11 episodes
In the Field Ballyraven
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- Science
The Ballyraven Cryptid Wildlife Protection Agency is an organization dedicated to studying cryptid, paranormal, and supernatural organisms, as well as strange phenomena. In the Field shares their findings with you! Beginning with information gathering–folklore, scary stories, sighting reports, interviews, and more–Ballyraven and Lycaon explore the myths and real lives of our world’s rarest creatures, visitors, and happenings. WHO IS BALLYRAVEN?
Ballyraven is a friendly, eco-conscious, shapeshifting fae with a special affinity for unusual creatures. They founded the Ballyraven Cryptid Wildlife Protection Agency to study and preserve rare creatures and their environments. Befriending humans and monsters, Ballyraven teaches about conservation and nature, illustrates what is rarely seen, and loves to make stuff.WHO IS LYCAON?A lover of mythical creatures AND a mythical creature, Lycaon is a werewolf working at the BCWPA. Head of the Interdimensional unit, Lycaon helps narrate the In the Field podcast and write the Into the Field comic; he also conducts his own research into the weird and wonderful world of the unknown.
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In the Field with Bigfoot's Ancestors (feat. Best Virginia Podcast & Matthew Schang)
Where did bigfoot come from - and where did he go? Today, we discuss several different bigfoot theories, follow their dramatic trek to North America, and discuss signs of bigfoot activity.SPECIAL GUESTSMany thanks to our special guests: Matt from the Mothboys & Jordan from the Best Virginia PodcastSpecial guest Best Virginia Podcast.Special guest Matthew Schang.Writing, narrating, & editing by Ballyraven.Production direction and interviewing by Andy Rhode.MUSICKirk Osamayo - Video Gam...
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In the Field with Giant Mudpuppies
There are many strange creatures lurking in Lake Erie; all are dangerous - except one! Join us as we follow Erie's gentle giant: the shellfish-eating, Giant Mudpuppy; from waking to hibernation, and a great escape, there is much to explore!Writing, narrating, & editing by Ballyraven.MUSICGrossman, Ewell, Grainger - Dubois, Sonatine for Two BassoonsBen Nestor - 1st Mvt_ The Lake at NoonJohn Bartmann - Safari TimeZight - Winter In The Woods (Piano)Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet - Danzi_ Wind Qu...
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In the Field with Ningen: the Bullheaded Ningen
Join us on an adventure to Antarctica! On the first part of our expedition, we immerse ourselves in the Antarctic Peninsula's environment and follow our first cold-weather cryptid: a small, hefty-headed Ningen! Follow a newly hatched female as she searches for food to grow, evades predators, and seeks her lost Ningen herd.Writing, narrating, & editing by Ballyraven.MUSICRain, Please wake up, Fae by MeydänNotDrunk-stem-bass, RollJordanRoll-stem-bass byThe Joy DropsWaves, Windows Down by Ho...
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In the Field with Muddy Men (PART 1)
Beware the Ohio riverside after dark - or so say legends that warn of a foul, nightmarish creature that returns to life seeking vengeance! Today, we discuss the lore of the "Muddy Men," a dark, Ohio tale, and briefly uncover the creature behind the stories.Writing, narrating, & editing by Ballyraven.MUSIC (from Free Music Archive)Songs by the Monroeville Music Center in order of appearance:Another Cigarette for Gul MohammedB004A Minuit, le 31 DecembreB005Rainbow BombHairy Fairy Hota...
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In the Field with Mirelings (PART 2)
In the Appalachian foothills of Ohio, there are strange tales of horrific figures that live in or near rivers; cadaverous and insatiable, they pillage cemeteries, consume unfortunate animals, and those who wander in their domains after dark. Today, however, we follow the creature behind the myth - we discover the life of a real "Muddy Man", a Mireling named Dime.Follow Dime on a hunting trip, through hibernation, and witness the beauty of love in this cryptid documentary.Writing, narrating, &...
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In the Field with Cloud Animals
Have you ever seen something strange in the sky? A bug that also looks not like a bug? A translucent thing that you catch only a glimpse of? A cloud that does not move like a cloud? An unsettling blip on a photo?People once thought that the bottom of the ocean was devoid of life, too extreme for anything to exist. Too lightless, too cold, too crushing, too empty. They were wrong. Even four miles down into the ocean’s depths, life exists. Mirroring this mysterious place, there is a similar eco...