Tales from the Cryptid Corner 2

Hey Wildlings! Do you ever wonder about things that go “bump” in the night? Do you love ghost stories? What about murky mysteries of the supernatural? In this episode we’ll tickle all your scary bones with a marvelous mashup of Halloween fun! You’ll find out just where Halloween traditions like pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating come from as Nichole and Evan trace the holiday all the way back to its ancient roots. You’ll learn of a peculiar American hometown custom of telling jokes if you want to get your sweet reward. We’ll teach you some spooky jokes, too — just in case you need one or two to get your hands on that sweet candy! If you love cryptids, you’re in for a treat, not a trick! Evan presents a who’s who of the weirdest, wackiest, and most hotly contested unverifiable phenomena, from The Barbegazi to La Lechuza! So grab a treat, sit back, and get ready for our haunted, hilarious Halloween episode. Let’s get wild! Listen now and discover the spookiest creatures around! Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message. Timestamps for this episode are available below. 00:00 - Tales from Cryptid Corner 2 Intro 01:19 - The Loch Ness Monster (from Ep. 20 "Red Cards and Redheads") 07:12 - Trading Punchlines for Candy in St.Louis 11:52 - The Bermuda Triangle (from Ep. 19 "The Shortest (and Sweetest!) Month") 16:39 - Costume Ideas with Crow Agency Elementary 5th Graders 18:02 - Haunted Halloween History 19:43 - La Lechuza (from Ep. 21 "Cataract Canyons & Penpal by Podcast") 22:42 - Jack O'Lanterns 23:27 - Blobs! (from Ep. 23 "Endless Summer") 27:44 - Spooky Joke Time! 28:34 - The Barbegazi (from Ep. 18 "What is a New Year") 30:29 - Dracula (from "Tales from the Cryptid Corner") 34:25 - Conclusion 34:40 - Credits + Call for Reviews + Word of Mouth 35:12 - Bloopers wildinterest.com