Cryptids and Mystics Podcast

It's our 50th episode! Happy golden years to us! CW: death, gun violence, body horror, molestation, murder, child violence, monster, stalking, ocean horror. It's time to talk about the 1959 Collegiate Trampoline Champion of Cal Poly SLO, Arthur Lee Allen. That's right, it's part two of Sara's telling of the Zodiac Killer. Sara closes out this chapter with the end of the correspondence, the suspects, a review on the current media and updates surrounding the case, and what Tyler thinks is "case closed". (A correction: The documentary mentioned, This is the Zodiac Speaking, mentions that the family knew Arthur Lee Allen from being one of the kids' teachers, not from the mother knowing him from a facility before then.) Then we have a little intermission with a game Tyler devised just for our 50th (episode) anniversary, The Cryptid Dating Game! Sara finally quits Hinge and just opts for her local cryptid. But, as you know, one day you are djinn, the next day you are out. Next Tyler tells us about the tale as old as time, Scylla and Charybdis. Were they the lesbian monster power couple of ancient Greece or were they just two girlies who invented protein maxing? Tune in to find out! Stay curious, and stay creepy!

CW: beheading, war, Christianity, murder, serial killer, child death, gun violence, stabbing, blood. This time around Tyler starts us off at 27:43 to tell us about gargoyles, both the Disney classic TV show and their spoopy history. There's a cheap Midas, some super hero PPE, and even a weird picture that we'll be sure to post on our socials. Then at 1:01:33, Sara brings us a biggie, the Zodiac Killer. Strap in for this one, it's a two-parter and we're sure you'll have some questions. This man is the drag of serial killers, tbh. Here is the unsolved part of the infamous cipher: EBEORITEMETHHPITI Stay curious & stay spooky!

CW: death, suicide, murder, torture, child abuse, drug use/addiction, abandonment, animal death, congenital disorders, sex trafficking, violence against women, kidnapping, sexual abuse, pedophilia Grab your divorce shorts, it's Tyler's birthday episode! He's an unspecified age at an unspecified time in his life. What's pretty great about him is that we make him funny by only leaving the funniest stuff in the edit. You should hear the cutting room floor. Yeesh! Join us for 20 minutes of yapping in the front and in the back. If you're only about the stories, we respect you, but we don't love you. Sara's story starts at: 24:17 and she tells us all about the curse of the Hope Diamond. Strap in for some name dropping and shenanigans that only rich people could get up to. Tyler's story starts at: 57:18 and he has two stories this time around. The first is a bit of an infarction -- no wait, inflation. His next is a lot more serious and is where most of our content warnings come from. If you don't want to hear anything gory, I might skip it this time. Tyler tells us the story of the Hello Kitty Murder aka the story of Fan Man-yee. As always, thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram at cryptidandmysticpod and anywhere you listen to podcasts. We'd love to hear from you!

CW: stalking, kidnapping, curses, religion. Sara and Tyler are back at it! We could rename our show to Cryptids & Mystics & Heated Rivalry but instead we'll save that conversation for the end of the show for all the skippers. First Sara brings us the meaning of the iconic evil eye and related imagery. We wanna say boots! but instead we'll say sandals! Next, Tyler brings us the spooky lore of Hachishakusama; the will they/won't they of the cryptid world. Sara's sources are Wikipedia.org, the BBC, myjewishlearning.com, and PEW Research. Tyler's sources are Freaky Folklore: Terrifying Tales of the World's Most Elusive Monsters and Enigmatic Cryptids by Carman Carrion along with the companion podcast, medium.com, and a YouTube video by Snarled.

CW: taxidermy, Santa talk, third gender, gender politics, gender slurs Sara and Tyler are back with some very fun and mystical stuff this week. First Tyler takes us to Wyoming for the legend of the Jackalope. Then Sara takes us around the world to talk about the intersection of magic and gender. Tyler's story starts at: 24:14 Sara's story starts at: 1:02:22 Tyler's sources: lifescience.com, article "The Story of the Jackalope: The Legendary Rabbit with Antlers said to Roam Wyoming" By Kalina Fragga, NY Times article "Where Deer and Antelope Play" si.edu, 99 Percent Invisible Podcast - "The Tale of the Jackalope" (2022), Book - On the Trail of the Jackalope: How a Legend Helped Capture the World's Imagination and Helped Us Cure Cancer by Michael P. Branch. Sara's sources: Article "Coming to Terms with Navajo Nadalehe: A Critique of Berdache, Gay, Alternative Gender, and Two-Spirit" by Caroline Epple, "Not This, Not That: The Hijras of India and the Cultural Politics of Sexuality" by Vinay Lal, "Changed Embraces, Changed Embraced: Renouncing the Heterosexist Majority in Favor of Return to Traditional Two-Spirit Culture" by Trista Wilson, "Sexualities and Genders in Zapotec, Oaxaca" by Lynn Stefen

CW: firearms, aliens, blood, religion We're back to talk spooky and weird! First, Sara brings ya'll a few different spooky slumber party games that still scare us today. Next, Tyler tells everyone about the infamous Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter in all its controversy. Sara's story starts at: 15:21 Tyler's story starts at: 52:58 Sara's sources: wikipedia.org Tyler's sources: Allthatsinteresting.com, historicmysterious.com, Sightings Podcast - Episode 1

Join Sara and Tyler on a journey of death and reincarnation. A lot is going on this episode, but not to worry, the tangents are juicy. First, Tyler tells the tale of the Krasue in gory detail. Then, Sara tells us about the Pollock Twins and it gets dark. CW: child death, infant death, body horror, sexual abuse Tyler's story starts at 10:44. Sara's story starts at 49:52. 1:49:04: Ru Paul's Drag Race first aired in 2009 Tyler's sources: Mythology by ParCast Freaky Folklore podcast "Floating Head with Dangling Entrails: The Southeast Asian Krasue" - Medium.com by Jason Ward Freaky Folklore: Terrifying Tales of the World's Most Elusive Monsters and Enigmatic Cryptids" book by Carman Carrion Sara's sources: Extrasensory podcast Newsweek.com psiencyclopedia.org And That's Why We Drink - Episode 377 "Carnival Cobblers and Time Traveling Text Messages" Sound effect sourced from epidemicsound.com - Nada Ether Chime, Centrifuge Movement Bell Wind Chime

Join Sara and her new co-host, Tyler! He's a long time listener, first time podcaster. Get to know us in the beginning and learn how we met, how we're not actually Baby Boomers, and what Ty looks like. Then listen to Sara tell the true crime story of George Hassell and how he hit close to home. Then Tyler tells us about a classic cryptid, the Minotaur, of Greek fame. We'll be back to our twice a month schedule, releasing on Thursdays starting this month. Thanks for sticking with us, and don't forget to stay curious, and stay creepy!

We're in our "smiling-through-the-hellscape" era at this point of January. Ange goes first in this episode bringing us all a healthy dose of theoretical morality when she tells us about Roko's Basilisk. We're left scratching our heads but don't worry, the internet never forgets. Then Sara serves up one of their favorites: a curse. One of the most famous American curses to be exact, the curse of James Dean's car, Little Bastard. Don't speed, kids! Stay curious & stay creepy!

It's the first episode of 2025 and we're bringing in the weird and unusual! First Sara tells us about the infamous Hinterkaifeck Murders and we're pretty sure we solved it. Then Ange brings us the tale of the Lake Tianchi Monster. We're split on what this one is but since Sara is writing this, it's a ghost dragon. Here's to a creepy & curious new year!

Come one, come all, and bear witness to a truly unique experience... the Flatwoods Monster. That's right, Ange and Sara are back to tell you one more story before the year is over. After Ange tells us about getting so scared you catch the flu, Sara tells us about famed spiritualist Harry Price. Price's life was all over the place but not as much as Sara's story about him is. Stay curious, and stay creepy!

Welcome to episode 39 where we're officially in Christmas-mode. Sara brings us the origins of Friday the 13th and all of its strange superstitions. Watch your back tomorrow! Then Ange "allegedly" brings us the Philadelphia Experiment which "allegedly" involves alien technology and a few hot takes... allegedly. We'll be back this Yule so hold on to your candy canes until then! Stay curious and stay creepy!

Hey Creepies! Sara and Ange are back at it this Thanksgiving with a short but sweet episode. We know you wanna get back to your pumpkin pie. First Ange brings us the imported legend of Tommyknockers but nothing compares to the spine tingling story of the Tailypo. Then Sara brings us ghost ships and their relation to liminal spaces. Can we answer the age old question, does a ship answer to its first name? And is a ship like a cat? Stay curious and stay creepy! @cryptidandmysticpod [email protected]

It's episode 37 and we're just remembering how this all works. This is our first episode where we split the topic; don't worry, though, there's plenty to go around. Sara takes the true crime and Ange takes the paranormal. Strap in for a very special episode all about the Amityville House. The crows return, we learn if ghosts are jelly or jam, and how Gak™ had a much earlier start than we originally thought.

Welcome to episode 36 aka the Halloween episode. In true Halloween fashion we have some spooky stories for you to curl up and fall asleep to. First Ange brings you the story of Stingy Jack, of lantern fame. The Devil makes an appearance and he’s not what you’d expect. Then Sara brings us a true crime called the Trick-or-Treat Murders. Some truly gay tea is spilt and somehow a frog prince makes an appearance. Load up your pocket crucifix and grab your witchy trinkets for this one. Stay curious and stay creepy!

Join us for episode 35 where Ange and Sara are in Halloween mode. Sara tells us all about the Stanley Hotel and its many haunts while Ange jumps in with their adventures from visiting back in 2022. Then Ange tells us all about Djinn and how they're just a little invisible and a lotta chaotic neutral. Stay curious and stay spooky, Creepies!

It's now Halloween and we're at our most powerful. First Ange brings you so many mermaids, she had to leave some out. Then Sara brings you the OG, Merlin. Plus, tune in to find out that this isn't an accents podcast, or a video game podcast, and Cujo was a documentary.

We're back, baby! Sara teams up with Ange to bring you the spookiness you're looking for this season. While we miss Manny dearly, we know that the scary stories must go on. Sara starts us off with the story of The Stanley Hotel and then Ange takes us to the UK for the story of ghostly werewolf. Are you as ready for Halloween as we are, because we def pick out our costumes in this episode!

It’s the second half of our birthday month and we’ve got unfinished business. Sara wraps up the story of the Borden murders, including the hauntings, and we give our official podcast opinion on the murderer. Then Manny brings us the story of the Borrego Sandman, Sasquatch’s Dune loving cousin? (Don’t worry, he’s not abdominal in nature, just abominable.)

Welcome to July, or as we call it in LA, a hellscape of fire and misery. This episode we have a really special treat, Manny brings you the history and origins of Bigfoot. That's right, the big (hairy) man himself. Then Sara brings you the biggest true crime story of all time, the Borden Murders. Lizzie Borden took an axe but did she give anybody 40 whacks? Let us know in the comments!

This week Manny takes a mini hiatus so we have a very special and very little guest join us; Sara's girlfriend Angie. (She's actually like 5"1'.) Sara tells us the story of the tragic murders of Joseph Odom and Dr. Charles Scudder, otherwise known as the Corpsewood Manor Murders. Ange then tells us a story she found on Reddit about a close encounter with a murderer. Yikes! Don't worry, Manny is fine and will be back next episode!

Don't worry creepies, we're still here! Join Sara and Manny once again to talk about some really weird stuff. Sara starts us off by telling us about numerology and the recent history of angel numbers. Then Manny takes us down a road where no one should ever go, the narrow road to Inunaki Village in Japan where law doesn't exist but murder does!

It's spring and the hills have eyes. No wait, the hills are alive? That can't be it. Anyway, pay attention to the idioms in this episode as we go on several tangents. You can learn more about us and you can get a chuckle in. Manny brings us the Giants of Afghanistan who may or may not be 3 tall kids in a trench coat. Then Sara brings us strange death practices throughout human history so strap in or become part of the chat. Give us a little grace this month as Mercury is in the microwave, we just had an eclipse, and it's Aries season so everyone is mean and it hurts our Cancer feelings. Stay curious and stay creepy!

This is one where Manny sits back and relaxes (kinda) and Sara tells him a nice, cozy story, about Beelzebub, a Prince of Hell. We talk a lot about Christianity in a subjective way in this one so if that's not your vibe, we understand. You might learn something cool if you stick around, though! Sara also tells us a spooky story about her Grandma at the end. Stay curious, Creepies!

In this episode Manny brings you the sad and horrifying history of the Aswang from Philippines. (This is where Sara's sound effects come in. ::slurp slurp::) Then Sara brings you the history of crystal balls and scrying, just to creepy Manny out. Don't forget to rate and review us! Stay curious & stay creepy! Sound Effect Used: aggressive-news-jingle-short by chimerical

Welcome to February, Creepies! Manny brings us the story of the Kraken. (Did ya'll guess right from our clues on Patreon?) While Sara brings vibes -- just vibes. No story from them this time, but we did talk a lot about our spooky experience on a Haunted Whittier tour. Stay curious and stay creepy!

It's time to torment Manny! Sara brings the spookies with the history and hauntings of the Conjuring House aka The Arnold House in Rhode Island. Then Manny tells us the history and hauntings of Colorado Bridge in Pasadena, California, aka Suicide Bridge. There's a lot going on in this episode so please prioritize your mental health. TW/CW: Suicide, rape, death, hanging, jumping to death, baby death.

Merry Late-mas! To wrap up the year we have Sara telling us all about Satanic Panic, it's origins and a few true crime tales at the center of it. Manny tells us about the Native American legend that shouldn't be uttered aloud; Skinwalkers. (Warning: Don't read this description out loud.) And we all shake in our Christmas boots. Of course we were late in putting these out so don't listen to us telling you to have a good Christmas when it already happened. Stay curious, and of course, creepy!

We're home for the holidays, folks! That's right, welcome Sara and Manny back into your homes, sit by your fires, and roast those chestnuts cause we've got some scary ghost stories from Christmases long, long ago. Well, kinda. First Manny brings us a roundup of scary ghost stories from Disneyland. That's right, even the happiest place on Earth has its skeletons. Next Sara brings us the creepy history of the Mexican holiday dish, pozole. Yes, the rumors are true. But listen to find out for yourself! Note: Sara has since decided to eat pork for the holidays, tried her friends family's pozole (no human added) and it was delicious.

It's our very 1st anniversary episode and we're filled with pride and joy and also sloth and wrath! This week Manny takes us on another creepy tour where we learn all sorts of things about New England and East Coast weirdness. Sara took a break this week, kicked back, and made unnecessary commentary the whole episode; a true lazy Millennial. Enjoy our antics and we can't wait to bring you another year of 'em!

Welcome back to our regular programming! Don't worry, there's plenty of creepy left; we keep it spooky all year round. Sara starts us off with secret societies and their weird dealings, then Manny tells us all about Latine spirit animals in the concept of alebrijes. So, sign the secret book, and open your mind to color for this episode. Stay curious, and stay creepy!

Welcome to our Halloween Special! Excuse the screaming, it is Halloween, after all. We're not that sorry, though. We talk about some Halloween memories and a little about Manny's personal haunted house. Then we get into our special stories with Manny telling us about the infamous La Llorona. Then Sara brings us the true history of Halloween and Samhain. Get ready to never sleep again! Happy Halloween, creepies!

We can't let this recording get lost to time so we're bringing you a recording from July 2023. Sara starts us off with the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge and Manny brings us the elusive but somehow still well-known Mokele Mbembe from the Congo. Remember to stay curious and stay creepy!

Welcome to Spoopy Season! We're bringing you a traditional episode of a legend and a scary story. Manny brings you the wild tale of Jörmungandr and Sara brings you the history and science behind Bloody Mary. Hope ours stories chill your bones this season. Especially because it's still so damn hot in LA and we need a little chill in the air!

The Dynamic Duo is back, baby! This week we have Sara giving us mystery, giving us girl boss energy, with the story and mystery of Amelia Earhart. Then we have Manny with a classic and cute cryptid (yes, cute!) of the Squonk. In this house we love Squonk!

Manny is flying solo for this one! Join him on his day trip of the creepy and spooky side of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties in CA. We love you, Sara!

A former Patreon exclusive, join Manny as he tells us a short story on the infamous Pterodactyl of Tombstone.

Sara & Manny discuss the American medical system, completely on accident. It just gets brought up and we have a few bones to pick before we get into it! Manny starts us off with a beer to match his topic, the Māori legend of the Kikokiko. And yes, that does translate to "flesh-flesh". 😬 Next, Sara brings us an overview of the famous Salem Witch Trials, which it turns out had a huge impact on American culture in general. Don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud. Please leave a review if you like us and even if you don't! Stay curious and stay creepy!

It's episode 15 where Sara & Manny get together to talk about scary shit, once again. We've got Manny talking about our favorite baby, sweetie pie, muffin... the Jersey Devil! You gotta hear this backstory. Next we have Sara talking about something that has plagued them for years, sleep paralysis. We couldn't tell this one without some help so we sourced some real life stories just for you. Stay curious & stay creepy!

Formerly a Patreon exclusive, we're bringing you the creepiest, spoopiest, story from Manny's excursion to New Orleans. Try your best to enjoy, but really just be super creeped out, by the story of Madame LaLaurie. Shout out to D'artagna from Witches Brew Tours for a great tour! Stay curious, and stay creepy!

Thanks for being so patient with us, Creepies! Your new episode has finally arrived and it's juicy. Sara brings you part two of the Villisca Axe Murders by going first two episodes and a row. No more waiting! Then Manny tells us the dark fairy tale of Duendes in Latin America. This comes with a presidential stamp of approval; check our sources! And remember to stay curious, and stay creepy!

Join Sara & Manny while their horchata vibes turn a little sour as they talk about the famed Villisca Axe Murders. Sara takes us on a dive so deep that she needs a part two. Manny introduces us to the history and folklore of the Pukwudgie, also known as a tiny terror. Enjoy some banter about things only elder millennials would know: pagers & flip phones. And remember to stay curious, and stay creepy! 🖤

Manny takes us on a journey to the far away and mystical land of... Lake Elsinore, California. (If you've ever been there, you get the joke.) He tells us about LE's mascot and the love in all of our hearts, Elsie; California's very own Nessie. Next up, Sara takes us on a much further journey to Egypt with the spine tingling, incredible tale of, Dorothy Eady aka Omm Sety. Explore past lives with us and find out why the Egyptians talked about uncooked goose so damn much. Stay curious & stay creepy! 🖤🖤🖤

Welcome to episode 11 where Manny takes us to the central mountains of California to visit the Dark Watchers or Los Vigilantes Oscuros, if ya nasty. Next Sara dissects witches in TV and film from both a negative and positive viewpoint. Spoilers ahead for The Witch, The Blair Witch Project, and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

It took us a bit, but we're finally giving ya'll a new episode. Join us for part two of Manny's spooky-spooky tour of the US, followed by Sara's deep dive into Harry Houdini's life and death. Get tipsy with us this ep and HARRYDIDYOUPUTYOURNAMEINTHEGOBLETOFFIRE!!

Please enjoy our very first listener episode where we tell you the stories that you send us. We add emphasis where you wouldn't, we talk about how scared we are in between sentences, and we basically ruin your life experience! Thank you to all who are featured in this episode and to all the ghosts haunting them.

The first episode of March is here and we're bringing in the punches... by being a little punchy! Enjoy our wild tangents in this one and laugh with us or at us. Who cares! First Manny brings us part one of his tour of spooky parks across the US. And baby, it gets creepy. Next Sara tells us all about palmistry and how to read hands. Don't worry you won't die soon. And if you hear a plane, it's probably just Sara taking paparazzi photos. Stay curious, and stay creepy!

Let's dig into the disturbing and sad case of the murder of Andre Daigle with Sara. She tells us how a psychic helped bring him some justice. Then we'll join Manny on his deep dive into the one, the only, the Wendigo. He debunks the Caucasian influences and warns us of overindulgence. We're working on new content for ya'll every day so check back later this month for our very listener episode! You can also subscribe to our Patreon to get a bonus episode, early access, and other content.

Welcome to our February vibe; have we got the love for you! First Sara brings you a rudimentary discussion on potions, their magic, and their healing properties. Next Manny brings you the stinkiest boi, the Skunk Ape! Strap in for a hairy ride, ya’ll. Don't forget to leave us a review if you like what you hear, follow us anywhere you get your podcasts, and join our Patreon for early access to episodes and exclusive content.

We're back to close out the month of January! First, Manny talks about the horrible, awful, terrifying, history of the Cucuy! Yes, that's right, the original Boogieman. Sara's trauma is going awf! Then Sara brings us a rudimentary explanation of crystals and their powers. We also delve into ethical mining and of course take a trip to (Anti)Capitalist Corner. We're still working on our sign off so, uhm, be forgiving?