Cryptids Decrypted
By Ashton Macaulay
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Cryptids DecryptedMay 24, 2023
505 - Vampires of New Orleans
This week the pod is headed down south to talk about some of the most famous New Orleans Vampire tales.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
504 - The Iliamna Lake Monster
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.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
503 - The U28 Creature
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.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
502 - The Ozark Howler
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.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
501 - The Skunk Ape
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.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
New Loch Ness Monster Proof? - News of the Weird #1
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.
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New theme song background music was provided by Fesliyan Studios!
Cryptid Royale Redux
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This 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.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
410 - Cryptid Royale 4
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It'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!
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
409 - Legends Royale
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.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
408 - Skinwalker Ranch
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.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
407 - The Loch Ness Monster
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!
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
406 - Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Interview
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/
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Holiday Special - Krampus
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.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
405 - Cinema Decrypted - Sasquatch (Hulu Documentary)
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...
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
404 - The Flatwoods Monster
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!
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
403 - Slenderman
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.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
402 - La Llorona & La Madremonte
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.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
401 - Ghosts, Gouls, and Frauds - Interview w/Benjamin Radford
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!
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Cryptid Royale - Australia
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!
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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
The Bermuda Triangle - A History of the Mystery
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.
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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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Atlantis - A History of the Mystery
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.
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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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Mermaids - A History of the Mystery
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.
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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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Cinema Decrypted - Tremors
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.
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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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Leprechauns - A History of the Mythtery
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.
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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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Conspiracies, Toucan Men, and Heresay - Interview w/Benjamin Radford
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.
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Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Mongolian Death Worms - A History of the Mystery
This week we're talking Mongolian Death Worms with Tyler, Ashton and John. It's a bizarre myth, but a lot of fun.
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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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
The Amityville Horror - A History of the Mystery
This week, Ashton and Tyler break down the mystery behind the infamous Amityville Horror.
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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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: 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/
Paranormal Investigation 101 - Interview w/Donna of Philly Ghost Hunt
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/
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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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: 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/
Cryptid Royale - American Folklore
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.
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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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: 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/
Chupacabra Territory - Cinema Decrypted
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 CryptidsDecrypted@Gmail.com, 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/B07C1J3V8P
Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: 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/
Wendigos - A History of the Mystery
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/40739740
Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: 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/
Thunderbirds - A History of the Mystery
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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: 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/
Mysteries, Myths and Misconceptions - Benjamin Radford Interview
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: @BTRadford
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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: 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/
Harry and the Hendersons - Cinema Decrypted
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!
If you want to buy signed copies of Ashton's books for charity, please reach out at CryptidsDecrypted@Gmail.com, or message him on twitter(@RealMacAshton).
Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: 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/
El Chupacabra - A History of the Mystery
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.
If you want to buy signed copies of Ashton's books for charity, please reach out at CryptidsDecrypted@Gmail.com, or message him on twitter(@RealMacAshton).
Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: 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/
Loveland Frogman - A History of the Mystery
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/B07C1J3V8P
Credit 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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: 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/
Mokele-Mbembe - A History of the Mystery
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).
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.
Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: 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/
Monsters, Weird Kids and Baby Cryptids - Kelly Milner Halls Interview
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'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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)
Cryptid Royale - Creatures of the Deep
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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)
Inter-Dimensional Creatures of the Deep - David George Gordon Interview
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'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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)
A History of the Mystery - The Jersey Devil
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!
For more info on the audio drama A Man of the Mountain, check out the trailers here: https://anchor.fm/man-of-the-mountain
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 A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)
Writing the Book on the Jersey Devil - Dr. Brian Regal Interview
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).
Check out my latest project, A Man of the Mountain, the story of a man who goes too far to protect the Bigfoot legend and the tabloid reporter hell bent on stopping him! IT'S FREE https://anchor.fm/man-of-the-mountain
Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)
Roswell - A History of the Mystery
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).
Check out my latest project, A Man of the Mountain, the story of a man who goes too far to protect the Bigfoot legend and the tabloid reporter hell bent on stopping him! IT'S FREE https://anchor.fm/man-of-the-mountain
Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)
Yeti - A History of the Mystery
In this, the fourth episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay, Tyler Mitchell, and John Ceccarelli discuss the history and origins of the yeti legend.
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).
Check out my latest project, A Man of the Mountain, the story of a man who goes too far to protect the Bigfoot legend and the tabloid reporter hell bent on stopping him! IT'S FREE https://anchor.fm/man-of-the-mountain
Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)
WWII, Yetis, and Bigfoot - Peter Byrne Interview
In the third episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay, an expert on fictional accounts of mythical creatures, interviews Peter Byrne, a life-long cryptid hunter. Peter spent over five years searching for the yeti in the Himalayas and three decades looking for Bigfoot in the united states. This episode is a fascinating look at what it's like to dedicate one's life to the hunt for creatures that live on the fringe of reality.
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).
Check out my latest project, A Man of the Mountain, the story of a man who goes too far to protect the Bigfoot legend and the tabloid reporter hell bent on stopping him! IT'S FREE https://anchor.fm/man-of-the-mountain
Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)
Bigfoot - A History of the Mystery
In the second episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay and Tyler Mitchell break down the history of the Bigfoot legend from cave paintings to modern-day grainy footage. If you like the episode, tell a friend and if possible, rate it on the platform you listen to! Thanks for listening, and enjoy.
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).
Check out my latest project, A Man of the Mountain, the story of a man who goes too far to protect the Bigfoot legend and the tabloid reporter hell bent on stopping him! IT'S FREE https://anchor.fm/man-of-the-mountain
Credit for our excellent intro music goes to: Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)
Bigfoot Expert - David George Gordon
In the first episode of Cryptids Decrypted, Ashton Macaulay, an author and specialist in fictionalized myth, interviews David George Gordon, an expert on all things Bigfoot. This podcast aims to discuss cryptids with everyone from skeptics to true believers and understand more about what makes these creatures from the fringe of reality so fascinating.
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).
Check out my latest project, A Man of the Mountain, the story of a man who goes too far to protect the Bigfoot legend and the tabloid reporter hell bent on stopping him! IT'S FREE https://anchor.fm/man-of-the-mountain
Credit for our excellent intro music goes to:
Song: Strange Indeed Variation A
Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)
Content Provider: LynneMusic
Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)
Cryptids Decrypted - Episode 1 - Teaser
Here's a sample from our new podcast, Cryptids Decrypted. In the first episode, I interviewed David George Gordon, renowned bug chef and expert on all things bigfoot.