SYSK Gets Weird Playlist: Mermaids: Not a real thing

The hosts explore the enduring folklore surrounding mermaids — mythical half-woman, half-fish creatures. They trace how these figures appear across cultures and eras, sometimes as enchanting sea goddesses, other times as deadly temptresses who lure sailors to their doom. The episode examines why mermaid myths have persisted for centuries despite a complete lack of evidence for their existence.