The Cryptid Podcast

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...

From the rugged hills of the Ozarks to the dark waters of the Mississippi River, Missouri is a state where legends have thrived for generations. In this episode, we explore some of the Show-Me State's most infamous cryptids and unexplained mysteries, including Momo, the Missouri Monster, the elusive Ozark Bigfoot, the terrifying Ozark Howler, mysterious Dogman encounters, the legendary Meramec...

Step into one of the most infamous locations in American cryptid lore as Dan "Dano" Hamilton welcomes Trish to The Cryptid Podcast for an unforgettable eyewitness account from The Land Between the Lakes. While investigating the legendary Devil's Backbone, Trish found herself in a moment that still shakes her to this day. What began as a nighttime investigation quickly turned into a c...

Welcome to Arizona, where the desert holds more than just heat and sand. From the towering Mogollon Monster said to roam the pine forests, to strange lights in the skies above the Superstition Mountains, Arizona is a land filled with mystery and fear. In this episode of 50 States of Fear, Dano takes you deep into the Grand Canyon State to explore its most chilling cryptid legends, haunted location...

Before The Cryptid Podcast became what it is today, there were the early livestreams where Dano sat down and shared his own personal Sasquatch encounters. In this special re-release, Dano recounts the experiences that helped shape his lifelong interest in these mysterious creatures and the events that led him down the path of researching the unexplained. Originally aired during the early days of t...

The mighty Mississippi River cuts through the Delta like a dark ribbon, carrying with it stories that refuse to die. In this episode of 50 States of Fear – Mississippi, Dano journeys deep into the swamps, bayous, and backroads of the Magnolia State to uncover some of its most chilling legends. From the towering Chatawa Monster stalking the shadows of the swamp, to strange lights over the water, my...

IT CHARGED THE TRUCK Retired Tennessee law enforcement officer Bruce joins Dano for one of the most intense and unforgettable episodes of The Cryptid Podcast. Over the course of his career and time spent in the outdoors, Bruce experienced encounters that still defy explanation. In this episode, he shares four incredible firsthand accounts—two involving Bigfoot and two involving Dogman. From a terr...

What would you do if a massive Bigfoot stepped out from behind a tree in broad daylight? In this fascinating episode of The Cryptid Podcast, Dano welcomes Tim from North Carolina, who shares an incredible Sasquatch encounter that unfolded right before his eyes. Tim describes watching a large Bigfoot emerge from behind a tree, take several steps into the open, and then suddenly drop to all fours be...

On this episode of The Cryptid Podcast, Tommy from Michigan shares a terrifying encounter that began as a simple trip to harvest a deer for a family gathering and quickly turned into one of the most frightening experiences of his life. While visiting family property in Michigan, Tommy hopped on his 4-wheeler and headed toward his deer stand, hoping to bring back a buck for the gathering. As he mad...

Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but beneath its forests, frozen wilderness, and dark waters lurk legends that refuse to die. In this episode of 50 States of Fear , Dano explores some of Minnesota's most chilling mysteries, including reports of Bigfoot roaming the north woods, the terrifying Minnesota Dogman, the legendary lake monsters Pepie and Pressie, and the haunting tales...

Step back into the archives of The Cryptid Podcast as Dano revisits a classic live stream from August 2025. Joining him is Wyatt from Boone County Cryptids for an in-depth discussion on one of America's most mysterious paranormal hotspots—the Bridgewater Triangle. From strange creature sightings and unexplained phenomena to the legends and mysteries that have made the Bridgewater Triangle famo...

What would you do if, while sitting alone in a deer stand before sunrise, you saw something massive walking down a game trail toward you? In this chilling episode of The Cryptid Podcast, Larry from Indiana recounts an encounter that has stayed with him for years. As the woods slowly came alive just before daylight, Larry noticed movement along a nearby trail. At first, he assumed it was a deer. Bu...

What happens when a Bigfoot researcher becomes part of the story? In this fascinating episode of The Cryptid Podcast, Dano sits down with Holly from Minnesota, who shares years of incredible encounters involving what she believes is a family of Bigfoot living in a remote area she has researched extensively. Holly recounts multiple close encounters from both Minnesota and North Dakota, including st...

Tonight, Karl from Arizona joins Dano to share one of the most unusual Bigfoot encounters ever featured on The Cryptid Podcast. While sitting around a campfire with a friend, enjoying a glass of whiskey, Karl became aware that something enormous was quietly moving through the brush behind him. As he slowly extended his glass backward, a massive hand began reaching through the bushes toward him. Wa...

From the dark forests of the Upper Peninsula to the haunted streets of Detroit, Michigan is home to some of America's most chilling legends. Tonight, we explore the terrifying tales of the Dogman, the mysterious Nain Rouge, strange creatures lurking in the deep woods, and unexplained encounters that continue to haunt the Great Lakes State. Join Dano and the live chat as we uncover the cryptids...

The Gift Outside the Fence What would you do if something unknown kept visiting your property... but never allowed itself to be seen? In this fascinating episode of The Cryptid Podcast, Dano sits down with Sarah Bignell from Australia to discuss a lifetime of extraordinary experiences connected to one of the world's most mysterious cryptids—the Australian Yowie. Unlike many eyewitness accounts...

What happens after one of the most respected names in Bigfoot research is gone? Tonight, Dano sits down with Travis Carpenter for a powerful conversation about the life, work, and lasting impact of his father, the legendary Scott Carpenter. From groundbreaking Bigfoot research and unforgettable investigations to the personal side of growing up in the shadow of a cryptid icon, Travis opens up about...

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***Previous Live*** Massachusetts is home to some of the darkest and strangest legends in America… from the terrifying Dover Demon to the cursed swamps of the Bridgewater Triangle. In this episode of 50 States of Fear , Dano dives deep into the cryptids, creatures, and unexplained horrors said to stalk the forests, coastlines, and backroads of the Bay State. From ancient Pukwudgie legends to massi...

IT STEPPED OUT Bryce from Southern Illinois joins The Cryptid Podcast to share the terrifying encounters that led him to give a name to the creature he believes was lurking on his grandfather’s property… The Pond Creek Monster. While sitting on the tailgate of a truck with a friend along a dirt road that cuts through his grandfather’s property deep in the woods of Southern Illinois, Bryce noticed...

My guest Kaeleb from Illinois shares a chilling encounter that happened while driving down the infamous Cole Hollow Road with his brother and two friends late at night. What started as a normal drive quickly turned terrifying when they spotted something massive standing behind the bushes just off the side of the road… Then they saw the eyes. Glowing GREEN eyes staring directly at them from the dar...

50 States of Fear – Maryland, we dive deep into one of America’s most overlooked nightmare states. From the terrifying legend of the Snallygaster to the eerie waters of the Chessie, Maryland is crawling with creatures born from fear, folklore, and shadowy encounters. Hidden deep within the forests and backroads are stories of the Maryland Goatman, the savage Dwayyo, phantom beasts, and things witn...