The Creature Files

U.S. Department of Mythical Wildlife
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"The Creature Files" is the official podcast of the Department of Mythical Wildlife. Join author Todd Calgi Gallicano, Christopher McClary at the sightings desk, and resident skeptic Vic Afsahi, as they report on the latest sightings of mythical creatures and talk with experts and eyewitnesses.

  1. 10/15/2022

    "The Lake Monster Mash"

    In this episode of "The Creature Files," author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts review the footage of the creature known as Nahuelito in Argentina, then turn their attention to all things lake monsters. The crew is joined by author and cryptozoologist Shetan Noir, who talks about her research into lake monsters and odd creatures of the Great Lakes. She shares her categorization of these creatures, as well as their connections to prehistoric reptiles and Native American legends.

    50 min

  2. 05/12/2022

    "A Bluff Creek Briefing"

    In this episode of "The Creature Files," author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts cover the video of a giant cat in England, then delve into the most famous bigfoot footage of all time. The crew is joined by William "Bill" Munns to discuss his book "When Roger Met Patty." Bill shares his indepth analysis of the famous Patterson-Gimlin film, drawing on his expertise in Hollywood make-up and special effects, as well as his work with Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum.

    1h 2m

  3. 11/23/2021

    "Getting to Know Nessie"

    In this episode of "The Creature Files," author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts discuss questionable video footage of a bigfoot in Idaho, then turn their attention to the legendary Loch Ness monster. The crew is joined by renowned cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard to discuss his book "Loch Ness Monster & Other Aquatic Cryptids." Ken shares his extensive knowledge on the subject, including the potential biology of the creature and the best evidence for its existence.

    1h 4m

  4. 09/23/2021

    "Small Towns, Big Monsters"

    In this episode of "The Creature Files," author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts discuss the numerous sightings of bigfoot in St. Lawrence County, New York, then turn their attention to the filmmaking side of folklore and cryptozoology. The crew is joined by Seth Breedlove whose production company, Small Town Monsters, has released over ten films, several investigative series, and web series. With a camera, a crew, and an insatiable curiosity, Seth has set out to bring modern day folklore to the masses…interviewing the original witnesses and re-creating/re-discovering elements of the cases at the local level.

    1h 12m

  5. 08/19/2021

    "Cryptids, Aliens, Ghosts…Oh My!"

    In this episode of "The Creature Files," author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts discuss a sighting of the yowie in the Australian outback, then turn their attention to the intersection of folklore and the paranormal. The crew is joined by paranormal researcher Marcus Lowth, who talks about the links between cryptids, UFOs, and the supernatural, as well as their connections to ancient myth and folklore. Hang on...It's time to go tumbling down the proverbial rabbit hole!

    50 min

  6. 07/08/2021

    "Finding Bigfoot...Evidence"

    In this episode of "The Creature Files," author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts discuss a sighting of bigfoot in the Georgia mountains, then turn their attention to the mountains of evidence for the elusive creature. The crew is joined by sasquatch evidence analyst Cliff Barackman of Animal Planet's hugely successful series "Finding Bigfoot." Cliff shares his incredible breadth of knowledge about sasquatch, talks about his experiences on "Finding Bigfoot," educates us on the state of sasquatch evidence, and dishes on the seven-string guitar.

    1h 32m

  7. 05/12/2021

    "The Cryptid Hunter"

    Author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts discuss the creature at Lake Barrington, then they welcome legendary cryptid hunter Lyle Blackburn onto the show. Lyle teaches the crew all about cryptid hunting and research, shares his extensive experience in the field, reveals what it might take to solve these mysteries, and more! If you're an aspiring cryptid hunter, you won't want to miss this episode.

    1h 6m

  8. 04/03/2021

    "Mad About Mothman"

    In this episode of "The Creature Files," author Todd Calgi Gallicano and his co-hosts discuss the legendary Mothman of Point Pleasant. They are joined by researcher Steve Ward, who shares his incredible wealth of knowledge on the subject. Is it an apparition? A cryptid? A dimensional being? The crew takes a deep dive into this bizarre mystery.

    59 min
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"The Creature Files" is the official podcast of the Department of Mythical Wildlife. Join author Todd Calgi Gallicano, Christopher McClary at the sightings desk, and resident skeptic Vic Afsahi, as they report on the latest sightings of mythical creatures and talk with experts and eyewitnesses.

Information

  • Creator
    U.S. Department of Mythical Wildlife
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Creature Files