Cryptids Decrypted

This week on Cryptids Decrypted, we're diving into the definitely not hot button issue of AI and how it's affecting the world of cryptid sightings. In the back half, it's a deep dive into one of the most famous cryptids in the Alps, the Tatzelwurm.Pre-order Ashton's new book here: https://books2read.com/u/bML2gVRead the super cool Greenland adventure book here: https://bookshop.org/a/12985/9780063352438Intro Music Licensed from: Composers: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Publishers:Lynne Publishing (PRS)Content provider:LynneMusic

This week on Cryptids Decrypted, we're getting back on the UFO train, but the only conspiracies we're peddling are about Sonic the Hedgehog and Rob Lowe. The rest of it is about little green people and Eastern European lady who predicted the future. It's great to be back.Links to Purchase Ashton's Books: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonVideo Links:Tic Tac: https://youtu.be/6rWOtrke0HY?si=FhrJB65spE0WMV-QGO FAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPcgSliHp5YIntro Music Licensed from:Composers:Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Publishers:Lynne Publishing (PRS)Content provider:LynneMusic

This is it, the final episode of Cryptids Decrypted... At least for now. To close the show out in style, Ashton and John have four fan-suggested myths heading into the cryptid Thunderdome. Want to buy some merch? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MacAshton.com/Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Make sure to follow us on every social platform so we can finally reach the height of ego we deserve: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/cryptidsdecrypted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, we're headed across the pond to once again talk about... mysterious big cats. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It's time for everyone's 'favorite' episode of the season, Cryptid Cinema. This week, Ashton and John break down the cinematic delight that is Krampus (2015), starring Adam Scott and Toni Collette.More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, we're traveling high in the Scottish mountains to talk about big, psychic... giants?More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, the guys are headed back to the bayou for another famous New Orleans myth, The Rougarou.More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week the pod is headed down south to talk about some of the most famous New Orleans Vampire tales. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠

This week, the guys are tackling potentially our most realistic myth yet, The Iliamna Lake Monster. Join them as they discuss the disambiguation between blackfish and black fish for far too long and make fun of a decorated pilot because his last name sounds like poop. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠

This week, the guys are headed back to WWII to talk about submarines blowing sea creatures sky-high. It's a delightful old-timey myth about crocodiles that can somehow survive the frigid temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean. Link to Fortean Archives, one of the big sources on this episode. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠

This week, our stunning, beautiful, talented hosts are talking through the myth of the Ozark Howler... possibly the thinnest myth they have ever discussed on this show. On the bright side, Ashton has some thoughts about breeding genetic super cats. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: ⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠

We're back after a year-long hiatus for what could be the final season of Cryptids Decrypted! We're kicking it off with Bigfoot's redheaded cousin, The Skunk Ape, a Southern US resident famous for popping people's heads right off. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠https://macashton.com/⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠RealMacAshton⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: ⁠LynneMusic

This week, we're bringing you a quick, ten-minute breakdown of a recent article adding fuel to the Nessie legend. For a full copy of the article, just google 'Loch Ness Proof', there are so many paywalls, we don't want to direct you to a specific one. But, save yourself some time and listen to the episode instead.More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonNew theme song background music was provided by Fesliyan Studios!

Check out Ashton's novella Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/macashton/the-first-ambassador-to-crustaceaThis week, John and Ashton take a trip to the past and reevaluate all previous Cryptid Royales on the patented new Objective Scale of Neutrality and Badassery. There can only be one winner, but there will be a whole lot of shame. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

Ashton's Kickstarter was fully funded! He even got a novel published in the same series. More info here: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonIt's that time again, the last episode of the season! Tradition dictates the guys do a Cryptid Royale, so we're giving the people what they want. Four cryptids enter, one cryptid leaves!Want to buy some merch? Check out MacAshton.com/Merch. Make sure to follow us on every social platform so we can finally reach the height of ego we deserve: https://linktr.ee/cryptidsdecryptedMore information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

That's right, we're doing two royale episodes this season! In today's episode, John and Ashton tackle urban legends from across the United States and actually develop a rating system to see how they stack up. Wanna read a science fiction, crab-based, political thriller? MacAshton.com/LibraryMore information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

This week, we're getting into cattle mutilations, lights, in the sky, and the many mysteries of Skinwalker Ranch. It's basically a thirty minute Conspiracy Corner, so strap in. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

This week, listen as John and Ashton figure out what giant eels, secret Scottish nuclear programs, and Scooby-Doo have in common. That's right, they're finally doing The Loch Ness Monster, a creature that has been on the logo since Episode One!More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

This week, Ashton interviews Dr. Jeff Meldrum, professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State, and well known for his research into the existence of sasquatch. It's a fascinating conversation, and well worth a listen. For more info on The Relic Hominoid Inquiry, check out this website: https://www.isu.edu/rhi/More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

It's another History of the Mythtery, this time with Krampus, a wonderful holiday myth hailing from Western Europe. John and Ashton break down the origins of this myth and how its celebrated in the modern day. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

This week, John and Ashton are diving into the documentary, Sasquatch, available to stream on Hulu. Drawn in by the promise of actual sasquatch research, this series may not have been what it seemed...More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

This week, John and Ashton are headed to West Virginia, well digitally, because we don't make any money here and there's a pandemic on. Whatever, they're talking about the Flatwoods monster, a myth about a meteorite, creatures from outer space, and oversized chairs!More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

The internet, a wretched hive of scum and villainy, home to wonderful podcasts, and the birth place of an infamous urban legend. This week, John and Ashton discuss Slenderman, an urban legend born of the internet, but with real-world consequences. It's a fascinating dive into the shallow end of the internet. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

This week, John and Ashton tackle two myths about vengeful spirits, La Madremonte and La Llorona. It's a fascinating journey to the spirit world of Central and South America.More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

Benjamin Radford is back to kick off Season 4! We're talking all about things that go bump in the night, and the people trying to make a buck off scaring innocent homeowners. It's a great conversation with more than a few Scooby-Doo-esque anectdotes. Enjoy!More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

On this week's episode, John and Ashton go through some of the best-known myths of the Outback (not the steakhouse). Ranging from drop bears to bloomin' onions, they've got it all!More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, check out these links: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonCredit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusic

This week, John and Ashton talk about one of the world's most (only?) famous geometric anomalies, The Bermuda Triangle. They've got alien theories, ancient theories, and ancient alien theories, so there's a lot to unpack in this episode. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on Twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusic

This week, John, Ashton and Tyler break down the mother of all myths, Atlantis. Is it a cryptid? No, not even by a loose definition of the word, but this is Season 3, and the rules are out the window. We've got death rays, nazis, and nazi death rays, so come on in and hear about the insane history of the infamous sunken city. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusic

Mermaids, Disney-fied princess fodder, or murderous webbed creature of the deep? Ashton and John dive into the mythical origins of a creature that has existed in legends for thousands of years and recently has helped a few entrepreneurs make a buck. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusic

This week, John and Ashton are joined by special guest, Jason Peters, host of the podcast, Esoterica Cinema! Together, they break down the cult classic, Tremors, and its relation to the myth of the Mongolian Death Worm. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusic

Today, John and Ashton are looking into a longstanding myth/legend, leprechauns. From the origins in Ireland to the modern-day adaptations with Warwick Davis, they're covering it all, whether they want to or not. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusic

In this episode, Ashton Macaulay interviews Benjamin Radford for a second time as they get into the subject matter of his new book, Big If True: Adventures in Oddity. They cover toucan men, Mongolian death worms, ghosts, conspiracies, and just about everything else. To find out more about Benjamin Radford, go to: http://benjaminradford.com/Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusic

This week we're talking Mongolian Death Worms with Tyler, Ashton and John. It's a bizarre myth, but a lot of fun. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusic

This week, Ashton and Tyler break down the mystery behind the infamous Amityville Horror. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

On this episode, Ashton Macaulay interviews Donna of Philly Ghost Hunt about the ins and outs of paranormal investigation. They talk about various methods of capturing evidence of spiritual encounters, as well as a few of Donna's most recent findings. For more information on Donna's work, check out her website: https://www.phillyghosthunt.net/More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

On this episode, John and Ashton breakdown the famous cryptids of American Folklore in another edition of Cryptid Royale! Jackalopes, Hodags, Tessie, and the Mothman all enter the arena, but only one can leave... as our favorite. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

In this episode, John and Ashton break down Chupacabra Territory, a found footage horror film about a group of 20-somethings that go out in search of the legendary chupacabra. If you want to give this movie a watch (not recommended), it is available for free if you have an Amazon Prime membership here: https://www.amazon.com/Chupacabra-Territory-Sarah-Nicklin/dp/B07HFKLLD3/If you want to buy signed copies of Ashton's books, please reach out at [email protected], or message him on twitter(@RealMacAshton). If you want non-signed or e-copies, you can find all of his work on Amazon or anywhere else books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/Ashton-Macaulay/e/B07C1J3V8PCredit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week, Ashton and John break down the gruesome origins of the Wendigo legend. From Native American possession, to cannibalism, this episode really has it all. If you're looking to read Ashton's Wendigo short stories, they are on his website, here: https://macashton.com/ You can also follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Want more Cryptids? We have an Instagram now, so be sure to check that out: https://www.instagram.com/cryptidsdecrypted/Looking for merch? https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/40739740Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week, Ashton, Tyler and John dive into a myth that spans centuries, Thunderbirds. From Native American storytelling to cowboys shooting at alien craft, this myth really has it all. Hope you enjoy!If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe a and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week Ashton Macaulay, expert in ficional accounts of mythological creatures is interviewing self-categorized science-based paranormal investigator, Benjamin Radford. They get into Benjamin's famous debunking of the Chupacabra myth origin, and general thoughts on the cryptozoology as a whole. You can find Benjamin on Twitter at: @BTRadfordIf you want to support the pod, share, subscribe a and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).  To purchase books, you can check out his Amazon Page. Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUSContent Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week, we're breaking down the most beloved cryptid film of all time, Harry and the Hendersons. It's a new format, but there is plenty of other cryptid cinema for us to check out if you end up liking it!Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week, we're breaking down one of the most popular myths of the 20th century, El Chupacabra. If you like weird stories about aliens breaking out of government labs, farmers' autopsy reports, and some great conspiracy fodder, this is the one for you. Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

On this week's episode, John Ceccarelli and Ashton Macaulay dive into the waters of Ohio in search of the Loveland Frog Man. Ok, the diving is more metaphorical, but you catch my drift. It's an amazing episode with some truly bizarre stories you won't want to miss. Want to purchase Ashton's books? They're for sale everywhere: https://www.amazon.com/Ashton-Macaulay/e/B07C1J3V8PCredit for the Frogman Cometh intro goes to Ashton Macaulay, who finally got off his ass and played an instrument.Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)  for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

This week on Cryptids Decrypted, John Ceccarelli and Ashton Macaulay are talking about a fascinating myth from the Congo River Basin, Mokole Mbembe (pronounced M’Kay-lay Bem-bay, probably). It's a fascinating myth with incredible roots in 1900s dinosaur fever, and a fun episode all around. If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe and rate us and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)for the 'thinking music' during Truth or Cryptid, we thank Neo Spica: https://freesound.org/people/NeoSpica/ for the '80's Riff' that serves as the Truth or Cryptid theme, we thank Modulation Station: https://freesound.org/people/ModulationStation/

On this episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay interviews Kelly Milner Halls, author of over 50 books including cryptid guide books and much more! If you want to know more about her, you can find plenty of information on her website: https://www.wondersofweird.com/If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe and rate us and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)

On this episode of Cryptids Decrypted, John and Ashton break down four famous ocean cryptids, The Megaladon, Cadborosaurus, The Ningen, and The Kraken. After this, Cryptids Decrypted will be taking a short break, but will be back in the new year with more content!If you're looking for the Man of the Mountain audio drama, we have sadly taken it down. You can still purchase paperbacks/e-books on Amazon, or signed copies at MacAshton.com/Shop.If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe and rate us and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)

For episode 9 of Cryptids Decrypted, we're talking with our first guest, David George Gordon, again! This time, we're getting into lake/sea monsters and the possibility of inter-dimensional cryptids. If you want to listen to David's first episode, you can check it out here. If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe and rate us and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)

Together, Ashton Macaulay, Tyler Mitchell and John Ceccareli break down the history of the wild Jersey Devil myth. You might ask yourself: Who are these dudes and what gives them the right? Well, the answer is, they have microphones and access to a high speed internet connection, which passes for expertise these days. Hope you enjoy the episode, be sure to rate and subscribe!If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe and rate us and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)

In this episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay interviews Dr. Brian Regal, an expert in the origins of the Jersey Devil myth. Dr. Regal has written two books about cryptids and the people who study them, and is a Science History professor at Kean University. Together, Ashton and Dr. Regal dive into the origins of the Jersey Devil myth and what has made it stick in the minds of the public for so long.For more information on Dr. Regal, you can check out his website.If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe and rate us and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)

In this episode of Cryptids Decrypted Ashton Macaulay, an expert in fictional accounts of the mythological and co-host Tyler Mitchell, all-around expert, explore the history of the Roswell conspiracy.If you want to support the pod, share, subscribe and rate us and if you want to learn more about Ashton's writing, check out https://macashton.com/ and follow him on twitter (@RealMacAshton).Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation AComposer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Content Provider: LynneMusicPublisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)