Field Notes from the Unknown

In this episode, we dive into the strange world of Pukwudgies, exploring their origins, behavior, and the creepy encounters people have had with them.

All while trying to convince Mackenzie not to run off into the woods to catch one 😂

https://www.native-languages.org/pukwudgie.htm

https://homespunhaints.com/what-is-a-pukwudgie

https://theportalist.com/what-is-a-pukwudgie

https://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2019/01/two-encounters-with-pukwudgies-in.html

https://historymadereal105.substack.com/p/e-wah-chu-encounters-with-massachusetts

https://indianahistory.org/blog/pukwudgies-and-where-to-find-them/mounds

On this episode, we’re talking about the Wampashoofus—a strange creature said to be half deer, half boar, roaming the mountains of Vermont. 🌲

The Wampashoofus is yet another legend born from lumberjack tales, and this one gets weird. It supposedly has legs that are two different lengths, brightly colored fur, and… somehow… a whistle on the end of its tail..

That last part is still confusing to me.

Anyway, let us know: what would you rate the Wampashoofus?

We kick things off picking our topic… and end up diving deep into the legend of La Llorona 🌙

From her tragic origins to the many versions of her story, we explore the Weeping Woman in all her haunting forms ghost, warning, and cultural icon.

It gets eerie, emotional, and a little wild.

https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/la-llorona

https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10/la-llorona-an-introduction-to-the-weeping-woman/

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/gh-lallorona/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/La-Llorona

https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2023-10-16/la-llorona-mexico-latin-america-horror-folklore

If you don’t want to hear about Mackenzie’s adventure into motherhood… rude 😂 but you can skip to 4 minutes in.

This episode of Field Notes from the Unknown, we’re talking about Sinkhole Sam—the giant worm-like creature said to live in Big Sinkhole in Inman, Kansas.

Of course, we take a few side roads along the way… from the worm in Beetlejuice to the giant sandworms of Dune…

Anyway… what are your thoughts, and what would you rate Sinkhole Sam?

We are heading to the sea today to visit the Gloucester Sea Serpent: a massive, undulating creature seen off Cape Ann with over 1,000 eyewitness accounts dating back to the 1600s.

From fishermen tracking it for days to a ship firing a cannon at it, this legend only gets wilder.

https://www.mythfolks.com/gloucester-sea-serpent

https://www.oddthingsiveseen.com/2020/11/long-dark-and-scaly-gloucester-sea.html

https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2024-05-22/regaling-tales-of-the-gloucester-sea-serpent-a-forgotten-legend-of-cryptozoology

https://www.masshist.org/beehiveblog/2019/10/it-appeared-so-strange-and-wonderful/

https://www.theothercape.com/blog/serpent

https://skepticalinquirer.org/2019/09/gloucester-sea-serpent-mystery-solved-after-two-centuries/

Your hosts get a little sidetracked in this one but stick with us, because we dive into the Pigman! 🐷

From Vermont to Texas, New York, Georgia and even across the pond to England, this legend pops up everywhere.

What would you rate the Pigman?

The Terrifying Legend of the Pigman Cryptid – Hangar1publishing

Pig-Man of Cannock Chase | Cryptid Wiki | Fandom

Pigman of Northfield: The Terrifying Legend of Sam Harris

The Legend of Pigman – Jason Roberts

Top 10 Cryptids Living in England - HubPages

https://www.spookyisles.com/cannock-chase-pig-man/ 

Pig-Man on Cannock Chase - Cryptozoology News

In this episode Mackenzie is taking us to Bunny Man Bridge. We are diving into the legend and lore surrounding the Bunny Man, discussing facts and local lore.

https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/bunny-man-bridge-virginia/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/bunny-man

https://www.maloriesadventures.com/blog/the-real-story-behind-virginias-infamous-bunny-man-legend

https://michaelkleen.com/2020/09/01/beware-the-ax-wielding-bunny-man-of-fairfax-county/ https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/local-history/bunnyman

In this episode, we discuss the Goat Man, not to be confused with the Sheep Man, a few weeks ago.

What story do you think could be a real story? The Hermit, The Sheep Herder, or The Scientist?

Or is the Goat Man just a mythical creature?

Let us know what you think and leave your field notes below!

This Town Has Been Plagued By A Killer ‘Goat Man’ For Half A Century | by ClaireLinic | OMGFacts | Medium

The Goatman of Maryland: Bowie’s Most Terrifying Urban Legend

What Is The Goatman, The Legendary Half-Man, Half-Goat?

Goatman (urban legend) - Wikipedia

What Is The Goatman, The Legendary Half-Man, Half-Goat?

The Goatman of Maryland: Bowie’s Most Terrifying Urban Legend

The Legend of Maryland’s Local Cryptid, the Goat Man

Goatman | The Strange Unknown

Maryland Goatman: The Urban Legend That Will Keep You Awake

The Goatman of Maryland: Axe-Wielding Horror in the Woods - OddWoo

The Goatman of Fletchertown Road - Tour Baltimore Ghosts

Goatman Revealed: The Untold Secrets Of An Unsolved Mystery

The Goatman: cryptid, mad scientist or preacher with a goat wagon? | Mythfolks

Have you ever wondered if a giant turtle could be living in the US? In small-town Indiana, locals swore they saw a 10-foot snapping turtle, and the hunt for Oscar became legendary.

What do you think about Oscar?

In this episode, the hosts dive into the multifaceted figure of the Green Man—a symbol deeply rooted in folklore, nature, and spirituality. They explore his presence across cultures, his role in architecture, and his relevance to modern environmental movements, while reflecting on humanity’s connection to the natural world. Along the way, the conversation takes a few side paths, so fair warning: expect some thoughtful tangents as they unpack the complexities of nature, respect for the earth, and why these themes still matter today.

⁠The Legend of the Green Man: A Folklore Tale⁠

⁠The Myth of the Green Man in Pagan Traditions⁠