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Episode 107- The Kapre Jun 30, 2019

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Be careful walking in the forest, friends! Especially if you smell cigar smoke! You never know what could be chilling in the trees, wearing a cool utility belt and loincloth, ready to pounce! This week we're covering the Kapre, AKA Bigfoot's distant cousin with a penchant for smoking and potentially unsavory behavior.

This episode comes with a Content Warning for discussion of: Stalking, possessive/toxic relationships, and kidnapping

Episode 106- The Lusca Jun 23, 2019

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It's Summertime, baby! The perfect time for a vacation to the beautiful crystal blue waters of the Bahamas, where absolutely nothing scary is lurking in any elaborate underwater caves. Just kidding, there absolutely is! Join us as we go cave-diving into the murky story of the Lusca, a giant tentacled creature that may or may not be the star of a Syfy original movie or two.

Episode 105- Demons Jun 16, 2019

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You've heard us talk about angels, and now we're back at it again to talk about the other side of the coin! Join us this week as Alex takes us through demons, covering everything from their cultural variations to exorcisms. And, of course, talk a little bit about Good Omens and David Tennant.

CW for discussions of possession, religion, mental illness, exorcism, and death

Episode 104- Baba Yaga (with Bailey Meyers) Jun 11, 2019

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Alex is out this week, but have no fear! We have a special guest host! Sliding across the forest floor in a giant mortar and pestle, Bailey Meyers (Goosedrunks, Aksys Games) is with us to talk about the most iconic Russian Grandma Witch of all time, Baba Yaga! Join Addison and Bailey as we discuss feminist readings of fairytales, respecting your elders, and witchy modes of transportation.

CW on this episode for discussion of alcohol/drinking and child death

Episode 103- The Boogeyman Jun 03, 2019

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He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake, and he's no Santa Claus. Check under your bed and keep a nightlight handy because this week's episode is all about The Boogeyman! Known by many names, shapes, and stories across the world, the one thing we can say for sure is that this is One Scary Guy. Join us as we cover sightings, survival tips, and one very intense Disney Channel Original Movie.

Episode 102- The Altamaha-ha May 26, 2019

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It's summertime, it's getting hot and toasty out here, how's about we go for a swim? Let's cool off with a friendly local water monster, the Altamaha-ha! Her friends call her Altie, and you can too if you listen to our episode! We're headed down south to Georgia to discuss sea monster descriptions, sightings, and just how big is too big for a sturgeon to be? She's the Nessie of the American South and we love her!

Episode 101- Ladies in Red May 19, 2019

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Careful, this podcast is haunted! This week, Addison continues her theme of Ghosts That Wear a Specific Color by talking about ghosts that fall under the category of: Lady in Red. Join us as we battle the terrible internet in Addison's new apartment, discuss the cultural significance of color, and travel from sexy haunted hotels to tragic haunted castles, all in pursuit of the Lady in Red. Sometimes the scariest ghosts are the Ghosts of Our Pasts.

Content Warning on this episode for discussion of: death, domestic violence, and death of an infant

Episode 100 Spectacular May 12, 2019

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Well, friends, we've made it. We've been recording this silly monster show for 100 episodes. No, we can't believe it either. Join us for a 100th episode celebration full of tv tropes, twists and turns, questions from Listeners Like You, a Live (Indrid) Cold Reading from The Mothman Prophecies, and an unconventional celebration of all the fun we've had together so far. Happy #CryptKeep100! Stay safe out there.

Episode 99- The Sigbin May 05, 2019

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We're crabwalking backwards into your feeds with a brand new episode about a mysterious vampiric creature: the Sigbin! It could be a kangaroo, a bay cat, a hairless bear, or a goat, but all that we know is it's pretty creepy and it wants your blood! Or maybe just the blood of your livestock? Not sure.

This episode comes with a Content Warning for: body horror, animal death, and violence.

Episode 98- The Squonk Apr 29, 2019

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This week's subject is known as the ugliest cryptid of all time, but don't you dare judge a book by its cover! He is the Squonk, and he speaks for the trees! By which we mean, he weeps for the trees, just cries all the time. Join us this week as we talk about the squonk's haunting origin story, shocking superpowers, and why you should treat the forests with respect!

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