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MonstressEpisode 12 - Madame LaLaurieSometimes the scariest monsters are the real ones, and this sadistic socialite of colonial New Orleans, Louisiana is as real as it gets. Stories like hers are part of why this city became known as one of America's most haunted! Also apologies if the music sounds slightly lower quality on this episode than more recent ones. Due to issues with my laptop speakers, I had to use a separate recording device, but I'm hoping to fix the issue before the next episode.Music:"I Be So Glad When the Sun Goes Down"...
2026-07-0819 minMonstressEpisode 11 - EchidnaYou may not know her name (unless you’re a fan of strange Australian animals) but you’ll definitely know at least one if not more of her beastly children. Meet the ultimate matriarch of monsters, who’s many abominable children were the bane of the ancient Greco-Roman world and are today still some of the most recognizable creatures of mythology. Music:"Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen"Lady Madonna" - The Beatles
2026-06-1819 minMonstressEpisode 10 - Aisha QandichaA beauty, a countess, a rebel, and a sorceress; she's got it all...including your life or sanity if you're not careful! This "genie" definitely isn't here to grant your wishes!Music:"Lalla Aicha 1" - Asmaa Hamzaoui, Bnat Timbouktou"Nour El Ain" - Amr Diab
2026-06-0515 minMonstressEpisode 9 - MiruWho doesn't love filling up on local cuisine while on vacation, especially in an island paradise? Giant cocktails, sweet exotic fruits, live centipedes, human souls... This Polynesian goddess of death is one you definitely don't want to join for dinner! Also, new and improved website has officially launched! Check it out here along with socials below: https://monstress.supapass.io/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583716842806Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstresspod/Music:"He Mele Inoa O Kalakua" - Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu"Nukukehe" - Te...
2026-05-2115 minMonstressEpisode 8 - La LloronaFeliz Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate Mexican and greater Latin American culture and heritage with one of the most famous spirits of grief and loss. To learn more about the struggles currently faced by Latinx immigrants and their families in the United States right now, please visit: https://unidosus.org/issues/immigration/Today is also the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Show your support by wearing red and by visting https://www.niwrc.org/policy-center/mmiwrMusic:"La Llorona" - Alanna...
2026-05-0518 minMonstressEpisode 7 - The AlaBatten down the hatches because a storm's a-brewin'! This demonic weather witch of the Balkans will blow you away! Also, as a result of demand, I'll now be releasing two episodes more frequently; approximately every two weeks. Be prepared for more fiendish female fun! Music:"Boj na Kosovu" (Battle of Kosovo) - Nikola Urošević Gedža"Gimme Shelter" - The Rolling Stones
2026-04-2317 min
Ladies Who LoreA Closer Look: Interview with Storyteller Natalie Huber RodriguezYou've unlocked another Closer Look episode, where we expand on a topic we've touched on before. In this week's episode, the ladies are joined by anthropologist, folklorist and host of the podcast Monstress Natalie Huber Rodriguez! Natalie talks to the ladies about the role of the storyteller and how cultures use storytelling to make sense of the world. So grab a box of Oreos and enjoy our Scottish idioms, this episode will have you itching to tell stories around a fire in no time. You can find Natalie on all social media platforms @asihacuya for her p...
2026-04-221h 14MonstressEpisode 6 - The ManananggalDuring the springtime season of rebirth and new life, meet the monstress who specifically preys on this new life and the unborn. A vile, revolting creature of Filipino folklore who really SUCKS! I'd advise against eating while listening... Also, finally managed to get better sound quality for the musical inserts, hooray!Music:Black Eyed Pease - "The APL Song"BINI - "Pantropiko"
2026-04-0815 min
Femme ForceMMIW: Visibility, Advocacy & Community Healing for Indigenous WomenIn this episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Natalie Huber-Rodriguez to discuss the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement and the urgent need for visibility, advocacy, and systemic change. Together, they unpack the disproportionate violence Indigenous women and girls face, the impact of jurisdictional gaps and systemic racism, and why this crisis remains underreported and under-addressed. Natalie shares her work with the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center and the creation of the Higuayagua women’s circle within her Taino tribal clan, emphasizing the power of community-led healing and cultural connection. They also discuss grassroots activism, including inte...
2026-03-2354 minMonstressEpisode 5 - CaoranachHappy St. Patrick's (Paddy's) Day! While many may know about the saint himself, far less know about the great Mother of Demons that he defeated in order to gain his fame and what she symbolized when it came to one of the most radical cultural changes in Ireland's history. Music:"Siulil a Run" - Celtic Woman"Ireland's Call" - Celtic Thunder
2026-03-1617 minMonstressEpisode 4 - Queen FurraHappy belated Valentine's Day, but more importantly, happy Black History Month! Celebrate by learning the story of one of the fiercest African queens and her female-dominated empire; a queen who, literally, slayed...a lot!Music:"Run the World (Girls)" - Beyonce"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" - Shakira
2026-02-2315 minMonstressEpisode 3 - GrylaNow that the holiday season has officially come to a close, we take a look at a far less than jolly figure of Icelandic Christmas traditions, along with her thirteen devious offspring and demonic man-eating pet. Music: "Little Talks" - Of Monsters and Men"I'll Build You a Fire" - Seabear
2026-01-3114 minMonstressEpisode 2 - The Yuki-onnaAs we enter into the snowy winter months, we take a look at a sinister snow queen of Japan that long pre-dates that of Hans Christian Andersen. Thankfully my microphone equipment is now fully up and running so the sound quality should be a lot better than the first episode, though I'm still working out some kinks. Thanks so much for baring with me!Music:"Haru no Katami" - Chitose Hajime"Hotaru no Hikari (Glow of the Fireflies)" - Chikai Inagaki (Japan's version of "Auld Lang Syne")
2025-12-1714 minMonstressEpisode 1 - The CiguapaPilot episode discussing a being of Dominican folklore called the Ciguapa. Please excuse audio quality as I'm currently still working on things with my microphone and equipment but I wanted to get the episode out by the end of the month. The audio should be at full quality by the next episode.Music:"Similau" (See-me-lo) - Peggy Lee""Albeborael Guayahona Estarei" - Irka Mateo and Eddie GermanMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women Information:https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awareness
2025-12-1715 min
Everything & Anything...and a bit gay PodcastEpisode 88: Discovering Indigenous Identity with Natalie Huber RodriguezIn this episode of Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast, Zach sits down with Natalie Huber Rodriguez—an educator, researcher, and proud member of the Taíno community—to discuss her incredible journey to Caridad de los Indios, Cuba. This episode dives deep into her story of survival and reclamation and what it truly means to claim Indigenous identity in a world still trying to erase it. Natalie recounts her experience of meeting family members for the first time and walking the land her ancestors called home, addressing the profound legacy of Spanish colonization to the Cuban revolution and m...
2025-08-1648 min
Taino RadioThe Taíno Exist! Interview #2Natalie Huber Rodriguez (Asihuacuya), Cuban Siboney Taíno, will discuss about the history and influence of Cacike Hatüey in contemporary times.
2022-02-1156 min