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Creatures and Curiosities

Nature, Science, Society & Culture

We dive into the world of cryptids, the supernatural, the unexplained and conspiracy theories. We welcome and encourage our guests to share their experiences, comments and questions. Send us an e-mail to Cryptidfanatic@gmail.com.

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#157
Episodes
66
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
1 hr 6 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

66 episodes, newest first

  1. Stikini - The Owl Witch (Ep. 64)

    Season 3, Episode 64

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about the Stikini from Seminole folklore. It is a witch, that shape shifts into an owl and hunts unsuspecting humans. It reaches down through the mouth and rips out a still beating heart and eats it. It must kill one person daily, or it will die.

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    55 min
  2. Flat Earth-Part 5 (Ep. 63)

    Season 3, Episode 63

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    In this week's episode, we'll be concluding the five part series on flat Earth. This week, we talk about Earth's curvature, flight paths and Antarctica. Listen in and see what you believe about the planet we live on.

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    1 hr 37 min
  3. Flat Earth - Part 4 (Ep. 62)

    Season 3, Episode 62

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    In this week's episode, we'll continue with part 4 of Flat Earth. Gravity is the subject matter. Does it really exist, or is it a narrative to explain why we aren't flung off of a spinning globe. Flat Earth believers say there is no gravity and that mass and buoyancy are the reason things fall or float. There is a solid point to each side. Have a listen and you decide which it is.

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    1 hr 23 min
  4. Flat Earth - Part 3 (Ep. 61)

    Season 3, Episode 61

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    In this week's episode, we'll continue with the topic of flat Earth. In episode 1, we talked about creation and life, episode 2, the Hubble and James Webb telescopes and the outlandish claims from NASA. In this episode, we'll discuss the Sun, the moon and the planets and how distances were determined. We think it's all deception. Listen in and see what you think.

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    1 hr 17 min
  5. Flat Earth - Part 2 (Ep. 60)

    Season 3, Episode 60

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    In the week’s episode, we’ll be continuing the Flat Earth series with part 2. The main topic in this episode is man’s quest for superiority and the measures they will go to, to obtain it. Topic of conversation is the Hubble Telescope and the James Webb telescope that reportedly see back in time, billions of years. We don’t believe NASA and we’ll point out reasons why it should be questioned. See what you think.

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    1 hr 23 min
  6. Flat Earth - Part I (Ep. 59)

    Season 3, Episode 59

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    In this week's episode, we'll be taking about the possibility of a flat Earth. The first of a multipart episode, this week, we'll be exploring the difference between the scientific explanation of the creation of Earth and life and the biblical explanation. As the series progresses, we'll discuss the evidence that may debunk the theory of the globe and its travels through space, bringing to light the possibility of a flat and stationary Earth.

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    1 hr 27 min
  7. Children's Stories - The Dark Truth (Ep. 58)

    Season 3, Episode 58

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about the dark and sinister side of the children's stories we loved to tell. Imagine your child dancing and singing to a nursery rhyme that celebrates the death or injury of another person or animal. We take a humorous look at some of the horrific stories we teach our kids.

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    1 hr 3 min
  8. Jackalope - The Horned Hare (Ep. 57)

    Season 3, Episode 57

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    In this week's episode we will be talking about the Jackalope. Half rabbit and half antelope or deer. Once thought to be just a joke originating in Wyoming, it turns out the Jackalope is a worldwide cryptid dating back to the 13th century. Come join us as we track the tales of the Jackalope and reveal some surprising details about this elusive creature.

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    57 min
  9. Qalupalik - Child Eating Mermaid (Ep.56)

    Season 3, Episode 56

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about the Inuit terror, the Qalupalik. A disgusting sea creature that lives in the arctic and trolls the shorelines looking for children that are too close to the edge. It emits sounds to lure the children and when they take the bait, it snatches them up, puts them in a pouch on its back and submerges into the icy waters. The child is never seen again.

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    44 min
  10. Dragons - The Fire Breathing Lizard (Ep. 55)

    Season 3, Episode 55

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about Dragons! Did they exist, do they still exist? There are many types of dragons and they exist in many cultures. Some are good and some are evil. Come join us as we discuss the many variations, different cultural beliefs and the most famous of dragons.

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    1 hr 5 min
  11. Zombies - The Walking Dead (Ep. 54)

    Season 3, Episode 54

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about Zombies. These flesh eating ghouls have a quite a story over many centuries, but came to cinema fame in 1968 with "Night of the Living Dead." We'll explore the possibilities of real life zombies and discuss what to do in the event of a zombie apocalypse.

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    1 hr 11 min
  12. Flathead Lake Monster - Flessie (Ep. 53)

    Season 3, Episode 53

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about the Flathead Lake Monster, known as Flessie. Located in northwestern Montana, Flessie cruises the depths of Flathead Lake, but often emerges to show off her large humps and sleek serpentine body. There have been numerous sightings over the years. Is she related to Nessie and Tessie? Tune in and see what you think.

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    1 hr 17 min
  13. Gugwe - The Face Eater (Ep. 52)

    Season 3, Episode 52

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about the Gugwe. He's the size of Bigfoot and is often mistaken for a Dogman, but he's neither. He has a baboon style face with a sagittal crest and long sharp canines. He is known to be extremely aggressive and violent. He generally attacks his prey by grabbing the face and sinking his massive teeth into it, incapacitating his victim. This is one guy you don't want to meet in the forest.

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    1 hr 8 min
  14. Rafael Pacheco Perez Abduction - Mic in the Sky (Ep. 51)

    Season 3, Episode 51

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about an alien encounter that took place in the skies of Mexico in 1976. Rafael Perez was flying his first solo route to obtain his pilot's license when something took over his plane. He passed out and when he woke, he found that he was in Acapulco, three hours away from his training flight in Mexico City. The bizarre fact is that it only took him an hour to get there and his fuel tank was still nearly full. He had a 42 minute conversation with the tower, wherein an alien species used him as a microphone to convey its message.

    Tune in to hear the astounding facts of this case.

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    1 hr 4 min
  15. Dogman Texas Triangle - Howlin' good BBQ (Ep. 50)

    Season 3, Episode 50

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about the Lone Star State's triangle of Dogman activity. From Dallas to San Antonio to Houston, dozens of sightings and encounters with Dogmen have occurred. What does he love about Texas that keeps him there...could it be the BBQ?

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    1 hr 6 min
  16. Menehune - Hawaii's Little People (Ep. 49)

    Season 3, Episode 49

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about the Menehune people of Hawaii. This is a race of people that are only two feet tall, but possess great skills and have built structures that still exist today. Were the Menehune real people or were they magical mystical beings? Is it possible they still exist on the islands today? Many different sightings suggest they do. Tune in and see what you think.

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    1 hr 8 min
  17. Mantis Man - Insectoid from Hell (Ep. 48)

    Season 3, Episode 48

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about the Mantis Man from New Jersey. Hanging out at the Musconetcong River, this 7-8 foot tall praying mantis likes to make itself known to fishermen, terrify them, then disappear without a trace. Is it a government experiment gone wrong, a demon, an angel, an alien, or an undiscovered species of giant insect? Tune in and listen to what the fishermen had to say.

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    1 hr 5 min
  18. Brazil UFO - Brazil's Roswell (Ep. 47)

    Season 3, Episode 47

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about the UFO that crash landed in Varginha, Brazil. Several witnesses saw either the space craft that crashed, or the alien occupants that ran amuck before being tracked down and caught by fire department personnel and military personnel. Despite all the evidence of the incident, the Brazilian military said that it was a misidentified mentally disabled citizen that was seen and not extraterrestrials. This appears to be one of the biggest cover-up stories out there. Tune in and see what you think.

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    1 hr 5 min
  19. Little People of the Pryor Mountains - Nirumbee (Ep. 46)

    Season 3, Episode 46

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about a race of small humanoids, no taller than 18 inches, living in the mountains of Montana. They are known as the Little People of the Pryor Mountains. They can be helpful or downright vicious, some even saying cannibalistic. If you happen to come across one of them, be respectful and make an offering of food or gifts. If they accept it, they may leave, or help you, or impart great wisdom to you, but if they are not pleased, they may kill you. Listen in and decide if you believe they exist or not.

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    1 hr 4 min
  20. Dyatlov Pass Incident - Dead Mountain (Ep. 45)

    Season 3, Episode 45

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    In this week's episode, we'll be talking about the nine hikers that died during a hiking/ski expedition in the Ural Mountains of Russia, the area now known as Dyatlov Pass. The hikers set up camp on the slopes of Kholat Syakhi, which is a Mansi name translating to "Dead Mountain." Something caused them to leave their tent in a panic and scatter about in subzero temperatures. They left most of their supplies in the tent and were not dressed properly to survive the bitter cold.

    Six died from what was determined to be hypothermia, while the other three died from violent injuries. The Russian officials claimed it was weather related, while others believed it was a military cover up or a Menk (Yeti) that attacked and killed them. Listen to the official autopsy reports and come to your own conclusion. We believe it was a Yeti.

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    1 hr 26 min

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