EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 1H 5M
63: The Enfield Horror - Cryptids
from I Scream, You Scream Podcast
In 1973, reports surfaced of a strange creature prowling the woods of Enfield, Illinois. According to witnesses, it had three legs, tiny arms, huge eyes, and a knack for shrieking like a banshee (but who among us, right?). As sightings continued, residents found themselves embroiled in a desperate search for answers. Overrun by out-of-town “monster hunters” and sensationalist press, this story charts one small town’s rapid descent into full-blown panic.Grab a scoop of something extra comforting, and settle in for a tale of mystery, paranoia, and of course, cryptids. Story starts: 12:07🎧Podcast rec: Check out Beth’s Dead🍦Check out What’s the Scoop if you’re ever in Point Pleasant!Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Rainbow Sherbet💀Topic of the Month: Cryptids 🖤Join our Patreon for bonus content, shoutouts, and exclusive treats!New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: [email protected] our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources: Villager’s VoiceBelieving the BizarreMt. Vernon Register Cryptids WikiCryptozoo NewsCoast to Coast AMA Critical Examination of the Social Contagion Image of Collective Behavior: The Case of the Enfield MonsterJustAnotherTinFoilHat1970 & 2020 US CensusPsychology Today📸Credits:Evansville Courrier & PressMediumAstonishing Legends Coast to Coast AMIt’s Something WikiThe Enfield Monster: The Three legged beast by Rajat Kumar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1973, reports surfaced of a strange creature prowling the woods of Enfield, Illinois. According to witnesses, it had three legs, tiny arms, huge eyes, and a knack for shrieking like a banshee (but who among us, right?). As sightings continued, residents found themselves embroiled in a desperate search for answers. Overrun by out-of-town “monster hunters” and sensationalist press, this story charts one small town’s rapid descent into full-blown panic.Grab a scoop of something extra comforting, and settle in for a tale of mystery, paranoia, and of course, cryptids. Story starts: 12:07🎧Podcast rec: Check out Beth’s Dead🍦Check out What’s the Scoop if you’re ever in Point Pleasant!Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities – all with a side of ice cream!🍦Flavor of the Month: Rainbow Sherbet💀Topic of the Month: Cryptids 🖤Join our Patreon for bonus content, shoutouts, and exclusive treats!New episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: [email protected] our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five star rating wherever you listen/watch! Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources: Villager’s VoiceBelieving the BizarreMt. Vernon Register Cryptids WikiCryptozoo NewsCoast to Coast AMA Critical Examination of the Social Contagion Image of Collective Behavior: The Case of the Enfield MonsterJustAnotherTinFoilHat1970 & 2020 US CensusPsychology Today📸Credits:Evansville Courrier & PressMediumAstonishing Legends Coast to Coast AMIt’s Something WikiThe Enfield Monster: The Three legged beast by Rajat Kumar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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