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Mysteries and Monsters

Mysteries and Monsters
Cryptozoology
Bigfoot
Ufos
Paranormal
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Folklore
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Paranormal Research
Ghost Stories
UFO Phenomena
Ghosts
Sasquatch
Paranormal Investigation
UFO Sightings
Hauntings
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Poltergeists
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Podcast featuring guest interviews from the around the world covering the Paranormal, Cryptozoology, Legends and Fortean themes, published weekly.

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Latest Episodes

Sharing numerous evidential case studies, Jonathan Kendall explores the seemingly irreconcilable physical and spiritual aspects of UFOs/UAPs. The evidence he presents has implications that could lead to revolutionary breakthroughs in the areas of com... more

Beneath live oaks laden with Spanish moss, on humid nights thick with the scent of honeysuckle, creatures and spirits stalk the woods and towns of the American South. From Confederate ghosts to places haunted by history, from mysterious objects with ... more

Alaska is vast, remote, and indifferent to human comfort. It's a place where the wilderness stretches unbroken for hundreds of miles, where the nights last for months, and where the line between the known and the unexplainable grows thin.

In Strang... more

It's a warm welcome back to our good friend Jason Offutt as we head on the hunt for some of the worlds more overlooked cryptids from around the world.

From Asia to South America, Antarctica to Australia, the rest of the world is not left behind som... more

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Sherry Malaver Parada
Author of Supernatural South Gothic Tales of Ghosts, Cryptids and Unexplained Phenomena
Author, Sherry Malaver Parada
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 421 Supernatural South with Sherry Malaver Parada
Jason Offutt
Author, Chasing the World's Monsters
Author/Researcher
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 419 Chasing the World's Monsters with Jason Offutt
Philip Mantle
Ufology researcher and author
Independent researcher/Author
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 418 UFO Reflections with Philip Mantle
Dr David Clarke
Ufologist and paranormal researcher
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 417 Live at Crossed Wires Festival with Dr David Clarke
Clare Casely
Writer, folklorist and field researcher
West Country/Heart of Pixieland project
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 416 The Heart of Pixieland with Clare Casely
Tim Whittard
Filmmaker, producer, cinematographer
Whittard & Cowmeadow
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 414 Adventures in the Fortean Realm with Filmakers Tim Whittard and Paul Cowmeadow
Paul Cowmeadow
Filmmaker, partner in crime with Tim Whittard
Whittard & Cowmeadow
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 414 Adventures in the Fortean Realm with Filmakers Tim Whittard and Paul Cowmeadow
Steven J. Rolfes
Historian and author of The Bloody Road to Castle Dracula
Author, Historian
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 413 The Bloody Road to Castle Dracula with Steven J Rolfes
Nigel Watson
Author, researcher and investigator
Portraits of Alien Encounters author; ufology author/researcher
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 412 Portraits of Alien Encounters Revisited with Nigel Watson

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Paul Bestall
Host of Mysteries and Monsters with a focus on paranormal lore, folklore, and Fortean topics; associated with Mysteries and Monsters / Straight Up Strange Productions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 641 ratings
  • Wonderful work!

    Latest show with Jeff Belanger of New England Legends was excellent!! What a fun surprise crossover between two fabulous podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Troubled sleeper.
    United States5 months ago
  • Fascinating

    Great knowledge on the subjects by the affable, kind and funny host and fascinating insights into the weird and mysterious world that I suspect is going on around us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jewel loves dogs
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Love this so much… there is a but

    Love this poddie, great interaction with each guest and so much knowledge but…. I find the repetitive use of the guest’s name really annoying, unnecessary.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TashDay272
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Fantastic podcast!

    Been listening for over a year now and this is still a great podcast. Paul Bestall is brilliant!!

    Excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annie North east
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Highly Recommend

    Great show very authoritative on the subject!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Ghost
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the host for intelligent, witty discourse and clear expertise.
Guests are described as credible and engaging, with a strong sense of curiosity.
Some feedback notes repetitive use of guests' names, suggesting room for production pacing adjustments.
Listeners appreciate the breadth of topics and high production quality, often recommending it as a top pick in the cryptid/folklore space.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 415 Sea Monsters, Werewolves and Wildmen with Luke Phillips
Q: What inspired Dark Tides to blend ecological concerns with monster fiction?
Luke explains that the concept grew from observing how the oceans function as carbon sinks and how human activity threatens these systems, which naturally fuels stories about the ocean fighting back.
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 411 The Horn of Mercia with Hugh Williams
Q: Galleries of myths aside, how do these local traditions inform Shakespeare's work and later popular culture?
He argues Shakespeare absorbed regional folklore, such as the horned huntsman figure and Midlands legends, then wove them into plays like The Merry Wives of Windsor, indicating a feedback loop where local myth informs literature and literature, in turn, propagates the myths further.
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 411 The Horn of Mercia with Hugh Williams
Q: So for you then, Hugh, what pulled you into unpeeling the layers? Because I think often the Midlands in general gets overlooked in the United Kingdom.
Williams explains his Midlands focus stems from personal roots—born in Worcester, mindful of Mercia as the borderland historically—and from a desire to understand how high strangeness arises in a region rich with medieval sites, local legends, and a confluence of cultures that shaped folklore, pagan remnants, and Christian reinterpretations.
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 404 Mythology Of The Sámi with Nina Mielipäivä
Q: How do the Sámi groups differ, and why is it important to distinguish among them in your work?
Nina describes the division into distinct Sámi groups (Fishermen, Forest, and Reindeer Sámi) across different regions, emphasizing that each group has unique practices, languages, and cosmologies, which enriches the overall understanding of Sámi culture.
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 404 Mythology Of The Sámi with Nina Mielipäivä
Q: So Nina, what was the genesis in creating this book? What was the spark that ignited your passion for this?
Nina explains that her own curiosity about Finnish animism and Sámi beliefs, sparked by conversations about roots, led her to write a book that compiles myths from various Sámi nations, highlighting lesser-known cultures beyond the popular Reindeer Sámi narrative.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mysteries and Monsters

What is Mysteries and Monsters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly interview show focused on paranormal, cryptozoology, legends, and Fortean phenomena, featuring researchers, authors, and filmmakers from around the world. Conversations span folklore, eyewitness accounts, historical mysteries, and how culture, media, and place shape belief, with an emphasis on credible storytelling and careful handling of sensitive topics. Notable for its craft in balancing rigorous context with engaging storytelling, a live-grounded interview style, and a penchant for tracing how legends morph across regions and media.

A standout trait is the breadth of guests, from academic folklorists to cryptid researchers and documentary filmmakers, often tying local legends to broader cultural narratives. This mix makes it a... more

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Recent guests on Mysteries and Monsters include:

1. Sherry Malaver Parada
2. Jason Offutt
3. Philip Mantle
4. Dr David Clarke
5. Clare Casely
6. Tim Whittard
7. Paul Cowmeadow
8. Steven J. Rolfes

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