Slaying Monsters

Matt and EJ discuss the origins of the Fox sisters, a trio of psychic mediums who became famous across the entire western world. They conducted seances throughout the latter half of the 19th century, in the early days of the suffrage movement.

Matt and EJ conclude their investigation on the Surgeon's Photograph of the Loch Ness monster. We discuss the monster prop, the inspiration for the hoax and one of the greatest cultural events in western history. The Surgeon's Photograph: Sutcliffe Boats: https://www.sutcliffeboats.co.uk King Kong Brontosaurus Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JVZ0bE8hpk

Matt and EJ continue their investigation into the Surgeon's Photograph of the Loch Ness Monster. We discuss Duke Wetherell,  the Daily Mail and a long lost news article. The Surgeon's Photograph: https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/50F2/production/_108622702_surgeonsphoto.jpg.webp The second photograph: https://iconicphotos.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/nessie2pic1.jpg?w=809 The uncropped

Matt and EJ tackle the early days of the Loch Ness Monster and other creatures from Scottish folklore. The Surgeon's Photograph: https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/50F2/production/_108622702_surgeonsphoto.jpg.webp