Category: Mythology
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BP Bonus: The Unbinding (2023)
Flora, Derek, and Zenger return to the roundtable to discuss the new Newkirk movie The Unbinding! From the creators of Hellier, The Unbinding follows Greg and Dana Newkirk on their quest to investigate a cursed object and the entity possibly trapped within it. The boys discuss the film and share their thoughts on it. How does it compare…
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Ep 275: Irish Mythical Artifacts
David is back and kicking off with some Irish mythical artifacts! The rich mythology of the Emerald Isle has many Irish mythical artifacts supplementing its heroes and legends, and Flora brings you 15 to discuss! Not only from Ireland, but the rest of the British Isles as well. Swords, cauldrons, harps, stones – there’s a…
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Ep 274: The Devil: A History part 2
David is back with the conclusion of the Devil and the history attached to him! Covering other cultures, names, looks, and breakdowns of the info, the Devil gets fleshed out and examined in great detail. We pick back up with various forms of Evil in other cultures through history. Then many of the countless names…
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Ep 274: The Devil: A History part 1
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Flora begins an epic deep dive into the history of the Devil with the first of a 2-part episode! Known the world over as the arch-fiend of all that is good, the Devil enjoys a sinister reputation, but is it truly deserved? Join David on a journey through history as he presents his research on…
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BP Bonus: Paranormal Trivia
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in BP Bonus, Cryptozoology, Folklore, Ghosts, History, Mystery, Mythology, New Age, Paranormal, Superstitions, UFOsDavid kicks off Blurry Photober with a unique bonus episode of paranormal trivia! Three podcasters step into the ring to match wits and test their knowledge of paranormal trivia, with Flora as host. Derek Hayes from Monsters Among Us, Brent Hand from Hysteria 51, and Amberrose Hammond from Ghostly Talk battle it out for bragging…
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Ep 269: Yokai 2 with Dark Mark Soloff
Dark Mark Soloff returns to Blurry Photos to discuss the ever-fascinating yokai! A refresher and some new stories of yokai await, as Dark Mark nerds out with Flora on Japanese lore. Not visited for over 230 episodes, David brings Mark back to the show to revisit this fun and interesting topic. Japanese lore is rich…
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Ep 268: Angels part 2
David and Jason return for the second part of Angels! Completing the hierarchy and discussing the evolution of Angels visually, the boys continue their fascinating journey through religious lore. The highest choir is discussed, with 3 more beings and their responsibilities described. Then Flora pivots to how such beings came to be viewed through a…
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Ep 268: Angels part 1
Jason from the Dragons in Genesis podcast returns to discuss Angels in this 2-part episode! Flora and Jason dive into the history and origins of the concept of Angels in this first part of a two part episode. Where did they come from? Did they always look like what most people picture these days? David…
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Miss Cryptid 2022 Roundup
The final contestant has made it to the finals in the 2022 Miss Cryptid Contest of Champions! The winner of week 3 is announced and the 3 finalists are heard once more for the 2022 Miss Cryptid Contest of Champions. You’ve helped them get this far, the top 3 cryptids of the past 10 years’…
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Miss Cryptid 2022 Week 3
Our last three winners step into the squared circle for week three of the 2022 Miss Cryptid Contest of Champions! This week, France’s Lou Carcolh battles Boston’s Hoover the Talking Seal and Australia’s Drop Bear in a righteous slugfest! It’s a worldwide skirmish of two fantastic creatures and one very real one. And of course,…
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Miss Cryptid 2022 Week 1
After 9 years of putrid pageantry, the Miss Cryptid Contest is ready to crown an ultimate champion! The 2022 Miss Cryptid Contest of Champions begins with Batsquatch versus Rusalka versus Pukwudgie in a bloodily-beautiful battle royale! This year’s contest pits the beast of the beast against each other, as the winners of every contest will…
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Ep 259: The Book of Enoch
David welcomes back Jason Foux from Dragons in Genesis to discuss the Book of Enoch! A strange but much-referenced book in the Christian bible’s apocrypha, the Book of Enoch has been the basis for countless claims of an esoteric nature. Commonly pointed to when discussing ancient aliens, it has also inspired religions and mythologies for…
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Ep 258: Nathan Isaac, The Penny Royal Podcast
Flora is joined by Nathan Isaac, host and writer of the Penny Royal Podcast for a fascinating discussion of oddities in Pulaski Co., Kentucky. Somerset, KY resident Nathan Isaac has been researching strange phenomena in and around Pulaski Co. on the Penny Royal Podcast for years. While some places might have some weird stories, Somerset…
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Miss Cryptid 2021 Roundup
The 2021 Miss Cryptid Contest is almost over, and the best is saved for last in this finalist roundup! The winner of week 3 is announced, the finalists are set, and now it’s up to you to decide who should emerge victorious in this Miss Cryptid Roundup! Hear who joins the winners of weeks one…
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Miss Cryptid 2021 Week 3
This year’s Miss Cryptid Contest winds to a close with our final 3 contestants! Another smattering of worldly folklore is in store with the Mushussu, Oregon Bandage Man, and Curupira. Join David as he takes you to ancient Sumeria to learn about the Splendor Serpent. Hop over to Oregon for a short but terrifying urban…
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Miss Cryptid 2021 Week 2
The carnage continues with week 2 of the 2021 Miss Cryptid Contest! Flora is back with 3 more fiends for you: the Karkadann, Lou Carcolh, and Teju Jagua. Add more miles to your frequent flyer card as Blurry Photos takes you from Persia to France to Paraguay. You like monstrous rhinos? Check. Monstrous snails? Cheque.…
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Miss Cryptid 2021 Week 1
Grease the cage hinges and wipe down your goggles, it’s time once again for the greatest freak show on the earth as we launch the 2021 Miss Cryptid Contest! Kicking off this year’s Miss Cryptid Contest is a panoply of profligates starting with the Imbunche, Pixiu, and Tokoloshe. It’s an international smorgasbord with contestants from…
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BP Bonus: Trollhunter Roundtable
David is joined once again by Derek and Zenger to talk about the 2010 film Trollhunter! A dark fantasy/comedy film, Trollhunter follows a Norwegian government employee in a found footage mockumentary style. The boys engage in a game of ‘what is there not to like.’ Truly a good movie, Flora talks about some behind the…
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Ep 249: Digital Folklore with Dr. Lynne McNeill
David is joined by folklorist Dr. Lynne McNeill to discuss Digital Folklore! A topic that spans culture, anthropology, sociology, and modern legends, Digital Folklore is a growing and evolving phenomenon happening right in front of us. Dr. McNeill, professor at Utah State University, is an expert on folklore and folklore in an online context in…
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Ep 246: Vengeful Ghosts part 1
Kick off Blurry Photober with a 2-part episode all about vengeful ghosts! The souls of those wronged and/or murdered in life have a way of avenging their mistreatment as vengeful ghosts. Flora runs you through a short list of these types of spirits in the first of a 2-parter. Go continent hopping and learn some…
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Miss Cryptid 2020 Roundup
The winner of Week 3 of the 2020 Miss Cryptid Contest is announced! This episode is a refresher of the weekly Miss Cryptid winners so you can vote on who should win the 2020 contest. If you haven’t heard the 3 “regular competition” episodes yet and want to listen in order and discover who wins,…
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Miss Cryptid 2020 Week 2
The carnage continues with 3 new loathsome ladies in week 2 of the 2020 Miss Cryptid Contest! In the second week of this year’s Miss Cryptid competition, Melon Heads, the Con Rit, and Black Annis battle for savage supremacy. Who will move on to the finals? Will it be Leicestershire’s horrid hag? Vietnam’s atrocious arthropod?…
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Miss Cryptid 2020 Week 1
A lone trololo cuts through the night, and that can only mean one thing – it’s time once again for the annual Miss Cryptid Contest! Now in its 8th year, the Miss Cryptid Contest opens with the Adlet, the Chiang Rai Scarecrow, and the California Dark Watchers. From the harsh cold of northern North American,…
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Ep 237: Time Life Mysteries of the Unknown
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Flora is joined by Ryan from Rumor Flies and Brent from Hysteria 51 to discuss the classic Time Life book series Mysteries of the Unknown. A 33-book set detailing all kinds of Forteana and weird topics, Time Life’s Mysteries of the Unknown introduced high strangeness to countless individuals around the world. The boys get together…
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Ep 234: Werewolves part 2
The second part of Werewolves is coming at you! Flora dives into the science, medicine, and social context of werewolves to shed some light on the current lore. How is the moon connected to them? What are the ways to kill or cure one? What medical conditions have been put forward to explain the condition?…
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Ep 234: Werewolves part 1
Blurry Photober continues as Flora cracks open the history book on werewolves! A classic horror monster, werewolves have been around different cultures for millennia, but maybe not quite the way you think. David explores the origins of this popular mythology, including tales from antiquity, global versions, and the beginning of their evolution to what we…
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Miss Cryptid 2019 Roundup
Regular competition is over, and we have our three finalists for the 2019 Miss Cryptid Contest! In this special roundup episode, we find out who won week 3 of the Miss Cryptid Contest, and review each of the finalists. You’ll hear the segment for each winner once again as a refresher. Then you can go…
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Miss Cryptid 2019 Week 3
Regular competition draws to a close in week 3 of Blurry Photos’ 2019 Miss Cryptid Contest! Our final contestants this year include California’s Borrego Sandman, the South American El Silbon, and South Africa’s Mamlambo. From desert to nightmares to rivers, the competition is hot and heavy. Pick your poison for who will move on to…
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Miss Cryptid 2019 Week 2
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Three new contestants (dis)grace the stage for Week 2 of the 2019 Miss Cryptid Contest! This week on Miss Cryptid we continent hop to search for the Specter Moose of Maine, Australia’s Yara Ma Yha Who, and England’s Bat Beast of Kent. It’s quite a menagerie of monsters in store for you! From quite possible…
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Miss Cryptid 2019 Week 1
The carpets have been shampooed, the curtains ironed, and the stun batons charged which can only mean one thing – it’s time for the 2019 Miss Cryptid Contest! The 7th annual Miss Cryptid Contest kicks off with the Nain Rouge from Detroit, Japan’s Uwabami, and the Ningen from the waters off Antarctica. Will a Detroit…