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This Halloween Special is a tale of one of the most ghoulish serial killers in US history, HH Holmes. A con man, swinder, and ruthless serial murder, he even constructed his Chicago home to be a murder castle, where numerous victims during the World Fair met their ends.

In this episode, Erica Fett investigates the 1972 Defiance Werewolf sightings in northwest Ohio. Was it a werewolf or a Dogman? A person in a mask or something else entirely?

This story is a perplexing cryptid mystery!

Listener submitted stories about apparitions at old schools, Darkwatchers in the California hills, haunted New England homes, and a terrifying encounter with the Ohio Grassman.

Campfire tales blend experiences from listeners with local legends, folklore, and cryptids. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Head to campcryptidpodcast.com/contact to submit your story for a future episode!

Thanks so much Freddy, Sarah, and Steven for these stories!

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of cryptids with Lisa Russell of Cryptid Comforts. Discover her journey from creating art and plushies to hosting Cryptid festivals, her favorite cryptids, and how she supports the community through art and events.

Cryptidcomforts.com for more of Lisa's work!

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Upcoming festivals:

June 27th- UFO Day- Buckhannon WV

Aug. 1st- Squonkapalooza- Johnstown, PA

Nov. 7th- Fearsome Folklore Festival- Nashville, TN

Join Erica discussing two feline cryptid legends, the Cactus Cat and the Splinter Cat. Two legendary animals that stalked the deserts and forests of North America.

Join me for a dive into my favorite horror and sci-fi movies of 2025. Between creature features, serial killers, aliens, vampires and more- 2025 was packed full of amazing movies! So buckle up for a fun little off-script episode talking movies!

Join a conversation with writer and director Anthony Cousins- the creator of the Frogman films. We chat about the legacy and cult following of the Frogman film as well as other cryptids legends he would like to bring to cinematic life. Diving into what shaped his storytelling in horror and what future projects he has in the works!

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The Frogman on Tubi/Amazon Prime

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Join me for a collection of listener-submitted ghost stories, exploring paranormal experiences and the connections people have with the supernatural. Delve into stories from childhood memories to unsettling experiences in haunted locations.

Join around the campfire for the Halloween Special with a very special guest, Pinup Palmer! We chat about the influence of horror that inspired her Pinup and Fashion as a creator and her journey being the latest addition to the iconic Svengoolie show, as character Gwengoolie.

Join me for an interview with Gabe Braxton, talented screenwriter, director, and musician. Discussing Gabe's journey into filmmaking, the inspiration behind his feature film A Gettysburg Haunting, and supernatural lore that made him a fan of the horror genre.

In this episode of Camp Cryptid, into the eerie world of cursed objects, exploring their histories and the legends surrounding them. From haunted dolls like Robert and Annabelle to cursed jewels like the Hope Diamond, or the on the infamous curse of King Tut's tomb- the conversation weaves through chilling tales and the belief in supernatural forces attached to these objects.

Celebrate Squonkapalooza and Pennsylvania’s strangest legends and lore—from the emo Squonk and the elusive Bigfoot, to other cryptids like the Butler Gargoyle, Ogua, and Raystown Ray. Then, dive into the state’s most haunted spots, including Gettysburg, Pennhurst Asylum, Eastern State Penitentiary, and the ghost town of Centralia.

Journey back to 1903 to the small town of Van Meter, Iowa, where terrified townsfolk reported sightings of a bizarre, winged creature with a horn that emitted beams of light. Known today as the Van Meter Visitor, this mysterious cryptid was said to emerge from an abandoned mine, deflect bullets, and vanish into the darkness. Join us by the campfire as we ask: What really stalked the streets of Van Meter those fall nights?

Join around the campfire for another round of chilling listener tales. This episode features eerie encounters in haunted houses, ghostly encounters in old hotels, mysterious glowing spheres in the night sky, and unsettling experiences in creepy towns far off the beaten path. Grab a blanket, light a lantern, and prepare to get spooked—these true stories are not for the faint of heart.

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.