Comedy
**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 88- The Thunderbird Feb 10, 2019

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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 87- Globsters Feb 03, 2019

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We're back with a brand new episode this week, one that you...maybe shouldn't eat while listening to. I mean, do what you want, we're not the bosses of you, but just maybe?

They're not glam lobsters, they're not even mobsters made out of gelatin, they're actually UFOs (unidentified fleshy objects). What's washing up on shore? Whether it's whales, bird raccoons, or plesiosaurs, we know one thing: it's Pretty Gross.

Episode 86- Atmospheric Beasts Jan 28, 2019

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We're on opposite coasts again, but it doesn't matter because this week's episode takes us all the way out into the stratosphere as we discuss Atmospheric Beasts (and where to find them? can we get sued for that?)

Whether they're terrifying headless eels that spit fire, or beautiful sky-blue jellyfish, or just a patch of mist that looks a little too much like a whale, we're here to talk about animals that live among the clouds. Come fly with us!

Episode 85- The Mongolian Death Worm Jan 13, 2019

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I feel the earth move under my feet, I see a GIANT WORM COMING TO THE SURFACE TO DESTROY US ALL! Once the topic of an episode lost to the sands of time and audio editing software glitches, Addison has finally brought back her thoughts and research on The Mongolian Death Worm. It's not just the coolest possible band name, it's a giant worm that spits acid and has X-men level superpowers. Join us as we discuss scary desert creatures, sightings, and just HOW BIG worms can get (it's way too big for anyone's comfort).

Episode 84- The Devil Bird Jan 06, 2019

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CONTENT WARNING: The lore contained in this episode comes with a content warning for discussion of cannibalism, child death, and murder.

It also features Addison, Alex, and Special Guest Tim Woerner (of A Horror Borealis, One Shot Network) imitating horrible bird calls, getting Upset at the World's Saddest Backstory, and sharing a moment of genuine vulnerability in the face of the new year. Tha nk you for sticking with us through 2018, Keepers. In 2019, make sure to stay safe out there. <3

Episode 83- Frau Perchta Dec 24, 2018

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We're rounding out this year's Winter Holiday Season Folklore series with a very special lady: Frau Perchta. Be careful about calling yourself trash, if she agrees you might find yourself full of it! This week, Addison dives into the complex and varied lore surrounding the Epiphany-time figure of Frau Perchta, The Wild Hunt, and how stories change with time (and the influence of the church). Happy Holidays from us and ours (including Mothman of course) to you and yours!

Episode 82- The Yule Lads Dec 16, 2018

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Happy Holidays! We've brought you 13 presents, each one stranger than the last! Is your house a little lonely around this time of year? Don't have enough relatives eating your leftovers and slamming your doors? Don't worry! The Yule Lads are here to help! They're here, they're weird, and they're festive as heck!

Episode 81- The Yule Cat Dec 09, 2018

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There's a chill in the air, a dusting of snow on the ground, and the thundering footsteps of a Very Big Cat. Oh lawd...He coming. Here comes the Yule Cat, here to either eat your christmas dinner or your children, we're not exactly sure. Join us as we discuss Iceland's biggest, scariest Christmas Cat, the strange politics of Yuletide folk tales, and how much Addison will cry over cats. Happy Holidays!

Episode 80- White Things (With Brie Sheldon!) Dec 02, 2018

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We aren't trying to be deliberately vague, there genuinely is a category of cryptid called "White Things". What is it exactly? A shapeshifter? An albino wolf? Now what the everloving heck is Sheepsquatch? Game designer, editor and journalist Brie Sheldon (Turn, Let me Take a Selfie, and more) joins us to discuss these bloodthirsty and maybe cute (?) creatures with the world's vaguest name.

Find Brie here: https://twitter.com/briecs http://www.briecs.com/

Episode 79- Yuki-Onna Nov 25, 2018

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This episode comes with a content warning for discussion of food/eating at the beginning, and discussion of death from exposure/hypothermia throughout. Stay safe out there!

This week we talk about the beautiful, seasonal Snow Goth that is the Yuki-Onna (or "Snow Woman"). Depending on who you ask, she's either a tragic figure of a life cut short, a goddess of some kind, or a soul-stealing winter vampire. Maybe she's all of the above, don't try to put her in your box! Bundle up in some toasty blankets, make yourself a warm beverage, and join us as we go from 1500s Japanese folklore all the way to very troubling dating sims of the 2010s.