Best Cracking Cryptids Podcasts (2025)

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The Three Pillars Awaken - The Paranormal 60 1:22:01

20m ago1:22:01

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What happens when the metaphysical, the paranormal and the spiritual converge? In this powerful gathering, Dave Schrader welcomes Kathy Feketik, Tom Gormley, Joe Franke, Father Bob Bailey, and Stacia Wills, the head of all psychic mediums for the Warren Society—each representing one of the Three Pillars: Spirit, Research, and Faith. Together, they …

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Extra Credit EP53: Stealing a Cannon to Pay for Your Debts & Legal Raccoon, Not So Legal...Substances 40:08

19h ago40:08

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In this episode, Dina takes us through three unusual cases where methamphetamines and animals intersect in ways you truly wouldn't expect. One involves a cannon, another a raccoon, and the third features a cheeky corgi. You can guess for yourselves (or just listen to the episode, silly) which cases involve the meth. These stories highlight the biza…

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518 // Expert Insight on New England Serial Killer w/ Dr. Michael Arntfield 56:48

1d ago56:48

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by the great Dr. Michael Arntfield, a criminologist, author, consultant and award-winning professor at Western University in Canada as well as a Fulbright Scholar and previous visiting chairman at Vanderbilt University in Nashville where he specialized in v…

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Chasing Big Shadows - Monsters Lounge Podcast 1:03:36

1d ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Adventurer and Sasquatch seeker Mike Familiant steps out of the shadows of the forest and into the spotlight to reveal what he’s uncovered after years of boots-on-the-ground expeditions. From chilling encounters to physical evidence, Mike shares why he’s convinced Bigfoot is real—and why the search has become his life’s mission. Join hosts Jeni Mon…

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Spirits, Séances, and Secrets of the Supernatural – The Paranormal60 1:12:56

2d ago1:12:56

1:12:56

What happens when a ghost story is more than just a tale to entertain by the fireside? Paranormal historian and TV expert Dr. Kate Cherrell joins Dave Schrader to explore the chilling connection between Victorian spiritualism and today’s ghost-hunting craze. From haunted inheritances to the dangers of believing too deeply, Kate shares shocking enco…

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The Beals Island Giant - A New England Legends Podcast 19:55

3d ago19:55

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This week on New England Legends, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger set sail for the rugged shores of Beals Island, Maine, to track down the towering legend of Barnabas Coffin Beal III—better known as Tall Barney. They say he was seven feet tall, strong as five men, and so big his feet hung out the window when he slept. But was he just a tale told around…

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517 // The King of The Thrill Pill w/ Shaahin Cheyene 1:06:03

2d ago1:06:03

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by a truly fascinating individual, Mr. Shaahin Cheyene. In the 1990s, when Shaahin was 17 years old, he created a drug which was a natural alternative to MDMA called Herbal Ecstasy. The success of his product was meteoric, the fame and money flooded in. Before he…

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Playtime or Profit? The Dark Side of Kid-fluencing & Family Vlogging - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot 50:09

4d ago50:09

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This Mother's Day, we’re flipping the script and exposing the dark side of family vlogging. From momagers cashing in on childhoods to influencers trapped in toxic “Squads,” we dive into the twisted truth behind Bad Influence and Devil in the Family. Kid-fluencing isn’t all cute dances and prank videos—it’s abuse hiding in plain sight. Playtime or P…

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269: No Body, No Crime (Sticky Situation) 28:24

2d ago28:24

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The episode where Boydston brings us a smorgy crime…aka a smorgasbord with a true crime thrown in! We’re gonna go to one of our favorite countries to discuss the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. Yes, you read that right. Canada, you’re adorable and we love you. Taking place over several months, this is how over $18 million worth of syrup was stole…

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Milkhouse Ep. 11 - The Strangest History You've Never Heard Of 1:05:10

3d ago1:05:10

1:05:10

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the bizarre side of history—stories so strange, they sound made up. We kick things off with the infamous Great Emu War of Australia, where birds outmaneuvered the military. Then, we explore Stalin’s chilling quest to create superhuman hybrids, blending science fiction with Soviet ambition. Then, we meet Wojte…

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Episode 154: The Abduction of Travis Walton 40:09

3d ago40:09

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We thought it was time for a UFO story and we are taking a wild ride into one of the most famous alien abduction stories out there: The Case of Travis Walton. Back in 1975, Travis vanished from an Arizona forest while working with a logging crew, only to reappear five days later with a bizarre tale of being taken aboard a UFO. We break down what ha…

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516 // Continuing Coverage of Possible Active Serial Killer in New England 53:27

4d ago53:27

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. This is part 3 of a special report we're doing on the possibility of a new and active serial killer in New England. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of a woman were found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk …

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Ghouls of the Golden Fleece Inn - A True Hauntings Podcast 1:01:28

6d ago1:01:28

1:01:28

With creaky floors, wobbly tables, and centuries of ghost stories soaked into the woodwork, this 500-year-old alehouse is a dream for paranormal fans… and a nightmare for the faint of heart. This week, Anne and Renata take you to one of the most haunted pubs in all of England—The Golden Fleece Inn in York. Just steps from the time-locked Shambles, …

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515 // All The Poisons! w/ Prof. Deborah Blum 1:06:17

8d ago1:06:17

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Prof. Deborah Blum. Deborah is the Director of the Knight Science Journalism at MIT in Cambridge Massachusetts. Deborah is also a prolific writer and an expert on the wonders and the deadly nature of all the poisons! Check out all of De…

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Unveiling the Unseen - Monsters Lounge Podcast 1:05:58

8d ago1:05:58

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What truly waits in the dark? From the crumbling halls of long-abandoned asylums to the echoing rooms of historic mansions steeped in tragedy. Veteran paranormal investigator Vince Kelien joins hosts Tressa Slater and Jeni Monroe to share bone-chilling encounters, compelling evidence, and the chilling tales of the restless souls. It's time to liste…

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Phantom Forensics – The Paranormal 60 1:12:50

9d ago1:12:50

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From blood-stained basements to forgotten crypts, tonight we are chasing stories that refuse to stay buried. They’re not thrill-seekers—they’re truth seekers. Tonight, on The Paranormal 60, Dave Schrader welcomes Dalen Spratt and Scott Davis, the minds and men behind Phantom Forensics—an immersive new paranormal investigative series where science c…

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Breakin' the Law, Breakin' the Law - A New England Legends Podcast 22:55

10d ago22:55

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Get ready for a wild ride as Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger take you on a journey through New Hampshire’s weirdest and wackiest laws! From bizarre regulations on sugar containers to the strange rules around seaweed harvesting, the Granite State’s legal landscape is anything but ordinary. T Tune in as they push the boundaries and break a few laws—just …

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514 // Grasping Bigfoot w/ Dr. John Baranchok 1:07:28

9d ago1:07:28

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined for the first time by Dr. John Baranchok, a neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist who now uses his scientific approach to break down how to research and responsibly encounter the elusive Bigfoot. Check out John's work here: https://hangar1publishing.com/col…

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268: Cambre House and Farm On Location 34:05

10d ago34:05

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The episode where we share our recent investigation at Cambre House in Nauvoo, Illinois. This place is a haunted wedding venue, so we of course had to spend the night! Who knew that the history behind this place involves a utopian society that gives off culty vibes. We saved Sarah from joining yet another cult. Through our investigation, you’ll mee…

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Crack City Strangler with guest B.R.Bates - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot 58:11

11d ago58:11

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The Serial Killer You’ve Never Heard Of—But Should Have He killed 11 women in under a year—and most people have never heard his name. Dive into The Crack City Strangler, the chilling case of Benjamin Atkins. From the streets of Detroit to a confession, uncover how America’s fastest serial killer evaded justice—until one woman survived with special …

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Milkhouse Podcast Ep. 10 - Cryptids you’ve never heard of — and ones you wish you hadn’t 1:23:59

10d ago1:23:59

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We’re back with another episode of Milkhouse! First up, our take on the Predator: Badlands teaser — what we loved, what we’re curious (or worried) about. Then we dive into the world of cryptids: Giants stomping through folklore, the Jersey Devil screeching in the Pine Barrens, Loch Ness doing its thing, and the creepy little Pukwudgie lurking in th…

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Episode 153: Andrea Yates 36:27

10d ago36:27

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In this episode, we dive into the heartbreaking and deeply disturbing case of Andrea Yates, the Texas mother who drowned her five children in a bathtub in 2001. We explore the events leading up to that tragic day, including her struggles with severe postpartum mental illness, and examine how the legal system handled one of the most shocking materna…

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Phantoms of The Farrar School - A True Hauntings Podcast 52:46

13d ago52:46

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Class is in session... but the students are long gone. This week on True Hauntings with Anne and Renata, we unlock the doors of the Farrar Schoolhouse in Iowa—a place where lessons still echo down empty halls and shadows don’t just linger... they watch. From spectral children to sinister whispers in the dark, this abandoned school is more than just…

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Lights, Frights & the Spirit of Rock ’n’ Roll Edition – The Paranormal 60 News 1:09:13

14d ago1:09:13

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Bizarre Lights in the sky. Songs from beyond. And a Bigfoot howling in the night! In this week’s Paranormal 60 News, Dave Schrader, Greg Lawson, and Sweet-T cover the STRANGEST headlines on Earth (and maybe beyond). We are the ONLY News you need to know. Lights, Frights & the Spirit of Rock ’n’ Roll Edition – The Paranormal 60 News PLEASE SUPPORT T…

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Extra Credit EP 52: Scott Peterson & The Innocence Project, Historical Case: Bertha Beronda & Las Vegas Vet Found Deceased in Lake Mead 40:19

15d ago40:19

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This week, the title says it all... more or less. We’re not sure how we feel about Scott Peterson getting help from The Innocence Project, but we are definitely curious to see how it all plays out. Then, we throw it back to 1907 with the case of Bertha Beronda, the "old-timey Lorena Bobbitt," who made headlines after attacking her husband with a ra…

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Seances and Stones - Monsters Lounge Podcast 1:06:42

15d ago1:06:42

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In this episode, Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater dive into the strange and spiritual. Tressa shares the eerie details of her experience at a recent séance—what was said, what was felt, and what she took from the experience. Meanwhile, Jeni explores her fascination with paranormal geology, revealing how certain landscapes and stones might just hold su…

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513 // The Crack City Strangler Benjamin Atkins w/ B.R. Bates 1:07:02

14d ago1:07:02

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author B. R. Bates about her new book on serial killer Benjamin Atkins. Her book is called The Crack City Strangler, and it's the second in her series on Murders in the Motor City. Don't miss B. R. tell us about her book the Babydoll Serial Killer on episode 48…

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Against the Forbidden Darkness - The Paranormal 60 1:07:28

15d ago1:07:28

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A haunted prison. A desperate soul. And a psychic medium willing to descend into darkness to set spirits free. But not every victory is without a price... and some entities don’t like losing. Michelle Lemke-Budke joins host Dave Schrader to share her chilling experiences from Against the Forbidden Darkness—a book chronicling her real encounters wit…

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512 // Updates on Possible Active Serial Killer in New England 46:21

15d ago46:21

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of Paige Fannon are found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk police scuba team and fire rescue team. Authorities located clothing and personal items left on the bank of the …

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Thatcher's Woe - A New England Legends Podcast 18:31

17d ago18:31

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A fierce storm. A doomed ship. A tragic tale lost to time. In this episode of, New England Legends, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger row out to Thatcher’s Island off the coast of Rockport, Massachusetts, to uncover the chilling story of the Watch and Wait. In August of 1635, during the Great New England Hurricane, 23 souls—two large families among them—…

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511 // The Blood In The Water w/ Casey Sherman 1:04:19

16d ago1:04:19

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by renowned journalist & author, Casey Sherman. Casey’s latest book, Book in the Water tells the tragic story of Nathan Carman and the fall of the Chakalos family. You can pick up Casey’s book at you local book seller or at the following: https://www.a…

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Crash, Cash & Cover-Ups: The Life & Lies of Robert Spears - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot 1:00:20

18d ago1:00:20

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This true crime story that reads like a Hollywood thriller— Imagine a respected doctor, a plane crash, a faked death, and a trail of deception that spans decades. That's the tale of Robert Spears, a man who orchestrated one of the most audacious cons in American history. Jerry Jamison is here to tell you all about it this “Catch Me if You Can” plot…

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267: No Pants Jennifer 29:32

17d ago29:32

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The episode where Sarah brings us an unsolved true crime. This is the Oslo mystery woman case, aka the Jennifer Fairgate case. It’s May 1995, Oslo, Norway. A mysterious woman checks into the hotel and is found dead, alone, in her room. To this day, we still don’t know who she is. Government conspiracy? Possibly. Really what we do know is that she i…

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Milkhouse Ep. 9 - What If the Zombie Apocalypse Started Tomorrow? 1:11:07

18d ago1:11:07

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Imagine waking up tomorrow to a world in chaos — empty streets, emergency alerts flashing across your phone, and survival becoming your new reality. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the ultimate "what if" scenario: a sudden zombie apocalypse. We'll break down the weapons we'd choose for defense, the safest places to bunker down, the survival…

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