Episode 35: The Loch Ness Monster
What do a log, a dinosaur, & a swimming elephant have in common?
Part 1 of Our Mini-Series: “Creature & Cryptid Comforts”
Inspired by the mention of The Kraken in our last episode, Kara decided to join Josh in the realm of deep sea creatures, monsters, and cryptids. Explore with us as we follow the story of Scotland’s beloved Nessie from it’s ancient origins to the modern science trying to find the truth deep in Loch Ness.
Discussion Includes:
Ancient Sightings & Myths
The 1933 Sighting
1934-1994: Sightings and Science
The Hoax
Sonar Expeditions
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References:
Tikkanen, & Amy. (2017, August 24). Loch Ness monster | History, Sightings, & Facts. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Loch-Ness-monster-legendary-creature
HISTORY.com Editors. (2025, May 28). Loch Ness Monster - Real vs Myth, Location & Lake | HISTORY. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/articles/loch-ness-monster
NOVA Online | The Beast of Loch Ness | Birth of a Legend. (n.d.). https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lochness/legend.html
Stevenson, J. (2025, February 6). The Loch Ness Monster - The whole story. Scotland’s Wild Tours: Book Your 2025 Scotland Travel and Tours. https://www.scotlandswild.com/experience-scotlands-wild-blog-posts/the-story-of-the-loch-ness-monster
Greenspan, R. E. (2026, April 13). Thousands have “Signed up” to “Storm Loch Ness” and find “That big boy.” Here’s the history behind the mythical sea monster. TIME. https://time.com/5631953/storm-loch-ness-history/
McKevitt, G. (2025, October 6). “You cannot kill a legend with science”: The century-long search for the Loch Ness Monster. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20251002-the-century-long-search-for-the-loch-ness-monster
