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Cryptid Crunch

Cryptid Crunch

By Cereal Box Network

Cryptid Crunch, a fun irreverent look at cryptids, extraterresrials and the paranormal! Hosted by the Social Media Socialite Willow Skylor, with co-hosts Kale Hallow and Keisha Acuff with occassional appearances by "The Prophet of Pop Culture" John B. Pyka!

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Hunting the Dover Demon

Cryptid CrunchApr 22, 2024

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Hunting the Dover Demon

Hunting the Dover Demon

Special Bonus crossover episode! Johnny co-hosts this episode of Cryptid Crunch and he and Willow Skylor go after the truth about the Dover Demon!

It's been 47 years since the first sightings of The Dover Demon! Join Keisha and Willow as they break down what this creature could be and what are the similarities between The Demon and the Cree Folklore legend, The Mannegishi!


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Apr 22, 202401:04:12
Cryptids in Comics Take Two!

Cryptids in Comics Take Two!

Cryptids in Comics Take Two!

Evan Quiring has become a favorite creator to follow, his art isn't just easily recognizable, it is STUNNING! His stories get better with each comic he releases, so when he asked to talk about Murder City Devil on our show (of course I had to ay YES!). What does Evan's comic have to do with Cryptids? You might find there is a lot of similarities to a man we once talked about last season, a Man known as Spring Heeled Jack!

Apr 10, 202401:07:25
Crtptids and Comics

Crtptids and Comics

If anyone knows o to make a successful KickStarter campaign, it's my good friend Grant Lankard. His new comic, League of Cryptids has 21 days left, he's already funded BUT I feel we can get him to a few more of backers for being such a great creator. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mrgrantastic/league-of-cryptids-1/posts

Mar 18, 202401:06:57
Legends of the Lady in White

Legends of the Lady in White

Just like how every town has an Elm St., it seems like every town has their version of the ghostly Lady in White.

Are the stories of these apparitions true, or is it just a cash grab or tourists?

Keisha and Willow are joined by the beautifully creep I-Scream Queens to get to the bottom of this myth.

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Feb 19, 202401:10:01
Cryptid Fairs and Festivals

Cryptid Fairs and Festivals

February begins the year of festivities, from Mardi Gras o Chinese New Year. When are those great Monster and Cryptid Festivals? Keisha and Willow searched High (and LOW) around the net for the best events we can find. Don t travel alone my friends! Support the show(s) at www.patreon.com/cerealboxpodcast

Feb 05, 202458:18
Bonus Episode - Cryptids in Comics

Bonus Episode - Cryptids in Comics

Cryptids are a favorite trope of comic creators and WIllow Skylor, and Keisha Acuff are joined by comics historian Clde Hall from Comic Book Spectrum to discuss the love affair between comics and cryptids!

Part of the Multiverse Funraiser to benefit Comic Books 4 Kids! For more information on the Multiverse FunRaiser, go to www.themultiversefunraiser.com For more information on our charity partner, ComicBooks For Kids, go to www.comicbooksforkids.org To donate to our CB4K fundraiser, you can either donate at the CB4K website listed above or directly to the fundraiser listed on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/themultiversefunraiser

Feb 05, 202401:01:09
Aliens Have Landed!

Aliens Have Landed!

Two recent alien sightings have the internes Buzzin' with conspiracy theories, videos, and even their own accounts of the satiation. One at a popular vacation spot in Brazil, and another at a Miami mall on New Years Eve. But what is the TRUTH! Time to do some investigative work to determine weather or not we truly are being invaded.

Jan 23, 202401:07:17
Slavic Monsters of Ukrainian Christmas Lore!

Slavic Monsters of Ukrainian Christmas Lore!

Don't put your Holiday decorations away just yet, boil those perogies and roll up the holopchis. Willow is returning to her roots with celebrating Ukrainian Christmas by learning about Slavic Myths and Monsters.

Jan 19, 202455:22
Ghost Stories nd Greivances

Ghost Stories nd Greivances

Ghost stories were all the rage back in the Victorian era, why did this trend stop? And why do we need to remember so many dang passwords for EVERY SINGLE THING? Yeah I got some grievances, and you all are going to hear about it!

Dec 21, 202355:45
Yule Tide Monsters Revisited

Yule Tide Monsters Revisited

Many cultures have their own creatures to ensure people behave themselves through out the holidays, some creatures eat bad children, and others eat bad men.

Can we invoke the powers of the Yule Monsters tonight? Tune in to find out!

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Dec 04, 202359:40
Touring the Appalachian Moutains with Melinda Beck
Nov 08, 202301:37:56
Creatures Of The Appalachian Mountains

Creatures Of The Appalachian Mountains

The Appalachian Mountains are as old as earth itself, there are stories of all kinds of creatures haunting the peaks and valleys. Kale and Willow researched all kinds of creatures, we may need a part two if we can't get through it all tonight! Presented by Back of the Cereal Box - www.backofthecerealbox.fun


Oct 23, 202357:03
What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

Stories about the lost colony of Roanoke have made it's rounds over the hundreds of years since their disappearance, some think they were assimilated into the tribes of the native population, other's say a more supernatural phenomenon took place. We want to know what your take on this legend is. Presneted by Back of the Cereal Box - www.backofthecerealbox.fun


Oct 02, 202357:16
The Mystery of the Mineral Point Vampire

The Mystery of the Mineral Point Vampire

Are Vampires real? Willow wants to know!

The Midwest is known to have a few cryptids lurking around, it should be no surprise there would be a vampire that likes to avoid capture by leaping high walls and fences. Join Kale and Willow tonight as they try to figure out who The Mineral Point Vampire truly is? Connect and support the show at www.backofthecerealbox.fun


Sep 07, 202301:00:36
Encounter with Frank J. Bennett

Encounter with Frank J. Bennett

We are excited to bring Frank J Bennett to our show, Author of Encounter with The Aberdeen Wildman A True Story. We look forward to discussing his experiences with the paranormal, our shared fascination with alien life and cryptozoology. frank-j-bennett.my-free.website

Aug 21, 202301:51:26
Do Lizard People Exist? The Repitilian Conspiracy

Do Lizard People Exist? The Repitilian Conspiracy

There have been reports for decades of shapeshifters walking amongst us, those that don't blink like normal humans and have scaly skin. Is this a case of a severe skin disorder and bad eyesight? Or do Lizard People actually exist? Kale, Willow and Johnny look into the origins of the myth, and recent reports of people seeing the true identities of many of our most influential celebrities and politicians.

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Aug 07, 202301:22:09
The Truth About The Montauk Project

The Truth About The Montauk Project

Kidnapping, secret experiments, time travel, murder, and aliens! All planned by the United States Government? And what does the show Stranger Things have to do with all of this? There is some truth to this conspiracy, Kale an Willow try their best to sift through the nonsense and would love to have you chime in with your thoughts in the chat. Brought to you by the back of the Cereal Box - www.backofthecerealbox.fun


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Jul 03, 202359:32
Haunted Dolls!

Haunted Dolls!

We've watched the movies of creepy dolls come to life, but do we know the actual story of the dolls that inspired them? Kale Hallow and Willow Skylor have searched the web, and found many articles of haunted dolls, even an island filled of dolls that were displayed in honor of a little girl who passed tragically. Join us in the chat to tell us your stories of finding haunted dolls.


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Jun 19, 202301:01:39
Time Travel Evidence in Art

Time Travel Evidence in Art

Are there pieces of classical art that prove the existence of time travel? Taking a trip to the art gallery can be educational, but how did the subjects of ancient art get these get a hold of modern technology? Willow Skylar flies solo to take a closer look at these art pieces to see if they can dispel the myths about time travel.


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Jun 05, 202358:36
Skepticism and the Art of Debunking with Kenny Biddle
May 22, 202301:17:12
Monsters of Mythology and Then Some!

Monsters of Mythology and Then Some!

No monster is scarier than the legendary tales of Greek Mythology. Battles with Centaurs, Medusa, and Chimeras are just scratching the surface of these stories, Kale and Willow invite their friends to discuss about their favorite creatures.

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May 08, 202301:20:36
Spirit Guides and Angels of Death

Spirit Guides and Angels of Death

What really happens during those moments of death? What do people see when they are dying, there are many stories of what people have seen when they had Near Death experiences. Kale Hallow and Willow Skylor invite our friends to join us in a conversation about these strange experiences.


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Apr 17, 202301:04:50
Ghost Towns

Ghost Towns

Have you ever visited an abandoned town? What happened there? Why did everyone leave?

Kale and Willow take a wrong turn down the Yeti Hole and find themselves in the most haunted of places, GHOST TOWNS. The world has many ghost towns that have been abandoned by war, the economy, natural disasters, and nuclear meltdowns. Be part of the conversation, we love to interact with our viewers.

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Apr 03, 202359:54
Your Favorite Conspiracy Theories

Your Favorite Conspiracy Theories

We all have those strange thoughts of What Ifs, weather it be how we truly came to be on this planet, or what truly happened to DB Cooper? The Cyptid Crunch gang will take a deep dive and possibly answer many of these questions. Or not.

AND We have a new Cryptid fan for you all to meet - Kale Hallow! Sit back and enjoy the fun while we go off the rails and take you down the Yeti Hole.

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Mar 21, 202301:05:08
Ghost Hunting!
Mar 06, 202301:14:21
Grimm Fairytales, Macabre Fables, and Dark Rhymes

Grimm Fairytales, Macabre Fables, and Dark Rhymes

We all heard the song Ring Around the Rosie and read many of the Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, but what we may not know is their origins have a rather morbid side to their history. Keisha and Willow invite other hosts of the Cereal Box Network to discuss the true story behind our favorite fables.  

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Feb 20, 202301:08:37
Invisible Friends or Ghostly Attachments

Invisible Friends or Ghostly Attachments

It is a perfectly normal for a child to have an invisible friend, but what happens when that invisible friend starts giving your child information about when it died, or certain historical facts that they didn't learn in school? Is it still normal for children to have a ghost friend?

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Feb 06, 202301:11:58
Poltergeists and Murder in Columbus, OH

Poltergeists and Murder in Columbus, OH

We all love a good True Crime Story, especially when there is a hint of paranormal activity to go with it. Your favorite ladies of Gothic Flavor team up with the Quirky Skeptic and the Profit of Pop Culture to discuss the unusual case of Tina Resch.

Part of the Cereal Box Network - www.cerealboxnetwork.com

Feb 01, 202301:14:45
Legend of the Loveland Frog Man!

Legend of the Loveland Frog Man!

Willow Skylor and Keisha Acuff are joined by Crayle Vanest to take a deep dive into the legend of the Loveland Ohio Frog Man!

 This episode of Cryptid Crunch is a part of the Multiverse Funraiser to benefit the John Ritter Foundation - www.multiversefunraiser.com

Jan 23, 202353:20
Nightmares of the Boo Hag!

Nightmares of the Boo Hag!

Every so often you have nightmares of an old woman staring at you from the edge of our bed, we can't move, talk, and sometimes it's hard to breath. It takes everything you can to struggle even for a little grunt, and then suddenly you wake up and find out that it was just a bazaar, vivid dream. The strange thing is, you aren't though only one to have this dream. We've had it too! 

But what does it mean? Keisha Acuff & Willow Skylor try to find out who the Boo Hag really is.

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#boohag #nightmares #sleepparalysis


Jan 16, 202301:30:37
Orbs? What do you mean, Orbs?

Orbs? What do you mean, Orbs?

Every now and then, an unknown light source flashes and floats down then disappears without a trace. We catch them on film, and sometimes we are lucky to catch them on video. But what are they? What causes these anomalies? Keisha and Willow open up the conversation to our chat to find out the answer.


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Dec 19, 202201:02:17
Christmas Cryptid

Christmas Cryptid

While many await the visit of Good Ol' St. Nick, some countries try to avoid a visit from Krampus, or a ghostly horse named Mari Lwyd. Keisha and Willow have searched for the strangest holiday creatures from around the world, and you thought children believing in Santa was strange.


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Dec 19, 202201:06:33
Legends of the Tommyknockers
Nov 22, 202201:05:18
Extinct Creatures

Extinct Creatures

Some say they are extinct, but what explains the strange sightings of so many animals that we believe have been long gone from our history? 

Special guest Crayle Vanest will be joining Keisha Acuff and Willow Skylor in the virtual Rec-Room, we welcome the conversation in the chat from our viewers.

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Nov 07, 202201:06:18
Where Do Witches Come From?

Where Do Witches Come From?

Double, double toil and trouble, something wicked this way comes. Keisha and Willow go down the Yeti Hole to find out what makes Witches a popular subject to pop culture. From the horrors of the Salem Witch Trials to the cult classic movie Hocus Pocus, we welcome all of our viewers' input into this conversation.

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Oct 18, 202201:00:54
Campfire Stories in the Treehouse
Oct 10, 202201:07:60
Haunted Hotels

Haunted Hotels

Willow Skylor works at famously haunted historic hotel and she shares her personal stories and Keisha Acuff shares her research on the stories that are common to haunted hotels!  

Presented by Back of the Cereal Box - www.backofthecerealbox.fun  


Sep 20, 202201:05:38
Cthulhu in the Treehouse!

Cthulhu in the Treehouse!

He’s big, he’s bad, he’s the fictional elder God created by HP Lovecraft and adored by millions… it’s Cthulhu!

Willow Skylor and John B. Pyka discuss Cthulhu in literature, pop culture and other media.

Presented by Back of the Cereal Box - www.backofthecerealbox.fun

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Sep 06, 202201:01:22
Boogeymen Under Your Bed!

Boogeymen Under Your Bed!

Willow Skylor, Keisha Acuff and John B. Pyka are in the clubhouse to talk about and tell stories of Boogeymen!!! Post your comments in the chat and join the show!  

Connect at www.backofthecerealbox.fun!

Aug 11, 202201:15:39
Captured on Video?

Captured on Video?

The Cryptid Crunch gang get together in the virtual treehouse to discuss and diseminate cryptid and paranormal sightings captured on video!  Will these clips make you a believer? You can watch this show on our youtube channel at www.youtube.com/backofthecerealbox!

 Presented by Back of the Cereal Box - www.backofthecerealbox.fun  

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Jul 18, 202201:12:24
Aviation Mysteries

Aviation Mysteries

IS DB Cooper truly an American Hero? Did Amelia Earhart's plane get abducted by aliens? Why did Malaysia Flight MH370 crash? Keisha Acuff and Willow Skylor discuss the famous aviation myths.  

Presented by Back of the Cereal Box - www.backofthecerealbox.fun  

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Jul 18, 202201:00:23
Monster Hunting with Emily Zarka Ph. D.
Jun 13, 202201:09:13
Mystery of Gemini

Mystery of Gemini

Heathor Bedor takes over and she Willow and Keisha take a deep dive into the mystical and paranormal with a discussion of Gemini - what it means and the impact of pop culture. It's a different kind of Cryptid Crunch in the Treehouse!  

Brought to you by Hitchhiker Toys in White House TN - www.hitchhikertoys.com  

Presented by Back of the Cereal Box, part of the The Cereal Box Network - www.backof thecerealbox.fun.

May 18, 202201:01:25
The Falcon Lake Incident, 55 Years Later

The Falcon Lake Incident, 55 Years Later

Back of the Cereal Box Presents: Cryptid Crunch!  

Willow, Heather and Keisha are back to discuss the facts and fiction of the Falcon Lake Incident 55 Years Later!  

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May 09, 202201:06:20
Haunted Objects In The Treehouse Are A BAD Idea!

Haunted Objects In The Treehouse Are A BAD Idea!

Some times we have brilliant ideas and sometimes we have really bad ideas. This episode is a really bad idea! There is no telling what kind of haunted object Keisha has laying around! Can Willow and Heather prevent a supernatural armegeddon? Tune in to find out!  

Presented by Back of the Cereal Box. 

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Apr 04, 202201:08:21
Leprechauns in the Treehouse!

Leprechauns in the Treehouse!

Willow, Keisha Johnny & Heather discuss the stories, legends and pop culture of Ireland's most famous cryptid myth, the Leprechaun!  

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Mar 21, 202201:08:46
Irish Cryptids In The Treehouse!

Irish Cryptids In The Treehouse!

Willow and Keisha welcome new regular co-host Heather Bedor to cover the cryptid legends of the Emerald Isles!  

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Mar 08, 202201:10:45