Season 1 Episode 2 - The Mothman
08/16/20 • 59 min
What is the mysterious entity known as the Mothman? Is it some sort of harbinger of doom, a voice for a higher power, or even an inter-dimensional being? How does an American Revolutionary Era Native American chief play into all of this? Is this cryptid responsible for thousands of deaths around the world? We explore all that and more in episode 2!
Find out if Mothman has what it takes to dethrone Skunk Ape as the champion of the cryptids in this surprising episode of Cracking Cryptids & Curios! Are Mothman's powers able to out compete Skunk Ape? Is the impact on pop-culture of this legendary figure enough to edge it within reach of the crown?
News Story 1: Witch Hex on the Moon
https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338294/moon-witch-hex-claim-circulates-tiktok
News Story 2: Humans to the Americas earlier than expected? Impact on the Skunk Ape?
What is the mysterious entity known as the Mothman? Is it some sort of harbinger of doom, a voice for a higher power, or even an inter-dimensional being? How does an American Revolutionary Era Native American chief play into all of this? Is this cryptid responsible for thousands of deaths around the world? We explore all that and more in episode 2!
Find out if Mothman has what it takes to dethrone Skunk Ape as the champion of the cryptids in this surprising episode of Cracking Cryptids & Curios! Are Mothman's powers able to out compete Skunk Ape? Is the impact on pop-culture of this legendary figure enough to edge it within reach of the crown?
News Story 1: Witch Hex on the Moon
https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338294/moon-witch-hex-claim-circulates-tiktok
News Story 2: Humans to the Americas earlier than expected? Impact on the Skunk Ape?
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Season 1 Episode 1 - Skunk Ape
What is the Skunk Ape? Join us as we explore multiple theories of where it came from, evidence supporting the existence of this cryptid, and then rank his abilities in our ongoing endeavor to find out: Who is the champion of all cryptids?
News articles mentioned in the episode. Click the links to view the pictures mentioned in the show:
Peeping Tom Bigfoot caught red handed!
Mexican Giant captured on camera
Book mention during the show:
“That’s What They Used to Say” Reflections on American Indian Oral Traditions Donald L. Fixico
A real Skunk Ape or elaborate hoax? Was he just looking for some lentils? Here is the image of Skunk Ape mentioned in the podcast.
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Season 1 Episode 3 - Mongolian Death Worm
The Mongolian Death Worm enters the fray and has its abilities tested in the Rubric of Power. This "sausage" sized slithering cryptid can pack a powerful punch. With the abilities to kill with a mere touch, shoot venom, poison, corrosive acid, and even discharge electricity, this deadly creature may just make it to the top of our ranking!
News article 1: Top States to see Bigfoot.
https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/top-states-for-bigfoot-sightings-revealed/
News article 2: Warning the past with a black hole?
https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338468/artist-wants-to-warn-the-past-about-the-future
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