If you’re a prophet, then you already know what this episode is about. For those of you who didn’t gaze into their crystal balls this morning- we’re talking about Mother Shipton, the cave dwelling soothsayer who frightened the English monarchy with her predictions. Good for her!

Giant octopuses, sexy Charles, a Mormon liar, and an Erie lake snake. For our aquatic season finale Zelda and Emma throw a lake monster showdown. Four contenders enter the ring. One reigns supreme. Who is the coolest lake monster in America? Listen and find out!

From Australia to Japan- y’all need to be careful when swimming in rivers or streams. Keep away from the fearsome bunyip, and protect your bootyhole from the Kappa. Trust us, keep that tushy safe.

Take a trip with us to the Celtic coast!  Discover the majesty of Selkies, the Hufflepuffs of the sea.  These chill creatures shed their seal skins so they can party on land- but things don't always go according to plan... 

Are you seeing double? What do Mary Shelley and Abraham Lincoln have in common? Have you experienced ghostly visages of your friends and family? Let’s discuss the history and delve into a few cases of doppelgängers.

Have you ever listened to a podcast where the hosts compare a cryptid to a famous regional stew? No? Well, looks like you’re going to have to listen to this weeks episode and understand why Zelda and Emma think the Rougarou is kind of like a pot of gumbo.

Yes, we’re a serious scientific podcast.

This past year was a Cat-tastrophe. We could all use a bit of good luck. Many people think that black cats bring bad luck- but is that really true? This week Zelda and Emma discuss the luckiness of black cats across cultures and through history.

This year you’re invited to Christmas dinner with Gryla, her husband, their 13 kids and a gigantic cat. Hope you like human stew! You better pray someone bought you socks this year- lest you end up an entree at this chaotic Yuletide meal!

Are you into tickle fights and cone hats? Well, the creatures we’re discussing this week definitely are. The Inuit Mahaha is a monster that uses it’s long fingernails to tickle people to death, and the Norwegian Nisse seems harmless- but looks are definitely deceiving.

This week we explore Inuit shapeshifters from really, really far north. The ijiraq are creatures from a place literally Across The Veil- known for taking humans with them to their home between life and death. Emma found first hand stories from Inuit elders, so get ready to learn more about these haunting figures from Northern Canada!