Bonus Episode Time! Have you ever wondered what those numbers we talk about at the end of the episode actually mean? We so did we. We finally sit down and hash out what the ratings for the monsters actually mean. Then we go through and re-rate everything with our (mostly) standardized system. Enjoy!

On this very special episode of Iron, Silver and Salt we are joined again by Steve and Cam from the awesome Old Gods of Appalachia podcast! We cover a well known and well loved trope from American folklore: The Crossroads Demon. Will shouldn't have ordered the fish filet. Adrian discovers that hell is made of MLM's. Chris knows the best episode of Supernatural.  Steve talks about Ralph Macchio movies. Cam brings a historical perspective. And our trio and guest hosts discuss the history and how to deal with crossroads demons.  Sources:  The Roadside Burial of Suicides: An East Anglian Study: Beyond the Crossroads: The Devil and the Blues Tradition: www.jstor.org/stable/10.5149/9781469633671_gussow. Accessed 9 Apr. 2021              "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License:CC BY

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt the gents tackle the most insidious and dangerous creatures they've ever faced: The Friends! Adrian discovers the true meaning of the friends. Will leads the episode in research. Chris gets really esoteric in his decriptions. And the trio tackles the insidious beings lurking just beneath the New York city skyline: the friends. Happy April Fools all.

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt the boys tackle the 8th Wonder of the World: King Kong!  Will thinks that these talkie movies are just fads. Chris found a King Kong cartoon from 1997 and it is as bad as you think. Adrian wants to show King Kong the world: shining, shimmering, splendid. And the trio journeys to skull island, without being an environmental catastrophe, to discuss how to work with King Kong.  Sources   King Kong 1933:   Son of Kong:   King Kong 1976:   The Mighty Kong: King Kong 2005:   King Kong 2013 Musical:

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, our heroes tackle their first super villain from the Marvel Comics canon: the mighty and malignant Mephisto! Will discovers the most powerful force in comics. Adrian knows who to thank for Wandavision. Chris wants to know what's in Mephisto's apartment. And they discuss the best way to fight and defeat Mephisto.  Sources:

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt the merry mensches talk about one of the most enduring pieces of folklore from Judaism: The Golem. Will wants to take someone out for a nice meal. Chris talks about Star Wars. Adrian has the correct Star Trek opinion. And the trio talk about the do's and don'ts when encountering a Golem. Remember, don't be afraid of what goes bump in the night.  Sources: The Golem 1920 Film:

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the trio is joined once again by Steve Indrisano from the Stephen King Boo! Club to tackle another group from the mind of Stephen King: The Children of the Corn. Stephen corn-er's the market. Will's plans for Gatlin will leave it a husk. Chris is a-maized by the movie. Adrian tries to stalk out some new puns. And the gang talks about how YOU can deal with the Children of the Corn and their patron: He Who Walks Behind the Rows.  Sources:   "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License:CC BY

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the gang fights the most ineffectual secret society ever: The Court of Owls! Will has some thoughts on Gotham's location. Adrian takes a firm stance against heart disease. Chris thinks that it's nIce to see you. And the trio discusses the best way to fight the Court of Owls, and their supernatural assassins: the Talons. Spoiler: It's not hard.  Sources:   Batman Vol2 Issues 1-9 "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License:CC BY

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the geats talk about a famous creature from Anglo-Saxon literature: Grendel! Chris uncovers an ancient conspiracy. Adrian means no disrespect (until he does). Will plays some sad music. And your local geats talk about the best way to kill Grendel. Sources:       "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License:CC BY

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, we are celebrating the holidays by tackling an appropriately themed monster: Frau Perchta! Chris believes that simple solutions work best. Adrian hopes to match with Frau Perchta on Bumble. Will reminds everyone not to commit any crimes. And the gang celebrates the holiday by fighting the Christmas winter witch known as Frau Perhcta!  Sources:  Perchta the Belly-Slitter and Her Kin: A View of Some Traditional Threatening Figures, Threats and Punishments: