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In a world where everyone has an AI-assisted camera in their pocket, shouldn't we have an answer to the biggest mysteries of our time? Yet, in 2025, the hunt for cryptids isn't just surviving—it's thriving with a modern twist. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the fascinating, and often baffling, world of cryptozoology today.

We'll start by defining cryptozoology and revealing why the field is still relevant, with new species being discovered regularly. You'll hear about the latest sightings, from the Tennessee Wildman stories to a massive, high-tech hunt for the Loch Ness Monster using thermal drones and hydrophones. We’ll expose how this enduring fascination is shaping pop culture, from library events for "teen cryptozoologists" to a new comic book anthology exploring the nature vs. society themes of creatures like Mothman.

Next, we'll dive into the latest on Bigfoot. We'll confront the central paradox of the digital age: why the best evidence remains a grainy film from 1967. We'll then reveal the potential bombshell from a recent Expedition Bigfoot investigation—a blood sample that showed human markers and sparked a new theory that Bigfoot could be a lost branch of the human evolutionary tree. You'll also learn how a massive dam removal on the Klamath River might be creating a better sanctuary for the creature to hide.

Finally, we'll connect the dots between cryptids and modern society. You'll discover how the search for these creatures is influencing public policy, with a new bill in California to make Bigfoot the official state cryptid. We’ll explore why this passionate hunt endures and what our enduring fascination with the unknown tells us about the power of belief and the wild spirit of the natural world.

Tune in to get up to speed on the latest cryptid news and to ponder the question: what mysteries do you think are still out there, just waiting to be discovered?