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Join around the campfire for an interview with Emilio Emilio Soto Soto PhD, CEO and Creator of Cryptid Camp TCG. Dive into the lore and world building behind the world of Cryptid Camp, favorite legends, and a first look into the new trading card game focused all around the world of Cryptids, folklore, and urban legends of the world. 

Come join around the campfire for two chilling legends of terrifying werewolf encounters. The Morbach Monster of Germany is a werewolf who was executed in the 1800s, however its legend still haunts the countryside to this day. Was it a werewolf? A Nazi experiment gone wrong? Then dive into the mysterious and encounter in Defiance, Ohio where many people claim to see the werewolf of Defiance. 

Whether you're in the mood for a romantic horror or a classic Valentine's Day slasher- my list covers everything from love movies, anime, tv shows, and the best horror movies for your bloody Valentine's Day. 

Come join around the campfire for a list of my favorite must-see Bigfoot movies that portray this legendary creatures in so many ways. Whether Bigfoot is a sweet and loving creature or a giant flesh eating hulk, these are my favorite must-see Bigfoot films for Bigfoot and Cryptid fans!

Get ready for chills and thrills as I review my favorite horror movies of 2024! From spine-tingling supernatural scares to terrifying creature features, I'm talking about the most haunting releases of the year. Whether you’re into psychological horror, gory slashers, or cryptid-inspired cinema, 2024 had  something for every horror fan. Tune in to hear my top picks, hidden gems, and why these films  are on my ultimate 2024 must-watch horror list. 

A Holiday special focusing on the scariest ghouls of the Holiday Season like the terrifying witch Frau Perchta and the spooky Victorian era traditions of Christmas and the New Year!

Unravel the immortal legends of Elizabeth Bathory, the "Blood Countess" who allegedly bathed in the blood of hundreds of victims, and the enigmatic mystery of Count of St. Germain, the immortal and mystical alchemist.  

Dive into the cryptids that left the pages of folklore and stepped into reality. From the quirky platypus to the monstrous legends of the giant squid , these creatures prove that the line between myth and science is thinner than we think.

The Legend of the J'ba Fofi, a massive spider said to lurk deep within the rainforests of the Congo. Chilling stories of multiple encounters, the cryptid’s possible ties to prehistoric species, and whether these giant arachnids could still be hiding in the wild today.

Join around the campfire for the chilling details of the Dyatlov Pass Incident, one of history's stangest cases- where nine experienced hikers mysteriously perished in the Ural Mountains under baffling and terrifying circumstances. The theories range from avalanche misfortune, Yetis, Aliens, military cover-ups to paranormal forces. 

Join around the campfire for eerie tales and hidden histories of Appalachia, diving into cryptids, witches, and rich regional folklore. There's supernatural legends of the Appalachian mountains and mysteries lurking within its dense forests and extensive caves. 

Dive into urban legends, cryptids, and ghostly encounters of New York! Exploring the eerie tales of sewer alligators lurking and secret haunted Subways beneath New York City, spectral sightings at the haunted Morris-Jumel Mansion, and the Dakota Building’s mysterious past filled with celebrity hauntings. 

Join around the campfire for tales of German Cryptids and Urban Legends. Unsolved murders, headless horsemen, The Tatzelwurm, and the Freiburg Shrieker are just a few of the many creatures and mysteries within Germany and its elusive Black Forest. 

Join around the Campfire for more stories from listeners! Eerie tales about sightings of a large Bigfoot creature in Ohio, mysterious orbs, magic in the forest, and demon drums inside!

Join around the campfire for mysteries of the Amazon like the legendary Lost City of Z, a fabled civilization sought by explorers like Percy Fawcett, and the Maricoxi, a mysterious tribe of wild, ape-like people said to inhabit the deep jungle of the Rainforest. 

Gather around the campfire for stories of England's Phantom cats like the Beast of Exmoor, the Cotswolds Cat, and the Beast of Bodmin Moor. These large mysterious cats have been lurking and terrorizing the English countryside for over 50 years. 

The legend of the Ohio Grassman, an aggressive Bigfoot-like creature spotted in the grasslands and forests around Ohio. 

Come explore the eerie mysteries of ghost ships, with stories of the Carroll A. Deering, MV Joyita, HMS Terror and Erebus, and the legendary Octavius and their haunting disappearances, each shrouded in unexplained phenomena and tragic fates. 

Come explore the mysterious disappearances and haunted legacies of ships like the Mary Celeste, Queen Mary, Ourang Medan, and the legendary Flying Dutchman.  Chilling stories surround these ships, from spectral sightings to deadly curses.

Join around the campfire for a chilling mix of the supernatural and the unexplained. Stories of a thrilling  Bigfoot encounter at Salt Fork Park, present-day hauntings by the infamous Bell Witch, followed by eerie ghost sightings at the historic Alamo. This episode will leave you questioning what might be really lurking in the shadows. 

Join host Erica Fett on a dive deep into the murky waters of maritime folklore to explore the legendary Kraken. This massive, tentacled sea monster has terrorized sailors for centuries, with tales of ships and sailors being dragged to the ocean's depths by its powerful tentacles. Be prepared for a terrifying voyage into the unknown!

Come join around the campfire for tales about one of the most mysterious regions in the United States, The Bridgewater Triangle. Paranormal activity, ghost sightings, cryptid encounters, and UFO sightings are just a few of the strange things that occur in this supernatural area.

Gather around the campfire to explore the eerie and captivating story of the Fresno Nightcrawlers, known for their ghostly, leggy appearance and whimsical strolls, and the Carmel Area Monster sighting in Ohio. Through eyewitness accounts and theories, dive into the possible connections between these two enigmatic cryptids. Join us around the campfire as we unravel the mysteries of these strange visitors from the shadows and beyond.

Come join around the Campfire for a fantastic compilation of eerie stories and experiences from listeners! This episode includes stories about Mothman sightings, encounters with guardian angels, a story about a notorious cannibal, and various ghost stories that make us question reality. 

Join me on a mysterious journey into the legend of the Crosswick Monster, an enigmatic swamp creature that terrorized the small town of Crosswick, Ohio in the 1800s. Dive into the mystery behind this elusive beast and prepare for an eerie journey into myth and reality. 

Come gather around the campfire for tales of Mexico's most legendary cryptids and urban legends like the Black Demon and La Llarona. Mexico is full of apparitions, witches, vampires, and some of the most haunted places on the planet. 

Join around the Campfire for more tales for listeners all about phantoms in the darkness, angry spirits lurking, and unique powers over electronics. 

Travel deep into the heart of the marshes and forests of the Pine Barrens to uncover the sinister origins of the cryptid associated with Satan himself, the Jersey Devil. 

Join me for a little Q & A all about how I got started with modeling, podcasting, and my breakdowns on the most terrifying cryptids and encounters I've had!

Join around the fire for the legend of Sawney Bean, a clan of cannibals that terrorized the Scottish countryside for decades. A tale full of murder, witches, and death. 

Join around the campfire for tales of mysterious frog like creatures roaming a small Ohio town. Are these sightings that of an unknown cryptid lurking or are these creatures extra-terrestrial in origin? 

Join around the campfire for a haunted tale from the early 1800s all about the Bell Witch and her demonic torture of a family in Tennessee that ends with death and mystery.

Join around the campfire for more tales from listeners! This week we discuss hauntings on the USS Midway, strange UFO lights in the high desert, the Bell Witch cave and more spooky stories!

Join around the campfire for chilling tales of monsters lurking below the lakes and waterways along the  West Coast of the United States. Stories of creatures in deep underground cave systems and legends of giant snake monsters aren't the only things creeping deep in these waters. 

Join around the campfire for tales of mutated alligators and giant sea serpents lurking the depths of lakes around the East Coast of the United States. Stories of monsters like Bessie, The Lake Norman Monster, and many more inside!

Deep in the woods of this Cleveland suburb lurk the feral Melonheads of Kirtland. Legends of government testing and evil scientists follow these cannibalistic creatures as they roam the woods searching for their next meal. 

Come join around the campfire for tales of the sea monsters, UFOs, and ghost ships floating in the waters of the Bermuda Triangle. 

Join around the campfire for more listener submitted tales of fright and terror. From poltergeists throwing objects to mysterious howling in the woods- this episode brings all the dark specters and horror!

On September 12 of 1952, a small town in West Virginia was terrified after a ball of fire in the sky led to reports of an other-worldly Reptilian humanoid lurking in the hills.

Tales of the terrifying cryptid, the Mongolian Death Worm, have struck fear across the Gobi desert for centuries. So join round the campfire and decide whether the tales are just fables or tell of an actual monster lurking below.

It's the Valentine's Special so let's dive into how sex has shaped the horror genre. Join round the campfire for the official list of the sexiest horror and sci fi movies! 

Point Pleasant, WV is the home to the mysterious flying cryptid, the Mothman. Is this cryptid a toxic waste mutant, an alien, or a result of mass hallucinations? Join round the campfire for tales of the Mothman.

Join host Erica Fett around the campfire for more terrifying tales of Hellhounds, haunted Scottish castles and Canadian hotels, and glitches in the matrix. 

Join host Erica Fett for part two of the most terrifying cryptids and monsters.Grab your soup and gather round the campfire for chilling tales of the Wendigo and Yuki Onna. 

Join host Erica Fett on a journey to the mysterious peaks of the Himalayas. Sightings of an ape like creature plague travelers and the locals. So join around the campfire for stories of the Yeti and the Abominable Snowman. 

Join host Erica Fett on a side quest this week discussing the best films and shows to watch on Shudder! 

It's a New Year's special! Join host Erica Fett for end of the year recap of the top horror and sci-fi movies of 2023! 

Join host Erica Fett talking about the best of holiday horror movies with her top 5 must see list! It's a holiday special so get bundled up for a holiday horror movie night full of cold weather creatures and killer Santas!

Join host Erica Fett around the campfire for more tales from listeners! Explore tales of a haunted Chicago hotel with ghost callers and accidental deaths. Then travel to the desert for Satanic rituals in abandoned buildings haunted by ghostly figures. More tales of family curses, Mexican cryptids (or demons?), and haunted burial mounds inside. 

Join host Erica Fett and special guest, Fraser Mutch of Elite Online Mag as they discuss ghost stories of England and Scotland and the spookiest urban legends of the north.