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.

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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.

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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.

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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 its beastly halls - Gnomes. Featuring Heather Moser.

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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 1980s?

Featuring Lyle Blackburn.

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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.

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.

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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.

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