In the  season finale of Enter the Rift Season 2, hosts Kenny and Garrett talk about the enigmatic world of gnomes—not the charming garden statues, but the folklore creatures known for their trickery, tiny cars, and occasionally sinister antics. From playful woodland helpers to malevolent entities, this episode explores gnome encounters across the U.S. and U.K.

Sources: 

• The Wollaton Park Gnomes
• Mushroom Hunter Observes Gnome
• Gnome manifests in Kentucky
• Encounters with Gnomes Part 1
• Encounters with Gnomes Part 2
• Strange Encounters with Real Gnomes

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In this episode we cover 5 allegedly true eyewitness encounters with Pale Crawlers. Cryptid beings similar to the "Rake" creepypasta. Very tall and thin humanoids with very pale gray to white skin that move by crawling in a very uncanny fashion. 

Sources: 

• Creepy 'Pale Crawler Humanoid' Experiences 
• Pocono Mountaind Pennsylvania Story
• Penelope like crawler in the Sierra Nevadas
• The Yorktown Texas Encounter
• Gulf Shores Alabama Crawler 

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Join us as we explore New Orleans’ vampire legends. From the blood-drinking Carter Brothers of the 1930s to the mysterious Casket Girls and the enigmatic Jacques St. Germaine, the French Quarter brims with eerie tales. The episode also dives into modern vampire subcultures and a chilling encounter with a pale, wall-climbing creature. 

Sources:

• The History of the New Orleans Vampire Association
• Real Life Vampires in New Orleans and Atlanta
• Why is New Orleans Famous for Vampires
• 10 Creepy Facts and Legends about New Orleans
• What is the Mysterious Connection between New Orleans, Vampires, and the Ursuline Nuns?
• Vampires of New Orleans-Kate M Colby
• Mysterious Universe: A real Immortal Vampire in New Orleans
• Nature: The Real Vampires of New Orleans and Buffalo
• New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours
• Bizarre Pale Humanoid Encounter in New Orleans
• Reddit: r/vampires- New Orleans Vampires real?
• Terrebone Parish Library
• The Conversation: what we do in the Shadows

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In this episode we talk about Alien Big Cats, mysterious felines spotted far from their natural habitats. From the Beast of Exmoor to Appalachian black panthers, we get into global sightings, rational theories like escaped pets, and paranormal claims of shapeshifters and interdimensional beings.

Sources:

• wikipedia
• Altas Obscura
• Paranormal Database
• Psmag
• dinoanimals
• skeptoid
• The Week
• Mysterious universe
• Myterious Universe 2022
• Mysterious Universe 2018
• cryptid index
• New Animal
• Cryptidz Wiki
• Mountain Lion.org 
• GON.com

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Spontaneous Human Combustion
Join hosts Kenny and Garrett as they get into the mystery of spontaneous human combustion (SHC)—where people burst into flames with no apparent cause. From a 14th-century knight torched after too much wine to a 2011 Irishman officially ruled an SHC victim, we explore bizarre historical cases, common traits (think elderly alcoholics and detached limbs), and wild theories. Is it the "wick effect" turning bodies into candles, ball lightning zapping folks, or something spookier like Kundalini energy gone rogue? 

Sources:

• Spontaneous Human Combustion- Wiki 
• Is Spontaneous Human Combustion Real?
• Spontaneous human combustion in the light of the 21st century
• History- Is sponatneous human Combustion real?
• Spontaneous Human Combustion: 5 apparent instances that no one can explain
• Is Spontaneous Human Combustion Real? The Science Behind This Baffling Phenomenon
• Spontaneous Human Combustion IS real 
• The mysterious case of people who burst into flames for no reason
• The Energy of Kundalini
• Some Theories About Spontaneous Human Combustion
• SHC and Ball Lightning
• Ball Lightning scientists remain in the dark
• John Irving Bentley- SHC
• Brian J Ford's Experiment 

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In this episode we talk about some of the peculiar and eerie phenomena of the American Southwest. The mysterious Taos Hum in New Mexico, where only a small fraction of people can hear a constant low-frequency noise. The episode also covers the haunted history of the Devil's Highway, US Route 666, known for its high accident rate and paranormal sightings, including phantom vehicles and hellhounds. Lastly, they explore the legend of the Mogollon Monster in Arizona, often described as the state's version of Bigfoot, with reports dating back to the early 20th century. 

00:00 Welcome to Enter the Rift Podcast
00:57 The Mystery of the Taos Hum
06:43 Exploring the Devil's Highway
16:12 The Legend of the Mongollon Monster
22:33 Theories and Speculations
27:58 Conclusion and Farewell

Sources:

• Investigating the Mystery of the Taos Hum 
• The Unexplained Phenomenon of Highway 666
• The Mogollon Monster

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This week, Kenny and Garrett dive into the Pine Barrens of New Jersey to unravel the legend of the Jersey Devil—a bat-winged, horse-headed, hoofed oddball that’s been spooking locals since 1735. From cursed births to cannonball-proof shenanigans, this episode’s got it all!

• The Origin Story: Meet Mother Leeds, the overwhelmed mom of 12 who might’ve accidentally hexed her 13th kid into becoming a flying devil-baby. Did it slaughter the room or just slap folks with its tail before yeeting out the chimney? Depends on who’s telling the tale!
• Historical Hijinks: Commodore Stephen Decatur blasts the beast with a cannonball (spoiler: it didn’t care), Napoleon’s brother Joseph gets hissed at while hunting, and Garrett wonders if ergot’s to blame for these wild sightings.
• 1909 Madness: Schools shut down, trolley cars get attacked, and the Jersey Devil takes a fire hose to the face during a week-long rampage that had everyone losing their minds. Mass hysteria or just too much vintage Coca-Cola?
• Modern Mayhem: From a cab driver’s tire-changing nightmare to college kids fleeing a tent-stomping cryptid, the Devil’s still out there—maybe denting cars, maybe yeeting phones.
• What’s It Really? Sandhill crane? Black bear? A wino in a poncho? Garrett’s betting on a kangaroo with a kite duct-taped to it, while Kenny’s pretty sure something freaky’s lurking in the pines.

Housekeeping Note: We’re switching to a bi-weekly release schedule for a bit.

Sources:

American Folklore - The Jersey Devil

APP.com - Jersey Devil Very Real to Pine Barrens Origin

Atlantic County NJ - Jersey Devil Fact or Fiction

Gen X Traveler - The Jersey Devil: Legend, Lore, Hoax

Gloucester City News - In 1909, The Jersey Devil

History Collection - 16 Creepy Alleged Sightings of the Jersey Devil

Jersey History - Legend of the Jersey Devil

Pine Barrens Institute - Historical Cryptid Headlines: Jersey Devil

The Digest Online - Jersey Devil & Pine Barrens

What Lies Beyond - 200 Years of Jersey Devil Encounters

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The Loveland Frogman: Urban Legend or Cryptid?

In Season 2, Episode 3 of the Into the Rift podcast, we get into the legend of the Loveland Frogman from Loveland, Ohio. We discuss reported sightings from the 1950s, 1972 police encounters, and a more recent sighting in 2016. The conversation explores various details and inconsistencies in the stories, questioning whether the Frogman is an urban legend, a cryptid, or a misidentified creature. The episode also highlights the local fascination with the Frogman, noting the town's festival celebrating the legend.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:21 The Loveland Frogman: First Sighting in the 1950s
06:41 The Loveland Frogman: Police Encounters in 1972
17:53 Modern Sightings and Theories
33:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Sources:

• The Legend of the Loveland Frogman
• Cryptid Profile: The Loveland Frogman
• Lore of The Loveland Frogman
• Skeptoid podcast
• Did The 'Loveland Frogman' Return?
• The Loveland Frogmen
• Officer who Shot 'Loveland Frogman'

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Gargoyle Sightings: Legends, Modern Encounters, and Crackhead Theories

In this episode we get into the topic of gargoyles, exploring both historical legends and modern sightings. They begin with the 7th-century French legend of La Gargouille. The discussion then moves to modern sightings across the United States, including the 'Demon Leaper' in the 1880s, the 'Houston Gargoyle' encountered by NASA archivist Frank Shaw in 1986, and other witness accounts in various locations such as Minnesota, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Florida. We discuss possible explanations, ranging from cryptids and ultradimensional beings to the more humorous and hypothetical scenario involving crackheads with creative tendencies. The episode combines historical context, recent encounters, and lighthearted speculation, providing an entertaining yet eerie discussion on gargoyles.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:16 The Legend of La Gargouille

04:19 The Demon Leaper of Louisville

07:03 NASA Gargoyle Encounter

10:55 Minnesota Gargoyle Sighting

14:40 Rockford, Illinois Gargoyle Sighting

19:12 Jolet, Illinois Gargoyle Encounter

21:49 Strange Encounter in Butler, Pennsylvania

23:10 Detailed Description of the Creature

25:50 Speculations and Theories

28:44 Sighting in Des Plaines, Illinois

31:45 Gargoyle Sighting in Tampa, Florida

34:22 Crackhead Theories and Final Thoughts

39:07 Concluding Remarks and Similarities

Sources: 

• The 7th century Legend 
• The Demon Leaper
• The NASA Gargoyle 
• MInnesota Gargoyle
• Rockford Illinois Gargoyle
• Joliet Illinois Gargoyle
• Butler Pa Encounter
• Des Plaines Gargoyle
• Tampa Gargoyle 

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Welcome back! In this episode we talk about the drones that were being spotted over New Jersey and across the country. Later, we talk about the Wisconsin Man Bat and eye witness accounts. 

Sources: 

• Joe Rogan Experience #2264 - Lenval Logan & Jason Sands
• New UAP whistleblower describes 'egg-shaped' object; Trump pledges drone report | Reality Check
• American Monsters by Linda Godfrey
• White House Statement
• SCIF
• Reddit users theory on drones
• Mysterious Drone Sightings surge across US; Military Bases on Alert
• Large Bat-Winged 'Man' Observed Near Whitewater, Wisconsin
• Frightening Bat-Winged Humanoid Encounter in Wisconsin
• Unknown Flying Humanoid
• User Submitted Cryptid Sighting: Man-Bat

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