Cryptids Decrypted

Cryptids Decrypted

By Ashton MacaulaySociety & Culture
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Cryptids Decrypted episodes

  • Cryptid Royale - Creatures of the Deep

    On this episode of Cryptids Decrypted, John and Ashton break down four famous ocean cryptids, The Megaladon, Cadborosaurus, The Ningen, and The Kraken. After this, Cryptids Decrypted will be taking a short break, but will be back in the new year with more content!
    If you're looking for the Man of the Mountain audio drama, we have sadly taken it down. You can still purchase paperbacks/e-books on Amazon, or signed copies at MacAshton.com/Shop.

    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)

    42 min
  • Inter-Dimensional Creatures of the Deep - David George Gordon Interview

    For episode 9 of Cryptids Decrypted, we're talking with our first guest, David George Gordon, again! This time, we're getting into lake/sea monsters and the possibility of inter-dimensional cryptids. If you want to listen to David's first episode, you can check it out here. 

    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)

    50 min
  • A Man of the Mountain - Trailer

    Hi All, no new episode this week, but here's why! I've been working on an audio drama surrounding a man who desperately wants to keep the Bigfoot legend alive, and the tabloid reporter trying to stop him. It's a prequel to my first book, but that doesn't mean you need to read the book to enjoy it.


    First two episodes are up now and all future episodes will be free as well: https://anchor.fm/man-of-the-mountain

    Link to raw David George Gordon Sea Monster Interview: https://youtu.be/OF6RdTRmzEQ

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    Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cryptids-decrypted/support
    4 min
  • A History of the Mystery - The Jersey Devil

    Together, Ashton Macaulay, Tyler Mitchell and John Ceccareli break down the history of the wild Jersey Devil myth. You might ask yourself: Who are these dudes and what gives them the right? Well, the answer is, they have microphones and access to a high speed internet connection, which passes for expertise these days. Hope you enjoy the episode, be sure to rate and subscribe!
    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)

    49 min
  • Writing the Book on the Jersey Devil - Dr. Brian Regal Interview

    In this episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay interviews Dr. Brian Regal, an expert in the origins of the Jersey Devil myth. Dr. Regal has written two books about cryptids and the people who study them, and is a Science History professor at Kean University. Together, Ashton and Dr. Regal dive into the origins of the Jersey Devil myth and what has made it stick in the minds of the public for so long.

    For more information on Dr. Regal, you can check out his website.

    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)

    48 min
  • Mutual UFO Network Executive Director - Jan C Harzan Interview

    In this episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay, an expert in fictional interpretations of mythological creatures, interviews Jan C. Harzan, the executive director of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON). They get in to everything from nuclear engineering to Jan's own encounter with a UFO as a child. 

    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).

    Check out my latest project, A Man of the Mountain, the story of a man who goes too far to protect the Bigfoot legend and the tabloid reporter hell bent on stopping him! IT'S FREE https://anchor.fm/man-of-the-mountain

    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)

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    Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cryptids-decrypted/support
    47 min
  • Roswell - A History of the Mystery

    In this episode of Cryptids Decrypted Ashton Macaulay, an expert in fictional accounts of the mythological and co-host Tyler Mitchell, all-around expert, explore the history of the Roswell conspiracy.


    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)

    52 min
  • Yeti - A History of the Mystery

    In this, the fourth episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay, Tyler Mitchell, and John Ceccarelli discuss the history and origins of the yeti legend. 


    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)


    49 min
  • WWII, Yetis, and Bigfoot - Peter Byrne Interview

    In the third episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay, an expert on fictional accounts of mythical creatures, interviews Peter Byrne, a life-long cryptid hunter. Peter spent over five years searching for the yeti in the Himalayas and three decades looking for Bigfoot in the united states. This episode is a fascinating look at what it's like to dedicate one's life to the hunt for creatures that live on the fringe of reality. 

    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)

    41 min
  • Bigfoot - A History of the Mystery

    In the second episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay and Tyler Mitchell break down the history of the Bigfoot legend from cave paintings to modern-day grainy footage. If you like the episode, tell a friend and if possible, rate it on the platform you listen to! Thanks for listening, and enjoy.

    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)

    59 min

About Cryptids Decrypted

From the publisher's feed

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.