Camp Cryptid

Join Erica discussing two feline cryptid legends, the Cactus Cat and the Splinter Cat. Two legendary animals that stalked the deserts and forests of North America.

Join me for a dive into my favorite horror and sci-fi movies of 2025. Between creature features, serial killers, aliens, vampires and more- 2025 was packed full of amazing movies! So buckle up for a fun little off-script episode talking movies!

Join me for a collection of listener-submitted ghost stories, exploring paranormal experiences and the connections people have with the supernatural. Delve into stories from childhood memories to unsettling experiences in haunted locations.

Join around the campfire for the Halloween Special with a very special guest, Pinup Palmer! We chat about the influence of horror that inspired her Pinup and Fashion as a creator and her journey being the latest addition to the iconic Svengoolie show, as character Gwengoolie.

Join me for an interview with Gabe Braxton, talented screenwriter, director, and musician. Discussing Gabe's journey into filmmaking, the inspiration behind his feature film A Gettysburg Haunting, and supernatural lore that made him a fan of the horror genre.

In this episode of Camp Cryptid, into the eerie world of cursed objects, exploring their histories and the legends surrounding them. From haunted dolls like Robert and Annabelle to cursed jewels like the Hope Diamond, or the on the infamous curse of King Tut's tomb- the conversation weaves through chilling tales and the belief in supernatural forces attached to these objects.

Celebrate Squonkapalooza and Pennsylvania’s strangest legends and lore—from the emo Squonk and the elusive Bigfoot, to other cryptids like the Butler Gargoyle, Ogua, and Raystown Ray. Then, dive into the state’s most haunted spots, including Gettysburg, Pennhurst Asylum, Eastern State Penitentiary, and the ghost town of Centralia.

Journey back to 1903 to the small town of Van Meter, Iowa, where terrified townsfolk reported sightings of a bizarre, winged creature with a horn that emitted beams of light. Known today as the Van Meter Visitor, this mysterious cryptid was said to emerge from an abandoned mine, deflect bullets, and vanish into the darkness. Join us by the campfire as we ask: What really stalked the streets of Van Meter those fall nights?

Join around the campfire for another round of chilling listener tales. This episode features eerie encounters in haunted houses, ghostly encounters in old hotels, mysterious glowing spheres in the night sky, and unsettling experiences in creepy towns far off the beaten path. Grab a blanket, light a lantern, and prepare to get spooked—these true stories are not for the faint of heart.

Come join around the campfire for two chilling legends of terrifying werewolf encounters. The Morbach Monster of Germany is a werewolf who was executed in the 1800s, however its legend still haunts the countryside to this day. Was it a werewolf? A Nazi experiment gone wrong? Then dive into the mysterious and encounter in Defiance, Ohio where many people claim to see the werewolf of Defiance. 

Whether you're in the mood for a romantic horror or a classic Valentine's Day slasher- my list covers everything from love movies, anime, tv shows, and the best horror movies for your bloody Valentine's Day. 

Come join around the campfire for a list of my favorite must-see Bigfoot movies that portray this legendary creatures in so many ways. Whether Bigfoot is a sweet and loving creature or a giant flesh eating hulk, these are my favorite must-see Bigfoot films for Bigfoot and Cryptid fans!

A Holiday special focusing on the scariest ghouls of the Holiday Season like the terrifying witch Frau Perchta and the spooky Victorian era traditions of Christmas and the New Year!

Unravel the immortal legends of Elizabeth Bathory, the "Blood Countess" who allegedly bathed in the blood of hundreds of victims, and the enigmatic mystery of Count of St. Germain, the immortal and mystical alchemist.  

Dive into the cryptids that left the pages of folklore and stepped into reality. From the quirky platypus to the monstrous legends of the giant squid , these creatures prove that the line between myth and science is thinner than we think.

The Legend of the J'ba Fofi, a massive spider said to lurk deep within the rainforests of the Congo. Chilling stories of multiple encounters, the cryptid’s possible ties to prehistoric species, and whether these giant arachnids could still be hiding in the wild today.

Join around the campfire for the chilling details of the Dyatlov Pass Incident, one of history's stangest cases- where nine experienced hikers mysteriously perished in the Ural Mountains under baffling and terrifying circumstances. The theories range from avalanche misfortune, Yetis, Aliens, military cover-ups to paranormal forces.