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We are Iron, Silver and Salt. The podcast that talks about monsters from myths, legends, movies and books and how to kill them.

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    • Jan 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 121: The Yeti (Season 1 Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 66:14


    Hey folks! Sorry we've been gone for a bit. Life got real busy in a hurry and we are going to be taking a hiatus. So enjoy this episode as the end of Season 1 of Iron Silver and Salt, and we will be back, hopefully soon.  But until we get back, enjoy this episode as we take on, the mysterious Yeti, a.k.a The Abominable Snowman! The boys tackle the big lug from the mountains. Will wishes everyone a good night. Adrian commands: get out there and kill your monsters. Chris, one more time, reminds all listeners to never be afraid of what goes bump in the night.   Sources:   Shipman Photographs Into the Great Unkown Comic  

    Episode 120: The Gashadokuro

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 56:41


    Happy Halloween listeners! And to celebrate the spookiest holiday, we're tackling one of the spookiest monsters ever! The Giant Japanese Skeleton Yokai; Gashadokuro! Adrian reveals that reading auras started with Iron, Silver, and Salt! Will's gonna bring running shoes any time he adventures with Adrian. Chris cements Star Wars as a permanent conversation topic....again. And the gang tells you how to protect yourself and fight the Gashadokuro. Sources      

    Episode 119: The Shape (Michael Myers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 77:40


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, your favorite monster hunting trio starts off the spooky season by tackling (metaphorically) one of the greatest slashers of the silver screen: Michael Myers. Adrian confirms he is a balanced attention whore! Will brings the Halloween movies into the cyberpunk dystopia. Chris finds a way to, once again, talk about Star Wars. And the trio talks about how to defend yourself (sort of) against Michael Myers.  Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_(1978_film)     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_(franchise) 

    Episode 118: Chimera

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 55:31


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the trio tackles the mythical Chimera! Adrian reminds all listeners, once again, that bears are godless killing machines. Chris knows every line of every 90s show by heart. Will got something wrong...about a video game.  "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY  

    Episode 117: Triffids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 66:52


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the trio tackles the terrifying terrestrial trees from the United Kingdom: Triffids! Adrian announces our new Instagram @ironsilverandsalt!! Chris would like to remind you he does ALL the readings. Will, on the other hand, did not. Again.   "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY   Sources:  

    Episode 116: The T-1000

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 65:11


    This week on Iron, Silver, and Salt, the boys do their best Arnold impression to tackle the big bad of Terminator 2 - The T-1000! Adrian doubles the size of his tequila lore. Chris highlights the real hero of the movie: Miles Bennett Dyson. Will thinks nothing is as dangerous as the endless drip of Content. 

    Episode 115: The Ritual (The Jotunn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 65:22


    This week on Iron, Silver, and Salt, the boys venture into the forests of Sweden to tackle the bastard son of Loki: The Jotunn! Chris cites ALL his sources and will NOT suffer accusations! Will would like to remind all listeners that Iron, Silver, and Salt is NOT a history podcast. Adrian doesn't support climate change, but definitely sees the bright side! The big, flaming bright side. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ritual_(2017_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ritual_(novel) . https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Moder "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY  

    Episode 114: Nosferatu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 80:32


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, we are joined by the podcast Transylvaniacs, to tackle one of the most famous vampires from film: Count Orlok a.k.a The Nosferatu. Will fears that the podcast is no longer hip, cool, nor funky fresh! Adrian saves his village from the great Tequila Flood. Chris, on the other hand, dreams of Swedish troll hunting. Colleen proposes a modern solution: rocket propelled grenades! Guest Will brings The Rizz, we think. We're not sure what that means. And this group of vampire hunters tells you how to fight the Orlok, the Nosferatu.  Sources: (The entire movie is on there, isn't that wild?)   And you can find the Transylvaniacs here:  

    Episode 113: The Minotaur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 70:37


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt the boys venture deep into the labyrinth to face the fearsome Minotaur! Chris, for once, doesn't choose violence! Adrian revives the ultimate Iron, Silver, and Salt solution. Will really wants to check on JR... And the boys tell you how you can face down the Minotaur. "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY  Sources:  

    Episode 112: The Kasai Rex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 58:48


    On this episode of Iron, Silver, and Salt, the boys head out to tackle the biggest, definitely realest monster out there: the Kasai Rex! Chris declares: his Godzilla fanfiction would be top page on Ao3! Adrian has a great idea: a dinosaur theme park! Will is gravely offended by his co-hosts LACK of seriousness on this VERY SERIOUS TOPIC. "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY  Sources: 

    Episode 111: The Hydra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 56:12


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the gents engage with the classics and take on the second of the Heracles's twelve labours: The Lernaean Hydra! Chris would like to remind all listeners: Iron, Silver, and Salt is not a board-certified medical group and to not follow any medical advice we give.  Adrian explains one of the 17 mantras of tequila.  Will would like to clarify: that is NOT how you pronounce granola. And the boys talk about how you could say the hydra.    Sources:   

    Episode 110: King Gidorah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 66:34


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt the boys go head to head with another Kaiju, this time against the great golden dragon himself: King Gidorah! Will really wants to talk about Dune, but he guesses this is ok too. Adrian hopes Mothra will call back. Chris WILL tell you about the godzillaverse, dammit! And your brave heroes tell you how to fight King Gidorah.  Sources:  "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY  Chris's godzilla addled brian   

    Episode 109: Koh the Face Stealer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 63:51


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt the boys learn to harness the four elements and go to the world of Avatar the Last Airbender to face off with the malignant spirit: Koh the Face Stealer. Will proposes a sequel podcast solely about Avatar. Chris and Adrian disagree on Aang's parental acumen - the group is torn asunder. The trio becomes earth, wind and fire. And your trio tell you how to fight and beat: Koh the face stealer.  Sources:  "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY       

    Episode 108: The Deathclaw

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 66:56


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the boys head into the post-apocalyptic future to tackle a famous monster from the Fallout universe, the dreaded Deathclaw! Will would like to correct the record: it was Blackberry seltzer, not blueberry. Adrian has since seen the Fallout show, and can confirm: it's good! Chris doesn't get into the weeds, he IS the weeds! Pop open your Sunset Sarsaparilla (keep the cap) and join us as we venture into the Wasteland.

    Episode 107: The Shirime

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 57:37


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the boys go back to their roots to look at a monster from mythology. One that really talks out of it;s own ass: The Shirime! Adrian protects his most valuable asset - his neighborhood. Will thinks our conversations get too up its own ass. Chris thinks these puns are asinine, And the boys tell you how to defend yourself from the ghostly flasher that is the Shirime.  Sources:         

    Episode 106: Mickey Mouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 55:46


    It is April Fools Day! And because it is an April Fools episode we are tackling an appropriately silly topic and facing down against Adrian's longtime nemesis: Mickey Mouse! Adrian reveals his true nature: the Lisan al Gaib! Will was eating his apple and he apologizes for talking with his mouth full. Chris establishes that Michael Mouse is not his friend. And the trio tells you how to take on the threat that is: Mickey Mouse.  SteamBoat Willie audio is now public domain, so anything you hear from that is from the original animation. Aren't copyright laws fun? "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY 

    Episode 105: The Pale Man (Pan's Labyrinth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 80:48


    This episode we explore the classic Pan's Labyrinth and one of it's iconic creatures, the Pale Man! Chris isn't there to stop us from shilling! Adrian's grandma has some very specific advice. Will explains the concept of a glizzy! We, once again, remind our listeners to never eat the food.

    Episode 104: The Genus (Evolution)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 75:53


    We are going back in time, to the far off year of 2001 (it was over 20 years ago now, feel old yet?) to tackle some good old fashioned pre-9/11 Sci Fi. The Genus from the 2001 film, Evolution. Adrian takes a stand against bald discrimination. Chris confirms he's never put arsenic up someone's rear. Will reminds his co-hosts that the writers for this movie really didn't want to miss the taco truck. And the gang talks about how you can protect yourself from the Genus.  Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_(2001_film)    

    Episode 103: The Harvesters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 67:25


    In this episode of Iron, Silver, and Salt, the boys look upwards to the stars and find our next foe...the Harvesters from Independence Day and it's sequel, Resurgence! Chris LOVED this movie and can't wait to tell you all about it! Adrian would like to remind listeners to not punch bears, no matter how big you are. Will wants someone to request Evangelion now, but don't do it just for him!

    Episode 102: The Langoliers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 57:09


    We are back! And just as we have found ourselves back in the timestream again, we are talking about monsters that haunt our third-dimensional perspectives: Stephen King's The Langoliers! Will figures out that the langoliers are the next MCU villains. Adrian reveals his Organized Crime connections. Chris announces he will NOT sue the tiger for eating the gazelle. And your favorite monster hunting trio tells you how to deal with the Langoliers.  Sources:      

    Mini Break - Under the Dome/ Simpsons Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 27:10


    Hey everyone. So due to some personall stuff we are going to be taking a break this week. Enjoy this episode of the Stephen King Boo! Club where Chris and Steve finish their Under the Dome Conversation while talking about the simpsons. 

    Episode 101: Mari Lwyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 58:48


    On this episode of Iron Silver and Salt, we take part in the end of the year holiday festivities to talk about the spookiest holiday horse: The Mari Lwyd. Adrian wants to wish everyone a very Happy HondaDays. Will is thankful for left-handed appreciation! Chris reminds his co-hosts that research is the ultimate gift. And we all hope you have a good holiday and a happy new year! Sources:     

    Episode 100: Godzilla

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 78:45


    Well ladies and gents, this is it: our 100th episode! And to celebrate this colossal achievement we decided to tackle a monster that is equally colossal. The king of the monsters himself: Godzilla. Chris will tolerate NO DISSENT on his Godzilla episode, so help him god!! Will questions the canonicity of Godzilla Comics. Adrian's roommate can be just as strong as an hvac unit! You'll see!  "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY  Sources:  The Brain worms in Chris's head

    Episode 99 (Part 2): Slenderman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 72:51


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, we return to the annals of the internet to continue our discussion of the Slenderman. With explanations on not only what he actually is, but also how to kill the son of a bitch. Chris challenges Slenderman with his unalienable rights and unalienable lefts! Adrian rules: jelly beans good. gummy bears bad. Will outs himself as Adrian's tequila thief; it was him all along. And the trio tells you how to kill the Slenderman.  "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY  Sources:    

    Episode 99 (Part 1): Slenderman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 55:50


    On this episode of Iron Silver and Salt, the gang goes real deep into some internet lore as they discuss the origins of the internet's favorite bogeyman: The Slenderman! Will outs himself as a liar. Chris dipped his toe into Slenderman and fell into the pool.  We're starting to think Adrian has a thing for demons. And the trio talks about the origins of the web's favorite lanky boy in this two part episode!  "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY  Sources:      

    Episode 98: The Pictish Beast (Featuring Ancient History Fangirls)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 85:59


    This week on Iron, Silver, and Salt, we team up with the famed Genn McMenemy and Jenny Williamson from the Ancient History Fangirls podcast to tackle the Pictish Beast...whatever it is! Chris shatters academia with his beast proposal. Genn just wishes for a nice coffee date that ends at the bottom of the ocean. Jenny proposes one thing: elephants. Adrian's puns reach critical mass. Will saw Fall of House of Usher and he is -excited-. Come listen as we and our new friends discuss the nature of the beast...the Pictish Beast.

    Episode 97: Baxbakualanuxsiwae (Featuring Banned Camp)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 84:33


    Boy this one was a researching doozy! On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, we are joined by our friends from the podcast Banned Camp to talk about the mysterious cannibal at the edge of the world:  The Baxbakualanusxsiwae! Chris resets the "days without sacrificing an intern" counter. Jennifer food shops at petsmart! Dan keeps it simple: go to the movies! And your brave monster hunters tell you how you can dance your way out of an encounter with Baxbakualanusxsiwae.  Sources:  McDowell, Jim, 1934- Hamatsa : : the enigma of cannibalism on the Pacific Northwest Coast / Jim McDowell. Vancouver : Ronsdale Press, 1997. Boas, Franz, 1858-1942. The social organization and the secret societies of the Kwakiutl Indians. New York, Johnson Reprint Corp. [1970] Goodfellow, Anne. Talking in context : language and identity in Kwakwa̲ka̲'wakw society / Anne Marie Goodfellow. Montreal ; Ithaca : McGill-Queen's University Press, c2005. Chiefly feasts : the enduring Kwakiutl potlatch / edited by Aldona Jonaitis ; with essays by Douglas Cole ... [et al.] ; contributions by Stacy Alyn Marcus, Judith Ostrowitz ; and special editorial help by Peter L. Macnair ; color photographs by Lynton Gardiner. Seattle : University of Washington Press ; New York : American Museum of Natural History, c1991. Hawthorn, Audrey. Kwakiutl art / Audrey Hawthorn. Seattle : University of Washington Press, c1979. Boas, Franz, 1858-1942. Indianische Sagen von der Nord-Pacifischen Küste Amerikas. English Indian myths & legends from the North Pacific Coast of America : a translation of Franz Boas' 1895 edition of Indianische Sagen von der Nord-Pacifischen Küste Amerikas / edited and annotated by Randy Bouchard and Dorothy Kennedy ; translated by Dietrich Bertz ; with a foreword by Claude Lévi-Strauss. Vancouver : Talon Books, 2002. Yasuda, Anita, author. Traditional stories of the Northwest Coast nations / by Anita Yasuda ; content consultant, Roger Fernandes. Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018] "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY 

    Mini Break: Under the Dome Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 57:29


    Hey guys, we are on another bit of a break so we can properly prep for the next few episodes. In the mean-time enjoy this episode where Chris and Steve continue to talk about Under the Dome.  Hello, everyone! We are going on vacation. In the meantime, enjoy this episode of the Stephen King Boo! Club.  If you like what you hear, you can support Steve Indrisano  in making his Shelterwood podcast a reality!:  For more on that go listen to the Silent Hill episode.  We'll be seeing you all real soon!

    Episode 96: Bly Manor (Featuring Jamie Flanagan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 70:56


    On this episode of Iron, Silver an Salt, we venture out to the English country side to investigate the gothically haunted Bly Manor! And as a special treat, we are joined in our expedition by one of the writers of that most excellent show: Jamie Flanagan! Adrian advocates that murder is okay. Will believes in the power of Love and Friendship. Chris channels the ghost of (dubious) therapists past: Sigmund Freud. And Jamie discusses their experiences with Bly Manor and the Writers Strike. And this  Also if you want to support those affected by the strikes you can donate here: "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY   

    Episode 95: Freddy Krueger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 73:48


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt we're in your dreams as we go into dreamland to fight the dream demon child killer we all know and love(?): Freddy Krueger! Will figured out the podcast he mentions: it's The Constant. Adrian admits: mortgages are way more scary than Freddy. Chris knows how to reach the youth: newspaper ads. And your dream warriors figure out the best ways to fight Freddy.  "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY  Sources:  https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Freddy_Krueger_(original)    

    Episode 94: THEY LIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 61:55


    We're back to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And we're all out of bubblegum. With secret knowledge about what's REALLY going on in the world. We put on the classes as we tackle the Free Enterprisers from They Live! Adrian finally rids himself of his demons. Chris shows an incredible amount of restraint. Will talks about his idol: Keith David. And the trio tells you how to deal with the formaldehyde face looking blue aliens from They live.  They Live IMDB:   https://extraterrestrials.fandom.com/wiki/Blue_Aliens_(They_Live)  Eight O'Clock in the Morning Story:  

    MiniBreak: Under the Dome Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 59:49


    Hello, everyone! We are going on vacation. In the meantime, enjoy this episode of the Stephen King Boo! Club.  If you like what you hear, you can support Steve Indrisano  in making his Shelterwood podcast a reality!: For more on that go listen to the Silent Hill episode.  We'll be seeing you all real soon!

    Episode 93: The Gelatinous Cube

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 53:36


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, your humble trio braves the dungeons of tabletop gaming to fight the moist and mushy monster known as the gelatinous cube! Chris has had enough of your bit, thank you very much. Adrian sure will die on a lot of hills. Will can't wait for Glorbo! And the your adventurers talk about how you can protect yourself from a gelatinous cube!  Sources:  "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY 

    Episode 92: Silent Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 77:18


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, we are joined by longtime cousin of the show: Steve Indrisano as he talks about his new show Shelterwood, and we all talk about the terror that is Silent Hill! Steve says there's only one thing that can stop a bad cult. Adrian says it's time to #revivemoist.  Chris still say webernets in 2023, he's very proud. Will, like always, thinks Silent Hill can be put to productive use. And the guys tell you how you can deal with Silent Hill.  Sources:  Indiegogo link: bit.ly/shelterwoodpod Twitter: @shelterwoodpod Tumblr: @Shelterwoodpod Insta: @Shetlerwoodpod  

    Episode 91: The Balrog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 60:51


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the trio once again ventures back to Middle Earth to fulfill a listener request and face down a Balrog. Adrian called us nerds - he thinks we didnt notice, but we did! Will shows off his new Dwarf OC. Chris tries to pretend that Glorfinedel is a real character. And the boys tell you how to defeat a Balrog.  Sources:  Tolkien, J. R. R. (1954). The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings. Pages 326-332 Tolkien, J. R. R. (1954). The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings. Pages 501-502 Tolkien, J. R. R. (2011). The Silmarillion. HarperCollins UK. "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY 

    Episode 90: Humbaba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 59:01


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt the trio goes back to some of the earliest fiction to look at one of the original monsters of fiction: Humbaba from the Epic of Gilgamesh. Chris returns, after resting peacefully. The plight of the human condition weighs heavily on Adrian. Will keeps JAQing it (Just Asking Questions). And the group tells you how to handle the guardian monster Humbaba. Sources:  The Epic of Gilgamesh:    

    Episode 89: Pazuzu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 79:00


    On this episode of Iron, Silver, and Salt, we continue the stream of classic horror by looking at a favorite: Pazuzu from The Exorcist! In this episode, Adrian goes off the cuff and shares a Scary Story, Will tries to explain to Adrian that demons in his closet is a bad thing, and while Chris couldn't join us, he know he's resting in peace (while alive.) Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/

    Episode 88: Gremlins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 60:52


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt we dive into some classic 80's comedy horror as we look at Gremlins! A listener has corrected Will from our previous episode - Kinder eggs are available in the US (without the toy).  Adrian finds a way to hate something he hasn't seen! Chris posits the ancient history of the gremlins. And the gents review and discuss the ways that you can protect yourself from Gremlins! Sources  

    Episode 87: ObscuraType (Something is Killing the Children)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 63:14


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the gang delves into the world of comics as we cover a monster from the hit series Something is Killing the Children: The Obscuratype! Will asked his source and there is, in fact, a tow truck transformer that tows other transformers. Adrian ain't afraid of no ghosts, but is afraid of OSHA. Chris will personally exorcise the demons his friends demons. And the gang tells you how to deal with an Obscuratype. Sources: "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY   

    Episode 86: The Dullahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 54:39


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt the gents once again travel to the Emerald Isle to fight off the monstrous and frightening Fae known as the Dullahan! Chris has no time for Flavortown University or any off-topic tomfoolery. Will can't afford to hire staff, but he's willing to give out college credit! Adrian gets stabbed, apparently? And the guys tell you how to protect yourself from the fae monster known as the Dullahan.  Sources: Fairy Legends and Traditions of South Ireland:  (1828), , Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland, vol. 2,  (illustr.), John Murray, pp. 85–152 Uncovering Celtic Mythology, Lucas Russo Dullahan: The Headless Horseman of Irish Folklore - (Irish/Celtic Mythology Explained)      

    Episode 85: The Teletubbies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 63:19


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the gents do their April Fool's episode and tackle the strangest creatures to crawl out of the BBC: The Teletubbies. Will is pleased to host the first annual Iron, Silver, and Salt bake sale! Chris isn't taking this hunt very seriously. Adrian's allegiances are called into question.  And the trio investigates what the Teletubbies are and how to kill them.  Sources:     "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY 

    Episode 84: HIM (The Powerpuff Girls)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 59:19


    On this episode of Iron Silver and Salt the boys have an episode of tonal contrasts as we discuss a character from a children's cartoon and queer representation in media through....HIM! Chris violates the shit out of the hays code Will was eating lunch at the time of recording - he apologizes for talking with his mouth full. Adrian forgot we're talking about HIM, not him! And the guys try to figure out how to defeat....Him!  Sources:  .   https://powerpuffgirls.fandom.com/wiki/Him_(1998_TV_series)  https://powerpuffgirls.fandom.com/wiki/HIM_(2016_TV_series)    

    Episode 83: The Krayt Dragon (Star Wars)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 61:47


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the gang returns to a galaxy far, far away to tackle the great beast of Tatooine: The Krayt Dragon! Chris really wants to talk about Andor, but will settle for Krayt Dragons instead. Adrian really wants to talk about Andor, but will settle for Krayt Dragons instead. Will really wants to talk about Andor, but will settle for Krayt Dragons instead. And the guys tell you how to fight off a Krayt Dragon from eating your Banthas. Sources:   "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY 

    Episode 82: The Chickcharney (Featuring The Tracing Owls Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 64:43


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, we are joined by Vuk from the Tracing Owls podcast to talk about the mysterious, fae like owl beings from the Bahamas: the Chickcharney! Adrian's voice was always this deep. Chris extolls the virtue of Hawaiian shirts. Vuk blames the Chickcharneys for a lot of things. Will sits this one out. And the guyzos tell you how to handle an encounter with the Chickcharney.  Sources:       

    Episode 81: Q (Star Trek)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 57:26


    On this episode of Iron Silver and Salt, we boldly go where lots of Trekkies have gone before as we talk about the enigmatic and powerful Q! Chris is confused by Q's choice of form. Q tricked Will into being a better person; he's furious. Adrian is finally free of Jamar - once and for all. And theses star faring explorers tell you how you could deal with someone from the Q Continuum.  "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY 

    Episode 80: Apep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 59:57


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the trio celebrates their 80th episode by tackling the mighty snake of chaos from Egyptian Mythology: Apep. Chris is becoming a dollar store sorcerer. Adrian's putting his flavortown degree to work on a new restaurant, Will bases all his knowledge of the Egyptian pantheon off of Age of Mythology. And they discuss how best you can fight and defend yourself against Apep.  Sources:  The Book of the Dead Cotterell, A. (2004). The Myths of Egypt and West Asia. In R. Storm (Ed.), The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology (p. 265). book, Hermes House. Faulkner, R. O. “The Bremner-Rhind Papyrus: III: D. The Book of Overthrowing 'Apep.” The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, vol. 23, no. 2, 1937, pp. 166–85. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/3854422. Accessed 22 Jan. 2023    

    Episode 79: The Blair Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 72:08


    On most episodes of Iron, Silver and Salt, the boys will talk about a monster from folklore whose creator has been lost to the sands of time. But on this episode, they get to speak to someone directly involved with the creation of today's subject: The Blair Witch! We are joined by Ben Rock and discuss everything from the creative process to how to protect yourself from the Blair Witch. Chris tries (and fails) to not geek out. Will ponders how Google street view works in the Blair Forest. Adrian updates everyone on the berry demon. Ben tells some awesome stories. And the group talks about how to protect yourself from the Blair Witch!  Sources:    "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY   

    Episode 78 (Part 2): Krampus (2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 62:01


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the boys continue their two part episode with...the second part! This time, they move off myth Krampus and into modern Krampus. Will knows what really triumphs over evil: love and friendship! Adrian explains the real evil is the Homeowners Association. Chris posits that Krampus and Krampus-related destruction are not covered under a standard insurance policy. Listen to the boys tackle Krampus in this 2015 movie! 

    Episode 78 (Part 1): Krampus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 53:32


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the boys are celebrating the holidays by doing their first two part episode! And what better creature to do that episode with than with the mysterious and sinister Christmas visitor: Krampus! Will does the pun this time, and he's very funny. Adrian once again uses the true salt of the earth: tequila. Chris wants a S,t. Nick and Krampus buddy-cop movie. And the trio talks about how you can defend yourself from the child snatching, kid eating Krampus! Sources:   

    Mini Break: Gothic Americana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 25:01


    Hey everyone. We are taking a quick Thanksgiving break, so in the mean time, enjoy this mini-episode where Chris and Steve (from the Stephen King Boo! Club) talk about Gothic Americana.  You are listening to a podcast. The hosts are discussing Gothic Americana. Say you they appreciate you. They speak your name, compliment your shirt.

    Episode 77: Nope (Jean Jacket)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 71:38


    On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, we avoid watching the skies so that we can protect ourselves from the man eating, formless beast from Nope (also known as Jean Jacket)! Adrian reminds you bears only want one thing: your honey.  Chris mispronounces Neon Genesis Evangelion. Will still thinks people listen to PSA's. And the trio tells you how to protect yourself from Jean Jacket (from Nope). Sources:        "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY 

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