The Cryptid Podcast

Deep in the woods of Oklahoma, Cody and his father were wrapping up a deer hunt when something terrifying revealed itself in broad daylight. After splitting up to hunt separately and later meeting back at a predesignated location in the forest, the two sat quietly talking on a fallen log when Cody noticed movement nearby. Looking over, he saw a MASSIVE Bigfoot partially hidden behind a tree… silen...

It Got Back Up  Late one night in rural North Carolina, Justin was driving his friend home from work when they made a dangerous decision just for fun — turning off the headlights and driving only by the light of the moon. The backroads were nearly pitch black, with only silver moonlight cutting through the trees, when something suddenly ran into the road directly in front of them. The impact shook...

Welcome to 50 States of Fear – Maine, where the endless forests, rocky coastlines, and forgotten backroads hide more than just history. From terrifying tales of mysterious creatures deep in the North Woods to ghostly legends whispered along the fog-covered shoreline, Maine has become a breeding ground for some of the strangest encounters in America. Tonight, we uncover the chilling cryptids, eerie...

Maggie J. returns… After her appearance on Episode 119, Maggie is back to share what’s been happening on her Michigan property—and it hasn’t stopped. While walking near her home one night, she and her friend crossed a small bridge when they noticed a single red light in the darkness… Then it became two. Then more appeared. Four sets of glowing eyes… watching them from the woods. This wasn’t the fi...

It Was In My Room Something was inside Barry’s house… and he knew it. In this episode of The Cryptid Podcast, Dano sits down with Barry from Oklahoma, who shares a terrifying encounter while stationed at Fort Bragg—an experience that shook him to his core. This wasn’t something outside… This wasn’t something in the distance… This was inside his home. Barry describes the moment he realized he wasn’...

What would you do if something outside your window… knew you were inside? In this episode, Dano sits down with Phyllis from Ohio as she shares her terrifying Dogman encounter in Brown County, Ohio—a moment that left her frozen in fear as something watched from the darkness. But that wasn’t her only encounter. Phyllis also recounts a chilling experience from Kentucky when she was just 17, proving t...

Deep in the bayous of Louisiana, where the water barely moves and the air feels… watched, the legends don’t just linger… they breathe. In this episode of 50 States of Fear, we step into a world of whispered sightings and chilling encounters—from the infamous Honey Island Swamp Monster to shadowy figures that stalk the edges of the trees. Eyewitnesses share moments that defy logic, where something...

They never saw it… but they knew something was out there. Nick, host of the Almost Canon Podcast, joins me to share a chilling experience from Vermont on Mt. Ephraim during the 2017 opening day of deer season. What began as a routine walk to a hunting spot quickly turned into something far more unsettling. Before reaching their stand, Nick and his younger brother-in-law crossed paths with another...

He stepped outside to let his dog out… and locked eyes with something watching him. David from West Virginia shares a chilling early morning encounter that took place right outside his home. While standing in his yard, he looked up toward a nearby trail—and saw a massive Bigfoot staring directly at him. For several long minutes, neither moved. Just silence… and eye contact. But this wasn’t his onl...

What’s really hiding in Kentucky’s woods… and underground? In this chilling episode of 50 States of Fear: Kentucky, we dive deep into the most terrifying cryptid encounters ever reported in Kentucky. From the endless darkness beneath Mammoth Cave to the isolated wilderness of Land Between the Lakes, witnesses have come face-to-face with things they can’t explain… and can’t forget. Reports of Dogma...

THE FIRE MOVED ON ITS OWN What if fire didn’t behave the way it’s supposed to? Steve Kelb—a career firefighter and seasoned blacksmith—knows fire. He’s worked with it, controlled it, and understood it for years. But one night at his coal forge… everything he thought he knew changed. While working a billet of glowing steel, Steve watched as a single flame separated from the main fire. Then it did s...

Joe Barger shares his terrifying Dogman encounter in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest. What began as a normal drive turned into a moment he’ll never forget—when a massive creature ran alongside his truck, looking in through the passenger window. In this episode, Joe breaks down exactly what he saw, how close it got, and the lasting impact it had on him. Was it Dogman… or something else entirely...

Gary recounts multiple Yowie encounters , unexplained activity in the Australian wilderness, and explores what these creatures might actually be. From eyewitness experiences to deeper discussions on cryptozoology and the unknown , this episode dives into one of Australia’s most mysterious legends. If you're into Yowie sightings, Bigfoot-type creatures, and real encounter stories , this is one...

Kansas looks empty… but the stories say otherwise. In this episode of 50 States of Fear , we head deep into the plains where witnesses have reported encounters that don’t make sense—towering figures along tree lines, glowing eyes watching from the dark, and something moving where nothing should be. From Bigfoot sightings to unexplained creatures lurking just beyond the headlights, Kansas may be hi...

Greg from Puyallup, Washington shares a terrifying encounter from his teenage years while camping in the Colorado wilderness. After waking up in the middle of the night to a strange light, he looked through his tent opening and saw something moving around their campfire. At first, only massive, hairy legs were visible… then it turned. What stood just feet from their tent was something Greg believe...

She Saw It First…While driving near Union City, Tennessee , Tara and her friend spotted something walking along a distant tree line in a soybean field. What they saw wasn’t a person—and it wasn’t anything they could explain. In this episode, Tara shares her chilling encounter with what she believes was a Bigfoot , moving calmly through the field, completely unaware it was being watched. What was r...

Tonight, we step into the shadows of Indiana… a place where the forests whisper, the waters hide something ancient, and the legends refuse to die. From towering creatures in the wilderness to things lurking just beyond the treeline, the Hoosier State holds secrets that few dare to speak about. These aren’t just stories… they’re sightings. Welcome to 50 States of Fear: Indiana — where the unknown i...

In this episode of The Cryptid Podcast , Joey shares a terrifying encounter that took place in Lino Lakes, Minnesota —one that still doesn’t make sense. While driving home late at night with his girlfriend, Joey noticed movement off to the side of the road. Moments later, he looked in his rearview mirror… and saw a large creature standing behind his car . Then it started moving. Traveling at aroun...

It Stepped Out of the Creek After appearing on Episode 149, Nick from Florida reached out with something you don’t hear often…He wanted to make it right. Too much background noise, too many distractions—he didn’t feel like he gave you the episode you deserved. So he came back. And this time… there’s no holding back. As a kid in Kentucky, Nick had an encounter that never left him. He was watching a...

It Was Watching Us Something was watching them… but only one of them saw it. Ricky shares a chilling encounter from Tioga State Forest at Lambs Lookout, where glowing red eyes stared from the treeline while his friends sat unaware just feet away. But that wasn’t the only time. Ricky dives into multiple encounters he’s experienced over the years—including one where his daughter was involved. Was it...

We dive into the weird world of Cryptids in the Prairie State - Illinois.

Late one night in North Carolina, Tyler saw what looked like a bleeding person standing on the side of the road… so he did the right thing — he called 911. Then everything changed. Before help could arrive, something moved… and suddenly Tyler heard — and felt — it jump into the back of his truck. When he looked through the rear window… it wasn’t human. In this episode, Tyler shares his terrifying...

Army Veteran Joey from Maryland shares a childhood encounter he’s never been able to explain. While coming up from a creek, he spotted what he thought was a small monkey… until it began climbing down a tree head first —and locked eyes with him. Joey also shares a possible Dogman encounter and other strange experiences. What are people really seeing in the woods? A must-listen for Bigfoot and crypt...

A hunter from New York comes face to face with Bigfoot… just 75 yards away. Kenny shares a chilling Sasquatch encounter after taking a deer—and a second unexplained experience that still haunts him. A must-listen for Bigfoot and cryptid fans Listen now — and decide for yourself. Follow The Cryptid Podcast on Spotify and all major platforms so you never miss an encounter. The next story could chang...

10 Feet from Bigfoot Steel from Northern Alabama joins Dano to share his chilling encounters with a massive creature in the woods near his home. One night his five-year-old son saw it… and another time his wife found herself only 10 feet away from the towering figure watching her from the corner of her trailer. Listen now — and decide for yourself. Follow The Cryptid Podcast on Spotify and all maj...