Creepy Acres Presents: This Week in Creepy History

Send us Fan MailIn the spring of 2017, the Chicago land area would find itself rocked by numerous sightings of a strange, 7-foot-tall, emaciated, humanoid with glowing eyes. While all claimed it had wings the descriptions varied from bird-like to bat-like to insect-like. The witnesses were just as varied, rich and poor, from police and loading dock workers to professional athletes and people just out walking their dogs.Join Creepy Acres' resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch, as he flies solo hosting this, the season one finale, and just as he is about ready to pull his hair out, he is joined by Laura Kram  to discuss the Chicago Mothman with Fortean researcher, author, and publisher of the syndicated "Phantoms & Monsters" blog, Lon Stickler! Lon Strickler is the creator of the exceedingly popular Phantoms & Monsters blog. He is also the author of numerous books in eluding "Mothman Dynasty: Chicago's Winged Humanoids " and "Winged Cryptids: Humanoids, Monsters & Anomalous Creatures Casebook".You can find Lon Strickler  and his work on his Facebook page, or the Facebook page for Phantoms and Monsters.CastSam Squatch, Nathaniel Leonards   -  Shawn EngelmannAdditional Host                                     -  Laura KramPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic

Send us Fan MailIn the spring of 1933, an article in a Scottish Newspaper, "The Inverness Courier", titled "Strange Spectacle on Loch Ness" would recount a tale of a couple's sighting of a colossal creature  thrashing about in the waters of the Loch. This story would give birth to a monster, ignite imaginations around the globe, and forever change the world!Join hosts Laura Kram and Creepy Acres resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch, as they discuss the legendary Loch Ness Monster, the Owlman of Cornwall , and more with researcher, naturalist, cryptozoologist, activist, journalist, composer, filmmaker, and author of "The Owlman and Others"....Jonathan Downes! Jonathon Downes serves as the director for  the Centre for Fortean Zoology as well as host of the YouTube series “CFZ: On the Track”. You can find Jonathon Downes  and his work on  his Facebook page, or the Facebook page for CFZ: Center for Fortean Zoology.CastHost                                                                   -  Laura KramSam Squatch, Nathaniel Leonards   -  Shawn EngelmannAldie McKay                                                 -  Olivia WellsPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on TeepublicPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic

Send us Fan MailIn April of 1973, the city of Enfield, Illinois, a sleepy little  village , would find itself at the epicenter of one of the most bizarre and brief cases in all of cryptozoology!  A mind warping tale of a hideous 3-legged, hissing, abomination seemingly from another world that would be dubbed the Enfield Horror!Join hosts Laura Kram and Creepy Acres' very own resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch,  as they speak with podcaster, author, researcher, and blogger Rob Morphy about the Enfield Horror! So sit back and prepare for THIS WEEK IN CREEPY HISTORY!Rob Morphy is one of the hosts of the "Cryptonaut  Podcast", as well as the creator of the Cryptopia.us website.You can find Rob Morphy  on  his Facebook page, or at his websites "Cryptopia."CastHost                                                                 -  Laura KramSamSquatch, Nathaniel Leonards  -  Shawn EngelmannHenry McDaniel's.                                   -  Ben ColerRoger M. Tappy                                          -Jeremy OlsonSheriff Rooy Pochard Jr.                       - Chad DavidPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic

Send us Fan MailIn the first weeks of March 1972 the city of Loveland, Ohio, a sleepy suburb of Cincinnati, was the scene of one of the most bizarre and unusual cases in all of cryptozoology. 2 different police officers, 2 weeks apart, would both separately encounter what some would describe as a 3-foot-tall, bipedal, frog faced entity.  What was perhaps more outrageous was that this wasn't the first time Loveland, Ohio had been visited by such creatures!Join hosts Laura Kram and Creepy Acres' very own resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch,  as they speak with author and researcher James A. Willis (WEIRD WILLIS) about the Loveland Frogman! So sit back and prepare for THIS WEEK IN CREEPY HISTORY!James A. Willis is the author of numerous books on Ohio legends and lore including "Weird Ohio", "Ohio's Historic Haunts", "Central Ohio Legends & Lore", "Southern Ohio Legends & Lore", and many more! You can find James A. Willis on  his Facebook page, or at his websites "My Strange and Spooky World" and  "Ghosts of Ohio"!Host: Laura Kram Sam Squatch/Nathaniel Leonards: Shawn EngelmannPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic

Send us Fan MailIn the early part of 1897, the American midwest found itself at the epicenter of a bizarre technological mystery. Sightings of inexplicable flying machines whose appearance was decades ahead of their time, but whose impossible  maneuvering capabilities often defied the very laws of physics, appeared over the heartland  of the United States and captured the imaginations of the nation. What were these strange craft? Who sent them? Who built themJoin hosts Laura Kram and Creepy Acres' very own resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch,  as they speak with Steve Berg: actor, writer, researcher, and host of the "Hi, Strangeness" podcast about THE NEBRASKA AIRSHIP MYSTERY OF 1897.  So sit back and prepare for THIS WEEK IN CREEPY HISTORY!Steve Berg is an actor and writer and has appeared on such TV shows as "The Good Place", "Drunk History, "Hoops" and "New Girl", and in films such as  "Skinwalker Ranch", and "Tag". BUT he is also the host of the "Hi , Strangeness" podcast!You can find Steve Berg  on  his Facebook page, Instagram page , or IMDB page.Host: Laura Kram Sam Squatch/Nathaniel Leonards: Shawn EngelmannGeorge the Bishopville Lizardman:Chad DavidPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic

Send us Fan MailIt's year's end and you know what that means? CRYPTMAS! I mean Christmas... It's our Christmas special! Join hosts Laura Kram and Creepy Acres' very own resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch,  as they speak with  Mister Sam Shearon! Renowned artist and master of the macabre, Working with a star studded lineup, Mister Sam's artwork  has  graced everything from book covers, album covers, and magazine covers to movie posters and so much more! One of his many passions  is our focus for this episode, the creepy tales and characters surrounding Christmas! This passion is on full display in his dozens of cards and prints featured in his "Creepy Christmas" collection!Mister Sam Shearon's work delves deep into the worlds of horror, science fiction, the occult,  the unexplained, and folklore.  You can find Mister Sam Shearon  on Facebook , Instagram, or his WEBSITE.Djangels Unchained (why Santa hates the Creepy Acres crew) Podcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find Host Laura Kram Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Youtube, and now Threads!Merch available on TeepublicPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannBe sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on TeepublicPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic

Send us Fan MailBeginning in November of 1966, a small town in West Virginia would find itself at the epicenter of a bizarre and mind boggling nightmare. Reports of an inhuman winged monstrosity haunting an abandoned World War II munitions factory just outside town would begin to flood local newspapers. The Creature would eventually be labeled the Mothman by the press, and as the number of sightings grew  so too did its legend, But where did it really begin?Join hosts Laura Kram and Creepy Acres' very own resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch,  as they speak with Steve Ward: researcher, podcaster, and coauthor of  "Mothman: High Strangeness".  In addition,  Steve Ward also works at the Mothman Museum located in Point Pleasant, West Virginia! So sit back and prepare for THIS WEEK IN CREEPY HISTORY... That is IF Sam can't let hit beef with the Mothman go long enough for us to record! Steve Ward is the co-author of "Mothman: High Strangeness" as well as a contributor to the book  "Weird Winged Wonders: The Twilight World of Cryptid Creatures". He is also a the host of  "The High Strangeness Factor" and a correspondent on the "Mack Maloney's Military X-files".Scarberry and Mallette photo (via the MOTHMAN MUSEUM) You can find Steve Ward  on Facebook or just go stand by the Mothman statue in downtown Point Pleasant, WV and say Steve's name 3 times .Podcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find Host Laura Kram Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Youtube, and now Threads!Merch available on TeepublicPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic

Send us Fan MailIn 1903, a tiny town just west of Des Moines, Iowa, would find itself terrorized by an  antediluvian monstrosity that seemingly clawed its way out of  an  nightmare. The 8-foot-tall entity boasted massive bat-like wings, a beak , and most peculiar of all... a blunt horn on its head that radiated a blinding beam of light. It would be dubbed the Van Meter Visitor and its story would quickly be catapulted into legend. Join hosts Laura Kram and Creepy Acres' very own resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch,  as they speak with Kevin Lee Nelson: researcher, folklorist, and coauthor of  "The Van Meter Visitor: A True and Mysterious Encounter with the Unknown". In addition Kevin Lee Nelson is also the very person who named the Van Meter Visitor! So sit back and prepare for THIS WEEK IN CREEPY HISTORY! KevinLee Nelson is  co author of "The Van Meter Visitor: A True and Mysterious Encounter with the Unknown", "The Big Muddy Monster: Legends, Sightings, and Other Strange Encounters", and "Wendigo Lore: Monsters, Myths, and Madness". You can find Kevin Lee Nelson on Facebook or at his website Back Woods Lore.Podcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic

Send us Fan MailDescription106 years before the appearance of the now-infamous mysterious lights over Phoenix, Arizona, another U.S. city was terrorized by a seemingly otherworldly visitor that inexplicably appeared in its skies in September of 1891. The Crawfordsville Monster, as it would be dubbed, would be seen by some as a harbinger of doom, while it would cause others to speculate about the existence of great atmospheric beasts living in the ether overhead.  Join hosts Laura Kram and Creepy Acres' very own resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch, as they speak with historian John LeMay,  author of "Space Monsters of the Old West", "Strange West Magazine", the "Cowboys & Saurians" book series, as well as co-author of "The Real Cowboys & Aliens" book series. It's time for This Week in Creepy History!John LeMay is the author of over 50 books, Creator of the "Strange West" magazine,  and co-creator of the "Plot Pit" Podcast. You can find John LeMay  on Facebook or Instagram.AND you can find his books on his Website bicepbooks.com or on  amazon.com Show Host …………………….. Laura KramSam Squatch ………………….. Shawn Engelmann Nathaniel LeonardsCharles FortNarrator of the Huntington Weekly Herald ………… Chad DavidReverend G. W. Switzerand as always... Keep it Creepy!Podcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic

Send us Fan MailOn August 4, 1577, St. Mary's church in Bungay, Suffolk, England and The Holy Trinity Church located 12 miles (19.3 km)  south in Blythburough, Suffolk, England were both packed with parishioners for Sunday services despite a thunderstorm ravaging the area. Soon, a mysterious dark entity  seemingly birthed by the storm itself would enter those holy places and leave the congregations of both forever shaken.  Hosts Laura Kram and Creepy Acres' very own resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch, speak with  Andy McGrath, author of  Beasts of Britain and Beasts of the World: Hairy Humanoids and  discuss The Black Shuck! Join us in exploring This Week in Creepy History!Andy McGrath is an author and researcher with 25+ years experience. He is a speaker, television presenter, field investigator, and creator of the "Beastly Theories" Podcast.You can find Andy McGrath on Facebook of Instagram.Or you can find his books on amazon.comShow Host …………………….. Laura KramSam Squatch ………………….. Shawn Engelmann Nathaniel LeonardsPriest ………… Jeremy OlsonAbraham Flemming ………… Mister Sam Shearonand as always... Keep it Creepy!Podcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannMerch available on TeepublicPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannBe sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on TeepublicPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic

Send us Fan MailOn July 25, 1977, a pair of mysterious colossal feathered monsters appeared in the skies over Illinois. In the weeks that followed they would leave one small community shaken to its core and one family forever devastated. Hosts Laura Kram and Creepy Acres' very own resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch, speak with the one and only Troy Taylor, author of 140+ books, including Weird Illinois and Monsters of Illinois: Mysterious Creatures in the Prairie State. Join us in exploring This Week in Creepy History!Troy Taylor is the author of over 140 books on true crime, ghosts and hauntings, history, and the unexplained. He is also the founder of the American Hauntings Ghost Tour Company and the owner of American Hauntings Ink, Weird Chicago, Alton Hauntings, the Haunted America Conference, and more! Troy Taylor also cohosts the American Haunting Podcast  with  Cody Beck which is currently on its 7th season.You can follow Troy Taylor on Facebook of Instagram.Or visit his WebsiteShow Host …………………….. Laura KramSam Squatch ………………….. Shawn Engelmann Nathaniel LeonardsRuth Lowe ………… Aimee Chenaland as always... Keep it Creepy!Podcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannMerch available on TeepublicPodcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic

Send us Fan MailOn June 25, 1973, a mysterious white-furred giant, slathered in muck and mud, shambled out of Illinois' Big Muddy River, and the small town of Murphysboro was never the same again.  Join hosts Laura Kram and Sam Squatch as they interview Chad Lewis, one of the authors behind The Big Muddy Monster: Legends, Sightings, and Other Strange Encounters, and explore This Week in Creepy History!You can find our guest Chad Lewis on...Youtube    FacebookOr his WebsiteShow Host …………………….. Laura KramSam Squatch ………………….. Shawn Engelmann Nathaniel LeonardsOfficer Jimmy Nash ………… Ben ColerSecurity Officer ……………Chad DavidJerry Nellisand as always... Keep it Creepy!Podcast Artwork by: Shawn EngelmannYou can find host Laura Kram on Facebook, and Instagram.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and ThreadsMerch available on Teepublic