Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: Unhinged History with Shea & Jody

Episode 26: Release the Kraken! Sea Monsters of the Salish SeaEpisode Summary:

In this episode, Shea and Jody dive deep into the murky waters of Pacific Northwest folklore to uncover the legendary sea monsters of the Salish Sea. From the infamous Kraken to the mysterious Cadborosaurus, they explore the origins of these myths, real-life sea creatures that may have inspired them, and even some questionable Google searches along the way. Plus, they uncover the bizarre legend of the tree octopus.

Chapters & Timestamps:

🔹 [00:00] Intro & Show Banter – Welcome back to another adventure!
🔹 [04:30] The Kraken: A Monstrous Legend – Scandinavian folklore and its ties to Seattle’s hockey team.
🔹 [12:15] Indigenous Sea Monster Myths – Ancient tales from the Pacific Northwest.
🔹 [18:40] The Cadborosaurus: PNW’s Own Nessie? – Reports of a long-necked sea serpent.
🔹 [27:05] Real Monsters: Giant Squid & Oarfish – The science behind sea monster sightings.
🔹 [35:20] Whale’s… What?! – A very unfortunate misidentification.
🔹 [42:50] The Tacoma Narrows & King Octopus – A legendary 600-pound octopus lurking under the bridge.
🔹 [55:10] The Tree Octopus Hoax – A prank that fooled the internet.
🔹 [01:10:30] Kraken & Seattle’s Hockey Team – Why the Kraken is the perfect team mascot.
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Keywords:
Kraken, Seattle Kraken, sea monsters, Salish Sea, Cadborosaurus, Pacific Northwest folklore, Tacoma Narrows, giant Pacific octopus, marine legends, cryptids, octopus intelligence, Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, history podcast, weird history.

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