Cryptid Country

Dr. Cornelius Nightshade
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Across the haunted highways and byways of the world, legends lurk... Please, brace yourself; the stories told in this podcast are woven with unsettling threads from the darkest parts of the human psyche. Expect chills that creep up your spine, shadows that linger in your mind, and tales so eerie they might haunt your dreams. These are not mere monster stories... they’re whispers from a darkness both outside us, and within us. Proceed with caution, and keep the lights on... this is Cryptid Country.

Episodes

  1. 2 JAN

    The Rougarou - Cursed on Bayou Lafourche

    The Rougarou is a shape-shifting beast rooted in Cajun history across Louisiana's bayous. Often described as a humanoid creature with the body of a man, but the head or features of a wolf or dog, some accounts depict it with glowing red eyes, sharp teeth, and a fearsome hairy form. Its appearance varies across stories, sometimes resembling a bear, dog, or other beast. The Rougarou is often said to be a human cursed to transform into a beast, typically at night. The curse may last a set period or until specific conditions are met, like passing the curse to another by drawing blood. Some tales link the curse to witchcraft, voodoo, or breaking religious rules, such as eating meat during Lent, cursing them to transform for 101 days. Victims of the curse prowl swamps at night, hunting the wicked, but can be repelled by scattering thirteen objects, usually coins or rice which supernaturally compel the creature to count them obsessively. The creature's inability to count beyond twelve makes the number of scattered objects an effective ward it compulsively fixates on, but can't comprehend or surpass, trapping it in futile recounting until dawn breaks the spell.

    31 min

  2. 09/12/2025

    Klickitat Apecat - Guardians for the Atomic Bomb

    The Klickitat Ape Cat has been reported in the rugged forests and canyons of Klickitat County, Washington, within the Columbia River Gorge region of the Pacific Northwest. it's often described as a hybrid beast blending the stealth of a massive black panther with eerie, primate-like traits. Witnesses consistently paint a picture of an enormous, jet-black feline with a heavily muscled build, standing over 5 feet tall at the shoulder and weighing potentially hundreds of pounds. Its fur is thick and shaggy, measuring 4-5 inches long, sometimes described as sticking straight out like quills. This area of Washington is also home to the Hanford Nuclear Site, a relic of the Manhattan Project, and a scarred monument to America's nuclear dawn, where plutonium for the Nagasaki bomb was forged. From the 1940s through the Cold War, biologists tested radiation's toll on unwitting wildlife. Official records speak of "experiments," but locals and downwinders whisper of escapes. Mutated horrors slipping into the wild, birthing legends that blur the line between science and supernatural. These aren't just ghost stories; they're tales forged in fear of the unseen plume, where the river's bend hides eyes that weren't born there.

    26 min

  3. 24/09/2025

    Wendigo - The Madness Consuming

    In the merciless cold of the northern winter, starvation stalks the unwary, and the Wendigo waits. A gaunt, antlered specter born of cannibalistic starvation and greed, the Wendigo is no mere myth, but a ravenous temptation that transforms men into monsters, forever bound to the shadows of the snow...

    15 min

  4. 23/09/2025

    Sasquatch - Harvested in the Night

    The Sasquatch legend predates European settlement, rooted in Indigenous oral traditions stretching from California to British Columbia in Canada. Tribes such as the Salish, Lummi, and Sts’ailes have long told stories of large, hairy beings living in the wilderness. These creatures were sometimes revered as spiritual guardians of the forest, other times feared as dangerous, often nocturnal entities, capable of mimicking sounds or disappearing into the landscape. European settlers in the 19th century brought their own tales of “wild men,” blending with Indigenous lore. By the mid-20th century, the term “Bigfoot” emerged; a reminder that even in a mapped world, shadows still hold secrets. If you’re hiking in the Cascades and hear a strange howl, or find an oversized track, the question lingers... bear? Hoax? Or something almost... human.

    21 min

  5. 01/09/2025

    Skinwalker - The Path of Shadows

    Skinwalkers, known as yee naaldlooshi in Navajo culture, are malevolent shapeshifters rooted in Navajo spirituality and folklore. The term yee naaldlooshi translates roughly to "it goes on all fours," referring to their ability to transform into animals like coyotes, wolves, or owls. In Navajo tradition, skinwalkers are feared as malevolent figures who use their powers for selfish or harmful purposes, often targeting individuals or communities out of envy, revenge, or malice. They are said to mimic voices to lure victims, move unnaturally fast, and be nearly impossible to kill without specific traditional methods, such as using bullets dipped in white ash. Discussing skinwalkers is often taboo within Navajo communities, as speaking about them is believed to attract their attention... listen at your own risk.

    14 min
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Across the haunted highways and byways of the world, legends lurk... Please, brace yourself; the stories told in this podcast are woven with unsettling threads from the darkest parts of the human psyche. Expect chills that creep up your spine, shadows that linger in your mind, and tales so eerie they might haunt your dreams. These are not mere monster stories... they’re whispers from a darkness both outside us, and within us. Proceed with caution, and keep the lights on... this is Cryptid Country.

Information

  • Creator
    Dr. Cornelius Nightshade
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Cryptid Country