Monster of the Week

Nic

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Monster of the Week is a weekly mythology podcast that delves into the stories, both real and fictional, behind a new creature, cryptid, or monster each episode. Written and produced by a lover of mythology and folk tales who runs multiple weekly monster mystery TTRPGs.

09/15/2023

The Devil in Quebec

Today we visit the French-Canadian province of Quebec to tell the tales of the many times they’ve been host to a most malicious visitor: the devil. We explore how the prince of evil is continually thwarted in his plans by the plucky French underdogs. How do they manage to stand in the face of such immense evil? What nefarious plans does the devil have in store? Let’s get our hooves in gear! The songs featured are rendition of old Quebec folk- fiddle tunes from Pascal Gemme’s Trad Quebec studio: « Le gigue du démon » : https://www.patreon.com/posts/la-gigue-du-43035268 « Réel de l’ile de d’Orleans » : https://www.patreon.com/posts/reel-de-lile-de-59985519 « Reel du Nord- Alfred Montmarquette » : https://www.patreon.com/posts/reel-du-nord-42715653 You can find their work and support them on their Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tradquebecstudio This episode contains sound effects from freesound.org posted for either commercial attribution or non-commercial attribution: S: Horse Whinny, Close, A.wav by InspectorJ | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Church Bells, Approaching, A.wav by InspectorJ | License: Attribution 4.0 S: FIREBurn_Languid fireplace.Crack.Roar Of Flame_EM_(2lrs).wav by newlocknew | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 S: Wind Through Trees 3b by spoonbender | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Laugh.wav by owly-bee | License: Attribution 3.0 S: demonic chant drone.wav by a_guy_1 | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Shaking a Table by alirabiei | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Squeaky Chair by Aesterial-Arts | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Pickaxe Striking Rock.wav by Benboncan | License: Attribution 4.0 All other sounds are under creative commons or created by me.
08/11/2023 · Bonus

Captured by the Artist

In this mini-sode, a woman sits on a rocky outcropping by the seaside, her legs dangling over the water. What could be wrong with this picture? This episode contains sound effects from freesound.org posted for either commercial attribution or non-commercial attribution: S: Market2.aif by le_abbaye_Noirlac | License: Attribution 3.0 S: Flock of seagulls.wav by juskiddink | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Footsteps, Stones, A.wav by InspectorJ | License: Attribution 4.0 All other sounds are under creative commons or created by me.
08/04/2023

Big Joe Mufferaw

Today we sit in a rocking chair by a roaring fire and spin yarns about Joe Mufferaw, the Canadian lumberjack-turned folk hero. We explore how a small-town hero transformed into a larger-than-life figure that reshaped the landscape with his adventures through the power of story. Is there anything big Joe can’t do? Who is the man behind the stories? Let’s chop to it! This episode contains sound effects from freesound.org posted for either commercial attribution or non-commercial attribution: S: Giant Moose Sound.ogg by Mastersoundboy2005 | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 S: Whip Crack 01.wav by CGEffex | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Jew's Harp, Single, A (H1).wav by InspectorJ | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Stomp.aif by MAJ061785 | License: Attribution 3.0 S: Fight - fighting men by vedas | License: Attribution 3.0 S: Pounding a metal stake with hammer v2.wav by CGEffex | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Fish on land.wav by Cally06 | License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0 It also uses the song “In the Sweet By and By” by Zachariah Hickman, from the youtube creator sound library. All other sounds are under creative commons or created by me.
07/28/2023 · Bonus

The Sound of Lightning

In this mini-sode, lightning strikes right in your backyard, but not everything is how you expect it to be... This episode contains sound effects from freesound.org posted for either commercial attribution or non-commercial attribution: S: Thunder, Very Close, Rain, A.wav by InspectorJ | License: Attribution 4.0 S: steam long.wav by Hampusnoren | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Heavy Rain by lebaston100 | License: Attribution 4.0 S: The rain falls against the parasol by straget | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Glass shard tinkle texture by el-bee | License: Attribution 4.0 All other sounds are under creative commons or created by me.
Season 2 Trailer

MOTW Season Two Announcement!

Hello my friends. You may have noticed the new episode that popped into your feed last friday. That was no mistake! That episode kicked off my second season of the show, which will run for 20 weekly episodes. This time though, the episodes will be alternating between the full episodes you know and love and mini-episodes that will be a little different. I hope you enjoy!
07/21/2023

The Witkəś and Other Mammoths

Today we dive into rivers, lakes, and tunnels filled with weird and wonderful creatures that all share the same common wooly ancestor. We explore how a globe-conquering behemoth's remains inspired folklore all around the world in different ways. How many different faces has the mammoth worn? How could one creature have inspired such a variety of tales? Things might get hairy! This episode contains sound effects from freesound.org posted for either commercial attribution or non-commercial attribution: S: construction site.wav by Tomlija | License: Attribution 3.0 S: Costa Rica Rainforest by RTB45 | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Giant Sounds.wav by Sceza | License: Attribution 3.0 S: Eagle by kabit | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 S: Destruction, Wooden, A.wav by InspectorJ | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Chipping large Ice Block 1.wav by kev_durr | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Explosion by Iwiploppenisse | License: Attribution 4.0 S: 04527 slow blowing whoosh.wav by Robinhood76 | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 S: snorting horse.wav by soundslikewillem | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 S: Elk 3.wav by Hyperionn | License: Attribution 4.0 S: Small Earthquake.mp3 by LPHypeR | License: Attribution 3.0 S: rattle, shake, vibrate by Darius Kedros | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 S: Elephant Trumpet.wav by NicholasJudy567 | License: Attribution 4.0 All other sounds are under creative commons or created by me.
05/27/2022

Animalitos: The Wish Granters

Today we dive into a tall tale about tiny marsh dwelling creatures of immense magical power: wish granters who feed on human flesh. We explore the bittersweet triumph of a footman doomed to death by his pact with one of the creatures. Should we really be careful what we wish for? Let's peer down that wishing well! This episode contains a cover of the song "Wishing Song" by the Muppets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSEsGlGl6oM&ab_channel=MuppetSongs It also contains sound effects from freesound.org posted for either attribution or attribution non-commercial use: S: Laugh.wav by owly-bee | License: Attribution S: North Sea Island of Amrum.WAV by inchadney | License: Attribution Noncommercial S: horror ambience 74 hell Kids 213915.wav by klankbeeld | License: Attribution S: Fishing boats in harbour.wav by Satoration | License: Attribution S: Market 2.aif by le_abbaye_Noirlac | License: Attribution S: Gunshot, Distant, A.wav by InspectorJ | License: Attribution S: Wind Chimes, A.wav by InspectorJ | License: Attribution S: From_Darkness.wav by nathanshadow | License: Sampling+ S: Dark Ambience by PatrickLieberkind | License: Attribution S: horror ambience 10.wav by klankbeeld | License: Attribution S: 20190412.marsh.ambiance.wav by dobroide | License: Attribution S: Pencil, Writing, Close, A.wav by InspectorJ | License: Attribution S: Howling_wind.mp3 by Caro Animations | License: Attribution Noncommercial S: River by viznoman | License: Attribution S: Grassy field ambience.wav by Jandre160108 | License: Attribution Noncommercial S: i can't breathe.wav by tim.kahn | License: Attribution Noncommercial All other sounds are under creative commons or created by me.
03/25/2022

The Black Angel of Oakland Cemetery

Today we dive into the tale of a supposedly cursed angel statue that stands watch over a family grave in Oakland Cemetery in Iowa. Years of oxidation caused this loving bronze tribute to first cry black tears, then gradually darken to a pitch darkness, inspiring rumours of evil among locals. We explore a tale of tragedy, roadside horror, and injustice. What are the true evils of this imposing monument? Let's get this show on the road! This episode contains a cover of the song "Earth Angel" by The Penguins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJcGi4-n_Yw&ab_channel=OldiesZone It also contains sound effects from freesound.org posted for either attribution or attribution non-commercial use: S: loud club music 01.wav by TitanKaempfer | License: Attribution S: Gentle Choir Of Angels by nlux | License: Attribution S: Indust.mp3 by OTBTechno | License: Attribution S: Gavel - 3 Strikes with room reverb by odditonic | License: Attribution S: Shoveling by andersmmg | License: Attribution S: sculptor #3 by arnaud coutancier | License: Attribution Noncommercial S: Footsteps in the rain.wav by juskiddink | License: Attribution S: Shivering.wav by AryaNotStark | License: Attribution Noncommercial S: Canopen.wav by RynoStols | License: Attribution Noncommercial S: Hacksaw.wav by Benboncan | License: Attribution S: RadioTune_2_bip.wav by passAirmangrace | License: Attribution All other sounds are under creative commons or created by me.

Trailer

MOTW Season Two Announcement!

Hello my friends. You may have noticed the new episode that popped into your feed last friday. That was no mistake! That episode kicked off my second season of the show, which will run for 20 weekly episodes. This time though, the episodes will be alternating between the full episodes you know and love and mini-episodes that will be a little different. I hope you enjoy!

Monster of the Week is a weekly mythology podcast that delves into the stories, both real and fictional, behind a new creature, cryptid, or monster each episode. Written and produced by a lover of mythology and folk tales who runs multiple weekly monster mystery TTRPGs.

Creator

Nic
Years Active

2022 - 2023
Episodes

13
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Nic
Show Website

Monster of the Week