Cracking Cryptids and Curios

  The temporal traveler known as John Titor made waves on the internet from 2000-2001 describing, in depth, that he was indeed from the year 2036. Due in part to research at CERN and a time machine built by GE, John was able to be sent on a mission to 1975 to obtain an IBM 5100. What did John need with this computer? What was he doing in 2000? What proof did he show? Join us and find out has we cr...

  What exactly is this decomposing deer-man hybrid? Is that even the correct representation of this cryptid? The Wendigo is said to have an insatiable lust for human flesh and even committing the act of cannibalism can cause the Wendigo to take hold of you. Join us as we crack into the history of this intriguing entity and rank it amongst the plethora of cyptids this season.   News Story 1: Needle...

Join us as we explore the history of the world's favorite babushka. Is this cannibalistic witch misunderstood or is she truly as evil as the Devil's spit?   Will this entity be able to make a deal to have a better ranking, or will the Rubric of Power be too much for Baba Yaga?   News Story 1: https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/viral-sasquatch-alert-gets-squashed/ News Story 2: https://www.coas...

It is said that this "devourer of man" hunted along the banks of the Mississippi River until it was killed by a Native American Chief. During their famed exploration of the late 1600s, Marquette and Joliet make mention of seeing a pictograph of the Piasa that not even the locals would look at due to fear. But what exactly is this creature? In the late 1800s some authors thought it was a flying din...

  This week we take a look at the alleged human-goat hybrids that can be found all over America. Theories run wild in an attempt to explain sightings of Goatmen who seemingly target teenagers and family pets. Was it an experimental procedure that resulted in dire consequences? A farmer who made a deal with the Devil to get revenge on teenagers who killed his goat herd? And why do some of the Goatm...

  Spring-Heeled Jack vaults his way into contention to become the champion of the cryptids. What exactly is Jack? From the mid to late 1800s this entity roamed the streets of London and the broader Great Britain area assaulting men and women, spewing flames from it's mouth, and becoming a mainstay in newspaper headlines. Some speculate it was a demon or spirit prowling the streets while others thi...

  The Hodag emerges from the North Woods of Wisconsin to enter the fray to become the champion of the cryptids. Does Eugene Shepard's story have something more to it or is it all just an elaborate hoax. How does copper play into it all? Find out and more in this episode!   News Story 1: Banana Teeth Crocodile https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338750/terror-crocodile-had-teeth-the-size-of-...

Mega Pigs are among us. Waiting for their moment to charge from the thicket and commence wanton property destruction. The entity known as Hogzilla flourished in the headlines of the early 2000's and started a hunting race to kill even larger wild pigs. Where did Hogzilla and other lesser known Mega Pigs come from? Are they real or merely a hoax? Join us as we take a deep look into the phenomenon k...

The Mongolian Death Worm enters the fray and has its abilities tested in the Rubric of Power. This "sausage" sized slithering cryptid can pack a powerful punch. With the abilities to kill with a mere touch, shoot venom, poison, corrosive acid, and even discharge electricity, this deadly creature may just make it to the top of our ranking!   News article 1: Top States to see Bigfoot.  https://www.c...

What is the mysterious entity known as the Mothman? Is it some sort of harbinger of doom, a voice for a higher power, or even an inter-dimensional being? How does an American Revolutionary Era Native American chief play into all of this? Is this cryptid responsible for thousands of deaths around the world? We explore all that and more in episode 2!   Find out if Mothman has what it takes to dethro...

What is the Skunk Ape? Join us as we explore multiple theories of where it came from, evidence supporting the existence of this cryptid, and then rank his abilities in our ongoing endeavor to find out: Who is the champion of all cryptids?   News articles mentioned in the episode. Click the links to view the pictures mentioned in the show: Peeping Tom Bigfoot caught red handed! Mexican Giant captur...