Best Harpy Podcasts (2024)

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 9 & 10 (Humanity & My Moon My Man) 49:19

3h ago49:19

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Lucy's captors learn about her secret mission; David and his team head out to complete Faraday's job but realize that something is off. On the edge of cyberpsychosis but determined to save Lucy, David storms into Night City as Arasaka plots to deploy their ultimate lethal weapon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ota…

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99: Katelyn Hempstead and Betty 56:15

40m ago56:15

56:15

We are joined this week by our first ever returning guest! Katelyn Hempsted returns to update us on her pet ownership status and we discuss the cat distribution system, being a new paw-rent and the potiential for a castle commune. Also Simba may join a band and Cricket has been keeping a naughty little secret. Next week is not only our Redwall book…

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Episode 162 - Manifest Your Own Reality - CULT 1:05:58

6h ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Sierra tells us all about Ramtha's School of Enlightenment for her cult episode. Some of their beliefs like manifesting your own reality and really leaning into the spirituality around you, align with things that we practice ourselves, but like all cults there is a darker side to watch out for. Have you ever received an ad for this cult or been inv…

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98: Gay Animals! 41:17

5d ago41:17

41:17

Happy (belated) Pride! This week we return to one our favourite subjects; those most comforting creature who wave the rainbow flag! We discuss Bonobos who like a bit of everyone, iconic lesbian swans, and penguin babies that have two dads! We also share an emotional Ready Pet Go, so get your tissues ready friends!…

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Episode 161 - What Happened In Aruba - UNSOLVED 1:07:27

4d ago1:07:27

1:07:27

This week for Alecia's unsolved case we learn about a lesser known disappearance in Aruba, that of 14 year old Max DeVries. After going out jet skiing Max doesn't return and the explanations and actions of the man that took him out remain very unsettling and vague. Max's family deserves answers and his story needs to be told. Let us know your thoug…

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Durga: Creator and Destroyer of Difficulties 47:05

5d ago47:05

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Website: https://chthonia.net Publications: https://chthonia.net/publications Merch: https://https://chthoniapodcast.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/chthonia This week, we take a look at Goddess Durga. It is strange that I have covered almost every other major Shakti figure on this podcast, but have not done an episode on the star …

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97: Flying Kites 36:54

9d ago36:54

36:54

It's summer time and you know what that means? FLYING KITES! And we don't mean the kind attached to strings. This week we do a deep dive on these distinct birds with some very rich, and occasionally dark, mythology! (WARNING: there is mention of some dark and potentially triggering themes in the greek mythology portion of this episode) NEWS: Part 2…

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Episode 160 - Dr. Suess Aliens with Creeps and Crimes Podcast - CONSPIRACY 1:01:03

11d ago1:01:03

1:01:03

We are joined by Taylar and Morgan from the Creeps and Crimes Podcast for this very special conspiracy episode. In Fort Gains, where Georgia and Alabama meet, there is a haunted hunting lodge with a deep, heartbreaking, history surrounding the area... There are also aliens! We also experience a couple of creepy moments while recording where you can…

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96: Badgers: the Good, the Bad, and the Stinky 37:09

16d ago37:09

37:09

Badgers! Are they adorable woodland creatures protecting other foresty friends? Well... maybe not! This week we learn that badgers are fascinating, tough, and surprisingly stinky! We discuss all things badgers, including our favorite and least favorite fictional badgers! Send us YOUR favorite (and least favorite) animals to comfortcreatures@maximum…

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Episode 159 - Light as a Feather Stiff as a Board - MURDERLESS 38:43

26d ago38:43

38:43

This week for Alecia's murderless story we learn all about the history of the 90's kid sleepover game, Light as a Feather Stiff as a Board. We also discuss the occult, people that may or may not have been able to levitate, and so much more. Want more twisted content, consider joining our Patreon. If you decide to join, you can expect welcome goodie…

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Delicious in Dungeon: Episode 23 & 24 (Griffin Soup/Dumplings 1 & Dumplings 2 /Bacon and Eggs) 1:15:57

19d ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Back at the camp, Senshi finally reveals his history with the dungeon; a perplexing transformation rudely awakens the crew. While still wrestling with their new forms, the crew must overcome the gargoyles. Later, they descend deeper into the dungeon, ready to try some new monsters.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ot…

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The Banshee: The Magic of Ancient Lamentations 1:07:21

19d ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Website: https://chthonia.net Patreon: https://patreon.com/chthonia Social media: chthoniapodcast (IG, X, and YouTube), Chthonia Podcast (FB) This week's podcast looks at the Banshee, a Celtic/Gaelic female phantom fairy figure that is heard and sometimes seen weeping and wailing to portend the death of a member of an ancient Irish family. Is the B…

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners: Episode 7 & 8 (Stronger & Humanity) 58:51

22d ago58:51

58:51

Now an all-star edgerunner enhanced with cybernetics, David leads his team on a new mission; an old contact reaches out to him for a big job. Lucy's captors learn about her secret mission; David and his team head out to complete Faraday's job but realize that something is off.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakuol…

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95: The First Snow of Winter 44:32

24d ago44:32

44:32

Spoiler Alert! Make sure to watch The First Snow of Winter if you're planning to as we do talk in detail about the plot! It's on Youtube! Okay, did you watch it? Great! Because this week we talk about the adorable BBC short film The First Snow of Winter and to celebrate some of it's fantastic characters (Voley and Puffy) we discuss Water Voles and …

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Episode 158 - The Most Haunted House In America - HAUNTED 44:50

1M ago44:50

44:50

This week for Sierra's haunted episode, we are joined by our friend Scott from the Beyond The Shadows Podcast. Sierra tells us about Hans Holzer (the top dog of the paranormal world) and the history of the Whaley House AKA the most haunted house in America. Want more twisted content, consider joining our Patreon. If you decide to join, you can expe…

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 5 & 6 (All Eyez on Me & Girl on Fire) 47:11

1M ago47:11

47:11

David makes a clever suggestion as the team strategizes for their next mission; he soon learns that their target can't be underestimated. Maine doesn't seem to be himself; the team races against time to extract vital information from the prisoner.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakuology/support…

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94: Dear Comfies! 22:14

1M ago22:14

22:14

Ella and Alexis haven't been able to meet lately, so this week we're sending audio letters to each other! We catchup on our pets, travels, and recent animal adventures!By Alexis Preston and Ella McLeod

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Episode 157 - Triflers Need Not Apply - DISAPPEARED 36:35

1M ago36:35

36:35

This week, Alecia takes on a disappeared story with a bit of a twist. Belle Gunness was an old timey serial killer known for poisoning her husbands and burning down buildings for insurance money. She even put out lonely hearts ads in the paper to draw in more men (victims), before vanishing completely. While there were sightings in various states, …

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Sheela Na Gig: Symbol of Fertility or a Warning? 1:00:45

1M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Website: https://chthonia.net Buy Project Lethe and other books at https://chthonia.net/publications Patreon: https://patreon.com/chthonia Social media: chthoniapodcast (IG, YouTube, X), Chthonia Podcast (FB) This week we look at the architectural grotesque figure known as the Sheela Na Gig. No one really knows why they were placed on churches, cas…

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Delicious in Dungeon: Episode 21 & 22 (Egg/The Golden Country & Griffin/Familiars) 1:01:00

1M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

With the dungeon's fate hanging in the balance, Kabru negotiates with the elves. Meanwhile, a ghost drags Laios and crew into the cursed Golden Country. The party get lost in a picturesque village that doesn't look like the dungeon. They spend a moment of peace and quiet. Yaad, the ruler of the village, begins to tell the story of how an elf boy na…

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Bonus Episode - Beware of Harpy Eagles and Family Name with Passages Podcast 1:35:05

2M ago1:35:05

1:35:05

Amanda and Robbie from Passages Podcast, Ghost Wax, and Wine and Crime fame join us for this very special bonus episode; we talk book tropes, problematic writing, vampires, pig trials and the obsession we all had growing up... vampires. We ask both of them some questions and then dive into a double true crime /literary mystery about Charles Ashmore…

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Episode 153 Part 3 - They Were Here with Karen Conti 53:48

1M ago53:48

53:48

We were given the opportunity to interview Karen Conti, an attorney and absolute badass that worked with John Wayne Gacy on his defense. Being new to law, and a female, the times posed a number of challenges for Karen that she combatted with such grace. We hope you enjoy this very special Part 3. Check out her book Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy…

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Delicious in Dungeon: Episode 19-20 (Hag/Nightmare & Ice Golem/Barometz) 56:27

2M ago56:27

56:27

The crew is cornered by an acquaintance who demands help with a beastly problem; Laios enters Marcille's nightmare and discovers her greatest fear. Izutsumi proves to be a useful ally despite her lousy table manners and aversion to eating monsters, but the crew's kindness slowly opens her up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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93: The Zoo and Harpies 40:15

2M ago40:15

40:15

This week, Alexis took a visit to the San Diego zoo and has a LOT to report on! She goes through her top zoo sightings! Alexis was so excited by one animal in particular that she requested Ella do some research on Harpies! Tune in and find out why! Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rat…

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Episode 156 Part 2 - They Were Here - SERIAL KILLER 45:08

2M ago45:08

45:08

This week Sierra picks up where we left off with our John Wayne Gacy coverage. Before he is finally arrested, he is responsible for murdering so many more young boys and men. Police had not yet connected the dots, and at a time in history where police departments didn't talk to one another, and being gay was considered taboo, Gacy was able to get a…

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Akira Toriyama The Man, The Myth, The Legend 34:52

2M ago34:52

34:52

On this episode of Otakuology we talk about Akira Toriuama and the impact he had on the anime & manga industry.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakuology/support

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The Harpies: Chthonic Heralds of Famine 58:07

2M ago58:07

58:07

In this week's episode we discuss the Harpies, creatures with the head of a woman and the body of a monstrous bird that represent storm winds. This episode was created in the wake of a huge storm that knocked my power out for 2 days, so there's discussion of the impact of storms, unpredictability, and sudden change. The name refers to "snatching", …

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 3-4 (Smooth Criminal & Lucky You) 55:34

2M ago55:34

55:34

Surrounded by a group of rowdy edgerunners, David makes a plea to join their team; sinister forces plot to lure him back to Arasaka Academy. Eager to learn the edgerunner ropes, David pesters Maine for another mission; instead, Maine instructs Lucy to train him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakuology/support…

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92: Redwall Book One Live Stream 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Hi everyone! We had so much fun on our Live Stream discussing Book one of Redwall that we decided to release it as an episode as well! We'd love to hear YOUR thoughts on Part Two and we will announce that Live Stream date soon! Also small warning we do use some adult language in this episode. Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcre…

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Episode 156 Part 1 - They Were Here - SERIAL KILLER 54:49

2M ago54:49

54:49

This week we are kicking off a more well known serial killer, but one that we feel important to cover since there are victims that have still not been identified. Alecia starts us off with the upbringing and early life and crimes of John Wayne Gacy. Get ready to feel some second hand rage twisted humans, and get those wine glasses ready. Want more …

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91: Louis Wain AKA The One Where We Cry 41:41

2M ago41:41

41:41

A CC record has been set - THREE CRIES IN AN EPISODE! This week we discuss Louis Wain, the guy who might just be responsible for changing the way Britain feels about cats. Plus we have a bumper Ready Pet Go from Meg, who tells us all about her "lesbian menagerie" (iconic). Also a look ahead to our next episode, where we'll be discussing the film 'T…

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Episode 155 - The 26 Club - SPECIAL TOPIC 41:12

2M ago41:12

41:12

What do Jean Harlow and Sharon Tate have in common other than being young, blonde, beautiful actresses? Their home. This week for Sierra's celebrity crimes episode she points out a possible cursed house that lead to the premature deaths of these Hollywood stars. Want more twisted content, consider joining our Patreon. If you decide to join, you can…

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Delicious in Dungeon: Episode 17-18 (Harpy; Chimera & Shapeshifter) 1:07:49

2M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

The parties must band together to fend off an attack by vicious Harpies, but the unexpected appearance of a transformed Falin stuns everyone. While in pursuit of Falin, Laios and crew seek shelter from a blizzard, but are overrun by copies of themselves.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otakuology/support…

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La Llorona: Wailing Women and Betrayal of the Feminine 58:24

2M ago58:24

58:24

This week we look at the Mexican folkloric figure of La Llorona, the wailing woman eternally searching for her dead children. She is generally seen as a dangerous figure who is alternately a child stealer, someone seducing men to their deaths, or an omen of death. While the image of La Llorona may have its roots in Aztec myth, her story is very muc…

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90: Pico the Sparrow 35:06

2M ago35:06

35:06

Alexis, in true Snow White fashion, saved a baby bird! In honour of Pico's rescue and recovery, we discuss all things sparrow - biology, mythology and how loudly those little dudes chirp! Reminder: Read Book One of Redwall with us for the LIVE STREAM on May 12th at 12pm PST on Youtube. Follow us on Youtube @ComfortCreaturesPodcast. Make sure to fol…

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Episode 154 - Classic Whodunit - SPECIAL TOPIC 52:05

3M ago52:05

52:05

Sorry for the late episode Twisted Humans, Alecia has the black plague, but we promise this one is worth it. This week for Alecia's celebrity crimes special topic she covers an old Hollywood case. Virginia Rappe was an up and coming silent film star who mysteriously died at a party being hosted by another star, Rosco "Fatty" Arbuckle. He was arrest…

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 1-2 (Let You Down & Like A Boy) 52:37

3M ago52:37

52:37

On this episode of Otakuology we take a look at episodes one and two Cyberpunk Edgerunners. After a night of streaming illegal braindance, David wakes up to the reality of a rundown apartment, a broken washing machine and an overworked mother. With his newly enhanced body, David heads to the Academy seeking revenge on his bully; he meets a mysterio…

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89: Bethanie Murguia and Wagnificent 57:12

3M ago57:12

57:12

Why did three Vizslas cross the road? Tune in for the punchline! This week we're joined by writer and illustrator Bethanie Murguia. She tells us all about her new graphic novel Wagnificent as well as warming our hearts with tales about her three Vizslas Thunder, Luna and Cosmos. Also Persey, busy playing the nosey neighbour, has passed a torch to C…

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