Aloreing
by Kimberly Hammons & Ryan Huskins
Do you like folklore, cryptids, urban legends, and art? Aloreing is a podcast that brings all these together. Your hosts, Kimmy Hammons & Ryan Huskins discuss urban legends, creatures, lore and more. If you are looking for a comedy, folklore podcast with a touch of spooky look no further!
Episodes
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EP 11 | Cactus Cat, Cocked & Loaded
Hey Campers! This week Kimmy and Ryan are heading out to the neon deserts of Nevada, a place known for glittering casinos, questionable life choices made at 3 a.m., and miles of lonely desert hiding stories stranger than anything on the Strip. Join them as they discuss the legends of two bizarre...
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EP 10 | The Caked-Up Loveland Frogman
Hey Campers! Hey Campers! Kimmy and Ryan are back, and for this episode they’re grabbing their flashlights and heading to the quiet banks of the Ohio River to unpack one of the strangest Midwestern cryptid encounters—the infamous Loveland Frogman. Is it a mysterious river creature hiding in the...
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EP 9 | Braxxie's Just Naked & Afraid
Hey Campers! Kimmy and Ryan are back, and for this episode they are grabbing their flashlights and heading deep into the misty hills of rural West Virginia to unpack one of the strangest encounters of 1952—the infamous Flatwoods Monster. Is it a misunderstood woodland cryptid or just a chaotic...
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EP 8 | The Mavka’s Wood Cuck
Hey Campers! Kimmy and Ryan are back around the campfire with a beautifully tragic tale straight from Slavic folklore. In this episode, they dive into the legend of Mavka, a mysterious forest spirit torn between her immortal bond to the woods and an impossible love with a human woodcutter. Join...
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EP 7 | A Creepy Crawly Christmas | Yule Special
✨ Holiday Special Alert, Campers! ✨🎄 Gather ‘round the fire, Campers—it’s time for our long-awaited 12 days of Krampus Holiday Special! Kimmy and Ryan are back, cozied up in person, and bringing you a festive episode packed with chaotic crafts, cryptid cheer, folklore fun, and just a sprinkle of...
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EP 6 | Cryptids"R"Us
Hey Campers! After a (surprise hiatus) Kimmy and Ryan are back, but before they get into any legend or lore they wanna give yall a quick update on why the campfire has been so quiet the past few months. Tune into this short episode to hear what the Aloreing Cryptids (aka Kimmy and Ryan) have been...
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EP 5 | Hear Me Out Cryptid Cake
Hey Campers! For this weeks episode we are doing something a little different and giving you guys a preview of the first ever Aloreing Live Show at Kimmy & Ryans Crypitd + Cider event back in April! For this episode Kimmy and Ryan will bring out a hear me out cake, talking about the top 4…
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EP 4 | Tommy Knockers Yearn for the Mines
Hey Campers! Kimmy and Ryan are back, and for this fairy-folk inspired episode, they’re cave diving deep into the legend of some mine yearning fae. Are these creatures good, evil, or just pranksters looking to let off some steam after a hard day's work? Will these creatures be what help inspire...
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EP 3 | Bear Lake Monster Moonshine
Hey Campers! Kimmy and Ryan are back, and for this spine-tingling episode, they’re diving deep into the legend of the Bear Lake Monster—Utah and Idaho’s very own cryptid celebrity. Is it a prehistoric beast? A giant sturgeon? Or just a really committed prank that got way out of hand? Join them as...
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EP 2 | This One Goes Out to Old Briney
Hey Campers! Kimmy and Ryan are heading to a state known for its breathtaking red rock canyons, towering snow-capped mountains, and its absolutely baffling obsession with soda shops to talk about not one, not two, but THREE strange cryptids known to lurk throughout the western state. Join them as...
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EP 1 | The Sketchy Dover Demon
Hey Campers! Kimmy and Ryan are back and for the season two premiere are diving deep into the eerie legend of the Dover Demon—a mysterious creature that terrorized a small Massachusetts town in 1977. Was it an alien, a cryptid, or just an overactive imagination? Join them as they analyze…
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EP 70 | The Holy Rap Battle of Mari Lwyd
Hey Campers! We are kicking off our season one finale with a winter legend of an iconic winter spirit. We will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the Mery Mari Lwyd. Both Kimmy and Ryan discuss this true nightmare before Christmas, A Merry Mare, and the origins of horse jesus. Plus, a...
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Lost Tapes | Elf’s be Snitching
Happy Holidays Campers! To celebrate this holly jolly season we have a bonus holiday episode just for you! This week we will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the trouble making Elf’s on a Shelf. Both Kimmy and Ryan discuss why these little gremlins can’t be trusted, why Kimmy and…
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EP 69 | Soul Sucking Succubus
Hey Campers, what better way to celebrate episode 69 than talking about an iconic sex demon? This week we will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the historic Succubus. Both Kimmy and Ryan discuss why you shouldn’t be a power bottom, how Ryan is ready to risk it all, and why Kimmy...
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EP 68 | The Dark Knight Watches
Hey Campers, this week we have a cryptid of the night in our midst! We will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the California Dark Watchers. Both Kimmy and Ryan discuss how the dark watchers and hat man aren’t so different, what makes Batman a darkwatcher, and why cryptids are scared…
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EP 67 | So… Still No Head?
Hey Campers, this week we have a romantic.. priest? We will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the El Padre Sin Cabeza! Both Kimmy and Ryan discuss how this headless priest is a bit of a lover boy, how much Ryan appreciates all of Kimmy’s hard work, and how this legend would make a...
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EP 66 | The Bell Witch Comes
Hey Campers, we are back after our summer hiatus and to kick off the start of autumn we are…attempting… to do an extra spooky episode. We will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the famous Bell Witch! Both Kimmy and Ryan discuss how “ghost attacks” were commonly used to cover up...
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EP 65 | The “Giant” Mongolian Death Worm
Hey Campers, this week we have a deadly worm slithering in - cue Dune soundtrack. We will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the deadly Mongolian Death Worm! Both Kimmy and Ryan discuss how cowboy hats make everything better, why Ryan is a worm man, and how Kimmy wrote a whole podcast...
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EP 64 | Shout Out To Paul Bunyan’s Mom
Hey Campers, this week we have a heroically large lumberjack. We will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the famous Paul Bunyan! Both Kimmy and Ryan discuss how you can get out of paying your workers, how we are nothing more than an ant farm to good old paul, and how paul bunyan’s...
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EP 63 | When Kappa Attack!
Hey Campers, this week we have a yokai known for playing pranks and.. Attacking peoples butts? Well that's because we will be discussing the history and origins of the mischievous Kappa. Both Kimmy and Ryan discuss how using a Kappa as a voting poll would be the perfect way to scare people into...
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EP 62 | Black Beard The 5ft Pirate Lord
We are BACK campers after our much needed season break. We feel refreshed, renewed and READY to take a dive into different legends and lore from all around the world. And what better way to “Dive” back in than with the legend of the famous pirate lord, Black Beard. Both Kimmy and Ryan will be...
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Lost Tapes | Wishing You A Merry Cryptmas
Happy Holidays Campers! To celebrate this holly jolly season we have a lovely Christmas Tradition inspired episode just for you! This week both Kimmy and Ryan will be going over some different Christmas traditions around the world, a holiday poem written by Ryan, and a major announcement about…
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EP 61 | How The Grinch Survived A Heart Attack
Hey Campers, we have a grinchy icon for this holiday episode. We will be discussing the origins and history surrounding the famous Mr. Grinch. Both Kimmy and Ryan will talk about how relatable the grinch truly is, why the Whos of Whovile are just the worst, and how we’d all sell a kidney for Miss...
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EP 60 | Yuletide Prank Bros
Hey Campers, we have a delightful mischievous yuletide topic for this week's episode. We will be discussing the holiday history and classic poem of the Yule Lads. Both Kimmy and Ryan start by making it very clear they can’t pronounce a single yule lad name, why milk straight from the tap is the...
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EP 59 | The Pink Eyed Specter Moose
Hey Campers, we have an extra scary urban legend for this week's episode. We will be discussing the origins and short story about the Candy Man. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how hunting at large lobster lake or little lobster lake is all about preference, that the specter moose is just a…
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EP 58 | Bee-lieve In The Candy Man
Hey Campers, we have an extra scary urban legend for this week's episode. We will be discussing the origins and short story about the Candy Man. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how the semi-sweet candy man came to be, what the deal is with dangerous Halloween candy and how this episode is...
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EP 57 | Agatha's Long Lost Lover, Mr. Cold
Hey Campers, despite us constantly talking about BG3 for 6 episodes this is a folklore and cryptid podcast and this week we have a creepily happy extraterrestrial for this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and sightings surrounding Indrid Cold, aka the smiling man. Both Kimmy and...
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EP 56 | Banshees, AKA The Throat Goat of 2023
Hey Campers, we have a wailing good folktale for yall this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the mournful Banshees. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how all red flags look pink through a bottle of rosé, how you are probably related to a banshee and don’t even...
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EP 55 | The Howling Hidebehinds
Hey Campers, we have a deadly hide and seek champion for this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the malicious Hidebehinds. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how behind picked as the hidebehind's next victim is actually a compliment, why our listeners are safe...
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EP 54 | Bluebeards & Red Flags
Hey Campers, we will be discussing an evil protagonist- THAT ISN’T A PIRATE - in this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the malicious Bluebeard. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss why many people, like Kimmy, think Bluebeard is a pirate, how curiosity and the...
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EP 53 | Squonk Makes A Splash
Hey Campers, we have the homeliest cryptid for this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and lore surrounding the weeping Squonk. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss why this cryptid weeps under the moonlight, how capitalism and greed always finds a way to ruin the housing market, and…
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EP 52 | Lamia The Shapeshifting Babe
Hey Campers, we have deadly beauty for this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and stories of the cursed Lamia. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss why killing your snake wife is a bad idea, how scary folklore keeps misbehaved children in line, and the transformation of Lamia from a...
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EP 51 | The Hellhound Hitman
Hey Campers, we have another spooky creature lined up for this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and famous first hand encounters of the devilish Hellhounds. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss why how hellhounds are good doggies, why you should curse the entire butterfield…
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EP 50 | Jeff The Shadow Person
Hey Campers, we will be talking about some spooky spirits in this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and sightings of the ominous Shadow People. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how using a vacuum is truly the best way to cleanse spirits from your space, why Jeff the Shadow person...
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EP 49 | Sonic The Melon Head
Hey Campers, we will be talking about a freaky fast cryptid for this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and sightings of the unsettling Melon Heads. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss Why melon heads have a need for speed, how Kimmy is actually a vampire, and why you shouldn’t visit...
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EP 48 | ATTACK! of the Killer Pants
Hey Campers, we will be talking about the most adorable faceless cryptid for this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and sightings of the fashionable Fresno Nightcrawlers. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how this adorable cryptid loves going on evening strolls, why Kimmy struggles...
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Lost Tapes | The Tangy Skunk Ape
Hey Campers, we are going to be discuss the famous Florida man.. we mean Skunk ape in this weeks bonus episode! And to make this episode even more special, we have the hosts of Strange Talk Radio as guests on the show this week! So take a seat around the campfire as Kimmy, Ryan, Robin, and Alyx…
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EP 47 | Pocket Sand Man
Hey Campers, we got a folklore figure for this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and lore of the dreamy Sandman. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss a collection of delightful stories from Hans Chrisitan Anderson, how this sleepy spirit may be more evil than we remember, and the…
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EP 46 | Southern Cougars of the Ozark
Hey Campers, we got a bear.. cat.. um horned beast for this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and lore of the ominous Ozark Howler. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how this cryptid may just be another forest spirit, why going snipe hunting with the Aloreing gang would be the best...
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EP 45 | "Eaten" by a Kelpie
Hey Campers, we got a malicious water spirit from Scotland's Highlands for this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and lore of the magical Kelpies. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how forcing someone that wants to marry you into working on your fathers farm for several years isn’t…
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EP 44 | I'm a Domi Girl
Hey Campers, we got a household spirit for this week's episode. We will be discussing the lore and history of the hard working Domovoi. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how these household helper came to be, some questionable morals to translanted short stories and Ryan’s disappointment in a...
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EP 43 | The Veiny Sword of Ghillie Dhu
Hey Campers, we got a delightful forest spirit from Scotland's Highlands for this week's episode. We will be discussing the history and famous encounter of the magical fae, Ghillie Dhu. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how Bigfoot and Ghillie Dhu are probably related, the importance of adding…
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EP 42 | Confusing Kuchisake-Onna 101
Hey Campers, we got a terrifying Japanese Yokai for this week's episode. We will be discussing the lore and urban legends surrounding Kuchisake-Onna. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss the thirsty artwork of the internet,how to give a backhanded compliment that confuses Kuchisake into not hurting...
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Ep 41 | Changelings and the Forbidden Horchata
Hey Campers, we are back with an episode that is sure to make you think twice about fairy babies, aka Changelings. This week we will be looking into the lore surrounding baby swapping during the Middle Ages in Europe. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss fairies' strong cravings for milk, why fairies...
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EP 40 | Demonic Rugrats
Hey Campers, this week we will be looking into the history of an internet urban legend that became big news! This week we will be discussing some creepy demonic rugrats, also known as the black-eyed kids. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how to manifest creatures into existence, the realization...
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Ep 39 | Fun Times with Frau Perchta
Hey Campers, though the holiday season is over, we have one more holiday figure we’d like to tell you all about. This week we will be discussing the lore and history to one of the most iconic female holiday figures, Frau Perchta! Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how being lazy can result in an...
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EP 38 | Frosty the Snow Maiden
Hey Campers, we got a delightful episode for you this week. We will be discussing the lore and history surrounding the kind hearted Snow Maiden. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how Frosty the Snowman is really the Snow maiden, the rebranding of Christmas in Russian, and how Kimmy almost gets...
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Lost Tapes | A Yuletide Holiday Special
Happy Holidays Campers! To celebrate the lovely holiday season we have a bonus Yuletide episode just for you. This week both Kimmy and Ryan will be discussing some fun Yule Traditions, How our 12 Days of Krampus Social Media Event went, and read a special poem as a gift from us to you. We hope…
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Ep 37 | A Classist Yule Cat
Hey Campers, we got a holy entity in this week's episode. We will be discussing the lore and history surrounding the famous Yule cat. Both Kimmy and Ryan will discuss how the Yule cat actually being super classist, the history of kitties in Iceland, and why wool production made the legend of the...
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Lost Tapes | Rumpelstiltskin's Unusual Party Trick
Hey campers, we are going to be learning about the strange and unusual Rumplestiltskin in this week's bonus episode! And to make this episode even more special we have the hosts from Of Slippers and Spindles podcast as guests with us this week. So take a seat around the campfire as Kimmy, Ryan,...
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Do you like folklore, cryptids, urban legends, and art? Aloreing is a podcast that brings all these together. Your hosts, Kimmy Hammons & Ryan Huskins discuss urban legends, creatures, lore and more. If you are looking for a comedy, folklore podcast with a touch of spooky look no further!
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