Stolen Brain Podcast

Ep:20 The Ghosts of Glasnevin Cemetery Halloween special (with TheHurleyFella)

This week we take you our listeners and renowned Irish Tiktok and social media star King Hurley (The Hurley fella) on a tour of Dublins largest cemetery Glasnevin where we spoke about the locations most famous haunts while standing in the very spot they occurred. From Boyds Dog to phantom taxis this episode is full of scares, laughs and the history of glasnevin and the people buried there enjoy. 

Ep:21 The Cú Sidhe (The black dog of Irish myth)

This week we look into the Cú Sidhe a legendary black dog that is said to be the guardian of the fairy folk and also a harbinger of Death with its blood chilling howl its said to cause terror for all those who hear.

Ep:22 The Beast of Gévaudan (The French Werewolf)

this week we talk about the legendary Beast of Gévaudan a monstrous creature that attacked over 300 people in 1765 and took the lives of a reported 100 men, women children and infants with the majority the body being partially consumed.

Ep:23 The Abominable Snowman

This week we take a look at the elusive creature known as the yeti or abominable snowman an apelike creature said to stalk explorers across the Himalayas howling and leaving prints that have stumped zoologists and scientists for decades.

Ep:24 The Wren Boys and the Wren festival

This week we take a look at the wren festival a notorious hunt for the alleged treacherous Bird known as the Wren and the traditions surrounding the festival. 

Ep:25 The Yule Lads

This week we take a look at the yule lads from nordic legend 13 short bearded masters of mischief and mayhem who descend from an Icelandic volcano once a year during Christmas, over the years though they have also evolved to be known in some places as the 13 Santas.

Ep:26 Grýla The Ogress of Icelandic Christmas tradition

This week we take a look at the legend of Grýla a monstrous ogress who lives in the wilds of Iceland, she is said to travel village to village seeking charity and even sometimes naughty children.

Ep:27 The Legend of Krampus - The Stolen Brain Christmas Special

This week we talk about the notorious legend of Krampus in this years Stolen Brain Podcast Christmas special. We will be on Break for a brief period over the holidays so keep an eye on our socials for news and updates thanks so much for your support have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year from us at The Stolen Brain Podcast.