
33 episodes

Cryptids Across the Atlas Cryptids Across the Atlas
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4.9 • 14 Ratings
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Your weekly tour into obscure Cryptids: both the legends & facts, presented as a narrative story. Join us every week as we uncover the truth behind the mystery and learn how the belief in these creatures has shaped our history and culture.
You're touring Cryptids Across the Atlas with Cody & Elaine Johnston
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Unveiling the Secret Life of Africa's Infamous Crowing Crested Cobra
Snakes have long been a source of fear for many people. And deep in the heart of Africa, there is quite possibly a snake that few have ever encountered, and even fewer have survived to tell the tale.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Start
00:48 - The Crowing Crested Cobra
03:14 - But where is the proof?
04:28 - Local accounts of the Crowing Crested Cobra
10:32 - So what is the Crowing Crested Cobra?
14:06 - Possible proof of the Crowing Crested Cobra? -
Dark Secrets of Werewolf Trials: Curse, Madness, or Murder?
You might be familiar with Salem's Witch Trials, but have you ever heard of the French Werewolf Trials? Join us as we explore the depths of hallucinations, clinical lycanthropy, and, quite possibly, a serial killer on the loose.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Start
00:40 - Like sheep to the slaughter.
04:00 - Into the woods.
04:50 - Pierre Burgot’s firsthand account of Lycanthropy.
06:02 - The newfound power of lycanthropy and the curse of being a werewolf.
08:00 - Werewolf Trials of France
09:03 - Werewolves: Possible explanations.
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To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻
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📝 Story researched and written by: Cody Johnston 👉🏻 https://links.brailleatlas.com
🎶 Music written and performed by: Cody Johnston 👉🏻 https://links.brailleatlas.com -
Dover Demon: Massachusetts’ Mysterious Creature of the Night
It was like something out of an alien movie with its abnormally large head, round, glowing eyes, and thin, lanky body. And when three teenagers shared their own versions of the small creature, the small town of Dover, Massachusetts, would soon forever change.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Start
00:54 - The Dover Demon, an introduction.
01:39 - Dover Demon: Encounter 1
04:25 - Dover Demon: Encounter 2
07:19 - Dover Demon: Encounter 3
09:32 - Loren Coleman investigates the Dover Demon.
11:16 - Historical beliefs in the Dover Demon and possible explanations.
12:40 - Possible Dover Demon explanations.
All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlasInteractive
Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻
🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA
Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L
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For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻
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📝 Story researched and written by: Elaine Johnston 👉🏻 https://drum.io/elainejohnston
🎶 Music written and performed by: Cody Johnston 👉🏻 https://links.brailleatlas.com -
Minnesota's Dogman: Tracing the Legend through Time
When you think of Minnesota cryptids, werewolf-like creatures might not be what comes to mind. But throughout the late 90s and into the mid-2000s, dogmen seemed to find their way into the land of 10,000 lakes.
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start
00:41 - The Minnesota Dog Man - First hand sighting.
04:59 - Minnesota cryptids and how the Dogman came to be.
05:36 - Werewolf history in ancient texts.
07:06 - Another first hand Minnesota Dogman encounter.
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All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlasInteractive
Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com
To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻
🎙Podcast Links:
Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA
Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L
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For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻
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📝 Story researched and written by: Cody Johnston 👇🏻 https://links.brailleatlas.com
🎶 Music written and performed by: Cody Johnston 👇🏻 https://links.brailleatlas.com -
The Curse of Chickcharney: The Dark Tale of This Bahamian Cryptid
Imagine sitting on the tropical beach of the Bahamas, watching the waves crash while drinking from a coconut with an umbrella straw. Life is good. But be aware your fate can all change in an instant if you're not on your best behavior.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Start
00:42 - Luck and our superstitious tendencies.
03:02 - Owls and their relation to cryptozoology.
05:28 - The Chickcharney
06:53 - The Chickcharney’s Curse
11:39 - Possible explanations for the Chickcharney
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All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas
Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com
To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻
🎙Podcast Links:
Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA
Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L
Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390
For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻
📲Social Links:
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TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
📝 Story researched and written by: Elaine Johnston 👇🏻
https://drum.io/elainejohnston
🎶 Music written and performed by: Cody Johnston 👇🏻https://links.brailleatlas.com -
Spring Heeled Jack: The Enigmatic Figure Who Haunted Victorian England
What can jump to incredible heights, breathe blue flames, and wreak havoc on Victorian England? While this may sound like something from your favorite fantasy novel, it may just be an average cloak-wearing gentleman casually roaming the streets.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Start
00:50 - Some cryptids are more bizarre than others….
02:22 - The terror of Spring Heeled Jack.
04:55 - Spring Heeled Jack Madness takes over London.
08:21 - Spring Heeled Jack strikes again!
10:56 - A madman was tried.
12:35 - So who or what was Spring Heeled Jack?
16:29 - Jack Strikes Back
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All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas
Interactive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com
To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻
🎙Podcast Links:
Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA
Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L
Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390
For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻
📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/
TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
📝 Story researched and written by: Cody Johnston 👉🏻 https://links.brailleatlas.com
🎶 Music written and performed by: Cody Johnston 👉🏻 https://links.brailleatlas.com
Customer Reviews
Perfect podcast
A very professional podcast about cryptids, some of which I’ve never knew existed. These are short stories that are beautifully told. Highly recommended.
With the best will in the world
Please look up how the word ‘macabre’ is pronounced
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Great Podcast! I just found you & im so glad I did. Fascinating stuff & I love the way you present it. Definitely recommend!