Best Cryptidcore Podcasts (2025)

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Case of the Cube Heads | Case #002 | Part 1/3 29:14

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In Old Saybrook, CT on December 16, 1957, between the hours of 2 and 3 A.M., a local teacher witnessed something incredible: outside her window, Mary M. Starr saw a spaceship with aliens inside. Her encounter was not the first. Leaving behind a trail of mysteries and murders, the Case of the Saybrook Blockheads is one of fear, greed, and secrecy. C…

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In the Field with Proboscis Birds | Case #001 | Part 2/3 26:51

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A species of (presumably) extinct bird, the Proboscis Bird of West Virginia once roamed the wild swamps of Cranberry Glade. Sightless, their loud, nasal-y vocalizations populated the night, as well as their beyond unpleasant smells. Follow this recovered field study investigation to learn more about an obscure cryptid vulture. What is the true stor…

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Cryptid Case in Cranberry Glade | Case #001 | Part 1/3 22:18

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The old BCwPA was up to a lot. These recreated tapes are on a creature from West Virginia. Based on 18th century journals and field research, this is just the beginning of something called the "Proboscis Bird." European exploration, birds, smells, and the swamp, grab your pith hat for a new adventure. Music and sound effects provided by Epidemic So…

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Horizon Cases: the Wounded Man at Pech-Merle 15:30

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Our first ancient alien is found in France, created 20,000 years ago in a cave: it is the Wounded Man, a prehistoric engraving that some claim to be an alien and a UFO. What is this strange cave drawing? Is it a depiction of an alien - or something else? Music and sound effects provided by Epidemic Sound. This show is fully funded and made free tha…

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an Introduction to Horizon Cases & Ancient Aliens 11:04

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Horizon cases. They may be a mystery you're familiar with. The same qualities that make these stories interesting also make them frustrating, disappointing, or unsatisfying. They are simply unanswerable questions. Join us as we discuss Horizon Cases and step into a long-gone world of them. References images and sources can be found in the episode w…

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Welcome to the BCwPA 12:48

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Intro by BCwPA Agent Layla Leutwyler, voice and researcher of Ballyraven #47, "Bug." What is the BCwPA? What does it stand for? Only those permitted to know are able to find out... Send the BCWPA a message! Support the show Do you have information, feedback, or a question? Submit a report. Grab a cryptid study, visit the Ballyraven store.…

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the Killing Owl | Day Hoot #2 5:25

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Learn about the origins and current status of the - once - magical Day Hoot. SOURCES “OTHER IMPORTANT ECOSYSTEMS: Mature Forest.” islandtrust. Accessed 14 June 2018. “Barred Owl.” Science Museum of Minnesota. Accessed 14 June 2018. “Barred Owl Life History.” The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Accessed 15 June 2018. CREDITS This public broadcast is mad…

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It Lives Among Us | Arches Fork Skeleton #1 4:21

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A dramatized account of the Arches Fork Skeleton. SOURCES Telltale Lilac Bush by Ruth Ann Musick CREDITS This public broadcast is made possible thanks to these BCWPA Agents: Brandon Ruch, Colten Williams, Daniel Berry, Donovan Scherer, Kimberly Nichols, Layla Leutwyler, Madelynn ODell, Matthew Schang, Pyper Wilson, Lenin Roman, Ronald Miller, PHous…

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On the Trail of Giants | Popfrog #2 4:59

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Q: Where can Popfrogs be found? It was very difficult to determine where Popfrogs currently live - they are adept hiders! Using our knowledge of frogs, cryptid clues, and a few good guesses, the BCWPA team was able to locate the four remaining Popfrogs in the world. While they could thrive elsewhere, for some reason they are stuck here, in western …

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Exploring Ohio's Swamps | Popfrog #1 4:18

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Ohio once was covered in more swampland - and populated by more strange and dangerous creatures within those swamps... From howling dogmen to aggressive bigfeet, gigantic snakes, and ominous, glowing orbs, Ohioan swamps remain active cryptozoological spots. Contained in diminishing biomes, the rarest of these swamp-dwelling creatures are a collecti…

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the Annihilation of the George Cabin | House Bats #1 4:58

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In Riverton, Virginia, in the 1870's, a truly horrific event occurred: an entire family was found deceased in their home - which had its own haunting clues. Called by the Department of Justice to determine if mass murder occurred, the Pinkerton National Detective Agency gave the case a quick, uncomfortable look over. Less than a day later, they det…

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Winter's Bigfoot | Leaping Devil #2 4:37

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The Leaping Devil is the result of migrating, evolving bigfoot interacting with powerful, shapeshifting nymphs. Part 1 or 2 in: Fairfeet Origins: the Stonemen and Winter Nymphs CREDITS This public broadcast is made possible thanks to these BCWPA Agents: Brandon Ruch, Colten Williams, Daniel Berry, Donovan Scherer, Kimberly Nichols, Layla Leutwyler,…

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the Discovery of the Lynx Machine | Old Saybrook Blockhead #4 5:47

10M ago5:47

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Walking through the forest, Ballyraven is investigating an alleged UFO crash site. While they expected to find a meteorite or some failed, human invention, they found something much more interesting - and much more alive! CREDITS This public broadcast is made possible thanks to these BCWPA Agents: Brandon Ruch, Colten Williams, Daniel Berry, Donova…

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the Interdimensional Exploration Unit 7:48

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The BCWPA's Interdimensional Exploration Unit is the oldest department in the agency. The IEU’s early years were plagued not only by disaster, but illness, technical failures, and interspecies brutality. Today, missions occurring in our atmosphere and our neighboring space are consistent and mostly safe. There is much to explore. There is much to l…

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Footprints on the Roof | the Winter Bigfoot #1 5:34

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Have you ever seen strange footprints in the snow? Ones made from a long, large foot and having three bulky, square-ish toes? If not, you may have known someone who has seen such a phenomenon. Known to be particularly active on snowy days, "Leaping Devils" or "Winter Bigfeet" make their visits known by leaving these strange tracks. They are a type …

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Hoot of Death | Appalachian Death Owl #1 5:00

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Many dangerous creatures lurk in the Appalachian Mountains. Transmogrified animals - those transformed by magic - are some of the most threatening. All that remains of these creatures are folk stories associated with them. How much of the tales are real? How many tragedies can be attributed to them today? SOURCES “OTHER IMPORTANT ECOSYSTEMS: Mature…

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a New Season Wants to Make Contact with You 4:37

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The BCWPA has made contact - are you ready? Send the BCWPA a message! Support the show Do you have information, feedback, or a question? Submit a report. Grab a cryptid study, visit the Ballyraven store.By Ballyraven

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Following the Stallion of the Mist 8:19

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An early morning on the lake gets weird - and very foggy! Send the BCWPA a message! Support the show Do you have information, feedback, or a question? Submit a report. Grab a cryptid study, visit the Ballyraven store.

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a History of Messenger Bees 19:16

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There were once magical bees that told the weather and who was coming to visit; like all good things, people had to ruin it. This is the tale of Messenger Bee: glowing bumblebees with strange, precognitive abilities. Once friendly helpers, they became associated with evil spells and witchcraft, and so, as most magical things were in centuries past,…

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Following Pike Lake's Wandering Hands 20:56

1+ y ago20:56

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There's a strange creature afoot - er, ahand - in Pike Lake and the BCWPA is getting to the bottom of it! Learn more about Path Hands (ballyraven.com)! Sound Effects Attribution 4.0: Vintage Tape Recorder Button Clunks by iainmccurdy Woman Scream 5 by J.Zazvurek horror ghost 23.wav by klankbeeld CC SAMPLING+ 1.0 DEED: Kamelands Pond in the evening.…

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a Complete Study of the Loðsilungur 16:03

2y ago16:03

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Hop aboard the BCWPA research boat for another aquatic expedition! The Loðsilungur is one of many oceanic cryptids from Iceland; a poisonous, furry trout related to the more well-known fur-bearing trout, it has an even stranger backstory and a more grim history. MUSIC Nocturne by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC) Releasing the Sculpture by Podington Bear (…

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a Complete Study of the Fur-Bearing Trout 26:13

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The fur-bearing trout is an endangered species of fish that grows hair during the winter in the later years. Follow one such animal in this In the Field adventure! MUSIC Snow Drift by HoliznaCC0 Three Times by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA) Fragrant Rota by Michael Holt Hartford by Mary Halvorson and Jessica Pavone (CC BY-NC-ND) Vanlig by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA) Po…

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an Overview of Atmospheric Beasts 50:39

2y ago50:39

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Have you ever seen something strange in the sky? A bug that also looks not like a bug? A translucent thing that you catch only a glimpse of? A cloud that does not move like a cloud? An unsettling blip on a photo? People once thought that the bottom of the ocean was devoid of life, too extreme for anything to exist. Too lightless, too cold, too crus…

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In the Field with Mirelings (PART 2) 27:30

2+ y ago27:30

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In the Appalachian foothills of Ohio, there are strange tales of horrific figures that live in or near rivers; cadaverous and insatiable, they pillage cemeteries, consume unfortunate animals, and those who wander in their domains after dark. Today, however, we follow the creature behind the myth - we discover the life of a real "Muddy Man", a Mirel…

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In the Field with Muddy Men (PART 1) 17:54

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Beware the Ohio riverside after dark - or so say legends that warn of a foul, nightmarish creature that returns to life seeking vengeance! Today, we discuss the lore of the "Muddy Men," a dark, Ohio tale, and briefly uncover the creature behind the stories. Writing, narrating, & editing by Ballyraven. MUSIC (from Free Music Archive) Songs by the Mo…

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In the Field with Ningen: the Bullheaded Ningen 27:06

2+ y ago27:06

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Join us on an adventure to Antarctica! On the first part of our expedition, we immerse ourselves in the Antarctic Peninsula's environment and follow our first cold-weather cryptid: a small, hefty-headed Ningen! Follow a newly hatched female as she searches for food to grow, evades predators, and seeks her lost Ningen herd. Writing, narrating, & edi…

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In the Field with Giant Mudpuppies 25:46

3y ago25:46

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There are many strange creatures lurking in Lake Erie; all are dangerous - except one! Join us as we follow Erie's gentle giant: the shellfish-eating, Giant Mudpuppy; from waking to hibernation, and a great escape, there is much to explore! Writing, narrating, & editing by Ballyraven. MUSIC Grossman, Ewell, Grainger - Dubois, Sonatine for Two Basso…

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In the Field with Bigfoot's Ancestors (feat. Best Virginia Podcast & Matthew Schang) 33:59

3y ago33:59

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Where did bigfoot come from - and where did he go? Today, we discuss several different bigfoot theories, follow their dramatic trek to North America, and discuss signs of bigfoot activity. SPECIAL GUESTS Many thanks to our special guests: Matt from the Mothboys & Jordan from the Best Virginia Podcast Special guest Best Virginia Podcast. Special gue…