On the Trail of the Rougarou

Brian Dunning· Host0:01

[theme music] From 17th century France to Nova Scotia and all the way to the bayous of Louisiana, one particular cryptid has had a far longer run than most. The Rougarou is said to be the werewolf of the swamps, stepping out of Cajun folklore and into your nightmares. Where can we find the Rougarou, and what role will it fill for centuries to come? And in our extended content for premium members, the French werewolf trials and executions from whence the Rougarou was spawned. All of that and more is coming up right now on Skeptoid. [theme music] A quick reminder for everyone, you're listening to Skeptoid, revealing the true science and true history behind urban legends every week since 2006. With over a thousand episodes, we're celebrating 20 years of keeping it focused and keeping it brief. And we couldn't have done it without your curiosity leading the way. And now we're even offering a little bit more. If you become a premium member supporting the show with a monthly micro payment of as little as $5, you get more Skeptoid. The premium version of the show is not only ad free, it has extended content. These episodes are