217 - Swapcast w/ Monster Fuzz - Swim With The Selkie

·1 hr 46 min·5 clips

Tom O'Mahony and the Monster Fuzz lads dive into the selkie, a shape-shifting seal that can turn into a woman, sparking wild speculation.

Tom O'Mahony introduces the episode as a swapcast with Rob and Eamon from the Monster Fuzz podcast, focusing on selkies from Celtic and Norse mythology. The hosts explain that selkies are shape-shifting seals that can turn into humans, often linked to mermaid myths. They humorously speculate that selkie stories might have originated from people mistakenly riding seals. The conversation shifts to surprising facts, such as shellac for nails coming from beetle secretions and Botox derived from botulism. Rob and Eamon discuss therianthropy, the mythological ability to shapeshift into animals, citing examples like werewolves and hyenas from various cultures. They explore Irish folklore, noting connections between selkies and clans like the Keneallys, who believed they were descended from seals. Tom shares a personal anecdote about his grandfather, who was a mechanical engineer bringing electricity to rural Ireland in the 1950s, including a failed wind turbine project ruined by chickens. The episode includes tangents on topics like Joe Rogan's nipples, Colin Farrell's career, and the genetic uniqueness of coastal Irish laborers. Throughout, the tone is comedic and informal, with the hosts bantering about everything from seal clubbing to tree anthropomorphism. They also promote Tom's upcoming stand-up show 'Clattered' and encourage listener engagement through reviews and Patreon support.

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