Dec 31 2022

Selects: Could There Be A Loch Ness Monster?

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People have believed something strange lives in Loch Ness for at least 3500 years. Thousands of people have sighted the Loch Ness Monster and dozens of expeditions have been launched. But does the fact that nothing’s been found mean it’s not real? Find out in this classic episode.

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# The Hunt for the Loch Ness Monster

Join Josh and Chuck as they dive deep into the centuries-long mystery surrounding Scotland's most famous resident—the Loch Ness Monster. From ancient carved stones and legendary tales of water creatures to the hoaxes and genuine expeditions that have captivated scientists and believers alike, this episode explores why a deep, dark lake has inspired so much speculation and fascination. Whether you're curious about the famous 1934 photograph, the legitimate sonar investigations of the 1970s, or the recent discovery that shattered one of cryptozoology's most intriguing leads, this is the perfect atmospheric story to kick back with during the holidays.


Movies Discussed

Incident at Loch Ness
Incident at Loch Ness
2004 PG-13 1h 34m
★ 5.9
"Have you seen incident at Loch Ness? We talked about it in another podcast. — Werner Herzog mockumentary about making a documentary at Loch Ness is mentioned as worth watching." — Chuck
King Kong
King Kong
1933 1h 40m
★ 7.6
"King Kong was released basically worldwide in 1933. There's a whole thing about that whole forbidden island. — King Kong's 1933 release is cited as potentially contributing to media interest in Loch Ness monster sightings that year." — Chuck
Shōgun
Shōgun
2024 TV-MA
★ 8.4
"FX's Shogun the official podcast available now. Every legend begins with a story. — Mentioned as an FX limited series based on James Clavell's novel with an official companion podcast."
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970 PG-13 2h 5m
★ 6.8
"I use the powers of deduction, like Sherlock Holmes did in the private life of Sherlock Holmes. — Josh references the Billy Wilder movie about Sherlock Holmes as an example of using deduction." — Josh

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