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Dive into the chilling true story explored in the latest episode of What’s Shakin With Shaner. Host Shakin Shaner and sidekick Psycho Bob the Cat unravel the infamous murder of Bridget Cleary—a case that blends Irish folklore, superstition, and tragedy.

Set in rural Ireland in 1895, the episode recounts how Michael Cleary, convinced his wife Bridget was a fairy changeling, subjected her to a brutal ordeal that ended in her death. The narrative delves into the cultural backdrop: a country still reeling from famine, divided by politics, and steeped in beliefs about fairies and witchcraft. Bridget, an ambitious and independent woman, became the target of suspicion and ultimately, violence.

Listeners are taken through the events leading up to the crime, the community’s role, and the sensational trial that followed. The episode also explores the broader impact of the case on Irish society and politics, questioning whether superstition or deeper motives drove Michael Cleary’s actions.

The show closes with thought-provoking questions for the audience: Did Michael truly believe in the fairy legend, or was it a calculated act? Was he a victim of delusion, or something more sinister? The mystery lingers, inviting listeners to reflect and share their theories.

Tune in for a gripping blend of history, folklore, and true crime—where the line between myth and reality blurs, and the consequences are deadly.

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In this bite-sized episode, Shakin Shaner and the ever-curious Psycho Bob the Cat explore the mysteries of Rujm el Hiri, a megalithic monument in the Golan Heights often called the “Stonehenge of the East.”

The site, also known as the “Wheel of Ghosts,” is made up of over 42,000 basalt stones arranged in five concentric circles with a central cairn, dating back to the Early Bronze Age II (3000–2700 BCE) or possibly even earlier. The true quesition is, "What is the true purpose of Rujm el Hiri?

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In this nostalgic episode of “What’s Shakin With Shaner,” host Shakin Shaner and sidekick Psycho Bob the Cat invite listeners to relive the golden age of Saturday morning cartoons with a deep dive into the classic animated series, “Underdog.”

Joined by special guest Will, a returning friend and U.S. Navy veteran, the conversation explores the origins and cultural impact of “Underdog.” Listeners are taken back to the 1960s, when “The Underdog Show” debuted as a clever parody of the superhero genre.