Aloha Tide Riders and welcome to the second installment of our New School Classic Cryptids saga. In this episode of Strange Tides, we spread our wings and glide straight into the legend of the Mothman—a creature that’s equal parts mystery, menace, and misunderstood icon. First spotted in the wooded backroads and crumbling munitions bunkers of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in the fall of 1966, the Mothman didn’t just make an entrance—he practically kicked down the door of American folklore with glowing red eyes and a screech that folks still talk about today.
But this ain’t just some dusty tale from a forgotten town. The Mothman legend has grown, twisted, and morphed over the decades, showing up in big city skies, at the edge of disaster zones, and deep within the minds of people who’ve seen something they can’t explain. We’re talking Chicago flaps, strange phone calls, psychic dreams, glowing eyes in the rearview mirror—high strangeness on a whole new level.
In this episode, we unpack the original wave of sightings that gripped Point Pleasant and dig into the theories: Was Mothman a cryptid? A UFO scout? A government experiment gone sideways? Or maybe something even weirder—like a living omen, or a being from a parallel dimension? Along the way, we’ll hang with John Keel’s wild theories, track reports of Men in Black, and follow the flap all the way to the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge.
So whether you're a longtime believer, a curious skeptic, or just here for the weird vibes, come kick it with us as we chase the shadowy silhouette of a creature that might still be gliding through the night sky.
Links:
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Lon Strickler -
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mothman-dynasty-lon-strickler/1127667882
Sightings Links:
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