Crystal Myth Podcast

Dungeons and Dragons - Stranger Things

April 15, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 34.4 MB

This episode Lesley and Mark look at the inspiration behind the monsters from the Netflix Show "Stranger Things" How much of an influence Role Playing Game Dungeons and Dragons had on the characters. Mark has actually played the game, Lesley? not so much! Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Walking

April 08, 2024 21:50 - 1 hour - 30.9 MB

In this episode Lesley and Mark discuss Dream Walking - The apparent ability to share or control some one else's dream. Like Inception ya know? Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elementals -Fire and Water

March 25, 2024 22:50 - 1 hour - 23 MB

It's another season of Crystal Myth! yaaaay. We kick off with Elementals -Fire & Water continuing from the last elemental episode Lesley looks at the Salamander the elemental for fire and Mark looks at the Water Elemental which ends up scaring Lesley with his tall tales. We do tend to meander a bit off topic but it's all a bit of a daft laugh in that ain't it? Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. Se...

Ancient Roman Mythology

March 18, 2024 23:23 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Friends! Romans! Listeners! lend us your ears! Mark and Lesley get stuck into Roman Mythology. Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mini Episode - Intro to Roman Deities

March 04, 2024 19:11 - 27 minutes - 21.5 MB

Lesley provides a brief introduction to our next topic - Roman Mythology. Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glitch in the Matrix?

February 20, 2024 21:04 - 1 hour - 36.8 MB

Mark and Lesley discuss glitches in the matrix - are we living in a simulation? or are our brains just glitching? Return of Lesley's Childhood Nightmare "Big Fat Cheeks" and the story of Luke Skywalker's VHS Appendage. Do you have a glitch in the matrix story? share it with us on our Facebook or twitter (X) page. Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elementals - Part 1

February 05, 2024 18:36 - 1 hour - 34.6 MB

In this Episode Mark and Lesley discuss Elementals - spirits of the Earth, Water, Fire and Air. In Part 1 Lesley chooses Earth and Mark Chooses Air. If you marry one, you gain immortality. Nice! Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lighthouse Tales

January 29, 2024 22:29 - 1 hour - 26.3 MB

Mark and Lesley tell tales involving Lighthouses - There's mystery, there's history, and weirdness ahoy! Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaiju - Strange Creatures.

January 22, 2024 21:18 - 1 hour - 27.1 MB

Our Hosts discuss Kaiju - Giant creatures conceived in Japan as a result of post world war 2 fear of the atomic bomb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet The Benders

January 15, 2024 19:59 - 1 hour - 30.8 MB

Mark and Lesley are back with more true horror stories, ancient serial killers and Mark tells the story of the Notorious Bender Family - inspiration for many a horror writer and film maker such as Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The League of gentleman and House of a Thousand Corpses plus many more! They really are the most mental Family you'll have ever heard of. Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See ...

Movies Inspired by real horror.

January 09, 2024 01:01 - 38 minutes - 30.1 MB

This is a special episode with Lesley Hosting as Mark has gone and lost his voice and gone a wee bit deaf! so so you have something to listen to until we get back to normal schedule Lesley is reading from a list of movies that were inspired by real life horror events. We also have a new theme tune! Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trickster Gods

December 11, 2023 22:27 - 1 hour - 31.9 MB

This Week's episode looks at some Trickster Gods - Mark tells stories of the Spider Demi God Anansi and Lesley describes the antics of Hopi God Kokopelli, with a few others thrown in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Troll 2 - Welcome to Nilbog!

November 27, 2023 22:53 - 1 hour - 35 MB

We kick off season 13 with a review and discussion of Troll 2 the Greatest bad movie ever made. Oh My Goooooooooooood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Parsons - Rocket Scientist and Space Warlock

November 14, 2023 21:18 - 1 hour - 34.2 MB

After an extended break Mark and Lesley are back with the story and life of Jack Parsons - A pioneer in Rocket Science and also a high Priest of Magick. A right weirdo whom we both love. Come listen and then join our Facebook group, there's a picture of Jack there, or you could just google it. Like and subscribe if you like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telekinesis and Telepathy

October 16, 2023 21:26 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

Carrie, Eleven from Stranger things, Professor X . . .Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? all possess the powers of Telekinesis and telepathy. These are figures in comics and myth, but could it be scientifically possible? Mark would throw tables about if he had the power and Lesley would write a lovely novel. with her mind's eye. What would you do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colours

October 09, 2023 20:34 - 1 hour - 36.5 MB

After a two week break Lesley and Mark are back with the topic of Colours - Marks looks at Green and Red and Lesley divulges in the mystical meaning of the colours in wicca and ancient Egypt, Mark hopes you all like colours, unless you are colour blind . . . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lovely Molly

September 18, 2023 18:04 - 1 hour - 32.4 MB

On this week's episode Mark and Lesley Review and discuss the 2011 movie "Lovely Molly" directed by the same person who made "The Blair Witch Project" What is The Orobas? Which is a creature in this movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myths of Louisiana & Connecticut

September 11, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 34.8 MB

Lesley and Mark battle through a heatwave whilst bringing you all myths and legend's from the USA States of Louisiana and Connecticut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mer Creatures

September 06, 2023 17:52 - 1 hour - 39.6 MB

We are getting wet and wild in this episode were Lesley and Mark discuss their favorite Mer Creatures, two of which live in their native home of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Randi

August 29, 2023 20:57 - 1 hour - 30.8 MB

This episode ark and Lesley go full Dana Scully in exposing people who claim they have magic Powers. Mark talks about the James Randi Foundation and his favorite challengers that tried to get the 1 million dollar prize and Lesley talks about various real life people who were worshiped as gods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By The Saints! Part 2

August 21, 2023 21:52 - 1 hour - 40.6 MB

We get holy on this episode with more strange stories of Saints - What does it take to become one? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lend Us Your Ears

August 14, 2023 20:29 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

Ears, yes you read that right we are talking about our sound flaps this week. Can you hear "The Hum"? did the movie Star Trek - Wrath Of Khan trigger a fear of Earwigs? What about tales involving Ears in mythology? well listen up! this is the episode for you lugholes. (That's Scottish for Ears) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unsolved Murder - Pick n Mix

July 24, 2023 11:47 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

Hiya! we kick off season 12 with more unsolved murders but this time Lesley provides a Pick n Mix of stories. Some may be distressing or triggering so be warned! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unsolved Murder

July 10, 2023 19:16 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

We bring back the subject of unsolved murders - this episode Mark tells us the tragic and violent tale of the Murder of Mrs. Julia Wallace in early 1930's Liverpool. Lesley ends the episode with examples and thoughts on "Physic Detectives" who claim to have the power to solve unsolved murders by the power of the spirit world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ancient Egypt Part Two

July 03, 2023 21:37 - 1 hour - 28.8 MB

We take another gander at the Ancient Egyptians only focusing on obscure stories rather than the main gods. Mark talks about the structure of Spoons in Ancient Egypt. Yes you read that right . . . Spoons. Lesley shares some examples of Ancient Egyptian Mythic creatures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edinburgh

June 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 27.4 MB

This week we look at some myths and legends about Scotland's capital city Edinburgh or "Auld Reekie" as it's known, rival to Glasgow. Come join us and hae a laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liberace's Banana Shaped UFO

June 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.1 MB

This episode we chat about Celebrities that are rumored to be either ghosts, Aliens or simply Missing - Did a 12ft Liberace preform a medley of hits from his glittering banana UFO? and will JFK jr return to save Trumps' Ass? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LGBTQ+ & Cryptids

June 04, 2023 19:42 - 1 hour - 25.5 MB

In honor of Pride month we look at the love of cryptids within the LGBTQ+ Community, but get side tracked into Greek and Norse Mythology. Give us a like and subscribe. We are ad free so share this podcast and help us grow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany

May 22, 2023 08:49 - 1 hour - 32.5 MB

In this episode Mark and Lesley Explore myths that Originate from Germany. One is a Creation Origin Myth and Lesley talks various Myths about and from within Germany, one involves a Werewolf! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maryland & Oklahoma! Myths

May 15, 2023 17:48 - 1 hour - 25.4 MB

This week Mark tells us about some Myths from the USA state of Maryland and Lesley covers Oklahoma! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dracula

May 05, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 35.9 MB

The Count! Count Dracula. Lesley and Mark look at what inspired Bram Stoker to write the horror novel and what may have inspired him to create the Character of Dracula and Johnathon Harker, Mina, Lucy etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mr Crowley

April 26, 2023 15:04 - 2 hours - 49 MB

Hey crystal Mythers - This episode we deep dive into the twisted world of Mr Aleister Crowley AKA The Beast or The wickedest man in the world. Was he a magical wizard or just an a guy who squandered his inheritance on goofy nonsense fueled by copious drug and sex consumption? Want to contact us? find us on Twitter @Podcast_myth or on our Facebook page. Give us a review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your pods. Share and spread the word of Crystal Myth! Recommended reading on...

Loab - AI Cryptid

March 24, 2023 20:47 - 1 hour - 29.3 MB

In this episode the topic was requested by one of our listeners - Loab the A I demon or cryptid? We definitely had a lot of fun meeting her and tried creating our own A.I creations. If you have any topics you think we should cover drop us a message on Twitter @podcast_myth or join our facebook group. The images we produced will be posted on both sites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Satanic Verses

March 14, 2023 17:52 - 1 hour - 34.4 MB

What are The Satanic Verses? Why did it cause such a controversy and even cost lives? We explore the myth behind the Fatwa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Cryptids

March 05, 2023 15:20 - 1 hour - 28.3 MB

In which we revisit our favorite topic Cryptids - Mark tells us about massive spiders and Lesley shares some Audio of alleged Bigfoots speaking to each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EVP

February 17, 2023 09:10 - 1 hour - 30.8 MB

In which Lesley and Mark look into EVP or Ghost voice recordings - It can be on an old timey record, through a Landline or a broken radio. Do we believe it? MEH maybes aye maybes no! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Craft

February 10, 2023 00:07 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

This episode Mark and Lesley discuss the 1996 movie "The Craft" will it stand the test of time? How many spells are used? All we know is we love Fairuza Balk as Nancy! We bind you Nancy from doing harm to others and to yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Random Chat

January 26, 2023 22:31 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

Hey everybody - We are back for 2023! I know we were going to review the Movie the Craft but due to Mark's face surgery and recovery that's gonna be pushed back to next episode, so instead We present some random chat that covers Mark's surgery, Would we bang Elvis? Was Ron Jeremy ever attractive? The time Scientology tried to recruit Michael Jackson and other random crap. Hell we may even make more episodes like this now and then. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday the 13th part 7 The New Blood

December 24, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 27.6 MB

In our Christmas Special episode we review and re cap Friday the 13th part 7 the New Blood AKA Jason vs Carrie. A teen with telekinetic powers squares up to Camp Crystal Lake Killer Jason Voorhees - and he is annoyed to say the least! follow us on Facebook or on twitter @podacast_myth to send us any topic requests or just general questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eyes

December 02, 2022 17:30 - 1 hour - 29.4 MB

Oh, the night has a thousand eyes! Mark and Lesley discover Bobby Vee but also chat eyes, in mythology, crypto and what our eye colors mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Indus Valley Civilization

November 25, 2022 17:16 - 1 hour - 24.4 MB

This episode Lesley and Mark look into the lost and mysterious Indus Valley Civilsastion. If we could go back in time for an explore it would be there! sounds like heaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Secret Societies . . .Shhhh!

November 18, 2022 21:39 - 1 hour - 28.1 MB

It's been a long break, but we are back with the topic of Secret Societies. Mark and Lesley look into some old ones and others that are still running, just what are they hiding? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angels & Fallen Ones

September 23, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MB

Wow! it's our 10th season! There must be Angels watching over us - Oh yeah they watch, but what are they? This topic was requested by our Listener Andy McEwan. Mark and Lesley end up delving into the dark side of Angels and all may not be as they seem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking Weather

September 10, 2022 17:12 - 1 hour - 32.4 MB

In this episode we talk that age old subject that British people talk about when all else fails - The Weather. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pokemon - Lesley's Choice

August 26, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes - 13.9 MB

It's host Lesley's choice of Pokémon she has selected to chat about - they all have something in common . . . what can it be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More Pokemon

August 19, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 14 MB

Hey pals! this is part one of a mini episode featuring more Pokémon which Mark has selected to explore - We recorded shorter episodes as Mark needs to be rebuilt by " Scientists" in order to be be back at full capacity. Hope you like it. Next episode will be some Pokémon of my choosing which may have some inspritaion from myths or cryptids. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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