Wondering Monsters Podcast

About Wondering Monsters Podcast

New episode every 2 weeks. In this conversational podcast (chatcast?), three friends talk about scary, supernatural, paranormal, and more! Liminal spaces, abandoned places, creepy encounters, Ouija boards, time slips, and haunted cemeteries.We include the history behind the weird and spooky and how it's connected. What if the boogeyman, the hag, or ghosts were real? What are the implications of real life legends; headless horseman, ghosts, and Bloody Mary? How can people use this to their advantage? Demons doing your bidding, creating tourist traps, prepare to smile, laugh, and be scared!

Publisher

Wondering Monsters Podcast

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jul 2025

Latest episode

7 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jul 2026

   Magonia: The ONLY Majestic Flying City

   What if medieval UFO encounters weren’t UFOs at all… but something even stranger? Discover the bizarre legend of Magonia, a mysterious sky realm filled with cloud ships, weather wizards, sky sailors, and strange beings who allegedly stole crops from villages below. From 9th century France to the famous Irish “sky ship” incident, we explore ancient accounts that sound shockingly similar to modern UFO encounters. Were these stories early reports of extraterrestrials? Fairy folklore? Interdimensional beings? Or evidence that humanity has always encountered something impossible to explain? We also examine: Jacques Vallée’s connection between UFOs and folklore Medieval cloud ships and sky swimmers The 1896 airship wave in America Alien cattle theft stories The bizarre 1961 “alien pancake” encounter Men in Black, trickster entities, and paranormal symbolism Why these encounters always seem almost believable… but never quite make sense Are UFOs simply the modern version of ancient supernatural encounters? Or has something strange always been watching from above? ======= Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Magonia & Bishop Agobard 00:01:14 - Tempestari: The Medieval Weather Wizards 00:02:43 - The Captured Magonian Sky Beings 00:05:47 - Legendary Cloudships & Steampunk Airships 00:06:33 - The Cloera Church Sky-Anchor Incident 00:07:30 - The Drowning Sky Swimmer Legend 00:11:07 - The 19th-Century Airship Wave (1896-1897) 00:13:54 - The Alexander Hamilton Airship Hoax Explained 00:15:30 - Jacques Vallée’s "Passport to Magonia" 00:17:35 - Cloudship Agriculture & Flying Farms 00:21:40 - Anachronistic Encounters & The Sky Musket 00:23:45 - Clumsy Alien Theory vs. Metaphorical Tech 00:24:30 - The Cloera Church Sky Swimmers & Stuck Anchors 00:25:56 - Clumsy Intergalactic Travelers Theory 00:26:56 - Odin, The Wild Hunt, and Santa Claus as Sky Phenomena 00:28:07 - Krampus, Bigfoot, and the Hairy Wild Man Mythos 00:29:13 - Divine Sky Assemblies: Anunnaki & Inuit Cloud Cleaners 00:30:05 - The Ever-Present Problem of Psychological Projection 00:32:11 - Late 1800s Airships and the Alexander Hamilton Cow Incident 00:33:59 - The Ridiculous Rope Dilemma: Folklore vs. High Tech 00:35:49 - Sky Witches, Chupacabras, and Why Heaven is in the Clouds 00:39:51 - 1961: The Joe Simonton Alien Pancake Encounter 00:42:51 - Why Do Strange Encounters Include Such Absurd Details? 00:46:48 - Space Visitors Who Look Like Short, Stocky Italians 00:48:54 - Debunking Skepticism & Factoring the Physical 00:50:50 - Imprecise Projections vs. Human Perception 00:52:52 - Pre-UFO Folklore: Leprechauns, Goblins, & Tricksters 00:53:35 - Bizarre Elements: The Mystery of the Pancake & Cow Stories 00:54:06 - Men in Black: Intimidation or Inexplicable Behavior? 00:58:10 - Alternative Dimensions: Walking into the Fay Village 00:59:47 - Why Authority Figures Keep Paranormal Encounters Secret 01:02:06 - Explaining the 5 Kinds of Close Encounters (CE1–CE5) 01:05:48 - Rankings 01:07:23 - Alternative Theories: Alien Fraternity Dares vs. Tax Evasion Folk Tales 01:11:59 - Historic Sky Phenomenon: The 1500s Nuremberg Airship Battle 01:11:59 - Rankings Continued 01:12:37 - Filing a CE5 1040 01:13:32 - Looking Ahead to Scarier Topics ======= Hellhounds in Mythology & Folklore (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/hellhounds-greek-mythology-folklore.php) Nessie Cryptid History: The Truth Behind the Loch Ness Monster (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/lochness-nessie-monster-liminal.php) Leprechauns: Real History of Irish Folklore, Fairy Law, and Hidden Treasure (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/leprechaun-real-history-irish-folklore.php) Mothman and a Horrific Bridge Collapse (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/mothman-silver-bridge-collapse.php) Crop Circles Explained? (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/crop-circles-explained.php) ======= Full Show Notes and Licensing Information (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/magonia-sky-ships-ufo-folklore.php). Wondering Monster Links: Official Website: Wondering Monsters Podcast Website (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com) YouTube: Wondering Monsters Podcast on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@WonderingMonsters?sub_confirmation=1) Spotify: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7eQpy5T5iIqcXMbXtzSf1d) Apple Podcasts: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wondering-monsters-podcast/id1827954930) More Podcast Platforms: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Other Platforms (https://https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/podcast) Bluesky: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wonmonpodcast.bsky.social) Instagram: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wondering.monsters.podcast/)

2. 

   23 Jun 2026

   UFO Disclosure!! What If Aliens Were REAL?

   What would happen if governments around the world suddenly admitted that aliens are real? Would humanity unite as a single species, or would the announcement trigger panic, conspiracy theories, political turmoil, and new religions? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we explore one of the biggest questions in UFO and paranormal research: How would alien disclosure actually happen—and what comes next? We discuss: What alien disclosure might look like in the modern world UFOs, extraterrestrials, and government secrecy Whether humanity would unite or become more divided The difference between "nuts-and-bolts" aliens and stranger, fey-like entities Alien abductions, crop circles, and first contact scenarios How governments might react to confirmed extraterrestrial life Whether advanced aliens would help humanity—or ignore us entirely Why trust, belief, and perception may be the biggest obstacles to disclosure From Roswell and UFO folklore to science fiction and speculative future scenarios, we examine the many ways alien contact could reshape civilization. Along the way, we ask difficult questions about authority, technology, culture, and whether humanity is truly ready for first contact. Would alien disclosure change everything or would people refuse to believe it? Join us for a thought-provoking and often hilarious discussion about extraterrestrials, government cover-ups, UFO disclosure, and the future of humanity. ===== Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Podcast Intro & "Disclosure Day" Movie Discussion 00:01:02 — The Logistics of Alien Disclosure: How Would the Government Tell Us? 00:02:44 — Why People Would Reject Official Alien Disclosure (AI & Fake News) 00:05:30 — The Social Fallout: How Religious & Extremist Groups Might React 00:06:44 — False Flag Threat: Will Earth Governments Weaponize Disclosure? 00:09:33 — The Interstellar Intelligence Gap: Humans vs. Advanced Aliens 00:12:28 — "Machine Aliens" vs. "Fey Aliens": The Physics of UFO Encounters 00:14:39 — Are Alien Grays Biological Drones? (Bio-Robot Theory) 00:16:43 — Machine Aliens vs. Fey Aliens (UFO Classification) 00:20:05 — Are Alien Grays Biomechanical Drones? 00:21:28 — What Do Aliens Actually Want From Us? 00:23:31 — The Zoo Hypothesis & Humans as Pets 00:25:45 — How Alien Disclosure Threatens Government Authority 00:26:56 — Will the Government Ban CE5 Alien Summoning? 00:29:04 — The Most Effective Way to Announce Alien Life 00:31:49 — Post-Disclosure Social Media Trends & Grifter Economics 00:33:48 — Political Spin: How Governments Will Save Face 00:35:56 — Scientology, Jack Parsons, & CIA Psychic Spying 00:37:32 — The Goblin Threat & Interdimensional Volcano Spaceships 00:39:41 — Utopian Disclosure: Will the Vulcans Save Us? 00:39:39 – Utopian Alien Disclosure & Star Trek Future Dynamics 00:40:20 – Social Capital vs Capitalism in an Altruistic Future 00:44:55 – The Post-Industrial Revolution Work Story & Economic Systems 00:46:40 – Billionaire Psychology & The Need for Emotional Regulation 00:47:30 – Government Cover-Ups, Classified Alien Abductions & Media Narrative Camps 00:50:15 – Direct Alien Disclosure vs Tainted Government Sources 00:53:57 – The Modern Epistemic Crisis & Government Distraction Tactics 00:56:09 – Fey Aliens, Demon Summoning & Historic Mythology 00:57:00 – Rating Alien Invasion Scenarios: Mechanical, Fey, and Utopian ===== Also Mentioned in This Episode: Leprechauns: Real History of Irish Folklore, Fairy Law, and Hidden Treasure (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/leprechaun-real-history-irish-folklore.php) Magonia: The ONLY Majestic Flying City (magonia-sky-ships-ufo-folklore) Crop Circles Explained? Mystery, Hoaxes, and Unanswered Questions Treasure (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/crop-circles-explained.php) ===== Full Show Notes and Licensing Information (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/alien-disclosure-government-truth-extraterrestrials.php). Wondering Monster Links: Wondering Monsters Podcast Website (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com) Wondering Monsters Podcast on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@WonderingMonsters?sub_confirmation=1) Wondering Monsters Podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7eQpy5T5iIqcXMbXtzSf1d) Wondering Monsters Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wondering-monsters-podcast/id1827954930) More Podcast Platforms: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Other Platforms (https://https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/podcast) Bluesky: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wonmonpodcast.bsky.social) Instagram: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wondering.monsters.podcast/)

3. 

   9 Jun 2026

   Crop Circles Explained? Mystery, Hoaxes, and Unanswered Questions

   What if crop circles are more than just pranksters with boards and rope? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dive deep into one of the strangest paranormal mysteries of the last century: crop circles. From the famous Stonehenge fractal formations and the mysterious Arecibo “response” circle to claims of microwave radiation, burned wheat nodes, and impossible overnight designs, we explore the evidence, the skepticism, and the unanswered questions. Were Doug and Dave really responsible for the world’s most famous crop circles? Could plasma phenomena or ball lightning explain some formations? Why did interest in crop circles suddenly disappear after the 1990s “debunking”? And what do ancient folklore, UFO theories, and government coverup claims have to do with all of it? Topics discussed include: The Stonehenge 'Julia Set' crop circle The Milk Hill spiral formation The Arecibo Answer crop circle Microwave radiation and 'ghost circles' Ball lightning and plasma theories Medieval crop circle accounts Operation Blackbird and alleged government involvement Why some formations still defy explanation Whether you think crop circles are elaborate hoaxes, natural phenomena, or something genuinely unexplained, this episode explores why the mystery refuses to go away. ================================================================= Timestamps: 0:00 - Crop circles Intro 2:56 - Crop circles made by people 4:12 - Microwave energy and radiation 6:11 - Crop circles made by natural phenomenon 7:12 - The problem with Doug and Dave, pioneer crop circle creators 13:17 - Why cover it up? 16:53 - Control? 22:21 - Crop circles and math 24:54 - Milky Way Crop Circle 29:08 - Stonehenge and Crop Circles 29:43 - Arecibo Message 31:49 - Take credit for creations 33:25 - Stonehenge Surprise, copycats, and Doug and Dave 36:26 - Nazca Lines, Nazca Sand Circles 37:52 - Robert Ridge, Roswell, New Mexico 42:40 - Crop circle science, altered DNA 45:51 - Ghost Circles from Crop Circles 47:21 - Oliver's Castle Crop Circle (1996) 50:04 - Strange natural phenomena 51:12 - Arecibo Response 51:40 - Possible explanations 54:27 - Best evidence for non-human origin 59:03 - Squashing crop circles 1:04:01 - Crop circles are machine parts? 1:07:08 - The REAL Explanation for Crop Circle Formation 1:08:50 - Intro to Gaia Theory 1:10:42 - Rankings 1:19:04 - A warning and outro ================================================================= Also Mentioned in This Episode: What are Liminal Spaces and Why Do They Feel So Weird? (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/liminal-spaces-backrooms.php) Are Theaters REALLY Haunted Places? (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/haunted-theaters-attract-ghost-stories.php) Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and the Wild Man Tradition (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/bigfoot-sasquatch-wildman-tradition.php) Curses, Haunted Dolls, and Cursed Treasure (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/curses-haunted-dolls-cursed-treasure.php) Leprechauns: Real History of Irish Folklore, Fairy Law, and Hidden Treasure (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/leprechaun-real-history-irish-folklore.php) History of Witches, Witchcraft, and Folklore (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/witches-history-witchcraft-folklore.php) Are Real Psychics Actually Able To Predict The Future? (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/psychics-fortune-telling-predicting-future.php) ================================================================= Full Show Notes and Licensing Information (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/crop-circles-explained.php). Wondering Monster Links: Official Website: Wondering Monsters Podcast Website (https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com) YouTube: Wondering Monsters Podcast on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@WonderingMonsters?sub_confirmation=1) Spotify: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7eQpy5T5iIqcXMbXtzSf1d) Apple Podcasts: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wondering-monsters-podcast/id1827954930) More Podcast Platforms: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Other Platforms (https://https://wonderingmonsterspodcast.com/podcast) Bluesky: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wonmonpodcast.bsky.social) Instagram: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wondering.monsters.podcast/)

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