony “Doc” Shiels: Eberhart, G.M. (2002). Mysterious creatures: a guide to cryptozoology. ABC- CLIO, Inc, CA, p412-13

In this episode, Jeremy and MOZ explore the deep, dark underbelly of the mysterious owl mythos. The owl has been the death omen and harbinger of doom since time out of mind. The owl has always been inextricably linked to monsters, yet they remain ignored. Isn't it time someone got to the bottom of this darkest of mysteries? Thank you as always to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for the greatest theme song ever! References: Opening poem: The Legend of Montrose, Sir Walter Scott    Lillith: Russel, J.B. (1980). A history of witchcraft: sorcerers, heretics and pagans. Thames and Hudson, p29  Humanoid looking owls in cave paintings: Hancock, G. (2007). Supernatural: Meetings with the ancient teachers of mankind. The Disinformation Company, p329  Lillith in the Bible: Isaiah verses 34: 4-14 The Brother’s Grimm owl tale: Clelland, M. (2020). The messengers: owls, synchronicity and the UFO abductee. Beneath the Stars Press, p161  Strigae: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co., p947 (Internet Archive posting) https://archive.org/details/encyclopedia-of-beasts-and-monsters-in-myth-legend-and-folklore-by-bane-theresa  The Dresden Codex (Mayan): Campbell, J. (1973). The hero with a thousand faces. Bollingen/Princeton, NJ, p374-375 Numbered hoots and their meaning: Aliens Among Us: A Brief History of the Owl ‹ Literary Hub (lithub.com) https://lithub.com/aliens-among-us-a-brief-history-of-the-owl/ Middle Eastern owl mythos: Owl Myths and Legends - wildbirdsonline https://wildbirdsonline.com/blogs/news/owl-myths-and-legends Polish owl folklore: Owl Myths and Legends – wildbirdsonline https://wildbirdsonline.com/blogs/news/owl-myths-and-legends Battle of the owls: Hawaiian Folk Tales: XIX. Battle of the Owls (sacred-texts.com) https://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hft/hft22.htm   The Owl God Pueo-nui-akea: Godfrey, L.S. (2019). I know what I saw. Tarcher Perigee, NY, p175-176  Nyungar Culture and the ‘Clever Man’: Ken Macintyre and Barb Dobson: Owl Beliefs in Nyungar Culture: Owl Beliefs in Nyungar Culture (anthropologyfromtheshed.com) https://www.anthropologyfromtheshed.com/owl-beliefs-in-nyungar-culture Chinese owl mythology: Owl Myths and Legends – wildbirdsonline https://wildbirdsonline.com/blogs/news/owl-myths-and-legends The Dai: Demons, Monsters and Ghosts of the Chinese Folklore (china-underground.com) https://china-underground.com/2016/04/09/demons-monsters-ghosts-of-the-chinese-folklore/ Owl symbolism and cannibalism: Owls in Chinese Culture and as Feng Shui Symbol (Meaning, History, Usage) (chinamarketadvisor.com) https://chinamarketadvisor.com/owls-in-chinese-culture-and-as-feng-shui-symbol/ Chikap Kamui (owl deity) of the Ainu:Ashkenazi, M. (2003). Handbook of Japanese mythology. Bloomsbury Academic, p148-150, p211 - 212  Ainu Screech Owl mythology: Owl Myths and Legends – wildbirdsonline https://wildbirdsonline.com/blogs/news/owl-myths-and-legends Native American owl folklore: Wilson, E.W. (1950). The owl and the American Indian. Journal of American Folklore, p1 Anishinaabe Owl mythos: Rempel, Z. (2019). An Anishinaabe Ethno-ornithology of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations. University of Manitoba, p43 Ishikitini: Choctaw Legends & Stories 2 | Mike Boucher's Web Page (mike-boucher.com) https://mike-boucher.com/wordpress/?page_id=232 Owls as messengers: Garcez, A. (2017). American Indian: Ghost Stories of the West. Garcez, p41 Soo-Koo'-Me: The Dawn of the World: Beliefs Concerning Animals: The Great Horned Owl (sacred-texts.com) https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/ca/dow/dow47.htm The Thunder Bird: Kwel-Kwel, The Owl (sacred-texts.com) https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/nw/ttb/ttb27.htm Owl as native American weather forecaster: Wilson, E. (1950). The owl and the American Indian. Journal of American Folklore, p1  O’ÓWA's: Seneca Indian Myths: Owl and his Jealous Wife (sacred-texts.com) https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/iro/sim/sim23.htm The man and the owls. A tale: Yaudanchi Yokuts. The Man And The Owls. A Tale. (sacred-texts.com) https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/ca/scc/scc38.htm  p229-230 Andras: Guiley, R.E. (2009). The encyclopedia of demons and demonology. Visionary Living, Inc, p13 https://archive.org/details/the-encyclopedia-of-demons-and-demonology/mode Manidoog: spirits on the road: Geniusz, W.M.(Jan 2012). Gookooko'oog: Owls and Their Role in Anishinaabe Culture, Papers of the Algonquian Conference, 40 (1), p15 Owl as psychopomp: The Midewiwin of the Ojibwa (gutenberg.org) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/26568/26568-h/midewiwin.html Mike Clelland asking Brad Steiger about owl symbolism: Clelland, M. (2020). The messengers: owls, synchronicity and the UFO abductee. Beneath the Stars Press, p170 Owl through the truck window: American Indian Ghost Stories of the West Antonio Garcez p44 The Buryat, shamans, and owls: Clelland, M. (2020). The messengers: owls, synchronicity and the UFO abductee. Beneath the Stars Press, p235   The Owl Woman:Deer, L. (1972). Lame Deer: Seeker of Visions. Simon & Schuster, NY, p52 https://archive.org/details/LameDeerLameDeerSeekerOfVisions The skullymuggle splainers: Why Are Owls So Scary? A Folklore Historian Explains the Ancient Reasons (yahoo.com) https://news.yahoo.com/why-owls-scary-folklore-historian-162500976.html

In this final summer break episode, we return to tie off some loose ends from season one with the ubiquitous Alex Bone. Hear all about some recent weirdness, and Alex Bone’s younger days as a séance enthusiast. This one’s gonna get a little wild! So strap in and come on along with the Monster Lore Tour. Thank you again to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for the fabulous theme song and all the background sounds. And thank you to all those who have been following along with the Monster Lore Tour. We're really glad to have you with us and look forward to many more adventures to come!

Join us as we compile all of MOZ’s Season One Ancient Toon Theory Segments in their order of appearance. From The Wizard of Oz to Bugs Bunny to Family Guy, MOZ finds the monstrousness hiding behind all your happiest childhood memories. Thanks a lot, MOZ! Enjoy! Thanks again and always to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms! Ancient Toon Theory Timestamps: 1 – Where The Wild Things Are Skinwalkers Starts @ 4:20 Original Airing: Episode 4 @ 1:06:37 – 1:16:26 2 – Rudolph the Red-Eyed Not-Deer Starts @ 14:14 Original Airing: Episode 16 @ 1:35:26 – 1:51:12   3 – Bugs, God of Bunnies Starts @ 30:05 Original Airing: Episode 28 @ 1:11:48 – 1:22:07   4 – Which Witch is Which Starts @ 40:28 Original Airing: Side Trail 18 @ 00:58 – 24:48   5 – Stewthulu of Quahog Starts @ 1:04:23 Original Airing: Episode 32 @ 1:30:19 – 1:35:40

This week we bring you the long-awaited interview episode with our friend Cisco. As a teenager, Cisco experienced some dark times, and some dark forces seemed to take notice. It’s easy to get on a dark path at that age. It all starts with some friends fooling around with Ouija Boards, and next thing you know, the Wolf is at your window. Join us for these spine-tingling, true tales from Cisco’s past! Thanks again and always to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms!   References: Interview Segment Mongolian Cosmology: Demonology, Ritual Principles and Worship Grimoires" https://archive.org/stream/seleneicthon-daemonic-magick/Demonology%2C%20Ritual%20Principles%20and%20Worship%20Grimoires/Klaniczay_Pocs_DemonsSpirits_Witches_V%282%29djvu.txt   Buryat Cosmology: Trask, W.R. (1964). Shamanism: archaic techniques of ecstasy. Arkana Penguin Books, p89-90 (1st Ed. Mircea Eliade 1951), p19, p202   Wolf as Teacher: Steiger, B. (1999). The werewolf book: the encyclopedia of shapeshifting beings. Farmington, Michigan: Visible Ink Press, p260   Developmental Impulses – Roger Walsh: https://escholarship.org/content/qt4n0767rw/qt4n0767rw_noSplash_ffc21ce13c3a5efb1601d161118f54f8.pdf   The Circled Cross Symbol & Cosmic Rope Symbolism: Pratt, C. (2007). Encyclopedia of shamanism (Vol 2). Rosen Publishing Group, p433-434   Cosmic Buffalo & Portal Guardians & The Black Road: Campbell, J.(1969). Flight of the wild gander. Harper Perennial, p103, 166, 87-88   Closing Segment Carl Jung Premonition: Eliot, A. (1976). The universal myths: heroes, gods, tricksters and others. Meridian, p 263-264     Skinwalker Account: 12 People Tell Their Terrifying Encounters With Navajo Skinwalkers - CVLT Nation https://cvltnation.com/12-people-tell-their-terrifying-encounters-with-navajo-skinwalkers/   Werejaguar Poem: Legends and Myths of the Aboriginal Indians of British Guiana (1880). Legends of the Acawoios https://sacred-texts.com/nam/sa/lmbg/index.htm

New friend of MLT Podcast, Trent, comes into the studio to share his most disturbing story with us. In the deep woods of southern Oregon, Trent and his friends had an up-close and personal experience with something that left them all terrified. Was it the infamous Rake of cryptid fame? Jump on board with the Monster Lore Tour and decide for yourself. (Spoiler alert: The dog comes out ok.) Then stick around to find out that Trent lives in a haunted house! And hear some other amazing experiences he's had along the way. Enjoy! Thanks again and always to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms!

For our first ever season finale, Jeremy and MOZ recap what they've learned through the first 50 episodes of Monster Lore Tour, and discuss where this adventure is headed. It's been a long journey down this road from hate to love since season one started, and we have a long, long way to go. Join us, won't you?   References: Stephen King Quote: Hooper, T.. (1979) Salem’s Lot (film) CBS. Victor Frankl Quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/611851-what-was-really-needed-was-a-fundamental-change-in-our#:~:text=When%20a%20man%20finds%20that,or%20suffer%20in%20his%20place Humans As Monsters: Asma, S.T. (2009). On monsters: an unnatural history of our worst fears. Oxford University Press, p8. John Cusack Quote: Seftel, J. (2008) War Inc. (film) First Look Studios. Anton Petrov YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qu1XV-yj_A Monster Studies: Introduction to Monster Studies (2018), Chris Koenig-woodyard, Shalini Nanayakkara & Yashvi Khatri, University of Toronto Quarterly, 87 (1). Loren Coleman conversations with Ivan T. Sanderson: Coleman, L. (2001, 2007). Mysterious America: the ultimate guide to the nation’s weirdest wonders, strangest spots, and creepiest creatures. Paraview, NY, p287-288. Carl Sagan Quote: Sagan, C. (1997). Demon haunted world: science as a candle in the dark. Random House, p63. Carl Sagan Quote: Sagan, C. (1997). Demon haunted world: science as a candle in the dark. Random House, p98-107. Ivan T. Sanderson response: Coleman, L. (2001, 2007). Mysterious America: the ultimate guide to the nation’s weirdest wonders, strangest spots, and creepiest creatures. Paraview, NY, p33. Pratt on Shamanism: Pratt, Cristina. Encyclopedia of Shamanism Volume 1. New York, The Rosen Publishing Group, 2007. Mythic Theory: Monster Anthropology in Australasia and Beyond | Yasmine Musharbash and Geir Henning Presterudstuen – Academia.edu. https://www.academia.edu/9601119/Monster_Anthropology_in_Australasia_and_Beyond Sharon Merz on the existence of Siyawesi bush beings: Hurn, S. (2017). Anthropology and cryptozoology: exploring encounters with mysterious creatures. Routledge, NY, p135. Death Terror: Vedanta, S. (2022) Useful delusions: the power and paradox of the self-deceiving brain, W. W. Norton & Company, p178.