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**The Cryptid Keeper**

What common ground do an Appalachian folklorist and a horror-savvy scream queen have? Cryptids. Come laugh, learn, and get creeped out!

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Episode 97- Bloody Mary Apr 21, 2019

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Cryptid Keeper, Cryptid Keeper, Cryptid Keeper. If you listen to this episode three times in a dark bathroom, we’ll appear in your mirror and tell you you’re doing a good job! And maybe tell you your future? But we're not sure. This week, we're getting into a classic urban legend, with variations from all over the world: Bloody Mary! Join us as we discuss mirror ghosts, sightings, and regional variations on ghost-summoning rituals.

This episode comes with a content warning for discussion of death/ghosts, blood, and violence. Stay safe out there!

Episode 96- Crossroad Devils Apr 15, 2019

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Let's head down to the crossroads in the dead of night and make ourselves a deal. All it'll cost is your soul! This week's episode is all about the devils that dwell the crossroads, ready to strike a bargain. Also, there's a lot of overlap with music history! Join us as we discuss the blues, the history of the crossroads legend, and just what it would take for us to strike a Faustian bargain.

This episode comes with a Content Warning for discussion of demons, the devil, and brief mention of sexual content.

Episode 95- The Tsuchinoko Apr 03, 2019

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Have you ever looked at a snake and thought "ok that's nice, but what if it had a fat little belly and could doublejump like a dang video game character?" WELL HAVE WE GOT NEWS FOR YOU. This episode is all about the Tsuchinoko, a roly poly little cutie pie hailing from Japan. He's a leaping, venom-spitting, mischievous little guy, and he's also our Favorite Son. Snake me away!

Episode 94 1/2- The Grinch Apr 01, 2019

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Happy April First! Welcome to an Extremely Normal episode of The Cryptid Keeper podcast, featuring your usual hosts, completely on-brand subject matter, and nothing at all unusual, out of the ordinary, or related to This Day, The First of April. Tune in for a discussion on The Meanest Guy Around, The Grinch! From medically unsafe heart size to skin pants, it's time to really get into it in this very normal episode.

Episode 94- Men in Black Mar 24, 2019

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And we're not talking about the Will Smith movie! ...okay, we talk about the movie a little bit. Join us this week as we dive into the sometimes terrifying, sometimes funny, always strange and mysterious figures that are the Men in Black. Wherever aliens and unexplained phenomenon occur, they are sure to follow. What are they hiding? What do they want? Are they comic book characters or aliens in William Shatner masks? Let's see if we can find out.

Episode 93- Women in White Mar 17, 2019

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From crumbling castles to the Hollywood Hills, there are ghost stories just about everywhere. This week, we're focusing on one type of ghost in particular, one that has different versions all across the world: the Woman in White. Is she a tragic victim of a horrible accident? A sword-wielding vengeance spirit? A deadly prankster? The answer to all of those is: yes. Lady ghosts in white dresses are not a monolith, people!

This episode comes with a Content Warning for mentions of death, murder, spousal abuse, and suicide.

Episode 92- Wild Haggis Mar 11, 2019

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NOTE from 2021:

This episode was recorded a couple years before Elliot Page came out, and he is referred to using his deadname and old pronouns. We support and admire Elliot and apologize for how poorly this segment aged in retrospect. Thank you!

You think you know about haggis? Think you know The Truth? Think again. We're about to turn your world upside down with an episode all about the majestic, the impossible, the glorious... Wild Haggis.

How serious are we being right now? Guess you'll have to listen and find out.

Episode 91- Cryptid Hoaxes Mar 04, 2019

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As we all know, cryptids are definitely real, of course, all the time. But what about when they're not? This week, we're deviating from our usual subject matter to talk about disproven cryptids and supernatural activity. Humans are tricky, don't ya know? Join us as we cover four of Addison's favorite famous hoaxes, from fairy photographs and cracking knuckles to mermaids being seized by the court system.

Episode 90- Chessie Feb 25, 2019

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You've heard of Nessie, now get ready for her lesser-known maybe-cousin, Chessie! The "monster" of the Chesapeake Bay, she's bringing us mystery, intrigue, and environmental activism every single day and we, frankly, do not deserve her. Join us as we discuss our new favorite Bay Monster, giant snakes, visiting manatees, and HOW TO SAVE THE PLANET.

Episode 89- Will o' the Wisps Feb 17, 2019

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Will o' the wisps, hinkypunks, wanderlights, just what ARE these strange lights leading travelers astray in the dead of night. Ghosts? Swamp gas? Some guy named Will? Guess you'll have to listen and find out! Join us as we discuss the folklore behind these mysterious lights, the scientific explanations, and why you should maybe just buy a compass and stop taking advice from lights in the forest.

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