Unknown and Mysterious Creatures

In Western Maryland, stories of a bizarre, legendary creature has fascinated locals and people around the world for hundreds of years. The Snallygaster has been described as a reptilian-like bird with all sorts of strange features. We delve into the theories and stories surrounding this strange beast.

In the deep woods of Northern Michigan, there have been many reports of a creature that has the head of a canine and the torso of a man, which has been called the "Michigan Dogman." Although there are no reported deaths or disappearances credited to this menacing beast, it has left many people traumatized and wondering what the origin of this freak of nature is. In this episode, we look...

People have an inherent fear of large bodies of water; afraid of what terrible monsters lie beneath, waiting to eat them alive. It's a fear that is perhaps older than mankind itself, and it is that fear that spawns such deep curiosity in lake monsters such as Nessie of Loch Ness, Scotland, Champ of Lake Champlain and others. In this episode we dive into the stories of lake monsters and the med...

For over a millennium, people have feared monsters that feast on the blood of humans. In ancient times, these creatures were synonymous with evil spirits, demons and event the Devil himself. But an evil ruler dubbed "Vlad the Impaler" came on the scene around the 16th century and the lore of the vampire was born; a human drinking people's blood in order to become immortal. Strangely,...

The latest edition of Unknown and Mysterious Creatures focuses on the Banshee. Check out this fascinating lore of a woman that screams in the night, terrifying all who encounter her, and the death she leaves in her wake. One of the more chilling tales we've covered thus far, the story of the Banshee is sure to give you goosebumps and make you wonder what powers uphold this legendary apparition...

Perhaps one of the more popular conspiracy theories in the world today is shape shifters. However, if people immediately think of modern reptilian overlords in world governments, shape shifters have been around since recorded history and maybe even before that. Natives in their oral traditions spoke of people changing forms, even becoming animals and changing back to humans again. In more recent m...

For centuries, there have been reports of a mysterious creature originating in the South Jersey mashes called the "Jersey Devil." Many frightening stories have been shared about this creature, but it remains elusive. And it continues to be more than merely an urban legend in New Jersey and other parts of the Northeast coast. To this day, people report sightings of something so bizarre, so incredib...

People have long had a fascination with death worms in the desert. Hollywood has had them in many blockbuster films over the years. However, in and around the Gobi Desert, a legend of the "Mongolian Death Worm" continues to drive curious cryptid hunters even to this day. In this episode, we explore this frightening creature and ask some hard questions about the possibility that such a thing c...

There have been many stories throughout the ages and in modern times of reptilian humanoid creatures. In the US, some call it "Lizard Man," and in other parts of the world, they are referenced as lizard-like as well. However, there may be more to the story than meets the eye, and there is no shortage of conspiracy theories that surround the mysterious lizard people.    Support us by beco...

We've all heard stories about Bigfoot and Sasquatch. But did you know there is a similar legend in the swamps of South Florida. It is known as the "Skunk Ape." It has been described by witnesses as being upright like a man, covered in hair, and emitting a deathly foul odor. This is our second episode of the series "Unknown and Mysterious Creatures." Kick back and enjoy this fascinating look into t...

This is the pilot episode of "Unknown and Mysterious Creatures," a new show produced by the New Kingdom Radio Theatre. In this first episode, we feature the "Chupacabra." Curiously, the first recorded sighting of the chupacabra happened in the mid 90s. What triggered it? Where did these creatures come from? And why are so many people convinced they exist. UMC delves deep into the frightening stori...