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Beastlore Episode 8: The Chupacabra

Episode 8 of Beastlore is about the chupacabra: a vampiric creature that was said to have been killing livestock and sucking their blood in Puerto Ricos during the 1990s. Host Jack Daly tracks the history of the chupacabra, and explains how the origin of this creature may not be what you would expect. The vampiric history of colonialism and its tie to the chupacabra is also explored. As always, some explanations for what the chupacabra might be are offered. Settle in for another great episode of Beastlore!

Beastlore Episode 7: Ghosts Through the Ages

Episode 7 of Beastlore is all about ghosts. Host Jack Daly takes the listener on a journey through time and space as beliefs about the ghosts and the afterlife from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Mesoamerica, England and America are explored. The Pythagorean concept of metempsychosis and Plato's theory of anamnesis are also covered. Plus, host Jack Daly talks about his experiences of seeing a ghost and living in a haunted house. 

Beastlore Episode 6: Pokemon and Mythological Creatures Part 1

Episode 6 of Beastlore is about Pokemon and the mythological creatures that inspired them. In this episode, which will be the first episode of a multi-part series of Pokemon, host Jack Daly covers the Kanto, Johto and Hoenn regions and the Pokemon Ninetales, Zapdos, Moltres, Articuno, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Kyogre, Groudon and Rayquaza. Settle in for another great episode of Beastlore!

Beastlore Episode 5: The Loch Ness Monster

Episode 5 of Beastlore is about the Loch Ness Monster. Host Jack Daly takes the listener through the history of Nessie, which is said to have begun in the 6th Century AD when St. Columba had an encounter with a water monster in the River Ness. Theories of what Nessie might be are put forth, which include the theories that it is a plesiosaur and that it is the result of pareidolia. The history of photographic and video evidence of Nessie is also covered, and judgements of whether they are real or hoaxes is provided. Be ready for another fascinating episode of Beastlore!

Béaloideas Anois: Folklore Now-Episode 9

Here is the ninth episode of the podcast. Topics include Wikipedia and commercial parody. 

Beastlore Episode 4: Legacy of the Vampire

Episode 4 of Beastlore is about vampires. Host Jack Daly traces the history of vampires, and explains how beliefs about vampires originated in Eastern Europe through the traditions of strigoi, shtriga, vrykolakas and revenants. Folklore about tests to determine if someone is a vampire, how to deal with a vampire, causes of vampirism and possible explanations for origins of belief in vampires are covered. Historical cases of Vlad Dracula and Elizabeth Bathory are also covered. Grab some garlic and settle in for this terrific episode! 

Beastlore Episode 3: Mothman Prophecies

Episode 3 of Beastlore is about mothman. Host Jack Daly takes the listener through the story of mothman which was sighted hundreds of times over a 13 month span during the 1960s in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. This string of sightings culminated in the collapse of the Silver Bridge which is the most devastating bridge collapse in U.S. history. The story of mothman is not just solely confined to the winged creature, however, as John Keel, a UFOlogist present for the whole saga explains in his book The Mothman Prophecies that Point Pleasant was also host to Men in Black, UFOs, and extraterrestrial entities at the same time as mothman. 

Béaloideas Anois: Folklore Now-Episode 8

This is the next episode of the show of all things folklore.

Béaloideas Anois: Folklore Now Episode 7

This is the seventh episode of the podcast of all things folklore

Beastlore Episode 2: Theories of Bigfoot

Episode 2 of Beastlore is about the theories that have been put forth to explain what Bigfoot is. Host Jack Daly explains this wide spectrum of belief, which includes the theories that Bigfoot is a remnant of Gigantopithecus which is an ancient giant ape which is believed to be extinct, that Bigfoot is a hominin, that Bigfoot is related to the Nephilim giants from the Bible, and that Bigfoot is able to access the quantum level of reality which might explain some of the supernatural abilities they are reported to exhibit.