Since the dawn of recorded history humankind has depicted images, and told stories, of Monsters. Inconceivable beings possessing impossible abilities, which are inseparable from both our history and ourselves. Welcome to a place where the lines between fact and mythology become difficult to see. Where creatures we don’t dare believe in make appearances in the real world, and where our ideas about what is real and what is imagined are put to the test. Welcome to the House of Monsters. Hosted, ...
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Volume XI: The San Antonio Sasquatch (feat. Rod Nichols)
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San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States. Not typically where one expects to find an unclassified hominid, but historical reports and recently collected data might challenge this idea. Today we set off in search of the San Antonio Sasquatch, with a researcher who has spent years looking for it. Follow Bexar County Bigfoot on Instagr…
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Volume X: All Roads Lead to Mothman (Part 1)
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Sometimes it seems like Mothman is everywhere. But is he? Today we put this idea to the test, following lines of lore and legend across the spectrum of Cryptozoology, launching a special 2-part investigation which begins with a question... and ends in the future. Do All Roads Lead to Mothman? Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaro…
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Volume IX: Hither Came Cyclops (Cyclops feat. John Killian)
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The Cyclops is one of the oldest monster legends on earth. Join Aaron Deese and special guest John Killian of ExVPlanis for a deep dive into the roots, mythology and modern incarnations of everyones favorite one-eyed humanoid. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaron@smalltownmonsters.com…
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Volume VIII: On Wings of Thunder (Thunderbirds feat. Jasmine With & Eli Watson)
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Thunderbirds. One of the oldest monster legends in North America, with deep ties to the beliefs of many Native American tribes. But is the Thunderbird more than just a legend? Do gigantic avian creatures really prowl the skies of North America? Featuring Eli Watson and Jasmine With of Cryptid Campfire. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? …
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Volume VII: Bludgeoned by a Werewolf (The Defiance Wolfman w/ Ron Murphy)
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In the 1970s, the quiet town of Defiance, Ohio would play host to one of the most bizarre cryptid encounters of all time. With ties to modern day Dogman sightings and ancient Scottish lore, learn the truth behind the tale of the man who found himself Bludgeoned by a Werewolf. Featuring Ron Murphy. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email…
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Volume VI: Here, There Be Gnomes (Feat. Heather Moser)
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They've been around for a very, very long time. They show up in lawns, gardens and, recently, around pretty much every major holiday. They find their roots in ancient Greece, and since their inception, have gained a foothold in societies across the globe. Today we enter the House of Monsters for a meeting with a very strange, very small occupant of…
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Volume V: Oh Lizard, Where Art Thou? (The Lizard Man feat. Lyle Blackburn)
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In the 1980s a saga equivalent to the script of a contemporary horror film played out in the swamps near Bishopville, South Carolina. The Lizard Man stepped out of the fog and into the limelight in one of the most bizarre cases in the history of Cryptozoology. But what if this creature has been living in the House of Monsters since well before the …
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Volume IIII: The Red Man's Luck (The Nain Rouge/Red Man of Destiny feat. Dasos Crowsong and Karac St. Laurant)
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What do Napoleon Bonaparte, the city of detroit, and the color red all have in common? A monster. The Little Red Man of Destiny and the Nain Rouge, while seperate stories, overlap in several significant and interesting ways. In addition, why is the color red so very, very strange? Featuring Dasos Crowsong and Karac St. Laurant.…
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Volume III: Snowmen Most Abominable (The Yeti feat. Micah Hanks & Larry "Beans" Baxter)
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For centuries, stories have been told of a savage beast said to roam the mountains of the Himalayas. From native folktales to 20th century encounters, the legacy of The Yeti is a long, complicated, and strange one. Featuring Micah Hanks and Larry "Beans" Baxter. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaron@smalltownmonsters.com…
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Volume II: Chasing the Witch Owl (La Lechuza feat. Sara Deese)
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La Lechuza is the Spanish word for "Owl." But to many, this term means much more than a simple, mundane bird. Steeped in witchcraft, deep in tradition and with roots in ancient history, La Lechuza occupies the darkest corners of the House of Monsters. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaron@smalltownmonsters.com…
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Volume I: The Lady of Loch Ness (The Loch Ness Monster feat. Ken Gerhard)
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Welcome to House of Monsters: Volume I - The Lady of Loch Ness. In our first episode, host Aaron Deese embarks on a deep dive into the history and ongoing legacy of the notorious Loch Ness Monster. Featuring Ken Gerhard. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaron@smalltownmonsters.comBy houseofmonsters
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