Cryptids Decrypted

On this episode, John and Ashton breakdown the famous cryptids of American Folklore in another edition of Cryptid Royale! Jackalopes, Hodags, Tessie, and the Mothman all enter the arena, but only one can leave... as our favorite. 

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, you can check out his Amazon Page. 

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

Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS

Content Provider: LynneMusic

Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

In this episode, John and Ashton break down Chupacabra Territory, a found footage horror film about a group of 20-somethings that go out in search of the legendary chupacabra. If you want to give this movie a watch (not recommended), it is available for free if you have an Amazon Prime membership here: https://www.amazon.com/Chupacabra-Territory-Sarah-Nicklin/dp/B07HFKLLD3/
If you want to buy signed copies of Ashton's books, please reach out at [email protected], or message him on twitter(@RealMacAshton). If you want non-signed or e-copies, you can find all of his work on Amazon or anywhere else books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/Ashton-Macaulay/e/B07C1J3V8P

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

Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

Content Provider: LynneMusic

Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week, Ashton and John break down the gruesome origins of the Wendigo legend. From Native American possession, to cannibalism, this episode really has it all. 

If you're looking to read Ashton's Wendigo short stories, they are on his website, here: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. 
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A

Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS

Content Provider: LynneMusic

Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week, Ashton, Tyler and John dive into a myth that spans centuries, Thunderbirds. From Native American storytelling to cowboys shooting at alien craft, this myth really has it all. Hope you enjoy!

If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe a and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. 

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

Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS

Content Provider: LynneMusic

Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week Ashton Macaulay, expert in ficional accounts of mythological creatures is interviewing self-categorized science-based paranormal investigator, Benjamin Radford. They get into Benjamin's famous debunking of the Chupacabra myth origin, and general thoughts on the cryptozoology as a whole. 

You can find Benjamin on Twitter at: @BTRadford

If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe a and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. 

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

Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS

Content Provider: LynneMusic

Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week, we're breaking down the most beloved cryptid film of all time, Harry and the Hendersons. It's a new format, but there is plenty of other cryptid cinema for us to check out if you end up liking it!

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

Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

Content Provider: LynneMusic

Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week, we're breaking down one of the most popular myths of the 20th century, El Chupacabra. If you like weird stories about aliens breaking out of government labs, farmers' autopsy reports, and some great conspiracy fodder, this is the one for you. 

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

Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

Content Provider: LynneMusic

Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

On this week's episode, John Ceccarelli and Ashton Macaulay dive into the waters of Ohio in search of the Loveland Frog Man. Ok, the diving is more metaphorical, but you catch my drift. It's an amazing episode with some truly bizarre stories you won't want to miss. 

Want to purchase Ashton's books? They're for sale everywhere: https://www.amazon.com/Ashton-Macaulay/e/B07C1J3V8P

Credit for the Frogman Cometh intro goes to Ashton Macaulay, who finally got off his ass and played an instrument.

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

Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

Content Provider: LynneMusic

Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week on Cryptids Decrypted, John Ceccarelli and Ashton Macaulay are talking about a fascinating myth from the Congo River Basin, Mokole Mbembe (pronounced M’Kay-lay Bem-bay, probably). It's a fascinating myth with incredible roots in 1900s dinosaur fever, and a fun episode all around. 

If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe and rate us and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).

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

Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

Content Provider: LynneMusic

Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)

for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

On this episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay interviews Kelly Milner Halls, author of over 50 books including cryptid guide books and much more! If you want to know more about her, you can find plenty of information on her website: https://www.wondersofweird.com/
If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe and rate us and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).

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

Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

Content Provider: LynneMusic

Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)