Here we are at the end of the line. Join Shawn and Elias for one last run as they look into the fiendish mechanics known as Gremlins! Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons Research for this episode from: http://www.ancientpages.com/2015/09/09/gremlins-highly-mechanical-creatures-in-mythology/ https://www.historynet.com/gremlins.htm https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/07/the-real-gremlins-of-wwii/

From seemingly out of nowhere, Slenderman burst onto the scene. Join Shawn for a crash course in the history of this modern urban legend. Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Walk fast, jog, or run! Try to keep up with Shawn and Elias as they take on everyone's favorite undead: Zombies! *Episode deals with slightly heavier topics than usual. Research for this episode from: https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-zombies https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/10/how-america-erased-the-tragic-history-of-the-zombie/412264/ https://www.livescience.com/23892-zombies-real-facts.html Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

If you've ever felt like you're running in circles you've likely got nothing on this week's critter. Join Elias as he chases down the one-way cryptid known as the Sidehill Gouger. Research for this episode from: http://mythologicalbeastiesandco.blogspot.com/2010/09/sidehill-gouger.html http://hoaxes.org/animals/comments/sidehill_gouger https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Sidehill_Gouger Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Keep an eye to the sky and be ready to run as Elias and Shawn to looking for those giant avian terrors: Thunderbirds! Research for this episode from: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-mythic-child-stealing-thunderbirds-of-illinois.amp https://www.singularfortean.com/news/2018/3/30/investigator-photographs-giant-bird-40-miles-west-of-chicago https://www.liveabout.com/the-giant-thunderbird-returns-3862215 https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/thunderbird/ Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom...

Is that a knock at the door? Don't answer it! Let Shawn tell you why as he explains all about the black eyed children. https://rare.us/rare-life/black-eyed-children/ https://www.liveabout.com/black-eyed-kids-horror-or-hoax-2594476 https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Black-Eyed_People https://sites.psu.edu/urbanlegends/2019/03/29/black-eyed-children/ Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Into the woods we go! But not too deep. Keep a lookout with Shawn and Elias as they take a harmless look at the pukwudgie. Research for this episode from: http://www.native-languages.org/pukwudgie.htm http://spookysouthcoast.com/pukwudgies-myth-or-monster/ http://www.paranormal-encounters.com/wp/what-exactly-is-a-puckwudgie/ Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Put on your running shoes and get behind a tree while Elias takes you on the hunt for the hoop snake! Research for this episode from: http://www.naturalhistorymag.com/htmlsite/editors_pick/1925_01-02_pick.html https://www.australiantraveller.com/australia/detours016-myth-traveller-hoop-snakes/ https://www.al.com/strange-alabama/2012/04/hoop_snakes_are_no_hula_hoops.html Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Despite having a bit of a cold, Shawn joins Elias on a search for the extremely elusive Ozark Howler.

Sometimes odd happenings wind up being more than just coicedence. Join Shawn as he takes a look at the murders at Hinterkaifeck. Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

You better watch out. You better not cry. Shawn and Elias are prepared to tell you why when Krampus comes to town.

Winter festivities are just around the corner. But it's not all fun and games as Elias is happy to share when he talks about the Yule cat.

If it's a quest ye seek, ready your steed and join Shawn and Elias this week as they go hunting for dragons! Research for this episode from: https://www.ancient.eu/article/1125/the-dragon-in-ancient-china/ https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/02/a-strange-history-of-real-dragons/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.livescience.com/amp/25559-dragons.html Music arragned and performed by Tom Parsons

The story has been told nearly everywhere and every when. Join Shawn as he goes looking for hitchhiking ghosts. Research for this episode from: http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegends/origins13483-the-hitchhiker.html https://www.liveabout.com/the-vanishing-hitchhiker-3299345 Music arranged and performed by Tom Parsons

For one wild night a strange creature sent panic through a small West Virginia town. Join Shawn and Elias as they go looking for the Flatwoods Monster.

Have you ever thought you heard something crying in the woods? Let Elias tell you about the squonk, quite possibly the saddest cryptid of all.

Can something be a cryptid if it already exists? We think so! Find out how as Shawn and Elias tackle the thylacine!

Happy Halloween! Join Shawn for a look at a true holiday icon and just how much it truly ties into the season. Research for this episode from: https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/jack-olantern-history https://www.boston.com/news/history/2014/10/29/the-history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-how-it-all-began-with-a-turnip https://owlcation.com/humanities/Jack-OLantern-and-His-Many-Cousins-Also-Named-Jack http://www.hauntedbay.com/history/jol.shtml Music arranged and performed by Tom Parsons

In the spirit of Halloween Shawn and Elias go looking for the origins of the Headless Horseman and track down the Dullahan

Join Elias for a talk about that wiliest critter of the American West, the Jackalope  Research for this episode from:  https://www.wired.com/2014/05/fantastically-wrong-jackalope/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-americas/jackalope-0011623 https://allthatsinteresting.com/jackalope Visit our friends at Amazing Wilidlife! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amazing-wildlife/id1474472848 Music arranged and performed by Tom Parsons

Join Shawn and Elias as they once again dive into the mysterious ocean depths in search of the Kraken.  http://theconversation.com/the-real-life-origins-of-the-legendary-kraken-52058 http://www.unmuseum.org/kraken.htm https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-myths-legends-europe/legendary-kraken-00267 https://www.wired.com/2014/09/fantastically-wrong-legend-of-the-kraken/ Vist our friends at Just the Zoo of Us: https://www.justthezooofus.com/ Music arranged and performed by Tom Parso

In this week's episode, Shawn investigates an unsolved murder and wonders who put Bella in the wych elm? Research for this episode:  https://crimereads.com/who-put-bella-in-the-wych-elm/ http://mentalfloss.com/article/541525/digital-reconstruction-reveals-face-murder-victim-bella-wych-elm https://theunredacted.com/the-hagley-woods-mystery-bella-in-the-wych-elm/ Visit our friends from Elderberry Tales at https://www.elderberrytales.com/ Music arranged and performed by Tom Parsons

Join Shawn and Elias as they share their Cryptid Con trip by recounting the tale of the Hopkinsville goblin. https://www.singularfortean.com/singularjournal/2017/11/6/the-kelly-hopkinsville-goblins https://www.countryliving.com/life/a44064/eclipseville-hopkinsville-ky-history/ https://www.courierpress.com/story/life/columnists/2017/08/21/history-lesson-goblins-hopkinsville/104796526/ Geraldine Stith’s presentation at Cryptid Con 2019 Music arranged and performed by Tom Parsons

Join Elias for a brief rundown of the vicious and stealthy Australian beast known the drop bear. https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/mammals/drop-bear/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/animals/australias-real-life-drop-bears.aspx https://www.greatvaluevacations.com/travel-inspiration/know-before-you-go-australian-drop-bears Music arranged and performed by Tom Parsons