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Cryptids Decrypted
Ashton Macaulay
53 episodes
1 week ago
Cryptids Decrypted is a podcast about diving into the research surrounding creatures from the fringe of reality and the people dedicated to studying them. The host, Ashton Macaulay is an expert in fictional accounts of mythical creatures and aims to examine all sides of cryptozoology from skepticism to full on believers. If you want to support Cryptids Decrypted, share the episode with your friends and rate us wherever you listen! Thanks!
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Cryptids Decrypted is a podcast about diving into the research surrounding creatures from the fringe of reality and the people dedicated to studying them. The host, Ashton Macaulay is an expert in fictional accounts of mythical creatures and aims to examine all sides of cryptozoology from skepticism to full on believers. If you want to support Cryptids Decrypted, share the episode with your friends and rate us wherever you listen! Thanks!
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Cryptids Decrypted
510 - Fan Finale Royale

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.


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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

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2 years ago
40 minutes 24 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
509 - The Beast of Exmoor

This week, we're headed across the pond to once again talk about... mysterious big cats.


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

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2 years ago
37 minutes 44 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
508 - Cryptid Cinema, Krampus

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.

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

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2 years ago
42 minutes 52 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
507 - The Big Grey Man (Am Fear Liath Mor)

This week, we're traveling high in the Scottish mountains to talk about big, psychic... giants?

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




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2 years ago
35 minutes 42 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
506 - The Rougarou

This week, the guys are headed back to the bayou for another famous New Orleans myth, The Rougarou.


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



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2 years ago
37 minutes 8 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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.


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


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2 years ago
45 minutes 26 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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.

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

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2 years ago
39 minutes 12 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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.


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

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2 years ago
35 minutes 34 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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.


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


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2 years ago
29 minutes

Cryptids Decrypted
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.


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

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2 years ago
41 minutes 53 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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.

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


New theme song background music was provided by Fesliyan Studios!


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3 years ago
10 minutes 58 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
Cryptid Royale Redux

Check out Ashton's novella Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/macashton/the-first-ambassador-to-crustacea

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. 

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

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3 years ago
1 hour 1 minute 53 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
410 - Cryptid Royale 4

Check out Ashton's novella Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/macashton/the-first-ambassador-to-crustacea

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!

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

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3 years ago
55 minutes 8 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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.

Wanna read a science fiction, crab-based, political thriller? MacAshton.com/Library

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

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3 years ago
48 minutes 13 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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. 

Wanna read a science fiction, crab-based, political thriller? MacAshton.com/Library

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

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3 years ago
40 minutes 6 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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!

Wanna read a free short story about hunting the Loch Ness Monster? MacAshton.com/Library


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

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3 years ago
32 minutes 8 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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/

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

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3 years ago
1 hour 1 minute 59 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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.

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

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3 years ago
24 minutes 47 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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...

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

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3 years ago
44 minutes 58 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
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!

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

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3 years ago
32 minutes 3 seconds

Cryptids Decrypted
Cryptids Decrypted is a podcast about diving into the research surrounding creatures from the fringe of reality and the people dedicated to studying them. The host, Ashton Macaulay is an expert in fictional accounts of mythical creatures and aims to examine all sides of cryptozoology from skepticism to full on believers. If you want to support Cryptids Decrypted, share the episode with your friends and rate us wherever you listen! Thanks!