For centuries, the disappearance of the Roanoke colonists has been treated as an unsolved historical puzzle. But what if the truth was never historical at all? In this extended investigation, Hank and Jessica uncover evidence that the colonists weren’t lost — they were hunted.

The famous carving, CROATOAN, wasn’t a clue or a relocation message. It was a warning. A final attempt to name the thing stalking them in the Carolina woods.

Roanoke didn’t vanish.It was taken — one colonist at a time.

Step into the mist‑soaked heart of Louisiana, where folklore breathes and shadows move just beyond the lantern light. In this episode, we uncover the swamp’s most elusive cryptids—from creatures whispered about in Cajun legend to beings locals swear still roam the bayou today. Join us as we explore firsthand encounters, regional myths, and the cultural roots that keep these stories alive in the deep South. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, the bayou has a tale waiting for you.

From the misty Blue Mountains to the red heart of the Outback, Australia harbors legends as wild as its terrain. In this episode, Hank investigates cryptids unique to the continent—like the fearsome Bunyip, the elusive Yowie, and other mysterious beings whispered about in Aboriginal lore and modern sightings. It’s a deep dive into the creatures that stalk the bush, the billabongs, and the imaginations of those who dare to look closer.

From desert mesas to canyon shadows, the American Southwest is alive with legends of elusive beings. In this episode, Hank explores tales of mysterious cryptids said to roam the arid landscapes—creatures like the Chupacabra, skinwalkers, and other regional enigmas. Listeners are invited on a journey through folklore, eyewitness accounts, and cultural lore that keep these myths thriving under the desert sun.

From misty Michigan backroads to moonlit forests, HankSquatch Encounters tracks the legends of upright canines and shape-shifting beasts. Are they cryptids, cursed souls, or something ancient and undiscovered? This episode digs into eyewitness accounts, regional lore, and the eerie howl that echoes across the Great Lakes.

HankSquatch and Jessica look at reports and lore from Texas

Appalachian Cryptids are explored.  An overview of Bigfoot activity and culture in West Virginia, emphasizing both reported sightings and related efforts to document the creature. 

Today, we do a deep dive into the Deep South, particularly Alabama.

Deep dive analysis of a first-person encounter in South Carolina.

A detailed look at a specific account of an encounter in Missouri.