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.

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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...

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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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.