The Cryptid Keeper

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Episode 59- The Ningen (and Ningyo!) Jun 10, 2018

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Come on in, the water's cold but it's (probably) fine! We're back this week revisiting everyone's favorite arctic aquatic humanoid. It's the ningen but it may or may not be a whale, a robot, an alien, or a giant mermaid! Who can say? Certainly not us, but we're going to try anyway. Join us as we discuss ningen vs. ningyo, possible government conspiracies on 2chan, nanobots, and more!

Episode 58- The Shore Laddie Jun 04, 2018

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Gather round, laddies, lassies, and friends of all kinds! We're heading to the not-at-all sandy Iceland beaches to learn all about the bafflingly-named Shore Laddie! You can hear this boy coming from all the way down the street, so lock up your sheep because ewe know just what's coming. A strange and mischievous boy of indeterminate species. Join us as we dive into the confusing lore of the shore laddie, several other Icelandic sea monsters, feathered dinosaurs, and more!

Episode 57- Unicorns May 27, 2018

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Get out your Lisa Frank notebooks and My Little Pony box sets, it's time to shatter some preconceived notions! We're back this week for a brand new episode on everyone's favorite pointy horses: unicorns. Join us as we explore Scientifically Confirmed Unicorns, mythology from around the world, Alex's Unicorn OC, and which unicorns are just massive jerks. Are unicorns magic or are they maybe just really fuzzy rhinos? Let's find out.

Episode 56- Angels May 20, 2018

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What’s the difference between a mailman and an angel? Pretty much nothing, as long as your mailman is covered in thousands of eyes. This week, we take a look at angels from a folkloric perspective (rather than religious), and bust some misconceptions about the mythology surrounding them (more like MYTHconceptions, am I right?) Join us as we discuss the prevalence of angels across the world and throughout history, and run the subject matter gambit from faith and belief to Travolta films and Bath and Body Works. Note, after the fact: The phrase "shamanistic lore" appears in this episode, which we have been informed is a problematic term. We apologize for its use in this episode and will avoid it in the future. Big thank you to the listener who brought this to our attention, we want to make sure this podcast is a fun and safe time for all listening. Thank you, and stay safe out there.

Patreon Minisode- The Teakettler May 13, 2018

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To help pass the time during our unexpected leave of absence, we've released something from the Patreon vault! Here is the first bonus content we ever recorded together, a minisode on a precious little Fearsome Critter called The Teakettler! Join us for a little amuse bouche as we discuss cryptid cuteness, lumberjack fraternities, and the ukulele chords to Wonderwall. Thank you for your patience, and we'll be back up and running soon! Our sponsor, Sudio Headphones, can be found here: https://www.sudio.com/us/

Episode 55- The Hodag Apr 29, 2018

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Not hot dog, not hot dish... It's the Hodag! We're back to the beautiful, cheese-filled Midwest this week to talk about Wisconsin's favorite hoax(or is it?). Is it a dinosaur? Is it a very sad bulldog? Is it, perhaps, just a very melancholy boy? It's definitely the pride and joy of a small town in Wisconsin, and may very well evoke pride and joy (along with confusion and dread) in you too. When life gives you lemons, PLEASE keep them to yourself.

Episode 54- The Wulver Apr 22, 2018

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This episode is a bit shorter than usual, but our love for this Sweet Boy will last a lifetime! We're off to Scotland this episode, land of kilts, haggis, and friendly charity wolves. Join us as we discuss what might be the softest creature yet, as well as covering topics like Wulver themed dances, Severus Snape lukewarm takes, and the Three Types of Kid.

Episode 53- The Earth Hound Apr 09, 2018

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Don't bring this little guy to the dog park! He probably wouldn't like it there anyway! He prefers the misty churchyards of Scotland, where he can burrow into the graveyard dirt and feast on human flesh to his heart's content. Follow us to the land of Nessie as we skirt right past Loch Ness and cover one of Scotland's lesser-known cryptids, the bizarrely-named and stranger-described Earth Hound.

Episode 52- The Phantom Kangaroo Apr 01, 2018

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What's that in your Easter Basket (or basket of goodies celebrating another Springtime Festivity)? Why, it's a brand new episode! The Easter Bunny isn't the only thing hopping around and spreading joy today! We're here to talk about another hippity-hoppity menace (or friend) appearing ALL OVER THE WORLD! Part potential ghost, part scientific mystery, part kangaroo, all adorable! It's the Phantom Kangaroo, and it might be coming to your town next!

Episode 51- The Skunk Ape Mar 26, 2018

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It's getting pretty swampy out here! Let's head into the murky waters of the Everglades and find out about everyone's favorite Stinky Guy, the Skunk Ape! Who is he? Why does he smell like that? Is it ill-advised body spray or a defense mechanism? Is the Skunk Ape the gentlest soul we have covered so far? What about those glowing eyes? Join us as we attempt to answer all of these questions, but mainly just end up with some new sitcom ideas.

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