Greg's Cryptid Corner

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WELCOME one and all to a BRUTAL showdown of wit and wisdom! Titan vs giant, genius vs polymath, squid vs octopus, GREG vs ERIC: WHO has the most knowledge about cryptids? The answer might...

Today we're camping in the Lake Tèlè Community Reserve in the Congo to kick of Greg's Creepy Cryptid Corner for October! And to start it off, we're diving into my biggest fear, spiders, and discussing the elusive giant spider, the J'ba Fofi! We dive into a couple witness accounts and discuss the creature's appearance, while also discussing traumatic spider experiences and the potential daddy longlegs Mandela Effect! So grab a seat ...

Today we're camping in the Clifton F. McClintic Wildlife Management Area in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, on the hunt for the legendary Sheepsquatch! Join us as we discuss multiple encounters with the creature, its weird physical description, our confusion on what constitutes a "squatch," and our theories on why it stinks. So grab a seat by the fire and learn about another interesting monster out of West Virginia!

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Today we're camping in the Thunder Basin National Grassland in Douglas, Wyoming and discussing the world-famous Jackalope! But we quickly learn that it's more than just a rabbit with antlers! We discuss its appearance, mating habits, and vices, along with other lesser-known facts about this weird, wonderful, little cryptid. So grab a seat by the fire as we separate fact from folklore regarding this Wyoming beast!

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Today we're camping in Mpenjati Nature Reserve, about 13 miles south of Margate, South Africa, to discuss the short but violent story of Trunko, a 47-foot sea creature that fought against some killer whales and ended up rotting on a beach for 10 days. But we dive into our theories, discuss Funko Pops, debate about globsters, and learn that whales have legs! What!? So grab a seat by the fire and let's get our Trunko on! 

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Today we're in Cardiff, New York to learn about the Cardiff Giant, a 10 foot 4 inch stone man found buried in the ground! We dig into where it was found and how it could change the world, but also come to a surprising conclusion to the story! So join us by the fire for this salacious and fun tale!

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Today we're camping along the Migori River in Nyatike, Kenya on the lookout for the Dingonek, a cryptid purported to have been seen by a British big game hunter in the early 1900s. We dive into the the hunter's witness account, discuss some local lore around the creature, and puzzle over the many different aspects of the Dingonek's appearance. Grab a seat by the fire and enjoy some (potentially) hyperbolic storytelling!

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Campfire Tales is a Patreon-exclusive series! On this episode, Eric takes us on a journey to Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and tells us all about the haunted lore of a set of local tunnels. Aside from the regular "haunted tunnel" stories that are known throughout the country, this one has an actual true crime component to it. So join us as we dip our toes into the spooky, scary true crime side of podcasting! 

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Today we're in camping by the Kappabuchi in Tōno, Iwate Prefecture of Japan and fishing for the Kappa, a water Yokai that comes with a lot of REALLY weird obsessions! We discuss a few stories of the Kappa, what might happen if it catches you, and what you can do to keep yourself safe. So grab a seat by the fire and dive into this weird monster with us!

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Today we're camping in Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan, Alaska and keeping our ears open for the sounds of the Kushtaka, a cryptid from Tlingit folklore that has been talked about for thousands of years. But the big question is: is this creature friend or foe to those lost in the Alaskan wilderness?! Grab a seat by the fire, crack open some crab legs, and try to figure out the mystery of the Kushtaka with us!

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Today we're camping in Wind Cave National Park in Hot Spring, South Dakota, to complete our informal Sam Trilogy of episodes and learn about the most unnerving monster we've discussed on this show, Walking Sam. Content warning: This episode discusses concepts of depression, self-harm, and suicide, all of which play an integral part to the origins and folklore surrounding Walking Sam. We try to keep it light and not to get too ...

Campfire Tales is now a Patreon-exclusive series! In this episode, we discuss Jimothy (the oddly-shaped raccoon that has stolen the hearts of people around the world), dive into the etymology and history of the world "cryptid," and get sad about the loss of magic in the world today. 

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Today we're camping in Gifford Pinchot National Forest between Mount Adams and Mount Saint Helens, in Washington state in search of Batsquatch! We dig into a few of the more notable Batsquatch sightings, discuss the eruption of Mount Saint Helens and its possible connection to the cryptid, become nostalgic for chain wallets, prove we know nothing about volcanoes, and give our own theories on what Batsquatch could be and where it mi...

Today we're camping in Milligan Park in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to stare up at the sky and search for the Crawfordsville Monster, a cryptid that took the town (and country) by storm in 1891! We dive into the encounters and witness accounts, and all the wild theories that go along with it. Pull up your chair by the fire and let's talk aerial cryptids!

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This week we're in Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown, New York, to get out our big goblin energy and discuss TWO cryptids: the Haddock Goblin and the Hobgoblin of Fort Niagara. We dive into their respective encounters, theorize on goblin history, jam to some 1800s fiddle music, and just fall in love with the goblin lifestyle. So grab a seat by the fire, turn on your goblin mode, and join us for some really interesting and fun s...

HEY this week Greg asked me (Dan) to post the episode so here I am, writing to tell you that we traveled to Big Sur in beautiful California to learn all about the Dark Watchers: A mysterious, outdoor variation of the shadow people phenomena. Greg did a ton of research and even reads from some famous authors who've written about these vague voyeurs, but mostly Eric and I get distracted by hot dogs 🌭

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Today we're camping in Kakum National Park in southern Ghana to dive into local folklore and search for the Sasabonsam (or Asanbosam). We'll need to keep our heads on a swivel and our eyes up in the trees to find this bat-winged, hooked foot fearsome creature of West Africa! We'll discuss its hunting tactics, what the skeptics think, and, for some reason, a lot about belly buttons and Brazilian steakhouses. Pull up a log by the fir...

Today we're camping outside Devil’s Hole Cave in Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County, Arkansas, to learn the history of the Gowrow, a fearsome creature from Arkansas that is quite the chimera of animal parts! We focus on one encounter discussed in the Arkansas Gazette and discuss the many weird and wonderful things about this cryptid, so join us by the fire as we unravel the strangeness of the Gowrow. 

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