Mondo Freako - Ozark Howler

Ozark Howler In this episode of Mondo Freako , host Bob LeMent welcomes Jeff Ponder to discuss his newly rebranded hockey show, Hockey Night in St. Louis , following a 15-year run with Let’s Go Blues Radio . Ponder shares insights into covering local and regional hockey, including unique segments dedicated to beer leagues and St. Louis natives playing across professional and collegiate circuits. The conversation then shifts into a deep dive on Missouri folklore as Ponder takes on a five-question trivia quiz about the legendary Ozark Howler, scoring a respectable 60% by relying on his knowledge of regional geography and history. Following the quiz, Bob and Jeff explore the origins and cultural impact of the Ozark Howler, debating whether the bear-sized, horned cryptid was originally dreamed up as a clever cover story by Prohibition-era moonshiners to deter trespassers. They also touch upon remote wilderness conservation, comparing regional legends to Bigfoot lore and the logistics of audio waveform analysis for cryptid calls. The episode concludes with details on where listeners can find Hockey Night in St. Louis across social media platforms and streaming channels, blending sports commentary with classic paranormal folklore. Pondcast Hockey Night in St. Louis https://youtube.com/live/_fdF4C25TnA UFO Witness Game (Click Graphic to Start) <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="687" height="1024" src="https://www.staticradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UFO-Witness-game-687x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10959" srcset="https://www.staticradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UFO-Witness-game-687x1024.jpg 687w, https://www.staticradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UFO-Witness-game-201x300.jpg 201w, https://www.staticradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UFO-Witness-game-768x1145.jpg 768w, https://www.staticradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UFO-Witness-game-1030x1536.jpg 1030w, https://www.staticradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UFO-Witness-game-1374x2048.jpg 1374w, https://www.staticradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UFO-Witn