In this exciting episode, Eli and Jasmine talk with Mike Familant, a Sasquatch researcher and filmmaker who hosts a YouTube Series called In the Shadow of Big Red Eye. They cover everything from Mike's original experience to his multi state tour for 2024! Don't miss out! Keep up with Mike at the links below! Mike's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/sh…

In this special edition of Cryptid Campfire, we talk to Small Town Monsters producer Heather Moser. Heather, also known as the Pagan Historian, hosts her own podcast, called The Lore You Know, as well as balancing many duties at Small Town Monsters. In this episode she discusses many of her paranormal experiences and hints at the secret ingredient …

Everyone’s favorite hairy elephants are said to be roaming around the Yukon and Siberia, but is there any truth to these claims? Join Eli, Alex and Jasmine as they address the elephant in the room in the first episode of 2024!

In this special Cryptid Campfire interview, Eli chronicles Todd Hale's meteoric rise to fame in the Sasquatch world. We also dive into some of his work and theories on to what the habits of the Sasquatch creature are, and his interet in Southern California Bigfoot. As promised there are several documentaries discussed in this episode and they are h…

In the mountains of Japan there lurks a creature that resembles the North American Sasquatch. Often referred to as the Hibagon, this supposed hominid stands at about five feet tall and scares unwitting farmers who happen across it. Sometimes called the more polite Bigfoot, could there be a darker secret behind it? With some people going missing wit…

Join the Campfire for a relaxed discussion about various different monsters of folklore, the real life inspirations behind the groundbreaking Frankenstein story and some of their favorite spooky movies! Live, laugh and love with us this Halloween season!Av Cryptid Campfire

Deep within the state of Vermont stalks the Pigman of Northfield! Some say its the body of teenager Sam Harris who mysteriously vanished before Halloween in 1951, while others insist its something... else. Over seas, a similar creature stalks the Cannock Chase , with sightings that will send chills down anyone's spine! And stick around for a bonus …

In the late 1960's carnival goers across the United States had a chance to see something incredible... a creature frozen in a block of ice! Could it be evidence of a living Neanderthal or even a Sasquatch? The strange saga of the Minnesota Iceman involved many cryptozoologists of the time including Ivan Sanderson and Bernard Heuvelmans in a quest t…

In summer of 1964, reporter Robert Cockrell witnessed something he could not explain while on his drive back home. A huge 9 foot tall creature with white skin and no head lurked by the side of the road. This was the beginning of a frenzy that overtook the small town of Grafton, West Virginia in their pursuit of what became known as the the Grafton …

Aaron Deese is an author and host of the podcast Hey Strangeness. Aaron compiled research on the dogman phenomenon in Texas and discovered a triangular pattern over the center of the state. This research was developed into a manuscript titled The Texas Dogman Triangle, which is now available for purchase through Amazon or the Small Town Monsters we…

The Beast of Gevaudan is one of the classics of real werewolf stories. From murdering dozens of peasants in the countryside of France, to its paranormal powers of disappearing into the mist and defying death, it's no wonder many thought it was sent from the heavens above to punish them. However, this story is full of political intrigue and power pl…

In this closing episode of Cryptid Campfire, Alex, Eli and Jasmine share some of their favorite episodes and create epic cryptid coliseum battles that close out the fictional storyline. They also share a heartfelt thank you to the Paranormal Network and their subscribers!

In 1973, Chief of Police Jeff Greenhaw received a call about a crashed UFO on a local property in Falkville, Alabama. He responded to the call and met a strange humanoid covered in a metallic suit, and managed to take photos of it as well.

Chupacabra vs the Alamo is a horror action movie starring Eric Estrada as a tough cop who is the last line of defense against an invasion of Chupacabras.

The Campfire visits the region of Appalachia, the home of the six legged Wampus Cat. Once a beautiful Cherokee maid, some say the Wampus Cat is a defender of the region while others say it is out to eat those whoever crosses its path.

In 2011, the city of Joplin Missouri was rattled by a devastating tornado. But once the winds were gone, reports of the butterfly people all witnessed by children began emerging. It is a strange saga of hope in a hopeless time, and Andy Matzke joins the Campfire today to relish in the mystery.

In a small town in Ohio, is said to reside the Chambers Creature! A hippo like entity that glows green and terrorizes citizens. Starting in the late 80s and moving towards present day, what exactly is this creature? An escaped hippo or some kind of other worldly phantom?

In this week's exciting episode, Karac joins the Campfire once again to share some updated information on the ongoing Ropen case and shocking revelations of Jonathan Whitcomb that raises questions on just what is flying in the skies of Papua New Guinea!

Eli teams up with Karac St. Laurent to discuss SPIDERS! That's right folks, spiders of enormous size have been reported from all over the globe on every major continent except Antarctica. They could be living anywhere, including your own backyard! Join us on this globetrotting look into the world of arachnids...…

Stacy Brown Jr is a Sasquatch Researcher based out of Florida. After he and his father filmed a Sasquatch in 2011, and winning the Million Dollar Bigfoot show, he has since expanded his field of research into the realm of the paranormal. Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? …

Eli shares the story of his recent Sasquatch expedition to Florida in search of the Skunk Ape. From the Everglades to the pan handle, he recounts meeting various researchers and his various strange experiences of the trip. Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us…

Everyone knows of the magical unicorn, with its majestic horn protruding from its head, a horn with mystical healing properties. But is the Unicorn just a myth or is it based on something real? With almost every culture having some form of the legend it had to be based on something right?

In this week’s exciting episode, the Campfire examines a sea mystery. Hundreds of people have claimed to see a “sea serpent” off the coast of British Columbia, and a supposed carcass was found in 1937, however, with such old evidence and mostly eye witness testimony can we say for certain that something is really out there? Visit us at www.cryptidc…

The Olympic Project is a group of Sasquatch researchers that focus on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Each member brings a unique skill to the group that allows them to analyze and study the Sasquatch subject in unique ways. Eli gets to sit down with multiple members to ask them what they think Sasquatch is and how they came upon the Nes…

In the late 1970s a winged humanoid creature was said to have stalked the small Cornish village of Mawnan. Its appearance has drawn comparisons to Mothman, but with a wizard by the name of Doc Shiels at the epicenter of the case, who can say for certain if its true? Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear!…

Sean Whitley is a film director and Fortean enthusiast. His most known in the field of cryptozoology for his film Southern Fried Bigfoot which came out in 2007. Sean talks with Eli and Jasmine about his overall love for cryptozoology, his favorite monsters and more.

Join us around the Campfire as the Southern flavor continues. This week’s topics include the mystery Myakka photographs, which allegedly show a Skunk Ape in someone’s backyard and the Stacy Brown Jr. thermal video. What do these images mean for Sasquatch research and can they be trusted? Find out in this week’s episode! Visit us at www.cryptidcampf…

The Campfire heads down South to explore the mangrove forests of in search of Sasquatch’s smelly cousin, The Skunk Ape! Reports of a stinky, hairy creature go back centuries and continue into present day. We also discuss Dave Shealy, one of the most prominent Skunk Ape researchers in the field today. Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you ca…

The Campfire is back in a new year! First we take a look back at how far we've come in the crazy rollercoaster that was 2021, then we offer a sneak preview of some of the exciting things coming in 2022! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more? Subscribe to us on Patreon and get …

This week the campfire visit Australia to discuss its version of bigfoot. Yowie has been known to many in Australia as an aggressive Sasquatch like creature with an appetite for kangaroos! Is a blood thirsty ape really on the prowl in the outback or is it something a little more tame?

In this News Around the World episode, Alex and Eli cover some of the staggering news of the UFO world as well as newly reported sightings!

Cryptid Campfire heads to Australia this week to discuss Australia’s living Dino! Said to roam the Outback, this T-Rex hunts Kangaroos and cattle, causing all who see it to run away in terror… or perhaps its a figment of their imagination! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Interested in hearing more…

In this exciting double feature, the Campfire visits the islands of Indonesia where two humanoid like cryptids are said to roam. First there is the Orang Bati, a flying monkey of sorts that is said to raid villages in the night stealing away the young and old to take them back to their volcanic lair. Then there is the Orang Pendek, the small cousin…

In this News around the World episode, Alex and Eli cover everything from Dogmen in Australia to giant worms in the sea! Everything from new flavors of milk to the new version of Project Bluebook (they thought we wouldn't notice). Join us around the campfire for a fun gallivant in the latest news!

Tales from Persia tell of a strange beast, with the body of a lion, a tail of a scorpion and the face of a MAN. The sound of this ominous creature is a trumpet and its call means death. You guessed it, this week the Campfire is the Manticore! This mysterious creature hasn’t been sighted for thousands of years, or has it? Visit us at www.cryptidcamp…

In the final part of the Nessie Trilogy, the Campfire takes a look at the long history of some of the characters involved in the Loch’s legacy. From researchers who had a change of faith, to priests who believed they could exorcise the loch, the Loch Ness monster attracts some of the wildest stories in the cryptozoology world! So join us around the…

The second part of the Loch Ness monster trilogy explores the exciting year of 1933, where sightings of the monster were at an all time high. From various road sightings to the infamous Surgeon’s photograph, there is much to dissect in this week’s episode! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gear! Intereste…

In the first part of the Loch Ness monster series, we cover much of the early history of the monster. From the legends of the Saints repelling Nessie with prayer, to full on Wizard battles with it there is a lot of fun to be had in this whacky history of the creature! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Campfire Gea…

Giants once roamed the Earth, or did they? This week, the crew examines some of the most famous giant stories of all time from the Giant of Kandahar to the Cardiff Giant, and the wild theories surrounding their existence. Join us for a riveting journey through time and space! Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com where you can get yourself sweet Camp…

In the deepest jungles of Africa, a prehistoric monster is said to roam the skies, terrorizing all those who live on the ground. It is known only by its name Kongamato. This week, Alex, Eli and Jasmine visit Northern Zambia to discuss the possibility that pterosaurs might still be alive there and they examine historical accounts from witnesses. Vis…

Eli and Alex take a little detour to discuss the Man Eating Tree of Madagascar. Its thick, its strong and its got tentacles that will crush you down into a paste! Join us, this spooky season for a delightfully strange tale into the heart of the jungle!

The crew examines sighting reports of the mysterious African beast known as the Nandi Bear. The nocturnal creature has a knack for eating brains and may or may not be a cyclops! Join us around the Campfire as we try to get to the bottom of this mystery.

This week, Cryptid Campfire travels to the coldest region of the world, Antarctica. Here they will examine the popular legend of the Ningen, a giant, man like aquatic being witnessed only by Japanese Whalers. Can they separate fact from fiction, or will they become victim of a large conspiracy? Find out in this week’s episode!…

In the jungles of South America, a big secret is hidden. The Yakumama is a force of nature, said to be Mother Water, she controls the waterways of the Amazon and sometimes wreaks havoc on villages of people. Gather around the Campfire to decipher truth from fiction!

In the jungles and homes of Latin America the Duende is reported to live. Two feet tall and full of mischief, this wandering being is sometimes said to be a helper and sometimes a nuisance. Is there truth to the legend, or is it all just figment of people’s imaginations?

This month in the NEWS! We remember the life of Champ researcher Scott Mardis and Bigfoot researcher Cliff Olson. We discuss new UFO reports from Minnesota as well as a new Loch Ness Monster sighting!

Coming from the field is a sneak peek of the work Eli has been doing with Aleksandar Petakov for the new Small Town Monsters series: Beyond the Trail. They discuss their road trip journey from California to Oregon on the last night of their venture and offer some tantalizing bits about what's in store for the upcoming episodes.…

The Dark Watchers are seen in the Santa Lucia Mountains of California's central coast. They are tall, silhouetted figures sometimes reported with a walking stick, but always, always watching. Approaching these mysterious figures causes them to vanish and if you're not careful around them, so will you!…

Marc Myrsell is the modish Maestro of all things Ape Canyon. As a follow up to our recent episode on the Incident, we decided to have Marc on to discuss the event in more detail, answer questions we had on what happened and drop that historical knowledge on us!

In 1924, a battle between five miners and several Sasquatches took place in a canyon near Mt. St. Helens. Due to the horrific nature of the attack, the canyon lives on in infamy as Ape Canyon. Who won? Who lost? Who's next? This time on Cryptid Campfire!