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Mark is a wizard. Josh is a wizard. Together they dive into all manner of arcana, esoterica, and apocrypha. Like professional wrestling, Conan the Barbarian, the cosmic vastness of space, the sunken mysteries of the deep, Greek tragedy, David Bowie, pipe tobacco, beer, and anything else that resonates on this material plane. And unlike those other jerk wizards, these two want to share their knowledge with you.
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Thanks-Taking Cryptids
57 minutes ago
57 minutes ago
As the holidays bear down upon us Mark and Josh return to help you do battle against your Booming loved ones by talking about cryptids co-opted from the folklore and traditions of Native Americans and The First Nations People of Canada, and the true villainy behind modern Cryptozoology.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Greek 101
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
The Boys are back this week to fulfill a prophecy from podcasting days of old. This week Dr. Entomology Wizard Josh goes into the origins, forms and history of the Greek language, while Mark provides crucial traffic and weather updates.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Cryptid Small Councils
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
As another American Election season rears it's ugly head, Mark and Josh elect to switch from democracy to an autocracy ala the Game of Thrones universe and place their own small councils made from cryptids from around the world.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Halloween Challenge Scaredy Cat Edition
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
As the Halloween season rounds to a close Josh and Mark come together to discuss the highs and lows of their 31 Days of Horror.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
The Odyssey Part 3: Spooky edition
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Mark and Josh are continuing their month of horror by reading and discussing the scariest part of Homer's "The Odyssey", featuring Farting Kings, One Eyed Monsters and a meeting of ghosts.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Ed Gein
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
This week Mark and Josh are joined by Jonny of the "Dang Ol Podcast" to discuss the life and legacy of one of America's most infamous criminals, Ed Gein.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Werewolves
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Josh and Mark continue to explore the origins of classic movie monsters. This week the boys discuss the Werewolf. From its formation in antiquity, German Werewolf trials of the 1800s and the phantom cowmen of upstate Maine.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Vampires
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Mark and Josh are kicking off the spooky season by digging into the infamous vampire, to discover what is real and what is just Hollywood, and find the real walking undead are the friends we made along the way.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Yokai IX: The Chill Yokai
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
It is time once again for Mark and Josh to return to the well of yokai and draw up a new episode. This time they're looking at the "Cool" yokai who are mellow and a pretty decent hang, and the boys share some good memories along the way.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
The Odyssey Pt. 2
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Josh and Mark return to plow the wine dark seas of Homer's verse "The Odyssey" and continue the tale of the trials and tribulations of the brave, ever suffering ever weeping Odysseus.