Monstrum

(04/10/2019–04/21/2026)

7 min

The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn't afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster in each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature, and film and digs deep into the history of those mythologies.

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Episodes

Season 2019

S2019E01

Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?

April 10, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E02

The Original Headless Horseman

April 24, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E03

El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery

May 08, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E04

Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju

May 22, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E05

How Dragons Conquered the World

June 05, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E06

How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality

June 21, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E07

La Llorona: Mother, Murderer, Victim

July 03, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E08

Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore

July 17, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E09

Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth

August 01, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E10

Release the Kraken! Origins of the Legendary Sea Monster

August 14, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E11

Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend

August 28, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E12

Dracula: The First Modern Vampire

September 11, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E13

Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death

September 25, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E14

Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster

October 16, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E15

Frankenstein is More Horrific Than You Might Think

October 23, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E16

Cyclops: The Origin Story of This Terrifying One-Eyed Giant

October 29, 2019 at 04:00 PM

S2019E17

Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa's Most Notorious Goblin

November 13, 2019 at 08:00 PM

S2019E18

Medusa: Victim or Villain?

November 27, 2019 at 08:00 PM

S2019E19

Manananggal: The Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare

December 11, 2019 at 08:00 PM

S2019E20

The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story

December 20, 2019 at 08:00 PM

Season 2020

S2020E01

Leshy: The Slavic Lord of the Forest

January 29, 2020 at 08:00 PM

S2020E02

The Dark Origins of Hansel and Gretel

February 19, 2020 at 08:00 PM

S2020E03

The Crazed Hunt for the Himalayan Yeti

March 11, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E04

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse (with Dr. Z)

April 06, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E05

Jinn: The Ancient Arabian Shapeshifter

April 15, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E06

Slender Man: How The Internet Created a Monster

May 14, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E07

Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore

June 11, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E08

Bunyip: Australia's Mysterious Amphibian Monster

July 01, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E09

The Fatal Song of the Sirens

July 23, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E10

Unlocking the Mystery of Loch Ness

August 14, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E11

The Original Urban Legend: Spring-heeled Jack

September 03, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E12

How Gargoyles Became Monsters

October 02, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E13

The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.

October 14, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E14

Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever

October 21, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E15

Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead

October 29, 2020 at 07:00 PM

S2020E16

Nuckelavee: Scotland's Skinless Evil Monstrosity

November 13, 2020 at 08:00 PM

S2020E17

Pontianak: The Vengeful, Violent Vampiric Ghost of Southeast Asia

December 03, 2020 at 08:00 PM

S2020E18

Kasagonagá: The Cute, Kind Monster We All Need Right Now

December 23, 2020 at 08:00 PM

Season 2021

S2021E01

Baba Yaga: The Ancient Origins of the Famous ‘Witch'

January 14, 2021 at 08:00 PM

S2021E02

Werehyena: The Terrifying Shapeshifters of African Lore

February 03, 2021 at 08:00 PM

S2021E03

Taotie: The Mystery of Chinese Mythology's Famous Glutton

March 03, 2021 at 08:00 PM

S2021E04

Leprechaun: From Gold-Loving Cobbler to Cultural Icon

March 16, 2021 at 07:00 PM

S2021E05

Will-o'-the-Wisp: Monstrous Flame or Scientific Phenomenon?

April 07, 2021 at 07:00 PM

S2021E06

Yara-ma-yha-who: Australia's Regurgitating, Blood-Sucking Monster

April 28, 2021 at 07:00 PM

S2021E07

Basilisk or Cockatrice? The Mysterious King of Serpents

May 19, 2021 at 07:00 PM

S2021E08

Don't Let Them In! The Urban Legends of Black-Eyed Children

June 23, 2021 at 07:00 PM

S2021E09

The Macabre Origins of the Grim Reaper

July 01, 2021 at 07:00 PM

S2021E10

El Silbón: The Deadly Whistler of the South American Grasslands

July 21, 2021 at 07:00 PM

S2021E11

Fire Cat or Fire Cart? The History of Japan's Kasha

August 11, 2021 at 07:00 PM

S2021E12

Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?

September 29, 2021 at 07:00 PM

S2021E13

The Killer Origins of the Werewolf

October 21, 2021 at 07:00 PM

S2021E14

The Werewolf's Modern Metamorphosis

October 28, 2021 at 07:00 PM

S2021E15

Trolls: Scandinavia's Malevolent, Magical Outcasts

November 10, 2021 at 08:00 PM

S2021E16

Monster Bugs, Attack! The Origins of ‘Big Bug' Science Fiction

November 23, 2021 at 08:00 PM

S2021E17

Krampus: Origins of the Yuletide Monster

December 15, 2021 at 08:00 PM

Season 2022

S2022E01

The Enchanting Fairies of Celtic Lore

February 08, 2022 at 08:00 PM

S2022E02

Adze: the Shapeshifting Firefly from West Africa

March 01, 2022 at 08:00 PM

S2022E03

Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture

March 22, 2022 at 07:00 PM

S2022E04

Have Humans Always Feared Sharks?

April 12, 2022 at 07:00 PM

S2022E05

Why Has the Majestic Griffin Been Forgotten?

May 03, 2022 at 07:00 PM

S2022E06

Mapinguari: Fearsome Beast and Protector of the Amazon

June 02, 2022 at 07:00 PM

S2022E07

Alien Abduction and UFOs: Why Are Grays So Common?

June 16, 2022 at 07:00 PM

S2022E08

What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest Companion

July 06, 2022 at 07:00 PM

S2022E09

Is Siren Head the Ultimate Modern Monster?

August 09, 2022 at 07:00 PM

S2022E10

How Cthulhu Transcended its Creator, H.P. Lovecraft

August 23, 2022 at 07:00 PM

S2022E11

Monster Plants and the Humans who Invent Them

September 13, 2022 at 07:00 PM

S2022E12

Tikbálang: The Filipino Nightmare Shapeshifter

October 04, 2022 at 07:00 PM

S2022E13

The Golden Age of Movie Monsters

November 01, 2022 at 07:00 PM

S2022E14

Egyptian Mummies: From Sacred Vessels to Scary Undead

November 16, 2022 at 08:00 PM

S2022E15

Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat?

December 13, 2022 at 08:00 PM

Season 2023

S2023E01

Is Yuki-onna the Most Terrifying Snow Monster?

February 09, 2023 at 08:00 PM

S2023E02

How Bloody Mary Turns Fear Into Fun

March 09, 2023 at 08:00 PM

S2023E03

Unicorns: Magical Icons or Violent Beasts?

April 11, 2023 at 07:00 PM

S2023E04

Why Do Cyborgs Inspire Special Fear in Humans

May 04, 2023 at 07:00 PM

S2023E05

Hero, Beast, or Both? The Complex Lore of the Centaur

May 18, 2023 at 07:00 PM

S2023E06

The Untold Secrets of Pokémon's Monster Mythology

June 08, 2023 at 07:00 PM

S2023E07

The Nighttime Horror of the Bengalis' Nishi Ghost

July 06, 2023 at 07:00 PM

S2023E08

The Hidden Origins of the Water Nixie, the Scariest Little Mermaid

July 19, 2023 at 07:00 PM

S2023E09

Was Púca the Nightmare Bunny That Inspired Donnie Darko?

August 17, 2023 at 07:00 PM

S2023E10

Uncovering the Enigma: Sasquatch Sightings and Our Deep Fear of the Wild

September 07, 2023 at 07:00 PM

S2023E11

The SCP Foundation: Declassified

September 28, 2023 at 07:00 PM

S2023E12

From Innocent Toys to Nightmare Fuel: The Evolution of Creepy Dolls

October 26, 2023 at 07:00 PM

S2023E13

Goosebumps and Sleepovers: Why We Love to Scare Each Other

October 30, 2023 at 07:00 PM

S2023E14

Creepy Clowns: The Horror Behind the Laughter

November 22, 2023 at 08:00 PM

S2023E15

Mari Lwyd: The Skeleton Horse's Deep Past with Christmas Tradition

December 14, 2023 at 08:00 PM

Season 2024

S2024E01

Who Is This Japanese Yōkai That Is Obsessed With Your Butt?

February 08, 2024 at 08:00 PM

S2024E02

Where the Wild Things Are and the Darkness of Max's Inner Journey

March 07, 2024 at 08:00 PM

S2024E03

Kong Unleashed: The Making of the Original 1933 Film

April 04, 2024 at 07:00 PM

S2024E04

Is This North American Sea Serpent Real or a Hoax?

May 09, 2024 at 07:00 PM

S2024E05

Lost in the Backrooms: Exploring the Internet's Creepiest Liminal Space

June 06, 2024 at 07:00 PM

S2024E06

Why Kong Will Never Die

June 27, 2024 at 07:00 PM

S2024E07

La Lechuza: The Owl Lady of the Mexican Borderlands

July 18, 2024 at 07:00 PM

S2024E08

Was Grendel's Mother Really a Monster?

August 01, 2024 at 07:00 PM

S2024E09

The Ancient Terror of the Chinese Hopping Corpse, Jiangshi

August 29, 2024 at 07:00 PM

S2024E10

Why Manticore Is a Dungeons & Dragons Legend

September 26, 2024 at 07:00 PM

S2024E11

Slasher Lore Is Way Deeper Than You Think

October 25, 2024 at 07:00 PM

S2024E12

Why Did WWI Pilots Think Monsters Were Sabotaging Their Planes?

December 05, 2024 at 08:00 PM

S2024E13

Why Do These Christmas Monsters Want To Destroy the World?

December 12, 2024 at 08:00 PM

S2024E14

Why Did Changelings Terrorize the Victorian Age?

December 26, 2024 at 08:00 PM

Season 2025

S2025E01

How This Thing Became a Modern Bigfoot

February 13, 2025 at 08:00 PM

S2025E02

Why Are So Many People Seeing The Hat Man?

March 13, 2025 at 07:00 PM

S2025E03

Why Does A Ghost Whale Terrorize The Japanese Coast?

April 10, 2025 at 07:00 PM

S2025E04

Why Did Vampires Become Sexy?

May 08, 2025 at 07:00 PM

S2025E05

The Terrifying Reign of the Beast of Gevaudan

June 05, 2025 at 07:00 PM

S2025E06

The Most Puzzling UFO Case of the 20th Century

July 03, 2025 at 07:00 PM

S2025E07

Real Life Monster Hunters Are More Hardcore Than Fiction

August 07, 2025 at 07:00 PM

S2025E08

The Disturbing Reasons We Invent Monsters

September 04, 2025 at 07:00 PM

S2025E09

These Mythical Monsters Turned Out To Be Real

September 18, 2025 at 07:00 PM

S2025E10

The Cursed Monster Born From Slavery

September 30, 2025 at 07:00 PM

S2025E11

The Deep Halloween Lore You Probably Don't Know

October 21, 2025 at 07:00 PM

S2025E12

The Deep Lore Behind KPop Demon Hunters

November 04, 2025 at 08:00 PM

S2025E13

A Monster Expert's Take on Mascot Horror

December 02, 2025 at 08:00 PM

S2025E14

Meet The Pacific Northwest's Most Mysterious Killer

December 16, 2025 at 08:00 PM

Season 2026

S2026E01

Why This UFO Sighting Was Different

February 24, 2026 at 08:00 PM

S2026E02

The Disturbing Case of America's Most Infamous Haunting

March 24, 2026 at 07:00 PM

S2026E03

The Monster They Needed You To Fear

April 21, 2026 at 07:00 PM