Cryptid Cocktail Party

This week, Sarge wraps up his series on the Satanic Panic and the crusade against Dungeons and Dragons by diving deeper into Patricia Pulling and her Anti-Dungeons and Dragons activist group, Bothered About Dungeons and Dragons or B.A.D.D (if you're nasty!) We also discuss The Pulling Report, a scathing hit piece aimed at Patricia and her organization by reporter Michael Stackpole which eventually leads to their very welcome downfall. So...roll for initiative and enjoy!

This week, Sarge is taking the reins and steering us straight towards adventure! For the next two weeks he will be our humble episode master, taking on us on a journey filled with demonic forces, evil creatures, and bored housewives. The endgame? Regaling us with the story of how Dungeons and Dragons got all mixed up in the Satanic Panic. So strap in and start breaking B.A.D.D. while we discuss The Satanic Panic: Dungeons & Dragons!

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are joined by comedian and organizer of the SureKill Comedy Festival, Megan Goetz, to discuss the infamous Connecticut urban legend...the Melon Heads. These creepy little bulbus brained bastards have been terrorizing the roads of Connecticut since the '60s with some saying it dates back even further to 1600s. We cover everything from their tragic origins, to sightings, as well as their Midwest cousins, we got it all so...enjoy!To find out more about about the SureKill Comedy Festival, check that out hereAnd give them a follow on Instagrem: @surekillcomedy

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week, we are not only graced with Sarges presence once again, but we also are joined by comedian Kirsten Michelle Cills to discuss one of Sarges all time favorite stories...the 1876 mystery of the Kentucky Meat Shower!Follow Kirsten:InstagramYouTubeTikTokCheck out Sarges good pals new Etsy book shop and Instagram as well!

Welcome back to another installment of Interdimensional Swap! For this one we are bringing you an episode from one of my (Dave) favorite paranormal podcast...Supernatural Japan! Long time listeners of the show know that I love anything to do with Japanese folklore and this checks all my boxes when it comes to that stuff. Well researched, perfect delivery, and Kevin is such an amazing and knowledgeable hosts. Trust me when I say that you will love it. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mysterious world of Yūrei, Japan’s legendary ghosts and restless spirits. Discover the origins of Yūrei in Japanese folklore, the traits that set them apart from Western ghosts, and the cultural beliefs that have shaped their stories for centuries. From vengeful spirits seeking justice to tragic souls unable to move on, we examine some of Japan’s most famous Yūrei tales and their lasting influence on horror films, ghost stories, and popular culture. Join us as we uncover the haunting legends behind Japan’s most iconic supernatural beings.Listen Supernatural Japan on Spotify Listen Supernatural Japan on AppleFollow on Instagram

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! Sarge is still in Norway so I have enlisted the help of our good friend Chris Cullari from Scared All The Time to do something a bit different than our normal formula. Instead of telling him a story, I figured we would take the opportunity to breakdown and react to what is easily the wildest Bigfoot call-in story we have ever heard. Enjoy.

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week, with Sarge being in Norway and all, we have Kaydra of Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast filling in as our special guest co-host to discuss one of the best cryptid hoaxes we have ever come across...The Hodag. This thing went from lumber camp folklore to nationwide headlines to basically a national treasure all thanks to a dude who was just being a little goofy goof. So sit back, grab a hot dog, and enjoy!Find where to check out Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast HERE

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are joined by friend of the show Mike Dionne (EYENINE) to discuss three of Japan's grossest yokai. We discuss the Shirime, a pervert Yokai that loves showing you its eye butthole. Then we got the Enko, a regional type of Kappa that also has a craving for butthole orbs. And finally, the Akaname, a dirty little freak that loves licking toilet seats. So sit back, don't get your hopes for a mature discussion, and enjoy!Pre-Order EYENINE & DC The Midi Alien - Fast Radio Bursts here

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are joined by Mike Bishop, aka Blothar the Berserker of GWAR, to discuss the Sigbin, a nightmare creature from Filipino folklore that is way more messed up than I could do it justice describing it here. So I won't. Just trust us when we say that its horrifying, but also a good time.

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are going to be talking about the 1950 Philadelphia incident that inspired the cult classic film The Blob! From the original 1950 encounter, to the embellished stories that seem to make the rounds every few years, we are going to do our best to separate the fact from the fiction. But there's more, we also take a dive into other times throughout history weird jelly has shown up out of the blue. So sit back, grab some Jell-o, and enjoy!

This week we are heading back to Japan to talk ghosts! Specifically, the Jikininki, a type of Gaki that in Japanese Buddhism is cursed to spend eternity eating corpses. And while that may sound bad, its actually much worse. So sit back, grab a snack, and enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are headed to the Lone Star State to discuss a story that has all the hallmarks of a good cryptid story. Its got a monster, its got armed rednecks, its got pre fame conspiracy authors, truly a tale for ages. This week, we are covering the Lake Worth Monster! So strap in and enjoy.

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we're revisiting the Kelly-Hopkinsville invasion where in 1955 a family in rural Kentucky was besieged by little silver space creatures known as the Hopkinsville Goblins. We dove a little deeper this go round so sit back, grab a glass of Panther Juice, and enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are going to be answering the age old question that has stumped humanity for centuries...what year is it? Mainstream science would WANT you to believe that it’s the year 2026 but what if I told you its actually the year 1729!? Sounds crazy, right? Well...maybe not. But probably. The theory goes that an emperor, a pope, and some other guy invented 300 years of history to land themselves at the year 1000 AD. Why? Who knows dude. So sit back, open your mind, and enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we dive into UFO disclosure, aliens.gov, and how the paranormal community has become a pipeline for right-wing grifters and conspiracy thinking. Fair warning: This episode kind of goes a bit of the rails. Less of a structured episode and more of a stream of consciousness rant if anything. We might catch some flack for it but hey...fuck it. Enjoy!Check out the Red Clover Gear "Crypt-R Cards" and all their other offerings here

This week on Cryptid Cocktail Party, we're diving butthole first into one of the most unsettling paranormal mysteries out there...Cattle Mutilation.TRIGGER WARNING: LOTS OF DEAD ANIMAL TALK. Seriously, it gets pretty gnarly.We break down where it all began, how it got roped in with UFOs, government experiments, and the satanic panic plus some of the more bizarre modern cases. Is it predators? Aliens? Cults? Well, you're just gonna have to listen and find out I guess.

Part two has arrived! This week you're gonna hear stories from Chris and Ed from Scared All The Time as well as Tyler and Charlie from Believing The Bizarre and just like last weeks...its a great time. Enjoy!

Its our three year anniversary guys!To celebrate this momentous occasion, we thought it would be fun to get some of the old podcast homies together and read some creepypastas to each other and man was it a good idea. The vibes were great, the jokes were on point and the pastas were creepy. So sit back, grab a fork, and enjoy!This weeks stories are read by yours truly and What About Weird? And in part two you'll here from the Scared All The Time and Believing The Bizarre boys so make sure to come back. Please.

This week, we revisit one of the earliest episodes Cryptid Cocktail Party episodes and finally introduce Sarge to the weird, hairless, big-eyed nightmare known as the Dover Demon!Over the course of a single weekend in 1977, multiple witnesses reported seeing the same thing: a pale, spindly creature with glowing eyes and a head that is WAY too big for its body. So what the hell was it? A misidentified animal? A hoax? Something not of this world? Well...Crack a beer and lets dive in!

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are diving into one of the most infamous incidents in television broadcasting history...the Max Headroom Incident.In 1987 a man hijacked live broadcasts in Chicago wearing a Max Headroom mask, acted like an absolute menace, AND got away with it. Its a wild story so be sure to sit back, strap in, and enjoy.And be sure to call or text our hotline! Tell us your stories, text us photos and videos of evidence, or leave us a brief message or two by simply calling or texting 321-300-5606

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are joined by Cryptoids creators and hosts of YHS Podcast, Craig and Jacob, to talk about everyone's favorite conspiracy theory...Reptilians! We discuss its modern day creator David Icke, what the conspiracy actual is, and how it may not be as fun as it actually seems. So sit back, open your mind, and enjoy!Check out Cryptoids and back their Kickstarter hereFollow Cryptoids on Instagram hereFollow YHS Podcast here

Over two years ago, before Sarges time, myself, Nick, and Mark covered the return of Sam the Sandown Clown, a story first told on the Cryptonaught Podcast. The story goes that in the mid 90’s, a 5 year old boy named Luke had an encounter with not one, but three entities that we know as Sam The Sandown Clown.I also mentioned in that episode that if there were any updates we would be covering them in the future, well we did one better. We sat down with the Luke from that story and was able to actually discuss his encounter with him! So sit back, open your mind, and enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we dive headfirst into one of the greatest mysteries America has to offer, The Lost Colony of Roanoke. We break down why the colony was established, what led to its inevitable failure (both times) and go over the theories that try to explain what happened more than 400 years ago!Also, we have a hotline now! So if you have a story you wanna tell, some photos or videos you want to share, episode suggestions, or maybe you have a personal conspiracy theory you want to soft launch, give us a call or text at 321-300-5606

Welcome back to another installment of Interdimensional swap! This week we got an episode from Itty Bitty Horror Podcast about the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine which, if I’m being honest, I didn’t know was a thing until now. And remember…if you like what you hear be sure to give them a follow here: https://surl.li/rpdpzi“Itty Bitty Horror is a horror-comedy podcast with a queer twist. We explore the strangest stories out there, recap our favorite horror films, and invite guests like ghost tour guides, writers, and paranormal enthusiasts to discuss the weirdest tales we can find.”

Guys…we got a hotline now! Also, I recorded this in my car so it sounds like shit, but…Got a strange encounter you want to share? Have a conspiracy theory you’re trying to soft launch? Suggestions for future episodes?Maybe you’ve experienced a haunting, had a run in with something in the woods, or possibly had a visit from an other worldly being. Whatever it is, we want to hear it.So give us a call at (321) 300-5606 and tell us your story. Dont want to leave a message? Thats fine. You can also text that same number with your story or send pictures and videos

Did aliens mutate our DNA sometime in the distant past? Did a man actually get abducted by a dolphin and forced to build an underwater city? And are the recent reports of Bigfoot in Ohio actually just Tyler and Charlie, hosts of Believing the Bizarre, on each others shoulders in a fur ghillie suit? The answers to these and more...right now!And thank you again to everyone who ordered our Crushed ICE shirt. Thanks to all of you we were able to raise $2917 for the Defending Our Neighbors Fund!

Welcome back to another installment of Interdimensional Swap! This week we’re bringing you an episode from the show Susto, a podcast focusing on Hispanic and Latin American folklore. This episode specifucally covers the Abchanchu, a vampiric creature from Bolivian folklore. This show rules and the host Ayden is incredible so please check it out and, if you like what you hear, they have a very lengthy back catalogue that I highly recommend. So sit back and enjoy the tale of the Abchanchu!Find all the links to follow Susto here

This week, Dave is mailing stuff to everyone, so Sarge plunges the depths of his hyper-fixation to regale friend of the show, Amanda with the story of Michelle Remembers, how it started and how it influenced the Satanic Panic! It turns out, Satan is the second worse villain of this story. Here's how to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/cryptidcocktail/Here are my sources: Satan Wants You: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26280511/The Revealer: https://therevealer.org/michelle-remembers-and-the-satanic-panic/Fandom Wiki: https://religion.fandom.com/wiki/Michelle_RemembersNocturnal Revelries: https://nocturnalrevelries.com/2016/03/14/michelle-remembers-michelle-smith-and-lawrence-pazder/

Welcome back to another installment of Interdimensional Swap! This week we are bringing you an episode from the very funny Haunted By. Jess and Janice are easily some of the nicest and funniest people we have ever had the pleasure of having on the show so I’m stoked we can bring an episode of theirs to your ears. So give em a listen, follow them where ever you can, and show them some love!Find all there links hereEpisode description:The Superbowl halftime shows haven’t always been the fantastic spectacles we see these days. Today we discuss how the Wayans brothers changed them for the better. Next up, we discuss social media influencers that showcase their lives with their lifelike dolls that they treat like humans. Then, Jess scares the pants off of everyone with all of the spirits that haunt the Poplar Hill House. We might never sleep again!

Welcome everyone to the conclusion of our two part series on Eastern State Penitentiary! This week we dive into all the different paranormal activity that has been reported in and around Philadelphia's own Eastern State Penitentiary. From the infamous locksmith story all the way to Al Capone's personal haunting. It's all here so sit back, have a drink, and enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week Sarge returns just in time for us to cover one of the most haunted prisons in America, Eastern State Penitentiary. But before we can go talk about all the hauntings and paranormal happenings that take place there, we gotta talk a bit about the history of the prison itself. From the initial conception to the eventual closing of the prison, we cover it all. So give it a listen, learn some stuff, and as always...enjoy!

Welcome back to another installment of Interdimensional Swap! This week we are super stoked to introduce you to Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast, a show that covers everything from true crime to dark history all the way to the paranormal and aliens. The show is a ton of fun and Kaydra is an amazing host. Her research, delivery, and thoughtfulness makes this show definitely one in my top 10.So give the episode a listen and if you like what you here be sure to give Perplexity a follow, give them a 5 star rating and review, and just show some love. And with that out of the way...enjoy this episode on Clowns!"We’re all familiar with clowns. Known for their colorful oversized costumes and facial features, distinctive makeup, and general buffoonery, their purpose is to induce hearty laughter. This career goes back thousands and thousands of years and still persists today. While many enjoy clowns, there are just as many if not more, young and old, who find clowns to be absolutely terrifying. So where did clowns come from? Why are we so scared of them? Should we be scared of them? Let’s get into it. Today’s episode is all about clowns."

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! Sarge is MIA this week so we got Brennan Storr of The Ghost Story Guys to take his place. Which may or may not have been a blessing in disguise because we are covering Bigfoot! The one thing I swore we would never cover but fuck it, its happening. Don't worry, this isn't a Bigfoot debunking episode but it also isn't a deep dive into the lore of the Bigfoot either. It's just an excuse to talk Squatch and all of its regional variants like the Skunk Ape and the Ohio Grassman as well as some of its more fucked up cousins like Sheepsquatch and the Dogman. So, with that in mind...enjoy!

Welcome back to another installment of Interdimensional Swap! This week we’re bringing you an episode by the wonderful Station 59 podcast covering the alleged possession of Anneliese Michel. If you like what you hear, be sure to give Station 59 a follow wherever you listen to podcasts as well as on all their social media which you can find here.

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are giving new life to an old topic...the Van Meter Visitor. We cover the encounters, the theories, and discuss how this all may or may not have been an early attempt at distraction from the Epstein Files.

Welcome back to the conclusion of our series on weather weapons! This week, we take what we covered in part one (chemtrails, HAARP, hurricanes, and space lasers) and tear it apart using not even science... just basic, old fashioned common sense. So sit back, make yourselves a nice Bloody Mary, and enjoy us being grade A party poopers!And be sure to check out Vine Cult. They were kind enough to send us some samples to try and let me tell ya…if you like Bloody Marys, give them a try and follow them on Instagram at @vinecultmix

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week kicks off part one in our two part series on weather weapon conspiracies, tracing a line from chemtrails to HAARP all the way to space lasers. We break down what these conspiracies actually claim, how they connect to each other, who's supposedly behind them, as well as why they would want use said weather as a weapon in the first place. There's a lot to unpack here so sit back, crack a cold one, and enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week, in honor of all the snow we got this weekend, we decided it would be a good time as any to cover a snow mystery. Specifically, the mysterious circumstances surrounding deaths and disappearance of the Yuba County Five.Snag a shirt crushedice.bigcartel.com

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week, Sarge is stuck in the Lone Star State so to take his place I am joined by Dipper Satterfield of Killed By A Yeti. We dive into the 1993 murder of three men at a remote cannabis farm in Mendocino County that the locals blamed on Bigfoot. We explore why the story spread, how folklore protected real killers, and what later investigations revealed about the human violence behind the myth. Enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are once again joined by host of Chasing Legends, Nash Hoover, to discuss one of our favorite mysteries: numbers stations.We go over just what numbers stations actually are, listen to a couple of the greatest hits, and then dig into some theories surrounding what they may have actually been used for. So sit back, grab your cipher, and enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are FINALLY in the same room so we figured, why not torture ourselves by watching, reacting to, and roasting some paranormal AI slop!

Happy Holidays everyone! This week we are revisiting one of the most horrific holiday folklore figures Iceland has to offer: The child eating ogress Gryla and her terrible offspring, the Yule Lads.Dave covered this years ago but figured it was time to give it a redo for reasons that will become clear once you listen, plus Sarge really loves the idea of the Yule Lads and it felt wrong to deprive him the pleasure of learning about this gem of Christmas folklore. So grab some eggnog, cozy up by the fire, and enjoy!

Well, its the holiday season, and we were feeling the spirit of Christmas a little too hard this week. So as a festive treat, we're covering one of the most brutal pieces of winter folklore out there. This story has everything. Masks, unbaptized ghost babies, and disembowelment. This week we are discovering...Frau Perchta and the Perchten!

This week Sarge is MIA but don't you worry because we got friend of the show Nick Einstman filling in to discuss what is probably the most well known haunted object in the world...the Dybbuk Box!

This week Sarge and Dave are joined by Andrew and Jordan of the A Better Way 2A podcast to discuss one of the wildest cryptid stories we have ever covered. Now, we say that a lot but this story is all over the place, from wrecked cars, armed townsfolk, all the way to Vegas bookies. This week, we're talking The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp!Check out A Better Way 2A here

You guys remember that time when everyone was losing their collective minds over aliens at that mall in Miami? No? Most don't, but for a hot minute it was the only thing people on TikTok and reddit were talking about. So we figured, fuck it, lets get Jess and Janice or Haunted By on the show to talk about it wayyyy past the point when it was actually relevant. This week, were diving into the Miami Mall Incident!Be sure to check out Haunted By wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to give them a follow on Instagram here

This week we continue our yokai journey and dive into one of Japans most terrifying legends: The Gashadokuro. A massive, rage filled skeleton made from the bones of the forgotten dead. We cover its origins, its behaviors, and where it fits into modern culture. So sit back, grab a go-gurt, and enjoy

Welcome back to another installment of Yokai Cocktail Party! This week Dave decides to actually explain just what the hell a yokai is and then immediately proceeds to tell Sarge the lore about what can only be described as an absolute nightmare...the shapeshifting spider woman known as the Jorogumo! Enjoy.

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week, Dave makes his triumphant return to the show and brings with him some special guests, Tyler and Charlie, hosts of Believing The Bizarre to discuss one of Japan's most famous yokai...the kappa!

Dave is still gone and Sarge has gone feral. Amanda and Cam join the show to discuss the perils of hiking in Russia, terrible Italian alcohol, and shapeshifters? YouTube.com - Merc Docs: The Khamar Daban Incidenthttps://youtu.be/tifHdZnK_EE Medicalnewtoday.comhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320237#:~:text=The%20sensation%20of%20ears%20popping,ear%20pain Encyclopedia.comhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/earth-and-environment/ecology-and-environmentalism/environmental-studies/alpine-zone#:~:text=alpine%20zone%20A%20region%20that%20occurs%20above%20the%20tree%2Dline,on%20temperate%20and%20tropical%20mountains. Thought Cataloguehttps://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2021/12/the-group-of-russian-hikers-who-started-bleeding-from-their-eyes/ Areal-Turhttps://areal-tur.ru/en/belorussiya/pereval-dyatlova-gruppa-lyudmily-korovinoi-uchenye-raskryli-tainu.html Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khamar-Daban Strange Outdoorshttps://www.strangeoutdoors.com/historical-strangeness/korovina-group That I did not knowhttps://thatididntknow.com/the-korovina-incident-6-die-in-mysterious-circumstances/ Cleveland Clinichttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21880-protein-c-deficiency National Library of Medicinehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3389480/#:~:text=The%20clinical%20effects%20of%20mild,very%20low%20or%20even%20absent The Mayo Clinichttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothermia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352682