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Send us Fan MailMost werewolf legends are tales of curses, monsters, and terror lurking in the shadows. But what if one of history's most famous werewolves claimed to be a servant of God?In this episode of Psycho Bob Says…, Psycho Bob the Cat sends Shakin Shaner down a fascinating rabbit hole into the strange case of Thiess of Kaltenbrun, an 80-year-old man who appeared before a court in Swedish Livonia in 1691 and openly declared himself a werewolf.What followed was one of the most unusual supernatural testimonies ever recorded. Thiess claimed that werewolves were not agents of Satan but "God's hounds"—supernatural warriors who descended into Hell to battle witches and recover stolen crops, livestock, and blessings for the good of humanity.Join Shaner and Psycho Bob as they explore the historical record, the folklore behind the legend, and the possibility that Thiess may have preserved echoes of ancient pagan traditions hidden beneath the surface of Christian Europe. Along the way, you'll discover why this remarkable story continues to fascinate historians, folklorists, and lovers of the weird more than three centuries later.Was Thiess a holy werewolf, a folk healer, a keeper of forgotten traditions, or simply one of history's most colorful characters?Tune in and decide for yourself.

Send us Fan MailGrab a snack and join Shakin Shaner, Psycho Bob the Cat, and special guest Scott as they dive headfirst into the sweet battlefield of candy bars. From the ancient origins of cacao in Mesoamerica to the rise of modern chocolate empires, this episode unwraps the surprising history behind one of the world’s favorite guilty pleasures.Along the way, the crew takes a nostalgic trip back to childhood memories, Halloween candy hauls, and the excitement of buying your favorite treat at the local store. They break down the biggest candy brands, uncover strange and lesser-known candy facts, debate what actually qualifies as a candy bar, and put their taste buds—and opinions—to the test.The battle reaches full sugar-fueled intensity as Shaner and Scott reveal their Top 3 favorite candy bars and name the treats they’d gladly leave at the bottom of the Halloween bag.Chocolate history, nerdy rabbit holes, nostalgia, and a few questionable opinions collide in this candy-coated adventure. The only real question left is: what’s your favorite candy bar?Let the Candy Bar Wars begin.

Send us Fan MailPsycho Bob was left unsupervised with energy drinks, internet rabbit holes, and entirely too much free time—which can only lead to chaos. In this episode of Psycho Bob Says, Bob drags Shaner and the Nerd Herd through a collection of strange, surprising, and downright bizarre facts that sound completely made up... but somehow aren’t.Discover the goldfish that lived for 43 years, meet the World War II bear that outranked Shaner, learn why polar bears aren’t actually white, and find out why cuddling a platypus might be a life-changing mistake. Along the way, Bob also uncovers strange truths about coins, geography, smartphones, cereal, and even vegetables that apparently grow loudly enough to announce themselves.Packed with weird history, odd science, terrible cat puns, and the usual dose of Psycho Bob chaos, this episode proves that reality is often stranger than fiction.Press paws, embrace the weird, and join us for another journey into the passion, the madness, and the absurd.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob dive headfirst into one of history’s strangest and most unsettling phenomena: mass sociogenic illness—better known as mass hysteria. What happens when entire communities experience real symptoms… with no clear physical cause? From the bizarre Dancing Plague of 1518, where hundreds danced themselves to exhaustion, to the eerie Tanganyika Laughing Epidemic, where laughter spread uncontrollably across schools, this episode explores the fine line between mind and body—and how fear, stress, and belief can ripple through entire populations. Along the way, the duo examines infamous cases like the Salem Witch Trials, the mysterious Mad Gasser of Mattoon, and even the panic sparked by Orson Welles’ radio adaptation of The War of the Worlds. Blending humor, curiosity, and a touch of the absurd, this episode reveals a deeper truth: these events may sound unbelievable—but the fear and suffering behind them were very real. And perhaps most unsettling of all… we’re not as immune as we might think. Tune in, Nerd Herd, and explore how the power of belief can shape reality in ways both fascinating and frightening. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Psycho Bob Says, we ride deep into the lawless frontier to uncover the story of Bass Reeves—one of the most legendary lawmen the Wild West ever produced… and one history nearly overlooked.Born into slavery and forged in the chaos of the Civil War, Reeves escaped into Indian Territory and built a life defined by survival, skill, and unshakable resolve. What followed was nothing short of extraordinary. As a U.S. Deputy Marshal under Isaac Parker, Reeves became a one-man force of justice, arresting over 3,000 criminals across some of the most dangerous land in America.

Send us Fan Mail In this nostalgia-fueled episode of What’s Shakin With Shaner, Shaner and his whiskered co-host Psycho Bob the Cat dive headfirst into one of the most joyful accidents in Saturday morning cartoon history: the psychedelic, pop-rock chase songs of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You. This a cross over event with Matt Spectro's podcast episode.  To listen to that episode clickhere To visite our website with links to all of the songs, clickhere. Joined by returning guest and fellow podcaster Matt Spectro, the trio explore how these upbeat musical numbers transformed fear into fun, turning haunted houses, mummies, creepers, and phantoms into high-energy musical montages. The episode breaks down several of the chase songs from Season 2, ranked and analyzed for their tone, lyrics, visual impact, and emotional effect—from the dreamy brilliance of “Daydreamin’” to the cheerful chaos of “7 Days a Week.” It’s part music history, part cartoon philosophy, and part pure Nerd Herd joy—a love letter to the idea that sometimes, when a monster appears, the best response isn’t panic… it’s a killer groove. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Psycho Bob Says…, host Shakin Shaner—joined by his ever-judgmental feline co‑host Psycho Bob—dives into the extraordinary life of Grace O’Malley, the 16th‑century Irish sea captain, clan leader, and pirate queen who defied both tradition and an empire.Told with wit, atmosphere, and sharp historical insight, this episode reframes piracy not as chaos, but as organization, resistance, and survival. Grace O’Malley didn’t conquer nations—but she lived free in a world designed to crush her, leaving a legacy that still echoes wherever the sea remembers those bold enough to sail it.

Send us Fan Mail Sparked by a suggestion from Dave in Texas (Nerd Herd represent!), this episode explores the 2,000-year reign of a practice once considered cutting-edge medicine. From the ancient theory of the four humors to the “heroic medicine” of the 18th century, we trace how physicians across civilizations believed that draining blood could cure nearly everything — from fevers and pneumonia to insanity and even excessive bleeding. Yes… they treated bleeding by bleeding. 

Send us Fan Mail Traveling to the Northwoods near Rhinelander, Wisconsin, this episode unpacks how isolation, lumberjack life, and tall-tale culture gave birth to a spiny, red-eyed nightmare said to stalk the forests and howl just beyond the firelight. From its exaggerated anatomy and bizarre taste for bulldogs to the infamous hoaxes that helped cement its legend, the Hodag is revealed as more than a monster—it’s a symbol of fear, wilderness, and humanity’s uneasy relationship with nature. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of What’s Shakin’ With Shaner, Shakin Shaner and his chaotic co-host Psycho Bob the Cat dive headfirst into the gloriously odd 1990s cult classic So I Married an Axe Murderer. From beat poetry and butcher shops to conspiracy-obsessed Scottish dads, the conversation celebrates everything that makes this film endlessly quotable and lovingly bizarre. Joined by first-time guest Jody, a longtime friend of the show, the Nerd Herd revisits Mike Myers’ dual performance, the film’s origins, and its journey from box-office underdog to VHS-and-cable favorite. Along the way, the crew breaks down iconic scenes (hello, Café Roads and Sunday dinner), unforgettable cameos, improvised moments, and the soundtrack that perfectly captures early-’90s alt-romance paranoia.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of “Psycho Bob Says…”, Shakin Shaner & Psycho Bob explore the astonishing true story of the Lykov family—Siberia’s legendary hermits. Fleeing religious persecution in 1936, the Lykovs vanished into the Siberian taiga, surviving in complete isolation for over 40 years. With no electricity, running water, or contact with the outside world, they built a life from scratch, relying on their faith, ingenuity, and the harsh wilderness around them.

Send us Fan MailDive into the chilling true story explored in the latest episode of What’s Shakin With Shaner. Host Shakin Shaner and sidekick Psycho Bob the Cat unravel the infamous murder of Bridget Cleary—a case that blends Irish folklore, superstition, and tragedy.Set in rural Ireland in 1895, the episode recounts how Michael Cleary, convinced his wife Bridget was a fairy changeling, subjected her to a brutal ordeal that ended in her death. The narrative delves into the cultural backdrop: a country still reeling from famine, divided by politics, and steeped in beliefs about fairies and witchcraft. Bridget, an ambitious and independent woman, became the target of suspicion and ultimately, violence.Listeners are taken through the events leading up to the crime, the community’s role, and the sensational trial that followed. The episode also explores the broader impact of the case on Irish society and politics, questioning whether superstition or deeper motives drove Michael Cleary’s actions.The show closes with thought-provoking questions for the audience: Did Michael truly believe in the fairy legend, or was it a calculated act? Was he a victim of delusion, or something more sinister? The mystery lingers, inviting listeners to reflect and share their theories.Tune in for a gripping blend of history, folklore, and true crime—where the line between myth and reality blurs, and the consequences are deadly.

Send us Fan MailIn this bite-sized episode, Shakin Shaner and the ever-curious Psycho Bob the Cat explore the mysteries of Rujm el Hiri, a megalithic monument in the Golan Heights often called the “Stonehenge of the East.” The site, also known as the “Wheel of Ghosts,” is made up of over 42,000 basalt stones arranged in five concentric circles with a central cairn, dating back to the Early Bronze Age II (3000–2700 BCE) or possibly even earlier. The true quesition is,  "What is the true purpose of Rujm el Hiri? 

Send us Fan MailIn this nostalgic episode of “What’s Shakin With Shaner,” host Shakin Shaner and sidekick Psycho Bob the Cat invite listeners to relive the golden age of Saturday morning cartoons with a deep dive into the classic animated series, “Underdog.” Joined by special guest Will, a returning friend and U.S. Navy veteran, the conversation explores the origins and cultural impact of “Underdog.” Listeners are taken back to the 1960s, when “The Underdog Show” debuted as a clever parody of the superhero genre. 

Send us Fan MailIn this lively episode of “Psycho Bob Says…” from What’s Shakin With Shaner, co-host Psycho Bob the Cat and Shakin Shaner dive into the quirky world of the Dunning–Kruger Effect—a psychological phenomenon where people with limited skills or knowledge overestimate their competence.The episode opens with Bob’s comical attempt at audio engineering, which leads to a discussion about why those who know the least often feel the most confident. Drawing from the original 1999 study by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger, the hosts explain that lacking skills also means lacking the ability to recognize one’s own shortcomings.Listeners are treated to real-world examples, from overconfident beginners and self-proclaimed workplace experts to “Facebook medical professionals” and the classic “I Know Cars” guy. The show emphasizes that the Dunning–Kruger Effect isn’t about intelligence—it affects everyone, including experts stepping into new fields and, of course, cats with big egos.Practical tips for avoiding the effect include embracing humility, seeking feedback, and learning the basics before claiming mastery. The episode closes with Psycho Bob’s signature advice: “Press paws, stay humble, and for the love of whiskers—learn before you leap.”For more episodes and blog articles, listeners are encouraged to visit shakinshaner.com.

Send us Fan MailPsycho Bob and Shakin Shaner dive into the story of Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen, the Red Baron. They cover his early life as an aristocratic adrenaline junkie, his transition to the German Air Service, and his impressive record of 80 confirmed victories. Additionally, they explore the Red Baron's lasting legacy and his surprising presence in pop culture, including his appearances in Peanuts comics, the novelty hit "Snoopy vs. the Red Baron," and as the face of Red Baron Pizza.

Send us Fan MailGet ready for a wild ride as Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob the Cat delve into the bizarre-but-true story of Ann Hodges, the only person in history known to have been struck by a meteorite! This episode explores the events of November 30, 1954, when a space rock crashed through Ann's roof in Sylacauga, Alabama, forever changing her life. From the initial shock and media frenzy to a lawsuit over ownership of the meteorite, discover the incredible details of this cosmic collision. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Shakin Shaner and cohost Psycho Bob the cat dive into the ghostly history of early America. They explore three haunting tales: the story of Nellie Butler's spirit in Maine, the terrifying Bell Witch of Tennessee, and the enduring legend of Sleepy Hollow.From the religious undertones of Nellie Butler's haunting to the social commentary in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, this episode uncovers the deeper meanings behind America's most famous ghost stories. Prepare to journey into a world where history and the supernatural collide, revealing the enduring power of belief and the American psyche.

Send us Fan MailIn this turbo-charged transmission from the fur-lined bunker, Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob the Cat claw into the legend of JJ Armes—the real-life, prosthetic-powered private eye who rewrote the rules of crime-fighting with chrome limbs and desert swagger.From a childhood TNT explosion to parachuting into crime scenes, JJ’s story is part pulp fiction, part Cold War allegory, and all attitude. We decode his wild career busting drug rings, rescuing Marlon Brando’s son, and starring in a CBS pilot that aired once and vanished into myth. Plus, we dig into his 1970s action figure—complete with modular hands and a crime van playset—and explore how merchandising turned JJ into a plastic icon of resilience and rogue justice.

Send us Fan MailShakin Shaner and Psycho Bob hop aboard the Pork Chop Express to revisit John Carpenter’s neon-mystic cult classic. With special guest Stew from Stew World Order, we unpack this genre-mash love letter—martial arts, horror, comedy—where the “hero” is the sidekick and the best friend saves the day, because its all in the reflexes! Our verdict: Comfort-movie nostalgia meets kung-fu chaos and Carpenter cool.

Send us Fan MailSet sail with Shakin’ Shaner and his whiskered first mate Psycho Bob as they chase the spectral sails of the most infamous ghost ship in maritime lore—the Flying Dutchman. This mini-episode of Psycho Bob Says… plunges into stormy seas, cursed captains, and devilish deals that echo across centuries.Whether you believe in cursed ships or chalk it up to tricks of light and lore, this episode is a rollicking ride through one of the sea’s most enduring mysteries.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into the jaw-dropping saga of Princess Olga of Kievan Rus—a royal widow who turned grief into one of the most brutal revenge campaigns in medieval history. After her husband was murdered by the Drevlians, Olga responded with chilling precision: burying emissaries alive, torching bathhouses full of nobles, and burning an entire city using pigeons as incendiary messengers.And somehow… she became a saint.Shaner and Psycho Bob the Cat unpack the layers of Olga’s transformation—from vengeful regent to canonized figure—while riffing on the absurdity, brilliance, and brutality of her tactics. It’s history with bite, commentary with claws, and storytelling that doesn’t flinch.

Send us Fan MailIn this gusty deep dive, Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob the Cat explore the bizarre and brilliant history of flatulence-as-entertainment. From medieval jesters to Moulin Rouge fart symphonists, this episode proves that passing gas has long been a performance art. Learn about, Saint Augustine’s singing farters and IrelandRoland the Farter, who earned land for his annual Christmas toot and l iterary fart jokes from Chaucer and their deeper cultural meanings. Whether it’s satire, social rebellion, or just good old-fashioned absurdity, this episode celebrates the wind beneath history’s wings.

Send us Fan MailSlide into your nostalgia zone and join Shakin Shaner and his wildly unpredictable feline co-host, Psycho Bob the Cat, as they karate-chop their way through the groovy legacy of Hong Kong Phooey. This Saturday morning cult classic may have only run for one season, but its kung-fu spoof, unforgettable theme song (sung by Scatman Crothers himself), and outrageous gadgets left a paw print on pop culture that still makes fans smile.Special guest Matt Spectro, host of Matt Spectro Through the Multiverse, joins the Nerd Herd to reminisce, riff on trivia (Spot the cat was the real brains, folks!), and unravel why Phooey’s clumsy heroics still resonate with fans decades later. From funky theme song covers to comic book crossovers, this episode is a love letter to quirky Saturday morning glory.So crank up that theme song, grab your cereal, and dive into the absurd joy of Hong Kong Phooey—Number One Super Guy!

Send us Fan MailIn this claw-sharp episode of Psycho Bob Says, Shakin Shaner and his purrplexing co-host Psycho Bob the Cat dive whiskers-first into the mystery of the Kensington Rune Stone. Discovered in Minnesota in 1898, this rune-covered slab allegedly links Norse explorers to the heart of North America—centuries before Columbus took his first sail.Was it a 14th-century Nordic expedition, a 19th-century hoax, or a runic rally for Scandinavian pride? Psycho Bob’s verdict? “Whether it’s real or cosplay, it’s clawtastic conspiracy bait.” Is it a rune or a ruse? You decide.

Send us Fan MailIn this captivating episode of What’s Shakin With Shaner, Shakin Shaner and his eccentric feline co-host Psycho Bob unravel the enigma surrounding the death of one of America’s most iconic literary figures—Edgar Allan Poe.Though long believed to have succumbed to alcoholism, Poe's final days raise far more questions than answers. From his delirious discovery outside a Baltimore polling station to a swirl of conflicting theories—including cooping, rabies, heavy metal poisoning, and even murder—this episode explores nine possible causes of Poe’s mysterious demise. Alongside surprising historical details and eerie coincidences, Shaner and Psycho Bob guide listeners through the facts, the folklore, and the persistent uncertainties surrounding Poe’s fate.

Send us Fan MailJoin Psycho Bob and Shaner as they discuss the novel, Blood Oath.  Zach Barrows is an ambitious young White House staffer whose career takes an unexpected turn when he's partnered with Nathaniel Cade, a secret agent sworn to protect the President. But Cade is no ordinary civil servant. Bound by a special blood oath, he is a vampire. Cade battles nightmares before they can break into the daylight world of the American dream, enemies far stranger-and far more dangerous-than civilians have ever imagined.

Send us Fan MailThis episode is based mostly on the book, “Poisoner In Chief” by Stephen Kinzer, published in 2019. During the early period of the Cold War, the CIA became convinced that communists had discovered a drug or technique that would allow them to control human minds. In response, the CIA began its own secret program, called MK-ULTRA, to search for a mind control drug that could be weaponized against enemies.MK-ULTRA, which operated from the 1950s until the early '60s, was created and run by a chemist named Sidney Gottlieb. Journalist Stephen Kinzer, who spent several years investigating the program, calls the operation the "most sustained search in history for techniques of mind control."

Send us Fan MailHoly Crapadoodle, It's our 50th Episode! In “What's Shakin with Shaner’s episode 21 “Where’s My Jetpack?” we made reference to a possible jet pack appearance on the cover of the August 1928 issue of Amazing Stories. So, Bob and I decided to research the magazine and yep, we fell right down the rabbit hole of the archives for all Amazing Stories issues. To find the archives https://archive.org/details/amazingstoriesmagazine 

Send us Fan MailHey Nerd Herd, we are back from an extended break and excited to get this collection of bizarre and odd stories out to you. Join Shaner and Bobber as they discuss the intersection of an outlaw, a physician and politics in Wyoming and then jump to some actual non-lethal proposals considered by the Pentagon. They close it out with a look at animal hybrids and actual research into creating a human animal hybrid. These are truly bizarre.

Send us Fan MailJoin Shaner and Psycho Bob the Cat as they discuss the case of a supposed werewolf in a remote German farming community. This is a well-documented case from the 1500's and was even referenced in the Exorcist and a Scooby Doo animated movie and the Dresden Files book series.

Send us Fan MailJoin Psycho Bob & Shaner as they explore a contraversy or Buffalo Bill's final resting spot. Buffalo Bill Cody has been glamorized and criticized for over 100 years because of his role as a government scout, buffalo hunter, and Wild West Show promoter. We are not gonna jump into any of those topics but more specifically, where is he buried? Is he buried on Lookout Mountain outside of Denver or on a mountain outside of Cody, WY? 

Send us Fan MailJoin Jeremy, Kevin and Shaner as they host the inaugural meeting of People Against Idiotic Nincompoopery (P.A.I.N.). They share their stories about the Agents of STUPID (Sluggsih, Thick-headed, Unthinking, Puerile, Inane, Dunderheads). As a part of the ceremony they must also describe how they, themselves, have been sleeper Agents of STUPID.  Yep, the moronic behavior runs deep with this group.

Send us Fan MailShaner and Bob dive into Harry Houdini testifying before Congress. Never before had a congressional hearing been described as “UPROARIOUS,” until master magician and escape artist Harry Houdini provided expert testimony in which he delivered a lively and compelling case against the supernatural.For years, Houdini had worked tirelessly to debunk mediums who claimed to communicate with the dead. He viewed them as “ghost racketeers,” charlatans conning grieving and vulnerable people out of money. However, one of them even made a chilling prediction about his death, that came true.

Send us Fan MailPsycho Bobb and Shaner discuss pirate treasure. Dive into the rabbit hole with them and hear about the pirates, Captain William Kidd, Olivier Levasseur also known as the Buzzard, Black Sam Bellamy and Amaro Pargo.Did pirates really bury their treasure?Have treasure hunters found any? What happened to Captain Kidd's treasure?Has Pargo's treasure been found?Join them to find out!

Send us Fan MailJoin Psycho Bob and Shaner as they discuss the Cosmos Club, which was founded in 1878 by the  Civil War soldier, Grand Canyon explorer and scientist John Wesley Powell. Powell and the other original members envisioned the club, located in the nation’s capital, as a nexus of thought and action. Should they apply for membership? They think they meet the criteria!

Send us Fan MailJoin Psycho Bob the Cat and Shaner as they rediscover Dashiell Hammett and discuss the Continental Op, one of the first major hardboiled detectives later developed in such characters as Hammett's own Sam Spade, Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe, Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer, and others. The Dain Curse was published in 1929, but before its publication in book form, it was serialized in Black Mask magazine in 1928 and 1929. The novel is composed of three parts, each concerning different mysteries — Part One, The Dains; Part Two, The Temple; and Part Three, Quesada.

Send us Fan MailJoin Psycho Bob and Shaner as they discuss and recommend the Netflix series, the Blue Eye Samurai. They say, Holy Crapadoodle its awesome and they are not kitten.In 17th-century Japan, when borders are closed to the outside world, citizens would never see a face that was not Japanese, except in rare cases of illegal trade. Our hero, Mizu, knows there were only four white men in Japan at the time of her birth and sets off to kill these men, one of whom might be her father, who made her a “creature of shame.” But revenge is not an option for women, so Mizu must forge her revenge quest while hiding her gender as well as her blue eyes. 

Send us Fan MailJoin Shaner and Bob as they discuss Poverty Point in northeastern Louisiana. Many archaeologists and scientists consider it as North America’s First City. It lies 15 miles west of the Mississippi River. At 1500 BCE, everywhere else in North America had small villages of about 100 residents, however, Poverty Point had between 4000 and 5000 residents. This was unprecedented at time. To check out maps of the site, Maps and Images of Poverty Point (shakinshaner.com)

Send us Fan MailJoin Bobber and Shaner as they discuss Shawn Inmon's book, Kradak the Champion. Kradak the Champion's first appearance is standing atop a mound of bodies; some of which are not quite dead. In his arm is a chubby child he's rescued, who is destined to become a leader. Kardak is not just a hero. He's a warrior.This image is captured in a film that, in the real world, features Steve, an actor who plays Kradak in a series of B-films. Unfortunately, the film attracts the wrong kind of viewer when Rista and Grint come through a portal from Arkana, view the film portrait of this hero's exploits, and decide that Steve is just the person to save their world. It isn't until they kidnap him and bring him to Arkana, the portal closed behind them, that they discover that Steve is anything but a hero. 

Send us Fan MailIn the past few months, the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights have been visible by so many people, other than those in the extreme north. A member of the Nerd Herd, Scott from South Dakota, asked what did ancient civilizations think the northern lights meant? That got me thinking and researching…. Join Psycho Bob and Shakin Shaner as they dive into ancient cultures and their beliefs on the Northern Lights. They explore the myths of the Norse, Chinese, Japanese, first nations of North America and even Europe! 

Send us Fan MailStew from the Stew World Order podcast, joins Shaner as they discuss the 1993 Mel Brooks movie, Robin Hood Men in Tights. Find out why Shaner has a special spot for this movies and Stew's cross-country trip that led to an insane number of viewings of this movie.Not only do they share their original joy for this 30-year-old classic, but some behind the scenes information and a wee bit of insight. 

Send us Fan MailJoin Bobber and Shaner as they discuss that after the 1st Edition of their fairy tales, the Grimm Brothers  had several of the stories altered such as Snow White’s biological mother became her step-mother and Rapunzel was not pregnant.  However, certain tales could not just be edited or altered to a fit a less gruesome standard, because they were completely horrific. One such story was “How Some Children Played at Slaughtering.” These were removed after the 1st edition and never published again. 

Send us Fan MailAnother installment of Psycho Bob Says is here and Bobber asks, what is the Antikythera Mechanism? For more than 100 years, scholars have struggled with defining it, determining its origin and replicating it. ​After decades of study, it has been determined that the Antikythera mechanism is an Ancient Greek hand-powered mechanical model of the of the solar system. It was a mechanical computer of bronze gears that used ground-breaking technology to make astronomical predictions, by mechanizing astronomical cycles and theories.

Send us Fan MailAnother 10-minute installment of Psycho Bob Says...Join him and Shaner as they try to answer 3 questions:Who was Johan Konrad Dipple?Was he the inspiration for Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein?Was he the real-life Dr. Frankenstein?He was born August 25, 1673, in Castle Frankenstein near Darmstadt Germany. He studied theology, philosophy and alchemy at the University of Giessen, obtaining a master's degree in theology in 1693. Dippel claimed to discover alchemy's elixir of life and that he could exercise demons and even killed a man in duel. Join Bobber and Shaner as they attempt to answer the questions above!

Send us Fan MailJoin Will and Shaner as they discuss the single season of MTV Spider-Man, a fully CGI animated series, solely on MTV. MTV Spider-Man lasted only one season but addressed more mature themes following Peter, Harry and Mary Jane at Empire State University. Will and Shaner address the darker tones, the villains and voice actors that made this an award winning animated series. It is currently streaming on Disney Plus, so check it out and join Will and Shaner as they geek out! 

Send us Fan MailBob and Shaner recommend the book, "The House of Silk," by Anthony Horowitz. This is the first Sherlock Holmes novel to be authorized by the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Estate. Horowitz has been called one of "the most original and best spy-kids authors of the century" by the New York Times. It is set in London in 1890, and takes place just after the short story, "The Adventure of the Dying Detective." Discover the two intertwined mysteries and why Watson has this manuscript locked away for 100 years.

Send us Fan MailJoin Psycho Bob and Shaner as they geek-out over Marvel's GI Joe issue #21, the Silent Interlude. The issue has no dialogue, word bubbles, or onomatopoeia and was published in March 1984 the Writer and Penciller was Larry Hama. It stars Snake Eyes, one of GI Joes most iconic bad asses, who is mute.  This is the introduction of the Cobra assassin, Storm Shadow. He kidnaps a member of GI Joe; Scarlett and takes her to the Balkans to Destro's castle.  Tune in to hear how seeing this issue at age 12 left an impression on Shaner and also on the comics book industry. 

Send us Fan MailJoin Psycho Bob and Shaner as they discover the real meaning and origination of the word Yule! They jump into 5th and 6th century references as well as Norse history and sagas to discover that Yule is a reference to a pagan celebration of Odin and the Wild Hunt. Hear how the King of Norway made the significant changes to Yule and why we say it today. 

Send us Fan MailJoin Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob as they explore some horrible shows from the 80's, some of Shaner's favorite shows that were cancelled and one diamond in the rough of sucktastic 80's shows. Have you heard of the shows, B.A.D. CATS or Wizards and Warriors? No, well there is a reason why. The discussion goes back to the 80's and they even discuss the show that is panned by most everyone as the worst sitcom ever. Shaner goes into detail on Automan, Manimal and the Tales of the Gold Monkey. These were some of his favorite 80's shows that were all cancelled, but one actually made it a full season.  Tune in to find out which one.