Cryptid Hauntings

Come with Chris Mike and mark as we discover the blob of Kinderhook New York

Come join the Cryptid Hauntings team as we deep dive into the Provo Cemetery. The feelings and emotions are real.

Join the Cryptid Hauntings teas as we deep dive into the Mandela effect. Did the world end in 2012?

A haunted mineshaft in park city Utah. Is he a ghost that wants you dead or is he trying to warn you about the danger. Regardless he is the man in the yellow slicker

A deviating disaster lead thistle a town in Utah to sink into the lake. Information in this episode is drawn from geological surveys, historical archives, news reports, and survivor accounts of the 1983 Thistle landslide disaster.

This episode of Cryptid Hauntings explores the dark legend of U.S. Route 491, formerly known as U.S. Route 666, the infamous “Devil’s Highway.” Stretching through Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, the road gained a reputation for deadly accidents, ghostly apparitions, and stories of a phantom flaming semi-truck. The hosts examine whether the highway’s terrifying reputation stemmed from real danger, rural road statistics, or the psychological weight of the number 666 — the “number of the beast” from the Bible, Revelation 13. After the road was renumbered in 2003, accident rates reportedly declined, raising questions about superstition versus infrastructure and fear. In the end, the episode leaves listeners wondering whether the Devil, human psychology, or something even stranger might be responsible for the legend of Route 666.Join the CommunitySend your own ghost story for a Listener TaleEmail: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntingsYouTube: @cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Michael Gardner Editor: Pam Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home. Sources DangerousRoads.org – Route 666NPR (2009) – “The Deadliest Roads Are Rural”KSL.com – “3 Local Urban Legends May Offer Grain of Truth”Paranorms.com – Route 666Apex Capital Corp – Haunted Highways and Trucker LegendsThe Holy Bible, King James Version, Revelation 13:16–18

Come with Cryptid Hauntings as we explore the haunted nature of one of natures most puzzling mysteries in southern Utah. The Silver Reef Ghost Town.

Thank you for listening to Cryptid Hantings.Episode SummaryIn this episode of Cryptid Hauntings, Mike, Mark, Pam, and Chris dive into the chilling legend of the Black Eyed Kids — mysterious children who appear at doors, windows, and lonely roads asking for simple favors. With completely black eyes and an overwhelming aura of dread, these figures are said to follow strange rules, needing permission before entering a home or vehicle. The family explores firsthand accounts, including the 1996 encounter by journalist Brian Bethel that helped bring the phenomenon into modern folklore. They examine the eerie patterns in the children’s behavior, clothing, and the lingering fear reported by those who survive an encounter. Are the Black Eyed Kids demons, spirits bound by ancient rules, or something even more unsettling — something that looks just like us?Join the CommunitySend your own ghost story for a Listener TaleEmail: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntingsYouTube: @cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Michael Gardner Editor: Pam Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home. Sources https://moniquesnyman.com/hall-of-horror-black-eyed-children/https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/black-eyed-children-urban-legendRomano, Aja (31 October 2012). "The definitive guide to creepypasta – the Internet's 'scariest' urban legends". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 21 November 2014.

Come with Cryptid Hauntings as we discuss the haunting of the Great Salt Lake by nothing more than a humble whale.

Thank you for listening to Cryptid Hantings.Episode SummaryIn this episode of Cryptid Hauntings, Mike, Chris, Pam, and Mark explore the history and reported hauntings of the McCune Mansion in Salt Lake City. They begin with the fascinating background of Alfred W. McCune—a railroad builder, mine operator, and politician—and his wife Elizabeth, a prominent suffragist and church leader, before diving into the mansion’s extravagant $1 million construction in 1901. The home later served as a music school, a BYU extension center, a dance academy, and eventually became a private event venue after restoration from tornado damage in 1999. Listeners hear chilling reports of a young girl seen dancing in the third-floor ballroom, footprints appearing mysteriously, mirrors acting as portals, and spirits moving objects throughout the house. The episode closes by questioning whether tragedy, renovation, natural disaster, or echoes of the past may have awakened the mansion’s lingering spirits.Join the CommunitySend your own ghost story for a Listener TaleEmail: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntingsYouTube: @cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Chris Gardner Editor: Pam Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home. SORCES:Elizabeth McCune – Utah Women's WalkAlfred McCune Home - WikipediaRachel's SLC History: The McCune Mansion's Haunted HistoryAlfred McCune Home Facts for KidsMcCune Mansion | Utah Historical MarkersVirginia Tanner, Led Children's Dance Group - The New York TimesThe Haunting at McCune Mansion - Salt Lake City, Utahhttps://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/utahs-most-haunted-the-ghosts-of-mccune-mansion/amp/https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/utah/most-haunted-place-on-earth-ut

Want to dig deeper into the history and legends discussed in this episode? Here are some accessible sources and starting points:🐺 Werewolf History & LoreEncyclopaedia Britannica – “Lycanthropy”A clear overview of where the word and belief come from, including mythological and historical context.“Werewolf” – WikipediaA broad, easy-to-navigate summary of global werewolf folklore and how the legend evolved across cultures.“Werewolf Trials” – WikipediaCovers real historical cases where people were accused and executed for allegedly being werewolves in medieval Europe.American Werewolf-Type LegendsMichigan Dogman – WikipediaAn overview of reported sightings, legend history, and how the Dogman became part of modern American folklore.Beast of Bray Road – WikipediaDetails the Wisconsin sightings from the late 20th century and journalist Linda Godfrey’s investigations.HowStuffWorks – “Is the Dogman Real?”A balanced look at Dogman reports, cultural influence, and skeptical explanations.Regional TraditionsRougarou – WikipediaExplores the Cajun and Creole werewolf tradition in Louisiana and its role as a cultural cautionary tale.The Converse, Texas WerewolfKSAT (San Antonio) – “The Tale of the Converse Werewolf”A local news feature covering the legend, its origins, and why it still circulates in South Texas folklore.WerewolfPage – Converse Werewolf LegendA classic cryptid retelling that preserves one of the most complete versions of the story.MySanAntonio.com – Haunted Stories & Urban LegendsA regional collection that includes the Converse Werewolf alongside other South Texas legends. Books & Deep Dives Linda S. Godfrey – The Beast of Bray RoadOne of the most influential books on American werewolf-type cryptids, written by the journalist who helped popularize the legend.Barry Jean Ancelet – Cajun and Creole FolktalesExplores Louisiana folklore, including Rougarou traditions, from a cultural and historical perspective.A Note on FolkloreMany of the stories discussed in this episode come from oral tradition, regional legend, and eyewitness accounts. While some historical context is documented, others persist because they are experienced, shared, and remembered — not because they were ever meant to be proven.Share Your StoryHave an encounter or story you’ve never told anyone?📧 [email protected]📱 Instagram & TikTok: @cryptid.huntings

Mike Gardner and his family hosts explore the chilling phenomenon known as the Hat Man, a shadowy figure reported by many people during sleep paralysis and other altered states. The episode explains how sleep paralysis works and why it often produces terrifying hallucinations, including shadow figures and feelings of dread. They highlight the eerie consistency of Hat Man sightings across different cultures, mental states, and even psychedelic experiences. The hosts discuss possible explanations ranging from neurological misfires to interdimensional or supernatural theories. The episode closes by inviting listeners to question why so many people report seeing the exact same silent figure watching them in the dark.

Cryptidz Wiki – “Dalby Spook (Gef the Talking Mongoose)”An overview of the Dalby Spook legend, including reported behaviors, witness accounts, and later explanations.Source: Cryptidz Wiki, Dalby Spookhttps://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Dalby_SpookNational Geographic – “Gef, the Talking Mongoose of the Isle of Man”A historical deep dive into the Gef phenomenon, including cultural context, primary sources, and analysis of the claims.Source: National Geographic Historyhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/gef-talking-mongoose-isle-of-man Buckland, Raymond. (2005). The Spirit Book: The Encyclopedia of Clairvoyance, Channeling, and Spirit Communication. Visible Ink Press. p. 144. ISBN 978-1578592135Episode SummaryGef the Talking Mongoose was a mysterious entity reported in the 1930s by the Irving family of Dalby on the Isle of Man, who claimed a mongoose spoke to them from inside their farmhouse walls.Gef described himself as an “extra, extra clever mongoose,” an earthbound spirit, and a ghost in animal form, displaying knowledge of events beyond the home.He allegedly warned the family of visitors, kept watch over the property, and accepted food offerings like biscuits and bananas in return.Journalists and investigators visited the farm, some claiming to hear Gef, though physical evidence such as hair samples was later linked to the family dog.To this day, the case remains debated as either an elaborate hoax or one of folklore’s most playful and enduring mysteries.Join the CommunitySend your own ghost story for a Listener Tale Email: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntingsYouTube: @cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Michael Gardner Editor: Pam Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

Episode SummaryThe west desert is a little too quiet. Out in the middle of nowhere sits Dugway Proving Grounds. Are they really testing high tech, top secret equipment there or is it all just an alien conspiracy. References UFO sightings at Dugway Proving Grounds investigated by the Utah UFO Hunters, reported by Tooele Online.https://www.tooeleonline.com/articles/news/ufo-hunters-report-strange-lights-at-dugway/ Tooele OnlineReddit thread showing green flashing lights near Dugway, sparking local discussion.https://www.reddit.com/r/SaltLakeCity/comments/1ogma3g/green_light_flashing_across_the_mountains_any/BLM info on Dugway Geode Beds, a quartz-rich area near Dugway.https://www.blm.gov/visit/dugway-geode-beds Bureau of Land ManagementArchived info on the West Desert Test Center / Dugway military facility.https://web.archive.org/web/20051112184230/http://www.wdtc.army.mil/ Wayback MachineAirNav listing for Michael Army Airfield (KDPG) at Dugway Proving Ground.https://www.airnav.com/airport/KDPG AirNavUtah Geological Survey on the March 18, 2020 Magna earthquake near Dugway.https://geology.utah.gov/map-pub/survey-notes/the-ugs-response-to-the-march-18-2020-magnitude-5-7-magna-utah-earthquake-and-aftershock-sequence/ Utah Geological SurveyHistorical weather data for June 2004 (context for sightings).https://weatherspark.com/h/m/2694/2004/6/Historical-Weather-in-June-2004-in-Midway-Utah-United-States Video HighlightJoin the CommunitySend your own ghost story for a Listener Tale Email: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Michael Gardner Editor: Pam Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

CRYPTID HAUNTINGS — SHOW NOTESEpisode Title:The Screaming Bridge of Spanish Fork CanyonPodcast:Cryptid HauntingsHost:Michael GardnerEpisode Length:Episode DescriptionSpanish Fork Canyon is a place most Utahns drive through without a second thought — until something makes them slow down.In this episode of Cryptid Hauntings, we explore the legend known as the Screaming Bridge, a story tied to decades of documented accidents, fatalities, and unexplained experiences in one of Utah’s most dangerous travel corridors.Listeners have long reported hearing screams, sobbing, or emotionally charged sounds near bridge crossings late at night. Others describe sudden chills, radios cutting out, children asking who’s crying, or an overwhelming urge to leave the area immediately — often before they even know the legend exists.We examine the canyon’s history of wagon accidents, early bridge fatalities, railroad deaths, vehicle crashes, and modern tragedies, and discuss how repeated trauma can give rise to powerful place-based folklore.This episode balances humor, skepticism, and historical fact while asking a simple question:When a place remembers loss, how does that memory get passed on?Sources & Further ReadingHistorical & Geographic SourcesUtah State Historical Society — Spanish Fork Canyon HistoryUtah County Pioneer Journals & Early Settlement RecordsUtah Historical Quarterly — Transportation & Canyon Travel AccountsUtah Department of Transportation (UDOT) — Canyon Infrastructure HistoryRailroad & Transportation HistoryDenver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Historical ArchivesLibrary of Congress — Railroad Expansion in UtahUtahRails.net — Spanish Fork Canyon Rail HistoryAccidents & Public SafetyUtah Highway Patrol — Historical Traffic Safety ReportsUtah County Newspaper Archives (1890s–1980s)Deseret News Archive — Spanish Fork Canyon AccidentsSalt Lake Tribune Historical Archive Listener Call to ActionHave you experienced something strange in Spanish Fork Canyon — or anywhere in Utah that left you unsettled?📧 [email protected] 📲 Instagram / TikTok / Facebook: @CryptidHauntings

The San Rafael Swell isn’t haunted by ghosts or monsters in the usual sense—and that’s what makes it unsettling. This episode explores a landscape that resists human presence: twisted geology, unreliable water, vanishing roads, and a silence that feels intentional. From Indigenous knowledge of the Swell as dangerous transitional ground, to failed settlement attempts, ranching losses, uranium camps, and recurring reports of being watched, the pattern is consistent across centuries. Nothing attacks. Nothing follows. People simply leave. This isn’t a story about a creature—it’s about a place that enforces boundaries and reminds us that not every mystery wants to be solved, and not every land welcomes visitors.

Episode SummaryAppalachia is said to be one of the most haunted places in america. Come with us and explore a Cryptid so Terrifying that it will kill you and take your place just for fun.Join the CommunitySend your own ghost story for a Listener Tale Email: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Michael Gardner Editor: Pam Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

Episode SummaryAn old hospital in Tooele Utah, that has turned into a haunted attraction, the catch, its really haunted. Come with us as we explore the old Tooele Hospital and Asylum 49. References Haunted Places To Go — Old Tooele HospitalCovers the history of the building (from private home to poor house to hospital), the morgue situation, the creation of Asylum 49, paranormal investigations, EVPs, shadows and spirit portal mentions, as well as some ghost names like Wes and Thomas. Haunted Places To GoWebsite: https://www.haunted-places-to-go.com/old-tooele-hospital.htmlHauntedPlaces.org — The Old Tooele HospitalConfirms the construction by Samuel F. Lee, the conversion to elderly care (County Poor House), and lists several reported spirits (Wes, Ned, Peter, Richard, James, Jessica, Samuel and Thomas Lee). Haunted PlacesWebsite: https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/the-old-tooele-hospital/History of Asylum 49 (Blog)Describes the building’s evolution (home → poorhouse → hospital → partial nursing home), the fact it lacked a morgue, and how it became the modern haunted attraction Asylum 49 in 2006. Asylum 49Website: https://smannionitsligo.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/history-of-asylum-49/Tooele County Historical Attractions Guide (historical context)Provides local tourism/historical listing information on the Old Hospital as a historical attraction in Tooele County. (may include dates and basic history on construction/use—good for factual detail)Website: https://tooeleco.org/recreation-and-tourism/tooele-county-guide-to-historical-attractions/old-hospital/Join the CommunitySend your own ghost story for a Listener Tale Email: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Michael Gardner Editor: Pam Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

SHOW NOTESEpisode Title: Krampus Podcast: Cryptid Hauntings Episode Length: Host: Michael Gardner Episode SummaryTonight's episode is a quick look at the origins and tradition behind Krampus. Who he is, what he's about and the traditions behind him. ReferencesAustrian National Library — Krampus Postcard Archive, 1890–1914.Barber, Paul. “Winter Demons in European Folklore.” Western Folklore 51, no. 4 (1992).BBC Travel — “In Search of Europe’s Scariest Christmas Tradition.”Billock, Jennifer. “The Origin of Krampus, Europe’s Evil Twist on Santa.” Smithsonian Magazine, December 4, 2015.De Caro, L. F. “Saint Nicholas and the Demonic: Dual Figures in Christianized Ritual.” Ethnology 39, no. 2 (2000).Lecouteux, Claude. Demons and Spirits of the Land. Inner Traditions, 2015.Ridenour, Al. The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil. Feral House, 2016.Salzburg Museum — Perchten & Krampus Traditions Overview.Simpson, Jacqueline & Steve Roud. A Dictionary of English Folklore. Oxford University Press, 2000.Smithsonian Magazine — “The Truth About Krampus, Europe’s Evil Christmas Monster.”National Geographic — “Meet Krampus, the Christmas Devil.”The Guardian — “Krampus: The Dark Shadow of Christmas Returns.”Tyrolean Folk Art Museum — Krampus Masks & Alpine Winter Rituals. Join the CommunitySend your own holiday ghost story for a Listener Tales: Winter Edition! Email: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Michael Gardner Editor: Pam Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

Tonight's episode is a simple overview of the Yule Lads from Iceland, a brief history and a brief description of each of the Yule Lads. He Ármann Jakobsson. “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Bárðar Saga and Its Giants.” Scandinavian Studies 79, no. 1 (2007): 1–24.(Explores Icelandic troll lore, including Gryla’s origins.)Terry Gunnell. The Origins of Icelandic Folk Legends. University of Iceland Press, 2012.(Strong academic work on Icelandic supernatural beings, Christmas folklore, and oral tradition.)Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Jólin Koma. Reykjavík: Helgafell, 1932.(Original poem collection that standardized the 13 modern Yule Lads.)Hélène Adeline Guerber. Myths of the Norsemen. Dover Publications, 1992.(General Norse mythology background, including giants and troll origins relevant to Gryla.)Jack Santino (ed.). Holiday Folklore, Phantoms, and Festivals. University of Tennessee Press, 1994.(Contextualizes holiday monsters and their cultural roles.)Icelandic Museum of Ghosts, Sorcery & Witchcraft (Strandagaldur).Exhibits on Gryla, the Yule Lads, and the Yule Cat.https://galdrasyning.isNational Museum of Iceland – Christmas Traditions Archive.Historical displays and documents of Icelandic Christmas folklore.https://www.thjodminjasafn.isReykjavík City Museum – Árbær Open Air Museum.Folklore interpretations and historic reenactments of Yule Lad traditions.https://borgarsogusafn.isThe Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies.Manuscripts referencing Gryla dating back to the 13th century.https://www.arnastofnun.isGunnell, Terry. “How Elvish Were the Álfar?” Folklore 111, no. 1 (2000): 79–94.(Insight into Icelandic supernatural categories.)Hallberg, Peter. “The Icelandic Christmas System: A Study in Calendar Customs.” Arv: Nordic Yearbook of Folklore, 1969.(Detailed analysis of holiday beings including Yule Lads.)Hafstein, Valdimar Tr. “The Elves’ Point of View: Cultural Identity in Icelandic Folklore.” Fabula 43 (2002): 87–104.(Cultural meaning of Icelandic supernatural traditions.)Icelandic Tourist Board — Official Yule Lad Profiles & Traditions.https://www.visiticeland.comCity of Reykjavík Official Yule Lads Guide.https://visitreykjavik.is/yule-ladsGuide to Iceland — “The 13 Yule Lads: Iceland’s Mischievous Christmas Visitors.”https://guidetoiceland.isIceland Review Magazine — Articles on Gryla, Yule Cat, and Yule Lads history.https://www.icelandreview.comÍslenzk Ævintýri (Icelandic Folktales Collection). Collected by Jón Árnason, 1862–1864.(Contains some of the earliest written references to Gryla and her sons.)Gryla References in Snorri Sturluson’s Manuscripts (13th century).(Early textual descriptions of troll-women in Icelandic tradition.)RÚV Icelandic Broadcasting Service – Christmas Specials Featuring the Yule Lads.https://www.ruv.isThe Icelandic Christmas Book Flood (Jólabókaflóðið) — cultural context for Iceland’s holiday storytelling tradition.Ragnheidur. “The Icelandic Yule Lads.” Arctic Adventures (adventures.is), November 20, 2023. https://adventures.is/blog/the-icelandic-yule-lads/?srsltid=AfmBOorEtEXbKQa62Qyt-NQVOMfP7mr9Iy_hObVVDqz0HXgNL70jIOuC Arctic AdventuresJoin the CommunitySend your own holiday ghost story for a Listener Tales: Winter Edition! Email: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Michael Gardner Editor: Pam Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home

SHOW NOTES Episode Title: Christmas elves Podcast: Cryptid Hauntings Episode Length: 25 minutes Host: Michael Gardner Episode SummaryTonight’s episode is the history and story of Christmas elves. Join the CommunitySend your own holiday ghost story for a Listener Tales: Winter Edition! Email: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Michael Gardner Editor: Pam Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

Explore chupacabra’s with Mike Mark Pam and Chris

In tonight’s extended holiday special, we revive the old Victorian (and much older) tradition of Christmas ghost storytelling. Across 13 chilling tales, we explore hauntings, folklore, winter monsters, tragic apparitions, and ancient midwinter legends from England, Iceland, Germany, and the American South and Appalachia.Discover the tragic fate of the Mistletoe Bride, the phantom bell ringer who returns every Christmas Eve, Iceland’s monstrous Yule Cat, the ghostly choir of Roan Mountain, and the phantom sleigh that still delivers letters long after its driver died.This episode blends folklore, historical accounts, regional legends, and winter mythology into one eerie holiday journey.Perfect for listeners who want a darker, cozier side of Christmas.Join the CommunitySend your own holiday ghost story for a Listener Tales: Winter Edition! Email: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Pamela Gardner Editor: Michael Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

Haunted tunnel in the Cascades Washington. Learn about the tragic story that caused the haunting.

Come explore Isabella the bear lake monster. and where she belongs in the world with us.

Let’s go back to 1590’s and solve a mistrust of a settlement that just vanished into thin air.

The crew tells stories that have happened to them. True stories to chill you to the bones.

Mark, Chris, Pam and Mike explore the history of BigFoot Mark gives a personal experience of a BigFoot. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoothttps://www.history.com/articles/bigfoot-legend-newspaperhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patterson%E2%80%93Gimlin_film

Mike, Chris, Pam and Mark explore the idea of nightcrawlers in California and then tackle the haunting of the Bell witch

Two brothers and their sister look deeper into the Stanley hotel and nephilim. M. Chris and Pam should like you to come on this journey with them.

On our inaugural episode Chris and I take a look into the woman in white in Latuda Utah and then start to scratch the surface of skinwalker ranch in Rosevelt.