Cryptids Decrypted

Cryptids Decrypted

By Ashton MacaulaySociety & Culture
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Cryptids Decrypted episodes

  • 409 - Legends Royale

    That's right, we're doing two royale episodes this season! In today's episode, John and Ashton tackle urban legends from across the United States and actually develop a rating system to see how they stack up.

    Wanna read a science fiction, crab-based, political thriller? MacAshton.com/Library


    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshton

    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: LynneMusic

    49 min
  • 408 - Skinwalker Ranch

    This week, we're getting into cattle mutilations, lights, in the sky, and the many mysteries of Skinwalker Ranch. It's basically a thirty minute Conspiracy Corner, so strap in. 


    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshton


    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: LynneMusic

    41 min
  • 407 - The Loch Ness Monster

    This week, listen as John and Ashton figure out what giant eels, secret Scottish nuclear programs, and Scooby-Doo have in common. That's right, they're finally doing The Loch Ness Monster, a creature that has been on the logo since Episode One!

    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshton

    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: LynneMusic

    33 min
  • 406 - Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Interview

    This week, Ashton interviews Dr. Jeff Meldrum, professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State, and well known for his research into the existence of sasquatch. It's a fascinating conversation, and well worth a listen. 


    For more info on The Relic Hominoid Inquiry, check out this website: https://www.isu.edu/rhi/

    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshton

    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: LynneMusic

    1 hr 2 min
  • Holiday Special - Krampus

    It's another History of the Mythtery, this time with Krampus, a wonderful holiday myth hailing from Western Europe. John and Ashton break down the origins of this myth and how its celebrated in the modern day.

    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshton

    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: LynneMusic

    25 min
  • 405 - Cinema Decrypted - Sasquatch (Hulu Documentary)

    This week, John and Ashton are diving into the documentary, Sasquatch, available to stream on Hulu. Drawn in by the promise of actual sasquatch research, this series may not have been what it seemed...

    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshton

    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: LynneMusic

    45 min
  • 404 - The Flatwoods Monster

    This week, John and Ashton are headed to West Virginia, well digitally, because we don't make any money here and there's a pandemic on. Whatever, they're talking about the Flatwoods monster, a myth about a meteorite, creatures from outer space, and oversized chairs!

    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshton

    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: LynneMusic

    33 min
  • 403 - Slenderman

    The internet, a wretched hive of scum and villainy, home to wonderful podcasts, and the birth place of an infamous urban legend. This week, John and Ashton discuss Slenderman, an urban legend born of the internet, but with real-world consequences. It's a fascinating dive into the shallow end of the internet.

    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshton

    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: LynneMusic

    36 min
  • 402 - La Llorona & La Madremonte

    This week, John and Ashton tackle two myths about vengeful spirits, La Madremonte and La Llorona. It's a fascinating journey to the spirit world of Central and South America.


    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshton

    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: LynneMusic

    37 min
  • 401 - Ghosts, Gouls, and Frauds - Interview w/Benjamin Radford

    Benjamin Radford is back to kick off Season 4! We're talking all about things that go bump in the night, and the people trying to make a buck off scaring innocent homeowners. It's a great conversation with more than a few Scooby-Doo-esque anectdotes. Enjoy!

    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshton

    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: LynneMusic

    1 hr 4 min

About Cryptids Decrypted

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Cryptids Decrypted is a podcast about diving into the research surrounding creatures from the fringe of reality and the people dedicated to studying them. The host, Ashton Macaulay is an expert in fictional accounts of mythical creatures and aims to examine all sides of cryptozoology from skepticism to full on believers.