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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Nov 17, 2020 · 55 min
132. Stories from the Campfire 2
We return to the Campfire with more spooky stories, this time harkening back to one of our early episodes. We share some of our spooky experiences as well as those from around the interwebs!
Nov 13, 2020 · 57 min
131. 401 Files
Eli sits down with Ben Walgate of 401 Files YouTube Channel. Ben is a extra terrestrial, paranormal and cryptid researcher who has established a name for himself through his successful YouTube Channel where he shares his enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject.
Nov 10, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
130. Glitches in the Matrix
We've teased it, we've squeezed it and we finally appeased it! The Glitches in the Matrix has finally arrived. Alex, Jasmine and Eli share some of the strangest stories from the internet and their personal lives about cases of possible glitches that happened IN REAL LIFE! So strap in, stay in and get ready for a wild ride that'll leave you scratching your head!
Oct 30, 2020 · 58 min
129. The Cryptid Bartender
Eli gets to sit down the with Cryptid Bartender: Harley Sweat! They discuss everything from cocktails to Bigfoot and nearly everything in between. So gather around the Campfire this week for a very special interview a long time coming!
Oct 27, 2020 · 48 min
128. Spooky Legends
In our finale to the Spooktober series Eli, Jasmine and Alex all cover three different topics that are sure to terrify you! Everything from Japanese ghosts, to creepy historical doppelgangers to the evil nun, Valak, everything is covered!
Oct 24, 2020 · 45 min
127. Tall Tales #20 Grungy Gremlins
Gremlins, you know them as mischievous trouble makers, but where did the legend arise from? The answer is surprising! Plus, you may even find out about some real life sightings of gremlins, including one from the great Charles Lindbergh!
Oct 20, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min
126. The Beast of Bray Road
Does a small 4 mile stretch of road in Wisconsin serve as home to a werewolf like beast? Could it be, as some witnesses say, a creature of hell summoned through some unholy ritual? We discuss it all in this week's Spooktober episode!
Oct 16, 2020 · 43 min
125. DA Roberts
Eli sits down with author and cryptozoology fanatic, DA Roberts. He's written over a dozen books on cryptids and the paranormal. They have a discussion about literature, horror and their favorite authors!
Oct 13, 2020 · 1 hr 23 min
124. Zesty Zombies
BRAINZ! Hope all the fans of the Campfire are enjoying the Spooktober! This week we have another undead nightmare for you, Zombies! Everything from real life zombie diseases, to the George Romero flick's are discussed this week around the Campfire!
Oct 9, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
123. Tall Tales #19 The Mummy's Curse
Eli is no longer solo camping! Alex joins in and tackles the mysteries of the Mummies in this week's Tall Tale! Everything from King Tut's tomb to Buddhist self mummification, from Boris Karloff to Tom Cruise and everything in between is discussed and more! Hope you all enjoy this episode!
Oct 6, 2020 · 1 hr 58 min
122. Vexatious Vampires
In the thrilling first episode of Spooktober, the trio covers the undead horrors of the night: VAMPIRES! We hope you're scared by it, perhaps even horrified by it. Somewhere between losing your mind and the sleepless nights that shall inevitably ensue, we hope you find enjoyment. And if you find yourself within the confines of this monster episode, well, we warned you.
Oct 2, 2020 · 49 min
121. Squatchy Weirdness
In the sequel to the Future of Champ episode, Eli Watson, Aleks Petakov and Karac St. Laurent discuss their squatchy encounters throughout the United States, while also having a spooky encounter while recording the episode. Its the perfect way to kick off Spooktober! As an update, the strange smell that we describe during the episode is believed to have come from a dead porcupine that we found a little off the path in the morning. Because it was so dark when we arrived we didn't see and had no idea what was creating the smell. As an extra bonus, check our website to find the link to the strange noises Petakov recorded in this exact spot!
Sep 29, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min
120. Asiatic Fox Mythology
Eli, Jasmine and Alex meet up to discuss something a little different this time, mythology! While not necessarily cryptozoological, we discuss the similarities between three different cultures' nine tailed fox mythology. Its fun, its interesting and we had a blast making it, hope you have you fun listening to it!
Sep 26, 2020 · 23 min
119. Tall Tales #18 Stellar's Sea Ape
The oceans are vast and unexplored and if one is lucky they may catch a glimpse of something no one ever will again. Amidst the backdrop of one of the most historically important expeditions, is the sighting of Stellar's Sea Ape. Due to his untimely death, this enigma has remained with us to this day, as an unexplained and unsolvable sighting.
Sep 22, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
118. The Future of Champ
In the very first Cryptid Campfire around an actual campfire, Eli sits down with Karac St. Laurent and Aleksandar Petakov to discuss Chasing Legends, Release the Bodette Film and the future of Champ research. This episode was a lot of fun to record and I hope I can continue to record more episodes in front of an actual fire in the future. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I had fun making it!
Sep 15, 2020 · 47 min
117. Rugged Rougarou
This week Eli, Jasmine and Alex take a little trip down to the bayous of New Orleans to look into the history of the mystery of a werewolf creature. In Cajun folklore, the Rougarou is a curse that one inflicts on themselves if one does not follow Lent for 7 consecutive years. Join us around the Campfire as we discuss this sinning cynic of a cryptid!
Sep 11, 2020 · 14 min
116. Tall Tales #17 Kinderhook Blob
Eli ventures into the woods of Kinderhook New York, by himself, alone, to face off with the incredibly terrifying Kinderhook Blob! This shapeless entity was the haunt back in the 60s but today it is nothing more than another cryptid to be defeated by Eli Watson!116. Tall Tales #17 Kinderhook Blob
Sep 8, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
115. Dubious Dobhar-Chu
In a return to form, the Campfire Crew visits Ireland to discuss the King of all Lakes and Father of all Otters. That's right you guessed it: The Dobhar-Chu! This cryptid is said to lurk in the lakes of Ireland, seeking out human flesh to satiate its insatiable bloodlust! Join us around the Campfire to hear all the spooky tales this one has in store!
Sep 4, 2020 · 55 min
114. Ryan Cavalline
Ryan Cavalline is a director from Pennsylvania who has worked on a plethora of films, including the newly released Mountain Devil 2 which is available on Amazon Prime. Mountain Devil 2 follows the investigation into the identity of anonymous author, Jan Klement, who published a book titled The Creature: Personal Experiences with Bigfoot in 1976.
Sep 1, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
113. The Forest Fleur
Joining the Campfire this week is Emily, creator of the website, podcast, blog and online store known as the Forest Fleur. She shares her unique perspective on the Sasquatch creatures as well as discussing her eco friendly products that she sells online.

Cryptid Campfire

132. Stories from the Campfire 2

131. 401 Files

130. Glitches in the Matrix

129. The Cryptid Bartender

128. Spooky Legends

127. Tall Tales #20 Grungy Gremlins

126. The Beast of Bray Road

125. DA Roberts

124. Zesty Zombies

123. Tall Tales #19 The Mummy's Curse

122. Vexatious Vampires

121. Squatchy Weirdness

120. Asiatic Fox Mythology

119. Tall Tales #18 Stellar's Sea Ape

118. The Future of Champ

117. Rugged Rougarou

116. Tall Tales #17 Kinderhook Blob

115. Dubious Dobhar-Chu

114. Ryan Cavalline

113. The Forest Fleur