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by Meagan Ankney | Paige Miller
We're two scientists and sisters (in-law) bringing you a podcast about the science behind all things strange and unusual, from the natural to the supernatural! So, put on your critical thinking caps and join us for some creepy conversation and lots of laughter.
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- 6 days ago21 min
Cryptid Chemistry: The Squonk!
What would the chemistry of tears need to be to dissolve a body? Why did lumberjacks tell so many weird stories? What do pigs think about their own reflections? We answer all these questions and more in this fun little episode about America's saddest cryptid - the squonk! Also, it's that time of year again when we need your spooky stories! Have you had a spooky experience that you'd like us to take a stab at debunking? Or maybe YOU were able to debunk it yourself? Either way, we want to...
- Aug 31, 202659 min
Dinosaurs to Dragons with Elizabeth Shreeve
For this Substitute Sister episode, Meagan is joined by author Elizabeth Shreeve to talk about her new book, Dinosaurs to Dragons, which is all about the origins of and possible science behind various legendary and mythical monsters around the world. Could there be anything more perfect for this show!? You can find Elizabeth, her books, & links to her social media at her website here: https://elizabethshreeve.com/ STAY SPOOKY! **WE WROTE A BOOK!** And you can buy it here...
- Aug 10, 202644 min
Behind the Scenes for Our 1-Year-Bookaversary!
Join us for a behind the scenes look at Spooky Science, where we share some fun stories that we wish had made it into the final cut of the book, and some musings about the writing process. How has it been over a year already!? STAY SPOOKY! **WE WROTE A BOOK!** And you can buy it here: https://geni.us/spookyscience Linktree: https://linktr.ee/spookyscipod Patreon (ad-free episodes!): https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyscipod Ti...
- Jun 9, 202628 min
Spooky 7
It's time for another round of Short and Spooky stories! From hidden noises in haunted houses to microscopic threats in ancient tombs, this episode features two stories about the big effects small things can have on our bodies. We call them ghosts or curses, but they're really just science! ** Link to the new research on infrasound: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/behavioral-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2026.1729876/full STAY SPOOKY! **WE WROTE A BOOK!** And you ...
- May 18, 202634 min
The Loveland Frogman
Along a stretch of the Little Miami River in Loveland, Ohio, tales are told about encounters with a strange and, if the drawings are to be believed, surprisingly bootylicious cryptid known as Frogman. In this episode, we review the major sightings and then speculate on what might really be hopping along the river banks of southwest Ohio. THE Loveland Frogman Drawing 🍑: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHzbsLiaOz/ The 2016 Sighting Photo: https://www.snopes.com/news/2016/08/05/loveland...
- May 5, 202636 min
Mokele-mbembe: The (Not) Living Dinosaur
Mokele-mbembe is a sauropod-like cryptid that has been luring cryptozoology's most optimistic explorers into some of the world's most remote swamps for over a century, and yet the evidence remains, to put it generously, thin. Whether this creature was born from colonialist interpretations of local legends, or wishful thinking during the dinosaur craze of the early 20th century, one thing is clear: somewhere in the Congo River Basin, a living dinosaur is definitely not waiting to be discovered...
- Apr 17, 202635 min
The Science of Superstition
Almost everyone has at least one superstition they adhere too, and science says that might be for good reason! In this episode, we talk about the origins of two popular superstitions (including one that dates back to over 5000 years ago!), and then jump into the science behind how people use superstition to make (or break) their own luck. STAY SPOOKY! **WE WROTE A BOOK!** And you can buy it here: https://geni.us/spookyscience Linktree: https...
- Mar 21, 202628 min
The Folklore of Geology
For tens of thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples have passed down stories of major geologic events around the world, and many times, we find that modern science is just playing catch-up to learn more about them. In this episode, we discuss some of the oldest known stories on Earth that come from Australia, and then dive into more recent events preserved in legends from the Pacific Northwest. NOTE: Please excuse the audio quality on this one! We wanted to get you an episode ASAP, so Meagan h...
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