Best Cracking Cryptids Podcasts (2025)

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

12m 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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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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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

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

6d 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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514 // Grasping Bigfoot w/ Dr. John Baranchok 1:07:28

10d 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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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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Extra Credit EP 52: Scott Peterson & The Innocence Project, Historical Case: Bertha Beronda & Las Vegas Vet Found Deceased in Lake Mead 40:19

14d ago40:19

40:19

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

13d 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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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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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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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

17d 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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Episode 152: Ed Kemper The Co-Ed Killer Part 3 33:33

17d ago33:33

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After years of targeting young women, we watched Edmund Kemper’s story take a shocking turn when he murdered his own mother, Clarnell, and her friend, Sara Hallett. Ed staged it to look like a burglary gone wrong and fled to Colorado. Feeling the pressure, Kemper tried to turn himself in by calling the police multiple times, but at first, they did …

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510 // Missing Dorothy Arnold 1:14:58

17d ago1:14:58

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode originally published on Missing on April 3rd, 2025, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Dorothy Arnold from Manhattan, New York City on December 12th, 1910. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to Missing. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. Sour…

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509 // Is There a New Serial Killer in New England? 46:28

18d ago46:28

46:28

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. Since March of 2025 at least six bodies have been found and people have starting wondering if there was a serial killer. We discuss each case and weigh the possibilities of foul play. On March 6th, 2025 the remains …

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508 // The Trials of Karen Read w/ Brad Mielke 1:03:28

21d ago1:03:28

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by ABC journalist Brad Mielke to discuss the phenomenon that is the second trial of Karen Read. In the early morning hours of January 29, 2022, Boston Police Department Officer John O'Keefe was found dead outside the home of Boston Police Officer Brian Albert in …

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507 // The Blazing Eye w/ Leah Sottile 1:08:54

24d ago1:08:54

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by journalist, author, podcaster and new friend of the show, Leah Sottile. Leah has written a new book called Blazing Eye Sees All. Sottile seeks to understand the quest for New Age spirituality in an era of fear that has made us open to anything that claims to b…

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266: The Hills are Alive (pt 2) 40:22

24d ago40:22

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The episode where we finish our story on the Hills and their alien abduction. Make sure you catch last week’s episode to hear Boydston start the story (or you might be confused). This episode, we will discuss the aftermath of the abduction. We get to learn more about the humanoids..who are just teen emo alien cadets who have a lot of feelings. They…

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Episode 151: Ed Kemper The Co-Ed Killer Part 2 28:31

24d ago28:31

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Before the murder of his mother, Clarnell, Edmund Kemper targeted female college students in the Santa Cruz area. Between 1972 and early 1973, he murdered six young women, most of whom he picked up while they were hitchhiking. Kemper used his size, calm demeanor, and articulate speech to appear non-threatening. Once the victims were in his car, he …

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Milkhouse Ep. 8 - Raising Kids in a Pre-Google World ft. Steve-Oh! 55:48

25d ago55:48

55:48

In this episode of Milkhouse, we dive into a 90's parent's perspective on raising kids in a pre-big tech world. Steve-Oh reflects on what parenting was like without smartphones and shares stories about family vacations and the simpler, sometimes tougher, days of the past. He also gets nostalgic—and hilariously honest—about 90s kids' foods, from his…

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Extra Credit EP51: True Crime, Dire Wolves & How One Woman’s Art Cracked Over 1,200 Cases 35:17

28d ago35:17

35:17

From the latest Titanic documentaries to the science behind bringing extinct animals back to life (yep, we’re talking about the dire wolf!). We also get into some more intense true crime stories, including a heartbreaking murder committed by a 13-year-old girl in the UK. Things take a really cool turn when we talk about legendary forensic artist Lo…

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

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

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

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

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Episode 154: The Abduction of Travis Walton 40:09

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

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

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

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268: Cambre House and Farm On Location 34:05

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

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Episode 153: Andrea Yates 36:27

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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

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

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

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

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267: No Pants Jennifer 29:32

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

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Episode 152: Ed Kemper The Co-Ed Killer Part 3 33:33

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510 // Missing Dorothy Arnold 1:14:58

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509 // Is There a New Serial Killer in New England? 46:28

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508 // The Trials of Karen Read w/ Brad Mielke 1:03:28

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507 // The Blazing Eye w/ Leah Sottile 1:08:54

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266: The Hills are Alive (pt 2) 40:22

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Episode 151: Ed Kemper The Co-Ed Killer Part 2 28:31

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Milkhouse Ep. 8 - Raising Kids in a Pre-Google World ft. Steve-Oh! 55:48

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Extra Credit EP51: True Crime, Dire Wolves & How One Woman’s Art Cracked Over 1,200 Cases 35:17