Cryptid Hauntings

A listener asked us to investigate the strange stories surrounding mirrors, and what we found was far more unsettling than expected. In this solo episode, Mike dives into the history, folklore, psychology, and paranormal legends surrounding reflective surfaces. From ancient civilizations and Narcissus to Bloody Mary and the fear of seeing something move in the glass when it shouldn’t, we explore w...

Mike mark chris and this cousin Alex explore the doncky lady of San Antonio

This is our first listener tale episode we hope you enjoy

Come with Chris Mike and mark as we discover the blob of Kinderhook New York

Join the Cryptid Hauntings teas as we deep dive into the Mandela effect. Did the world end in 2012?

A haunted mineshaft in park city Utah. Is he a ghost that wants you dead or is he trying to warn you about the danger. Regardless he is the man in the yellow slicker

This episode of Cryptid Hauntings explores the dark legend of U.S. Route 491, formerly known as U.S. Route 666, the infamous “Devil’s Highway.” Stretching through Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, the road gained a reputation for deadly accidents, ghostly apparitions, and stories of a phantom flaming semi-truck. The hosts examine whether the highway’s terrifying reputation stemmed from real danger,...

Thank you for listening to Cryptid Hantings. Episode Summary In this episode of Cryptid Hauntings, Mike, Mark, Pam, and Chris dive into the chilling legend of the Black Eyed Kids — mysterious children who appear at doors, windows, and lonely roads asking for simple favors. With completely black eyes and an overwhelming aura of dread, these figures are said to follow strange rules, needing permissi...

Come with Cryptid Hauntings as we discuss the haunting of the Great Salt Lake by nothing more than a humble whale.

Want to dig deeper into the history and legends discussed in this episode? Here are some accessible sources and starting points: 🐺 Werewolf History & Lore Encyclopaedia Britannica – “Lycanthropy” A clear overview of where the word and belief come from, including mythological and historical context. “Werewolf” – Wikipedia A broad, easy-to-navigate summary of global werewolf folklore and how the le...

Mike Gardner and his family hosts explore the chilling phenomenon known as the Hat Man, a shadowy figure reported by many people during sleep paralysis and other altered states. The episode explains how sleep paralysis works and why it often produces terrifying hallucinations, including shadow figures and feelings of dread. They highlight the eerie consistency of Hat Man sightings across different...

Cryptidz Wiki – “Dalby Spook (Gef the Talking Mongoose)” An overview of the Dalby Spook legend, including reported behaviors, witness accounts, and later explanations. Source: Cryptidz Wiki, Dalby Spook https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Dalby_Spook National Geographic – “Gef, the Talking Mongoose of the Isle of Man” A historical deep dive into the Gef phenomenon, including cultural context, primary...

Episode Summary The west desert is a little too quiet. Out in the middle of nowhere sits Dugway Proving Grounds. Are they really testing high tech, top secret equipment there or is it all just an alien conspiracy. References UFO sightings at Dugway Proving Grounds investigated by the Utah UFO Hunters, reported by Tooele Online. https://www.tooeleonline.com/articles/news/ufo-hunters-report-strange-...

Episode Summary Appalachia is said to be one of the most haunted places in america. Come with us and explore a Cryptid so Terrifying that it will kill you and take your place just for fun. Join the Community Send your own ghost story for a Listener Tale Email: cryptidhauntings@gmail.com Instagram: cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings Credits Host: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Write...

Episode Summary An old hospital in Tooele Utah, that has turned into a haunted attraction, the catch, its really haunted. Come with us as we explore the old Tooele Hospital and Asylum 49. References Haunted Places To Go — Old Tooele Hospital Covers the history of the building (from private home to poor house to hospital), the morgue situation, the creation of Asylum 49, paranormal investigations,...

SHOW NOTES Episode Title: Krampus Podcast: Cryptid Hauntings Episode Length: Host: Michael Gardner Episode Summary Tonight's episode is a quick look at the origins and tradition behind Krampus. Who he is, what he's about and the traditions behind him. References Austrian National Library — Krampus Postcard Archive, 1890–1914. Barber, Paul. “Winter Demons in European Folklore.” Western Folklore 51,...

Tonight's episode is a simple overview of the Yule Lads from Iceland, a brief history and a brief description of each of the Yule Lads. He Ármann Jakobsson. “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Bárðar Saga and Its Giants.” Scandinavian Studies 79, no. 1 (2007): 1–24. (Explores Icelandic troll lore, including Gryla’s origins.) Terry Gunnell. The Origins of Icelandic Folk Legends. University of Iceland...

SHOW NOTES Episode Title: Christmas elves Podcast: Cryptid Hauntings Episode Length: 25 minutes Host: Michael Gardner Episode Summary Tonight’s episode is the history and story of Christmas elves. Join the Community Send your own holiday ghost story for a Listener Tales: Winter Edition! Email: cryptidhauntings@gmail.com Instagram: cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings Credits Host: Michael,...

Explore chupacabra’s with Mike Mark Pam and Chris

Haunted tunnel in the Cascades Washington. Learn about the tragic story that caused the haunting.

Come explore Isabella the bear lake monster. and where she belongs in the world with us.

Let’s go back to 1590’s and solve a mistrust of a settlement that just vanished into thin air.

The crew tells stories that have happened to them. True stories to chill you to the bones.

Mark, Chris, Pam and Mike explore the history of BigFoot Mark gives a personal experience of a BigFoot. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot https://www.history.com/articles/bigfoot-legend-newspaper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patterson%E2%80%93Gimlin_film

Mike, Chris, Pam and Mark explore the idea of nightcrawlers in California and then tackle the haunting of the Bell witch