Kid Cryptid

By Shawn Yates

Who would win in a fight between bigfoot and the Hulk? Is my son a wendigo? Join a father and son as they tackle the important questions while talking about cryptids every other week.... more

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The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.

Kid Cryptid episodes:

February 24, 2020 Gremlins
Here we are at the end of the line. Join Shawn and Elias for one last run as they look into the fiendish mechanics known as Gremlins!
Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons
Research for this episode from:
http://www.ancientpages.com/2015/09/09/gremlins-highly-mechanical-creatures-in-mythology/
https://www.historynet.com/gremlins.htm
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/07/the-real-gremlins-of-wwii/
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20min
February 17, 2020 Slenderman
From seemingly out of nowhere, Slenderman burst onto the scene. Join Shawn for a crash course in the history of this modern urban legend.
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6min
February 10, 2020 Zombies
Walk fast, jog, or run! Try to keep up with Shawn and Elias as they take on everyone's favorite undead: Zombies!
*Episode deals with slightly heavier topics than usual.
Research for this episode from:
https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-zombies
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/10/how-america-erased-the-tragic-history-of-the-zombie/412264/
https://www.livescience.com/23892-zombies-real-facts.html
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18min
February 03, 2020 Campfire Critters- Sidehill Gouger
If you've ever felt like you're running in circles you've likely got nothing on this week's critter. Join Elias as he chases down the one-way cryptid known as the Sidehill Gouger.
Research for this episode from:
http://mythologicalbeastiesandco.blogspot.com/2010/09/sidehill-gouger.html
http://hoaxes.org/animals/comments/sidehill_gouger
https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Sidehill_Gouger
Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons
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5min
January 27, 2020 Thunderbirds
Keep an eye to the sky and be ready to run as Elias and Shawn to looking for those giant avian terrors: Thunderbirds!
Research for this episode from:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-mythic-child-stealing-thunderbirds-of-illinois.amp
https://www.singularfortean.com/news/2018/3/30/investigator-photographs-giant-bird-40-miles-west-of-chicago
https://www.liveabout.com/the-giant-thunderbird-returns-3862215
https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/thunderbird/
Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons
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18min
January 20, 2020 Campfire Compendium- Black Eyed Children
Is that a knock at the door? Don't answer it! Let Shawn tell you why as he explains all about the black eyed children.
https://rare.us/rare-life/black-eyed-children/
https://www.liveabout.com/black-eyed-kids-horror-or-hoax-2594476
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Black-Eyed_People
https://sites.psu.edu/urbanlegends/2019/03/29/black-eyed-children/
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7min
January 13, 2020 The Pukwudgie
Into the woods we go! But not too deep. Keep a lookout with Shawn and Elias as they take a harmless look at the pukwudgie.
Research for this episode from:
http://www.native-languages.org/pukwudgie.htm
http://spookysouthcoast.com/pukwudgies-myth-or-monster/
http://www.paranormal-encounters.com/wp/what-exactly-is-a-puckwudgie/
Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons
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23min
January 06, 2020 Campfire Critters- Hoop Snake
Put on your running shoes and get behind a tree while Elias takes you on the hunt for the hoop snake!
Research for this episode from:
http://www.naturalhistorymag.com/htmlsite/editors_pick/1925_01-02_pick.html
https://www.australiantraveller.com/australia/detours016-myth-traveller-hoop-snakes/
https://www.al.com/strange-alabama/2012/04/hoop_snakes_are_no_hula_hoops.html
Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons
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6min
December 30, 2019 Ozark Howler
Despite having a bit of a cold, Shawn joins Elias on a search for the extremely elusive Ozark Howler.
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17min
December 23, 2019 Hinterkaifeck
Sometimes odd happenings wind up being more than just coicedence. Join Shawn as he takes a look at the murders at Hinterkaifeck.
Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons
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7min

FAQs about Kid Cryptid:

How many episodes does Kid Cryptid have?

The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.