Thunderbird: Cryptid, Monster, or Dinosaur? with Gwendolyn Purcell

Episode 91: The Slice Team is joined by Gwendolyn Purcell of the Cryptid Collective to discuss her incredible cryptid-themed store, which showcases all kinds of cryptid merchandise while also exploring the worlds of the paranormal, UFOs, extraterrestrials, and unexplained phenomena. We talk about what first drew her into the cryptid realm before diving deep into one of Pennsylvania's most fascinating legends: The Thunderbird. For decades, eyewitnesses across multiple Pennsylvania counties have reported sightings of a massive winged creature with an estimated wingspan of more than 14 feet soaring through the skies. Is a giant raptor-like cryptid terrorizing Pennsylvania, or could a living pterodactyl have somehow survived the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago? Join us as we explore Pennsylvania cryptid lore, Thunderbird sightings, flying monster reports, and the mysteries surrounding one of the state's most intriguing creatures. Be sure to check out the Cryptid Collective, explore their paranormal museum, and grab a copy of Strange Knocks Magazine for even more stories of cryptids, ghosts, UFOs, and the unexplained. Sources: Forgotten Tales of Pennsylvania by Thomas White 2009 Appalachian Cryptids and Creatures by David J Hardie 2025 (Signed) Ghosthunting Pennsylvania by Rosemary Ellen Guiley 2009 Cryptid Collective https://www.facebook.com/share/177CEuqt2Q/?mibextid=wwXIfr  https://www.susquehannavalleymall.com/stores/58586-cryptid-collective Strange Knocks Magazine https://www.strangeknocks.com