The Creature Files

"The Creature Files" is the official podcast of the Department of Mythical Wildlife. Join author Todd Calgi Gallicano, Christopher McClary at the sightings desk, and resident skeptic Vic Afsahi, as they report on the latest sightings of mythical creatures and talk with experts and eyewitnesses.

Episode 15: "The Lake Monster Mash" 10/15/2022

Episode 15: "The Lake Monster Mash" In this episode of “The Creature Files,” author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts review the footage of the creature known as Nahuelito in Argentina, then turn their attention to all things lake monsters. The crew is joined by author and cryptozoologist Shetan Noir, who talks about her research into lake monsters and odd creatures of the Great Lakes. She shares her categorization of these creatures, as well as their connections to prehistoric reptiles and Native American legends. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/24694365

Episode 14: "A Bluff Creek Briefing" 05/12/2022

Episode 14: "A Bluff Creek Briefing" In this episode of “The Creature Files,” author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts cover the video of a giant cat in England, then delve into the most famous bigfoot footage of all time. The crew is joined by William "Bill" Munns to discuss his book "When Roger Met Patty." Bill shares his indepth analysis of the famous Patterson-Gimlin film, drawing on his expertise in Hollywood make-up and special effects, as well as his work with Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/23093240

Episode 13: "Getting to Know Nessie" 11/23/2021

Episode 13: "Getting to Know Nessie" In this episode of “The Creature Files,” author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts discuss questionable video footage of a bigfoot in Idaho, then turn their attention to the legendary Loch Ness monster. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/21236963

Episode 12: "Small Towns, Big Monsters" 09/23/2021

Episode 12: "Small Towns, Big Monsters" Author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts discuss the numerous sightings of bigfoot in St. Lawrence County, New York, then turn their attention to the filmmaking side of folklore and cryptozoology. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/20579525

Episode 11: "Cryptids, Aliens, Ghosts…Oh My!" 08/19/2021

Episode 11: "Cryptids, Aliens, Ghosts…Oh My!" In this episode of “The Creature Files,” author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts discuss a sighting of the yowie in the Australian outback, then turn their attention to the intersection of folklore and the paranormal. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/20174201

Episode 10: "Finding Bigfoot...Evidence" 07/08/2021

Episode 10: "Finding Bigfoot...Evidence" In this episode of “The Creature Files,” author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts turn their attention to the mountains of evidence for sasquatch. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/19740950

Episode 9: "The Cryptid Hunter" 05/12/2021

Episode 9: "The Cryptid Hunter" Author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts discuss the creature at Lake Barrington, then they welcome legendary cryptid hunter Lyle Blackburn onto the show. Lyle teaches the crew all about cryptid hunting and research, shares his extensive experience in the field, reveals what it might take to solve these mysteries, and more! If you're an aspiring cryptid hunter, you won't want to miss this episode. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/19073333

Episode 8: "Mad About Mothman" 04/03/2021

Episode 8: "Mad About Mothman" Author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts discuss the legendary Mothman of Point Pleasant. They are joined by researcher Steve Ward, who shares his incredible wealth of knowledge on the subject. Is it an apparition? A cryptid? A dimensional being? The crew takes a deep dive into this bizarre mystery. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/18581753

Episode 7: "Skunk Ape Lives" 01/07/2021

Episode 7: "Skunk Ape Lives" Author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his cohosts discuss a recent sonar contact of the Loch Ness Monster. Then, in the Creature Feature, we cover the Skunk Ape, a bigfoot-like cryptid in the South Eastern United States. They are joined by filmmaker Stacy Brown Jr. who talks about his new film "Skunk Ape Lives," and the stunning evidence and sightings of this elusive creature. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/17458289

Episode 6: "Hola Chupacabra" 10/12/2020

Episode 6: "Hola Chupacabra" Author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his cohosts discuss the recent sighting of the legendary sea serpent in North Carolina known as Normie. Then in the “Creature Feature” the spotlight is on the chupacabra, a nefarious mythical creature spotted in Texas, Puerto Rico, Mexico and South America that drains its victims of blood. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/16366847

Episode 5: "Release the Kraken!" 07/20/2020

Episode 5: "Release the Kraken!" Author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his cohosts cover the recent footage of the cryptid known as the Grassman of Ohio's Salt Fork State Park. Then, in the "Creature Feature," they explore the tales of the terrifying Kraken from Scandinavian folklore. The crew is joined by history professor Dr. Vicki Szabo, who discusses the mythology behind the legendary sea monster and its connection to the real-life giant squid. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/15238718

Episode Four: "The Dogman Cometh" 05/12/2020

Episode Four: "The Dogman Cometh" Author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his cohosts discuss the recent sighting of a monster in China's Yangste river. Then, in the "Creature Feature" they explore the folklore surrounding the cynocephaly, mythical dogmen from antiquity that have been sighted in more recent times. The crew is joined by cryptid enthusiast Christian MacLeod (The Cryptid Guy), who discusses modern dogman lore, as well as his own terrifying eyewitness accounts of the creature. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/14387066

Episode Three: "Leapin' Lizard Man" 03/11/2020

Episode Three: "Leapin' Lizard Man" Author Todd Calgi Gallicano and cohosts Christopher McClary and Vic Afsahi discuss the recent sighting of the Catawba River Monster. Then, in the "Creature Feature," they report on the infamous Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp. The crew is joined by cryptid researcher and author Dr. John Stamey to discuss this terrifying reptilian creature of South Carolina folklore. Dr. Stamey shares the history of the monster and some of the most intriguing (and frightening!) sightings. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/13511825

Episode Two: "Meeting a Mermaid" 01/15/2020

Episode Two: "Meeting a Mermaid" Author Todd Calgi Gallicano and cohosts Christopher McClary and Vic Afsahi discuss a sighting of the cryptid Ogopogo of Canada. Then, in the "Creature Feature," they cover the half-fish/half-human mermaid of mythology. The crew is joined by mermaid Abby to discuss these mysterious creatures. Abby shares her experiences swimming as a mermaid, stories of recent mermaid sightings, and mermaid history. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/12750689

Episode One: "Here Comes Bigfoot" 11/27/2019

Episode One: "Here Comes Bigfoot" In the inaugural episode of "The Creature Files," the official podcast from the Department of Mythical Wildlife, author Todd Calgi Gallicano and cohosts Christopher McClary and Vic Afsahi discuss the mysterious Owlman of Mawnan Smith. Then, in the "Creature Feature," they cover the most famous cryptid of all: Bigfoot. The crew is joined by bigfoot expert Gayle Beatty, who shares her eyewitness account of the creature and her insights on the truth behind the legend. Learn more at www.mythicalwildlife.com. /episode/index/show/thecreaturefiles/id/12200900

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