Camp Cryptid

Camp Cryptid

Welcome to Camp Cryptid, hosted by Erica Fett. Come hang out for tales of cryptids, the paranormal, and all things horror and sci fi.

Episodes

July 9, 2025 26 mins

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?

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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.


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Join around the campfire for an interview with Emilio Emilio Soto Soto PhD, CEO and Creator of Cryptid Camp TCG. Dive into the lore and world building behind the world of Cryptid Camp, favorite legends, and a first look into the new trading card game focused all around the world of Cryptids, folklore, and urban legends of the world. 

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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. 

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February 14, 2025 22 mins

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. 

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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!

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January 8, 2025 31 mins

Get ready for chills and thrills as I review my favorite horror movies of 2024! From spine-tingling supernatural scares to terrifying creature features, I'm talking about the most haunting releases of the year. Whether you’re into psychological horror, gory slashers, or cryptid-inspired cinema, 2024 had  something for every horror fan. Tune in to hear my top picks, hidden gems, and why these films  are on my ultimate 2024 must-watc...

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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!

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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.  

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December 4, 2024 24 mins

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.

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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.

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November 15, 2024 21 mins

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. 

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Join around the campfire for eerie tales and hidden histories of Appalachia, diving into cryptids, witches, and rich regional folklore. There's supernatural legends of the Appalachian mountains and mysteries lurking within its dense forests and extensive caves. 

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Dive into urban legends, cryptids, and ghostly encounters of New York! Exploring the eerie tales of sewer alligators lurking and secret haunted Subways beneath New York City, spectral sightings at the haunted Morris-Jumel Mansion, and the Dakota Building’s mysterious past filled with celebrity hauntings. 

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October 16, 2024 17 mins

Join around the campfire for tales of German Cryptids and Urban Legends. Unsolved murders, headless horsemen, The Tatzelwurm, and the Freiburg Shrieker are just a few of the many creatures and mysteries within Germany and its elusive Black Forest. 

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Join around the Campfire for more stories from listeners! Eerie tales about sightings of a large Bigfoot creature in Ohio, mysterious orbs, magic in the forest, and demon drums inside!

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September 25, 2024 18 mins

Join around the campfire for mysteries of the Amazon like the legendary Lost City of Z, a fabled civilization sought by explorers like Percy Fawcett, and the Maricoxi, a mysterious tribe of wild, ape-like people said to inhabit the deep jungle of the Rainforest. 

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September 20, 2024 18 mins

Gather around the campfire for stories of England's Phantom cats like the Beast of Exmoor, the Cotswolds Cat, and the Beast of Bodmin Moor. These large mysterious cats have been lurking and terrorizing the English countryside for over 50 years. 

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September 11, 2024 15 mins

The legend of the Ohio Grassman, an aggressive Bigfoot-like creature spotted in the grasslands and forests around Ohio. 

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Come explore the eerie mysteries of ghost ships, with stories of the Carroll A. Deering, MV Joyita, HMS Terror and Erebus, and the legendary Octavius and their haunting disappearances, each shrouded in unexplained phenomena and tragic fates. 

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