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The beast who enforced a thousand bedtimes. The tale of the Snallygaster is very wide and varied, but Bob and Rob are not afraid to tell it.

In this episode, Bob and Rob discuss the Snallygaster. In the hills of 18th century Maryland, German immigrants once spoke of a terrifying creature they called the “Schneller Geist” – or “quick spirit.” 

Eventually colloquialized as “Snallygaster,” it was described as a dragon-like beast – half-reptile and half-bird – with enormous wings, a beak lined with razor-sharp teeth, octopus-like tentacles, and a single glowing eye in the center of its forehead. This bloodthirsty creature was said to swoop silently from the sky, snatching livestock and humans for its prey. 

The legend remained largely local folklore until 1909, when a series of newspaper reports thrust the Snallygaster into the national spotlight – turning a regional mythological monster into one of America’s most infamous cryptids.

Special thanks

We’d like to thank Robert from State of the Unknown podcast, as well as Jonathan and Heaven from the Ope, A Ghost podcast for stopping by. You can check out their pods at:

• State of the Unknown podcast: https://stateoftheunknown.com 
• Ope, A Ghost podcast: https://opeaghost.buzzsprout.com 

It’s all for fun

This episode was researched and produced by Rob and Bob of Mondo Freako. The views and theories expressed are for entertainment purposes only. Some (most?) of the content is speculative and based on anecdotal evidence. Listener discretion is advised.

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In this episode, Bob and Rob discuss Doris Stokes – a British spiritualist medium who captivated millions with her apparent ability to communicate with the dead. Rising to fame in the 1970s and 80s, she packed theaters and became a household name through television appearances and bestselling books.

Stokes claimed to relay messages from the departed to grieving audience members, convincing many of her abilities. However, investigators alleged she employed fraudulent techniques – researching attendees beforehand, making high-probability guesses, and planting accomplices in her audiences.

Despite detailed exposés after her death in 1987, Stokes remains polarizing – a source of comfort and proof of an afterlife for believers… and a case study in psychological manipulation for skeptics.

Special thanks

We’d like to thank Ryan Frank from the Baggage podcast, as well as Jonathan and Heaven from the Ope, A Ghost podcast for dropping in. You can check out their pods at:

• Baggage podcast: https://thebaggagepodcast.com
• Ope, A Ghost podcast: https://opeaghost.buzzsprout.com

Related links:

• Don Lane and the James Randi incident regarding Doris Stokes: https://youtu.be/TgXfHGIb8-Y?si=KBWslpG-M7kW0Vgz&t=43

It’s all for fun:

This episode was researched and produced by Rob and Bob of Mondo Freako. The views and theories expressed are for entertainment purposes only. Some (most?) of the content is speculative and based on anecdotal evidence. Listener discretion is advised.

Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.mondofreakopodcast.com
• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/629087083007036 
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mondofreakopodcast.bsky.social
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mondofreakopodcast 

She became a golden girl before the first episode was even conceived. Doris was the elite of the psychic social set and got great exposure on the worldwide stage, especially the talkers on television in the 60s. Rob and Bob investigate the likelihood of Doris’s effectiveness in the psychic realm.

When electrical systems fail and glowing objects appear in the night, what explanation could suffice? This episode of Mondo Freako explores the mysterious events of November 1957 in Levelland, Texas, where multiple witnesses reported encounters with a strange, luminous egg-shaped object that caused vehicles to stall.

Join Rob and Bob as they investigate one of the most compelling mass UFO sighting cases in American history, question the official "ball lightning" explanation, and interview a self-proclaimed ball lightning expert with dubious credentials.

Key Topics & Segments:

• [00:44] - Introduction to the Levelland UFO case of 1957
• [04:05] - Mondo Freako Field Guide entry
• [05:44] - The Mondo Freako Quiz reveals details about the incident
• [16:17] - Timeline of witness accounts
• [24:56] - Interview with retired "Ball Lightning expert" Darren Singebottom
• [31:47] - Post expert interview discussion
• [34:20] - Freakin' A or No Freakin' Way!
• [36:04] - Mondo Freako Randomizer
• [38:26] - Easter Eggs

If you're fascinated by unexplained aerial phenomena and questionable government explanations, subscribe to Mondo Freako for more explorations of the bizarre and mysterious. Leave us a review and share the podcast with fellow lovers of weird things!

Special Thanks:

We’d like to thank Jonathan and Heaven from the Ope, A Ghost podcast for stopping by. You can check out their pod at: https://opeaghost.buzzsprout.com

Relevant Links:

• Project Blue Book: https://www.archives.gov/research/military/air-force/ufos
• The Lubbock Lights (another famous Texas UFO case): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubbock_Lights

The views and theories expressed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only. Listener discretion is advised.

This episode was researched and produced by Rob and Bob of Mondo Freako.

Note: Some of the content is speculative and based on anecdotal evidence.

Contact Us:

• Website: www.mondofreakopodcast.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Join our Facebook group for more Mondo Freako content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/629087083007036

Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mondofreakopodcast.bsky.social

What if a chance encounter in a redwood forest leads to a lifelong belief in Bigfoot? This episode of Mondo Freako features an exclusive eyewitness account of a Bigfoot sighting in Northern California.

Join Rob and Bob as they interview Ted, who shares his unexpected midnight encounter with a running Bigfoot on a deserted forest road – a sighting that left a lasting impression on someone who wasn't looking for cryptids.

Key Topics & Segments:

• [00:45] Intro banter and brief Levelland UFO discussion
• [02:06] Breaking news: Authentic Bigfoot witness located
• [04:44] Field Guide entry on Bigfoot
• [06:15] Interview with Ted, the Bigfoot witness
• [22:43] For the first time, our guest takes the Mondo Freako Quiz!
• [30:53] Tornado warning interrupts the show
• [31:33] Bob and Rob discuss Ted's encounter and share their "Freakin' A" conclusion on Bigfoot's existence

If you're intrigued by eyewitness accounts and the mysteries of the forest, be sure to subscribe to Mondo Freako for more explorations of cryptids and unexplained phenomena.

Leave us a review and share the podcast with fellow cryptid enthusiasts!

Special Thanks:

We’d like to thank Ryan Conner from the Baggage podcast for dropping in. You can check out his pod at: https://thebaggagepodcast.com

Relevant Links:

• The Patterson-Gimlin film: https://youtu.be/Q60mSMmhTZU
• The $6 Million Man Bigfoot episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073677
• Baby Bigfoot footage from Finding Bigfoot (New York Pickup Party Bigfoot): https://youtu.be/pv_5tXVHZpI

The views and theories expressed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only. Listener discretion is advised.

This episode was researched and produced by Rob and Bob of Mondo Freako.

Note: Some of the content is speculative and based on anecdotal evidence.

Contact Us:

• Website: www.mondofreakopodcast.com
• Email: [email protected] 

The show gets interrupted for a special report from the Pacific Northwest as a witness comes forward to talk about a rather interesting encounter with the king of the cryptids, Bigfoot. Rob and Bob are blown away by the report and what the big guy was doing.

What if a Victorian-era bridge in Scotland compels dogs to leap to their doom? This episode of Mondo Freako explores the mysterious Overtoun Bridge in Scotland, where hundreds of dogs have inexplicably jumped off the bridge and into the ravine below since the 1950s.

Join Rob and Bob as they discuss the various theories behind this peculiar phenomenon, learn about the bridge's tragic nickname, and even communicate with the spirit of the bridge itself through the new "Freako Frequency" technology.

Key Topics & Segments:

• [00:46] - Intro Banter: Rob clarifies that "Overtoun" is pronounced as "Overtun" rather than "Overtown"
• [03:32] - Field Guide Entry: Bob reads about the 19th century bridge where hundreds of dogs have jumped off into a 50-foot ravine
• [06:23] - Mondo Freako Quiz: Rob quizzes Bob on the Overtoun Bridge mystery
  • Non-paranormal Theories: Scent lure, optical illusion, acoustic anomalies
  • Mink Attraction: Dogs are particularly attracted to mink scent
  • Dr. David Sands' Conclusion: "Misadventure" due to environmental factors
  • Safety Measures: Warning signs advising owners to keep dogs on leash
  • Surprising Fact: Despite hundreds of jumps, only about 50 dogs have died
  • Thin Places: Discussion of Celtic concept where the veil between worlds is thinner
  • The White Lady: The ghost of Grace Eliza McClure might be luring dogs
• [23:05] - The Freako Frequency: Rob debuts new technology to communicate with the spirit of Overtoun Bridge
• [28:37] - Freakin' A or No Freakin' Way!: Rob and Bob give their opinions on whether there's something supernatural happening at the bridge
• [30:18] - The Mondo Freako Randomizer: Rob and Bob select "The Levelland UFO Case" as the next episode's topic

If you're fascinated by mysterious places where animals behave oddly, be sure to subscribe to Mondo Freako for more explorations. Leave us a review and share the podcast with fellow crypto-enthusiasts!

Special Thanks:

We’d like to thank Ryan Frank from the Baggage Podcast for dropping in. Check out his pod at: https://thebaggagepodcast.com/ 

Relevant Links:

• Overtoun Bridge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtoun_Bridge

The views and theories expressed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only. Listener discretion is advised.

This episode was researched and produced by Rob and Bob of Mondo Freako.

Note: Some of the content is speculative and based on anecdotal evidence.

Contact Us:

• Website: www.mondofreakopodcast.com
• Email: [email protected]