Cryptozoology Episodes

Join us as Ben Radford uncovers the truth behind the mythical Chupacabra! Discover its origins, debunked cases, and cultural impact. A must-listen for folklore enthusiasts and skeptics alike.

Ever wondered if a giant squid could turn into a Kraken? Join us as we explore the mysteries of the deep, comparing legendary sea monsters with real-life colossal squids. Tune in for an adventure beneath the waves!

Ever wondered whether a creature could spit corrosive saliva and generate electric shocks? Join us as we dig into the bizarre and fearsome legend of the Mongolian Death Worm in this jaw-dropping episode of MVP's WTF Paranormal Podcast! We kick off with a light-hearted chat about facing the flu with Botox treatments for migraines before we plunge into the chilling tales of this cryptid, likened to the sandworms from Dune and the graboids from Tremors. You won't believe the vivid descriptions and spine-tingling stories surrounding this five to seven-foot-long terror. Our journey doesn’t stop there; we explore the differences between legless lizards and worm lizards, often mistaken for snakes, and then pivot to the electrifying and corrosive abilities attributed to the Mongolian Death Worm. Could this creature be a blend of known animals like eels and poisonous frogs? We dive into the historical context of Mongolia under Soviet rule and how it lends some credence to these terrifying t…

Dragons have captured human imagination for centuries, looming large in our myths, art, and storytelling. But what if these fantastical beasts had a grounding in reality? Could the bones of long-dead creatures have given rise to tales of winged, fire-breathing dragons? In this episode, we unearth the historical roots of dragon legends, tracing their flight from ancient fossils to the folklore that still fascinates us today.

Send us a Text Message. Embark on a howl of an adventure as we explore the haunting legends of werewolves, the shadowy figures that have prowled the edge of reality and mythology for millennia. From the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh to medieval European trials, we unravel the tangled web of werewolf lore that has captured human imagination. Brace yourself for a journey into the past, where magic-infused Viking warriors don wolf pelts and where hypertrichosis blurs the line between man and beast. Pr...

We're back and jumping right into our season on Cryptids! We figured we'd get the big guy out of the way for our first episode: Yup, we're talking about Bigfoot! How could we not? He is, after all, the Hide and Seek Champion of the World! However, this time, we decided to include some audio that claims to contain noises from Bigfoot (Bigfeet?) in the forest. We also talk about where the legend originated from and the most recent sighting from a train. We've included links below to the audio clips, video footage we discuss in this episode, and some additional reading. "Sierra Sounds": The (alleged) sasquatch sounds captured by Ron Morehead & Al Berry Colorado Train video Colorado Train Video (zoomed in view) "What Bigfoot Teaches Us About Public Mistrust of Science" - SAPIENS anthropology magazine "Science professor explains why Bigfoot's likely not real" - Mansfield News Journal "DNA Study Proves Bigfoot Never Existed" - TIME magazine "Is Bigfoot real? Everything you n…

The Mothman sightings ended in 1966 or 1967, when the alleged winged creature was claimed to have been seen in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The last mass-reported sightings of the Mothman ended following the Silver Bridge Collapse, which claimed the lives of 46 people. However, it seems to have resurfaced (ALLEGEDLY), with more recent sightings in Ohio and Chicago, and apparently, the witnesses have pictures.

Evan shares about the legend of the flesh-eater of the forest: The Wendigo.