Out There: A Cryptid Podcast

CRYPTID: The Matawan Man-Eater - Remastered

Join Josh as he dives into the chilling true story of the Matawan Man-Eater. A rogue shark that turned the peaceful rivers of New Jersey into a hunting ground during the summer of 1916.

From sudden attacks in freshwater to mass panic across the East Coast, this terrifying encounter blurs the line between natural behavior and nightmare fuel. With historical records, scientific theories, and a look at how global change is pushing wildlife into new territory, this episode explores what happens when nature strikes back.

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PARANORMAL: The Reddit Stories: Nightmares

Join Josh as he dives into the shadowy world of nightmares — the kind of dreams that leave you breathless, shaken, and questioning what’s real.

From dream logic gone wrong to recurring visions of guilt, fear, and being hunted, these terrifying stories from Reddit reveal just how intense the sleeping mind can become. With scientific theories, psychological patterns, and a look at why some nightmares refuse to fade, this episode explores what might be lurking behind our worst dreams.

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Join TJ and Trevor as they dive headfirst into the pixelated world of cryptid video games—uncovering Wendigo cameos, big boss battles, and some truly cursed game mechanics. They dig into game lore, scary encounters, and whether or not that one Wendigo was just really hangry. Josh sat this one out (probably for the best), but don’t worry—he’ll be back once someone explains what a controller is.

The extended version of this episode can be found on Patreon!

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CRYPTID: The Ozark Howler

Join TJ as he dives into one of the strangest cryptid legends in American folklore: the Ozark Howler—a horned, red-eyed beast said to stalk the misty forests of the Ozark Mountains.

Witnesses claim to hear eerie howls, echoing through the trees, of a creature that defies logic, blending elements of big cats, wolves, and something else entirely. With shadowy encounters, conflicting descriptions, and whispers of government cover-ups, the Ozark Howler remains a chilling mystery.

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UNEXPLAINED: The 1954 Florence UFO 

Join Josh as he dives into one of the most bizarre mass UFO sightings in European history: the 1954 Florence UFO Incident—when a packed soccer stadium looked to the skies and saw something no one could explain.

What began as an ordinary match between Fiorentina and Pistoiese suddenly halted when metallic, cigar-shaped objects appeared overhead—and a strange, fibrous substance began to fall from the sky. With thousands of eyewitnesses, unexplained physical material, and no official follow-up, this case blurs the line between documented fact and unsolved mystery. Look up, listen close, and remember: sometimes, the truth drifts down in threads too fragile to hold.

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CRYPTID: The Night Security at a Zoo Story

Join Josh as he steps into the eerie world of Reddit’s NoSleep subreddit to read “I Used to Work Night Security at a Zoo”—a chilling firsthand account from a guard whose routine shift turned into a night of terror.

What began as strange animal behavior and faulty equipment soon spirals into something much darker—something not found in any cage. With mysterious sounds, missing creatures, and a figure that shouldn’t exist, this story explores the thin line between the natural and the unknowable. Turn off the lights, listen closely, and remember: some zoo exhibits are better left unseen.

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PARANORMAL: The Hat Man

Sorry for the delay—but trust me, it was for a very creepy reason. Stick around until the end to hear what happened...

Join Josh as he steps into the shadows to explore the terrifying figure known as the Hat Man—a dark, looming presence reported by thousands around the world. Whether he appears at the foot of your bed, just beyond the doorway, or in the corner of your eye, his chilling silhouette is always the same: tall, silent, and topped with a wide-brimmed hat.

Is he a shared hallucination? A product of sleep paralysis and fear? Or is there something darker feeding off our terror? With real accounts, cultural connections, and eerie theories, we’ll dig into why this entity has haunted so many—and why, once you see him, you might never forget him.

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UNEXPLAINED: The Premonitions

Join Josh as he pulls back the veil on the eerie phenomenon of premonitions—those gut-wrenching feelings, vivid dreams, and sudden jolts of dread that seem to warn us of events yet to unfold. With real accounts that blur the line between intuition and the inexplicable, we’ll explore the chilling moments where instinct meets the unknown. 

Are they glimpsing into the future? Or is it just the brain connecting subconscious dots—or something far stranger? Whatever the truth, one thing’s clear: sometimes, the warning signs aren’t just in our heads. They’re real—and they might be trying to tell us something.

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PARANORMAL: The Ghosts of Broadway

Join Josh as he steps into the dimly lit wings and creaking catwalks of Broadway’s most haunted theaters. From the glamorous specter of Olive Thomas at the New Amsterdam to the eerie echoes of lost performers at the Palace, these ghost stories aren’t just stage whispers—they’re woven into the very fabric of New York’s theater history.

With flickering lights, mysterious cold spots, and spirits that make their presence known only when least expected, we’ll uncover the superstitions, true accounts, and chilling lore that keep the ghost light burning. Is it all just theatrical tradition—or are the spirits of Broadway’s past still waiting for their final curtain call?

SPECIAL: SasqWatching

In the debut episode, I dive into the blurry, bizarre, and downright suspicious world of alleged Bigfoot sightings caught on camera. From a creature peeking through a window to a mysterious figure running through the Steens Mountains, I rate each clip on a scale of 1 to 5 feet in believability.

Want to watch the chaos unfold? The full video episode is available exclusively on Patreon.

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