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My Cryptid's KeeperAppalachian Cryptid Round Up!On this very special mini-sode, Maddie and Mackenzie share what they covered at their first ever live show at Roanoke Screamiverse! They tell the stories of lesser known crptid cuties like the Not-Deer, the Sheepsquatch, and the Roanoke Devil Monkey. Stick around till the end of the episode to hear where you can get your hands on your very own My Cryptid's Keeper merch!2025-04-2831 min
My Cryptid's KeeperNahuelitoA hot new bombshell has entered the sea monster villa... This week Maddie and Mackenzie discuss Argentina's very own Loch Ness monster: Nahuelito! Listen to hear about his mysterious origins, his adorable photographic evidence, and the enduring charm of a roadside cryptid attraction. Stick around to the end to hear the sisters answer listener questions! 2025-04-1454 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Kinderhook BlobIs it a ghost? An alien? Flubber?? We don't fucking know. This week Maddie and Mackenzie discuss the amorphous floating monster known as the Kinderhook blob. The sisters discuss his love of camping, his loosey-goosey shape, and debate what on earth this thing could possibly be. Stick around till the end to play "Who Said it: Horror Movie or Cryptid Case?"2025-03-3145 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Betty and Barney Hill IncidentA classic feel good love story: boy meets girl meets alien in a newsie cap. This week Maddie and Mackenzie dive into the Betty and Barney Hill Incident. The sisters cover the fantastically creepy story of what exactly happened to the Hills on route 3 in 1962. Was it an alien abduction? Mind control? A lucid dream? A weird street lamp? Listen to the end to play an alien themed game of MASH alongside your favorite cryptid sisters. 2025-03-1744 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe New Hampshire Wood DevilsIs that a dvil in your pocket or are you happy to see me (sorry, sorry, sorry). This week Maddie and Mackenzie travel to New Hampshire to discuss the mysterious wood devils. Listen to hear the sisters debate if these elusive cryptids are a kind of bigfoot or just really lost moose. Stick around to the end to hear Maddie fighting for her life in a game of two truths and a lie. Also Also: come see us at our first live show at Screamiverse Roanoke, April 26th! 2025-03-0451 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Jersey DevilHe can be your angle or yuor devil... This week Maddie and Mackenzie dive into the garden state king: The Jersey Devil. The sisters explore his 18th century origins, his goofy ass appearance, and how Ben Franklin himself may be responsible for his creation... Listen to the end to hear which cryptids would have the most iconic beef with each other. 2025-02-1842 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Maryland Goatman50% goat, 50% man, 100% totally real and not made up at all guys I promise! This week Maddie and Mackenzie head to Maryland to discuss the Maryland Goatman. The sisters discuss his childfree lifestyle, his similarities to another axe wielding cryptid in the area, and his mad scientist origins. Stick around to the end to weigh in on the debate: which half animal/half human combo would suck the most. 2025-02-0348 min
My Cryptid's KeeperIcelandic Sea MonstersJoin Maddie and Mackenzie as they traverse to the fjords of Iceland to discuss the party of sea monsters to be found there! The sisters cover the antics of the absolutely adorable fjorulalli, the sinster merman hafmaður, ther Icelandic loch ness monster the faxaskrímsli, and a the thick queen known as the skeljaskrímsli. Stick around to the end to weigh in on which boy band archetypes these bad boys fall into...2025-01-201h 03
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Enfield HorrorThis week Maddie and Mackenzie learn of a monster from the cryptid haven of Illinois: The Enfield Horror! Listen as the sister recount this creature's short but sweet reign of terror that horrified this small town in the 1970s. Stick around to the end to hear a new, ground-breaking, theory about a previous cryptid case...2025-01-0645 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe YetiIn honor of the winter season, this week the sister's trek the Himalayas to cover the abominable snowman himself - The Yeti! Listen as Maddie and Mackenzie navigate one of the most bizarre stories they've covered yet. Get ready for a tale of mountaineers, Alexander the Great, Buddhism, a new understanding of DNA analysis, and - wierdly - West Virginia. Stick around till the end to hear terrifying listner submitted ghost stories!2024-12-2350 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe BunyipThis week the sister's head down under to cover their first ever Australian cryptid: The Bunyip! Listen as they discuss his terrifying appetite, his possible prehistoric origins, and as they try and fail to do a good Australian accent. 2024-12-0943 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Ghost Brides of North AmericaThis week Maddie and Mackenzie delve into the world of supernatural and discuss local legends of ghost brides from across the USA. Listen to hear the tales of love gone wrong, sisterly betrayal, and a weird amount of hotels. Stick arond till the end to hear Mackenzie's first hand account of a ghostly encounter and a DIY exorcism in the sisters' childhood home. 2024-11-1849 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Third Eye ManThis week Maddie & Mackenzie delve into the terrifying tale of South Carolina's premier creepy tunnel dweller: The Third Eye Man. Listen to the sisters discuss his underground dwelling, his sightings on the University of South Carolina campus, and his possible ghostly origins. Stick around to the end to hear them discuss which college tropes each of the cryptids would fall into AND a lengthy diversion on how scary the catacombs are (that's not part of the game... tunnels are just really scary).2024-11-0442 min
My Cryptid's KeeperUrban Legends of HalloweenTrick or Treat! As a spooky season special Maddie and Mackenzie are covering the true tales behind Halloween traditions. Remember to check your candy and keep those Jack-O-Lanterns lit until after the clock strikes 12! Happy Halloween! 2024-10-2143 min
My Cryptid's KeeperMonstruos: The Monsters of Latin AmericaKick off spooky season with Maddie and Mackenzie as they dive into three of Latin America's scariest legends: La Lechuz, El Silbón, and the Tlahuelpuchi! Listen as the sisters delve into the real folklore behind these tales that inspired a haunt this year at Halloween Horror Nights!2024-10-0754 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Mongolian Death WormThis week Maddie and Mackenzie cover one of the most influential cryptids ever: The Mongolian Death Worm. The sisters delve into his murky history, his insane impact on pop culture, and the ATV riding, firecracker throwing, machete armed cryptozoologist who have tried to find him over the years. Stick around till the end to hear the answer to the age old debate - which cryptids would still love you if you were a worm? 2024-09-2348 min
My Cryptid's KeeperIndrid ColdThis week come with us to the planet of Lanulos to discuss the creepy encounter of Indrid Cold. Listen as Maddie and Mackenzie discuss his possible connections to the Mothman, his honda civic-esque spaceship, and the will they/won't the vibe between the cryptid and the man who encountered him 2024-09-0952 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Florida Skunk ApeThis week Maddie and Mackenzie cover the Sunshine State Sasquatch: The Florida Skunk Ape! The sister's dive into his many sightings, his unique odor, and read from a field guide discussing how best to catch a glimpse of this majestic creature. Stick around till the end to hear them debate which Florida Man headlines could possibly be attributed to Bigfoot. 2024-08-2641 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe SnallygasterThis week Maddie and Mackenzie take a trip up the Chesapeake Bay to discuss Maryland's native cryptid: The Snallygaster. The sister's discuss how this piece of German folklore became an American monster, his possible ties to the Blair Witch, and then soundly cancel him when they discover his insanely problematic origin story. Stick around to hear Kenzie spill on the highs and lows of her recent trip to Point Pleasant, West Virginia and the Mothman Museum!2024-08-1258 min
My Cryptid's KeeperInterview with Dillon BrownThis week Maddie and Mackenzie chat with indie filmmaker Dillon Brown about his found footage bigfoot films Tahoe Joe and Tahoe Joe 2: The Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Conspiracy!2024-07-2953 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Bermuda TriangleOn this weeks episode the sisters pull a switcheroo and Maddie tries to convicne Mackenzie that the Bermuda Triangle is in fact very scary! The sisters discuss a few of the most famous incidents from the Devil's triangle, possible theories, and posit what exactly the Bermuda Triagnle has in common with the infamous Florida Man. Stick around till the end to hear what other childhood anxieties ended up not being that relevant in adulthood (spoilers: it's mostly quicksand). 2024-07-1552 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Flatwoods MonsterThis week Maddie and Mackenzie take a deep dive into the legend of one of the biggest divas in cryptid history: The Flatwoods Monster. The sisters explore her original 1950's sightings, her possible extraterrestrial origins, and debate why West Virginia has so many goddamn cryptids in the first place. Stick around to the end to celebrate the close of pride month with an all important game: how would each cryptid come out of the closet? 2024-07-011h 00
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Richmond VampireThis week Maddie and Mackenzie dive into the legend of a beloved cryptid in their adopted home town - The Richmond Vampire. The sisters explore his mysterious origins, the many different versions of his legend, and how vampire lore may be reflective of American politics. Stick around to the end to hear them debate which cryptids should star in the new adaptation of one of the greatest movie franchises of all time (you already know it's Twilight).2024-06-1754 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Vegetable ManListen this week as the sisters discuss a Veggie Tale from hell: The Vegetable Man. Maddie and Mackenzie discuss this legend of this West Virginian cryptid, his extra terrestrial origins, a healthy of dose of cryptozoologist cattiness, and debate what foods would come back to terrorize them. 2024-06-0353 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Hopkinsville GoblinsThis week Maddie and Mackenzie delve into the terrifying home invasion story of the Hopkinsville Goblins. Listen to hear all about how these Kentucky Fried Cryptids terrorized a family in the 1950's. The sisters dive into their terrifying ordeal, this cryptid's surprising connection to a classic alien movie, and what exactly would be waiting outside their homes to scare the hell out of them. 2024-05-2041 min
My Cryptid's KeeperInterview with Anthony CousinsThere's something lurking in the swamps of Loveland, Ohio... it's the director of Frogman (2024), Anthony Cousins! In this special episode we interview Cousins to get the ooey gooey details of his newest horror film centered around our favorite amphibian cryptid! 2024-05-0628 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Fresno NightcrawlersThis week Maddie and Mackenzie take a deep dive into the cryptid's with legs for days - the Fresno Nighcrawlers. Listen as they explore the many video recordings of these adorable crytpids, discuss their murky origins, and debate whether these sightings are genuine or just a pair of jorts. The sister's also play their most unhinged game to date - what songs would their favorite cryptids cover on the Ryan Murhphy's psychological warefare disguised as a televison show Glee. 2024-04-2254 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Loveland FrogsThis week Maddie and Mackenzie dive into Ohio's hoppiest boys - The Loveland Frogs. Listen as they discuss their original sightings in the 1950's, their Pokemon-Go related resurgence in 2016, and which celebrities these frogs would turn into if you gave them a little smooch. 2024-04-0856 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Honey Island Swamp MonsterThis week Maddie and Mackenzie travel down to the beautiful Louisiana bayou to discuss the southern fried sasquatch: The Honey Island Swamp Monster. The sisters discuss the will-they/won't-they vibes between the swamp creature and the man who first reported seeing him, the very hard to find video evidence of him taking a hot girl walk, and what exactly they would use to try to lure him out of hiding (spoilers: it's mostly taco bell).2024-03-2542 min
My Cryptid's KeeperSpring-heeled JackJoin Maddie and Mackenzie as they cross the pond to learn about the cryptid that terrorized Victorian England: Spring-heeled Jack. Listen as they discuss his go-go gadget equipment, his possible ties to British Aristocracy, and how his reign of terror may have inspired Jack the Ripper himself. The sisters also answer the eternal question: which of their shit head antics would kill a Victorian child. 2024-03-1148 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Hook on The Car DoorThis week Maddie and Mackenzie discuss one of the most famous urban legends of all time: the hook in the car door handle! Listen as they discuss the real life murders that inspired the story, how and why it's managed to stick around in the minds of Americans since the 1960's, and what exactly those teens were up to in their car pre-hook (SPOILER: it was probably foot stuff).2024-02-2648 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Dover DemonWhat's that giant headed creature crossing the road? An alien? A spirit? Someone with a five-head? It's the Dover Demon, baby! This week Maddie and Mackenzie discuss the brief but impactful sightings of this Massachusetts native that has kept the paranormal community captivated since 1977. Listen as the sisters discuss, his adorable proportions, his unsettling way of moving, and suggestions for how he can rebrand image. 2024-02-1250 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Tennessee Wild ManThis week Maddie and Mackenzie dive into their first bigfoot mystery: The Tennesee Wild Man. Listen as they cover this local legend whose infamy goes all the way back to the 1800's. The sisters debate his possible origins, his relation to other sasquatch myths, and the possibility that people from Tennesee are just Like That™. The sisters also get into a Virginia law-makers bigfoot fixation, where black bears fall in the human v. sasquatch wars, and how exactly this lonely cryptid should set up his Hinge profile. 2024-01-2949 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe ChupacabraAs if you could outrun him! As if you could fight him off! The legendary Moca Vampire stalks My Cryptid's Keeper this week as Maddie and Mackenzie cover the legend of the Chupacabra. The sisters disect his MANY sightings over the years, his possible extraterrestrial origins, and his bizarre diet. They also debate which restaurant chain to take him to, and take some listener advice on how to best fight him off. 2024-01-151h 08
My Cryptid's KeeperCryptid New Year's ResolutionsCreep into 2024 and celebrate the new years with Maddie and Mackenzie as they assign resolutions to your favorite cryptids - because, yes, even the Squonk has room for improvement. 2024-01-0139 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Cryptids of ChristmasHappy holidays from the My Cryptid's Keeper family to yours. As a gift for being so nice this year we are covering some of our favorite Christmas Cryptids! Maddie and Mackenzie discuss the lore of Krampus, the mysteries of the Welsh Zombie Horse, and the shenanigans of the Icelandic Yule Lads. They also get into some other (surprisingly violent!) Christmas monsters, speculate on Santa's status as a cryptid, and debate what some of their favorite cryptids can expect to find in their stockings this year. 2023-12-1848 min
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Virginia BunnymanLegend has it if you say their name three times... a new episode of My Cryptid's Keeper will appear! This week Maddie and Mackenzie ignore the warnings passed down from previous generations and discuss the notorious Virginia Bunnyman. Listen as they discuss all of his axe wielding, bridge haunting, rabbit costumed glory, and play along as they try to find more productive past times for this infamous urban legend. 2023-12-0446 min
My Cryptid's KeeperChampy: The Lake Champlain MonsterThe week Maddie and Mackenzie dive into the world of aquatic cryptids and explore the legend of Champy, The Lake Champlain Monster. They explore his hundreds of sightings over the centuries, the interpersonal cryptozoologist drama he inspired, and his possible prehistoric origins. The sisters also revisit a game they played in many a community pool growing and ask each other, and the audience, a very importaint questions: do you want to play sea monster? 2023-11-2033 min
My Cryptid's KeeperMothmanThis week Maddie and Mackenzie dive into West Virginia's prodigal son: the Mothman. They discuss his origins as a harbringer of doom, his possible extraterrestrial connections, and whether or not this spooky boy is simply misunderstood. The sisters also share which popculture disasters Mothman should have given them a heads up on and share some heartfelt cryptid compliments with their audience. 2023-11-061h 06
My Cryptid's KeeperThe Roswell IncidentThis week Maddie and Mackenzie go back to where their obsession with cryptids began: Roswell, New Mexico. They discuss the infamous Roswell crash and how its impact on conspiracy thinking and government cover ups can still be felt today. The sisters also explore the age old question: what fun things are we all going to do with our aliens when Area 51 finally let's us in? Is Lady Gaga involved in extraterrestrial activity? And how exactly would an alien react to McDonald's Sprite? 2023-10-2346 min
My Cryptid's KeeperMy Cryptid's Keeper TrailerTwo sisters revisit their childhood obsession with cryptozoology in this podcast devoted to monsters, cryptids, and local legends. First episode drops Monday, October 23rd. 2023-10-1500 min