My Cryptid's Keeper

Madeline Van Dyke & Mackenzie Van Dyke
  • 4.8 (22)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Bimonthly

Two Sister's revisit their childhood obsession with cryptozoology in this podcast devoted to monsters, cryptids, and local legends.

  1. Mar 9

    Swamp Witches

    It's not easy being green... or living in Florida.  This week Maddie and Mackenzie discuss urban legends of swamp witches! Listen to the end to hear the sisters debate what kind of witches they would classify their favorite famous women (Cher, Miss Piggy, Rupaul, etc.) as.

    1h 4m

  2. Feb 9

    The NASA Gargoyle

    In case you needed one more reason to not trust the government we present to you: the NASA Gargoyle! This week Maddie and Mackenzie try to uncover the truth of this myserious legend. Is he stone come to life? Mothman's redneck cousin? A misunderstood theater kid? Listen to find out!

    38 min

  3. Jan 26

    The Loch Ness Monster

    You named our 50th episode after the Loch Ness Monster????? My Cryptid's Keeper is back with a heavy hitter! These week the sisters dive into the mysterious depths of the Loch Ness and ask important questions like: why are there ancient runes depicting a mysterious sea creature nearby the lake? Can we really believe the famous 1934 photograph showing Nessie breaching the surface? Will Mackenzie successfully pull off a Scottish accent? Listen to find out!

    41 min

  4. 11/24/2025

    The Yara Ma

    Yet another thing in Australia that's trying to kill you... This week Maddie and Mackenzie head down under to explore the legend of the Yara Ma; an Australian bloodsucker who likes to wait under trees before sucking blood from people's feet.  Stick around to the end to hear the sisters debate which vampire universes they stand a chance of surviving.

    44 min
  5. Bloody Mary

    10/20/2025

    Bloody Mary

    Bloody Mary... Bloody Mary... Bloody... jk we're not doing the rest it's too scary.  This week Maddie and Mackenzie dive into the queen of all urban legends: Bloody Mary! The sisters cover three different historical women who may have inspired this infamous sleepover game and the different regional variations that have kept her legend alive for centuries.  Listen to the end to hear some spooky travel tips!

    42 min

  6. 08/18/2025

    The Oklahoma Octopus

    An eight legged freak? In my lake?? In this economy??? This week Maddie and Mackenzie dive into the legend of the elusive Oklahoma Octopus. The sisters explore the tragic circumstances of this legend, his larger than life appearance, and try to figure out how exactly this cryptid came to have such a hold on the sooner state.  Stick around till the end to answer some animal planet trivia.

    52 min
  7. The Kappa

    08/04/2025

    The Kappa

    This week Maddie and Mackenzie dive into the legend of the Kappa. Listen to them dissect the many layers of this Japanese icon: from drowining people in rivers and stealing souls, to saving temples from fire and giving a helping hand around the farm, they can't pin this guy down! Listen to the end to hear the sisters discuss what offering would appease them as angry river cryptids.

    53 min
  8. La Llorona

    07/21/2025

    La Llorona

    (The the tune of My Sharona) *Doo Da Doo Do Do La Llorona!* This week Maddie and Mackenzie dive into the Legend of La Llorona. The sisters discuss how this urban legend scarred them as children, it's origins going back more than 500 years, and how colonialism influenced this tale in ways they never expected.  Stick around to them end to hear what unfinished business would keep them hanging around as ghosts! (You already know it's mostly fast food based.)

    36 min
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Two Sister's revisit their childhood obsession with cryptozoology in this podcast devoted to monsters, cryptids, and local legends.

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  • Creator
    Madeline Van Dyke & Mackenzie Van Dyke
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    My Cryptid's Keeper