Cryptid Campfire

232. Cursed Waters and Monsterfrest 2!

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This episode we gather round the Campfire to welcome Jason Hewlett to discuss the new film Cursed Waters and his book The Legend of Ogopogo. Take a deep dive into the story behind these two works and a look behind the scenes of Monsterfrest 2! No that's not a typo!

231. Journey to Belief with Stacy Brown Jr.

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Stacy Brown returns to talk about his new show Journey to Belief, in which he tries to convince his skeptical friend, Joey Badia, that Sasquatch is real. In the process of making the series, wild things begin to happen that just might make a believer from a skeptic.

You can watch Journey to Belief at the link below!

https://thejourneytobelief.com/watch

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230. LIVE at Monsterfest 2

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:31:00 +0000

Our FIRST ever LIVE podcast is here! For those of you who didn't see us at Monsterfest and for those of you who did, listen to it!

Stay tuned, there's a vlog coming soon!

229. The Ins and Outs of the Indigo Children

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In the 1980s, psychic Nancy Ann Tappe saw something she would never forget, the next step in human evolution. THE INDIGO CHILDREN. Join Alex, Eli and Jasmine as we discuss the ins and outs of what makes someone an Indigo Child, the public schooling system, the 1999 blockbuster Baby Geniuses and is Qui-Gon Jinn a cryptid?

228. Easter Hares and Wolpertingers

Thu, 02 May 2024 10:01:00 +0000

In this episode we dive deep into the history of Easter (fashionably late of course) and get down to brass tax on what a wolpertinger is and where green eggs and ham come from! And don't forget to get your tickets to Monsterfest 2 where Cryptid Campfire will be doing a podcast LIVE for the very first time!

227. Squatchin with Mike Familant

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:59:00 +0000

In this exciting episode, Eli and Jasmine talk with Mike Familant, a Sasquatch researcher and filmmaker who hosts a YouTube Series called In the Shadow of Big Red Eye. They cover everything from Mike's original experience to his multi state tour for 2024! Don't miss out!

Keep up with Mike at the links below!

Mike's Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/shop/shadowofredeye

Mike's Website

https://shadowofredeye.com

Bigfoot tracks mentioned in the episode!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG5it_A2jA8

226. Hanging with Heather Moser

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this special edition of Cryptid Campfire, we talk to Small Town Monsters producer Heather Moser. Heather, also known as the Pagan Historian, hosts her own podcast, called The Lore You Know, as well as balancing many duties at Small Town Monsters. In this episode she discusses many of her paranormal experiences and hints at the secret ingredient in her Tuna Casserole.

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225. Musty Mammoths

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Everyone's favorite hairy elephants are said to be roaming around the Yukon and Siberia, but is there any truth to these claims? Join Eli, Alex and Jasmine as they address the elephant in the room in the first episode of 2024!

224. A Very Special Toddcast

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this special Cryptid Campfire interview, Eli chronicles Todd Hale's meteoric rise to fame in the Sasquatch world. We also dive into some of his work and theories on to what the habits of the Sasquatch creature are, and his interet in Southern California Bigfoot.

As promised there are several documentaries discussed in this episode and they are here linked below:

On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Discovery: https://youtu.be/I4MQJxx3gGI?si=8-Q9TaV1m7dKdsjY

Olympic Bigfoot: https://youtu.be/Ix-xwAVoiVE?si=42pJvCpJFS99hfVJ

Legend of the SoCal Sasquatch: https://youtu.be/lyeZD8pxnk0?si=7O861P7o1Ujv1Rl4

Bigfoot at the Border: https://youtu.be/O1IJ8VBxRBU?si=7Ssj_LwcurKst7Xq

223. Highway Hibagon - The Japanese Bigfoot

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:01:00 +0000

In the mountains of Japan there lurks a creature that resembles the North American Sasquatch. Often referred to as the Hibagon, this supposed hominid stands at about five feet tall and scares unwitting farmers who happen across it. Sometimes called the more polite Bigfoot, could there be a darker secret behind it? With some people going missing with no trace, there might be only one thing to blame!

222. Halloween Talk

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:01:00 +0000

Join the Campfire for a relaxed discussion about various different monsters of folklore, the real life inspirations behind the groundbreaking Frankenstein story and some of their favorite spooky movies! Live, laugh and love with us this Halloween season!

221. The Pigman of Northfield

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:10:00 +0000

Deep within the state of Vermont stalks the Pigman of Northfield! Some say its the body of teenager Sam Harris who mysteriously vanished before Halloween in 1951, while others insist its something... else. Over seas, a similar creature stalks the Cannock Chase , with sightings that will send chills down anyone's spine! And stick around for a bonus when we talk about Jimmy the Rat!

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220. The Minnesota Iceman

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In the late 1960's carnival goers across the United States had a chance to see something incredible... a creature frozen in a block of ice! Could it be evidence of a living Neanderthal or even a Sasquatch? The strange saga of the Minnesota Iceman involved many cryptozoologists of the time including Ivan Sanderson and Bernard Heuvelmans in a quest to uncover the truth about a specimen so strange and so shrouded in mystery that its identity is still debated today! Join Alex, Jasmine and Eli as they try to untangle the never ending web of secrecy that shrouds the mysterious iceblock!!!

219. The Gentle Grafton Monster

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:01:00 +0000

In summer of 1964, reporter Robert Cockrell witnessed something he could not explain while on his drive back home. A huge 9 foot tall creature with white skin and no head lurked by the side of the road. This was the beginning of a frenzy that overtook the small town of Grafton, West Virginia in their pursuit of what became known as the the Grafton Monster!

218. The Dogman Triangle with Aaron Deese

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:22:00 +0000

Aaron Deese is an author and host of the podcast Hey Strangeness. Aaron compiled research on the dogman phenomenon in Texas and discovered a triangular pattern over the center of the state. This research was developed into a manuscript titled The Texas Dogman Triangle, which is now available for purchase through Amazon or the Small Town Monsters website.

Additionally, Aaron is also featured in The Dogman Triangle movie by Small Town Monsters, which follows sightings from the book with stunning artistic recreations. This month we sit down him to discuss how the book came to be, behind the scenes of the making of the film as well as his thoughts on the phenomenon. We also discuss the exciting Small Town Monsters event, MONSTERFEST, which saw the premiere of the Dogman Triangle film.

Purchase the movie:

https://www.smalltownmonsters.com/shop/the-dogman-triangle-werewolves-in-the-lone-star-state

Purchase the book:

https://www.smalltownmonsters.com/shop/the-texas-dogman-triangle-by-aaron-deese

217. The Brackish Beast of Gevaudan

Wed, 31 May 2023 11:01:00 +0000

The Beast of Gevaudan is one of the classics of real werewolf stories. From murdering dozens of peasants in the countryside of France, to its paranormal powers of disappearing into the mist and defying death, it's no wonder many thought it was sent from the heavens above to punish them. However, this story is full of political intrigue and power plays that factored into making this beast what we think of today, but was this beast truly a demon on Earth or was it something more... mundane? Find out in today's episode!!!

They say you can't keep a good horse down, but that's certainly true for Cryptid Campfire! We're back everyone and we're sharing the good news with everyone! Thanks to all the fans who never left in the time we were on our indefinite hiatus, but we're proud to be back making a quality episode once a month!

216. Campfire Sendoff

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:30:39 +0000

In this closing episode of Cryptid Campfire, Alex, Eli and Jasmine share some of their favorite episodes and create epic cryptid coliseum battles that close out the fictional storyline. They also share a heartfelt thank you to the Paranormal Network and their subscribers!

215. Falkville Metal Man

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:30:07 +0000

In 1973, Chief of Police Jeff Greenhaw received a call about a crashed UFO on a local property in Falkville, Alabama. He responded to the call and met a strange humanoid covered in a metallic suit, and managed to take photos of it as well.

214. Chupacabra vs the Alamo

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:30:06 +0000

Chupacabra vs the Alamo is a horror action movie starring Eric Estrada as a tough cop who is the last line of defense against an invasion of Chupacabras.

213. Wiggly Wampus Cat

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:30:55 +0000

The Campfire visits the region of Appalachia, the home of the six legged Wampus Cat. Once a beautiful Cherokee maid, some say the Wampus Cat is a defender of the region while others say it is out to eat those whoever crosses its path.

212. Tall Tales #32 Butterfly People of Missouri

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 03:27:00 +0000

In 2011, the city of Joplin Missouri was rattled by a devastating tornado. But once the winds were gone, reports of the butterfly people all witnessed by children began emerging. It is a strange saga of hope in a hopeless time, and Andy Matzke joins the Campfire today to relish in the mystery.

211. Chambers Creature

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:30:25 +0000

In a small town in Ohio, is said to reside the Chambers Creature! A hippo like entity that glows green and terrorizes citizens. Starting in the late 80s and moving towards present day, what exactly is this creature? An escaped hippo or some kind of other worldly phantom?

210. Ropen Revisited!

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:30:35 +0000

In this week's exciting episode, Karac joins the Campfire once again to share some updated information on the ongoing Ropen case and shocking revelations of Jonathan Whitcomb that raises questions on just what is flying in the skies of Papua New Guinea!

209. Tall Tales #31 Giant Spiders

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:24:00 +0000

Eli teams up with Karac St. Laurent to discuss SPIDERS! That's right folks, spiders of enormous size have been reported from all over the globe on every major continent except Antarctica. They could be living anywhere, including your own backyard! Join us on this globetrotting look into the world of arachnids...

208. Stacy Brown Jr.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:30:40 +0000

Stacy Brown Jr is a Sasquatch Researcher based out of Florida. After he and his father filmed a Sasquatch in 2011, and winning the Million Dollar Bigfoot show, he has since expanded his field of research into the realm of the paranormal.

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207. Florida Trip Recap

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:30:39 +0000

Eli shares the story of his recent Sasquatch expedition to Florida in search of the Skunk Ape. From the Everglades to the pan handle, he recounts meeting various researchers and his various strange experiences of the trip.

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206. Unilateral Unicorns

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:30:51 +0000

Everyone knows of the magical unicorn, with its majestic horn protruding from its head, a horn with mystical healing properties. But is the Unicorn just a myth or is it based on something real? With almost every culture having some form of the legend it had to be based on something right?

205. Cadborosaurus

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:30:01 +0000

In this week's exciting episode, the Campfire examines a sea mystery. Hundreds of people have claimed to see a "sea serpent" off the coast of British Columbia, and a supposed carcass was found in 1937, however, with such old evidence and mostly eye witness testimony can we say for certain that something is really out there?

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204. The Olympic Project

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:30:00 +0000

The Olympic Project is a group of Sasquatch researchers that focus on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Each member brings a unique skill to the group that allows them to analyze and study the Sasquatch subject in unique ways. Eli gets to sit down with multiple members to ask them what they think Sasquatch is and how they came upon the Nests.

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203. The Owlman of Mawnan Smith

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In the late 1970s a winged humanoid creature was said to have stalked the small Cornish village of Mawnan. Its appearance has drawn comparisons to Mothman, but with a wizard by the name of Doc Shiels at the epicenter of the case, who can say for certain if its true?

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202. Sean Whitley

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Sean Whitley is a film director and Fortean enthusiast. His most known in the field of cryptozoology for his film Southern Fried Bigfoot which came out in 2007. Sean talks with Eli and Jasmine about his overall love for cryptozoology, his favorite monsters and more.

201. Skunk Ape Safari Part 2

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Join us around the Campfire as the Southern flavor continues. This week's topics include the mystery Myakka photographs, which allegedly show a Skunk Ape in someone's backyard and the Stacy Brown Jr. thermal video. What do these images mean for Sasquatch research and can they be trusted? Find out in this week's episode!

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200. Skunk Ape Safari Part 1

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:30:00 +0000

The Campfire heads down South to explore the mangrove forests of in search of Sasquatch's smelly cousin, The Skunk Ape! Reports of a stinky, hairy creature go back centuries and continue into present day. We also discuss Dave Shealy, one of the most prominent Skunk Ape researchers in the field today.

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199. Cryptid Kickoff

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:30:00 +0000

The Campfire is back in a new year! First we take a look back at how far we've come in the crazy rollercoaster that was 2021, then we offer a sneak preview of some of the exciting things coming in 2022!

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198. Yowie Wowie: Australia's Bigfoot

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:30:00 +0000

This week the campfire visit Australia to discuss its version of bigfoot. Yowie has been known to many in Australia as an aggressive Sasquatch like creature with an appetite for kangaroos! Is a blood thirsty ape really on the prowl in the outback or is it something a little more tame?

197. News Around the World 2

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 03:23:00 +0000

In this News Around the World episode, Alex and Eli cover some of the staggering news of the UFO world as well as newly reported sightings!

196. Bounding Burrunjor: Australia's Living Dinosaur

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Cryptid Campfire heads to Australia this week to discuss Australia's living Dino! Said to roam the Outback, this T-Rex hunts Kangaroos and cattle, causing all who see it to run away in terror… or perhaps its a figment of their imagination!

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195. A Clockwork Orang

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:30:00 +0000

In this exciting double feature, the Campfire visits the islands of Indonesia where two humanoid like cryptids are said to roam. First there is the Orang Bati, a flying monkey of sorts that is said to raid villages in the night stealing away the young and old to take them back to their volcanic lair. Then there is the Orang Pendek, the small cousin of the North American Sasquatch that might be related to the real life Hobbit!

194. News around the world 1

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 03:21:00 +0000

In this News around the World episode, Alex and Eli cover everything from Dogmen in Australia to giant worms in the sea! Everything from new flavors of milk to the new version of Project Bluebook (they thought we wouldn't notice). Join us around the campfire for a fun gallivant in the latest news!

193. Manic Manticore

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Tales from Persia tell of a strange beast, with the body of a lion, a tail of a scorpion and the face of a MAN. The sound of this ominous creature is a trumpet and its call means death. You guessed it, this week the Campfire is the Manticore! This mysterious creature hasn't been sighted for thousands of years, or has it?

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192. The Loch Ness Monster Part 3 - Wizards, Exorcisms and Research

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:30:00 +0000

In the final part of the Nessie Trilogy, the Campfire takes a look at the long history of some of the characters involved in the Loch's legacy. From researchers who had a change of faith, to priests who believed they could exorcise the loch, the Loch Ness monster attracts some of the wildest stories in the cryptozoology world! So join us around the Campfire as we share some of these stories!

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191. The Loch Ness monster Part 2 - The Infamous Photograph

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:30:00 +0000

The second part of the Loch Ness monster trilogy explores the exciting year of 1933, where sightings of the monster were at an all time high. From various road sightings to the infamous Surgeon's photograph, there is much to dissect in this week's episode!

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190. The Loch Ness Monster Part 1 - Kelpies, Warlocks and Saints of Loch Ness

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:30:00 +0000

In the first part of the Loch Ness monster series, we cover much of the early history of the monster. From the legends of the Saints repelling Nessie with prayer, to full on Wizard battles with it there is a lot of fun to be had in this whacky history of the creature!

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189. Jumpin' Giants

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 19:34:04 +0000

Giants once roamed the Earth, or did they? This week, the crew examines some of the most famous giant stories of all time from the Giant of Kandahar to the Cardiff Giant, and the wild theories surrounding their existence. Join us for a riveting journey through time and space!

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188. Kooky Kongamato

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:30:00 +0000

In the deepest jungles of Africa, a prehistoric monster is said to roam the skies, terrorizing all those who live on the ground. It is known only by its name Kongamato. This week, Alex, Eli and Jasmine visit Northern Zambia to discuss the possibility that pterosaurs might still be alive there and they examine historical accounts from witnesses.

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187. Tall Tales #30 The Man Eating Tree of Madagascar

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:19:00 +0000

Eli and Alex take a little detour to discuss the Man Eating Tree of Madagascar. Its thick, its strong and its got tentacles that will crush you down into a paste! Join us, this spooky season for a delightfully strange tale into the heart of the jungle!

186. Nandi Bear

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:30:00 +0000

The crew examines sighting reports of the mysterious African beast known as the Nandi Bear. The nocturnal creature has a knack for eating brains and may or may not be a cyclops! Join us around the Campfire as we try to get to the bottom of this mystery.

185. Naughty Ningen

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:30:00 +0000

This week, Cryptid Campfire travels to the coldest region of the world, Antarctica. Here they will examine the popular legend of the Ningen, a giant, man like aquatic being witnessed only by Japanese Whalers. Can they separate fact from fiction, or will they become victim of a large conspiracy? Find out in this week's episode!

184. Yappy Yakumama

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:30:00 +0000

In the jungles of South America, a big secret is hidden. The Yakumama is a force of nature, said to be Mother Water, she controls the waterways of the Amazon and sometimes wreaks havoc on villages of people. Gather around the Campfire to decipher truth from fiction!

183. Dubious Duendes

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0000

In the jungles and homes of Latin America the Duende is reported to live. Two feet tall and full of mischief, this wandering being is sometimes said to be a helper and sometimes a nuisance. Is there truth to the legend, or is it all just figment of people's imaginations?

182. Campfire Chats Vol. 3

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 03:16:00 +0000

This month in the NEWS! We remember the life of Champ researcher Scott Mardis and Bigfoot researcher Cliff Olson. We discuss new UFO reports from Minnesota as well as a new Loch Ness Monster sighting!

181. Filming Beyond the Trail

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Coming from the field is a sneak peek of the work Eli has been doing with Aleksandar Petakov for the new Small Town Monsters series: Beyond the Trail. They discuss their road trip journey from California to Oregon on the last night of their venture and offer some tantalizing bits about what's in store for the upcoming episodes.

180. The Dark Watchers

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:14:46 +0000

The Dark Watchers are seen in the Santa Lucia Mountains of California's central coast. They are tall, silhouetted figures sometimes reported with a walking stick, but always, always watching. Approaching these mysterious figures causes them to vanish and if you're not careful around them, so will you!

179. Marc Myrsell

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 18:10:19 +0000

Marc Myrsell is the modish Maestro of all things Ape Canyon. As a follow up to our recent episode on the Incident, we decided to have Marc on to discuss the event in more detail, answer questions we had on what happened and drop that historical knowledge on us!

178. Battle of Ape Canyon

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In 1924, a battle between five miners and several Sasquatches took place in a canyon near Mt. St. Helens. Due to the horrific nature of the attack, the canyon lives on in infamy as Ape Canyon. Who won? Who lost? Who's next? This time on Cryptid Campfire!

177. Tall Tales #29 Tree Octopus

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 03:14:00 +0000

The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus is a rare cryptid that is mostly in Washington State. It is like a normal octopus but it lives in the trees. Join Eli and Alex as they reveal the secrets of the elusive tree octopus!

176. Offbeat Ogopogo

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In the water of Lake Okanagan, a lake monster is said to swim around... menacingly! This week on the Road Trip we team up with our friends from Into the Portal Podcast to tackle the infamous Ogopogo!

175. Campfire Chats Vol. 2

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 03:12:00 +0000

Eli and Alex break down some monthly news! On today's menu we have possible Yowie evidence, as well as a ghost photo from the Stanley Hotel and more UFO melodrama! Enjoy ya'll!

174. Roadtrip Detour

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:48:13 +0000

This week Eli, Alex and Jasmine get lost on the road and have to discuss something scarier than all the cryptids in the world combined... THEMSELVES. Tune in for a fun discussion on how far we've come and how far we have yet to go!

173. Shunka Warak'in

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In the Northern United States, a canine like creature is said to stalk the outer reaches of civilization hunting dogs. Whatever this elusive beast is, it has a complicated history involving taxidermy, farming and hard to pronounce names.

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172. Mark Matzke

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Mark Matzke is a part of the Small Town Monsters crew as well as a Lutheran Pastor. His knowledge, cryptozoological expertise and insight make him a fun person to talk to about Bigfoot, monsters and kaijus.

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171. Van Meter Visitor

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:23:29 +0000

In 1903, the small town of Van Meter, Iowa was visited by something no one had ever seen before. A winged creature, half animal, half man with the ability to spew light from its horn terrified these small town people and no matter what they did, they couldn't stop what was about to happen...

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170. Tall Tales #28 Enfield Horror

Sat, 29 May 2021 03:10:00 +0000

In 1973, something entered the town of Enfield, Illinois. Something freakish and strange, something like no one had ever seen before. With three legs and large pink eyes, this leaping lurker would change the course of this town's history FOREVER.

169. Doug Hajicek

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:20:18 +0000

American filmmaker and cryptozoologist, Doug Hajicek, talks to the Campfire about his unusual experiences, his time making MonsterQuest and his current interests. It's a chat filled laughs, surprise and intrigue in a way never before seen.

168. Campfire Chats Vol. 1

Sat, 22 May 2021 03:09:00 +0000

This week, Eli and Alex try something new by looking at recent cryptozoology news! From UFOs, to mothman to Bigfoot a whole lot has been happening this month and we're here to deliver the info to you!
Let us know if you guys enjoy the episode! And also let us know if you don't! This is a Patreon exclusive after all!

167. Tobias Wayland Returns!

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

While the road trip keeps chugging along we visit an old friend of the show, Tobias Wayland! Tobias is a Fortean Researcher and creator of the Singular Fortean Society along with his wife Emily. Together they have investigated the sightings of a mothman like entity around Lake Michigan, which is soon to become a Small Town Monsters documentary!

166. Bussin Bessie

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The trio visits Lake Erie, home of Bessie, Ohio's very own lake monster. Reports date back hundreds of years, yet vary in almost every way imaginable. Is there truth to the lake Erie Monster or is all another ploy by Ohio to attempt to get famous? You decide!

165. The Albatwitch

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The trio is finally reunited in Pennsylvania, talking about the Albatwitch! Its looks a lot like Bigfoot, but is much much smaller. Watch your apples, cuz these suckers will steal them from ya!

164. Tall Tales #27 Sewer Gators

Sat, 01 May 2021 03:07:00 +0000

Eli and Alex revisit NYC as we begin to head back West on the road trip. This time tackling one of the most popular urban legends of all time! Sewer Gators! Is there any truth to this myth or is it all pishi caca! Find out in today's Tall Tales!

163. Humorous Humanoids

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The Road trip continues! This time Eli and Alex visit Karac St. Laurent of Crash Course Cryptozoology in New Hampshire to discuss the various humanoids inhabiting this state. From 8ft tall Sasquatch to dozens of literal minions, New Hampshire has all the highs and lows.

162. Montauk Monster

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In 2008, a strange body washed ashore in Montauk, spurring dozens of conspiracies and possible explanations. One thing is for sure, its not from this world and the legendary Jesse Ventura cracked the case! So join us around the Campfire as we share the wildest stories about this possible marketing campaign you've ever heard!

161. Return of the Jersey Devil

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The never ending Road Trip continues and this week, we're visiting an old friend in New Jersey, the Jersey Devil! He soars through the air, he leaves hoofprints in the snow, he crawls up chimneys, he hoots and he hollers! What is this state demon? Is it friend or foe? Who knows! Join us as we discuss this creepy tale!

160. Bunnyman of Virginia

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The Roadtrip continues and we stumble across something that is not quite folklore and not quite cryptid. Could it be somewhere in the True Crime realm? We don't know! It's whacky, it's wild and we're not sure if we're going to make it out of this one alive!!!

159. Lizardman of Scape Ore Swamp

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The Road Trip continues as we arrive in Bishopville, South Carolina, home of the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp. This cryptid stalked the backroads of Bishopville back in the late 80's, destroying and chasing cars, but did it disappear after 1988 or does it still lurk in the shadows?

158. California Creepypasta

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Eli sits down with Nick Valenzuela, creator of California Creepypasta and Fortean Adventurer, to discuss all the weird things that happen in their home state. Everything from Bigfoot to Chupacabras and all the weird stuff in between are located here in this state and Nick is sharing his journey to discover them all.

157. Honey Island Swamp Monster

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The road tripping continues as we find ourselves in the swamps of Louisiana! This week, we discuss the Bigfoot of the South, the Honey Island Swamp Monster! The fertile swamps, provide plenty of food and coverage for a Sasquatch like creature, but could one actually be living there or is it all just a hoax?

156. Tall Tales #26 Bear King and the Donkey Lady

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 03:04:00 +0000

Eli and Alex talk about two Texas legends on Cryptid Campfire's Road Trip to Ruin! One is a spirit of a woman who suffered horrible burns, the other a raging lunatic of the wilderness. Which is which? Listen and find out!

155. La Lechuza

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In the continuing roadtrip, the trio go south to Texas to discuss the mysterious La Lechuza. Said to be an owl like creature, sometimes with the face of an old woman, it is believed to be a witch and a bad omen if you see or hear one.

154. Connor Anderson

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Eli speaks with Connor Anderson of the North American Bigfoot Center. A Squatcher and part time paranormal investigator, Connor has spent years looking for Bigfoot in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest. In this interview, he shares some exciting Bigfoot news as well as his own spooky experience from the Stanley Hotel!

153. The Slide Rock Bolter

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This week, the Road Trip takes us the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, home of the Slide Rock Bolter! This oversized land whale is known to gobble up anything in its path as it careens down mountainsides like a toboggan!

152. Tall Tales #25 The Stanley Hotel

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 03:02:00 +0000

As we exit the Southwest, the Crew takes a much needed pitstop at the The Stanley Hotel in Colorado. While it may be a beautiful location, it's also HAUNTED. This place is so spooky that it's actually the inspiration of The Shining by Stephen King. So gather in tight for a spooky ride through the Stanley Hotel!

151. Cactus Cat

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Our time in the American Southwest is ending and we celebrate it in style with the desert's one of a kind party animal: the Cactus Cat! This feline cryptid drinks the sap of cacti to get a little tipsy! And you can too as you join us around the campfire for another thrilling episode!

150. Skinwalker Ranch

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week's stop takes the trio to Skinwalker Ranch, a place filled with UFO's, poltergeist activity, a security guard named Dragon and everything other than a skinwalker! So why is it called that? Join us in this week's episode as we delve into this mystery that resides in the Uinta Basin!

149. Tall Tales #24 The Red Ghost of Arizona

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 03:00:00 +0000

The first pit stop of the Road Trip features a mysterious skeletal figure atop the back of a red haired camel! Alex is preoccupied in the bathroom as Eli and Jasmine talk about this freaky cowboy legend!

148. Mogollon Monster

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Jasmine and Alex are so jealous of Eli's recent adventure to the Mogollon Rim on Chasing Legends, that they decided to revisit it with him on the road trip! Gather around the Campfire, make some smores as we talk about the Bigfoot of Arizona!

147. Peter Renn and Jason Hewlett

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Eli and Alex sit down with paranormal investigators and dynamic duo Peter Renn and Jason Hewlett. They discuss some of the most thrilling cases that Peter has looked into, as well as their new book: I Want to Believe: One Man's Journey into the Paranormal!

146. The Lone Pine Mountain Devil

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Kicking off our Cryptid Road Trip, we make our first stop in the Sierra Nevadas where the West Coast Jersey Devil is said to roam! Is this the terror of early Spanish settlers or an invention of the modern internet age! Find out in this rambunctious episode!

145. Tate Hieronymus

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Eli talks to Tate Hieronymus of the Bluff Creek Project! Tate is part of the ongoing effort to preserve and study Bluff Creek, the location of the Patterson Gimlin Film. He is also a filmmaker and a knowledgeable sasquatch researcher!

144. Jeremy Sanborn

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Jeremy Sanborn is a member of the Lake Champlain Zoological Inquiry (LCZI), and is a Sasquatch Researcher. He is also a diver and has dove into Lake Champlain on several occasions, most recently for the feature film Release the Bodette Film. Eli sits down and talks all things cryptozoology in a fun conversation!

143. Andy Matzke

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

And we're back in this new year with a chill interview with Andy Matzke of Small Town Monsters. It's a laid back conversation about cryptozoology, favorite cryptids and horror films. We laugh a bit, we cry a bit and if you liked this episode at all, please consider checking out Andy's new podcast "Somewhere in Ohio".

142. Cryptid Palooza!

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:30:37 +0000

Eli sits down with Chasing Legends host, Nash Hoover, and technocratic debonair Aleks Petakov to discuss Season 1 of Chasing Legends coming in early 2021. We'll be answering your questions and highlighting our favorite memories from the making of season 1.

141. Christmas Kaboom!

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

What happens when Eli, Jasmine and Alex all research different things for this week's episode? The Christmas Kaboom! That's right everyone this week we're talking about Elves, Yule and Eggnog in this crazy mish mash of Christmas goodness!

140. Tall Tales #23 Tricky Trolls

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 02:57:00 +0000

Eli and Alex take a deep dive into the incredibly indefinite world of Trolls! They can be as large as a house, they can be as small as a mouse and they can even be a werewolf, depending on who you ask and in what century! We learn a lot and laugh a lot more, so gather around the Campfire as we talk about these mountain dwelling tricksters.

139. Cryptids of Alaska

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week the trio heads up to the frigid regions of the Final Frontier! Alaska! They seem to have everything giant wolves, giant bears, giant otters and dinosaurs! Only the best of the best get to defend Santa's fortress in the North Pole from people trying to steal presents! Join us on this holly jolly talk around the campfire!

138. Tall Tales #22 Partridge Creek Monster

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 02:55:00 +0000

Eli and Alex travel northwards to the Yukon! Hiding deep in the forest, at Partridge Creek is an unspeakable horror that resembles a dinosaurs, but its alive and eating caribou! Gather around the campfire as, out of the cold, dreary night, comes a spooky Tall Tale!

137. Hollow Earth

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Eli, Jasmine and Alex take a deep dive (literally) into the Earth's crust in this episode, exploring all the mysteries of Hollow Earth and fighting off dinosaurs and crazy theories at the same time! Join us, in this thrilling episode featuring UFOs, World War 2 conspiracies, wooly mammoths and much, much more!

136. Andy McGrath

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Andy McGrath! This man is doing his best to raise awareness about the cryptids that inhabit the UK and he's doing a great job of it! Eli discusses with him today some of the cool things happening in Loch Ness, startling British Big Cat stories and what musical instruments he plays!

135. Bashful Baba Yaga

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

In the beginning of the Winter to Dismember we discuss the Baba Yaga! The Slavic old crone who likes to eat children and ride around in her house with chicken legs! Eli, Jasmine and Alex discuss the wildest aspects of her personality or personalities, so gather around the campfire for a frightful tale!

134. Cryptid Stories

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

We're finishing the Trilogy of Terror with some spooky Cryptid Stories! And also lengthy conversation about popular culture movies and television shows! So if you want to hear about possible real life dinosaurs and mid 19th century Bigfoot sightings with conversations about Jurassic World and the Mandalorian thrown in, you're going to love this episode!

133. Royal Ropens

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:30:36 +0000

This episode was once a Patreon Exclusive that is now being released to the public!

This week Alex and Eli are joined by Karac St. Laurent of Crash Course Cryptozoology as they take a deep dive to the jungles of Papua New Guinea in search of the Ropen. This pterosaur like cryptid has been sighted on multiple occasions and even has reported video evidence of its existence. Could this all be a creation of creationists, or is there something lurking in the skies of Papua New Guinea?

132. Stories from the Campfire 2

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

We return to the Campfire with more spooky stories, this time harkening back to one of our early episodes. We share some of our spooky experiences as well as those from around the interwebs!

131. 401 Files

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Eli sits down with Ben Walgate of 401 Files YouTube Channel. Ben is a extra terrestrial, paranormal and cryptid researcher who has established a name for himself through his successful YouTube Channel where he shares his enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject.

130. Glitches in the Matrix

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

We've teased it, we've squeezed it and we finally appeased it! The Glitches in the Matrix has finally arrived. Alex, Jasmine and Eli share some of the strangest stories from the internet and their personal lives about cases of possible glitches that happened IN REAL LIFE! So strap in, stay in and get ready for a wild ride that'll leave you scratching your head!

129. The Cryptid Bartender

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Eli gets to sit down the with Cryptid Bartender: Harley Sweat! They discuss everything from cocktails to Bigfoot and nearly everything in between. So gather around the Campfire this week for a very special interview a long time coming!

128. Spooky Legends

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

In our finale to the Spooktober series Eli, Jasmine and Alex all cover three different topics that are sure to terrify you! Everything from Japanese ghosts, to creepy historical doppelgangers to the evil nun, Valak, everything is covered!

127. Tall Tales #20 Grungy Gremlins

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 02:37:00 +0000

Gremlins, you know them as mischievous trouble makers, but where did the legend arise from? The answer is surprising! Plus, you may even find out about some real life sightings of gremlins, including one from the great Charles Lindbergh!

126. The Beast of Bray Road

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Does a small 4 mile stretch of road in Wisconsin serve as home to a werewolf like beast? Could it be, as some witnesses say, a creature of hell summoned through some unholy ritual? We discuss it all in this week's Spooktober episode!

125. DA Roberts

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Eli sits down with author and cryptozoology fanatic, DA Roberts. He's written over a dozen books on cryptids and the paranormal. They have a discussion about literature, horror and their favorite authors!

124. Zesty Zombies

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

BRAINZ! Hope all the fans of the Campfire are enjoying the Spooktober! This week we have another undead nightmare for you, Zombies! Everything from real life zombie diseases, to the George Romero flick's are discussed this week around the Campfire!

123. Tall Tales #19 The Mummy's Curse

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:07:00 +0000

Eli is no longer solo camping! Alex joins in and tackles the mysteries of the Mummies in this week's Tall Tale! Everything from King Tut's tomb to Buddhist self mummification, from Boris Karloff to Tom Cruise and everything in between is discussed and more! Hope you all enjoy this episode!

122. Vexatious Vampires

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

In the thrilling first episode of Spooktober, the trio covers the undead horrors of the night: VAMPIRES! We hope you're scared by it, perhaps even horrified by it. Somewhere between losing your mind and the sleepless nights that shall inevitably ensue, we hope you find enjoyment. And if you find yourself within the confines of this monster episode, well, we warned you.

121. Squatchy Weirdness

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

In the sequel to the Future of Champ episode, Eli Watson, Aleks Petakov and Karac St. Laurent discuss their squatchy encounters throughout the United States, while also having a spooky encounter while recording the episode. Its the perfect way to kick off Spooktober!

As an update, the strange smell that we describe during the episode is believed to have come from a dead porcupine that we found a little off the path in the morning. Because it was so dark when we arrived we didn't see and had no idea what was creating the smell.

As an extra bonus, check our website to find the link to the strange noises Petakov recorded in this exact spot!

120. Asiatic Fox Mythology

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Eli, Jasmine and Alex meet up to discuss something a little different this time, mythology! While not necessarily cryptozoological, we discuss the similarities between three different cultures' nine tailed fox mythology. Its fun, its interesting and we had a blast making it, hope you have you fun listening to it!

119. Tall Tales #18 Stellar's Sea Ape

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 18:05:00 +0000

The oceans are vast and unexplored and if one is lucky they may catch a glimpse of something no one ever will again. Amidst the backdrop of one of the most historically important expeditions, is the sighting of Stellar's Sea Ape. Due to his untimely death, this enigma has remained with us to this day, as an unexplained and unsolvable sighting.

118. The Future of Champ

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000

In the very first Cryptid Campfire around an actual campfire, Eli sits down with Karac St. Laurent and Aleksandar Petakov to discuss Chasing Legends, Release the Bodette Film and the future of Champ research.

This episode was a lot of fun to record and I hope I can continue to record more episodes in front of an actual fire in the future. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I had fun making it!

117. Rugged Rougarou

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000

This week Eli, Jasmine and Alex take a little trip down to the bayous of New Orleans to look into the history of the mystery of a werewolf creature. In Cajun folklore, the Rougarou is a curse that one inflicts on themselves if one does not follow Lent for 7 consecutive years. Join us around the Campfire as we discuss this sinning cynic of a cryptid!

116. Tall Tales #17 Kinderhook Blob

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:03:00 +0000

Eli ventures into the woods of Kinderhook New York, by himself, alone, to face off with the incredibly terrifying Kinderhook Blob! This shapeless entity was the haunt back in the 60s but today it is nothing more than another cryptid to be defeated by Eli Watson!116. Tall Tales #17 Kinderhook Blob

115. Dubious Dobhar-Chu

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000

In a return to form, the Campfire Crew visits Ireland to discuss the King of all Lakes and Father of all Otters. That's right you guessed it: The Dobhar-Chu! This cryptid is said to lurk in the lakes of Ireland, seeking out human flesh to satiate its insatiable bloodlust! Join us around the Campfire to hear all the spooky tales this one has in store!

114. Ryan Cavalline

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:57:26 +0000

Ryan Cavalline is a director from Pennsylvania who has worked on a plethora of films, including the newly released Mountain Devil 2 which is available on Amazon Prime. Mountain Devil 2 follows the investigation into the identity of anonymous author, Jan Klement, who published a book titled The Creature: Personal Experiences with Bigfoot in 1976.

113. The Forest Fleur

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Joining the Campfire this week is Emily, creator of the website, podcast, blog and online store known as the Forest Fleur. She shares her unique perspective on the Sasquatch creatures as well as discussing her eco friendly products that she sells online.

112. Tall Tales #16 Mogollon Monster

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0000

The Mogollon Monster is a Sasquatch like creature from Arizona. Said to be incredibly violent and territorial this creature lives up to the monster name. Although sightings of this creature are few and far between, that does not mean the stories aren't hair raising. Join Eli this week as he takes you on yet another solo expedition to discuss the legend of the Mogollon Monster!

111. Jason Hewlett

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Joining the Campfire this week is Jason Hewlett, a paranormal investigator and filmmaker based in British Columbia. We talk about his new series We Want to Believe, part of the JoBlo Horror YouTube Channel. It is an unhollywood approach to investigation, entertaining as all get out and definitely worth a watch!

110. Seth Breedlove

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Eli gets a chance to sit down with filmmaker and cryptid enthusiast Seth Breedlove to discuss his production company Small Town Monsters. Join us around the campfire as we chat about cryptids, movies and more movies.

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109. Tall Tales #15 The Alabama White Thang

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Eli goes solo for the first time for a short camping trip to Northern Alabama to discuss the White Thang. Yup. Not a typo. This albino sasquatch like creature has been reported as far back as the early 1900s and is still seen today.

Hope you all enjoy this episode. I know its something different, but I figured I'd give it a try. Have a good day ya'll!

108. Summer Stories

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:18:06 +0000

After finishing up the Champ series, the Campfire sits down to talk about some of their favorite summer memories of yesteryear. After this episode we will be taking a break for at least a week or longer, so stay tuned for the when the next episodes will be out!

107. Tall Tales #14 Slenderman Part 2

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:56:00 +0000

We finish off our two parter on the most famous Creepypasta of all time: Slenderman! Warning to those out there, this episode we discuss the very real and tragic events of attempted murder, arson and other crimes committed in the name of Slenderman. It is not what we usually cover on the show, but we still hope you enjoy the episode.

106. Summer of Champ Part 2

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Summer of Champ continues with the grande finale that is Champ Part 2! We cover everything from what happened after the Sandra Mansi photo to present day research and everything in between! It'll make you laugh, it'll make you cry but in the end you'll sing I want Champ to be alive!

In all seriousness, we hope you enjoy!

105. Southern Fried Bigfoot

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:54:00 +0000

This month's Cryptid Cinema Club is Southern Fried Bigfoot! This is an absolute blast to watch. A relic of early 2000s independent cinema, it focuses on a topic of Bigfootology that is often not explored, the southern Bigfoot. The film quickly dispels the rumor that Bigfoot is only in the Pacific Northwest and over the course of an hour, through interviews with eyewitnesses, experts and skeptics alike it shows that Bigfoot is everywhere.

104. Katy Elizabeth

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0000

This week the Campfire gets to sit down with Champ Researcher Katy Elizabeth to discuss her research methods, her theories on Champ and her upcoming book! Its an absolute blast so grab a chair, make your s'mores and gather around the Campfire for another delightful interview.

103. Tall Tales #13 Slender Man Part 1

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:50:00 +0000

That's right folks, we cover the most popular urban legend of our generation. This week we discuss how the Slender Man came into existence, who started it, what some interesting tidbits of the lore are and more!

102. Scott Mardis

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week the Campfire hosts special guest, Scott Mardis, long time Cryptozoologist and Champ Researcher. Scott has been researching Champ for 27 years and has appeared on MonsterQuest, On the Trail of Champ and now Cryptid Campfire! So grab a seat and join us around the Campfire and we talk about Champ.

101. Summer of Champ Part 1

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 06:00:00 +0000

We're kicking off a new series all about Champ! This week we examine the history of Champ from its first reported sighting to the Mansi photograph and the drama that ensued as a result. So come along with us for a fun summer ride as we explore the fun of the Lake Champlain monster!

100. Celebration and the End of the Coliseum

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:00:00 +0000

We celebrate 100 episodes of Cryptid Campfire. This is a wild milestone for us and we're so happy to continue bringing you content. On top of that, we wrap our current Tome with an all brawl to the death, guts and all, in the Cryptid Coliseum, full of battles suggested by the fans! So gather around the Campfire as we hurrah for 100 episodes and hurrah for the fictional violence!

99. Living Sabertooth Cats

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 04:30:00 +0000

This week we gather in for a special episode that discusses another possible Lazarus Taxon, the Smilodon. From Africa to the Americas, sabertooth cats are being reported all over the globe, but what are these fanged felines really? A remnant of a more primal world or simple misidentifications?

98. Tall Tales #12 Ozark Howler

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 01:15:00 +0000

This week the crew dives deep into the mystery of the Ozark Howler. From small wolf like animal to large sasquatch monstrosity, we examine the history from Daniel Boone to Loren Coleman.
Fun fact for you all. This episode was actually recorded way back when the Quarantine first started hence the lower quality of the audio. But it still has good info in it and thought you all should have it. Hopefully you all enjoy!

97. Return of the Chupacabra

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:30:00 +0000

This week the Chupacabra returns and he is scarier and more blood thirsty than ever. If you want to hear about some cool chupacabra stories, as well as possible native american folklore surrounding the chupacabra, this is the episode for you! We're not playing any phony baloney games here!

96. Tall Tales #11 Spring Heeled Jack

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 01:11:00 +0000

Thank you to Creepy Camper Amontillado for suggesting this episode and hooking us up with some information. This week we're covering Britain's favorite naughty boi, Spring Heeled Jack. Spooky as he may be the real spooky part about him is the way he handles women! Find out all about it in this week's Tall Tales!

95. The Squiggly Squonk

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:30:00 +0000

The Campfire visits Hemlock Grove of Pennsylvania, home of the infamous, wailing creature the SQUONK! Yes, this modified pig creature does not go oink oink but rather squonk squonk squonk. Gather around the campfire to hear us share the dumbfounding tale of perhaps mother nature's saddest creature.

94. Pop Culture Pop Up!

Fri, 29 May 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week the Campfire is able to sit down with fellow podcast, Super Hero Stuff You Should Know, to talk about cryptids and monsters and their presence in the popular culture. We cover everything from Tremors to The Mummy with Tom Cruise, so join us around the Campfire and share a laugh!

93. Fireside Chats with Aleks Petakov and Nash Hoover

Tue, 26 May 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Eli and Alex sit down with Nash Hoover and Aleks Petakov to talk about Chasing Legends, an investigative paranormal docuseries in the vein of Destination Truth, hosted by Nash Hoover. The Kickstarter for Season 1 goes live on May 26, click the link below to back the project!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chasinglegendstv/chasing-legends-season-one

92. Legend of Boggy Creek

Fri, 22 May 2020 18:32:00 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of a new Patreon exclusive series known as Cryptid Cinema Club! We're so happy to announce that once a month we'll be taking a look at a Cryptid film, watching it and discussing it. This month we're taking a deep dive into The Legend of Boggy Creek, the first sasquatch documentary/movie ever made!!! Maybe. Be sure to check out the Fortean Rewatch on our blog, the post will be out on Monday!

91. Tsuchinoko

Tue, 19 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

The Campfire heads over to Japan this week to attempt to find the worlds chubbiest snake, the Tsuchinoko! This double jumping mystery dwells in the mountains of Japan and has a liking to liquor, come gather around the campfire to hear about the other wild things this snake does!

90. Tall Tales #10 Crystal Skulls

Sat, 16 May 2020 01:06:00 +0000

Cryptid Campfire tackles the crystal skulls in this week's Tall Tale! Are there 13 mystical skulls that when united are able to usher in a new age of enlightenment? Or is it all a bunch of pishi caca? Gather around the Campfire to find out!

89. Drop Bears

Tue, 12 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

This week the Campfire takes a trip down under and we visit the land of Drop Bears! What are these vicious koala monsters that plummet onto non Australians? We find out in this next exciting episode of Cryptid Campfire!

88. Tall Tales #9 The Rake

Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:01 +0000

This week the Campfire packs a spooky lasagna for dinner and its name is the RAKE! That's right, we begin our deep dive into the spookier world of the paranormal with the Rake, the creepiest pasta of them all!

87. Thoughtful Thylacine

Tue, 05 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

This week the Campfire takes a deep dive into the Thylacine otherwise known as the Tasmanian Tiger. This creature has been sighted numerous times since its supposed extinction date, leading many people to believe that there is a small population still alive somewhere in Tasmania.

86. Fireside Chats with Tobias Wayland and Adam Benedict

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000

In our first Fireside Chats episode we talk to Tobias Wayland and Adam Benedict about The Mothman Prophecies, our favorite movie monsters and Bigfoot's greatest fear, John Lithgow!

85. Snazzy Snallygaster

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000

This week the Campfire visits Maryland to talk about an American Dragon named the Snallygaster! When did this creature from the Old world traverse to the New world, does it have anything to do with ice cream and moonshine? Gather around the campfire to find out!

84. Adam Benedict

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000

This week the Campfire sits down with fortean researcher and author, Adam Benedict of the Pine Barrens Institute. We chat a little bit about his research methods, his five favorite monsters and his own personal cryptid sighting.

83. Tahoe Tessie

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Today the Campfire visits Lake Tahoe and discusses some of the mysteries surrounding the lake involving Native Americans, gangsters and French oceanographers. And of course we talk about the local lake monster, Tessie!

82. Tall Tales #8 Kasai Rex

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 01:01:00 +0000

This week on Tall Tales we talk about the cousin of the Mokele Mbembe, the Kasai Rex. While not a sauropod like the Mbembe, this is a man eating, elephant eating Tyrannosaurus Rex living in the heart of Africa! So gather around the Campfire and listen to us break it down.
A small disclaimer: Due to COVID-19 we are not able to meet up in person to record our episodes, but we are still committed to getting content out to you all, so please bear with us as we experiment with different alternatives to recording online as it will result in fluctuating audio quality.
I hope you still enjoy this episode although the audio is not great. We have since found another alternative to this method which records higher quality audio and we have also upgraded our mics. So this time next week we should sounding normalish more or less.

81. Astounding Ahool

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000

This week the Campfire visits the jungles of Java to discuss the giant bat like creature known as the Ahool. Named after the sound it emits, the Ahool is reported to fly at incredible speeds, eat fish and sometimes eat humans. Let's gather around the campfire and get to the bottom of this.

80. Tall Tales #7 Green Children of Woolpit

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:18:01 +0000

Nearly 900 years ago in a small village known as Woolpit, farmers stumbled upon two mysteriously green children who spoke in a strange language and wore strange clothing. This is the topic of discussion in this week's Tall Tales, thank you everybody and we hope you enjoy this one!

79. Nash Hoover Interview

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:00:00 +0000

This week the Campfire meets up with Nash Hoover, host of the Chasing Legends TV show which is currently available to watch on YouTube. He talks with us a little bit about the Pukwudgie and shares his plans to launch a kickstarter to start funding the first full season of Chasing Legends.

78. Mokele Mbembe

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:00:00 +0000

This week the Campfire takes a trip into the heart of Africa and talks about the gnarliest dino alive: the Mokele Mbembe! This sauropod is said to roam about the swamps of the Congo, so join us as we revel in the stories of those who've gone to look for it and those who claim they've found it.

77. Pukwudgie

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Pukwudgies are known for their trickery and the harm they do to man, but it wasn't always that way. Gather around the Campfire this week as we talk about the legend of the Pukwudgie and its history with humans.

76. Tall Tales #6 The Lizard People of Los Angeles

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:57:00 +0000

This week in Tall Tales Eli and Alex break down the legend of our home field, Los Angeles. We also reveal the origins of the Cryptid Coliseum and if that doesn't sound any good, just wait till you found who is joining us on this episode!

75. Horrid Hodag

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Few creatures are more terrifying than the Hodag, and even fewer have a story as thrilling with so many twists and turns as the Hodag's. We hope you will be shocked by it, perhaps even horrified by it... for what else are campfire stories for?

74. Tall Tales #5 Borax Man of Death Valley

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:50:00 +0000

This week we're talking about one of the tallest tales yet, the Borax Man of Death Valley. Supposedly after falling into a vat of borax, a man was transformed into the Borax Man, cursed to wander the Valley of Death for as long as he shall live. Or is he?

73. Mapmaking Mapinguari

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:40:41 +0000

Originating from Brazilian folk lore, the Mapinguari is a cyclops like beast with backwards feet and a mouth in place of its stomach.

72. Bountiful Bunyip

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

This week we talk about the most amazing conundrum of Australia, the Bunyip. While descriptions may vary on this beast, one thing is certain: it hunts man and dances with the devil in the pale moonlight.

71. Tall Tales #4 The Jackalope

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 00:32:00 +0000

This week we take on perhaps the most American Cryptid besides Bigfoot, the Jackalope! This horned hare has some pretty intense abilities and aggressive behavior but that doesn't stop the people of Douglas, Wyoming from loving it!

70. Tobias and Emily Wayland

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

This week we are joined around the Campfire with Tobias and Emily Wayland of the Singular Fortean Society and we talk Research, Small Town Monsters and Mothman's rock hard abs.

69. Tatzelwurm

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

This week we talk about the cat snake AKA the Tatzelwurm. This feline lizard lives in the alps of Europe and is said to be both poisonous and venomous just like another cryptid we've talked about on the show before.

68. Dr. John Stamey

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

This week we interview Dr. John Stamey, paranormal investigator and researcher. He chats with us about the Lizardman of Bishopville and his personal encounter with Sasquatch.

67. Lovely Loveland Frogman

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

In the first episode of Tome V, Cryptid Campfire discusses the Loveland Frogman, with all their leathery skin and wizard powers. Jasmine also reveals her sighting of a Frogman and to top it all off, we pit the Frogman against another cool cryptid, but what could it be?

66. Swarthy Sea Monsters

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

In our final episode about sea monsters, the gang covers Kelpies, the U-28 Creature, Organism 46-B and the Seal Rock Monster, all of which have entertaining and sometimes shocking stories.

65. Tall Tales #3 The Flying Dutchman

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 00:28:00 +0000

For the first Tall Tales of the year, Eli, Alex and Steffen cover the legend of the Flying Dutchman and try to figure out just what it was, why the Dutchman was flying and see the story grow extraordinarily large.

64. Luscious Lusca

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

The Lusca AKA Sharktopus, is a cryptid that is said to wander the subaquatic cave systems of Andros Island in the Bahamas, living in solitude and eating people who come too near to its lair.

63. Yuletide Yeti

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

In light of the holidays, Cryptid Campfire is taking a little trip to the Himalayas to talk about the Yeti once again! This time we take a deeper dive into the myths, the expeditions to find the Yeti and how the Yeti is portrayed in Pop Culture!

62. The Kraken

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

The Kraken is an epic cephalopod of Scandinavian myth that has haunted the dreams of sailors and early French zoologists for centuries. It guards its otherworldly secrets with its enormous tentacles of unimaginable size and it may seize you in its grasp if you aren't careful.

61. Tall Tales #2 Megalodon

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 00:02:00 +0000

The chonkiest shark in the sea. Is it still out there? Who knows? What is the Black Demon of Cortez? Is it the Megalodon? Who knows?

60. Phantom Islands

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Islands of myth, islands that have disappeared and islands that are outright spooky. This week Eli, Jasmine and Alex dig into the mythos of several different Phantom Islands and share a cautionary tale of a specific Crocker Land.

59. Nick Groff Interview

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

We had the incredible opportunity to chat with paranormal investigator and television personality, Nick Groff. We talked about Cryptid Con and his latest project, Unlimited Journey.

58. Bermuda Triangle

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 09:18:16 +0000

This week Eli, Alex and Steffen discuss the Bermuda Triangle, its spooky nature and its place among the twelve vortices of our world. Gather around the campfire this week and let's head into the chaos.

57. Mischievous Mermaids

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:49:54 +0000

Mermaids! The aquatic ape, that is both folklore and legend yet reported as being seen. Could they all be just manatee sightings or is there something else to the mermaid legend? Gather around the Campfire and lets crack this case open.

56. Tall Tales #1 The Bloop

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

In our first ever Tall Tales Eli and Steffen talk about the mysterious bloop, a mysterious sound recorded by NOAA in the depths of the Pacific Ocean in 1997.

55. Atlantis

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Atlantis! The city of platonic virtue or is an actual city that is now underwater and the experts just ain't looking hard enough? You decide in the latest edition of Cryptid Campfire!

54. USO's

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

We've talked about UFO's for the past who knows how many episodes, so now we gotta talk about USO's or Unidentified submerged objects. Are they flown by aliens, what is Tom DeLonge up to, did a war between Soviets and extra terrestrials actually take place? Find out in this episode of Cryptid Campfire!

53. Grays, Dracos and Telosian, oh my!

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The moment you've all been waiting for: alien species from the planets you have never heard and may or may not possibly exist. Join Eli, Jasmine and Alex as they embark on an intergalactic space journey through the cosmos and talk about some of the interesting aliens they meet.

52. Spooky Halloween Time

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000

This week the gang gets together to reveal the dark history of Halloween, from pagan rituals to the outright wars of attrition. We uncover the history of trick or treating and what that has to do with potatoes, join us on our goofy spooky journey with more tee hee's and ha ha's than you can shake a stick at. Happy Halloween!

51. Cattle Mutilations

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000

This week, the original trio unites to talk about some cattle mutilations, a horse named lady and some other things. But mostly cattle mutilations and a horse named lady.

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50. UFOs in Popular Culture

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000

This week we unite all four members to talk about all things related to UFOs in mass media. We talk about some of our favorite movies, tv shows and some of our not so favorites. Join us around the campfire this week for a short trip to a not so distant alien palooza.

49. Project Bluebook Part 2

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000

The saga of J. Allen Hyneck's life continues in our longest episode yet. Eli, Steffen and Alex discuss the fall of Bluebook from the swamp gas fiasco to the Condon Committee.

48. Project Bluebook Part 1.5

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 23:41:00 +0000

In what was our first ever exclusive Patreon exclusive episode, we cover the insanity that is the 1950s and 60s from J. Allen Hyneck's perspectives. Prepare to have your heart broken and reassembled by the righteous hand of Justice Allen Hyneck.

47. Project Bluebook Part 1

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000

This week we begin our epic series on the life and times of J. Allen Hyneck and examine what he was most famous for: Project Bluebook. Eli, Alex and Steffen will chronicle this man's life in the only way they know how, by grossly over exaggerating this man's college career!

46. Indrid Cold

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000

This week we revisit a topic we touched upon in our Mothman episodes: Indrid Cold. First sighted on a highway near Point Pleasant, West Virginia where he stopped a man and began talking to him Telepathically! Gather around the campfire to hear us talk about it more!

45. Alien Human Hybrids

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0000

This week Eli, Steffen and Alex are breaking down some of the wild stories of alien human hybrids and alien human babies. What are the giants from Peru, alien human hybrids or just normal human hybrids? How many times can I put hybrids into this description? I might I have to hybridize an answer for you hybrids.

44. Area 51 and Bob Lazar

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:00:00 +0000

It's only a couple of days until the raid on Area 51 and we're talking about Area 51 and the man who put it on the map, Bob Lazar. It's a bit of a longer one, but there's a lot to unpack in this web of lies. So gather around the campfire and let's figure this out!

43. Carlyn Beccia Interview

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 23:37:46 +0000

Welcome to this bonus Cryptid Campfire episode! While we're hurdling through space got in touch with our friend author Carlyn Beccia, to talk about her new book, Monstrous: The Lore, Gore and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters. Available in all major bookstores in the country now!

42. Roswell, NM

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:00:00 +0000

This week Eli, Steffen and Alex discuss the Roswell incident of 1947. Was it aliens? Was it a weather balloon? Or was it some rancher's goats munching on a crashed flying saucer somewhere in the South West United States. Let's gather around the campfire and find out!

41. Battle of Los Angeles

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:00:00 +0000

In February of 1942, the night sky above Los Angeles erupted into a hot bed of artillery fire that came crashing down into people's homes. Some say it was the Japanese, some say a weather balloon and still others say it was UFO. Gather around the campfire and let's figure this out!

40. Phoenix Forgotten

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:00:00 +0000

What were the Phoenix lights? Flares? A training exercise? Or a real flipping UFO the size of a 747 flying over Arizona, freaking out thousands of people in the process. Join Eli, Alex and Steffen as they discuss the probability that it was not flares dropped by the US Air Force.

39. Alien Abduction Assumptions

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of Alien Airlines! In this epic episode we kick off our latest tome with some common themes expressed in several abduction cases along with a retelling of the very first publicized alien abduction.

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38. Bigfoot and UFOs

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Its our final week on Bigfoot Mountain and this week we're talking about them weirdo UFOs. Do they have anything to do with Bigfoot? Who are the three crazy bears? Let's gather around the campfire and find out!

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37. Missing 411

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000

As we near the summit of Bigfoot Mountain, things begin to make less and less sense, almost as if information is missing. Hence, missing 411. While many of these cases might be attributable to a Sasquatch, others are completely inexplicable and there seems to be no one out there who knows whats happening. Let's gather around the campfire this week and take a look at some of the bizarre and baffling missing 411 cases.

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36. Bigfoot vs the Government

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000

This week we diagnose Bigfoot with the gout, help him overcome it and then help him storm Area 51. Just kidding, kind of. But could there be an actual US government coverup of the Sasquatch phenomena. What could they be hiding? Are they hiding anything? Who knows? Gather around the campfire and lets find out!

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35. Harry and the Hendersons

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000

This week we're leaning back and enjoying some good old fashioned entertainment by watching Harry and the Hendersons (1987). Its a feel good romp through Sasquatch lore and has a pretty good message to deliver about humans and the way we treat the environment. So gather around the campfire with us and enjoy!

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34. Squatch Types

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000

We're officially half way up this mountain and we're at the quirky Squatch family reunion. Join us three humans as we gather around the campfire and try to share a meal with the Squatch family. There's Sheepsquatch and Batsquatch and Skunk Ape and Rock Apes and Yeti and others!

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33. Eclectic Evidence

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:07:13 +0000

Welcome back to Bigfoot Mountain, this week we're trekking a little further and we're examining other pieces of evidence for Bigfoot's existence. We're looking at footprints, pictures, videos, DNA samples, etc. So gather around the campfire and let's talk about some Bigfoot. If you like our podcast go check us out on social media! @cryptidcampfire on Instagram and Twitter!

32. Patterson - Gimlin Film

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 16:59:59 +0000

Welcome to the second stop on Bigfoot Mountain, this time we're talking about the Patterson - Gimlin Film, or if you're a cool cryptozoologist, PGF. Is this the best footage we have of a Sasquatch or is it some schmuck running around in a gorilla costume! Find out as we go over all the points in this week's episode.

31. Bigfoot Mountain Basecamp

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:00:05 +0000

We're back! We've just left the Cryptid Coliseum and are now prepping to go up Bigfoot Mountain. Join Eli, Jasmine and Alex as we establish a base camp talking about some Native American folklore, early reported sightings and where Bigfoot is now. Gather around the campfire and let's get our cryptid on. If you guys like our podcast give us a follow on social media @cryptidcampfire

30. Retrospective

Tue, 21 May 2019 16:00:17 +0000

It's been thirty full episodes since we've started our campfire talks, now we take a look back to see just how far we've come over the past 30 weeks. Join us, Eli, Alex and Jasmine for one final talk around the campfire before we stop for a small hiatus and come back with Bigfoot month! Be sure to like us on instagram and subscribe to us on Youtube as we'll be putting out some new content there. Thanks for supporting us and we'll resume in a few weeks!

29. Thespian Thunderbirds

Tue, 14 May 2019 16:00:19 +0000

Thunderbird, thunderbird, where art thou? For if you were to rescue me from this wretched hive, I should be eternally grateful to the magics of your gargantuan pinions! Shakespeare impersonations aside, this week we tackle the mythical Thunderbirds. We dive into the myths and legends and even some of the sightings of these large birds that shoot lightning out of their eyes and carry whales with their talons!

28. An American Werewolf In London

Tue, 07 May 2019 16:00:19 +0000

"Trigger Warning: This episode contains a small segment relating to themes of suicide and self harm. We recorded an audio trigger warning we intended to place at the beginning of the episode, but failed to edit the episode properly. We apologize for this mistake." Welcome to our latest Cryptid Campfire cinema episode. To cap off our lengthy discussions about werewolves and dogmen, we're watching An American Werewolf in London. Probably one of the best werewolf movies ever made, so pop in the movie and join us for our talk! If you like our podcast, or if you like this episode share it with a friend. And let us know if you're enjoying our episodes by emailing us at cryptidcampfirepodcast@gmail.com

27. Wild Werewolves

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:00:09 +0000

So you made it through our Dogmen episode and you want to find out what the hullabaloo is about with the werewolves. You came to the right place, so pull up a chair and join us around the campfire as we talk about these shapeshifting entities. If you like this episode be sure to share it with your friends and family and be sure to subscribe to us to find out when our next episode comes out.

26. Dangerous Dogmen

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:00:04 +0000

Welcome back to the campfire everyone this week we're talking about Dogmen, not to be confused with Werewolves, which we'll be talking about next week. Dogmen are supposed hominoid creatures that bear a strong resemblance and share similar behavior patterns to members of the canine species. What are these things? Let's gather around the campfire and figure it out. If you like this episode share it with your mom and other familial members. Be sure to subscribe to us to get notified whenever a new episode is released.

25. Skinny Skinwalkers

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:00:04 +0000

This week we're talking about Skinwalkers. What are these shape shifting shamans of Navajo culture? Are they real or are people simply experiencing something that has a rational explanation? Gather around the campfire as we talk about these mysterious entities and perhaps glimpse at their darker motives?

24. Black Shuck

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:32:03 +0000

Black Shuck is more than just a dope name for a song by a band called the Darkness. Its also supposedly a hell hound from the depths of hell, waiting to eat you and drag you to hell. Did we mention it's from hell? This week we're covering the Black Shuck and if you don't have any clue what that is, well we didn't either. So strap in and let's get this party rockin'! If you like this episode share it with your friends! Really please do!

23. Flyest Flying Rods In Town

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 16:00:12 +0000

This week we are talking about the very real and very explainable case of Flying Rods. Are they just insects or are they interdimensional entities from another world! Who's next? Who is not? You decide! On Cryptid Campfire! If you like this check us out on social media @cryptidcampfire If you have any questions for us, don't hesitate to reach out at cryptidcampfirepodcast@gmail.com

22. Gangly Goatmen

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:00:09 +0000

The best podcast has returned and this week we're talking about Goatmen. Which goatman? All the Goatmen from Texas to Maryland. Share with us some stories that you have of Goatman! If you like this episode be sure to subscribe to us and let your friends know about us. Follow us on Instagram too @cryptidcampfire

21. Leaping Leprechauns

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:00:19 +0000

Well if it ain't Saint Patty's day! This week we talk about the mischievous Leprechaun fairy folk and all of their shenanigans. Join us around the campfire and share with us your leprechaun stories. And if you like this episode share it with a friend and then follow us on Instagram @cryptidcampfire If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us at cryptidcampfirepodcast@gmail.com

20. Rock Apes and Friends

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:00:18 +0000

Welcome back to the regularly scheduled podcast everyone! This week we talk about the Rock Apes that were sighted by American forces during the Vietnam War and all their friends including the Yellow Ones, lizard people and giant spiders! So strap in for a wild ride into the depths of the human soul or just really crazy stories. As always if you like this subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Instagram.

19. Stories From The Campfire

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:00:18 +0000

This week we diverge from the norm, instead of talking about cool cryptids we share some real stories of personal experiences of the paranormal that have happened to us and our friends. Be warned these stories we tell are believed to be true by at least the person telling them, believe or don't believe at your own risk. After that pull up a chair and have a seat with us at Cryptid Campfire. If you like this episode or our podcast share us on your social medias and follow us on Instagram! @cryptidcampfire

18. Finnicky Fairies

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:00:16 +0000

This week we talk about Fairies and all the wonderful or terrible things these little critters, gods, or good folk do. Lettuce know what you think of this episode and don't forget to subscribe and check us out on instagram! @cryptidcampfire

17. Mumbling Mothman Prophecies

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:00:15 +0000

In our third and final week of talking about Mothman, we sit down and watch The Mothman Prophecies starring Richard Gere and boy what a ride it is. So go ahead and strap in for a wild ride as we try something new and after go watch the movie. Or not.

16. Mumbling Mothman Part 2

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:20:18 +0000

We're back! This week we continue last week's conversation on the Mothman. This time we dig in deeper and talk about Indrid Cold and some of the possible explanations for Mothman. If you like this episode share it with your friends online and what have you! Be sure to subscribe and follow us on instagram @cryptidcampfire. Thanks so much! Tune in next week for when we watch the Mothman Prophecies.

15. Mumbling Mothman Part 1

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 18:00:15 +0000

In our first ever two parter, we discuss the mysterious and infamous Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. But as anyone who knows a little bit about the history of Point Pleasant, Mothman is just one of the strange occurrences that take place there. So stick with us as we cover lots of spooky stories from West Virginia! If you like this episode be sure to share it with your friends and follow us on Instagram @cryptidcampfire

14. Gargling Gargoyles

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 17:00:13 +0000

We all know Gargoyles as Quasimodo's friends, but could they be more? Could they be real, flying around eating German Shephards and scaring children. Gather around the Campfire with Eli, Jasmine and Alex and let's figure it out together. If you all liked this episode be sure to share it with your friends and follow us on Instagram @cryptidcampfire And if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us at cryptidcampfirepodcast@gmail.com

13. The Jersey Devil

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 23:00:03 +0000

It's a new year new devil, the New Jersey Devil. Not a great pun? Well get ready for a bunch of whacko puns set in the New Jersey dreamscape of the Pine Barrens. There's plenty of adventure and spooks with the creepy legend to the wild ride of Napoleon's brother showing up to fight the Devil one on one. Plus stayed tuned for when Jasmine reveals when she saw the Jersey Devil! As always if you liked this episode subscribe and share it with your friends.

12. The Dover Demon

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:47:10 +0000

This week we put the Dover Demon against the Melon heads in a one on one duel to find out who would win! Find out in this week's episode! As usual, if you like this episode share it with your friends and follow us on your social medias.

11. Melon Heads

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 19:17:30 +0000

Happy New Year Everybody! This week we're tackling Melon Heads. Who are these bulbous headed, small bodied, feral children ghosts that drive Blue Granadas? Find out when you press play. And on top of that, stay tuned to hear Jasmine share her story of how she saw a Melon Head herself.

10. Krazy Krampus

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:13:47 +0000

Merry Christmas! If you're reading this we assume you've survived Krampus Nacht. What's that you say? Well press play and find out, bub. As always, if you like this podcast smash that subscribe button and share this with your friends, because if you don't, Krampus will get ya. Have any questions? You can reach us at: cryptidcampfirepodcast@gmail.com

9. The Wily Wendigo

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 06:55:18 +0000

In our continuing snowy trend, this week we talk about the Wendigo: the zombie cannibal of Algonquian folklore. We cover everything in this episode, from its origins and to how to kill one. Gather round the campfire, load up your silver bullets, and put on your coat as we take a dive into the Canadian wilderness. If you like this episode, be sure to hit that subscribe button! Like and share this episode with your friends, families and college professors! And as usual fans, if you have any questions feel free to reach out at: cryptidcampfirepodcast@gmail.com See ya next week!

8. The Dyatlov Pass

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 03:17:42 +0000

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7. The Yammering Yeti

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:00:04 +0000

This week Cryptid Campfire takes you to the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, where we break down the stories of the Yeti. What is it? Where did it come from? What's the hoopla about? Strap in for a wild ride as we discuss everything from prehistoric bears and Jimmy Stewart stealing fingers! If you like this episode be sure to smash that subscribe button and share it with your friends. And don't forget to get your cryptid on.

6. The Bronze Age Collapse

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:35:05 +0000

In this week's episode the mysterious Sea Peoples bring an end to the Bronze Age... and Cryptid Campfire? Seriously though, this episode gets wild. So lay back, relax, strap on your seat belts as you enjoy our very first 50 minute episode that is also a crazy bumpy ride. If you thought this episode was humorous go ahead and subscribe and share it with your friends! Follow us on instagram @cryptidcampfire

5. The Flatwoods Monster

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 23:09:00 +0000

In this week's episode we break apart the myth, the legend, the fantastic Flatwoods Monster. Is it an alien? Is it a UFO? Is it an owl in a tree? Is it a lizard? All these questions will be asked and be unanswered in this podcast! If you like this episode be sure to smash that subscribe button. Share it with your friends and follow us on Instagram @cryptidcampfire See ya next week!

4. The Majestic Mongolian Deathworm

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 22:10:44 +0000

A big worm that spits poisonous venom and farts electricity should be pretty easy to find, unless its hidden in the Gobi Desert. Allow us to introduce you to the Mongolian Deathworm, the mysterious, non worm that is said to inhabit the desert of Mongolia. Is it real? Is it fake? Let's find out! If you liked this podcast be sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes! If you have any recommendations or requests feel free to email us at cryptidcampfirepodcast@gmail.com And follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

3. The Strutting Fresno Nightwalkers

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 23:54:19 +0000

This week the gang talks about the Fresno Nightwalkers. The self strutting pants walk across the world and Jasmine, Eli and Alex are there to join them. If you like this podcast subscribe and share it with your friends! Any questions, comments, concerns, we would love to hear from you at cryptidcampfirepodcast@gmail.com

2. The Chisme About El Chupacabra

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:25:09 +0000

In this episode Jasmine, Eli and Alex break down the mythical Chupacabra. Is it an alien creature or just a coyote with mange? Let's find out what this scaly, genitalia-less, flying, possibly alien looking creature is! If you like this episode be sure to subscribe to our podcast so we can keep making more. If you have any suggestions be sure to reach out to us at cryptidcampfirepodcast@gmail.com

1. Battle Of the Lake Monsters

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 03:58:43 +0000

In the very first episode of Cryptid Campfire we present the Battle of the Lake Monsters. Join Eli, Jasmine and Alex as they watch Nessie, Ogopogo and Champ go at it leaving only one still standing!