Castles & Cryptids

For this week's episode Kelsey and Alanna cover some Cryptids that call Canada home. Kelsey shares something funny at the Canadian Mint, a reason not to go into any creepy tunnels alone, all before revealing her favourite Cryptid ever. Then, Alanna shares a road trip worthy tour of Cryptids across Canada starting from the East Coast. So grab your flashlight and get your camera ready (pics or it di...

It's true crime time, and this episode we picked some cases from the darkest parts of Deutschland! And the first case is very dark indeed, as Kelsey covers the famous German "girl in the box" case, the tragic story of Ursula Herrmann.  Since that one is a tough listen, Alanna does a dip into some weird ones for some mind bleach?? If that's a thing. First up is the "Woman without a face" case, a qu...

It's time for the conclusion of our Time Travel episode. Alanna continues with some predictions made by a couple famous individuals, both right and wrong. Then, she covers a TikTok viral sensation from the future...maybe? Finally, Alanna takes us through a UFO sighting with a encrypted message.  Buckle up for a trip to the past, present, and the future in our conclusion of Time Travel. &...

Con artists, scammers, grifters, whatever you want to call them, we're talking about them this week. Confidence men and women have been around since we'll, people have been around, so let's dive into it! Kelsey covers a famous fraudulent Indian and Alanna tells the story of the lost Carnegie. Oh, and did we mention we are long lost royals? We swear..... 😋  Tags: Con Artists, Scammers, Grifte...

In the first half of this two part episode we cover the huge topic of Time Travel. Kelsey teaches us some ways to classify Time Travel before covering the science behind it all. Then buckle up for her story of time travel from a man whose visions all came true. Then, Alanna discusses Outlander and gives some must watch movies. Finishing off Part 1 Alanna takes us through some pictures of Time Trav...

It's time for more true crime, so come with us to Norway, the Land of the Midnight Sun. It's not only a beautiful country but home to a few of the most fascinating crimes cases and we've got two of them for you!  Kelsey covers the tragic and frustrating unsolved murder of teenager Birgitte Tengs. To calm you down after that, hang tight, because it's gonna be a wild ride of black metal, arson, and...

It's been a while since we got haunted so.. Ghosts and mystery time! Winchester Mystery House is arguably the weirdest, most cryptic house you can get so we have to cover it! Alanna gives her take on Sarah Winchester's ingenuity and life. Then Kelsey haunts us thrice 👻👻👻with Los Feliz Murder Mansion, a haunted Hall and some sinister "whispers".   Tags: Winchester Mystery House, Loftus...

Hey everyone, it's our third bonus episode! (Check out patreon.com/castlesandcryptids for more!) We were too excited to keep this one hidden in the Nevada desert 🏜️😝 we heart aliens so Kelsey covers an abduction in Brazil and an airplane full of people who saw a UFO. Alanna loves a good whistleblower so she's talking about her favorite one(sorry Edward Snowden), Bob Lazar! The truth is out there....

Do you try and blame your crimes on others? For episode 12 we cover some people who tried to blame a TV show for their own Dark Passengers. First, Kelsey shares two people who may have inspired Dexter Morgan. Then, Alanna tells the story of a wannabie movie director who got a little too method with his process. So prep your kill room and get ready for a Darkly Dreaming Dexter filled episode. linkt...

Reincarnation is having a comeback! All dad jokes aside, past lives are something that both fascinate and creep us out simultaneously.  Kelsey covers a bizarre story of very similar sets of sisters that has a hopeful ending. Alanna teaches us a little bit about the history of reincarnation and a small boy who knew many things he could not have known.  Top it all off with some creepy...

Do you come from a land down under? Where women glow and men ....Murder. It's Episode 10, and we are tackling the incredible Outback. Alanna covers the case of an amazing woman who definitely glowed, but was put out far too soon. Kelsey attempts to lighten the mood with a short case involving a very strange turf war. So grab a stubby with a mate, or an ice cream cone 😜 because it's time for some...

It's episode 9, and we are tackling some cryptic cryptids! Some very wet, aquatic cryptids. Possibly time-traveling dinosaur cryptids. Or a sometimes sexy, sometimes hairy and gross cryptid?? We've got it all in this one! Alanna dives into lake monsters and then Kelsey drenches us in some mermaid stories! Let's splash into it!  linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids  Website: castlesandcryptidspod...

Heist, heist, baby! We LOVE heists here at Castles and Cryptids. So we are very excited to dive into some intricate schemes and crazy capers! Kelsey's bringing us an art heist that involves wayward mustaches, naive guards, and a big ole mystery. Alanna couldn't choose just one so she's giving us the Ocean's 11 of Belgium AND a charming Canadian criminal called the "gentleman bandit". Promo: Crypti...

Well it's episode 7 and to celebrate this milestone: we are covering our first haunted castles! Kelsey covers the very bloody history of Leap Castle and all its ghosts, and Alanna brings on a demon dog who haunts a Norwegian fortress. Get comfy because the castles are haunted as f@*k.  We are very excited to recommend a fellow podcast to you! Click the link below to check them out and listen to th...

In Soviet Russia, True crime podcasts listen to you! Just a little Russian reversal for ya, 'cause it's time for some crime Russia-style!  Kelsey confuses us morally with Madame Popova, a serial killer who kills for....good? You be the judge.  Then to lighten the mood, Alanna brings you the story of Alexander Emelianenko, an MMA fighter who is a molten misanthropic mess.   linktr.ee/castlesandcryp...

What do Agatha Harkness, Geillis Duncan and the Salem Witch trials have in common?! They are all in this episode as we tackle witches new and old! Salem wasn't the only place they held witch trials...and we may all be a little witchy ourselves. Something wicked this way comes! linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids  Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com Tags: Agatha Harkness, Geillis Duncan, Scotti...

For the fourth installment we talk about some horrific hotel happenings. Kelsey plays True Crime Bingo, so get your dabbers ready and follow along. After, Alanna does a deep dive into a case you probably know the name of, but don't know all the details (it's a doozy). Check us out for Horrors at the Hotel.  linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids  Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com Tags...

For episode three we take on cursed objects. Alanna covers some paintings that take "blood, sweat and tears" a little too literally, while Kelsey gives us reasons to get rid of any old dolls laying around the house.  So look over your shoulder tomake sure you're alone and tune in for some truly creepy objects. View our website slideshow at your own risk! some of these dolls may cause discomfort. C...

It's episode 2! And it's time for some Canucks who are f**ked up. Kelsey covers the story of a guy you don't want to accept ANY free drinks from (and that's saying something coming from me!) After that, Alanna covers her first "monster". We promise you'll never look at a tv antenna the same again. You know how TVs used to have antennas for reception? .....no? Then you are not old enough to listen...

For our inaugural episode we chat omens, death foretelling and Kelsey gives us the lowdown on the strangest signs of doom from around the world. Alanna rips into a story from Norse mythology that tells one version of the death of the world and one big bad wolf. linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids  Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com Tags: Fenrir, Norse mythology, Odin, Loki, death omens,...