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The Magnus ArchivesMAG 140.1 - The Iron GateThis week's episode is the winner from our latest Rusty Fears competition.“The Iron Gate” is written by Cailyn Toomey, read by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Thank you everyone who submitted stories and spread the word!Note: this is a stand-alone piece of fiction and not part of the Magnus canon.Content warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Alex, Rob Young, Jen Van Meter, Jeffrey D Brainerd, Alix Antilla, Lho...2019-06-1314 min
Monsters' AdvocateEncounterWelcome to the final episode of Monsters' Advocate! Congratulations on reaching the end with me, lets send the show off with some encounters that are just too compelling to not include~ReferencesWar-Time Sea Monstershttps://www.top5s.co.uk/5-amazing-cryptid-sightings/http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/UB-85_Atrocityhttp://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/U-28_CreatureGrootslangsFloyd, Rendall (September 20, 1998). "Disappearances feed Grootslang legend". The Augusta Chronicle.Rose, Carol (2001). Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth. W. W...2019-01-0400 minMonsters' AdvocateImportant AnnouncementAn important announcement regarding Monsters' Advocate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-12-1200 minMonsters' AdvocateThe Devil Went Down to JerseyJoin me for a scenic tour of the Garden State, and get in on the juciest Quaker gossip!ReferencesMoran, Mark and Sceurman, Mark (2004). Weird N.J.: Your Travel Guide to New Jersey's Local Legends and Best Kept SecretsS. E. Schlosser. "Joseph Bonaparte and the Jersey Devil". Archived from the original on 2010-02-02.The Jersey Devil & Pine Barrens Folklore - New Jersey Pine Barrens - Pinelands Preservation Alliance". Pinelandsalliance.org. Retrieved 2014-01-04.https://www.csicop.org/si/show/the_jersey_devil_the_real_story2018-12-0600 minMonsters' AdvocateHellhoundsLets take some back roads through the country to meet some downright ominous doggos!ReferenceEl CadejoBurchell, Simon (2007) Phantom Black Dogs in Latin America, Heart of Albion Presshttp://mexicounexplained.com/cadejos-gigantic-dogs-good-evil/BarghestBriggs, Katharine (1976). An Encyclopedia of Fairies. Pantheon Books. pp. 16–17.Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Barghest". Encyclopædia Britannica. 3 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 399.Henderson, William (1879). "Ch. 7". Notes on the folk-lore of the northern counties of England and the borders (2nd ed.). Folk-Lore Society. p. 275.Simpson, Jacqueline and Rou...2018-11-2000 minMonsters' AdvocateBiggest LosersThis week, lets meet some creatures who are probably more scared of thunderstorms than your dog, some creatures that just would really love to meat you, and a race that is mostly known by their absenceReferencesTrollsÁrmann Jakobsson (2008). "The Trollish Acts of Þorgrímr the Witch: The Meanings of Troll and Ergi in Medieval Iceland" in Saga-Book 32 (2008), 39–68.Lindow, John (1978). Swedish Folktales and Legends. University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-03520-8Orchard, Andy (1997). Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend. Cassell. ISBN 0-304-34520-2https...2018-11-0500 minMonsters' AdvocateCailleachThis week, lets get into the spirit by meeting some winter goddesses~ReferencesCailleachMcNeill, F. Marian (1959). The Silver Bough, Vol. 1 -4. William MacLellan, GlasgowRobertson, Boyd; Ian McDonald (2004). Gaelic Dictionary. Hodder Education, Teach Yourself Series. pp. 24–25. ISBN 0-07-142667-1.https://ericwedwards.wordpress.com/2015/02/05/the-cailleach/Celitc owlshttp://livinglibraryblog.com/owl-of-the-celts-ancient-bride-of-the-dead/http://irishhedgerows.weebly.com/folklore.htmlhttps://www.owlpages.com/owls/articles.phpBlodeuweddhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blodeuwedd See ac...2018-10-2200 minMonsters' AdvocateXolotlWelcome back everyone! I brought you dog friend who is also a god and the sun's BFF~ReferencesMexican Hairless Doghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Hairless_Doghttp://www.xoloitzcuintliclubofamerica.org/about_xolosXolotlMaffie, James (2013). Aztec Philosophy: Understanding a World in Motion. University Press of Colorado. ISBN 1-45718-426-5.Milbrath, Susan (2013). Heaven and Earth in Ancient Mexico: Astronomy and Seasonal Cycles in the Codex Borgia. University of Texas Press. ISBN 978-0-292-74373-1.Seler, Eduard (2010). Mexican And...2018-10-0900 minMonsters' AdvocateMan vs. NoodleThis week, lets really stick our hands into the mouth of knowledge! Reallyyyy reach blindly in there. Maybe, if we're lucky, we'll even catch a big one.ReferencesCatfish FaxFroese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). "Pangasianodon gigas" in FishBase.Nelson, Joseph S. (2006). Fishes of the World. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 0-471-25031-7.Lundberg, John G.; Friel, John P. (20 January 2003). "Siluriformes". Tree of Life Web ProjectRobins, Robert H. "Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department: Walking Catfish". Florida Museum of Natural History...2018-09-0300 minMonsters' AdvocateCats and CaninesWhats orange and black and living as your neighbor? The answer may surprise you!Tigers and Were-tigersGoodrich, J.; Lynam, A.; Miquelle, D.; Wibisono, H.; Kawanishi, K.; Pattanavibool, A.; Htun, S.; Tempa, T.; Karki, J.; Jhala, Y. & Karanth, U. (2015). "Panthera tigris". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2015: e.T15955A50659951.Stephen Mills (2004). Tiger. Firefly Books. p. 99. ISBN 978-1-55297-949-5. OCLC 57209158Summers, Montague; Heinrich Kramer, James Sprenger (2000). The Malleus Maleficarum of Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger. Book Tree. pp. 61–65.Summers, Montague (1966). The Werewolf. University Bo...2018-08-2100 minMonsters' AdvocateEven Mo'o DragonsThis is our final episode for the dragon series, so lets go out in style by learning where rainbows come from, nominating 2 monsters for dragonhood, and spending some time with some big Hawaiian lizardsReferencesAmaruSteele, Paul R. (2004). "Encyclopedia of Mythic Narratives, Themes, and Concepts". Handbook of Inca Mythology. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO. pp. 95–98. ISBN 1576073548.Smith, S. (2011). "Generative landscapes: the step mountain motif in Tiwanaku iconography" (Automatic PDF download). Ancient America. 12: 1–69.PiasaColeman, Loren and Clark, Jerome. Cryptozoology A-Z, Fireside. 1999. ISBN 978-0-684-85602-52018-08-0600 min
The Magnus ArchivesMAG 112 - Thrill of the ChaseCase #0111311Statement of Lisa Carmel, regarding her involvement in a series of murders. Statement number 0111311, 13th November 2011.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Phil Catterall, Seb Wake, Graham Knight, Bradley Renshaw, Cailyn Toomey, Hilary Merline, Ben Plopper, Crowbi, Calacatia, Plunder Duck, Robbie Lyons.If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.2018-08-0221 min
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG 101 - ResolutionsJoin Alex, Ben, Bryn, Helen and Lydia as they wait with bated breath for Eren Fairhands to work his magic.In the sanctuary which is the Temple of Aphrodite, it's heals for everyone! Even Sasha...?! The party then returns the heart to the vault before heading to the Tahan family home. Plans are made and the L.O.L.O.M.G. prepare for the next stage in their quest.Thanks to this week's Patrons; Phil Catterall, Seb Wake, Graham Knight, Bradley Renshaw, Cailyn Toomey, Hilary Merline, Ben Plopper, Crowbi, Calacatia, Plunder...2018-08-0153 minMonsters' AdvocateThe Long Way BackWelcome back to the world of dragons! this week we're headed to East Asian mythology to learn about Longs, the metabolism of the Uwabami, and what happens when you grant a pseudo-dragon's wishes!ReferencesChinese LongDikötter, Frank (10 November 1997). The Construction of Racial Identities in China and Japan. C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd. pp. 76–77. ISBN 978-1850652878.Tom, K. S. (1989). Echoes from Old China: Life, Legends, and Lore of the Middle Kingdom. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 0824812859."Dinosaur bones 'used as medicine'". BBC News. 2007-07-06. Retrieved 2007-07...2018-07-2600 minMonsters' AdvocateWesterns, Wurms, and WyvernsIt's time to turn up the heat dear listeners! In honor of our 50th episode, lets take a deep dive into the realm of dragons and learn why you shouldn't throw your problems down the local well to deal with later!References:Dragon Hall of Famehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dragons_in_mythology_and_folklorehttp://www.blackdrago.com/fame.htmIndo-european dragonsJones, David E. (2000), An Instinct for Dragons, New York City, New York and London, England: Routledge, ISBN 0-415-92721-82018-07-0800 minMonsters' AdvocateBATMANThis week, local podcaster fails to come up with a title and we explore why you should always be kind to bats. Sorry for the delay on this one, moving cities is a task and a half~References:Bat Factshttp://www.batrescue.org/batfacts/batfacts.htmlhttps://www.popsci.com/bats-immune-systems-are-totally-uniqueLeutogiPatricia Monaghan, PhD (2014).Encyclopedia of Goddesses and HeroinesCamazotz E. Siarkiewicz, Słowo wstępne, [w:] Popol Vuh. Księga Rady Narodu Quiché, p 9. ...2018-06-2400 minMonsters' AdvocateJenny HaniverThis week, lets learn about some creatures with fins, and find out how to make some money in the 1500s, what to do if you accidentally kill your mortal lover, and find a possible reason for why us humans have so little hair~References:DugongJøn, A. Asbjørn (1998). "Dugongs and Mermaids, Selkies and Seals". Australian Folklore: A Yearly Journal of Folklore Studies. University of New England (13): 94–98. Retrieved 30 October 2015.Marsh, H. et al. (2002). Dugong: status reports and action plans for countries and territories. IUCN."Dugong". National Geographic. Retr...2018-06-0500 minMonsters' AdvocateRiseThis week, lets meet the ancestors of the modern phoenix, and learn why you shouldn't pick up random feathers (especially if they're glowing), meet mythology's hottest power couple, and confirm that ornithologists are huge history nerds.References:BennuBudge, e. A. Wallis. The book of the dead the papyrus of ani in the british museum. The egyptian text with interlinear transliteration and translation, a running translation, introduction, etc. Http://www.sacred-texts.com/egy/ebod/index.htmHart, George (2005). The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses (Second ed.). New York...2018-05-1400 minMonsters' AdvocateHarbingersWhen disaster strikes, sometimes the supernatural tries to preemptively lend a hand...but are we always ready to accept it?Lets learn about Mothman's extensive resume, a red dwarf with beautiful eyes, and two very sad and one not so sad gals-References:Mothman"Couples See Man-Sized Bird...Creature...Something". Point Pleasant Register Point Pleasant, WV Wednesday, November 16, 1966. WestVA.Net, Mark Turner. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007"First sighting of the Mothman". Wvcommerce.org. 1966-11-12.Associated Press (Dec 1, 1966). "Monster Bird With Red Eyes May Be Crane"...2018-04-3000 minMonsters' AdvocateThe Qilin and the UnicornThis week, lets learn about your new, highly fashionable defense attorney, and hear the story of why not everyone should follow their dreams, especially if they involve unicorns~References:Unicornshttp://mentalfloss.com/article/79557/curious-case-ringlings-living-unicornCtesias (390 BC). "45". Indica (Τα Ἰνδικά)Linda S Godfrey (2009). Mythical creatures. Chelsea House Publishers. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-7910-9394-8.https://www.fastcompany.com/40421599/inside-the-unicorn-economyQilinWilson, Samuel M. "The Emperor's Giraffe", Natural History Vol. 101, No. 12, December 1992"qilin (Chinese mythology)". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 24 July 2011.http://yokai.com...2018-04-1600 minMonsters' AdvocateHeart of DinosaursThis week we finish our saurian studded world wide tour with a cattle rustler in the outback, a dinosaur that just wants to get ahead in Papa New Guinea, and the most famous dinosaur cryptids you've never heard of~Expeditions:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mokele-mbembeMokèlé-mbèmbéClark, Jerome (1993). Unexplained! 347 Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences, and Puzzling Physical Phenomena. Visible Ink PressGibbons, William J. (2006). Missionaries And Monsters. Coachwhip Publications. ISBN 978-1930585249.Mackal, Roy P. (1987). A Living Dinosaur? In Search of Mokele-MbembeRegu...2018-04-0400 minMonsters' AdvocateDinosaurs and CowboysLife finds a way....and this week, we're going to talk about where and how you might expect to run into that life!! That's right, buckle up for a special two parter on Dinos, Dinos, and more dinos! Because why let the extant species have all the fun?ReferencesArica Monsterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atacama_Deserthttp://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Arica_Monsterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dromaeosauridae#Group_behaviorhttp://s8int.com/phile/dino44.htmlQuetzalcoatlushttps...2018-03-2000 minMonsters' AdvocateAnimalsThis week, we'll take a look at two common types of animal wives, and learn how forcing someone to marry you can doom an entire island!ReferencesSwan MaidenBolte, Johannes; Polívka, Jiří (2014) [1918]. "193. Der Trommler". Anmerkungen zu den Kinder- und Hausmärchen der Brüder Grimm (in German). 4. Dieterich. pp. 406–417 (416).Miller, Alan L. (1987), "The Swan-Maiden Revisited: Religious Significance of" Divine-Wife" Folktales with Special Reference to Japan", Asian Folklore Studies, Vol. 46 (No. 1): 55–86, JSTOR 1177885 Selkie“Baily's Magazine of Sports & Pastimes". 42. July 1884: 355–356.Hardie, Ali...2018-03-0500 minMonsters' AdvocateLitThis week, lets do the opposite of literally every rule in the fae book and go towards the light! Who knows, you may just end up crashing the cutest wedding ever~ReferencesBoi tata[The BOITATÁ]. Terrabrasileira.net (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on December 18, 2009.CASCUDO, Chamber , Dictionary of Brazilian FolkloreFERREIRA, Aurelio Buarque de Hollanda. Aurelio dictionaryKitsunebi鈴木 2002, pp. 38–39多田 1990, pp. 344–345Lombardi, Linda. "Kitsune: The Fantastic Japanese Fox". tofugu.comColt Pixy and FriendsWilliam Grant Stewart (1823...2018-02-2000 min
Monsters' AdvocateHeartfreeze- A Patreon Bonus EpisodeI partied a little too hard last week...and so, I didn't finish the episode I intended to release this week on time. Anyone up for a bonus episode instead? Here's a sneak peak at the sort of bonus content you would get if you were a Monsters' Advocate patron! Enjoy~References:http://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2009/01/cannibal-giants-of-snowy-northern.htmlhttp://www.native-languages.org/chenoo.htmhttp://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/ne/al/al49.htm#fr_131 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-01-2900 min
Monsters' AdvocateCold SnapThis week, lets cozy up with some familiar carnivores in some unfamiliar shapes and learn a little bit more about some creatures of Inuit mythology.ReferencesArtic wolfhttp://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/species/profiles/mammals/arcticwolf/AmarokRink, Hinrich (1997). Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo. Mineola: Dover Publications. ISBN 9780486299662Macdonald, David (1992) The Velvet Claw: A Natural History of the Carnivores, p. 119-144, New York: Parkwest, ISBN 0-563-20844-9http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/WaheelaAmphycionidsJacobs, Louis L. Jacobs; Scott, Kathleen Marie: Evolution of Tertiary Mammals of North America: Terrestrial carnivores, Cambridge University Press, 1998Sorkin, B. 2008: A biomechanical constraint on body...2018-01-1500 min
Monsters' AdvocateAn Encounter of the Interview KindWelcome to 2018! Let's bring in the New Year with a very special interview with special guest Nicholas Sauerbrunn, full time alien enthusiast, part time cousin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-01-0100 min
Monsters' AdvocateHappy HowlidaysIt's almost here folks, the shortest day of the year! Thursday December 21st is the winter solstice, and that means in addition to all the human winter festivities taking place, all the creatures of darkness are getting up to festivities too! Lets learn about the hardest working monster of them all, and werewolf birthday parties!ReferencesKallikantzaroiMiles, Clement A. (2008). Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan. USA: Zhingoora Books. p. 244. ISBN 978-1434473769.Vuković, Milan T. (2004). "Божићни празници". Народни обичаји, веровања и пословице код Срба [Serbian folk customs, beliefs, and sayings] (in Serbian) (12 ed.).https://www.sfakia-crete.com/sfakia-crete/christmas.htmlhttp://villains.wikia.com/wiki/KallikantzarosChristmas werewolveshttp://blog.sfgate.com/culture/2009/12/20/25-days-of-weird-christmas-christmas...2017-12-1800 min
Monsters' AdvocateCrawlAre you itching for more invertebrate content? Well itch no more! This week, lets take a look at just a few invertebrates and their relationship to mythology in a very special slightly longer episode~References:The Scarab, the Mantis, and The CicadaClausen, Lucy W. (1954). Insect Fact and Folklore. Macmillan, New York.Egan, Rory B. (1994). Cicada in Ancient Greece. Third issue, November 1994.Pat Remler (2010). "Scarab beetle". Egyptian Mythology A to Z (3rd ed.). Infobase Publishing. pp. 169–171. ISBN 978-1-60413-926-6.Prete, Frederick R.; Wells, Harrington.: Wells, Patrick H. (1999). "The Predatory Behavior of Mantids: Historical Attitudes and Contemporary Questions". In Prete, Fr...2017-12-0400 min
Monsters' AdvocateHog WildHere piggy piggy, there piggy piggy, everywhere piggy piggy~ Lets learn about some giant boars in mythology,and find out just what makes boars such good monsters!Hint: the tusks don't hurtReferenceWild Boarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_boarhttp://factsanddetails.com/asian/Northern_Asian_and_European_Animals/sub2_8b/entry-4910.htmlTwrch TrwythJones, Gwyn; Jones, Thomas (1993), "Culhwch and Olwen", The Mabinogion, Everyman Library, London: J.M.Dent, pp. 80–113, ISBN 0-460-87297-4 (Revised edition 1993; Indexed 1989; first published Everyman Library 1949)Babi NgepetSunyoto, Agus (2004). Sang pembaharu: perjuangan dan ajaran Syaikh Siti Jenar. LKiS Pelangi Aksara. ISBN 978-979-3381-55-8.Asian Folklore Institute; So...2017-11-2000 min
Monsters' AdvocateSamhainThis week, we learn the reason for the season, and I suggest going door to door posing as a dangerous otherworldly being to threaten your neighbors into giving you food! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-10-2900 min
Monsters' AdvocateUnexpectedWish on falling stars all you want, just don't go chasing them.Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesFeschino, Frank C (2004). The Braxton County Monster: The Cover-Up of the Flatwoods Monster Revealed. Quarrier Press. ISBN 1-891852-37-X.Nickell, Joe (2000-11-01). "Investigative Files: The Flatwoods UFO Monster""More On The "Green Monster"". Civilian Saucer Investigation (Winter Edition). Project 1947 (Republished by). 1 (2). 1953.https://www.csicop.org/si/show/flatwoods_ufo_monsterhttp://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Flatwoods_Monsterhttps://wvexplorer.com/2014/04/03/five-west-virginia-monsters-0005/3/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-10-1600 min
Monsters' AdvocateNot What They SeemWhere-hyena? Why, all across Africa of course! This week, lets learn all about the spotted hyena, one of most fascinating cats to ever be called a dog.Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesSpotted HyenaEstes, Richard (1992). "The behavior guide to African mammals: including hoofed mammals, carnivores, primates". University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-08085-8.Glickman, Stephen (1995). "The Spotted Hyena from Aristotle to the Lion King: Reputation is Everything – In the Company of Animals", Social Research, Volume 62Kruuk, Hans (1972). "The Spotted Hyena: A Study of Predation and Social Behaviour". University of California Press. ISBN 0226455084.Hyaena Specialist Gr...2017-10-0200 min
Monsters' AdvocatePetrifiedThis week, a reminder to always carry a mirror, and some fun new candidates in the new household pet category!Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesBasiliskFernández, Pollux (1994). Monstruos, duendes, y seres fantásticos de la Mitología cántabra (in Spanish). Madrid: Anaya. ISBN 978-84-207-5630-1.Knight, Charles (1854). The English cyclopaedia: a new dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Bradbury and Evans. pp. 51–52. Retrieved 8 October 2010.Peter Costello (1979). The Magic Zoo: The Natural History of Fabulous Animals. Sphere Ltd. p. 129.Pliny the Elder, eds. John Bostock, Henry Thomas Riley (translators) (1855). "The Natural History". Retrieved 2009-06-10.Co...2017-09-1800 min
Monsters' AdvocateEclipseThis week is short and sweet, much like the cosmic event that always leaves civilizations all over the world in darkness and wonder. Lets find out what ate the sun.Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesGeneral Solar Eclipse Mythshttps://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar-eclipse-myths.htmlhttp://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/11/131101-solar-eclipse-myth-legend-space-science/http://www.ajc.com/news/national/sun-eating-demons-bizarre-but-brilliant-myths-and-superstitions-about-solar-eclipses/QTAmVLA9m1z4KVCUIeTVuI/https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/8/18/16078886/total-solar-eclipse-folkloreSkoll and HatiOrchard, Andy (1997). Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend. Cassell. ISBN 0-304-34520-2http://norse-mythology.org/skoll-hati/Bul-GaeEncyclopedia of Korean Folklore and Traditional...2017-09-0400 min
Monsters' AdvocateDalby SpookThis week, lets meet a real celebrity, the extra clever eight wonder of the world! Is he a spirit, a phantom, a spook? I don't know, but boy is he a real homebody.Gef Research:http://gefmongoose.blogspot.co.ukhttps://www.historicmysteries.com/gef-the-talking-mongoose/http://asmanxasthehills.com/the-dalby-spook/http://www.isleofman.com/welcome/history/mythology-and-folklore/the-dalby-spook/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-08-2100 min
Monsters' AdvocateWar Dancethey're long, wiggly, and combine all the best qualities of both a cat and a snake. This episode, lets give weasels a chance, and learn a little bit about the weird and complicated relationship these rodentivores have with humanity.Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comWeasel factshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weaselhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MustelidaeWeasel culturehttp://mythfolklore.net/aesopica/oxford/350.htmhttp://www.native-languages.org/legends-weasel.htmRamidrejuhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RamidrejuKamaitachi and Pipe foxes石塚 1959, pp. 28-34南信濃村史 遠山』長野県南信濃村 1983年多田克己 (1990). 幻想世界の住人たち IV 日本編. Truth in fantasy. 新紀元社. pp. 212–213. ISBN 978-4-915146-44-2.早川孝太郎 (1974). "小県郡民譚集". 日本民俗誌大系. 第5巻. 角川書店. p. 91. ISBN 978-4-04-530305-0.千...2017-07-3100 min
Monsters' AdvocateToothy GodsThis summer, lets take a swim with one of natures most maligned predators, and take a moment to look at them from a different angle; not as mindless killing machines, but maybe...gods?Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesShark Factshttp://brilliantmaps.com/sharks-vs-humans/http://earthsky.org/earth/shark-attacks-worldwide-2016http://time.com/4375657/shark-attacks-climate-change/http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/03/great-white-shark-numbers-rising-cape-cod/http://www.grindtv.com/wildlife/5-possible-reasons-for-increased-shark-activity-in-southern-california/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SharkDakuwaqaBed the turtle softly: legends of the South Pacific by Mary Edith Branham and Joel S. BranhamDeuba: A Study of a Fijian Village...2017-07-1700 min
Monsters' AdvocateMissingA good cryptid is hard to find...unless of course, you have a database! Lets look at tracking cryptids worldwide, as well as how tech is making cryptid hunting easier than ever!Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesLoch Ness Monster Missinghttp://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/loch-ness-monster-gone-missing-10242740http://www.lochnesssightings.com/index.asp?pageid=498361Bigfoot Databasehttp://www.bfro.net/gdb/Loveland FrogmanHaupt, Ryan (30 June 2015). "Skeptoid #473: The Loveland Frog". Skeptoid. Retrieved 22 June 2017.Shubel, Lisa (4 August 2016). "Local legend: Does the Loveland Frogman live on?". Fox19. Retrieved 6 August 2016.http://www.wcpo.com/news...2017-07-0300 min
Monsters' AdvocateWabbit Seasonthis week, be vewy quiet, We're hunting wabbits. And by hunting, I mean of course nothing of the sort! So lets learn about some vewy wascally wabbits throughout the world, and check in with our favorite antler sporting bunnies. Sorry about the voice quality and my inability to pronounce Skvader, I am bad at talking and this episode was recorded in a bedroom~Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferences:Difference between Rabbits and RodentsSmith, Andrew T. "Lagomorph". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2013-08-13.Shope Papilloma VirusKreider, JW; Bartlett, GL (1981). "The Shope p...2017-06-1900 min
Monsters' AdvocateAre You Here?Have you ever had an imaginary friend, and they were so cool you wished they were real? Well lets make it happen! This week, find out how to make your imaginary friend a real being in the real world a la DigimonLets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesTulpaAshcroft-Nowicki, Dolores; Brennan, J.H. (2002). Magical Use of Thought Forms: A Proven System of Mental & Spiritual Empowerment (1st ed.). St. Paul, Minnesota: Llewellyn. p. 25. ISBN 9781567180848.David-Neel, Alexandra; DʼArsonval, A. (2000). Magic and Mystery in Tibet. Escondido, California: Book Tree. ISBN 1585090972.Joffe, Ben (13 February 2016). "P...2017-06-0500 min
Monsters' AdvocateDunkin DemonHello Monster Enthusiasts! It's good to be back, and to show you how much I've missed you, this episode's even got a little extra something to it...We're keepin it local and fresh with a sick new sound and a demon that just wants to be left alone by teens.Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferences:Dover Demon SightingsSullivan, Mark (October 29, 2006). "Decades later, the Dover Demon still haunts". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 7 March 2014.https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2013/10/25/monsters-new-england/2vkXK8GhxUIDLAWfLblqaO/story.htmlhttps://pararational.com/dover-demon-sightings/http://www.rense...2017-05-2200 min
Monsters' AdvocateHaitus AnnouncementDear Listeners,Monster's Advocate is going on a temporary haitus, because right now life is just too crazy for me to give you the quality of episode you deserve.Don't worry though, we'll be back May 22nd, bigger and better than ever~Love you all!Cailyn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-04-2400 min
Monsters' AdvocateWish GrantedWe all want things we don't have, that's why we wish! This episode, I'll show you how to be a little more proactive with your wishes, by telling you how to ransom magical creatures in exchange for magic! Careful what you wish for~Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesFish and You"Russian sturgeon: Acipenser gueldenstaedti (Brandt)". NatureGate. Retrieved 2013-12-25.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fisherman_and_His_WifeLeprechaunsMcAnally, David Russell. Irish Wonders. New York: Weathervane Books, 1888.Koch, John T. (2006). Celtic Culture: A Historical Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 1851094407.Yeats...2017-04-1100 min
Monsters' AdvocateStrange BeastsHi Guys! Sorry this is late and sounds weird, I was sick, which is not great for podcast-making. Anyway I hope you enjoy this silly 20th episode special, I love you all!Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesKing KongVaz, Mark Cotta (2005). Living Dangerously: The Adventures of Merian C. Cooper, Creator of King Kong. Villard. ISBN 1-4000-6276-4.GodzillaKalat, David (2010). A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series. McFarland. ISBN 9780786447497.Ryfle, Steve (1998). Japan’s Favorite Mon-Star: The Unauthorized Biography of the Big G. Toronto: ECW Press. ISBN 1550223488.Tsutsui, Wi...2017-04-0400 min
Monsters' AdvocateDown UnderWe've done types of monster, and monstrous behavior, but you know what we haven't done? Monstrous locations! And I can't think of a better place to start than a country that once waged a war against a bird and lost. Curious?Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesThe Emu Warhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu_WarYara-ma-yha-whoMelton, J. Gordon. The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead. Omnigraphics, Incorporated; 1999.Smith, W. Ramsey. Myths and Legends of the Australian Aboriginals. Farrar & Rinehart, : New York. p. 342Bunyip and DiprotodonGeorge French Angus(1847) Savage Life...2017-03-2800 min
Monsters' AdvocateKing of the CatsWho's feeling frisky? Cats have been around for 9,000 years and they're still just as wild as ever. Let's learn about the ultimate political party animal, and meet some real life cat fairies!Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferences:Cat FactsWade, Nicholas (29 June 2007). "Study Traces Cat's Ancestry to Middle East". New York Times. New York: NYTC. Retrieved 2 April 2008.Winters, L, Walter GE IMPACTS of FERAL and FREE-RANGING CATS on Bird Species of Conservation Concern American Bird Conservancy, 31 May 2005. Archived 13 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine.http://www.independent.co.uk/news...2017-03-2100 min
Monsters' AdvocateLady BoidsWoops this episode ended up being almost double the length of a normal episode! You don't mind, do you? I just have a lot of feelings about bird women, and soon you will too~Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comTrumpeter Finch Song:http://www.xeno-canto.org/358584Melodius Warbler Song:http://www.xeno-canto.org/297605References:HarpiesAdrian Room, Who's Who in Classical Mythology, p. 147 ISBN 0-517-22256-6Argonautica, book II; Ovid XIII, 710; Virgil III, 211, 245Virgil, Aeneid 3.209SirensPerry, "The sirens in ancient literature and art", in The Nineteenth Century, reprinted in...2017-03-1400 min
Monsters' AdvocateA Griffin of A Different ColorGriffins are pretty cool, who doesn't like a good eagle lion combo? That's right, no one, so lets learn all the ways you can mix and match a griffin and introduce the exciting sequel to griffins!*p.s. A British male griffin is actually called a Keythong now, my bad! You'll get it if you listen.Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesGriffinsAdrienne Mayor, Archeology Magazine, November–December 1994, pp 53–59; Mayor, The First Fossil Hunters, 2000.Neva, Elena. "Central Asian Jewelry and their Symbols in Ancient Time" Artwis; citing Pugachenkova, G. (1959) "Grifon v dr...2017-03-0700 min
Monsters' AdvocateBrer RabbitIn honor of Black History Month, lets see what Brer Rabbit and all the other Brer animals are up to.Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesJoel Chandler HarrisCochran, Robert (2004). "Black father: the subversive achievement of Joel Chandler Harris". African American Review. 38 (1): 21–34Walker, Alice (Summer 1981). "Uncle Remus, No Friend of Mine". Southern Exposure. 9: 29–31.Sundquist, Eric (1998). To Wake the Nations: Race in the Making of American Literature. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. ISBN 0-674-89331-X.Trickster HareHare: Infamous Trickster God. godchecker.comBrer Rabbit TalesLester, Julius (1987). The Tales of Uncle Remu...2017-02-2800 min
Monsters' AdvocateOh Deer!Hey monster fans! I'm going to start releasing on Monday evenings I think, because my mornings are about to get a whole lot busier. Also sorry about the audio quality on this one, my mic was being dumb. Anyway, Please enjoy these deer!Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesDeer Attack Video:https://www.snotr.com/video/5813/When_Deer_AttackGeneral Deer Factshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer#AnatomyWhite-tailed DeerVerCauteren, Kurt C. & Michael J. Pipas (2003). "A review of color vision in white-tailed deer". Wildlife Society Bulletin. 31 (3): 684–691. Retrieved September 20, 2013."ADW: Odocoileus virginianus: In...2017-02-2100 min
Monsters' AdvocateLove BitesHappy Valentine's Day Listeners! This week we'll look at some monsters who love to love humans, and I will offer an orthodox suggestion for your V-day plans~Also, I'm doing a giveaway! rate and review on iTunes or comment with what you'd like to hear more of on any of our soc meds and you will be entered to win a DnD sticker set! Winner will be announced 2/21.Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferences:Incubus/ SuccubusDavidson, Jane P. (2012). Early modern supernatural : the dark side of European culture, 1400-1700. Santa...2017-02-1400 min
Monsters' AdvocateDon't Touch That DialDon't you hate it when someone touches your stuff without asking? I do, so let's learn about some delinquent monsters who throw stuff, break stuff, pretend to be stuff, and are stuff. Kinda.Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comThe short I mentioned: https://tinyurl.com/z5g6p3eReferences:PoltergeistAllan Kardec, Le Livre des Esprits. (2000). chapter 106, Jean de Bonnot. p.46Terence Hines. (2003). Pseudoscience and the Paranormal. Prometheus Books. p. 98. ISBN 978-1573929790GremlinsConant, Jennet. The Irregulars: Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Wartime Washington. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2008...2017-02-0700 min
Monsters' AdvocateFearsome CrittersEver wonder what scares an old timey lumberjack? No? Well its time to find out anyway with a collection of monsters so bizarre and wonderful that they have their own group name!Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferences:Fearsome CrittersCohen, Daniel. Monsters, Giants, and Little Men from Mars: An Unnatural History of the Americas. (New York: Doubleday, 1975)Dorson, Richard M. Man and Beast in American Comic Legend. (Bloomington, IN: Indiana Univ. Press, 1982.)Tryon, Henry Harrington. Fearsome Critters. (Cornwall, NY: Idlewild Press, 1939)Squonk, Axehandle hound, Argopelter and the TripoderoBorges, Jorge...2017-01-3100 min
Monsters' AdvocateMy Hungry PonyThis episode is all about horses who like to bite,and is extra long because I didn't realize how many waterhorses there are! Like for real, what's going on with all these murder ponies?Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesNuckelaveeBriggs (2002), p. 67Traill Dennison (1891), p. 131Westwood & Kingshill (2012), p. 388TangieBriggs, Katharine Mary (2002), Fairies in Tradition and Literature, Psychology Press, ISBN 978-0-415-28601-5Edmondston, Thomas (1866), An Etymological Glossary of the Shetland & Orkney Dialect, Adam and Charles Black, pp. 125, 126Ceffyl DŵrRose, Carol (2001). Giants, Monsters & Dragons, An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend a...2017-01-2400 min
Monsters' AdvocateBrain Food with GraceThis week, please enjoy something a little different; an extra special interview with our resident zombie expert! We'll go over zombie-the origin story, different types of brain munchers, and real life walkers both human and other!Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesAckermann, Hans-W, and Jeanine Gauthier. "The Ways and Nature of the Zombi." JSTOR.American Folklore Society, 1991. Web. 16 Apr. 2014.Buckland, Raymond. Signs, Symbols & Omens: An Illustrated Guide to Magical & Spiritual Symbolism. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 2003. Print.Danticat, Edwidge. The Farming of Bones: A Novel. New York, NY: Penguin, 1998...2017-01-1700 min
Monsters' AdvocateEye of NewtHi Everyone! Sorry about the impromptu haitus last week :< /> See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-01-1000 min
Monsters' AdvocateNatural EnemiesThis week we'll go over some monsters that love to hate, and JK Rowling will briefly thwart our quest to find awesome monsters. Not to worry though, we always get our monsterLets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferences:The Garuda and the NagaVishnu Purana: Book I, Chapter XV The Vishnu Purana, translated by Horace Hayman Wilson, 1840. p. 112.http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/air-creatures-of-the-sky/opposites-attack/The Lion and The UnicornOpie and P. Opie, The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes (Oxford University Press, 1951, 2nd edn., 1997), pp. 442-3.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...2016-12-2700 min
Monsters' AdvocateMerry CreepmasHarpy Holidays everyone! This episode doesn't contain any Harpies, but monster puns are hard. Despite the lack of Harpies, please enjoy learning about a few much under-celebrated Christmas monsters.*Disclaimer: this episode contains mentions of holiday themed evisceration, as well as gratuitous child-eating and minor mentions of corporal punishment. Please use your discretion in determining if your child is ready to handle these topics.*Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferences:Saber-tooth Catshttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140401112022.htmhttp://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/did-humans-coexist-saber-cats/Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblinshttp://www.goodreads.com...2016-12-2000 min
Monsters' AdvocateBe PoliteThis episode we'll be covering some rather polite monsters who just want you to be the best you you can be-even if that means smothering you.Lets Be SocialFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:https://monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:https://monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Email: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesJapanese Giant Salamander"Japanese Giant Salamander". Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Retrieved 2016-06-13.Japanese River OtterMueller, Jennifer. "Extinct Otters". PawNation. Demand Media. Retrieved October 23, 2014.Kappa怪異・妖怪伝承データベース: 河童雑談 [Folktale Data of Strange Phenomena and Yōkai] (in Japanese). International Research Center for Japanese Studies.Ashkenazi, Michael (2003). Handbook of Japanese Mythology. ABC-CLIO. pp. 195–196. ISBN 1-57607-467-6. Retrieved December 22, 2010.Foster, M...2016-12-1300 min
Monsters' AdvocateWho?This week's episode is all about the owlsEnjoy finding a new cure for alcoholism, a story about an owl looking for love, and some not so good old fashioned were-owls .Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MonstersAdvocateemail : monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.com. References:Athena and the Little OwlDeacy, Susan, and Alexandra Villing. Athena in the Classical World. Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill, 2001. Print.Owls in Aztec Mythology"Mictlantecuhtli". Ancient History Encyclopedia.LakshmiAjnatanama (1983), Symbolism in Hinduism, Chinmaya Mission Publication, ISBN 978-8175971493, page 317-318Owl FactoidsBrowne, Vee. 1995. "Animal Lore & Legend: Owl". Scholastic.Knowling, Philip. 1998. "A Wisdom of Owls". Avenue Press.Weinstein, Krystyna. 1990. "The...2016-12-0600 min
Monsters' AdvocateBloodsuckersThis week's episode is up a little early because I have a flight to Oregon to catch tomorrow!Enjoy an episode about some of our favorite hematophages, featuring media darling El Chupacabra.Also, we have an email now! monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.com. If you have any suggestions for topics, cool info about past monsters, or if there’s anything you’d like to hear more of please write in to let me know!References:Everyday Bloodsuckershttp://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/flying-snake/http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20151214-nine-creatures-that-drink-the-blood-of-other-animalshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematophagyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hood_mockingbirdhttps://en.wiki...2016-11-2900 min
Monsters' AdvocateBad DogMonster's Advocate will be a weekly podcast focused around the unsung heros of myths and legends, the monsters! We’ll take a look at some monster-centric myths and legends, some not so ancient cryptids, and everything inbetween and try to sort out possible origin species, biological impetus for why they do what they do, and why we love to hear about them. Today's episode will be about some sweet legendary dogs!References: Dog FactsSkoglund, P.; Ersmark, E.; Palkopoulou, E.; Dalén, L. (2015). "Ancient Wolf Genome Reveals an Early Divergence of Domestic Dog Ancestors and Admixture into High-Latitude Breeds". Current Biology. 25 (11): 1515–9. doi:1...2016-11-2200 min
Monsters' AdvocatePythonWelcome to the very first episode of Monster's Advocate! Monster's Advocate will be a weekly podcast focused around the unsung heros of myths and legends, the monsters! We’ll take a look at some monster-centric myths and legends, some not so ancient cryptids, and everything inbetween and try to sort out possible origin species, biological impetus for why they do what they do, and why we love to hear about them. Today's episode will be about Pythons, our extra cuddly snake friends! References:Snake FactsMcDiarmid RW, Campbell JA, Touré T. 1999. Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, vol...2016-11-1600 min