Podcast Episodes
EP 53: Jersey Devil and Other Pine Barren Legends
In southern New Jersey, there are reports of a very strange and unique cryptid. This legendary creature is called the Jersey Devil or Leeds Devil and is said to reside in the Pine Barrens where it has been seen periodically over the last 250 years. In this episode, we will discuss the legend of the Jersey Devil and take a look at several other legends surrounding the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey.
EP 44: Fearsome Creatures of The Lumberwoods
The woods are full of fearsome, bizarre, and strange creatures. We have dug deep and here are 5 of the strangest, most bizarre, and most fearsome that we could find. Are these creatures real or just tall tales told around fires by loggers and woodsmen? Join us are we discuss the Squonk, the Snallygaster, the Hodag, the Slide Rock Bolter, and the Funeral Mountain Terrashot. Oh, and one of these cryptids is explosive.
EP 36: Latin American Folkore
In this episode, we will be taking a journey south of the border to explore 5 terrifying tales of Latin American folklore. Join us as we discuss La Llorona, El Chupacabra, La Ciguapa, El Sibon, and El Cucuy. When it comes to folklore Latin America knows how to do it right and these tales or wailing, whistling, and wandering entities are sure to fright.
EP 34: The Wendigo
The Wendigo is a supernatural being belonging to the spiritual traditions of the Algoquuain tribes of the First Nations in North America. Wendigos are powerful monsters that stalk, kill and eat people. For reference, think werewolf on steroids. They are stronger than a grizzly bear, run faster than any human being, and the real bad news is that human flesh is its favorite kind.
EP 26: Mermaids, Merfolk, and Other Aquatic Humanoids
The world is 71% water and new aquatic species are being discovered every day. Why not mermaids? Stories from all around the world say they exist. Do they? We are going to take a detailed look into the history, folklore, and legends of these creatures, and share some really interesting first-hand experiences, including one from Christopher Columbus. Oh! And we are also going to discuss mermaid sex.
EP 22: Giants
What are giants? Many cultures and religions around the world have stories of these beings. Bones have been discovered all over the world that indicate that some form of giant hominid existed. But what are they? Do they play a role in our modern world? In this episode we will explore evidence of giant races throughout history and today.
EP 14: The Pope Lick Monster and Other Goatman Legends
Louisville Kentucky is the home of a legendary creature, a creature that has come to be known as the Pope Lick Monster. This creature is part man, part goat, and is rumored to lurke on the train trestles over Pope Lick Creek. One of the things that makes this frightening cryptid so unique is its kill count. There have been at least 12 deaths upon the tressels since 1968, all attributed to creatures' supernatural abilities to lure people onto the tracks. While this is the most popular Goatman legend it is not even close to being the only one. In this episode we will discuss the myths, legends, and folklore associated with The Goatman.
EP 10: The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter
Ever wonder how aliens got tied to UFOs and UFOs got tied to “little green men”? The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter is the answer. The encounter took place in Kelly, Kentucky in 1955 and is perhaps the earliest and most well documented alien-human contact on record in the United States. The encounter incited a four hour gun battle between a group of small creatures and a family on a rural Kentucky farm.
EP 09: Muddy Monsters and Other Horrors
In this episode we explore two of Illinois' most famous cryptids, The Murphysboro Mud Monster and the Enfield Horror. Both of these monsters terrorized citizens of rural Illinois in the spring and summer of 1973.
EP 06: The Little Folk of The Woods
Stories of leprechauns, fairies, brownies, gnomes, trolls, pixies, and goblins have intrigued people for centuries. With most of these stories originating in Europe some might assume that North America is barren to these tales. Does North America have stories of little folk?
EP 04: Bruce
“A few minutes went by and the loudest bang I have ever heard shook the whole cabin. I immediately jumped out of my bunk and was standing in the middle of the small 10 foot wide cabin. The entire cabin began to shake. Back and forth violently. It was so much movement it shook Chris out of his bunk and onto the floor. It seemed like forever that the cabin was shaking. It was so violent that one of the 2x4 rafters snapped and a 2x4 fell to the floor. My only thought was that whatever this thing is, it’s coming through the wall.”
EP 02: The Mysterious and Massive Thunderbirds of the Midwest
In this episode we discuss the legend and lore of the Thunderbird. We share Native American tradition, dive into witness accounts, examine the Marlon Lowe abduction, and consider possible culprits.