Hidden Creatures: Recent Episodes
Edward James
he Hidden Creatures Podcast is a journey into the mysterious world of cryptozoology and overlooked species. Each episode, we explore the stories, science, and legends behind some of the world's most fascinating creatures, from well-known cryptids like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Chupacabra, to lesser-known animals. Join us as we delve into the hidden corners of the animal kingdom and discover the secrets of the creatures that inhabit our planet.
Whether you're a seasoned cryptozoologist, a wildlife enthusiast, or just curious about the strange and wonderful world of animals, this podcast is for you. With a mix of storytelling, scientific analysis, expert interviews, and discussions on cryptids and unknown species, we bring you a fresh and engaging perspective on the creatures that often go unnoticed.
So sit back, relax, and get ready to dive into the captivating world of hidden creatures, where the truth is stranger than fiction. From Bigfoot to the Chupacabra, join us as we explore the world of mysterious and often overlooked creatures.
Seeking Selkies: Dive into the magical world of Scottish folklore as we explore the captivating mythology and folktales of the Selkie in episode 9 of "The Hidden Creatures Podcast".
Join us as we take a deep dive into the stories of these mythical creatures, who are said to inhabit the seas and shores of the Scottish coastline, and are known for their ability to transform from seals to humans. We'll explore the legends and tales of love, loss, and magic that surround the Selkie, and the enduring impact they have had on Scottish culture.
But that's not all! In this episode, we'll also be learning about the Hoan Kiem Turtle, an ancient and mysterious species found in the heart of Vietnam, and the North West Pacific Tree Octopus, a creature that is as fascinating as it is elusive.
So join us as we embark on a journey of discovery and exploration, and uncover the secrets of the Selkie, the Hoan Kiem Turtle, the North West Pacific Tree Octopus, and much more, in "The Hidden Creatures Podcast".
For Further Reading:
http://www.orkneyjar.com/folklore/selkiefolk/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selkie
https://www.celtic-weddingrings.com/celtic-mythology/the-seal-people.aspx
http://www.elisabethgifford.com/blog/2014/5/3/the-secret-history-hidden-in-the-selkie-story
http://www.weingartdesign.com/TMaS/Stories/tmas1-SelkieBride.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoan_Kiem_turtle
http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Hoan_Kiem_Turtle
http://www.asianturtleprogram.org/pages/rafetus/rafetus_hk_resuce_2010/rafetus_hk_rescue_2011.html
http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Northwest_tree_octopus
http://hoaxes.org/animals/comments/pacific_northwest_tree_octopus
The second part of our two part episode on the Yeti, where we look at what some say is the best evidence to prove the yeti's existence, the subspecies of the yeti (the dzuteh and miteh), and some of the explanations of what the yeti "could" be. We take information and evidence from explorers, expedition leaders, scientists and cryptozoologists to try to give you an in depth look at one of the worlds favourite cryptids. We also take time to look into the Mountain Gorilla, and the Hot-Headed Naked Ice Borer. Written, Edited and Produced by - Edward James
This, the Hidden Creatures Podcast's first two part episode, we look into the origins, folklore and evidence of the Yeti, one of the worlds most famous cryptids.
Could a yeti be the cause of 9 hikers dying in the mountains, and ripping out the tongue of one of them, or do the stories have more of a basis in lore and mythology.
As with all of the animals in cryptozoology, there's no answers for sure, so we will try to gather as much evidence as possible so that you can make your own mind up. We also take a look at the bondegezou, and the Tazmanian Mock Walrus.
Written, Edited and Produced by - Edward James Script Editor - Saskia Whelsey Music - Pixabay For Further Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeti http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Yeti http://www.newanimal.org/yeti.htm http://www.livescience.com/25072-yeti-abominable-s… http://www.unmuseum.org/yeti.htm http://www.factfictionandconjecture.ca/files/yeti.… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree-kangaroo http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tree-kangaroo http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Bondegezou https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dingiso http://www.newanimal.org/bond.htm http://www.arkive.org/dingiso/dendrolagus-mbaiso/ http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Tasmanian_Mock_Walr… http://hoaxes.org/af_database/permalink/tasmanian_…
In this episode of The Hidden Creatures Podcast, we look into the history and mythology surrounding Werewolves, and even hear stories of entire towns being terrorised by the beasts. I know that many people do not like to include werewolves in cryptozoology, but with the full moon looming.... it's that time of the month.
We also find out about the Giant Squid, and the Australian Drop-Bear.
Written, Edited and Produced by - Edward James
Script Editor - Saskia Whelsey
Music - Pixabay
For Further Reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werewolf
http://ilovewerewolves.com/
www.werewolves.com
http://www.livescience.com/24412-werewolves.html
http://paranormal.lovetoknow.com/Real_Werewolf_Sightings
http://hellhorror.com/werewolves/werewolf-sightings/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_squid
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drop_bear
http://australianmuseum.net.au/drop-bear
In Episode Five of the Cryptozoology Podcast, we journey to the often flooded forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to go in hunt of Mokele-Mbembe; a Sauropod like creature that scares locals, and kills hippos and elephants.
We also look into The Okapi, and the deadly Hoop Snake.
Written, Edited and Produced by - Edward James
Script Editor - Saskia Whelsey
Music - Pixabay Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mokele-mbembe
http://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2016/03/does-mokele-mbembe-exist.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16306902
http://www.livescience.com/38871-mokele-mbembe.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCMQbxNG_xk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okapi
http://www.newanimal.org/okapi.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoop_snake
http://hoaxes.org/animals/comments/hoop_snake
Child Friendly Episode
In this, the bonus Christmas episode of Hidden Creatures, we take a quick look at Santa Claus - sighting stories and where the name comes from. This episode is perfect for the young cryptozoologist in the family, or to be caught listening to by your child ;)
In this episode of the Hidden Creatures podcast, we take a look at the history and mythology of dragons, from the Continental Dragon, Wyverns, Wyrms, Basiliks, and the Chinese Dragons. From their etymology, origins, sighting stories, we look at where the story of dragons came from, and if they could be real. We also hear about the Komodo dragon, and the Fur Bearing Trout.
Hidden Creatures is written, and produced by Edward James, scripts edited by Saskia Whelsey. Music is from Pixabay.
Further Reading:
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/where-did-dragons-come-from-23969126/?no-ist
http://shc.stanford.edu/news/research/dinosaurs-and-dragons-oh-my
http://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/cryptozoology/in-search-of-british-dragons.html
http://dinosaurs.about.com/od/dinosaurcontroversies/a/Dinosaurs-and-Dragons.htm
http://nwcreation.net/dinosdragons.html
In this episode of The Hidden Creatures Podcast, we look into the Puerto Rican goat-sucker, the Chupacabras. We also delve into the depths of the oceans to learn about the Coelacanth, and journey to Wyoming to jump with the Jackalope. Huge thanks to Benjamin Radford for the huge amount of research done in his book, "Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore".
In the first episode of Hidden Creatures, we take a look at a brief understanding of what cryptozoology is, and take a dive in to Loch Ness in Scotland to look into the history and evidence for one of the worlds most famous cryptids, The Loch Ness Monster - of Nessie, for short.