Iron, Silver and Salt

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the gents engage with the classics and take on the second of the Heracles's twelve labours: The Lernaean Hydra! Chris would like to remind all listeners: Iron, Silver, and Salt is not a board-certified medical group and to not follow any medical advice we give. Adrian explains one of the 17 mantras of tequila. Will would like to clarify: that is NOT how you pronounce granola. And the boys talk about how you could say the hydra. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lernaean_Hydra https://mythopedia.com/topics/hydra https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Monsters/Lernaean_Hydra/lernaean_hydra.html https://www.theoi.com/Ther/DrakonHydra.html https://mythology.net/greek/greek-creatures/hydra/ https://www.theoi.com/Ther/DrakonHydra.html

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt the boys go head to head with another Kaiju, this time against the great golden dragon himself: King Gidorah! Will really wants to talk about Dune, but he guesses this is ok too. Adrian hopes Mothra will call back. Chris WILL tell you about the godzillaverse, dammit! And your brave heroes tell you how to fight King Gidorah. Sources: "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY https://www.jamendo.com/track/78314/gallows-hill https://wikizilla.org/wiki/King_Ghidorah Chris's godzilla addled brian

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt the boys learn to harness the four elements and go to the world of Avatar the Last Airbender to face off with the malignant spirit: Koh the Face Stealer. Will proposes a sequel podcast solely about Avatar. Chris and Adrian disagree on Aang's parental acumen - the group is torn asunder. The trio becomes earth, wind and fire. And your trio tell you how to fight and beat: Koh the face stealer. Sources: "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY https://www.jamendo.com/track/78314/gallows-hill https://avatar.fandom.com/wiki/Transcript:The_Siege_of_the_North,_Part_2 https://collider.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-netflix-koh/ https://avatar.fandom.com/wiki/Koh https://avatar.fandom.com/wiki/The_Search https://avatar.fandom.com/wiki/Kuruk

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the boys head into the post-apocalyptic future to tackle a famous monster from the Fallout universe, the dreaded Deathclaw! Will would like to correct the record: it was Blackberry seltzer, not blueberry. Adrian has since seen the Fallout show, and can confirm: it's good! Chris doesn't get into the weeds, he IS the weeds! Pop open your Sunset Sarsaparilla (keep the cap) and join us as we venture into the Wasteland.

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the boys go back to their roots to look at a monster from mythology. One that really talks out of it;s own ass: The Shirime! Adrian protects his most valuable asset - his neighborhood. Will thinks our conversations get too up its own ass. Chris thinks these puns are asinine, And the boys tell you how to defend yourself from the ghostly flasher that is the Shirime. Sources: https://matthewmeyer.net/blog/2013/10/12/a-yokai-a-day-shirime/ https://hyakumonogatari.com/2012/08/19/shirime-eyeball-butt/ https://timkanebooks.com/2023/04/05/shirime-the-eyeball-butt-yokai/ https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Shirime https://japanyugen.com/shirime-the-buttock-eye-ghost-folklore/ https://japantruly.com/shirime-the-buttock-eye-ghost/ https://www.japanvenge.com/shirime-the-myths-and-the-legend/

It is April Fools Day! And because it is an April Fools episode we are tackling an appropriately silly topic and facing down against Adrian's longtime nemesis: Mickey Mouse! Adrian reveals his true nature: the Lisan al Gaib! Will was eating his apple and he apologizes for talking with his mouth full. Chris establishes that Michael Mouse is not his friend. And the trio tells you how to take on the threat that is: Mickey Mouse. SteamBoat Willie audio is now public domain, so anything you hear from that is from the original animation. Aren't copyright laws fun? "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY https://www.jamendo.com/track/78314/gallows-hill

This episode we explore the classic Pan's Labyrinth and one of it's iconic creatures, the Pale Man! Chris isn't there to stop us from shilling! Adrian's grandma has some very specific advice. Will explains the concept of a glizzy! We, once again, remind our listeners to never eat the food.

We are going back in time, to the far off year of 2001 (it was over 20 years ago now, feel old yet?) to tackle some good old fashioned pre-9/11 Sci Fi. The Genus from the 2001 film, Evolution. Adrian takes a stand against bald discrimination. Chris confirms he's never put arsenic up someone's rear. Will reminds his co-hosts that the writers for this movie really didn't want to miss the taco truck. And the gang talks about how you can protect yourself from the Genus. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_(2001_film) https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/movies/5c64788e91482f7c81e5f67b/details

In this episode of Iron, Silver, and Salt, the boys look upwards to the stars and find our next foe...the Harvesters from Independence Day and it's sequel, Resurgence! Chris LOVED this movie and can't wait to tell you all about it! Adrian would like to remind listeners to not punch bears, no matter how big you are. Will wants someone to request Evangelion now, but don't do it just for him!

We are back! And just as we have found ourselves back in the timestream again, we are talking about monsters that haunt our third-dimensional perspectives: Stephen King's The Langoliers! Will figures out that the langoliers are the next MCU villains. Adrian reveals his Organized Crime connections. Chris announces he will NOT sue the tiger for eating the gazelle. And your favorite monster hunting trio tells you how to deal with the Langoliers. Sources: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112040/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPi9419ebw https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/133266.Four_Past_Midnight https://stephenking.fandom.com/wiki/The_Langoliers https://stephenking.com/works/television/