Cryptid Campfire: Recent Episodes

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Cryptid Campfire explores the strange and unusual creatures that lurk in the shadows. From Bigfoot to Chupacabras we gather around a virtual campfire every week to talk about the beasts and monsters that share our planet. Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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!

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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

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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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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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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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!!!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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?

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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!

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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?

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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.  Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear!

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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.  Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear!

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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?

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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? Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear!

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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?

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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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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!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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!

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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!

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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?

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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. 

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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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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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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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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!!!

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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". 

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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.

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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! 

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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. 

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!  

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!

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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.

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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

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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!

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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!

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"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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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!

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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.

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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

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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!

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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!

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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

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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

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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!