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Long before Halloween became a celebration of costumes and candy, the ancient Scottish imagination filled the darkness with witches, spirits, fairies, and supernatural riders. Among the most mysterious of these figures was Nicnevin, a shadowy witch-queen associated with Hallowe'en, supernatural gatherings, and the eerie traditions surrounding the Otherworld.

Was she a powerful witch, a fairy queen, an ancient supernatural figure, or something even older? Her true origins remain uncertain, but legends portray Nicnevin as a formidable ruler of the night, possibly leading witches and supernatural beings across the Scottish landscape.

In this chilling journey into Scottish folklore, discover the mysterious woman behind the legend of Nicnevin, her connection to the Wild Hunt, Halloween traditions, witches, and the supernatural world—and why her story continues to haunt the imagination centuries later.

When the night grows dark and the hoofbeats begin, whatever you do... don't look back.

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What if the U.S. Navy had discovered a way to make a warship disappear?

In this episode of What’s Shakin With Shaner, we dive into one of the most enduring mysteries and conspiracy legends of World War II—the infamous Philadelphia Experiment.

According to the legend, sometime in 1943, the USS Eldridge became the subject of a top-secret Navy experiment designed to make ships invisible to enemy radar. But the experiment allegedly went far beyond radar invisibility. Witnesses claimed the ship was surrounded by a strange green fog, vanished from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and suddenly appeared hundreds of miles away in Norfolk before returning.

Join Shakin Shaner & Psycho Bob as they step into the fog, turn down the lights, and investigate the strange story of the Philadelphia Experiment—where history, science, conspiracy, and a little bit of the impossible collide.

Because sometimes the most fascinating mysteries aren't the ones we can prove. They're the ones that make us ask: "But what if it really happened?"

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If you grew up watching Scooby-Doo, The Jetsons, Yogi Bear, Jonny Quest, Wacky Races, or The Smurfs, chances are you already knew Don Messick—you just didn't know his name. One of animation's most talented and prolific voice actors, Messick brought an astonishing variety of characters to life, including Scooby-Doo, Astro, Boo-Boo Bear, Ranger Smith, Muttley, Dr. Benton Quest, Papa Smurf, and Azrael.

Of course, no Psycho Bob Says episode would be complete without a healthy dose of feline commentary. Bob is particularly impressed that the man who gave us Scooby-Doo also voiced Azrael, Gargamel's cat, proving once again that cats have excellent taste in entertainment.

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For nearly 500 years, the tomb of Polish King Casimir IV Jagiellon remained sealed beneath Wawel Cathedral. When the royal tomb was opened in 1973 for conservation work, no one expected the discovery to become one of history's strangest "curse" stories. Within the following years, members of the 12-person restoration team died prematurely, leading to rumors of a Jagiellonian curse.

The mystery took an unexpected turn when microbiologist Bolesław Smyk identified Aspergillus flavus in samples from the tomb. The fungus can produce dangerous aflatoxins and its spores can cause serious respiratory infections under the right conditions. While scientists cannot definitively attribute every death to the fungus, the discovery provided a far more plausible explanation than a supernatural curse.

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 In this episode of Psycho Bob Says…, Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob dive into one of the strangest and most unsettling gadgets of the Cold War: the CIA’s infamous “heart attack gun.” Discover how this bizarre assassination device worked, why saxitoxin was involved, and how the weapon came to public attention during the 1975 Church Committee hearings. We also separate the documented history from the conspiracy theories surrounding the gun—and ask the big question: was it ever actually used? It’s a fascinating trip into the shadowy world of Cold War espionage, where sometimes the strangest stories are the ones that are actually true. 

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In this episode, Shakin Shaner Psycho Bob and returning guest Jody revisit one of the most underrated action films of the 1990s—The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996). Starring Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson, this cult classic blends explosive action, razor-sharp dialogue, and a gripping tale of espionage into one unforgettable movie.

Join us as we break down the film's unforgettable characters, memorable one-liners, behind-the-scenes trivia, and why this Shane Black-penned thriller deserves far more recognition than it received upon its original release. We discuss Geena Davis's impressive stunt work, Samuel L. Jackson's scene-stealing performance, Renny Harlin's direction, and the incredible practical effects that helped make this film a favorite among action movie fans. 

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Psycho Bob the Cat dives into one of America's most enduring culinary debates: ketchup versus catsup.  From ancient Southeast Asian fish sauces to the rise of Heinz and the standardization of "ketchup," discover the surprisingly rich history behind the famous tomato condiment. Packed with humor, historical trivia, and Psycho Bob's trademark feline wisdom, this article explores how language, tradition, and family history can turn a simple bottle of sauce into a cultural phenomenon. 

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Long before superheroes, fantasy warriors, and legendary kings filled the pages of literature, there was Gilgamesh—the world's first literary hero. In this episode, Psycho Bob and Shaner  explore the enduring significance of The Epic of Gilgamesh, humanity's oldest surviving epic poem, and examine how its themes of friendship, grief, mortality, and the search for meaning continue to resonate more than 4,000 years after it was written. From the ancient city of Uruk to modern appearances in Marvel Comics and the film Eternals, Gilgamesh's journey has influenced countless heroes and storytelling traditions. Discover why the first hero in recorded literature remains one of the most important figures in the history of human storytelling. 

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Most werewolf legends are tales of curses, monsters, and terror lurking in the shadows. But what if one of history's most famous werewolves claimed to be a servant of God?

In this episode of Psycho Bob Says…, Psycho Bob the Cat sends Shakin Shaner down a fascinating rabbit hole into the strange case of Thiess of Kaltenbrun, an 80-year-old man who appeared before a court in Swedish Livonia in 1691 and openly declared himself a werewolf.

What followed was one of the most unusual supernatural testimonies ever recorded. Thiess claimed that werewolves were not agents of Satan but "God's hounds"—supernatural warriors who descended into Hell to battle witches and recover stolen crops, livestock, and blessings for the good of humanity.

Join Shaner and Psycho Bob as they explore the historical record, the folklore behind the legend, and the possibility that Thiess may have preserved echoes of ancient pagan traditions hidden beneath the surface of Christian Europe. Along the way, you'll discover why this remarkable story continues to fascinate historians, folklorists, and lovers of the weird more than three centuries later.

Was Thiess a holy werewolf, a folk healer, a keeper of forgotten traditions, or simply one of history's most colorful characters?

Tune in and decide for yourself.

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Grab a snack and join Shakin Shaner, Psycho Bob the Cat, and special guest Scott as they dive headfirst into the sweet battlefield of candy bars. From the ancient origins of cacao in Mesoamerica to the rise of modern chocolate empires, this episode unwraps the surprising history behind one of the world’s favorite guilty pleasures.

Along the way, the crew takes a nostalgic trip back to childhood memories, Halloween candy hauls, and the excitement of buying your favorite treat at the local store. They break down the biggest candy brands, uncover strange and lesser-known candy facts, debate what actually qualifies as a candy bar, and put their taste buds—and opinions—to the test.

The battle reaches full sugar-fueled intensity as Shaner and Scott reveal their Top 3 favorite candy bars and name the treats they’d gladly leave at the bottom of the Halloween bag.

Chocolate history, nerdy rabbit holes, nostalgia, and a few questionable opinions collide in this candy-coated adventure. The only real question left is: what’s your favorite candy bar?

Let the Candy Bar Wars begin.

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