Cryptids Across the Atlas

Cryptids Across the Atlas

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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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Cryptids Across the Atlas

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thecryptidatlas.com

Latest episode

Nov 4, 2025

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PITSTOP: Man Eating Trees, PigMen, and Wholesome Nessie Sightings! - Cryptid History: Oct 27-Nov 2 04.11.2025

A new format for our Cryptid History episodes! We will drop our weekly recaps as one entire video to enjoy! So each episode will have 7 bite sized stories. PITSTOP: Man Eating Trees, PigMen, and Wholesome Nessie Sightings! - Cryptid History: Oct 27-Nov 2

PITSTOP: People actually BELIEVED IN THIS Cryptid? | Cryptid History (Oct 27) 27.10.2025

People actually BELIEVED IN THIS Cryptid? | Cryptid History (Oct 27)

PITSTOP: ACTUAL Kraken Attack! (With proof) | Cryptid History (Oct 26) 26.10.2025

ACTUAL Kraken Attack! (With proof) | Cryptid History (Oct 26)

PITSTOP: Trunked Sea Monster VS. Whales!? | Cryptid History (Oct 25) 25.10.2025

Trunked Sea Monster VS. Whales!? | Cryptid History (Oct 25)

Every Cryptid in The BERMUDA TRIANGLE: Monsters You’ve NEVER Heard Of 25.10.2025

The Bermuda Triangle is one of the single most mysterious places on earth. But what if the true mystery isn't what has happened there - but rather, what LIVES there? -----CHAPTERS:00:00 - Start01:01 - The Waters That Hide Monsters02:09 - The Lusca: Terror of the Blue Holes05:00 - Physical Evidence Washes Ashore06:01 - The Historic Kraken Attack of 183610:20 - The 1920s Giant Scuttle11:37 - The...

PITSTOP: BEST Bigfoot Video since PATTERSON Film!? | Cryptid History (Oct 24) 25.10.2025

BEST Bigfoot Video since PATTERSON Film!? | Cryptid History (Oct 24)

PITSTOP: Bigfoot shows up in ITALY!? | Cryptid History (Oct 23) 24.10.2025

PITSTOP: Bigfoot shows up in ITALY!? | Cryptid History (Oct 23)

PITSTOP: Does ONE Hoax Mean it's All FAKE? | Cryptid History (Oct 22) 22.10.2025

PITSTOP: Does ONE Hoax Mean it's All FAKE? | Cryptid History (Oct 22)

PITSTOP: The FIRST and FORGOTTEN Mothman Encounter | Cryptid History (Oct 21) 21.10.2025

PITSTOP: The FIRST and FORGOTTEN Mothman Encounter | Cryptid History (Oct 21)

UNSCRYPTID: Mogollon Monster 26.07.2025

Check out our other show, The Cryptid Archives 🎙️ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BZ5TaaW62Yy1FCh18HhMzPuAM9dO0Zg&si=FeWIgBKOzf-X3E8F"Bigfoot and Betty Allen" Article by Don Davis, Cryptozoologist - http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bettyallen.htmCryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com/cryptid-map/To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across...

Mogollon Monster: Arizona’s Wild Man of the Rocks Hunt Continues 04.07.2025

Arizona’s Mogollon Rim is a place of rugged beauty—towering cliffs, dense forests, and endless trails for those brave enough to explore them. But among the pines, something else may be lurking. For over a century, whispers of a towering, hair-covered beast have echoed through the canyons. Some call it a myth, others claim to have seen it with their own eyes. But one thing’s for sure: the Mogollon...

PIT STOP: The Mythical Sea Unicorn EXPOSED 06.12.2024

In the icy depths of the Arctic waters, where the sea blurs into the endless night sky, legends speak of a creature as mystical as the aurora borealis itself. Among the Inuit, it was whispered that a ghostly beast roamed these frigid seas, its long, spiraled horn cutting through the cold mist. This "unicorn of the sea" was steeped in mystery and awe, its horn believed to possess magical powers cap...

Sinkhole Sam: How This Kansas Cryptid Became a Symbol of Satire 29.11.2024

When you think of Kansas, you probably envision golden fields and windmills that go for miles. If you’re simply passing through, driving down the flat highways doesn’t typically drum up exciting stories of legendary beasts. But don’t let these sweeping plains fool you. Kansas is known to harbor it own fair share of mystery lurking beneath the surface. Some of these tales, like the legend of Sinkho...

NEW SHOW: The Cryptid Archives - Out now! 26.11.2024

Welcome to the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid encounters. Presented by Cryptids Across the Atlas. you'll Cross Here's

PIT STOP: The Deep Sea Exploration Straight Out of a HORROR FLICK 22.11.2024

As deep-sea exploration began to push the boundaries of human knowledge, something remarkable happened. The creature that had haunted the dreams of seafarers for generations was finally brought into the light. It was a strange and unsettling sight—its skin a pale, pinkish-gray, its elongated snout more fearsome up close, and its jaw mechanism a marvel of evolutionary design. This creature, with it...

Flatwoods Monster: The Mysterious Green Cloaked Figure That HAUNTED West Virginia 15.11.2024

What happens when you mix UFO sightings, strange lights in the sky, and rumors of reptilian robots hiding in the woods of rural America? You get one of American folklore's most eerie and intriguing cryptids—the Flatwoods Monster. But be warned. They don't call West Virginia "wild and weird" for nothing. ----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 01:15 - An Unexpected Crash Landing in Flatwoods: The Original Fl...

PIT STOP: New Guinea’s Ghostly Voices that Haunt the Hills 08.11.2024

The locals spoke of these beings as ghostly figures, moving like shadows among the trees—seldom seen but always heard. Their songs were said to hold deep meaning, predicting the weather and serving as omens for those who understood their melodies. To the indigenous people, these creatures were as much a part of the landscape as the mountains themselves, embodying the spirit and mystery of the high...

Hodag: Wisconsin’s Spine-Chilling Cryptid STALKS the Woods – Beast or MYTH? 02.11.2024

What has spikes down the entire length of its body, a fistful of needle-sharp pointed spears at the end of its tail, and fangs that would rival a saber-tooth tiger as it could easily rip out the belly of the biggest bear? If you ask a few Wisconsin residents about a terrifying creature that seems to be living amongst them but hiding in plain sight, they might share their own Hodag encounters with...

PIT STOP: Amphibian Evolution, A Direct Link to the Past? 25.10.2024

The Western Ghats, recognized as one of the world’s eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity, is a land where the line between myth and reality often blurs. Among the countless tales whispered by the locals, one stood out: a creature with oddly colored dusk-like skin, known to emerge only with the monsoon rains and vanish as swiftly as it appeared, leaving behind nothing but stories passed...

PIT STOP: Montana's Curious, Wooly Fish that Stumped Fishermen 18.10.2024

In 1929, Montana Wildlife shared a story that quickly spread among fishermen across the United States, sparking curiosity and wonder. It was a tale of a remote lake in Montana, so cold that it seemed to defy nature itself. The water was said to be so frigid that fishing hooks, upon touching the surface, would shatter like glass. For those daring enough to fish these icy depths, ordinary tactics si...

PIT STOP: Sri Lanka's Screaming Banshee 11.10.2024

In the depths of the jungle lives a Devil Bird of the night whose cry was said to be the last sound you'd ever hear. And its black, hollow eyes that reflected nothing but her torment, her cray, a haunting, mournful wail, carrying the weight of her endless grief, and horns that jutted from her head like a crown of despair, the spot bellied eagle owl was a sight that could freeze blood. Let’s take a...

Umibōzu: The Tentacled Sea MONSTER GHOST that PREYS on Japanese Sailors 04.10.2024

Japan is known for many yokai-cryptid types. One such cryptid is a terrifying sea phantom that's said to emerge from the depths of calm waters on moonlit nights. This dark, shadowy presence is said to bring upon torrential downpours, rocky waters, and stormy nights as it towers over unsuspecting sailors. Legend has it that the Umibōzu is said to ask one simple question just before attacking sailor...

PIT STOP: Electrifying Australian Mermaid Once Considered a Hoax 27.09.2024

What began as a subject of ridicule became a cornerstone in the study of Australian wildlife. The platypus, once dismissed as a mere oddity, now stands as a testament to the wonders of evolution and the surprises nature still holds. It serves as a reminder that sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction—and that even the most skeptical minds can be swayed by evidence that is impossible to ignor...

Snallygaster: Eldritch Horror HAUNTS and HUNTS Maryland Town (It Gets Messy) 20.09.2024

The term “eldritch horror” has seen a lot of popularity in the darker corners of the internet. Monstrous beings like Cthulhu have cemented themselves in popular culture. But what if H.P. Lovecraft, the founder of Cosmic Horror, wasn’t the first to create such artistic works? What if Lovecraft borrowed inspiration from something far more tangible than we ever hope to admit? Well, according to Maryl...

PIT STOP: New Guinea Tree Spirit Proven to be TRUE 13.09.2024

Lets learn about a creature once believed to be a spiritual watchman reincarnate that wasn’t proven true until the late 1980’s. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids. This creature, once thought to be the reincarnated spirits of Moni elders, was in fact a living, breathing species—a tree-dwelling mammal that no one outside the n...

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