Cryptid Campfire

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

232. Cursed Waters and Monsterfrest 2! 08/15/2024

232. Cursed Waters and Monsterfrest 2! 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/32579362

231. Journey to Belief with Stacy Brown Jr. 08/06/2024

231. Journey to Belief with Stacy Brown Jr. 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. You can watch Journey to Belief at the link below! And follow them on social media! Check us out at: /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/32450517

230. LIVE at Monsterfest 2 07/18/2024

230. LIVE at Monsterfest 2 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/32206857

229. The Ins and Outs of the Indigo Children 06/20/2024

229. The Ins and Outs of the Indigo Children 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? /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/31819717

228. Easter Hares and Wolpertingers 05/02/2024

228. Easter Hares and Wolpertingers 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/31083318

227. Squatchin with Mike Familant 04/10/2024

227. Squatchin with Mike Familant 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 Mike's Website Bigfoot tracks mentioned in the episode! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/30769013

226. Hanging with Heather Moser 02/28/2024

226. Hanging with Heather Moser 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. Everyone! Go back the Small Town Monsters Kickstarter! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/30146998

225. Musty Mammoths 02/15/2024

225. Musty Mammoths 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/29946078

224. A Very Special Toddcast 12/19/2023

224. A Very Special Toddcast 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: Olympic Bigfoot: Legend of the SoCal Sasquatch: Bigfoot at the Border: /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/29130368

223. Highway Hibagon - The Japanese Bigfoot 11/30/2023

223. Highway Hibagon - The Japanese Bigfoot 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/28859293

222. Halloween Talk 10/26/2023

222. Halloween Talk 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/28392197

221. The Pigman of Northfield 09/29/2023

221. The Pigman of Northfield 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! Link to our website! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/28181312

220. The Minnesota Iceman 08/29/2023

220. The Minnesota Iceman 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!!! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/27865389

219. The Gentle Grafton Monster 07/31/2023

219. The Gentle Grafton Monster 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/27609348

218. The Dogman Triangle with Aaron Deese 06/30/2023

218. The Dogman Triangle with Aaron Deese 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. Purchase the movie: Purchase the book: /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/27336756

217. The Brackish Beast of Gevaudan 05/31/2023

217. The Brackish Beast of Gevaudan 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/26995599

216. Campfire Sendoff 04/29/2022

216. Campfire Sendoff 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/22936385

215. Falkville Metal Man 04/22/2022

215. Falkville Metal Man 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. /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/22860314

214. Chupacabra vs the Alamo 04/15/2022

214. Chupacabra vs the Alamo 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. /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/22725014

213. Wiggly Wampus Cat 04/08/2022

213. Wiggly Wampus Cat 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. /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/22725008

212. Tall Tales #32 Butterfly People of Missouri 04/07/2022

212. Tall Tales #32 Butterfly People of Missouri In 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. /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/30182868

211. Chambers Creature 04/01/2022

211. Chambers Creature 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? /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/22644287

210. Ropen Revisited! 03/25/2022

210. Ropen Revisited! 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/22567571

209. Tall Tales #31 Giant Spiders 03/23/2022

209. Tall Tales #31 Giant Spiders Eli 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... /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/30182828

208. Stacy Brown Jr. 03/11/2022

208. Stacy Brown Jr. 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 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/22412768

207. Florida Trip Recap 03/04/2022

207. Florida Trip Recap 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 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/22335077

206. Unilateral Unicorns 02/25/2022

206. Unilateral Unicorns 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? /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/22239413

205. Cadborosaurus 02/18/2022

205. Cadborosaurus 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 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! /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/22177832

204. The Olympic Project 02/11/2022

204. The Olympic Project 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. /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/21784283

203. The Owlman of Mawnan Smith 02/04/2022

203. The Owlman of Mawnan Smith 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? /episode/index/show/cryptidcampfire/id/21784256

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