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Mysteries and Monsters

Mysteries and Monsters
Cryptozoology
Bigfoot
Ufos
Paranormal
Dogman
Folklore
Mothman
Paranormal Research
Ghost Stories
UFO Phenomena
Ghosts
Sasquatch
Paranormal Investigation
UFO Sightings
Hauntings
Ghost Hunting
Poltergeists
California
Yuba County Five
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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

Clare's debut two part book is a landmark exploration of modern pixie and piskie encounters in Devon and Cornwall, blending folklore research, contemporary testimonies, mythic ecology, and West Country fairy traditions.

Ideal for readers seeking au... more

Author and lover of all things cryptid Luke Phillips returns on this show to discuss his double release of two fantastic new books, his marine monster thriller "Dark Tides" and his collection of terrifying horror short stories "Werewolves and Wildmen... more

Filmmakers Tim Whittard and Paul Cowmeadow join me on this episode as we head out in to the South West of England on the trail of all kinds of Fortean mysteries. From out of place big cats, to King Arthur, Haunted locations, the Holy Grail and two of... more

This episode we look back at centuries of dark folklore, lost legends, and the wild inspirations behind Bram Stoker's immortal classic. Volcanic cataclysms, secret aristocratic scandals, mysterious societies, and ominous landscapes all converge to ca... more

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Recent Guests

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
Hugh Williams
Author, researcher and folklorist
Mysteries of Mercia / Mercia focus
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 411 The Horn of Mercia with Hugh Williams
Morgan Daimler
Author and folklorist
Self-employed author / Folklorist
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 410 The Fairy Courts with Morgan Daimler
Kieran Stanislaw Mace
Author, artist and podcaster
Paranormality, Normalising the Paranormal
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 409 Paranormality with Kieran Stanislaw Mace
Ashley Knibb
Paranormal Investigator, SPR Council Member
Society for Psychical Research (SPR)
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 405 The Royal Oak Investigations with Ashley Knibb
Nina Mielipäivä
Author, Mythology of the Sámi
Author of Mythology of the Sámi
Episode: Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 404 Mythology Of The Sámi with Nina Mielipäivä

Host

Paul Bestall
Host of Mysteries and Monsters

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 637 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 States4 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 Kingdom4 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 Kingdom5 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 Kingdom8 months ago
  • Highly Recommend

    Great show very authoritative on the subject!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Ghost
    United Statesa year ago

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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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This show leans into paranormal inquiry, cryptozoology, folklore, and Fortean topics through long-form guest conversations. Episodes frequently center on authors, researchers, and investigators sharing case histories, fieldwork methodologies, and cultural context around mysteries from regional hauntings to global legends. A notable strength is the mix of rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, often highlighting ethical considerations, historical perspectives, and the evolution of paranormal research. The format works well for listeners who enjoy in-depth interviews, cross-disciplinary insights, and a steady stream of new perspectives on unexplained phenomena.

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Recent guests on Mysteries and Monsters include:

1. Tim Whittard
2. Paul Cowmeadow
3. Steven J. Rolfes
4. Nigel Watson
5. Hugh Williams
6. Morgan Daimler
7. Kieran Stanislaw Mace
8. Ashley Knibb

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