You may not know her name (unless you’re a fan of strange Australian animals) but you’ll definitely know at least one if not more of her beastly children. Meet the ultimate matriarch of monsters, who’s many abominable children were the bane of the ancient Greco-Roman world and are today still some of the most recognizable creatures of mythology.

Music:

"Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen

"Lady Madonna" - The Beatles

A beauty, a countess, a rebel, and a sorceress; she's got it all...including your life or sanity if you're not careful! This "genie" definitely isn't here to grant your wishes!

Music:

"Lalla Aicha 1" - Asmaa Hamzaoui, Bnat Timbouktou

"Nour El Ain" - Amr Diab

Who doesn't love filling up on local cuisine while on vacation, especially in an island paradise? Giant cocktails, sweet exotic fruits, live centipedes, human souls... This Polynesian goddess of death is one you definitely don't want to join for dinner!

Also, new and improved website has officially launched! Check it out here along with socials below: https://monstress.supapass.io/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583716842806

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstresspod/

Music:

"He Mele Inoa O Kalakua" - Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu

"Nukukehe" - Te Vaka

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate Mexican and greater Latin American culture and heritage with one of the most famous spirits of grief and loss. To learn more about the struggles currently faced by Latinx immigrants and their families in the United States right now, please visit: https://unidosus.org/issues/immigration/

Today is also the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Show your support by wearing red and by visting https://www.niwrc.org/policy-center/mmiwr

Music:

"La Llorona" - Alanna Ubach, Antonio Sol ("Coco" Soundtrack)

"Cancion del Mariachi" - Antonio Banderas, Los Lobos

Batten down the hatches because a storm's a-brewin'! This demonic weather witch of the Balkans will blow you away! Also, as a result of demand, I'll now be releasing two episodes more frequently; approximately every two weeks. Be prepared for more fiendish female fun!

Music:

"Boj na Kosovu" (Battle of Kosovo) - Nikola Urošević Gedža

"Gimme Shelter" - The Rolling Stones

During the springtime season of rebirth and new life, meet the monstress who specifically preys on this new life and the unborn. A vile, revolting creature of Filipino folklore who really SUCKS! I'd advise against eating while listening... Also, finally managed to get better sound quality for the musical inserts, hooray!

Music:

Black Eyed Pease - "The APL Song"

BINI - "Pantropiko"

Happy St. Patrick's (Paddy's) Day! While many may know about the saint himself, far less know about the great Mother of Demons that he defeated in order to gain his fame and what she symbolized when it came to one of the most radical cultural changes in Ireland's history.

Music:

"Siulil a Run" - Celtic Woman

"Ireland's Call" - Celtic Thunder

Happy belated Valentine's Day, but more importantly, happy Black History Month! Celebrate by learning the story of one of the fiercest African queens and her female-dominated empire; a queen who, literally, slayed...a lot!

Music:

"Run the World (Girls)" - Beyonce

"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" - Shakira