The Cryptid Code

Merry Christmas! It's the holiday season once again! Yet, beneath the bright colors of Christmas lights, a dark side lingers. Even Christmas, for all its seasonal cheer, is not free of monsters. From horned beasts devouring children, to skeleton horses stealing your booze, to a baker's dozen gnomes seeking vengeance, join us as we catalog and characterize the things that go bump in the Silent Night.

Its Halloween! A time of spooky fun and macabre delights! So, join us for a fun night of classic West Virginian folktales!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code. 

One dark summer night in the small West Virginian town of Oceana, Patrolman Bill Pratt is called to the scene of a disturbance. People report hearing a baby crying or cats fighting. Moments later, Pratt was found on the banks of the Guyandotte River, white as a sheet and with an emptied revolver. What did he see? Where did it go? And what beast wanders the shadow-laden hills of Appalachia? Find out as we go on the hair-raising hunt for... The Oceana Monster!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code. 

On a lonely backroad in the deep forests of Vermont, a husband and wife drive home from their honeymoon. In the span of a few hours, they will find themselves thirty-five miles away with no memory of how they got there. Their quest to unravel the mystery will take them from the endless stretches of the stars above to the dark corners of the human psyche. What happened to them? Where did they go? And, most frightening of all, who took them there? Join us as we attempt to summit the mystery of... The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.  

This episode takes us westward to Big Sky Country! Specifically, we journey to Flathead Lake, Montana, where, for over a century, tourists have claimed to see something beneath the calm, clear surface. A massive beast that dwarfs yachts and boats as its gargantuan form slithers along the water. Is this inland leviathan a gentle giant? Is it a murderous sea monster straight from myth? Or is it all just a Big Fish story? Either way, bait your hooks, grab your floaties, and join us as we cast our nets in search of... The Flathead Lake Monster!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.  

Aliens offering pancakes, were-beavers destroying porches, and a ghost stalking the abandoned railroad tracks. Strangeness comes in many forms. Presented from the files of the Cryptid Code Casebook are three stories than run the gambit from haunting to laughably bizarre. Can we make sense of the non-sensical?

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

A night of spooky spaghetti and cryptid creepiness! Harmon has Cryptid Code HQ to himself and invites you to join him for a foray into the world of horror fiction, with a short tale courtesy of the Mr.Creeps subreddit titled "They Were Not Bears". A small, isolated town finds itself besieged by strange, humanoid beasts stalking the forests. Glimpses and brief encounters grow more deadly as the desperate, vicious creatures venture closer and closer. And then the faceless bodies start turning up. What ferocious face-eater is on the prowl? Can the town band together to beat back the bloodthirsty beasts? Or will humanity quickly find itself down a peg on the food chain? Grab yourself a drink, gather around the campfire, and join us for a good old scary story!

High strangeness in the high desert! Across the mountains of Arizona, a hairy, towering beast is lurking. Glimpsed by hunters, whispered of by Boy Scouts, and pursued by lawmen, something half-man and half-beast comes roaring out of the Mogollon Rim. Could it be a lost relative to the human race? Feral people claiming the land as their own? Is it a spirit seeking to unholy vengeance? Join us around the campfire as we follow in the footsteps of... the Mogollon Monster!

And this is what it's all been leading up to. With the evidence discussed and the facts presented, all that's left is to discuss the impact of the Mothman on pop culture and try to get to bottom of the mystery. Will our biggest case yet end in all yes? What secrets might we find in our season finale.... "In The Shadow of The Moth"?

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

As mysterious dreams have all of Point Pleasant on edge, John Keel encounters a enigmatic entity with visions of the future. From plane crashes to assassinations to the apocalypse itself, the predictions draw Keel back into the mystery of the Mothman and the disaster that rocked the small town of Point Pleasant forever. Join us for the crescendo of our investigation as we delve into Episode 4 of the Mothman saga: "Of Prophecies and Portents"! 

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

A wife dead from a fall. A husband left a widower. A tragedy for sure, but things take a turn for the strange when the deceased's mother makes a chilling statement: her daughter was murdered. Is it just the ramblings of a mother driven mad with grief? Or has her daughter returned to solve her own murder? Join us for an episode equal parts ghost story and courtroom drama as we delve into the spirit of the law with... The Greenbrier Ghost!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

High in the sky or deep in the Earth, monsters lurk in the most unexpected places. This was the lesson taught to the small town of Van Meter, Iowa as they find themselves facing an unwelcomed guest. By night, it soars above - leaving terrified witnesses in its wake. Can it be stopped? Or will this sinister sightseer become a permanent resident? Join us as we shine a light on... The Van Meter Visitor!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

On this episode, we journey to rolling hills and towering peaks of the Scottish Highlands! Yet, instead of that ancient entity that lurks in Loch Ness, we trek to the mist-topped mountain of Ben MacDhui to find a beast whose legend is shrouded in mystery. Many have heard it, some felt its presence, few have even seen it, but all experienced its terror. Somewhere between a brutish beast and an apparent apparition, join us as we forage through the fog in search of.... The Grey Man of Ben MacDhui!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

Every year, over a million people visit the LBL National Park. Yet, unbeknownst to the tourists looking for a few days of respite, a predator prowls through the trees. An old legend coming to claim its land. What lurks in the moonlit night? What creature turned a happy family vacation into the site of the park's most terrifying massacre? What is the Beast? Join us as we search for the answer that lies somewhere... Between The Lakes.

Also, introducing our new co-host and addition to the team, Jessica!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

Every town has one. The old, abandoned house left long untouched. The one that becomes the subject of whispered rumors and ghost stories passed around by local kids. Nyack, New York was no exception. But to the Ackley family, 1 La Vita Place was a beautiful house simply waiting to become a home. Yet, in time, they will realize they aren't alone. Things linger within the walls of the old estate. The house is full of secrets taken to the grave. Join us for a story that's equal parts haunted house and courtroom drama as we explore the apparitions of the Ackley House Haunting!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

In a Londontown at the height of the Industrial Revolution, a monster of myth comes bounding out from the past. From the high-tipped rooftops to the lonely gutters underfoot, a creature is jumping at the chance to wreck havoc on the unsuspecting people of England. Can London's greatest detective crack the case? For history this strange, we'll need to bring in the experts. Hop aboard as special guests Brad and Alyssa from the Strange History join us as we leap into the mystery of... Spring-Heeled Jack!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

Is seeing believing? What do you do when you look to the night sky and see something so utterly otherworldly that you can't trust your own eyes? One night, in Phoenix, Arizona, thousands asked themselves that question as strange lights lingered overhead. Was it flares? Was it planes? Or maybe, just maybe, it was something not of this Earth? Take to the skies and join us as we investigate America's largest UFO sighting... The Phoenix Lights!

Also, we have a new theme song! Let us know what you think!

Content Warning: Hodussy as well as intimate relations between a man and his Hodag.

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

What do white pitbulls, JFK, and bear wrestlers have in common? The answer lies in the wilds of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, where a lonely surveyor discovered a horned, scaly beast of legend. What he didn't expect to find, however, was true love. Grab your fishfry and tune your horns in as we search for Wisconsin's favorite cryptid... The Hodag!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.

In the thick forests of the Pine Barrens, a legend was born. And centuries later, its still out there - leaving a trail of terror in its wake. Could it be a case of mass hysteria? Or does something truly diabolical roam the countryside? The devil's in the details. Join us as we decipher the curse of the 13th child, the Jersey Devil!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.  

The blood feud continues! Deep in the Maryland countryside, there are rumors of a creature. One fierce enough to challenge the Snallygaster. Its howls send shivers down the spines of those who hear it. Join us as we explore the horrifying, strange, and - frankly - kind of dumb legend of... the Dwayyo!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... the Cryptid Code.  

Some say monsters roam the mountains of Appalachia, hiding in plain sight. Looks like prey, hunts like predators. Are they witches? Aliens? Or something far more sinister? Whatever they are, we just know they're Not Deer.

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.  

In the backwoods of Kentucky, an abandoned, isolated farmhouse holds an unsettling secret. A strange, frightening encounter is the beginning of a disturbing conspiracy that runs from the dark sky above and the depths below. Join as we unravel a mystery 57 years in the making as we hunt the Kentucky Goblins.  

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.  

Beneath the waters of Charles Mill Lake, something stirs. From cemeteries to reservoirs to Lovers Lane, it's orange eyes strike fear into those who encounter it. Join us as we dive into the mystery of... The Charles Mill Lake Monster!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.  

Ancient, long untouched jungles thunder with the sounds of copters as the Vietnam War begins. Countless American soldiers find themselves in unfamiliar territory, surrounded by threatening terrain and enemies around every corner. But what if something else lurked in the brush? Something stranger than any of them were expecting? Join us as we trek through the dense jungles of Vietnam in search of... The Rock Ape!  

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code!  

All eyes are on the sky as a horrible, winged monster descends upon Maryland. With a beak and writhing tentacles, it snatches up animals and people alike - never to be seen again save for corpses drained of blood. Join us for a tale of blood, whiskey, and ice cream as we watch the skies, searching for the infamous Snallygaster!  

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.  

A monster terrorizes the swamps of South Carolina, attacking cars and raiding fridges. Could it be a sprinting gator? A one-eyed cow? Or something far, far stranger? Join us as we follow the cold-blooded rampage of... The Lizardman of Scape Ore Swamp!

The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.  

White fur, tall horns, and big, big teeth. Something stalks the backwoods of Appalachia. Join us in our inaugural episode as we hunt the notorious Sheepsquatch!