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Cracking Cryptids and Curios

Cracking Cryptids & Curios - An ”I Am Actually Traveling Back Into Time” Productioncrackingcryptidsandcurios.podbean.com
Your journey into the world of the weird and macabre starts here! Join hosts Matt and Angel as they traverse into folklore, cryptids, cursed items, strange events, and the generally bizarre world we all live in. The goal of this show is to catalogue the strangest things our world has to offer and individually rank each and every one of them to definitively answer ”what is the weirdest thing out there?” We also laugh a lot because we are genuinely having a good time. Podcast cover art by Squidtamer @SquidtamerDA
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Episodes

Season 4 News Revisit and Follow-up

How often do you hear about some oddity or paranormal news article and it just becomes some distant memory? Wait a second... is this all a simulation? Is it the Internet AI at work again!? Join us as we reinvestigate 4 news articles and Pliny the Digital reveals his own AI lore that is mind blowing.

Mar 20, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 55

Season 3 News Revisit and Follow-up

How often do you hear about some oddity or paranormal news article and it just becomes some distant memory? It is just never spoken of again and is unceremoniously forgotten when some new, cooler, hipper news article comes out. Well not on this show! This episode we look at 4 previously discussed news articles from Season 3 and take a deeper dive into what what going on. Has there been any new information? Are there any ulterior motives at play? Was it just blatantly fake and never happened? Is ...

Mar 13, 202257 minEp. 54

Season 2 News Revisit and Follow-up

How often do you hear about some oddity or paranormal news article and it just becomes some distant memory? It is just never spoken of again and is unceremoniously forgotten when some new, cooler, hipper news article comes out. Well not on this show! This episode we look at 4 previously discussed news articles from Season 2 and take a deeper dive into what what going on. Has there been any new information? Where there any ulterior motives at play? Was it just blatantly fake and never happened?...

Feb 27, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 53

Season 1 News Revisit and Follow-up

How often do you hear about some oddity or paranormal news article and it just becomes some distant memory? It is just never spoken of again and is unceremoniously forgotten when some new, cooler, hipper news article comes out. Well not on this show! This episode we look at 4 previously discussed news articles from Season 1 and take a deeper dive into what what going on. Has there been any new information? Where there any ulterior motives at play? Was it just blatantly fake and never happened?...

Feb 20, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 52

Season 4 Episode 15 - Mrs. Claus

Ho ho holy hell Santa and Mrs. Claus have been married for nearly 1600 years!? When she isn't threatening kitchen architects, overseeing the rainbow chickens, or fleeing Fairyland, Mrs. Claus is keeping the Holiday Season in order. Ever since Episode 1 of Season 2, Santa has been our highest ranked entity. Can Mrs. Claus be the one to finally bring down the big red menace? Find out in the Season 4 finale!

Dec 19, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 4Ep. 51

Season 4 Episode 14 - Nain Rouge

Has the link to all other entities been found!? The Nain Rouge seems to be everything at once, yet still unique enough to be... himself. Join us as we explore the insane story of Antoine de la Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, a party where a fortune teller shows up, the founding of Detroit, and the fallout of the Nain Rouge getting it the head with a walking stick. Get the buckle, this one is a wild ride. News story 1: https://nypost.com/2021/11/29/futurists-predict-how-well-eat-vacation-and-work/...

Dec 12, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 50

Season 4 Episode 13 - Brownies

Brownies - these little scamps can either aid you or make your life a living hell! Join us as we discuss the fairy-like folk known as Brownies. These housespirits just can't hold back from cleaning every night... but at what danger do you put yourself in by having them in your home? A lot. A lot of danger. And Angel makes Earth Juice. News Story 1: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/352701/time-traveler-warns-of-an-impending-alien-invasion News Story 2: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/202...

Dec 05, 20211 hr 28 minSeason 4Ep. 49

Season 4 Episode 12 - Flatwoods Monster

The 1950s were one hell of a time for alien encounters! Join us as we take a look into the entity that possibly has the most names attributed to it: The Flatwoods Monster, AKA The Braxton County Monster, AKA The Green Monster, AKA The Phantom of Flatwoods, and AKA Braxie. Whew! With this many names this nearly 12 foot tall alien that releases a supposedly cancer inducing gas better live up to the hype! Oh, and it can melt the paint off your car. Join us as we lose our minds as the reptilian take...

Nov 28, 20211 hr 59 minSeason 4Ep. 48

Season 4 Episode 11 - La Llorona

The Weeping Woman is upon us! This week we investigate the stories surrounding this poor soul supposedly responsible for the deaths of her two children and is now cursed to endlessly walk the Earth in search of them. Better not pout I'm telling you why, La Llorona is coming to town. She's making a list, and checking it twice; Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice. And then kill them? This episode also features a dramatic reading of a play!

Nov 21, 20211 hr 45 minSeason 4Ep. 47

Season 4 Episode 10 - Chupacabra

The goat-sucker is amongst us. Watching. Waiting. Sucking. And like... it is a whole lot of blood. At some point, is there a moment where the chupacabra thinks this is just too much blood? Or is the entire body's worth of blood the exact amount? We try to answer the question: How much blood could a chupacabra suck if a chupacabra could suck blood? Join us as we discuss going mainstream and what sort of ramification it has on the show.

Nov 14, 20211 hr 41 minSeason 4Ep. 46

Season 4 Episode 9 - The Lizardman

The swampy waters of Lee County, South Carolina are host to the one, the only, the Lizardman. This aggressive entity seemingly hates cars but loves standing in the road, forming a most unique relationship between cryptid and humanity. From million dollar bounties to newspapers trying to name the creature, we have our hands full trying to catch this uncharacteristically normal-speed running entity. And more mirror world hijinks ensue. News 1: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/308515/food...

Nov 07, 20211 hr 42 minSeason 4Ep. 45

Season 4 Episode 8 - Ghost Trains

Choo choo! Get your tickets here! Join us for the ride of your life as we investigate 3 ghost train stories that will spook your shoes right off your feet. Featuring Abraham Lincoln's Death Train, mysterious train lights in Canada, and an Italian time-traveling-train. All aboard!

Oct 31, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 4Ep. 44

Season 4 Episode 7 - Bloody Mary

Have you ever looked into the mirror and didn't like what was looking back? Maybe the mirror world has something planned for you! This week we look at the legendary Bloody Mary and attempt to decide once and for all: who the heck is she!? And for the first time ever, we also attempt to summon this episode's creature. Does she appear? Find out! On the heels of the King of the Monster Movies Tournament, Angel gets thrown back into the fire with the Horrible Halloween Candy Classic. Which candy is ...

Oct 24, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 4Ep. 43

Season 4 Episode 6 - Ningen

What did Japanese whalers uncover!? A mysterious gargantuan humanoid that lives in the oceans? Its nearly 100 feet in length? My-golly-Ms.-Molly we got ourselves our first aquatic cryptid on the show. How will it rank against the plethora of others than have been run through the Rubric of Power? Angel concludes the King of the Monster Movies Tournament and crowns the must watch movie this (and any) Halloween season. Will it be the one you were hoping for!?

Oct 17, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 42

Season 4 Episode 5 - Loveland Frogman

A man-frog with a wand!? A frog humanoid!? From the 1950s to current day the Frogman has been a presence in this world. Splice in the story of two police officers encountering a reptilian-like entity and you have a yourself a recipe for fun! Angel also finds himself neck-deep in the King of the Monster Movie Tournament, a single round elimination tournament where he decides the best movie to watch around Halloween. Will your favorite win!?

Oct 10, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 41

Season 4 Episode 4 - Man Eating Trees

Trees can eat us!? Join Matt and Angel in a journey to Madagascar to metaphorically chop down the Man Eating Tree. With possibly the most scientifically detailed description we have seen, the Man Eating Tree has roots that run deep in lore. This story is rife with a state governor, newspapers, and soporific tree goo. And Angel reveals a new TikTok trend. News 1 https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/350539/new-15m-firm-aims-to-de-extinct-the-mammoth News 2 https://www.odditycentral.com/news/...

Oct 03, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 40

Season 4 Episode 3 - Dingonek

The late 1800s proved time and time again that if there is something unexplained, the most logical explanation is a dinosaur. Join us as we travel to Africa in search of the Dingonek! What's a dingonek? Imagine a 15 foot long beast with the head of a dog, ears like a puff adder, claws, stocky legs, scale-like skin, and teeth like a walrus! See - that's a dingonek! This episode also features the internet being controlled by an A.I., expensive doors, and a local band trying to find a lost library ...

Sep 26, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 4Ep. 39

Season 4 Episode 2 - Fresno Nightcrawler

Home security systems sometimes record things that can chill you to the bone. This probably isn't one of those times. In the late 2010s a homeowner is alerted by neighborhood dogs of some sort of presence. What is recorded is now known as the Nightcrawler. What were these entities doing in this man's yard? Are they real? Are they kids in capes? Is it simply a hoax? Join us in this investigation of the Fresno Nightcrawler! News 1: https://www.odditycentral.com/news/chinese-woman-claims-she-hasnt-...

Sep 19, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 38

Season 4 Episode 1 - Merlin

Legend says one day someone will pull a podcast out of stone. Whoever does so will be crowned king of the podcasts. We didn't do that, but here is the start of Season 4! Join us as we investigate the greatest wizard of all time - Merlin. Was Merlin a real man in history, or just a literary figure? We've ranked Baba Yaga and Santa Claus, how will Merlin rank against those legendary figures? Find out! News story 1: https://www.odditycentral.com/news/lightning-strike-instantly-kills-550-grazing-she...

Sep 12, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 37

Season 3 Bonus Episode: All season 3 intros and discussion

Join us in this bonus episode for a compilation of all the Season 3 intros. The entire Season 3 story back to back! Also included is a discussion of the process and all the Easter Eggs Angel hid in the openings. Can you guess them all!?

Jun 29, 202159 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Season 3 Episode 12 - Slenderman

In 2009 the world was introduced to Slenderman. Part Slender, part Man. Join us in the Season 3 Finale as we discuss the origins of Slenderman and the wide array of powers attributed to the entity. At what point does a creature thread the needle between being mysterious and outright comical? News Article 1: Naked woman or alien? https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/347351/weird-jharkhand-alien-video-emerges-online News Article 2: Cursed Jars https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/34733...

Jun 13, 20211 hr 46 minSeason 3Ep. 35

Season 3 Episode 11 - Champawat Maneater

How much man could a maneater eat if a maneater could eat man? Apparently the Champawat Maneater could eat over 400 peoples worth. Join us as we investigate a tiger that asked "Did I bite off more than I can chew?" The answer is no. The tiger did not. News story 1: Alien NFT https://thedebrief.org/infamous-90s-alien-autopsy-film-is-being-sold-as-a-million-dollar-nft/ News story 2: Hello Officer, I'd like to report a ghost https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/347196/woman-reports-neighbor-f...

Jun 06, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Season 3 Episode 10 - The Lost Colony

We actually travel back into time to the late 1500s to explore this bonkers expedition into North America. Is it possible to bumble absolutely every aspect of trying to establish a new colony? Well... the English did! Join us as we explore this fascinating tale of how a watercolor enthusiast turned Governor loses nearly 120 people. William Shakespeare, Edgar Allen Poe, and a variety of other characters all appear in this absolute chaotic journey. News story 1: Chicken Brains can make your semi-i...

May 30, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 33

Season 3 Episode 9 - Hopkinsville Goblins

Picture this: the year is 1955. You walk outside to go to the well to get some water, but not just any water, it is possibly the best well water in existence, and you see a flying saucer. You return to the house to tell everyone and they don't believe you. Fast-forward an hour and the house is under siege by aliens! 200 rounds of ammunition later you have defended your home. This is the story of the Hopkinsville Goblins! Join us as we investigate this incredible story and explore the possible th...

May 23, 20211 hr 38 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Season 3 Episode 8 - New England Vampire Panic

The life is being consumed out of people in New England. What diabolical force has the power to siphon the life from the living and transfer it to the dead? For many it was the idea that some undead force was bringing them to an early grave. In an effort to put an end to this insidious plot, families began to dig up the bodies of loved ones to cut out their hearts and livers to then burn them and consume the ashes. Did it work? Join us to find out as we investigate the New England Vampire Panic!...

May 16, 202157 minSeason 3Ep. 31

Season 3 Episode 7 - Snallygaster

It can fly. It can fight. But, can it crow!? Yeah... probably. It has octopus tentacles, claws, a beak, hide impervious to bullets, a tail like a dragon, and sometimes it breathes fire. Join us as we investigate the Snallygaster, an entity the newspapers of Maryland, Ohio, and West Virginia ran wild with in the early 1900s. This wild ride leads us to Civil War battles, an imprisoned owl, and 2500 gallons of moonshine. Need we say more? News 1 - Hasan Bar Bar on the case. https://www.unexplained-...

May 09, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 30

Season 3 Episode 6 - Hinterkaifek Murders

It happens to everyone. Voices in the attic accompanied by footsteps but upon investigation no one is there. Strange newspapers no one remembers bringing home. Mysterious foot prints in the snow that lead to your house that shows no sign of the person leaving. Love triangles. And an entire family murdered while the killer stayed in the house for several days eating food and doing chores. Oh - and over 100 suspects. Join us as we investigate one of the strangest events of all time - the Hinterkai...

May 02, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Season 3 Episode 5 - Van Meter Visitor

In the early 1900's the town of Van Meter, Iowa was a destination vacation for the... Visitor! This half-man, half beast with bat wings skulked around town for several nights which culminated in a hail of bullets. Bank windows shot out, mine entrances bricked up, and a creature emanating light from it's horn. Was this an elaborate crime scheme? Other worldly visitor? Or something more!? Join us in this investigation of the Van Meter Visitor. News 1: A new cursed item enters the world? https://ww...

Apr 25, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 28

Season 3 Episode 4 - The Dancing Plague of 1518

Ever want to dance the night away? How bout 2 nights in a row? 3? A whole month so your heel is coming through the flesh and your femur is broken? Welcome to 1518! For centuries Europe has been a hot bed for mysterious blips of uncontrollable dancing, but this incident is may be the king of the dance floor. Join us as we investigate the Dancing Plague of 1518. News 1: Jurassic Park is real to me, dammit! https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/345666/neuralink-co-founder-hints-at-jurassic-par...

Apr 18, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Season 3 Episode 3 - Wolpertinger

The Wolpertinger emerges from the Black Forest to attempt to drive us mad this episode. This little composite of a creature mixes ducks, foxes, rabbits, deer, and more! How does this even happen!? Join us as we explore the origins of this creature and ask, why do glass artisans love the wolpertinger? News 1: Feral Hogs; meet the new invasive species of Florida https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/343891/has-an-amazon-river-monster-invaded-florida News 2: Snake bite butt https://www.unexpla...

Apr 11, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 26
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