Legends and Libations
38 - No Smash in the Mash: The Unsexy Truth of the Monster Mash
Oct 31, 202544 min
Find out if the Monster Mash was really about sexual relations.
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Legends and Libations
Hosted by Josh and Ross · history · EN
About this Podcast:
A podcast where we tackle common urban legends, misconceptions, and tall tales. We dissect the evidence and give a verdict on its veracity all while have a nice adult beverage.
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Public web form
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What is Legends and Libations about?
A podcast where we tackle common urban legends, misconceptions, and tall tales. We dissect the evidence and give a verdict on its veracity all while have a nice adult beverage.
Who hosts Legends and Libations?
Legends and Libations is hosted by Josh and Ross. The show has published 39 episodes to date.
What has Legends and Libations covered recently?
Recent episodes include "38 - No Smash in the Mash: The Unsexy Truth of the Monster Mash" (31 October 2025, 44 minutes), "37 - Zero Calorie Truth? The Sweetner-Cancer Controversy" (29 September 2025, 84 minutes), and "36 - Paws and Effect: Investigating the Litter Box Controversy" (23 May 2025, 68 minutes).
How often does Legends and Libations publish?
Legends and Libations publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 39 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Legends and Libations?
Booking probability for Legends and Libations is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Legends and Libations requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Legends and Libations's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
Josh and Ross hosts Legends and Libations, a history podcast with 39 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Legends and Libations
37 - Zero Calorie Truth? The Sweetner-Cancer Controversy
Sep 29, 20251h 24mThe truth behind artificial sweeteners and cancer
Legends and Libations
36 - Paws and Effect: Investigating the Litter Box Controversy
May 23, 20251h 8mWe investigate the litter box in schools and hysteria and learn a bit about furry culture.
Legends and Libations
35 - The 12 Days of Christmas
Dec 24, 20241h 4mMerry Christmas! In this episode we discover the true meaning behind the 12 days of Christmas
Episode #34
34 - Goats and the Devil
Oct 28, 20241h 5mS1Sheep go to heaven….. goats go to hell? The history behind the association of goats with evil.
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Episode #33
33 - The Dog Days of Summer
Aug 3, 202452 minS2We’re back and dive into the dreaded dog days of summer.
Episode #32
32 - Black Cats the Original Mafia Hitmen
Oct 31, 20231h 24mS2Halloween episode! Concerned about a black cat crossing your path? We discuss why that’s the case and why it’s synonymous with Halloween.
Episode #31
31 - Common Superstitons
Sep 14, 20231h 24mS2Ever wondered why it’s bad luck to walk under a ladder, or why you throw salt after it’s been spilled? We get into all that and more!
Episode #30
30 Bitter Beer Face!!! Beer Myths
May 3, 20232 hourS2Beer myths surrounding IPAs and the tiktok crazed helium beer. Special guest Brian Horne of 3 Daughters Brewing.
- Apr 14, 20231h 13mS2
A childhood favorite but what do you k is about the real story behind Peter Pan
Episode #28
28 - Hail Satan? Satanic Panic Part 2
Oct 24, 202242 minS1Part 2 of the Satanic Panic Halloween theme. Special guest “co-host” Luis Ramirez.
Episode #27
27 - Hail Satan!!!!!! Satanic Panic Part 1
Oct 17, 20221h 12mS1Crank up your heavy metal and roll that d20 dice. We are talking about the Satanic Panic of the 1980’s and early 90’s. Special guest “co-host” Luis Ramirez joins for this halloween episode.
Episode #26
26 - Hitler loved dogs..... A LOT!
Sep 8, 20221h 7mS1We dive into the strange relationship Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party had with animals, including dogs.
- Aug 25, 202237 minS1
Part 2 of the Hell origins episode with special guest, Jeff Forrester.
- Aug 18, 20221h 5mS1
Part 1 of the story behind Hell, where it came from, and how it has evolved over the years. Special guest, Jeff Forrester. https://sojo.net/articles/where-did-our-ideas-about-hell-originate...
- Aug 4, 20221h 24mS1
We discuss living dinosaurs, that's right, living dinosaurs. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/dont-get-strung-along-by-the-ropen-myth-78644354/ https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Ropen...
Jun 22, 20221h 13mS1We dissect and discuss the myths involving the infamous raised pinky finger including Ross' own theory.
- Jun 8, 202255 minS1
A springboard from the Bloody Mary episode. We dig into the many myths circling around the food served on airplanes. https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/surprising-airline-food-facts-and-myths/...
- Oct 30, 20211h 14mS1
The Bloody Mary origin discussed. Both the children’s game and the drink. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/myth-bloody-mary-180974221/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-mary...
- Oct 8, 20211h 1mS1
Cue up the banjos! The truth behind some southern stereotypes. Special guest Kurt Osburn. https://www.vice.com/en/article/wnxxq5/southerners-werent-lazy-just-infected-with-hookworms-stereotype...
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