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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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Welcome to The Cryptid Archives, where twice a week, documented encounters become immersive journeys into the unknown. This project is dedicated to uncovering witness statements from forgotten papers, books, and forums, bringing them to your screens for you to watch, listen, and learn. We adapt each encounter for modern media while weaving in the rich history and folklore of each area, creating an immersive narrative experience that preserves every detail of the original witness statement. W ...
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This file from February 1972 brings us to the quiet streets of Loveland, Ohio, where a series of encounters would challenge the boundaries between natural law and urban legend, documented through the eyes of those sworn to protect and serve. You're browsing the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid encounters. Presented by…
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This file from December 24, 2003 brings us to a snow-covered cabin in the Sierra Mountains, where one man's sleepless Christmas Eve became an encounter that would forever change how he thinks about the world beyond our windows. You're browsing the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid encounters. Presented by Cryptids Acro…
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This file from August 2011 brings us to the remote wilderness of Yakima County, Washington, where a seasoned hunter's early morning scouting trip transformed into an encounter that would challenge everything he thought he knew about North America's apex predators. You're browsing the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid e…
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This file from the scorching summer of 1968 brings us to the cracked earth of an El Paso, Texas baseball diamond, where a group of young friends' evening game erupted into an encounter that would reshape their understanding of what lurks in the desert darkness. You're browsing the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid enco…
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This file from September 1996 brings us to the secluded valleys of Gunpowder State Park, Maryland, where a group of teens discovered some places are best left unexplored - not once, but twice. You're browsing the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid encounters. Presented by Cryptids Across the Atlas. The Thing in Gunpowde…
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This file from early spring in Rock County, Wisconsin, brings us to the outskirts of Beloit, where a couple's routine afternoon drive led to an encounter that defied not just explanation, but the very nature of reality itself. You're browsing the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid encounters. Presented by Cryptids Acros…
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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 aw…
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This file from a rainy August night in 2004 brings us to the rural outskirts of Chipley, Florida, where a late-night disturbance led to an encounter that would forever change how one resident viewed their peaceful country home. You're browsing the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid encounters. Presented by Cryptids Acro…
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This file from the summer of 1968 brings us to the quiet suburbs of Lansing, Illinois, where a seventeen-year-old's routine walk to a neighbor's house became an encounter that would challenge our understanding of what's possible in modern America. You're browsing the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid encounters. Presen…
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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 surfa…
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This file from Thanksgiving Day 2015 brings us to the misty hunting grounds near Searcy, Arkansas, where a solitary hunter's traditional holiday outing transformed into a confrontation that would challenge everything he thought he knew about the wilderness. You're browsing the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid encounte…
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This file from the summer of 1995 brings us to the stark desert landscapes of Mono County, California, where a father and son's routine hunting trip became an encounter with the inexplicable.You're browsing the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid encounters. Presented by Cryptids Across the Atlas.What do you make of the …
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Welcome to The Cryptid Archives, where twice a week, documented encounters become immersive journeys into the unknown. Strange forms in dark forests, monstrous creatures soaring overhead, shadows beneath the water's surface - every account transforming the lives of those who've witnessed something outside what we believe to be normal. The Cryptid A…
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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 mar…
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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 - Start01:15 - An Unexpec…
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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 themse…
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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,…
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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 a…
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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 en…
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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…
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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 as…
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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…
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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 th…
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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 specie…
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When hundreds of Florida residents reported a large, hairy beast breaking into their homes, stealing their belongings, and torturing their beloved pets in 1973, badged officials were brought in to oversee the crime scenes. But having always showed up just a little too late, the unknown cryptid seemed to always be a few steps ahead. From seeing the …
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Let’s take a look into the discovery of a patchwork creature that was once deemed a legendary tale. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids.As English explorers ventured deeper into central Africa during the late 19th century, they began to hear tales from the local inhabitants tha…
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West Virginia is known for its cryptids but here’s one you might not know: The Abbagoochie. The Abbagoochie is a dear-fox hybrid brought over from Costa Rica to thin down the Coyote problem but after releasing 13 Abbagoochies into the West Virginia Hills, Wildlife Management started to realize this might just be a huge mistake. Is the Abbagoochie t…
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Out in some of the most wild land in the world, there lives a creature so tough, it once defied the logic of the explorers who documented it. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids. ----- Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com/cryptid-map/To listen to or watch our weekly episo…
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For over a century, Montana has seen more than 100+ sightings of an underwater mystery. Of course, there are the skeptics who believe it’s all one hoax or, at the very least, a misidentification. Others believe that this tale is one of prehistoric nature. But then, there’s the vast majority that believe something unknown is lurking beneath the surf…
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What if everything you thought you knew about cryptids was only the beginning of a rabbit hole you couldn't pull yourself out of? There is always more than meets the eye; there is always more to the story. And in this case, the story of Indrid Cold, the Smiling Man who supposedly came down in a spaceship to greet the people of West Virginia, will m…
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Some say it was a long-lost pet kangaroo. Others claim it was a wild ape. But for Henry McDaniel, after hearing the eerie screeches caught on tape and the large gashes through his screened-in porch marking its territory, the Enfield Horror was something no man should face. And live to tell about it. -----CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start01:26 - A Monster Com…
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Nestled deep within the dense forests of Pennsylvania lies a sorrowful tale echoing through time. Burdened by its dreadful appearance, the Squonk weeps ceaselessly, with its mournful cries echoing amidst the ancient woodlands. Many have dared to catch this wailing creature, but all too often, when they look into their burlap bags, only a single tea…
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Louisville, Kentucky, has much to offer locals and travelers. There are ghost tours and museums a-plenty for those who love history, not to mention exciting escape rooms for friends and family. And don't forget all the dining experiences and catching a pro game while you're there. But be warned, no matter how alluring the old train tracks may seem,…
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Halloween: The perfect time to drink all the pumpkin spice lattes, dress up in your favorite costumes, and eat all the pumpkin and ghoul-shaped desserts. But don’t let this holiday fool you. While you’re enjoying all the treats, the gourds may have a few tricks up their sleeves. ------ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:52 - Deadly plants that eat you back…
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With her rolling hills, scenic rivers, deep forests, and healing hot springs, it’s no wonder Arkansas is known as The Natural State. However, there’s another natural wonder that this state holds - its marvelous limestone caverns. But no matter how beautiful The Natural State may be, there is absolutely nothing natural about this small-town's hidden…
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Louisiana is rich in cultural history, and its eclectic city, New Orleans, has much to offer. Whether you think of Mardi Gras, king cakes, or crawfish, it’s easy to envision yourself in these bustling streets. But be aware this city may also be hiding a dark secret, one that, if not taken seriously, might unveil a nasty curse. ----00:00 - Start00:4…
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Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most gorgeous views. From mountaintop trails to scenic campsites, there's truly something for every nature lover. But be aware. You might even catch a glimpse of a wandering ghost. ------CHAPTERS:00:00 - Start00:54 - Caught them with their pants down…05:06 - The Fresno Nightcrawlers take another stroll.…
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From devilish footprints in the snow and waking up to slain sheep, to spotting pumas out in the wild and wolf legends, something has been silently stirring up London's villagers for centuries. ----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 01:01 - Cryptid stories that span the globe. 02:23 - Large prints in deep snow. 03:06 - The first written accounts of large cat…
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With New England being the oldest region in the United States, it’s no secret that this eastern corner of the America is rich in history. From beautiful landscapes to unique culture, New England is without a doubt bustling with excitement.But when it comes to folklore, it doesn’t stop short of some interesting tales to say the least.----CHAPTERS:00…
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----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:49 - The Crocodingo came down. 03:18 - Crocodingo: A Description 05:06 - How did the Crocodingo get its name? 07:18 - The Crocodingo heads underground. 08:41 - Crocodingo theories ----- All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlasInteractive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly ep…
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Whether you call it the Bigfoot, the Cement Monster, the Sierra Highway Devil, Blue Eyes, the Borrego Sandman, Hairy Devils, the Speedway Monster, or simply Yucca Man, California is no stranger to Sasquatch encounters. And if you ask SoCal residents their thoughts on the Yucca man, they’re sure to tell you something is lurking about in the desert. …
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The Swiss Alps have a lot to offer in the way of natural beauty. Spanning across eight countries - including Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland - its breathtaking views are truly a sight to see. Between its forty-eight mountain peaks, countless lakes, and an extensive list of flora and fauna, there are…
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California, known as the Golden State, is rich in natural resources, precious gold, and its sunny climate. But what you might not know is that California also casts a rather large shadow, one that brings a dark, eerie, and impending doom type of presence along with it. ------CHAPTERS:00:00 - Start00:43 - Spanish Missions, Taming the “Savages,” and …
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What's lurking behind the shadows in Lake Worth, Texas? Possibly something between a half-man and half-goat with super strength and the ability to shake up an entire community. ----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:48 - Bryan Adams and the Lake Worth Monster 01:24 - The Lake Worth Monster attacks! 04:36 - Lake Worth Monster description. 08:13 - One Fina…
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The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption goes down in history as the most economically destructive and deadly volcanic event that has ever happened in the U.S. But what it unearthed may quite possibly be one of the most terrifying discoveries known to man. ——— CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:49 - She released it from its earthly prison. 04:09 - Close encounte…
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Snakes have long been a source of fear for many people. And deep in the heart of Africa, there is quite possibly a snake that few have ever encountered, and even fewer have survived to tell the tale. ----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:48 - The Crowing Crested Cobra 03:14 - But where is the proof? 04:28 - Local accounts of the Crowing Crested Cobra 10…
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