Cryptid Campfire

By Cryptid Campfire

What's Cryptid Campfire about?

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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Cryptid Campfire episodes:

04.10.2024
227. Squatchin with Mike Familant
In this exciting episode, Eli and Jasmine talk with Mike Familant, a Sasquatch researcher and filmmaker who hosts a YouTube Series called In the Shadow of Big Red Eye. They cover everything from Mike's original experience to his multi state...
02.28.2024
226. Hanging with Heather Moser
In this special edition of Cryptid Campfire, we talk to Small Town Monsters producer Heather Moser. Heather, also known as the Pagan Historian, hosts her own podcast, called The Lore You Know, as well as balancing many duties at Small...
02.15.2024
225. Musty Mammoths
Everyone’s favorite hairy elephants are said to be roaming around the Yukon and Siberia, but is there any truth to these claims? Join Eli, Alex and Jasmine as they address the elephant in the room in the first episode of...
12.19.2023
224. A Very Special Toddcast
In this special Cryptid Campfire interview, Eli chronicles Todd Hale's meteoric rise to fame in the Sasquatch world. We also dive into some of his work and theories on to what the habits of the Sasquatch creature are, and his...
11.30.2023
223. Highway Hibagon - The Japanese Bigfoot
In the mountains of Japan there lurks a creature that resembles the North American Sasquatch. Often referred to as the Hibagon, this supposed hominid stands at about five feet tall and scares unwitting farmers who happen across it. Sometimes called...
10.26.2023
222. Halloween Talk
Join the Campfire for a relaxed discussion about various different monsters of folklore, the real life inspirations behind the groundbreaking Frankenstein story and some of their favorite spooky movies! Live, laugh and love with us this Halloween season!
09.29.2023
221. The Pigman of Northfield
Deep within the state of Vermont stalks the Pigman of Northfield! Some say its the body of teenager Sam Harris who mysteriously vanished before Halloween in 1951, while others insist its something... else. Over seas, a similar creature stalks the...
08.29.2023
220. The Minnesota Iceman
In the late 1960's carnival goers across the United States had a chance to see something incredible... a creature frozen in a block of ice! Could it be evidence of a living Neanderthal or even a Sasquatch? The strange saga...
07.31.2023
219. The Gentle Grafton Monster
In summer of 1964, reporter Robert Cockrell witnessed something he could not explain while on his drive back home. A huge 9 foot tall creature with white skin and no head lurked by the side of the road. This was...
06.30.2023
218. The Dogman Triangle with Aaron Deese
Aaron Deese is an author and host of the podcast Hey Strangeness. Aaron compiled research on the dogman phenomenon in Texas and discovered a triangular pattern over the center of the state. This research was developed into a manuscript titled...
05.31.2023
217. The Brackish Beast of Gevaudan
The Beast of Gevaudan is one of the classics of real werewolf stories. From murdering dozens of peasants in the countryside of France, to its paranormal powers of disappearing into the mist and defying death, it's no wonder many thought...
04.29.2022
216. Campfire Sendoff
In this closing episode of Cryptid Campfire, Alex, Eli and Jasmine share some of their favorite episodes and create epic cryptid coliseum battles that close out the fictional storyline. They also share a heartfelt thank you to the Paranormal Network...
04.22.2022
215. Falkville Metal Man
In 1973, Chief of Police Jeff Greenhaw received a call about a crashed UFO on a local property in Falkville, Alabama. He responded to the call and met a strange humanoid covered in a metallic suit, and managed to take...
04.15.2022
214. Chupacabra vs the Alamo
Chupacabra vs the Alamo is a horror action movie starring Eric Estrada as a tough cop who is the last line of defense against an invasion of Chupacabras.
04.08.2022
213. Wiggly Wampus Cat
The Campfire visits the region of Appalachia, the home of the six legged Wampus Cat. Once a beautiful Cherokee maid, some say the Wampus Cat is a defender of the region while others say it is out to eat those...
04.07.2022
212. Tall Tales #32 Butterfly People of Missouri
In 2011, the city of Joplin Missouri was rattled by a devastating tornado. But once the winds were gone, reports of the butterfly people all witnessed by children began emerging. It is a strange saga of hope in a hopeless...
04.01.2022
211. Chambers Creature
In a small town in Ohio, is said to reside the Chambers Creature! A hippo like entity that glows green and terrorizes citizens. Starting in the late 80s and moving towards present day, what exactly is this creature? An escaped...
03.25.2022
210. Ropen Revisited!
In this week's exciting episode, Karac joins the Campfire once again to share some updated information on the ongoing Ropen case and shocking revelations of Jonathan Whitcomb that raises questions on just what is flying in the skies of Papua...
03.23.2022
209. Tall Tales #31 Giant Spiders
Eli teams up with Karac St. Laurent to discuss SPIDERS! That's right folks, spiders of enormous size have been reported from all over the globe on every major continent except Antarctica. They could be living anywhere, including your own backyard!...
03.11.2022
208. Stacy Brown Jr.
Stacy Brown Jr is a Sasquatch Researcher based out of Florida. After he and his father filmed a Sasquatch in 2011, and winning the Million Dollar Bigfoot show, he has since expanded his field of research into the realm of...
03.04.2022
207. Florida Trip Recap
Eli shares the story of his recent Sasquatch expedition to Florida in search of the Skunk Ape. From the Everglades to the pan handle, he recounts meeting various researchers and his various strange experiences of the trip. Visit us at...
02.25.2022
206. Unilateral Unicorns
Everyone knows of the magical unicorn, with its majestic horn protruding from its head, a horn with mystical healing properties. But is the Unicorn just a myth or is it based on something real? With almost every culture having some...
02.18.2022
205. Cadborosaurus
In this week’s exciting episode, the Campfire examines a sea mystery. Hundreds of people have claimed to see a “sea serpent” off the coast of British Columbia, and a supposed carcass was found in 1937, however, with such old evidence...
02.11.2022
204. The Olympic Project
The Olympic Project is a group of Sasquatch researchers that focus on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Each member brings a unique skill to the group that allows them to analyze and study the Sasquatch subject in unique ways....
02.04.2022
203. The Owlman of Mawnan Smith
In the late 1970s a winged humanoid creature was said to have stalked the small Cornish village of Mawnan. Its appearance has drawn comparisons to Mothman, but with a wizard by the name of Doc Shiels at the epicenter of...
01.28.2022
202. Sean Whitley
Sean Whitley is a film director and Fortean enthusiast. His most known in the field of cryptozoology for his film Southern Fried Bigfoot which came out in 2007. Sean talks with Eli and Jasmine about his overall love for cryptozoology,...
01.21.2022
201. Skunk Ape Safari Part 2
Join us around the Campfire as the Southern flavor continues. This week’s topics include the mystery Myakka photographs, which allegedly show a Skunk Ape in someone’s backyard and the Stacy Brown Jr. thermal video. What do these images mean for...
01.14.2022
200. Skunk Ape Safari Part 1
The Campfire heads down South to explore the mangrove forests of in search of Sasquatch’s smelly cousin, The Skunk Ape! Reports of a stinky, hairy creature go back centuries and continue into present day. We also discuss Dave Shealy, one...
01.07.2022
199. Cryptid Kickoff
The Campfire is back in a new year! First we take a look back at how far we've come in the crazy rollercoaster that was 2021, then we offer a sneak preview of some of the exciting things coming in...
12.17.2021
198. Yowie Wowie: Australia's Bigfoot
This week the campfire visit Australia to discuss its version of bigfoot. Yowie has been known to many in Australia as an aggressive Sasquatch like creature with an appetite for kangaroos! Is a blood thirsty ape really on the prowl...
12.17.2021
197. News Around the World 2
In this News Around the World episode, Alex and Eli cover some of the staggering news of the UFO world as well as newly reported sightings!
12.10.2021
196. Bounding Burrunjor: Australia's Living Dinosaur
Cryptid Campfire heads to Australia this week to discuss Australia’s living Dino! Said to roam the Outback, this T-Rex hunts Kangaroos and cattle, causing all who see it to run away in terror… or perhaps its a figment of their...
12.03.2021
195. A Clockwork Orang
In this exciting double feature, the Campfire visits the islands of Indonesia where two humanoid like cryptids are said to roam. First there is the Orang Bati, a flying monkey of sorts that is said to raid villages in the...
12.01.2021
194. News around the world 1
In this News around the World episode, Alex and Eli cover everything from Dogmen in Australia to giant worms in the sea! Everything from new flavors of milk to the new version of Project Bluebook (they thought we wouldn't notice)....
11.26.2021
193. Manic Manticore
Tales from Persia tell of a strange beast, with the body of a lion, a tail of a scorpion and the face of a MAN. The sound of this ominous creature is a trumpet and its call means death. You...
11.19.2021
192. The Loch Ness Monster Part 3 - Wizards, Exorcisms and Research
In the final part of the Nessie Trilogy, the Campfire takes a look at the long history of some of the characters involved in the Loch’s legacy. From researchers who had a change of faith, to priests who believed they...
11.12.2021
191. The Loch Ness monster Part 2 - The Infamous Photograph
The second part of the Loch Ness monster trilogy explores the exciting year of 1933, where sightings of the monster were at an all time high. From various road sightings to the infamous Surgeon’s photograph, there is much to dissect...
11.05.2021
190. The Loch Ness Monster Part 1 - Kelpies, Warlocks and Saints of Loch Ness
In the first part of the Loch Ness monster series, we cover much of the early history of the monster. From the legends of the Saints repelling Nessie with prayer, to full on Wizard battles with it there is a...
10.30.2021
189. Jumpin' Giants
Giants once roamed the Earth, or did they? This week, the crew examines some of the most famous giant stories of all time from the Giant of Kandahar to the Cardiff Giant, and the wild theories surrounding their existence. Join...
10.22.2021
188. Kooky Kongamato
In the deepest jungles of Africa, a prehistoric monster is said to roam the skies, terrorizing all those who live on the ground. It is known only by its name Kongamato. This week, Alex, Eli and Jasmine visit Northern Zambia...
10.21.2021
187. Tall Tales #30 The Man Eating Tree of Madagascar
Eli and Alex take a little detour to discuss the Man Eating Tree of Madagascar. Its thick, its strong and its got tentacles that will crush you down into a paste! Join us, this spooky season for a delightfully strange...
10.15.2021
186. Nandi Bear
The crew examines sighting reports of the mysterious African beast known as the Nandi Bear. The nocturnal creature has a knack for eating brains and may or may not be a cyclops! Join us around the Campfire as we try...
10.08.2021
185. Naughty Ningen
This week, Cryptid Campfire travels to the coldest region of the world, Antarctica. Here they will examine the popular legend of the Ningen, a giant, man like aquatic being witnessed only by Japanese Whalers. Can they separate fact from fiction,...
10.01.2021
184. Yappy Yakumama
In the jungles of South America, a big secret is hidden. The Yakumama is a force of nature, said to be Mother Water, she controls the waterways of the Amazon and sometimes wreaks havoc on villages of people. Gather around...
09.24.2021
183. Dubious Duendes
In the jungles and homes of Latin America the Duende is reported to live. Two feet tall and full of mischief, this wandering being is sometimes said to be a helper and sometimes a nuisance. Is there truth to the...
08.16.2021
182. Campfire Chats Vol. 3
This month in the NEWS! We remember the life of Champ researcher Scott Mardis and Bigfoot researcher Cliff Olson. We discuss new UFO reports from Minnesota as well as a new Loch Ness Monster sighting!
08.03.2021
181. Filming Beyond the Trail
Coming from the field is a sneak peek of the work Eli has been doing with Aleksandar Petakov for the new Small Town Monsters series: Beyond the Trail. They discuss their road trip journey from California to Oregon on the...
07.23.2021
180. The Dark Watchers
The Dark Watchers are seen in the Santa Lucia Mountains of California's central coast. They are tall, silhouetted figures sometimes reported with a walking stick, but always, always watching. Approaching these mysterious figures causes them to vanish and if you're...
07.03.2021
179. Marc Myrsell
Marc Myrsell is the modish Maestro of all things Ape Canyon. As a follow up to our recent episode on the Incident, we decided to have Marc on to discuss the event in more detail, answer questions we had on...
06.29.2021
178. Battle of Ape Canyon
In 1924, a battle between five miners and several Sasquatches took place in a canyon near Mt. St. Helens. Due to the horrific nature of the attack, the canyon lives on in infamy as Ape Canyon. Who won? Who lost?...

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Cryptid Campfire episodes:

227. Squatchin with Mike Familant

226. Hanging with Heather Moser

225. Musty Mammoths

224. A Very Special Toddcast

223. Highway Hibagon - The Japanese Bigfoot

222. Halloween Talk

221. The Pigman of Northfield

220. The Minnesota Iceman

219. The Gentle Grafton Monster

218. The Dogman Triangle with Aaron Deese

217. The Brackish Beast of Gevaudan

216. Campfire Sendoff

215. Falkville Metal Man

214. Chupacabra vs the Alamo

213. Wiggly Wampus Cat

212. Tall Tales #32 Butterfly People of Missouri

211. Chambers Creature

210. Ropen Revisited!

209. Tall Tales #31 Giant Spiders

208. Stacy Brown Jr.

207. Florida Trip Recap

206. Unilateral Unicorns

205. Cadborosaurus

204. The Olympic Project

203. The Owlman of Mawnan Smith

202. Sean Whitley

201. Skunk Ape Safari Part 2

200. Skunk Ape Safari Part 1

199. Cryptid Kickoff

198. Yowie Wowie: Australia's Bigfoot

197. News Around the World 2

196. Bounding Burrunjor: Australia's Living Dinosaur

195. A Clockwork Orang

194. News around the world 1

193. Manic Manticore

192. The Loch Ness Monster Part 3 - Wizards, Exorcisms and Research

191. The Loch Ness monster Part 2 - The Infamous Photograph

190. The Loch Ness Monster Part 1 - Kelpies, Warlocks and Saints of Loch Ness

189. Jumpin' Giants

188. Kooky Kongamato

187. Tall Tales #30 The Man Eating Tree of Madagascar

186. Nandi Bear

185. Naughty Ningen

184. Yappy Yakumama

183. Dubious Duendes

182. Campfire Chats Vol. 3

181. Filming Beyond the Trail

180. The Dark Watchers

179. Marc Myrsell

178. Battle of Ape Canyon