This week Maddy tells Lauren all about some of the wildest medical treatments throughout history. From whales to farts to heroin, we uncover the least savoury ways some of our most common ailments were cured (or not) back in the day!

This week Lauren tells Maddy the story of the Melon Heads, a spooky cryptid lurking in the wooded areas in North America. This week we get musical and a teeny, tiny bit off the rails - join us in ringing in the new year and a new season of the Magical Mystery Pod!

In this episode, Maddy tells us the tale of Gef the Mongoose, the elusive companion of a family from the Isle of Man in the 1930s. We discover his extra, extra clever personality and unlock a wild new fear for Lauren.

After a bit of a break in our posting schedule we are back, back, back again to get you prepped for spooky season. This week Maddy tells us all about the infamous ghost ship of the Northumberland Strait in Atlantic Canada. We cover ghosts, pirates, and scurvy seamen! Listen to find out all about it...

In this episode Lauren does a deep dive on the many deaths and legends of the world's tallest mountain. Mt. Everest's history is rich and complex, not only is it home to a mass grave of hopeful mountaineers but it is also shrouded in mystery, particularly when it comes to the Yeti - a mythical being who allegedly inhabits the mountain. What will we uncover this episode? Listen to find out!

In our very first episode we discuss fairy folklore in Newfoundland, Canada. This week Maddy has diligently researched the topic, while Lauren provides her, somewhat thought-provoking, insights. Fairies are totally harmless...right?