The islandmagee witch trial is irelands best documented witch trial and is believed to have been the last to take place in Ireland resulting in the conviction of 8 women for practicing witch craft and possibly the execution of one husband for the murder of Mary Dunbar using demonic possession 

The J'ba Fofi is an elusive species of giant spider said to stalk the jungles of the democratic republic of the Congo with many legends spreading through local villages namely the Baka people of the Cameroon say these arachnids are apex predators even feeding on human beings who fall into their traps.

this weeks episode is on the legend of the Each Uisce a malevolent shapeshifting water horse known to haunt the shores of inland lakes and sometimes sea docks claiming the lives of unsuspecting victims.

The Fear Liath is a Scottish cryptid said to stalk hikers on the mountain of Ben Mcdui, using the fog as camouflage the fear loath or grey man causes psychological issues with his victims, the legend even dates back as far as the 13th century but many feel the legend proceeds written text.

This week we dive into the legends of the fear gorta and the fear gortach and their potential connection to the Irish famine 

In this weeks episode we look into the legends and modern tales of dinosaurs living in the modern era, across the globe there are many different alleged encounters with some even ending in murder.

Malahide castle in Co Dublin is said to be one of irelands most haunted locations and is filled with the ghosts of those who have passed on, within the historic grounds  various unfortunate events including murder and betrayal have taken place find out more in this weeks episode of the stolen brain podcast.

The legend of the headless horseman was first introduced to the masses in Washington Irvine's sleepy hollow novel but did you know the legend the story is based on originated in Irish folklore.

In episode 3 we talk about the Irish vampire legends that may have inspired bram stokers novel Dracula the original vampire novel. The dearg due and abhertach are popular legends in Irish storytelling that span across Ireland for hundreds of years. let us know what you thought of the episode and don't forget to leave a rating on all platforms.

The Dobhar-Chú is an Irish otter like cryptid said to reside in glenade lake Co Leitrim that has been spotted for hundreds of years, but unlike most other legends this cryptid took a life.