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A family friendly, surreal, informative show that follows CK and his dog Finn...and occasionally Rey the Barry Manilow obsessed cat turns up...as they journey across the globe and sometimes through time, to investigate the real stories behind myths, monsters and more.
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A family friendly, surreal, informative show that follows CK and his dog Finn...and occasionally Rey the Barry Manilow obsessed cat turns up...as they journey across the globe and sometimes through time, to investigate the real stories behind myths, monsters and more. Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
Fast Facts
- Audience
- Ages 5–12
- Network
- CK
- Format
- Listen in any order
- Typical length
- 21 min
- Episodes
- 100
- Seasons
- 5 seasons
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Episodes
100 episodes
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Mirths and Monsters presents-the ghost town of Bodie, California part 1
13 min 17 April 2023It's been a spell but Mirths and Monsters is back, myself and the furry crew are very happy to share with you this first part of our experiences in Bodie, California Former gold rush town, current ghost town, so many ghosts This episode is a brief overview of the history and, of course, shenanigans being wrought by the furry crew Hope y'all enjoy, CK Al things Mirths can be found by using the linktree https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Sources-https://www.bodie.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodie,_California Music-All star trio-oh by jingo Shootout - Roy Edwin Williams Wild West Entrance - Radio Night Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents The Bunyip part 1
11 min 15 August 2026G'day Mirthers! This first part of a two part episode covers the fascinating story of the Bunyip, one of the oldest cryptids that there has been In the second part me and the girls will be heading back in time to Australia to have a chat but in part 1 we talk about some of the history Till next time, Slantie, your good health Music-Jackson F Smith-Cantina Rag All Star Trio-Oh By Jingo Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents the piper of clanyard bay
13 min 18 July 2026Hallo ma friends and welcome to another episode of Mirths and Monsters Join me as this time I share a lesser known Scottish myth with the girls The piper of clanyard bay, I hope you enjoy it as much as they did Slantie my friends, Your good health, CK and the furry crew Music-Cantina rag-Jackson F Brown Oh by jingo-All Star Trio Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents The beast of Bray road
20 min 21 June 2026Hallo ma friends and welcome to Mirths and Monsters This time we investigate the beast of Bray road and ooh boy did we learn some things, including what an interesting accent he has! Hope you have as much fun as we did, Slantie my friends, Your good health, CK and the furry crew Music-Cantina rag-Jackson F Brown Oh by jingo-All star trio Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters-The beast of Bodmin Moor
16 min 6 June 2026Hallo ma friends, welcome to another episode of Mirths and Monsters In this episode we are getting all catty and finding out about the fabled beast of Bodmin Moor, the furry crew are very, very excited I hope you enjoy the show Slantie my friends, your good health Ck and the furry crew
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Mirths and Monsters presents The Wendigo part 2
19 min 12 February 2022Mirthers, join me and the furry crew for our journey back in time to go in search of the Wendigo I'm not scared at all...not me, no Promo is from the tipsy exchange, be sure to subscribe they are doing some great stuff For all things Mirths please click on the link tree, that will take you wherever you need to go to check out the shows or give support https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Music Jackson F Brown-Cantina Rag All star trio-Oh By Jingo Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents Spring Heel Jack part 2
21 min 23 May 2026Hallo ma friends and welcome back to Mirths and Monsters It has been a wee bit of time since part 1 but me and the furry crew have had a LOT of adventures in that time Now we are back to bring these adventures to your earholes once again In this episode we finish our jaunt back to foggy London to find out the real story behind Spring Heel Jack We hope you enjoy and see you on the next journey Slantie ma friends, Your good health, CK and the furry crew
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Mirths and Monsters presents spring heeled jack part 1
14 min 17 April 2025Hallo ma friends and welcome to another jaunt with Mirths and Monsters In this first of a two parter we explore the history of the terror that was Spring Heel Jack It's still safe for the wee ones though, don't worry I hope you enjoy the show, Slantie, your good health, CK and the furry crew If you would like to support the show then please spread the word or you can to to www.patreon.com/mirthsandmonsters Music Jackson f brown-cantina rag All star trio-oh by jingo Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents Gef the talking Mongoose
21 min 3 April 2025Welcome back to Mirths and Monsters Nearly two years since we last had an adventure, this one is interesting and lots o' fun Here we learn about Gef the talking Mongoose Maybe, just maybe we have a wee chat Thanks everyone for joining me and the furry crew as we continue our adventures Slantie, your good health CK and the furry crew Music all star trio-oh by jingo jackson f brown-cantina rag harper ray-lester wendy marcini-the cast If you would like to support the show please consider visiting www.patreon.com/mirthsandmonsters Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters-a halloween hangout
11 min 31 October 2024Hallo ma friends, it's time to head back to the lands of Mirths and Monsters This isn't an adventure as such, more a re-introduction So join me, CK and the furry crew, as we hang out with some monsters, cryptids and more on the one night of the year they can just be themselves Mirths and Monsters returns for its new season at Christmas time, till then, Sláinte, your good health Music-All star trio-oh by jingo Cantina rag-Jackson F Smith Samba Amigo - Tiki Tiki Spooky Tooth - Ch@ntarelle Scary Stairsteps - Stationary Sign Ghoul Disco - Mike Franklyn Stanier 8233 - Elvin Vanguard Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents-A kidnapped Santa Claus by L Frank Baum
26 min 5 December 2022Hello all, for this month of December I'll be releasing a Christmas related episode each Monday plus a little something extra on Christmas day Today, I'm reading this story by L Frank Baum, a lovely wee tale that was really fun to read Spoiler-it has a happy end so don't worry As always for everything Mirths please use the link tree I'm still running the BIG RAFFLE where you can win a plethora of prizes including merch, a build a bear, air pods for just a $5 entry Half of all proceeds will be going to the cancer charity, Friends of Anchor Thanks everyone, CK and the furry crew Music-This Is What I Want for Christmas - Martin Landstrom Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents the Squonk part 2-going underground
18 min 22 November 2022Hello Mirthers old and new, welcome to the concluding part of our Squonk adventure and let me tell you, this took even me by surprise Join myself as I chat to Winifred Hemlock (the voice of whom has been disguised at their request) as we learn about the Squonks and their way of life Please stay tuned all the way through to hear about a very exciting raffle that I'm doing and for all Mirths please clink the linktree Thank you, CK and the furry crew https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Music Jackson F Smith-Cantina Rag All star trio-oh by jingo Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents the Squonk part 1
15 min 14 November 2022Mirthers old and new! Join me and the furry crew as we learn about the saddest of all the cryptids, the Squonk A cryptid so sad about itself that it can't stop crying Let's investigate this fascinating creature and see if there is more to it than meets the weeping eye Part 2 will be with you next week Enjoy, CK and the furry crew For all things Mirth please use the link for merch, the facebook group and for patreon if you would like to support us https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Reference sources https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Squonk#:~:text=The%20Squonk%20(Lacrimacorpus%20dissolvens)%20is,in%20the%20timber%20%26%20hunting%20industry https://www.pennlive.com/wildaboutpa/2015/06/pennsylvanias_squonk_ends_the.html https://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Squonk#Description https://www.healthline.com/health/what-are-tears-made-of#composition Music Jackson F Smith-Cantina rag All star trio-oh by jingo Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters halloween presents the tell tale heart
20 min 31 October 2022In this spooky-ish episode it was meant to be The black cat by Edgar Allen Poe but my own black cat, Rey, read it and was horrified! So, we compromised and went with the tell tale heart Rey does chip in during the reading, it's the tell tale heart but you've never heard it like this Happy halloween! CK and the furry crew All things Mirth can be found on the linktree https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Music Through the Alleyway - Jon Bjork Oh by jingo - All star trio Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents the Tooth Fairy part 2-a day in the life
11 min 26 October 2022We conclude this journey into the history of the tooth fairy by joining Arthur Denture, a tooth fairy, for a day to see how things work CK and the furry crew For all things Mirths please click on the linktree https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Music Oh by jingo-all star trio Captain Fancy Fever - Wanda Shakes The Melancholy Waltz - Howard Harper-Barnes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents the Tooth Fairy part 1-the history
10 min 25 October 2022Join me, CK, as we cover the history of the tooth fairy and oh boy it goes much further back than you may think This episode is just the first part, part two will have us follow a day in the life of a tooth fairy, namely, Arthur Denture (not their real name) Thanks! CK and the furry crew For all things Mirths, merch, all the socials and to nominate me for the Discover Podcast awards, please click on the linktree https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters References https://dbpedia.org/page/Ratoncito_P%C3%A9rez https://kidtasticdental.com/tooth-fairy-traditions-from-around-the-globe/#:~:text=In%20France%2C%20the%20tooth%20fairy,with%20either%20cash%20or%20sweets https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/the-origin-of-the-tooth-fairy https://www.dentistryforchildrenstl.com/blog/2018/07/the-history-and-mythology-of-the-tooth-fairy https://northcoastcourier.co.za/169768/to-war-with-teeth-and-fairies/ https://www.frenchasyoulikeit.com/a-french-lesson-on-the-little-mouse/ https://www.123dentist.com/a-brief-history-of-the-tooth-fairy/ Music Cantina Rag-Jackson F Brown Oh by jingo-All start trio Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents the cryptid tournament finalists.
12 min 30 September 2022Time to interview the finalists of the inaugural cryptid tournament The rounds have been voted on by you in the facebook group and we are left with just 2 The Kraken and The Loch Ness Monster We hear from both in this special episode Feel free to join the group so you can vote in the final, use the link tree for that and for all things Mirths Slantie my friends! CK and the furry crew
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Mirths and Monsters presents mini mirths-furry crew idol
8 min 6 February 2022Hallo ma friends, just a wee fun one to tide you over till the next full length ep Me and the furry crew having a 'singing' competition CK and the furry crew Linktree for all things mirths https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Music Heads Are Spinning - Etienne Roussel Back to Where It Began - Rockin' For Decades Feriado - Cornelio Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents The Wendigo part 1
16 min 29 January 2022Join me and the furry crew in the first part of our learning and adventure about the wendigo Lots to learn and it's not terrifying as it may sound, no honest! Promo is from the always fab Space Castle Sources used https://www.tribalpedia.com/us-tribes/s-z/winnebago-tribe/ https://www.backstoryradio.org/blog/the-mythology-and-misrepresentation-of-the-windigo/ https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Wendigo https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mn-wendigo/#:~:text=Though%20all%20of%20the%20descriptions,are%20covered%20with%20matted%20hair Music Jackson F Brown-cantina rag All star trio-oh by jingo For all things Mirths use the linktree https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Thank you everyone, CK and the furry crew Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents Dinosaurs part 3
17 min 4 July 2022Time for the final part of my and the furry crew's dinosaurs adventure! Ooh boy it gets awfully exciting Promo is from the fantastic page turners and button mashers podcast, you'll love it For everything Mirths just click on the linktree https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Music-All star trio-Oh by jingo Thanks everyone, enjoy! CK and the furry crew Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents Dinosaurs part 2
22 min 20 June 2022Mirthers old and new and middle aged! Time for the second part in the three part series of our dinosaurs adventure Ooh boy, this gets exciting! Promo is from Space Castle, go check them out, it's ace https://spacecastlepod.com/ Also, please, please stay tuned after the episode is finished An amazing Mirther, Em Cohen, is doing a brilliant thing for her 4 year old nephew Trying to get postcards for him from all over the globe with a doodle or a fact about this country it's sent from and if you could send the postcard inside an envelope, that would be brilliant If you would like to send one then the address to send them is Em Cohen, PO Box 16927, Missoula, Montana, 59808 USA For everything Mirths and CK related please use the linktree https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Music-All star trio-oh by jingo Jackson F Brown-cantina rag Longing for tonight-Riverworn Sources-https://www.thoughtco.com/the-three-ages-of-dinosaurs-1091932 https://www.livescience.com/24071-pterodactyl-pteranodon-flying-dinosaurs.html Thanks everyone, slantie! CK Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents Dinosaurs part 1
15 min 6 June 2022Welcome to series three of Mirths and Monsters! We start this series with the coolest of all the things, dinosaurs Part one we’ll learn about the history and in part two we’ll be taking a trip back to see these amazing creatures in their prime Promo is from the brilliant folk at Locle Grown, go subscribe if you love or even like music https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters for everything Mirths and CK Research sources https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/why-t-rex-has-tiny-arms#:~:text=rex%2C%20for%20example%2C%20might%20have,human%20with%205%2Dinch%20arms https://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dinosaurs/together.html https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/when-did-dinosaurs-live.html https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/dinosaurs.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwheyUBhD-ARIsAHJNM-NWVJHyhB7PiCU1O6N9853pEsol-7jio9t44UPDvgDVFnLTTtsj8_0aAuiCEALw_wcB Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters cryptid log-The wampus cat, a tail of two kitties
8 min 15 January 2022Good day Mirthers, here we have a wee additional chat to the wampus cat episode We talk origins, everyday life and sandwiches (of course) If you would like to hear more, let me know All links to all things Mirths are in the linktree Take care my friends, CK https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Music All star trio-oh by jingo Jackson F Brown-cantina rag Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters presents The Wampus Cat
22 min 8 January 2022Mirths and Monsters is back for its third series and I couldn't be happier about it To kick us off me and the furry crew are going to investigate the mysterious wampus cat, a myth and cryptid that has been around since the Cherokee first spoke about it way back when Join me and the gang as we bring you some history and learning before we venture out to try and find ourselves a big ol' kitty Promo is from the brilliant Terrified and Tipsy All links for Mirths and my other shows, merch, patron etc will be in the link tree Thanks everyone, CK and the furry crew Links to all things Mirths and my other shows https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Link for terrified and tipsy-https://www.tipsypod.com/ Sources for this episode https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Wampus_cat#Appearance https://northcarolinaghosts.com/mountains/wampus-cat/ https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2017/10/story-of-wampus-cat.html https://www.grunge.com/131142/true-stories-behind-american-tall-tales/ http://demonhunterscompendium.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-wampus-cat.html Music Jackson F Brown-Cantina Rag All Star Trio-Oh By Jingo Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters-Baba Yaga part 2
22 min 27 October 2021Time for the final part of our Baba Yaga adventure and blimey it gets exciting! We travel back to old timey Russia to try and find the baba yaga herself...and the hut with the chicken legs This was great fun! Sidenote-evevn though the Baba Yaga is Russian she did seem to have a slight scottish twang, who knew! Promo is from the Thrice cursed podcast, hosted by the amazing human that is Rebekkah Rosewood Click on the link for al things Mirths, https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Music-Jackson F Smith-cantina rag All star trio-oh by jingo Sources-https://thespectatorial.wordpress.com/2014/08/26/baba-yaga-and-the-allure-of-the-wicked-in-russian-folklore/ https://www.historicmysteries.com/baba-yaga/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters-Baba Yaga part 1
17 min 13 October 2021Mirthers old and new, join me as we start the story of the Baba Yaga, this one is utterly fascinating and wonderfully weird Promo is from Lady Teal's curios, a must listen podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lady-teals-curios/id1457909763 Sources for the show came from https://thespectatorial.wordpress.com/2014/08/26/baba-yaga-and-the-allure-of-the-wicked-in-russian-folklore/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Baba-Yaga and https://www.historicmysteries.com/baba-yaga/ Music by Jackson F Browne-cantina rag All star trio-Oh by jingo Here is the link for all things Mirth, I would appreciate if you took the time to check them out, https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Slantie my friends CK Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Area 51 part 3
21 min 28 January 2021Part three of area 51 sees CK and the furry crew being held captive on a flying saucer but ooh it doesn't end there Final part coming very soon Promo from All Gay Long, an excellent show Contact me on the twitter mirths_monsters Instagram Mirths73 and join our amazing group on facebook Mirths and monsters AKA Finn's fan club Merch available from threadless.com Enjoy! CK and the furry crew Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mary Celeste Part 2
18 min 1 October 2021Part 2 of the mysterious Mary Celeste and ooh boy this did not go how I thought! Tune in for excitement to ensue Promo is for 'world's dumbest criminals' the new show by the absolutely brilliant Tara Sariban, go listen, subscribe and love it Click on the link tree for all things Mirths https://linktr.ee/mirthsandmonsters Oh by jingo by the all star trio Cantina rag by Jackson F Smith Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Willing Mirths and Fabled Monsters
1 hr 33 min 24 August 2021I was lucky enough to be invited on to the Willing and Fable show to discuss all things Bigfoot with Rowan and Tracey and I know you'll dig it It was so much fun to do and they are so good at, well, everything Remember to check out them out at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/willing-fable/id1516205323 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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Mirths and Monsters-mystery of the Mary Celeste part 1
23 min 10 July 2021CK and the furry crew travel back in time to figure what actually happened to the Mary Celeste You will not believe what happens Promo is from the brilliant Camp Creep podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/camp-creep/id1572865595 Check out my linktree for all things Mirths Music in the show-Oh by jingo by all star trio Cantina rag by jackson f smith Links used for research-https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/abandoned-ship-the-mary-celeste-174488104/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mary-Celeste http://www.fishermensvoice.com/archives/201711TheMysteriousCaseOfTheMaryCeleste.html Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mirthsandmonsters
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