Best Cryptid Campfire Podcasts (2025)

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Campfire Tales: Is Santa Claus a cryptid?! With special guest Matt Lake 22:45

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21h ago22:45

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Today we're staying in Santa Claus Village in Finland! And we're joined by renowned author/folklorist Matt Lake (@mediagothicmedia) to discuss whether Santa Claus can be classified as a cryptid. So pop on your Santa hat and get warm by the fire, we're gonna definitively answer that question one way or another! Grab some of Matt's books at the links…

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Highway To The Manger Zone - 2025 Holiday Special 43:02

26m ago43:02

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Happy Holidays Autismonauts! 2025 is coming to an end but we are just getting started, so join us while we dive into the history of none other than Krampus! Linktr.ee/CryptidsandColdOnesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat: Santa Claws 29:52

1h ago29:52

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Today we're camping in Thingvellir National Park in Iceland to discuss one of Iceland's many Christmas creature traditions, the Jólakötturinn, or more easily known as, the Yule Cat. We discuss its origins and appearance, yearn to be your next office party Yule Bob, theorize around how the Yule Cat came to be, and just get into the Christmas spirit!…

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The Hillbilly Howler: An Ozark Odyssey 48:00

2d ago48:00

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Join us in the Ozarks as Kyle learns us on the Ozark Howler. What could it really be? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Linktr.ee/CryptidsandColdOnesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Grafton Monster: I have no mouth, but I must scream 28:09

7d ago28:09

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This week we're in Grafton, West Virginia on the hunt for the Grafton Monster! We detail a few of the sightings, the hysteria and excitement that led to too many people coming out for "monster hunts," and theorize about what this no-headed beefy boy might actual be! Join us by the fire as we once again look at the craziness that happens in West Vir…

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Familiar voices - Mimics in Appalachia 52:46

9d ago52:46

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Lets travel back to Appalachia and discuss mimics, what are they really? Let us know in the comments! Linktr.ee/CryptidsandColdOnesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Interview with Director Anthony Cousins- the legacy of Frogman, cryptids and more 39:36

14d ago39:36

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Join a conversation with writer and director Anthony Cousins- the creator of the Frogman films. We chat about the legacy and cult following of the Frogman film as well as other cryptids legends he would like to bring to cinematic life. Diving into what shaped his storytelling in horror and what future projects he has in the works! Instagram.com/ant…

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Griggstown Cow: Fake moos! 26:05

14d ago26:05

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Today we're hanging out in Griggstown, New Jersey to discuss the case of the Griggstown Cow -- a mysterious, potentially ghost, cow that was occasionally seen around town, but never left evidence of its existence! We discuss the creature's minimal story and the shocking ending to a 30 year mystery, but it leads us to the real meat of the episode: d…

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Pere Cheney: A Ghost Town with an Unfortunate Past 49:59

16d ago49:59

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Join us on our travels to a Michigan ghost town, Pere Cheney. What are your thoughts on what could have happened here? Let us know in the comments! Linktr.ee/CryptidsandColdOnesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Beast of the Land Between the Lakes: He-Wolf and the Masters of the LBL 27:50

21d ago27:50

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This week we're staying in the huge forests of the Land Between the Lakes to discuss the wolf creature stalking and terrorizing the area, the Beast of the Land Between the Lakes! Join us as we discuss some encounters with this cryptid, learn where the Men in Black might fall into it the whole thing, and marvel at how big this monster's arm are! So …

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Gnome Mans Land 56:24

23d ago56:24

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Welcome to another episode, today we will be discussing the lore behind gnomes, let us know in the comments what you think! Gnome Sayin? Linktr.ee/CryptidsandColdOnesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Episode 90: Retail and Municipal Hauntings 1:12:38

28d ago1:12:38

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Send us a text It’s said that ghosts haunt the places they loved in life or left things undone. We expect to find them in old houses, former battlegrounds and misty cemeteries. But they’re just as likely to be hanging at your local food court or DMV. Today, we’re talking about retail and municipal hauntings.…

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Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp: How I stopped worrying and learned to hate the car 27:23

28d ago27:23

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This week we're in Bishopville, South Carolina on the hunt for the Lizard Man! We discuss the terrifying encounters with the creature, its evidence, and other possible animals it might be, while also wondering if it has a little nub for a tail and why it hates cars so much! So pop a squat by the fire for this new episode! And if you like what we do…

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Ed and Lorraine Warren the Final Part 42:05

30d ago42:05

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*Trigger Warning* Some of the subject matter in this episode may be sensitive to some listeners. Here is the conclusion of our dive into Ed and Lorraine, their history, their investigations and accusations. Do we know all of this to be truth or is it made up to defame the couple? Let us know your thoughts! Linktr.ee/CryptidsandColdOnes…

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Nuckelavee: Half-man, half-horse, all demon! 26:45

1M ago26:45

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This week, we're camping on the Orkney Islands of Scotland discussing the famine-bringing sea demon the Nuckelavee! Learn a little of the folklore of this Scottish monster and how to avoid it, and stick around to learn our theories about it while we get confused about anatomy! Grab your seat by the fire for this freaky folktale! And announced this …

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Murder in the French countryside 42:56

1M ago42:56

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We hate to do it...but today we travel to France to look for the beast of Gevaudan. What are your thoughts, real, myth, something someone got bored and made up? Let us know! Linktr.ee/CryptidsandColdOnesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Dover Demon: Abby Brabham and the monster of Massachusetts 27:29

1M ago27:29

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This week, we're in the Channing Conservation Area in Dover, Massachusetts to discuss the fateful night where a bunch of teenagers saw what would become known as the Dover Demon! We dive into the details of the three sightings, discuss the creature's appearance, wonder why there's so many teenagers out so late at night in the 70s, lose our minds ov…

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Ed and Lorraine Ep. 4 - Attack of the Cons 50:23

1M ago50:23

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We made it to our conclusion of the Conjuring saga, where we have dove into the real stories that "inspired" the movies. What do y'all think, we would love to hear from you in the comments! Linktr.ee/CryptidsandColdOnesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Campfire Tales- Active spirits, hooded figures, and haunted forests 23:09

2M ago23:09

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Join me for a collection of listener-submitted ghost stories, exploring paranormal experiences and the connections people have with the supernatural. Delve into stories from childhood memories to unsettling experiences in haunted locations.

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Sea-Bishop: In the name of the father, son, and tartar sauce 26:15

2M ago26:15

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This week, we're drifting around on a small boat in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Poland to discuss the Sea-Bishop, a possible mer-person who looks like a Catholic bishop! We discuss some of the rumored sightings over the years, its lore evolution into something potentially scary and deadly, make a possible connection to the lost city of Atlantis…

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Witches, Vampirism, and Africa... Oh My! 39:14

2M ago39:14

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Evan takes us back to Africa to explore witches, vampires and how its affected certain areas. Let us know your thoughts in the comments on our socials and don't forget to check us out live every other week on TikTok! linktr.ee/cryptidsandcoldonesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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2025 Halloween Campfire Special 34:42

2M ago34:42

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Welcome to our very first Halloween special! We attempted to record this during our last recording session but I forgot to hit record so, I took it upon myself to find a few fun stories and decided to still put the special together. I hope everyone enjoys! Linktr.ee/cryptidsandcoldones Reddit stories: My husband has discovered something awful by u/…

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Halloween Special with Pinup Palmer 35:55

2M ago35:55

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Join around the campfire for the Halloween Special with a very special guest, Pinup Palmer! We chat about the influence of horror that inspired her Pinup and Fashion as a creator and her journey being the latest addition to the iconic Svengoolie show, as character Gwengoolie.

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Boo Hag: Ride or die! 24:26

2M ago24:26

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Happy Halloween! This week we're camping on Sapelo Island, off the coast of Georgia! We're learning about the history of the Gullah Geechee people, diving into our love of hags, and learning about the lengths a witch will go to steal your skin! Join us for Halloween as we learn all about the Boo Hag! Send us a text…

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Arne Johnson and the Con Artists 44:20

2M ago44:20

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Welcome back to our third installments of Ed and Lorraine Warrens and their con artistry. This time we dive into the story that inspired the third Conjuring movie, "The Devil Made Me Do It" and how it really went down. What are your thoughts? linktr.ee/cryptidsandcoldonesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Shadow People and The Hat Man: What'd they do in the shadows?! 29:18

2M ago29:18

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On today's episode, we're staying local in Eric's backyard to discuss Shadow People and their favorite mom's-basement-dwelling friend The Hat Man! We discuss their appearances, our experiences (or lack thereof) of sleep paralysis, the Benadryl challenge, and our theories about these creatures! So, stay awake with us by the fire and enjoy the episod…

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Nazi's and their occult fetish 45:13

2M ago45:13

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This week we travel back in time and discuss the weird obsession the Nazi's had with collecting occult objects and their attempts at using them to make weapons. linktr.ee/cryptidsandcoldonesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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The Beast of Gévaudan: A baguette and big wolf 30:24

2M ago30:24

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This week we're in south central France to talk about the cryptid with the biggest body count so far on the show, the Beast of Gévaudan! We discuss the terror it raised in a few years of the 1700s and our theories on what it may or may not have been, talk way too much about Catholic sacraments, and figure out that we have a lot to learn about Franc…

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Snallygaster slam poetry night! 59:01

2M ago59:01

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This episode has everything you could want... beer, swearing, apologizing to John's dad, slam poetry and a folktale from Maryland. Join us while we discuss the Snallygaster!By John, Evan, Kyle

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Interview with Gabe Braxton- Writing, Directing, and Feature Films 50:00

3M ago50:00

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Join me for an interview with Gabe Braxton, talented screenwriter, director, and musician. Discussing Gabe's journey into filmmaking, the inspiration behind his feature film A Gettysburg Haunting, and supernatural lore that made him a fan of the horror genre.

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The Pope Lick Monster: Crunchin' and munchin' with a goatman 28:38

3M ago28:38

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We're down in Kentucky this week discussing the oddly named Pope Lick Monster -- part man, part goat, all creepy! We take a look at his appearance and discuss three potential origin stories. So grab a seat by the fire and come learn about the Kentucky Goatman! Grab the new “I’m Squonk. You’re Squonk. Go Birds.” t-shirt! Follow us on instagram @greg…

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The Kongamato: A Living Dinosaur? 40:56

3M ago40:56

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It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's the Kongamato! Let's travel to Africa and explore the story of the Kongamato, a large, reddish creature with leathery wings, devoid of feathers and a terrifying beak. Linktr.ee/crpytidsandcoldonesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Cursed Objects- Haunted dolls, deadly gems, and deadly tombs 23:28

3M ago23:28

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In this episode of Camp Cryptid, into the eerie world of cursed objects, exploring their histories and the legends surrounding them. From haunted dolls like Robert and Annabelle to cursed jewels like the Hope Diamond, or the on the infamous curse of King Tut's tomb- the conversation weaves through chilling tales and the belief in supernatural force…

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The Ahool: Big bat-monkey of Java 29:03

3M ago29:03

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This week, we're hanging out in Java to discuss the Ahool -- a massive-winged bat-monkey! We discuss our own personal bat experiences, tell the story of Dr. Ernest Bartels' encounters with the cryptid, connect it to other flying monkeys, and swoon over the flying fox! Join us by the fire as we become bat-monkey-men! Grab the new “I’m Squonk. You’re…

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Three words: Government… Bigfoot… Conspiracy… 1:01:37

3M ago1:01:37

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Grab your tinfoil hat and join us while we discuss what we already know… the .gov knows about bigfoot and wants to cover it up... the bigger question is why? Will we ever get to the bottom of it? Lets go! linktr.ee/cryptidsandcoldonesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods Part 2: This time, bigger is better 27:10

3M ago27:10

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This week we're returning to Adirondack Park in upstate New York to once again discuss some Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods! Last time, we talked about the fiercest of the creatures, but this time we'll learn about the BIGGEST of these wonderful monstrosities, including the Snoligoster, Hugag, and Slide-Rock Bolter. Pop a squat by the campfir…

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The Haunting at 284 Green St - The Enfield Haunting 41:06

3M ago41:06

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Join us as we dive back into the lore of the Warrens and travel to 284 Green St in Brimsdown, Enfield, London, England. Were the stories true, or were the simply manufactured by two young girls for attention? That's for you to decide! linktr.ee/cryptidsandcoldonesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Fresno Nightcrawlers: Walking haunted pants 27:37

3M ago27:37

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This week we're in Fresno, California to discuss the high-waisted rise of the Fresno Nightcrawlers, a cryptid who's story stretches as long as their legs! Join us as we start the Nude Nightcrawler Foundation (NNF) to clothe nightcrawlers in need, debunk some videos, and imagine the creature in Betty Boop situation. Pop on down by the fire and join …

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Frogmen in Loveland, Ohio? Maybe… 45:04

3M ago45:04

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First on deck, Curtis’s NorCal Bigfoot sighting and then we make a pitstop in Ohio… Loveland, Ohio to be exact. Join us while we enjoy a cold brewski, read and discuss Curtis’s sighting, and provide our hot takes on the mysterious Loveland frogman… let us know what you think! linktr.ee/cryptidsandcoldones…

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Episode 89: Paranormal Fashion Edition 58:06

3M ago58:06

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Send us a text When it comes to supernatural entities, we pay a lot of attention to how they look – impossibly small or large and covered in fur, glowing red eyes or grayish skin, the list goes on. But sometimes, what’s even more interesting is what they wear. Today, we’re talking about paranormal fashion.…

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Northfield Pigman: Going whole hog 24:49

4M ago24:49

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This week we're up in Northfield, Vermont and camping in a cave inside the Devils Washbowl! We discuss encounters with a potentially HUGE pig/man hybrid, and dig into the story of a young man who went missing on Mischief Night. Are these two things connected?! We also discuss Australia (again), stinky Saison beers, our pitch for an A24 Pigman movie…

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Ouija Board Weirdness 42:49

4M ago42:49

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On todays episode we discuss the history and stories of the Ouija board and other spirit boards. Have you had an experience with one? We would love to hear about it! Follow our linktree to find the best ways to contact us and tell us your stories! linktr.ee/cryptidsandcoldonesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Campfire Tales: Cryptotheology in Mormonism 25:44

4M ago25:44

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In the GCC bonus series Campfire Tales, we discuss things that are a little off-kilter from just discussing a cryptid. And on this episode, Dan takes us on a trip through cryptotheology with the Mormom belief in Bigfoot! So come along and learn about Bigfoot's origin, get confused with too many Kimbles, and get your load of spaghetti at the last su…

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Loveland Frogman: A real world Pokemon 27:58

4M ago27:58

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This week we're in the Kelley Nature Preserve by the Little Miami River in Loveland, Ohio on the trail of the Frogman! While Eric is off on his own adventures, we’re joined by friend of the show Jarrett to discuss frog wizards, pokemon, and potential subversion by the Men in Black! Grab the new “I’m Squonk. You’re Squonk. Go Birds.” t-shirt! Follow…

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The Flatwoods Monster 35:22

4M ago35:22

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On todays episode we take a trip to Braxton County, West Virginia and dive into the story of the Flatwoods monster. The real question is, what exactly is it, was it an alien, a cryptid or just the figment of two brothers imagination? Let us know what you think and make sure to follow the Linktree to join us on our socials and to leave us your stori…

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Snallygaster: Lovecraftian dragon-bird of Maryland 27:56

4M ago27:56

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This week we're in Gambrill State Park in Frederick, Maryland to discuss the Snallygaster, a Germanic-inspired flying cryptid with tentacles on its face! We discuss its appearance and actions, and the legitimacy of newspaper reporting, as well as digging into the sad dark history of how Snallygaster was used to spread fear in the 18th and 19th cent…

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Lost Civilization in the Grand Canyon 53:26

4M ago53:26

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Lets take a trip to The Grand Canyon and sneak into the restricted areas and I don't know.. find proof that history isn't telling us the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. https://linktr.ee/cryptidsandcoldonesBy John, Evan, Kyle

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Jarjacha: Save the drama for your llama 25:26

4M ago25:26

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This week we're off to the mountains of Peru to discuss a were-llama-incest-demon, the Jarjacha! We try to wrap our heads around the look of this creature, discuss reasons for eating brains, and put plans together for a new cryptid-fur clothing company! Follow us on instagram @gregscryptidcorner Send us a text…

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The Haunting of The Perron Family 50:59

4M ago50:59

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In light of the recent purchase of Ed and Lorraine Warrens haunted museum and a new movie in the Conjuring franchise we decided to start a new series discussing the various investigations that inspired the films. In part one of the series we will discuss the haunting of the Perron Family as seen in the first film. https://linktr.ee/cryptidsandcoldo…

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Hopkinsville Goblins: Probing for little green men 27:19

4M ago27:19

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Join us as we travel to Hopkinsville, Kentucky to learn about the 1955 encounter with little goblin creatures - potentially from space - and celebrate the 70th anniversary of the night that would change the lives of three families forever! Could it really have been an alien siege on a farmhouse, or could have it just have been a bunch of cats or ow…