Greg's Cryptid Corner

Today we're in camping by the Kappabuchi in Tōno, Iwate Prefecture of Japan and fishing for the Kappa, a water Yokai that comes with a lot of REALLY weird obsessions! We discuss a few stories of the Kappa, what might happen if it catches you, and what you can do to keep yourself safe. So grab a seat by the fire and dive into this weird monster with us!

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Today we're camping in Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan, Alaska and keeping our ears open for the sounds of the Kushtaka, a cryptid from Tlingit folklore that has been talked about for thousands of years. But the big question is: is this creature friend or foe to those lost in the Alaskan wilderness?! Grab a seat by the fire, crack open some crab legs, and try to figure out the mystery of the Kushtaka with us!

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Today we're camping in Wind Cave National Park in Hot Spring, South Dakota, to complete our informal Sam Trilogy of episodes and learn about the most unnerving monster we've discussed on this show, Walking Sam. Content warning: This episode discusses concepts of depression, self-harm, and suicide, all of which play an integral part to the origins and folklore surrounding Walking Sam. We try to keep it light and not to get too ...

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Today we're camping in Gifford Pinchot National Forest between Mount Adams and Mount Saint Helens, in Washington state in search of Batsquatch! We dig into a few of the more notable Batsquatch sightings, discuss the eruption of Mount Saint Helens and its possible connection to the cryptid, become nostalgic for chain wallets, prove we know nothing about volcanoes, and give our own theories on what Batsquatch could be and where it mi...

Today we're camping in Milligan Park in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to stare up at the sky and search for the Crawfordsville Monster, a cryptid that took the town (and country) by storm in 1891! We dive into the encounters and witness accounts, and all the wild theories that go along with it. Pull up your chair by the fire and let's talk aerial cryptids!

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This week we're in Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown, New York, to get out our big goblin energy and discuss TWO cryptids: the Haddock Goblin and the Hobgoblin of Fort Niagara. We dive into their respective encounters, theorize on goblin history, jam to some 1800s fiddle music, and just fall in love with the goblin lifestyle. So grab a seat by the fire, turn on your goblin mode, and join us for some really interesting and fun s...

HEY this week Greg asked me (Dan) to post the episode so here I am, writing to tell you that we traveled to Big Sur in beautiful California to learn all about the Dark Watchers: A mysterious, outdoor variation of the shadow people phenomena. Greg did a ton of research and even reads from some famous authors who've written about these vague voyeurs, but mostly Eric and I get distracted by hot dogs 🌭

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Today we're camping in Kakum National Park in southern Ghana to dive into local folklore and search for the Sasabonsam (or Asanbosam). We'll need to keep our heads on a swivel and our eyes up in the trees to find this bat-winged, hooked foot fearsome creature of West Africa! We'll discuss its hunting tactics, what the skeptics think, and, for some reason, a lot about belly buttons and Brazilian steakhouses. Pull up a log by the fir...

Today we're camping outside Devil’s Hole Cave in Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County, Arkansas, to learn the history of the Gowrow, a fearsome creature from Arkansas that is quite the chimera of animal parts! We focus on one encounter discussed in the Arkansas Gazette and discuss the many weird and wonderful things about this cryptid, so join us by the fire as we unravel the strangeness of the Gowrow. 

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Today we're camping in Brighton Town Park in Rochester, New York to burrow into the city's history with the infamous (or un-famous?) Rochester Rat-Dog! We learn about Gwen Byrd and the wrinkley weird intruder to the Byrd house, and discuss our theories about what the Rat-Dog may or may not be. And there's science in this episode...kind of. So pop on down by the fire and and let's starting digging holes!

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Today we camping in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming to discuss the lost tribe of the Nimerigar, a group of aggressive diminutive people who have become lost to time. When we finally get on topic and stop talking about bees, we discuss some potential evidence of their existence, dive into a few of their horrifying traditions, and compare them to other tiny cryptid-ish folk from American history. Grab a snack from the picnic bas...

Today we're camping in Westhavelland Nature Park in Brandenburg, Germany, to discuss the flying, bright-tailed German cryptid, the Glühschwanz. This bright beast will be your friend until you forget to leave some sweet milk out for him...and if you do, he'll commit an unspeakable act against you and your home! So grab your stein and a s'more, pop on down by the fire, and let's talk little dragons!

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Today we're camping on the shore of Glenade Lough in County Leitram, Ireland, to learn about a centuries old Irish cryptid, the Dobhar-chú. While I trip over the pronunciations of just about every Irish word, we'll dig into a violent encounter with the creature, its crazy appearance, and the insane photograph that was captured in 2004! Grab your Irish coffee and get comfy by the fire with us!

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On this episode, we dive in the family-friendly Amblin film Harry and the Hendersons, and make it way too family-unfriendly. But join us as we discuss how we'd deal with a...

Today we're camping in the Grundarfjörður Camping Ground in Grundarfjörður, Iceland to visit the terrifying Icelandic beaches in search of the Shore Laddie (or Fjörulalli or Beach Walker)! We discuss its seemingly benign behavior until its story takes a while turn involving sheep and pregnant women! But is this a creature we should be weirded out by, or just another cautionary tale to keep us safe from the frigid Icelandic waters?!...

Today we're camping in Whitecliff Harbourside Park in Poole, England to discuss the one-off cryptid/alien that terrorized two young children, the Poole Pyramid! This multicolored monster pops in and out of sight, but not before we get a a description of its weird appearance. And Greg gets a little investigative comparing him to another fascinating and odd-looking cryptid. So pop on down by the fire and let's get geometrical!

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