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Cryptids Across the Atlas

Cryptids Across the Atlas

Your weekly tour into obscure Cryptids: both the legends & facts, presented as a narrative story. Join us every week as we uncover the truth behind the mystery and learn how the belief in these creatures has shaped our history and culture. You"re touring Cryptids Across the Atlas with Cody & Elaine Johnston

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00:14:19

Dark Secrets of Werewolf Trials: Curse, Madness, or...

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2023/05/19

You might be familiar with Salem's Witch Trials, but have you ever heard of the French Werewolf Trials? Join us as we explore the depths of hallucinations, clinical lycanthropy, and, quite possibly, a serial killer on the loose. ----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:40 - Like sheep to the slaughter. 04:00 - Into the woods. 04:50 - Pierre Burgot’s firsthand account of Lycanthropy. 06:02 - The newfound power of lycanthropy and the curse of being a werewolf. 08:00 - Werewolf Trials of France 09:03 -

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00:16:25

Dover Demon: Massachusetts’ Mysterious Creature of...

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2023/03/24

It was like something out of an alien movie with its abnormally large head, round, glowing eyes, and thin, lanky body. And when three teenagers shared their own versions of the small creature, the small town of Dover, Massachusetts, would soon forever change. ----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:54 - The Dover Demon, an introduction. 01:39 - Dover Demon: Encounter 1 04:25 - Dover Demon: Encounter 2 07:19 - Dover Demon: Encounter 3 09:32 - Loren Coleman investigates the Dover Demon. 11:16 - Historical

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00:13:10

Minnesota's Dogman: Tracing the Legend through Time

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2023/03/17

When you think of Minnesota cryptids, werewolf-like creatures might not be what comes to mind. But throughout the late 90s and into the mid-2000s, dogmen seemed to find their way into the land of 10,000 lakes. ----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:41 - The Minnesota Dog Man - First hand sighting. 04:59 - Minnesota cryptids and how the Dogman came to be. 05:36 - Werewolf history in ancient texts. 07:06 - Another first hand Minnesota Dogman encounter. ----- All links 👉🏻

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00:14:50

The Curse of Chickcharney: The Dark Tale of This...

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2023/03/03

Imagine sitting on the tropical beach of the Bahamas, watching the waves crash while drinking from a coconut with an umbrella straw. Life is good. But be aware your fate can all change in an instant if you're not on your best behavior. ---- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:42 - Luck and our superstitious tendencies. 03:02 - Owls and their relation to cryptozoology. 05:28 - The Chickcharney 06:53 - The Chickcharney’s Curse 11:39 - Possible explanations for the Chickcharney ---- All links 👉🏻

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00:18:45

Spring Heeled Jack: The Enigmatic Figure Who Haunted...

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2023/02/24

What can jump to incredible heights, breathe blue flames, and wreak havoc on Victorian England? While this may sound like something from your favorite fantasy novel, it may just be an average cloak-wearing gentleman casually roaming the streets. ------ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:50 - Some cryptids are more bizarre than others…. 02:22 - The terror of Spring Heeled Jack. 04:55 - Spring Heeled Jack Madness takes over London. 08:21 - Spring Heeled Jack strikes again! 10:56 - A madman was tried. 12:35 -

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00:17:23

Grunch Road Monster: New Orleans Devil or...

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2023/02/17

New Orleans is home to many eclectic oddities and curiosities. From Cajun cuisine to French roots and Voodoo Magic, there's a lot to explore. But despite all of the amazing beauty things Louisiana has to offer, it may just be home to a menacing monster lurking beneath swampy territory. ------ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:46 - It gazed with blood red eyes. 02:59 - Loisiana Legends 06:00 - The Grunch - Louisiana’s chupacabra (but worse) 07:59 - Theories on the Grunch - Folkloric roots. 10:21 - Tales of

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00:18:36

Hopkinsville Goblins: The TRUTH behind Kentucky’s...

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2023/02/10

Not much really happened in rural Kentucky. But that would all change one late-summer night in 1955, when a fireball seemingly streaked across the evening sky in Hopkinsville, KY, where things began to get otherworldly. --- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:47 - The Sutton family freakout. 01:22 - A fireball shaped like an egg (but the size of a washtub). 02:41 - The Hopkinsville Goblin Encounter 04:43 - The police return to Sutton farm. 05:53 - The Hopkinsville Goblins go down in history. 06:44 - Possible

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00:10:57

Ningen: Proof of Mermaids or Antarctic Underwater...

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2023/02/03

Antarctica, the coldest, driest, and windiest place on Earth, is one of the most peculiar places to research. With strange fish and seemingly unnatural occurrences, scientists have made some astounding discoveries over the last few decades. But Antarctica may have something even more menacing lurking beneath its icy waters. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:51 - Antarctica - It’s weird even before the weird stuff. 04:30 - A legend finds its way online. 05:42 - Ningen - An introduction. 06:46 - Skeptic’s

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00:22:00

Gumberoo: Oregon’s Largest Grizzly Bear or Peculiar...

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2023/01/05

The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most gorgeous views. But it might also be home to a frightening, bristly bearded entity who some believe is the main culprit for deathly forest fires. ----- All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast

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00:11:40

Tsukumogami: Japanese Spirits that Bring Everyday...

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2022/12/15

What if Toy Story was real? What if inanimate objects took on a life of their own when we're not looking? Well, according to Japanese lore, this might just be the case. ------------ All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube

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00:27:44

Pressie: A Lake Superior Monster or Copper Loving,...

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2022/12/08

Lake Superior is known for its mysterious, vast waters. But did you know Lake Superior is also said to be home to a mythical aquatic beast that lives deep within the underwater caverns? In this episode, we learn of one diver’s terrorizing encounter that sounds less like an underwater excursion and more like a late-night bar brawl. ----- All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids

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00:12:18

Dobhar-Chú: The Dark History Behind Ireland’s...

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2022/12/01

Have you heard of the “King of Otters” from Northwestern Ireland? Legend has it, this otter isn’t your average adorable river rat that juggles rocks and links arms with its mate while floating down the river. No, this otter is said to be the downfall of a few local residents. ----- All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple

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00:28:50

Fouke Monster: Arkansas' Most Notorious Bigfoot or...

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2022/11/24

As we journey down south, keep your eyes peeled as we might just run into Arkansas’ most legendary cryptid of all. But be warned, this swampy, southern Sasquatch isn’t your run-of-the-mill Bigfoot encounter story. --------- All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlasInteractive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links

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00:14:28

Moa: The Madness Surrounding New Zealand’s Modern,...

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2022/11/17

As we make our way to New Zealand, we might just find the giant, feathered fossil that's said to be back from the grave and stalking the mountains of the southern Island. -------- All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻

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00:25:17

Walking Sam: South Dakota's Top Hat Wearing Bigfoot...

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2022/11/10

As we head to the Black Hills in South Dakota, legened has it, there's a topcoat-wearing humanoid that is said to call out to weary souls encouraging them to join him. ----- All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻

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00:11:39

Jangsan Beom: The Mystery Behind South Korea’s...

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2022/11/03

Located in Busan, South Korea, Jangsan Mountain is home to beautiful landscapes overlooking the sea, with a wide range of hiking mountains. But travelers, be warned. The Jangsan Mountain may also be home to a frightening cryptid waiting to devour lost travelers in the forest. If you hear running water, it may be best to look the other way. ----- All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out

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00:28:45

El Chupacabra: The FULL Story of New Mexico’s...

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2022/10/27

According to New Mexico residents, a florescent flying lizard spends many a night in Albuquerque partying it up in the pasture with goats. Sadly, I hear he’s pretty sucky company to spend an evening with. ------ All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links

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00:14:15

Ogopogo: British Columbia Serpentine Demon or...

Cryptids Across the Atlas ·

2022/10/20

If you find yourself heading to the Pacific Northwest to visit Okanagan Lake, you might want to bring a special gift. According to Canadian folklore, British Colombia is said to be home to a dark serpentine creature awaiting travelers to extend an offering upon crossing the lake to appease its ancestral appetite. -------- All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the

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00:33:04

Ozark Howler: Arkansas Hoax, Boston Mountain Devil...

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2022/10/13

The Ozark Mountains are home to some of Arkansas’s most beautiful springs, waterfalls, lakes, and caverns. In North Western Arkansas, there is an abundance of beauty that gives meaning to its name, the Natural State. But be aware not everything hidden in the hilly forests is as it seems. Legend has it a dog-bear-cat hybrid has been haunting the Ozarks for centuries. ——— All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our

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00:11:58

Mongolian Death Worm: The Gobi Desert's Most...

Cryptids Across the Atlas ·

2022/10/06

If you find yourself out trekking through Mongolia's Gobi Desert, you might want to pack a few layers of lightweight clothes, an extra canteen of water, and something to shield yourself from the beasts below the shifting sands. Legend has it, this seemingly infinite dry desert is home to a 5-foot long, acid-belching, red sandworm that has provoked fear in the hearts of natives for centuries. ------- All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻

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