Project Black Garden: A Monsters & Myths Podcast

Succubus: Season One - The Oleander Files

For centuries, whispers of this seductive demon have haunted the dreams of the vulnerable. She lures her prey with irresistible beauty, only to drain their very essence - leaving behind empty souls and unanswered questions.
But who, or what is she? Is she a creature born from superstition, a cautionary tale to keep us in line, or something far more sinister… lurking just beyond the veil of our reality?
She is beautiful. She is terrifying. She is hunger incarnate. And once she has chosen you… there is no escape.
Tonight, we dive into the legend of the Succubus - the shadow in your bed, the phantom in your dreams. Is she an ancient myth… or something far more real, waiting in the dark corners of our world?
Welcome to Project Black Garden: A Monsters & Myths Podcast, where the lines between myth and reality vanish, and the truth is far scarier than fiction.
But be warned: Once you’ve seen the monsters, they’ve seen you too.
I’m your host, Michael… let’s begin.
Music Credit:Dark Tension - Mountain by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au, Scott Buckley, @ScottBuckley, musicbyscottbWe Are Era Music BV, Sentric Music Publishing’

Alien: Season One - The Oleander Files

Some call them visitors from the stars. Others call them invaders from the shadows. They’re watching us… studying us… and, perhaps, planning their next move.
From abduction stories and government cover-ups to their sinister experiments and alleged motives to manipulate humanity, we explore the darkest corners of alien lore.
Are they here for peace? Or something far more malevolent?
Welcome to Project Black Garden: A Monsters & Myths Podcast, where the lines between myth and reality vanish, and the truth is far scarier than fiction. But be warned: Once you’ve seen the monsters, they’ve seen you too.
I’m your host, Michael… Let’s begin.
Music Credit:Dark Tension - Mountain by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au, Scott Buckley, @ScottBuckley, musicbyscottbWe Are Era Music BV, Sentric Music Publishing’

Strong Man: Season One - The Oleander Files

They call him the strongest man alive. A force of nature. A living weapon. But strength like his? It was never meant for good. It was meant for violence… for death.Hundreds have died by his hands. Some begged. Some ran. Some never saw it coming. He tore through them all the same. But now? The monster is tired. The killer wants to die.
This is his story. The legend of the Strong Man.
Welcome to Project Black Garden: A Monsters & Myths Podcast, where the lines between myth and reality vanish, and the truth is far scarier than fiction. But be warned: Once you’ve seen the monsters, they’ve seen you too.
I’m your host, Michael… Let’s begin.
Music Credit:Dark Tension - Mountain by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au, Scott Buckley, @ScottBuckley, musicbyscottbWe Are Era Music BV, Sentric Music Publishing’

Mermaid: Season One - The Oleander Files

For centuries, mermaids have been painted as enchanting creatures of the sea - but beneath their shimmering scales lies a far darker truth. From seductive sirens luring sailors to their watery graves to vengeful spirits lurking beneath the waves, these aren’t the mermaids of fairy tales.
These are the creatures nightmares are made of.
Prepare yourself for chilling stories of malevolent mermaids, unexplainable disappearances, and the haunting pull of the ocean’s secrets.
Welcome to Project Black Garden: A Monsters & Myths Podcast, where the lines between myth and reality vanish, and the truth is far scarier than fiction. But be warned: Once you’ve seen the monsters, they’ve seen you too. I’m your host, Michael… Let’s dive in.
 
Music Credit:Dark Tension - Mountain by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au, Scott Buckley, @ScottBuckley, musicbyscottbWe Are Era Music BV, Sentric Music Publishing’

Them Devils: Season One - The Oleander Files

They move in the corners of your vision… tiny, black shadows, twisted and clawed. They’re always watching, waiting. You might tell yourself it’s just your mind playing tricks… but the truth is darker than you could ever imagine. These monsters don’t want your soul - they want your eyes.
You might feel them watching… scuttling… crawling closer when you blink. You might hear them whisper your name from the darkest part of your room. But by the time you see Them Devils - by the time you feel their cold, bony fingers prying your eyelids apart... it’s already too late.
 
Welcome to Project Black Garden: The Oleander Files, a Monsters & Myths podcast. My name is Michael... Let's begin.
 
Music Credit:Dark Tension - Mountain by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au, Scott Buckley, @ScottBuckley, musicbyscottbWe Are Era Music BV, Sentric Music Publishing’

Chupacabra: Season One - The Oleander Files

They say legends are just stories… until you hear the screams in the night. Until you find the bodies - drained, lifeless, left with nothing but two puncture wounds and a mystery no one wants to solve. Something lurks in the darkness… and it’s hungry.
The Chupacabra. A nightmare with fangs. A creature that doesn’t just kill - it feeds. Stalking farmsteads, preying on the helpless, vanishing before dawn, leaving nothing but fear in its wake. Some say it’s an alien experiment gone wrong. Others swear it’s a demon, cursed to roam the earth. But one thing is certain… it’s real. And it’s watching.
 
Welcome to Project Black Garden: The Oleander Files, a monsters & myths podcast. My name is Michael and I want you to know what I know... let's begin.
 
Music Credit:Dark Tension - Mountain by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au, Scott Buckley, @ScottBuckley, musicbyscottbWe Are Era Music BV, Sentric Music Publishing’

Werewolf: Season One - The Oleander Files

Under the pale glow of the full moon, ancient legends come alive. They prowl the forests, lurking in the shadows… half-human, half-beast, cursed to roam the night with an insatiable hunger. From the blood-soaked myths of medieval Europe to the chilling modern encounters whispered around campfires, these creatures have haunted our darkest fears.
Unearth the terrifying truths behind the Werewolf.
Welcome to Project Black Garden: The Oleander Files, a Monsters & Myths podcast. My name is Michael and I want you to know what I know... let's begin.
 
Music Credit:Dark Tension - Mountain by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au, Scott Buckley, @ScottBuckley, musicbyscottbWe Are Era Music BV, Sentric Music Publishing’

Mothman: Season One - The Oleander Files

Deep in the shadows of the Appalachian wilderness lies a secret - a creature whose presence sends chills through the night. A being with glowing red eyes, massive wings, and an aura of terror that defies explanation. Its name is whispered in hushed tones: Mothman.
They say it’s an omen of doom, appearing before tragedy strikes. A guardian? A curse? Or something far more sinister? From the abandoned TNT factories of Point Pleasant to modern-day sightings across the globe, the Mothman’s legacy is as haunting as the creature itself.
 
Welcome to Project Black Garden: The Oleander Files, a monsters & myths podcast. My name is Michael and I want you to know what I know... let's begin.
 
Music Credit:Dark Tension - Mountain by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au, Scott Buckley, @ScottBuckley, musicbyscottbWe Are Era Music BV, Sentric Music Publishing’

Klikshaw: Season One - The Oleander Files

In the dead of night, when the world falls silent, something stirs in the darkness. A monster with claws like jagged knives, soaked in blood, dragging its grotesque, misshapen body across the earth. You’ll hear it before you see it… the scrape, the crunch, the slow, agonizing pull toward its next victim. And when it catches you… there’s no escape. This is the terrifying story of Klikshaw.
Welcome to Project Black Garden: The Oleander Files, a Monsters & Myths podcast. My name is Michael... it's time to begin.
 
Music Credit:Dark Tension - Mountain by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au, Scott Buckley, @ScottBuckley, musicbyscottbWe Are Era Music BV, Sentric Music Publishing’

Skinwalker: Season One - The Oleander Files

In the shadows of the vast American Southwest, where the desert whispers ancient secrets and the winds carry untold fears, there exists a legend as old as time itself. They walk among us—silent, unseen, shifting. Creatures of darkness… neither man nor beast. 
What you’re about to hear is not for the faint of heart. These are the stories of transformation, terror, and encounters with the unknown. From whispered warnings of the Navajo people to chilling modern-day sightings, we explore the line between legend and reality.
You tell yourself it’s just the wind.
You tell yourself it’s just an animal.
But deep down, you know the truth.
They are out there. Watching. Waiting.
This is the mystery of a skinwalker. And once it chooses you… it never stops hunting.
Welcome to Project Black Garden: The Oleander Files, a Monsters & Myths podcast. I'm your host Michael... let's begin.
 
Music Credit:Dark Tension - Mountain by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au, Scott Buckley, @ScottBuckley, musicbyscottbWe Are Era Music BV, Sentric Music Publishing’