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Episode 40- Listener Stories! Dec 31, 2017

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Happy New Year! We're bringing in 2018 the Cryptid Keeper way and celebrating a new year of podcasting with some Listener Stories. We've gathered these from listeners via our twitter, facebook, and email, and they're a really great time. From mermaids to Black Eyed Children. Sasquatch to possible demonic entities, we're here to share your personal stories, family legends, and Hometown Cryptids, as well as a few personal stories of our own! Hope you enjoy this special episode, and...Stay safe out there!

Episode 39- The Krampus Dec 24, 2017

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We wish you a scary Christmas, and a creepy New Year! It's Part Two of our unofficial Wintertime Holiday Special, and while we left you with some heartwarming musings on Santa last week, we're here this week to talk about the Krampus (and some other Christmas Demons). We kick off the episode with a little on-air cohost Gift Exchange, but don't worry, it's all downhill into madness from there. We're back to pitching the next Hit Movies of 2018, discussing the Krampus mosh pit, and Santa's accountability for the sins of his compatriots. There are no survival tips this episode, because you cannot escape the Krampus. He'll whip you into shape. Happy Holdays from the Cryptid Keeper team! Stay Safe out there!

Episode 38 - Santa Claus Dec 17, 2017

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More like The CHRISTMAS Keeper! It's a Very Special Holiday Episode of the podcast this week, as we dive into the lore of Santa Claus himself! He's a holly jolly cryptid, and there are sightings of him from all over the world. Join us as we look at the iconic holiday figure through a cryptozoological lens and discuss possible theories, The Xmas Files, and retaining a sense of childlike wonder even as the world goes off the rails. Bring us some figgy pudding! Our sponsor, Sudio headphones, can be found here: https://goo.gl/JGQTvX

Episode 37- Whale Eater(s) Dec 11, 2017

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Let's dive into the ocean yet again! No, deeper. Nah, a little bit deeper, down where the fish have translucent skin and the vegetation glows. Let's get creepy with it. This week we talk about ocean cryptids that eat whales, or possibly just fight them, and Addison mixes up a bunch of different dinosaur names. We talk about Irish sea serpents, modern day dinosaurs, and CSI but for Whales. Also stay tuned for an entirely unnecessary Bonus Cryptid at the end. Remember: as long as you're not a whale, you're probably fine! But stay out of the ocean in case.

Episode 36- Selkies Dec 04, 2017

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First they're beautiful seals, swimming through the water, next they're walking around on those...what do you call 'em? Oh, feet. We travel over to the chilly, foggy shores of Ireland/Scotland/Iceland to discuss one of the most bittersweet creatures so far, the Selkie. Let's dip our toes into the icy, refreshing waters of folklore and learn about these beautiful, mournful seal people. Take off your skin and stay a while.

Episode 35- The Fresno Nightcrawler Nov 26, 2017

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Over in Fresno, California, something is walking around late at night. Making their way downtown, walking fast, but where are they going? These mysterious creatures with legs that go on for miles, what are they doing here? Why do they look like a pair of white pants with eyes? Why are we singing songs from The Book of Mormon? All these questions and more, we attempt to answer in this episode.

Episode 34- The Deer Woman Nov 20, 2017

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The episode that used to be here has been taken down. Since this original episode was recorded, we’ve learned that it was disrespectful, hurtful, and appropriative of Native cultures. We wanted to take the episode down so it would not be able to hurt anyone else, and we wanted to leave a placeholder up, for an explanation and for accountability. We can’t erase the harm that was caused by our ignorance, but we can and will do whatever we can to prevent doing more harm going forward. Thank you.

Episode 33- The Loveland Frogman Nov 13, 2017

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Down by the banks of the hanky panky, where the Loveland Frogman jumps from bank to bank-y, it's Episode 33! We're heading over to the lovely state of Ohio to discuss musical theatre sensation and real Prince of a Cryptid, The Loveland Frogman/men(maybe). This cryptid is wrapped in mystery, conspiracy, and a lot of debate about the difference between lizards and frogs. What are the differences, you ask? A LOT. Hop on in and let's kiss some cryptids.

Episode 32- Ghouls Oct 29, 2017

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What's that grin on our faces? We're just a couple of Ghouls, excited for HALLOWEEN! No spooky scary skeletons or ghastly ghosts today, we're all about Ghouls on this week's episode. Come take a stroll in the cemetery with us as we cover all the different varieties of ghouls, some less-than-practical survival tips, and take a trip to Alex's Linguistics Corner. What's Ed Gein have to do with this? How about hyenas? TvTropes? Gotta listen and find out all the Ghoulish secrets. Happy Halloween from our Cryptozoological Family to Yours!

Episode 31- Kuchisake Onna (or, The Slit-Mouthed Woman) Oct 22, 2017

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Are you in the Halloween spirit yet? Ready for vengeful spirits to roam the earth in search of some kind of recompense? Good, then this will be a good start. This week's episode covers the Kuchisake Onna, or the Slit-Mouthed Woman, a Japanese ghost who has a few questions for you, and the answers are harder than you'd expect. Best if you don't tell her to smile. Tune in as we cover the legend, the intersection of ghosts and cryptids, when to throw a fistful of candy, and more.

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