The bloodbath continues with week 2 of the 2022 Miss Cryptid Contest of Champions! This week of the Miss Cryptid Contest features the Specter Moose of Maine, Gef the Talking Mongoose, and the Beast of Gevaudan. A phantasmal legend of a creature. A legendary creature of a phantasm. And a creature phantom of legend. These […]
Tag: Folklore
Miss Cryptid 2022 Week 1
After 9 years of putrid pageantry, the Miss Cryptid Contest is ready to crown an ultimate champion! The 2022 Miss Cryptid Contest of Champions begins with Batsquatch versus Rusalka versus Pukwudgie in a bloodily-beautiful battle royale! This year’s contest pits the beast of the beast against each other, as the winners of every contest will […]
Ep 266: Mysteries in the Mist with WT Watson
Flora welcomes author WT Watson back to the show to discuss his new work, Mysteries in the Mist: Mist, Fog, and Clouds in the Paranormal. Folklore and Fortean researcher WT Watson brings his expert clarity to foggy topics in Mysteries in the Mist. Just about every Fortean topic is covered in Watson’s new book. From aliens and […]
Ep 264: Moosham Castle
Season 10 draws to a close with Moosham Castle, a throwback episode from the Extrasode back catalogue. A location rich in gory history, Moosham Castle in Austria is infamous for hauntings, witch trials, and bloody tales among a wild socioeconomic history. David takes you on a tour of castle’s history and claims. Tales of werewolves […]
Ep 262: Phantom Black Dogs with WT Watson
David welcomes author WT Watson to the show to discuss the phantom black dog phenomenon! Author of Phantom Black Dogs: Walkers of the Liminal Way WT Watson joins the show to talk about his work and research into black dog folklore. Stories and encounters litter his book and he shares some in this episode. Huge black […]
Ep 260: Railway Ghosts
Flora kicks off Blurry Photober (a little late) with an express train of railway ghosts! Haunted stations, haunting trains, and spectral haunts as well as railroad superstitions make up this collection of railway ghosts. International spooks and spots from India, Singapore, and Italy are the first destinations. Superstitions of railroad workers offers a scenic view […]
Ep 258: Nathan Isaac, The Penny Royal Podcast
Flora is joined by Nathan Isaac, host and writer of the Penny Royal Podcast for a fascinating discussion of oddities in Pulaski Co., Kentucky. Somerset, KY resident Nathan Isaac has been researching strange phenomena in and around Pulaski Co. on the Penny Royal Podcast for years. While some places might have some weird stories, Somerset […]
Ep 257: Campfire Ghost Stories 9
Marshmallows? Check. Hammock? Check. Spine-tingling campfire ghost stories and some extra jorts? Check yeah! Flora brings the campfire ghost stories fright with a couple shivery shorts, a classic of English Lit, and gory little poem! Dark shadows on the stairs might be the least threatening thing at this campsite. If you want safety and security […]
Miss Cryptid 2021 Roundup
The 2021 Miss Cryptid Contest is almost over, and the best is saved for last in this finalist roundup! The winner of week 3 is announced, the finalists are set, and now it’s up to you to decide who should emerge victorious in this Miss Cryptid Roundup! Hear who joins the winners of weeks one […]
Miss Cryptid 2021 Week 3
This year’s Miss Cryptid Contest winds to a close with our final 3 contestants! Another smattering of worldly folklore is in store with the Mushussu, Oregon Bandage Man, and Curupira. Join David as he takes you to ancient Sumeria to learn about the Splendor Serpent. Hop over to Oregon for a short but terrifying urban […]