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Camp Monsters

These are the stories of impossible encounters with impossible creatures in the wildest corners of North America. We’ll travel the country, sit around campfires and talk about that thing that ran across the trail in the middle of the night, just beyond the beam of your flashlight. Come closer to the fire. Let’s hear the next legend.
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BONUS: Season 7 Recap

Go behind the scenes of Camp Monsters as host and writer Weston Davis teams up with sound designer Nick Patri to recap their favorite moments from Season 7 and reveal the creative process behind the stories and sound design. Stick around until the end for some hilarious outtakes from Weston’s recording sessions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Nov 13, 202522 minSeason 7Ep. 7

Crackle Hands: Part 2

Claira wakes in a forest clearing, disoriented and alone. She must have been sleepwalking… right? But before she can make sense of where she is—or how she got there—a crashing sound erupts from the brush. Something is coming. Fast. Something wild. And it’s headed straight for her... Listen to Crackle Hands: Part 1 Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast . This episode is sponsored by Merrell . Shop amazing products by Merrell in stores or at REI.com . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Oct 30, 202532 minSeason 7Ep. 6

Crackle Hands: Part 1

On North Carolina’s Hatteras Island, Claira thought she knew the way back to camp. But the trail twists into something unfamiliar—something watching, waiting, and older than the forest itself. What she finds in the dark might not let her leave... Listen to Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 1 Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast . This episode is sponsored by Brompton . Shop amazing products by Brompton in stores or at REI.com . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Oct 23, 202532 minSeason 7Ep. 5

Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 2

Dean is gone, and Oren is left to face whatever lurks beneath Moon Lake. Trapped under an overturned boat, he’s dragged toward the depths by something massive beneath the surface. Listen to Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 1 Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast . This episode is sponsored by REI Co-op . Shop amazing products by REI Co-op in stores or at REI.com . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

Oct 16, 202537 minSeason 7Ep. 4

Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 1

On a quiet night at Moon Lake, Utah, Dean and Oren spot a figure standing on the rocks at the lake’s furthest point—small, still, and shadowy against the water. Listen to Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 1 Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast . This episode is sponsored by Altra . Shop amazing products by Altra in stores or at REI.com . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 09, 202534 minSeason 7Ep. 3

Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 2

Police officers Rile and Aarons’ encounter with the goblin-like creatures in Hopkinsville raised more questions than answers. Now, a new listener tip has surfaced—strange, undeniable details that shift the story in an unexpected direction... Listen to Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 1 Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast . This episode is sponsored by The North Face . Shop amazing products by The North Face in stores or at REI.com . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

Oct 02, 202538 minSeason 7Ep. 2

Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 1

Hopkinsville, Kentucky police officers Rile and Aarons encounter glowing, goblin-like creatures in a cabin in the woods. Was it aliens— or something stranger? This episode is sponsored by ASICS . Shop ASICS' amazing products in store or at REI.com . Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 25, 202537 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Camp Monsters Season 7

REI's Camp Monsters podcast returns Thursday, September 25th. Get ready for unexplainable sightings at Moon Lake, eerie encounters with goblin-like creatures in Kentucky and more... Register for the Camp Monsters Live show in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, September 20th. Thank you to this season's sponsors: Altra The North Face Brompton Merrell Asics Illustrations by Tyler Grobowsky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

Sep 12, 20252 min

BONUS: A BTS Chat with Weston Davis

Join host, Weston Davis, and Camp Monsters’ sound design magician, Nick Patri, as they dive into their favorite creatures from Season 6, reveal how Weston crafts his monster stories, and share a few behind-the-scenes surprises! Thank you to this season's sponsors: Obermeyer, Mountain House, Coleman, Columbia, Zippo, Peak Refuel, Altra, and REI Co-op. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

Nov 07, 202415 minSeason 6Ep. 9

The Rougarou

Lucie’s visit to her friend Elodie’s hometown in Louisiana has been filled with vivid experiences: bold new flavors, lively conversations around the table, and day trips through the bayou behind Elodie’s family home. It’s been a great trip, but as her time there draws to an end, Lucie finds herself increasingly restless, as if something is lingering beneath the surface—a secret she can’t quite grasp... This episode is sponsored by Obermeyer . Shop Obermeyer’s amazing products in store or at REI....

Oct 31, 202434 minSeason 6Ep. 8

The Hodag

In the quiet Northwoods of Wisconsin, a local taxidermist builds a bizarre, mish-mash creature to spark publicity and boost tourism. But when his odd creation mysteriously disappears, he suspects theft—until he uncovers the shocking truth of what really happened… This episode is sponsored by Mountain House . Shop Mountain House's amazing products in store or at REI.com . Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Oct 24, 202434 minSeason 6Ep. 7

La Llorona

A woman takes her young son, 'Nesto, to a riverside park in the Southwest, where they pass by an old woman dressed in black, weeping by the river... This episode is sponsored by Coleman . Shop Coleman's amazing products in store or at REI.com . Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 17, 202440 minSeason 6Ep. 6

The Curse

A pair of film buffs stumble upon an old western movie set hidden deep in the desert outside Los Angeles. But as they explore the abandoned remains, strange noises start to echo through the empty set... This episode is sponsored by Columbia. Shop Columbia's amazing products in store or at REI.com . Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 15, 202431 minSeason 6Ep. 5

The Dover Demon

Lena was taking a shortcut through the woods in Dover, Massachusetts, when something caught her eye—a pale figure with two round, black eyes, crouched on a wall, staring right at her... This episode is sponsored by Zippo . Shop Zippo's amazing products in store or at REI.com . Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 03, 202433 minSeason 6Ep. 4

The Portal

Mysterious disappearances have plagued the remote Beaver Dunes in Oklahoma's panhandle for years. Could it be the Devil’s Stovepipes—or something even more unsettling? Reports of eerie lights, voices of the vanished, and a mysterious creature emerging from the sands suggest there's much more to this story. This episode is sponsored by Peak Refuel . Shop Peak Refuel's amazing products in store or at REI.com . Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Artwork by Tyler Grobowsky. Hosted by Simplecas...

Sep 26, 202438 minSeason 6Ep. 3

The Taos Hum

Since arriving in Taos, New Mexico, Frank has been plagued by a persistent, irritating hum. Hoping to escape it, he drives to Santa Fe to revisit old memories—but the hum follows, culminating in a strange and unsettling experience. This episode is sponsored by REI Co-op . Shop REI's amazing gear in store or at REI.com . Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Artwork by Tyler Grobowsky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Sep 19, 202442 minSeason 6Ep. 2

The Sea Ape

Sailing through the majestic waters of southeast Alaska, the crew spots something lurking in the water—like a seal, but not. What starts as a curious sighting soon becomes a chilling fight for survival. This episode is sponsored by Altra . Shop Altra's amazing gear in store or at REI.com . Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Artwork by Tyler Grobowsky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 12, 202437 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Camp Monsters is Back for Season 6

Camp Monsters podcast returns this September! This season, we’re venturing into the shadowy woods of Wisconsin, chasing an unexplainable hum in the Southwest, exploring an old haunted movie set near Los Angeles, and so much more… Tune in next Thursday for the first full-length episode. Register for the Camp Monsters LIVE show in Denver on Saturday, September 28th. Check out this season's sponsors: REI Co-op Peak Refuel Zippo Coleman Altra Columbia Mountain House Obermeyer Artwork by Tyler Grobow...

Sep 05, 20242 min

Augerino

BONUS EPISODE from the Camp Monsters live show at the REI Flagship store in Denver, Colorado. Join host, Weston Davis, as he shares a personal story of his encounter with the Augerino, a wormy-snake-like creature attracted to water who bores tunnels through the earth... Thank you to this season's sponsors: Benchmade , Roark, Keen and Fjallraven. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Nov 08, 202332 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Fresno Nightcrawler

One night in Fresno, California, Mateo's security camera caught strange, pale, billowy, disembodied legs walking across his front lawn. But when he looked out the window, there was nothing there... This episode is sponsored by Benchmade . Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com . Sign-up for the Camp Monsters LIVE show in Denver on Saturday, October 28th from 5:30-7pm MT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Oct 25, 202333 minSeason 5Ep. 4

The Mujina

Honolulu in the late '50s was changing about as fast as a place can change. People and money were pouring in as quickly as the new jets could fly them— so no one remembers what had once occupied the spot that was paved and set up as the Waialae Drive-In Movie Theater. One night, Leilani was trying to catch a movie at the new theater when she walked into the bathroom and found a redheaded woman peering suspiciously into the mirror. Maui Wildfire Support: Hawai'i People's Fund Council for Native H...

Oct 18, 202330 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Tommyknockers

Lara just moved into a new house in an old coal-mining town in West Virginia. One night, she begins to hear sounds behind the walls of her basement bedroom. Knocking, knocking… This episode is sponsored by Keen . Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 11, 202334 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Tailypo

An old man at his cabin in Appalachia finds a dried-out old relic of a strange experience long ago. A hunt in the nearby woods that ended in a terrifying, near-fatal encounter. All these years later he'd found the old relic again, where he'd tucked it in the back of his safe. It brought back a lot of memories. And, as it turns out, that isn't all it brings back. This episode is sponsored by Fjallraven . Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Oct 04, 202335 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Camp Monsters is Back for Season 5

Camp Monsters is back for season 5, and the monsters are more mysterious than ever. Tune in to hear tales of peculiar creatures wandering through neighborhood yards, a strange relic discovered in a cabin in the woods, unexplained knocking in the basement and more. Check out this season’s sponsors: Fjallraven Keen Roark Benchmade Artwork by Tyler Grobowsky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 27, 20232 min

Behind the Scenes of Camp Monsters

Join host Weston Davis for a behind the scenes look at the who, how and why of the Camp Monsters podcast! This is a BONUS EPISODE from Wes' interview on REI's Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast with host, Shelby Stanger. He spills the spooky tea and you don't want to miss it. Connect: Shelby Stanger on Instagram Listen to Wild Ideas Worth Living ! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Nov 09, 202227 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Mothman

Donald and Lydia moved into their first home together a little outside of Point Pleasant, West Virginia when Lydia started noticing strange occurrences— like the two skinny things, casting shadows in the light that streams under the front door. Shadows that look for all the world like what someone’s legs would cast, if they were standing, just outside. But there couldn't be anyone out there, right? If there were, they would have moved by now. No one stands so still for so long, without shifting ...

Oct 26, 202242 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Gumberoo

Up in the Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest, you can smell a Gumberoo before you hear it– a smell just like woodsmoke: faint at first, then thicker and thicker, like a campfire gone wild. If you’re smart you’ll get out of the woods right then– because Gumberoos can move fast. And if you gamble, and stick around, and the wind picks up and the Gumberoos came charging into the valley you’re in…well, there’s a reason that not many folks alive have heard the roar of a Gumberoo. This year’s s...

Oct 19, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Lizard Man

Something feels off about this raining night in South Carolina. You can't put your finger on it. Driving through the intersection, you catch something in the rearview mirror. Something bathed in the red of your brake lights, something moving fast, close behind your car. You don’t get a good look at it, but…whatever it is, you decide you don’t like this. Whatever it is...you’re all alone out here. This year’s sponsor is YETI . Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com . Drink it ...

Oct 12, 202230 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Alkali Lake Monster

Along the shores of Walgren Lake State Park in Nebraska, the wind is chilly and something seems off in the water. Little whirlpools are starting to form, like something is pushing the water around…something deep down in the lake...something far too big... This year’s sponsor is YETI . Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com . Drink it in – Shop YETI Drinkware Shop YETI Rambler Camp Monsters Mug Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Oct 05, 202241 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Sharlie

Iris was ice fishing on Payette Lake in McCall Idaho when suddenly, with an impact she could feel through her feet, something struck the ice beneath her...something greenish gray, and dark…and tipped with snapping teeth. This year’s sponsor is YETI . Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com . Drink it in – Shop YETI Drinkware Shop YETI Rambler Camp Monsters Mug Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Sep 28, 202236 minSeason 4Ep. 12
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