The Cryptid Podcast

WAS IT A SKINWALKER At just 14 years old, Johnnie experienced something at a New Mexico stoplight that she has never forgotten. In broad daylight, she noticed two men sitting in the back of an older pickup truck stopped directly in front of her family’s car. Then one of them turned around—and Johnnie saw a face she describes as looking like a wolf. Was this simply something she couldn't explain…or...

Something Stepped Out At 4:00 AM in Dundalk, Ontario, Canada, my guest Chelsea woke up with an overwhelming feeling that she needed to look outside. What she witnessed through her bedroom window has stayed with her ever since. A strange glowing orb was moving through the trees—rising, dropping, and zipping through the darkness. Then it moved toward the creek. As Chelsea watched, the light appeared...

**50 States of Fear: New Mexico — The Land of Enchantment… and the Unexplained**Welcome to New Mexico, where ancient landscapes, dark skies and decades of mystery have made the Land of Enchantment one of America's strangest places. In this episode of **50 States of Fear**, Dano heads into the desert to explore New Mexico's world of **UFOs, cryptid encounters, Bigfoot reports, paranormal activity,...

Those Eyes Were Too High What happens when you're alone on a dark forest trail…and realize the eyes watching you are far too high off the ground? Paul, founder of the Western Ohio Bigfoot Research Group, joins Dano on The Cryptid Podcast to share some of the incredible Bigfoot encounters he has personally experienced and investigated throughout Ohio. During one chilling encounter, Paul became turn...

It CHARGED Toward Our Truck What was that thing running through the California countryside? While riding home from summer camp in the back of her dad’s pickup truck with her younger brother, my guest Heather looked toward an open field beside the road—and saw something she has never forgotten. A massive, unidentified creature was running on all fours through the field toward their truck, appearing...

50 States of Fear: NEW JERSEY Welcome to the Garden State… where something strange may be waiting beyond the glow of the city lights. In this episode of 50 States of Fear, Dano takes you deep into the darker side of New Jersey, exploring chilling legends, unexplained encounters, cryptids, paranormal activity, and mysteries that have haunted the state for generations. From shadowy backroads and den...

What Was it Really Like Filming MonsterQuest Dano sits down with former guest Taylor Thompson (Ep. 56) for a behind-the-scenes conversation about their experiences appearing on Season 5 of MonsterQuest. Dano appeared in Episode 3: Trespassers Beware (Aired January 16, 2026) , while Taylor appeared in Episode 5: Grave Mistakes (Aired January 30, 2026) —and this time, they’re comparing notes. They t...

She Saved Me…TWICE What if everything you thought you knew about Bigfoot was wrong? In this unforgettable episode of The Cryptid Podcast, my guest Ray from Kentucky shares one of the most extraordinary Sasquatch encounters I've ever heard. As a young boy, Ray was thrown from his horse into a tangled briar patch, frightened and unable to escape. That's when an enormous female Bigfoot approached him...

50 States of Fear – New HampshireDeep in the forests and rugged mountains of New Hampshire, legends refuse to die. From chilling Bigfoot encounters in the White Mountains to eerie hauntings, mysterious disappearances, UFO sightings, and creatures said to lurk beyond the tree line, the Granite State holds far more secrets than most people realize. Join Dan "Dano" Hamilton as he explores the most co...

He Mocked the Howl What started as a fun camping trip in the mountains of San Diego County, California, quickly turned into a night that six friends will never forget. After hearing a terrifying howl echo through the forest, one member of the group made the mistake of mocking whatever made the sound. Moments later... something answered. As fear took over, all six men piled into a single tent while...

Something Was Walking Beside Her Cabin... But That Was Only the Beginning. When Cammie from California joins The Cryptid Podcast, she shares a chilling series of encounters that span far beyond a single terrifying night. While staying on a remote property with a history of Bigfoot activity, she was awakened by the unmistakable sound of something massive walking just outside the cabin. But that was...

Something was Pacing Us  Deep in the Arkansas wilderness, Amanda and Phillip from Offbeat Paranormal set out with their investigation team in search of answers—but what they experienced left them questioning everything they thought they knew. Throughout the weekend, the group was seemingly shadowed by something massive. They heard deep growls, eerie laughter echoing through the forest, thunde...

Welcome to 50 States of Fear – Nevada, where we venture beyond the bright lights of Las Vegas and into a state filled with mystery, legends, and unexplained encounters. From eerie ghost towns and haunted deserts to UFO hotspots, elusive cryptids, and chilling tales that have echoed across the Silver State for generations, Nevada is home to some of America's strangest stories. Join Dan "Dano" Hamil...

It Looked In My Window  When Phillip was just 6 years old, he woke up in the middle of the night at his family's home in Down East, Maine and looked out his bedroom window—only to witness something that defied explanation. A towering Dogman casually walked past his window before turning its head to look directly at him. It's a moment that has stayed with him for the rest of his life. But that...

IT CAME OUT OF THE RED ORB  What would you do if a glowing crimson orb drifted silently across a field... and something impossible stepped out of it? Join Dan "Dano" Hamilton on The Cryptid Podcast as Air Force veteran James shares one of the most chilling stories ever passed down through his family. According to James, his grandfather was working alongside a crew of fellow farm workers in th...

Welcome to 50 States of Fear – Nebraska , where endless prairies, forgotten backroads, and shadowed river valleys hide stories that refuse to die. From towering Bigfoot encounters in the Pine Ridge to eerie legends surrounding Hummel Park, mysterious lake monsters, phantom lights, and creatures that stalk the Cornhusker State after dark, Nebraska has far more mysteries than most people realize. Jo...

Bigfoot Caught on Thermal Was the famous 2012 Bigfoot thermal footage one of the most compelling pieces of evidence ever captured, or is there more to the story than most people know? In this episode of The Cryptid Podcast, I sit down with legendary Bigfoot investigator Stacy Brown Jr. for an in-depth conversation about the thermal footage that sparked worldwide debate. Stacy takes us behind the s...

First Time Using a Flir Jamie from Alabama, a member of Relic Films, set out on her very first field investigation expecting to learn how to use a FLIR thermal camera. Instead, she experienced two events that continue to challenge her understanding of what happened. While scanning the woods with the FLIR for the very first time, Jamie captured what she describes as an incredible thermal image conc...

Did biblical giants really leave evidence behind in the Ozarks? This week on The Cryptid Podcast, I sit down with author and researcher Nicholas Daigle to discuss his fascinating book, Genesis 6 and the Ozarks. We explore the mysterious passage of Genesis 6, the Nephilim, the Watchers, and the possibility that ancient giant tribes once inhabited the Ozark Mountains. Nicholas shares the forgotten s...

It Cleared the Log What began as a simple day of chopping firewood quickly turned into an encounter Billie says she'll never forget. While working alongside her uncle, she noticed movement out of the corner of her eye. When she looked up, she watched a massive reddish-brown Bigfoot effortlessly leap over a large fallen tree before disappearing into the North Carolina forest. The two exchanged a lo...

Welcome to 50 States of Fear - Montana, where every state has its own legends, monsters, and unexplained mysteries waiting to be uncovered. From towering Bigfoot sightings and terrifying Dogman encounters to haunted backroads, mysterious lake monsters, and forgotten folklore, each episode explores the cryptids, paranormal events, and chilling eyewitness accounts that have made these places legenda...

What would you do if a young Bigfoot suddenly burst out from behind a row of arborvitae and ran directly across your path? In this chilling episode of The Cryptid Podcast, my guest shares the unforgettable night he and a friend were walking down his driveway when they witnessed what appeared to be a juvenile Sasquatch sprint from behind a stand of arborvitae at the end of the driveway. The encount...

NOT A COYOTE   Something was walking the shoulder of a lonely New Mexico highway... and according to my guest, it definitely wasn't a coyote. In this chilling episode of The Cryptid Podcast, Jonah shares his unforgettable encounter while traveling through New Mexico late at night. What first appeared to be an emaciated coyote quickly became something far more disturbing. Standing nearly the si...

RELOADED: Join Dano on The Cryptid Podcast as he sits down once again with renowned Bigfoot researcher Amy Bue for an engaging conversation about Sasquatch research, eyewitness encounters, and the people behind the stories. Drawing from years of field experience and investigations, Amy shares her perspective on what it takes to document credible evidence while exploring the mysteries that continue...

One ordinary paper route turned into a nightmare that would stay with her for the rest of her life. In this chilling episode of The Cryptid Podcast, Dano sits down with a guest Josie from Maine, who shares a terrifying childhood encounter with a creature she believes was a werewolf. What began as a routine paper route quickly became something far more sinister when she realized she was being follo...