What if a deadly, blood-red worm lurks beneath the sands of the Gobi Desert? This episode of Mondo Freako explores the legend of the Mongolian Death Worm, also known as the Olgoy-Khorkhoi, delving into eyewitness accounts (or lack thereof), cultural significance, and potential scientific explanations.

Rob and Bob discuss the Field Guide entry, quiz each other on its supposed characteristics, and debate the likelihood of its existence. And don't miss the AI Assistant Dad Joke Contest!

Key Topics & Segments:

• [00:41] - Intro Banter
• [04:34] - Field Guide Entry
• [06:02] - Mondo Freako Quiz: Rob quizzes Bob on the Mongolian Death Worm
  • Eyewitness Accounts
  • Misidentification
  • Methods of Killing
  • Explorer Roy Chapman Andrews
  • Ivan Mackerle, Czechoslovakian cryptozoologist
  • Mongolian Prime Minister In 1922
• [11:37] - Electric Shock Debate
• [20:01] - Gobi Desert Composition
• [22:34] - Copper Deposits
• [23:46] - Dad Jokes: AI assistants compete to create the best Mongolian Death Worm dad joke
• [25:56] - Freakin' A or No Freakin' Way!: Rob and Bob give their opinions on whether the Mongolian Death Worm exists
• [29:19] - The Mondo Freako Randomizer: Rob and Bob randomly select next episode’s topic

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

The views and theories expressed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only. Listener discretion is advised. Some content is speculative and based on anecdotal evidence.

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