Blink And You'll Myth It

Blink And You'll Myth It

By Jack Tacey and Christian Syska

Jump into the world of the Creature Conservation Initiative as we reveal the secrets of the world of myths, legends and cryptids that lay hidden in plain view.

Join Jack and Chris, Senior wardens of the CCI as they discuss the mythological creatures that they have encountered and the anecdotes surrounding their careers around the world.

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Episode 75: The Bonnacon

Blink And You'll Myth ItSep 29, 2026
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Episode 75: The Bonnacon
Sep 29, 202632:09
Episode 74: The Unicorn

Episode 74: The Unicorn

It's time. Have you ever looked into the creature of innocence and purity, a creature that has become synonymous with Rainbows, ponies and a certain special person in a special lifestyle ;). Turns out they're not the defensless creatures of myth and legends and even elephants are wary of them. Learn about the Unicorn with Jack and why poachers should beware!


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Sep 15, 202643:53
Episode 73: The Subakuchū
Sep 01, 202632:13
Episode 72: The Adze

Episode 72: The Adze

It turns out that Vampires have found their ways into a range of cultures and have a range of abilities. Would you like to learn about the wonderful immortal mosquito that can posses it's victims. Let find out if it can handle a slap from a seasoned warden and equestrian and Jack teaches you about the Adze from the Ewe culture.

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Aug 18, 202645:39
Episode 71: The Rusalka
Aug 04, 202636:13
Episode 70: Sphinx

Episode 70: Sphinx

Time to find out how smart Chris and Jack really are! Do we have a pair of intellects and polymaths on our side or will the subject of today’s episode, creatures of Greek and Egyptian myth, the riddle Kitty is going to eat them alive!


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Jul 21, 202634:12
Episode 69: The Mongolian Death Worm
Jul 07, 202634:53
Episode 68: Jorōgumo

Episode 68: Jorōgumo

Out in the world there are some creatures that exist that have no love for human life, some creatures exist only to hurt and even hunt us and you'd never guess the form they take to hunt us down. Straight out of an arachnophobes nightmares we get to see how Jack handles a Jorōgumo!


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Jun 23, 202642:58
Episode 67: The Nure Onna
Jun 09, 202636:04
Episode 66: Fenrir

Episode 66: Fenrir

The beast of the end times, the death of a god and a slavering wild creature of Norse mythology? Or is he the good of the good boys and a solitary immortal creature of myth? Time to learn about Fenrir the wold of Ragnarök and the subject of our episode today.


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May 26, 202644:07
Episode 65: The Krasue
May 12, 202634:58
Episode 64: Phoenix

Episode 64: Phoenix

The glorious bird of fire. Avatar of the sun in so many cultures. The symbol of rebirth and renewal and a once in a 10 generation experience and of course Jack gets to see it first hand and Chris remains salty about the experience. Lets learn about one of the most well known but poorly understood creatures of myth and legend. The Phoenix!


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Apr 28, 202638:55
Episode 63: The Hantu Tetek
Apr 14, 202632:10
Episode 62: Barghest

Episode 62: Barghest

We continue to encounter the weird and vicious creatures that controlled the British Countryside of the older world. The creatures that roamed the moors, haunted the Dales and scared the bejezus out of loan travellers inspiring the classic horror stories we all know. Let's meet the next massive dog that haunts the UK and is a close cousin of the Black Shuck. The fearsome Barghest!

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Mar 24, 202641:56
Episode 61: The Tikbalang
Mar 10, 202636:08
Episode 60: The Centaur

Episode 60: The Centaur

They're the scourge of some Greek towns, children of god, animal and man, dangerous, ruthless and instinctual but intelligent and teachers of some of the major hero's of Greek myth and they have found modern weapons! Learn about the time Jack went from hunt thieves to negotiating with Centaurs and marvel at how he ends up in these odd situations time and again!


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Feb 24, 202643:33
Episode 59: The Jiangshi
Feb 10, 202636:47
Episode 58: The Griffin
Jan 27, 202646:57
Episode 57: The Ceffyl Dŵr
Jan 13, 202632:26
Christmas Special 2025 Krampus

Christmas Special 2025 Krampus

It's Christmas time and you're all sitting down to turkey, ham, beef, nut roast whatever gets you there and I think you could do with some ambience with dinner. How does hearing about the infamous Krampus incident sound and why we never made it truly into the diplomatic corps of the CCI


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Dec 30, 202540:31
Episode 56: The Stüpp

Episode 56: The Stüpp

Imagine a werewolf.

Imagine a mosquito.

Imagine a... weremosquito? Close enough.

Join us for the tale about the Stüpp, a rather peculiar version of a werewolf that's gonna drive you insane!


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Dec 16, 202538:38
Episode 55: Knockers

Episode 55: Knockers

In the mines of Cornwall & Devon there exists little creatures that can help or hinder a mining operation at will. They may lead you to great riches or serios danger. With three different names depending on where you're from you must want to listen to this weeks episode. Either that or just listen for the amount of jokes about anatomy and count along!


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Dec 02, 202535:13
Episode 54: The Boggart

Episode 54: The Boggart

How do you feel about hairy, angry British men? Whatever the answer may be, these men are neither normal nor innocent. Join us in talking about the Boggart, a grumpy little man, that may or may not be living in your house right now!


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Nov 18, 202535:30
Halloween 2025 Special Mothman

Halloween 2025 Special Mothman

There's a creature synonymous with cryptids and myths that while only operating in a single place has managed to make it's legend known around the world and even more famously appears in our logo. However we have avoided the topic like the catastrophes that dog it's steps. steps that help to shape it's most widely known asset immortalised in the form of a statue. It's time to learn about the Mothman!


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Nov 04, 202542:00
Episode 53: The Poltergeist
Oct 21, 202536:06
Episode 52: Oozlum Bird

Episode 52: Oozlum Bird

There's a creature out there that thrives when it is behind, exists always looking back and cannot progress with focusing on whats behind. You can't avoid the fact that this bird can sometimes seem a little up itself in so many ways and can certainly disappear from view when it happens and we all know people like that. Want to know more? Listen to this weeks episode!


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Oct 07, 202540:41
Episode 51: The Glawackus
Sep 23, 202538:18
Episode 50: Bake-Kujira

Episode 50: Bake-Kujira

In Japan there is a great behemoth that stalks the waters of western Japan and reaps revenge on those it deems to have wronged the sea. The sightings auger pestilence and disaster, punishing those it sees as wicked when it's skeletal form is observed. Or doers it? After a single sighting this creature managed to forge a legend as a Yokia and effect the culturte of a region. Learn today about the Bake-Kujira.


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Sep 09, 202533:41
Episode 49: The Pale Crawler
Aug 26, 202542:18
Episode 48: Will-o'-The-Wisp

Episode 48: Will-o'-The-Wisp

Have you ever wondered about the lights you see crossing the wetlands near you at night? Have you ever wanted to check them out and follow the? Well today we explain why it might be both a good or a very bad idea as you learn about the Will-O'-The-Wisp and worldwide creature with many different legends depending on the Folklore. This is probably our most wide ranging creature that is just so simple... at first glance that is.


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Aug 12, 202539:10
Episode 47: The Kumiho
Jul 29, 202540:08
Episode 46 The Manananggal

Episode 46 The Manananggal

I believe we have found one of the origin stories of the eponymous older lady known to be a urhm 'cougar' except that instead of her chewing you up and spitting you out she's more likely to chew you up and eat your liver. It's ok though as you'll get the chance to see a cool set of Bat Wings.


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Jul 15, 202534:48
Episode 45: The Ahuizotl
Jul 01, 202526:58
Epiosde 44 The Whitby Wyrm

Epiosde 44 The Whitby Wyrm

What does an Abbey bulit by Benedictine Monks, a small Seaside Town in England and a Draconic Wyrm with a temper have in common with Jack sitting in the middle of the sea with a Tonne of Chum? listen to this weeks episode to find out!

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Jun 17, 202536:32
Episode 43: The Kasa-Obake

Episode 43: The Kasa-Obake

Did you ever think your umbrella looked at you funny? Maybe it did! Join us in this wonderful excursion into the world of yokai and tsukumugami as Chris tells us about the Kasa-Obake, while struggling to explain basic concepts in an understandable way.


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Jun 03, 202527:53
Episode 42: The Black Shuck

Episode 42: The Black Shuck

There's a popular tale in the annals of history told over again and even in schools in the UK. A massive black dog that haunts the lands of East Anglian, roaming the moors and destroying churches as well as anyone unlucky enough to come across it. What do you think if I tell you it's real!


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May 20, 202534:15
Episode 41: The Baku
May 06, 202531:49
Episode 40 The Adlet also known as the Erqigdlet

Episode 40 The Adlet also known as the Erqigdlet

Would you like to know all about a chilly dog that Sonic would like to eat but would very much like to eat you? Well step into today's episode where Jack and Chris talk about the Inuit legend of the Adlet or Erqigdlet and learn about the original Furry


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Apr 22, 202536:27
Episode 39: The Peluda
Apr 08, 202534:00
Episode 38: Chickcharney

Episode 38: Chickcharney

Who loves a fate changing 1 meter tall Owl with weird visible legs that doesn't fly and climbs with the power to twist your head round on your neck if they find you annoying? Only me? Well this week is going to be an awkward episode...


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Mar 25, 202534:03
Episode 37: The Tatzelwurm

Episode 37: The Tatzelwurm

Have you ever wondered, "what if I could cross a snake with a cat"? If so, this is the episode for you! In the caves of the alps, we find the Tatzelwurm, a cat-headed wyrm that is incredibly cute to some, while apparently inexplicably disgusting to others. Also, roosters are involved. How? Find out in the episode!


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Mar 11, 202532:00
Episode 36: The Mares of Diomedes

Episode 36: The Mares of Diomedes

Alright if you have been in the equestrian world at any point in your life you will have heard about a mare that somebody tells you is willing to eat a person for sure! Usually a chestnut mare. Normally we laugh and say that's just a mare but what if it was actually a real thing? Meet this weeks creature and learn where that saying might have come from!


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Feb 25, 202536:60
Episode 35: The Klabautermann
Feb 11, 202530:54
Epiosde 34: Redcap

Epiosde 34: Redcap

So there's this castle and it's said to be full on ghosts and mytical creatures following from history dating all the way back to medieval times and beyond. They even say that if you go alone you may be attacked by a goblin wearing a red hat dipped in blood! Cool right!

NO don't get excited or I will have to maybe save you... if I have time... and a bit of luck... or be bothered to...

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Jan 28, 202542:40
Episode 33: The Encantado
Jan 14, 202529:13
Episode 32: The Fetch
Dec 31, 202429:07
Episode 31: The Púca
Dec 10, 202432:43
Episode 30: The Selkies
Nov 26, 202435:58
Episode 29: The Chonchon
Nov 12, 202432:18
Episode 28: Gabriel Hounds
Oct 29, 202435:01