Cryptid Campfire

Cryptid Campfire explores the strange and unusual creatures that lurk in the shadows. From Bigfoot to Chupacabras we gather around a virtual campfire every week to talk about the beasts and monsters that share our planet.
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232 episodes
Updated Aug 15, 2024

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Jun 4, 2021 · 53 min
172. Mark Matzke
Mark Matzke is a part of the Small Town Monsters crew as well as a Lutheran Pastor. His knowledge, cryptozoological expertise and insight make him a fun person to talk to about Bigfoot, monsters and kaijus. Follow Cryptid Campfire online! @cryptidcampfire on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Check out our website: cryptidcampfire.com
Jun 1, 2021 · 59 min
171. Van Meter Visitor
In 1903, the small town of Van Meter, Iowa was visited by something no one had ever seen before. A winged creature, half animal, half man with the ability to spew light from its horn terrified these small town people and no matter what they did, they couldn't stop what was about to happen... Follow Cryptid Campfire online! @cryptidcampfire on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Check out our website: cryptidcampfire.com
May 29, 2021 · 38 min
170. Tall Tales #28 Enfield Horror
In 1973, something entered the town of Enfield, Illinois. Something freakish and strange, something like no one had ever seen before. With three legs and large pink eyes, this leaping lurker would change the course of this town's history FOREVER.
May 25, 2021 · 1 hr 35 min
169. Doug Hajicek
American filmmaker and cryptozoologist, Doug Hajicek, talks to the Campfire about his unusual experiences, his time making MonsterQuest and his current interests. It's a chat filled laughs, surprise and intrigue in a way never before seen.
May 22, 2021 · 30 min
168. Campfire Chats Vol. 1
This week, Eli and Alex try something new by looking at recent cryptozoology news! From UFOs, to mothman to Bigfoot a whole lot has been happening this month and we're here to deliver the info to you! Let us know if you guys enjoy the episode! And also let us know if you don't! This is a Patreon exclusive after all!
May 18, 2021 · 58 min
167. Tobias Wayland Returns!
While the road trip keeps chugging along we visit an old friend of the show, Tobias Wayland! Tobias is a Fortean Researcher and creator of the Singular Fortean Society along with his wife Emily. Together they have investigated the sightings of a mothman like entity around Lake Michigan, which is soon to become a Small Town Monsters documentary!
May 11, 2021 · 1 hr 27 min
166. Bussin Bessie
The trio visits Lake Erie, home of Bessie, Ohio's very own lake monster. Reports date back hundreds of years, yet vary in almost every way imaginable. Is there truth to the lake Erie Monster or is all another ploy by Ohio to attempt to get famous? You decide!
May 4, 2021 · 47 min
165. The Albatwitch
The trio is finally reunited in Pennsylvania, talking about the Albatwitch! Its looks a lot like Bigfoot, but is much much smaller. Watch your apples, cuz these suckers will steal them from ya!
May 1, 2021 · 42 min
164. Tall Tales #27 Sewer Gators
Eli and Alex revisit NYC as we begin to head back West on the road trip. This time tackling one of the most popular urban legends of all time! Sewer Gators! Is there any truth to this myth or is it all pishi caca! Find out in today's Tall Tales!
Apr 27, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
163. Humorous Humanoids
The Road trip continues! This time Eli and Alex visit Karac St. Laurent of Crash Course Cryptozoology in New Hampshire to discuss the various humanoids inhabiting this state. From 8ft tall Sasquatch to dozens of literal minions, New Hampshire has all the highs and lows.
Apr 13, 2021 · 45 min
162. Montauk Monster
In 2008, a strange body washed ashore in Montauk, spurring dozens of conspiracies and possible explanations. One thing is for sure, its not from this world and the legendary Jesse Ventura cracked the case! So join us around the Campfire as we share the wildest stories about this possible marketing campaign you've ever heard!
Apr 6, 2021 · 1 hr 20 min
161. Return of the Jersey Devil
The never ending Road Trip continues and this week, we're visiting an old friend in New Jersey, the Jersey Devil! He soars through the air, he leaves hoofprints in the snow, he crawls up chimneys, he hoots and he hollers! What is this state demon? Is it friend or foe? Who knows! Join us as we discuss this creepy tale!
Mar 30, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
160. Bunnyman of Virginia
The Roadtrip continues and we stumble across something that is not quite folklore and not quite cryptid. Could it be somewhere in the True Crime realm? We don't know! It's whacky, it's wild and we're not sure if we're going to make it out of this one alive!!!
Mar 23, 2021 · 1 hr 18 min
159. Lizardman of Scape Ore Swamp
The Road Trip continues as we arrive in Bishopville, South Carolina, home of the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp. This cryptid stalked the backroads of Bishopville back in the late 80's, destroying and chasing cars, but did it disappear after 1988 or does it still lurk in the shadows?
Mar 22, 2021 · 53 min
158. California Creepypasta
Eli sits down with Nick Valenzuela, creator of California Creepypasta and Fortean Adventurer, to discuss all the weird things that happen in their home state. Everything from Bigfoot to Chupacabras and all the weird stuff in between are located here in this state and Nick is sharing his journey to discover them all.
Mar 16, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
157. Honey Island Swamp Monster
The road tripping continues as we find ourselves in the swamps of Louisiana! This week, we discuss the Bigfoot of the South, the Honey Island Swamp Monster! The fertile swamps, provide plenty of food and coverage for a Sasquatch like creature, but could one actually be living there or is it all just a hoax?
Mar 13, 2021 · 41 min
156. Tall Tales #26 Bear King and the Donkey Lady
Eli and Alex talk about two Texas legends on Cryptid Campfire's Road Trip to Ruin! One is a spirit of a woman who suffered horrible burns, the other a raging lunatic of the wilderness. Which is which? Listen and find out!
Mar 9, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
155. La Lechuza
In the continuing roadtrip, the trio go south to Texas to discuss the mysterious La Lechuza. Said to be an owl like creature, sometimes with the face of an old woman, it is believed to be a witch and a bad omen if you see or hear one.
Mar 5, 2021 · 57 min
154. Connor Anderson
Eli speaks with Connor Anderson of the North American Bigfoot Center. A Squatcher and part time paranormal investigator, Connor has spent years looking for Bigfoot in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest. In this interview, he shares some exciting Bigfoot news as well as his own spooky experience from the Stanley Hotel!
Mar 2, 2021 · 45 min
153. The Slide Rock Bolter
This week, the Road Trip takes us the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, home of the Slide Rock Bolter! This oversized land whale is known to gobble up anything in its path as it careens down mountainsides like a toboggan!

Cryptid Campfire

172. Mark Matzke

171. Van Meter Visitor

170. Tall Tales #28 Enfield Horror

169. Doug Hajicek

168. Campfire Chats Vol. 1

167. Tobias Wayland Returns!

166. Bussin Bessie

165. The Albatwitch

164. Tall Tales #27 Sewer Gators

163. Humorous Humanoids

162. Montauk Monster

161. Return of the Jersey Devil

160. Bunnyman of Virginia

159. Lizardman of Scape Ore Swamp

158. California Creepypasta

157. Honey Island Swamp Monster

156. Tall Tales #26 Bear King and the Donkey Lady

155. La Lechuza

154. Connor Anderson

153. The Slide Rock Bolter