Cryptid Campfire
230 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★ - 117 ratingsCryptid 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.
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227. Squatchin with Mike Familant
April 10, 2024 18:59 - 58 minutes - 55.4 MBIn 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=QG5i...
226. Hanging with Heather Moser
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 43.5 MBIn 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. Everyone! Go back the Small Town Monsters Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minervamonster/small-t...
225. Musty Mammoths
February 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBEveryone’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!
224. A Very Special Toddcast
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn 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...
223. Highway Hibagon - The Japanese Bigfoot
November 30, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBIn 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!
222. Halloween Talk
October 26, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBJoin 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!
221. The Pigman of Northfield
September 29, 2023 19:10 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBDeep 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! Link to our website! www.cryptidcampfire.com
220. The Minnesota Iceman
August 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBIn 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...
219. The Gentle Grafton Monster
July 31, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn 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!
218. The Dogman Triangle with Aaron Deese
June 30, 2023 17:22 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBAaron 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 stu...
217. The Brackish Beast of Gevaudan
May 31, 2023 11:01 - 2 hours - 330 MBThe 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? Fi...
216. Campfire Sendoff
April 29, 2022 13:30 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBIn 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!
215. Falkville Metal Man
April 22, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIn 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.
214. Chupacabra vs the Alamo
April 15, 2022 13:30 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBChupacabra 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.
213. Wiggly Wampus Cat
April 08, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBThe 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.
212. Tall Tales #32 Butterfly People of Missouri
April 07, 2022 03:27 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBIn 2011, the city of Joplin Missouri was rattled by a devastating tornado. But once the winds were gone, reports of the butterfly people all witnessed by children began emerging. It is a strange saga of hope in a hopeless time, and Andy Matzke joins the Campfire today to relish in the mystery.
211. Chambers Creature
April 01, 2022 14:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn 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?
210. Ropen Revisited!
March 25, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBIn 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!
209. Tall Tales #31 Giant Spiders
March 23, 2022 03:24 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBEli teams up with Karac St. Laurent to discuss SPIDERS! That's right folks, spiders of enormous size have been reported from all over the globe on every major continent except Antarctica. They could be living anywhere, including your own backyard! Join us on this globetrotting look into the world of arachnids...
208. Stacy Brown Jr.
March 11, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBStacy 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! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, wall papers, behind the scenes looks and more!
207. Florida Trip Recap
March 04, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBEli 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! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, wall papers, behind the scenes looks and more!
206. Unilateral Unicorns
February 25, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBEveryone 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?
205. Cadborosaurus
February 18, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBIn 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! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive e...
204. The Olympic Project
February 11, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThe 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. Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon...
203. The Owlman of Mawnan Smith
February 04, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBIn 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? Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, wall papers, behind the scenes looks and more!
202. Sean Whitley
January 28, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBSean 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.
201. Skunk Ape Safari Part 2
January 21, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBJoin 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! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive epi...
200. Skunk Ape Safari Part 1
January 14, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThe 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. Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, wall papers, ...
199. Cryptid Kickoff
January 07, 2022 12:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe 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! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, wall papers, behind the scenes looks and more!
196. Yowie Wowie: Australia's Bigfoot
December 17, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis 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?
198. Yowie Wowie: Australia's Bigfoot
December 17, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis 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?
197. News Around the World 2
December 17, 2021 03:23 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this News Around the World episode, Alex and Eli cover some of the staggering news of the UFO world as well as newly reported sightings!
196. Bounding Burrunjor: Australia's Living Dinosaur
December 10, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBCryptid 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! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, wall papers, behind the scenes looks and more!
195. A Clockwork Orang
December 03, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIn 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!
194. News around the world 1
December 01, 2021 03:21 - 38 minutes - 36 MBIn this News around the World episode, Alex and Eli cover everything from Dogmen in Australia to giant worms in the sea! Everything from new flavors of milk to the new version of Project Bluebook (they thought we wouldn't notice). Join us around the campfire for a fun gallivant in the latest news!
193. Manic Manticore
November 26, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBTales 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? Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive e...
192. The Loch Ness Monster Part 3 - Wizards, Exorcisms and Research
November 19, 2021 12:30 - 2 hours - 128 MBIn 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! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in...
191. The Loch Ness monster Part 2 - The Infamous Photograph
November 12, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBThe 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! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, wall papers, behind the scenes looks and more!
190. The Loch Ness Monster Part 1 - Kelpies, Warlocks and Saints of Loch Ness
November 05, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBIn 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! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, wall papers, behind the scenes looks ...
189. Jumpin' Giants
October 30, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBGiants 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! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, wall papers, behind the scenes looks a...
188. Kooky Kongamato
October 22, 2021 11:30 - 56 minutes - 53.4 MBIn 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. Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and ge...
187. Tall Tales #30 The Man Eating Tree of Madagascar
October 21, 2021 03:19 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBEli and Alex take a little detour to discuss the Man Eating Tree of Madagascar. Its thick, its strong and its got tentacles that will crush you down into a paste! Join us, this spooky season for a delightfully strange tale into the heart of the jungle!
186. Nandi Bear
October 15, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBThe 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.
185. Naughty Ningen
October 08, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis 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!
184. Yappy Yakumama
October 01, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn 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!
183. Dubious Duendes
September 24, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIn 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?
182. Campfire Chats Vol. 3
August 16, 2021 03:16 - 44 minutes - 62.2 MBThis month in the NEWS! We remember the life of Champ researcher Scott Mardis and Bigfoot researcher Cliff Olson. We discuss new UFO reports from Minnesota as well as a new Loch Ness Monster sighting!
181. Filming Beyond the Trail
August 03, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBComing 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.
180. The Dark Watchers
July 23, 2021 19:14 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBThe 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!
179. Marc Myrsell
July 03, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 118 MBMarc 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!