Cryptid Queens

Cryptid Queens steps into the radical state of Oklahoma this week! Katelyn covers a giant octopus that is said to inhabit lakes and attack swimmers. Then, Alyx send us through a portal to Beaver Dunes State Park! A place where alleged UFO crashes, military experiments, and mysterious disappearances have occurred. 

Fresh off her honeymoon to Thailand, Katelyn fills Alyx in on some really interesting Thai folklore, including a ton of different ghosts. Alyx explains the strange history of the abandoned Sathorn "Ghost" Tower that remains standing in Bangkok today. Kap kun kha!

This New Mexico episode is JAM PACKED with fascinating could-be-true tales! Alyx dives deep into the Navajo legend of the “Flesh Pedestrians” from a hopefully more accurate and sensitive perspective focusing on context. Then, Katelyn explores the myriad of theories about what actually happened at the infamous Roswell "UFO Crash Site." 

Dive deep into the heart of South Africa with our latest episode of Cryptid Queens! Alyx unravels the mystery of the Tokoloshe, while Katelyn takes you on a  journey through Xhosa Legends. From mischievous creatures lurking under beds to ancient tales of powerful spirits, this episode is a wild ride through the enchanting folklore of South Africa. 

The Queens are back just in time for spooky season! This week we're taking you to the beautiful state of Montana where a UFO incident causes havock in a small town, and a wild hyena-like dog monster stalks livestock across the state. 

Sacré bleu! The Queens take a journey through the creepy, human bone-laden catacombs that run under Paris's streets, and discuss a peculiar winged alien sighting that echoes back to ancient myths. 

Hey ya'll! Cryptid Queens is back with a couple stories from the beautiful state of Georgia. 

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Alyx is solo again and discussing the crop circle phenomenon. She answers questions such as: What are they really? Are they legit? What are the theories behind the alien connection? 

Alyx is solo today while Katelyn studies for her LSATS! Alyx covers a collection of chilling cold cases deep within America's most beautiful places.

This week, Alyx and Katelyn share a roller coaster of stories from one of the most ancient civilizations on Earth! This episode will make you laugh, cry, and probably feel a little weird by the end of it.

Content Warning:
This episode contains conversations of suicide.
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To celebrate making it to their 50th full-length episode, Alyx and Katelyn finally do an ultra deep dive into UFOs and aliens! The location for this episode is the universe... or maybe another dimension? Come along as we explore the many theories that attempt to explain the unexplainable feeling that we are not alone. 

Surprise! Before CQ's 50th episode, Alyx discusses the mysterious and gruesome phenomena of cattle mutilations. Could it be a government cover up? Cults? Aliens? Biological warfare? Hope you're not squeamish...

Murderers in bunny suits, aliens, cryptids, inter-dimensional beings. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR IN A PODCAST EPISODE?! Not to mention Alyx and Katelyn are, like, the best hosts of all time.

Cryptid Queens is back with another spooky episode! This week, they cover the rich history of German folklore including an evil version of Santa Claus and a version of yourself you don't want to see in a dark alley...or anywhere for that matter.

This week, Cryptid Queens takes a trip down South to the beautiful state of North Carolina. Alyx covers a mysterious and violent creature haunting the streets of a small town and Katelyn tackles the puzzling case of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

Cryptid Queens treks across the massive mountains of Asia to cover the ghosts of Nepalese folklore and the most famous cryptid ever! 

Cryptid Queens is back from the holiday hiatus to bring you two spooky tales from the state of Maryland. First, Alyx covers a terrifying human/goat hybrid wandering the woods. Then, Katelyn discusses a mysterious creature that locals are starting to embrace! (not literally)

On this last episode before the holiday hiatus, Katelyn covers a handful of cryptids, including a potential Dire Wolf that decapitates it's victims. Alyx then explores the tunnels underneath Toronto that are hiding some spooky secrets.

This Big Apple episode is jam-packed with local legends and cryptids galore! Tune in as Alyx takes you through the horrifying truth of the Willowbrook State School, as she dives into the legend of Cropsey that, decades later, became REAL. Then, Katelyn will drop some monstas on ya, including the Monster of Manhattan, the NYC Sewer Gators, and Champ the Lake Monster.

Book Of The Time:
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
https://www.powells.com/book/the-only-good-indians-9781982136468

Oh hey there! Alyx and Katelyn celebrate Halloween by telling stories about the holiday from around the world! Tune in for surprising tidbits and spooky origins of our favorite time of year.

Welcome to part 2 of the folklore filled country of England! Today, Alyx covers multiple hauntings that are guaranteed to make you uncomfy.

We had so many spooky tales for England, we just had to split them into two parts! Tune in this week as Katelyn talks about a menagerie of British cryptids. Then, enjoy next week's deep dive into extra spooky haunted English places with Alyx. Pip pip!

Book of the time: The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart
https://www.powells.com/book/the-butcher-and-the-wren-9781638930143

Howdy! Cryptid Queens is covering the big ol' state of Texas on this episode. You'll learn about an old bridge haunted by a half man/half goat beast as well as an owl witch that is seeking revenge.

*Content Warning* This episode discusses racism and violence against marginalized peoples.

Book Of The Time:
https://www.powells.com/book/sky-burial-9780385515481
https://www.powells.com/book/the-overstory-9780393356687

Alyx and Katelyn cover the Central American Bigfoot to start and finish the episode with a run-down on why people were freaking out so much about the Mayan Calendar in 2012. Hint: Sensationalism.

The Queens take on the state of Iowa today, covering the well-known "Ultra Terrestrial" called the Van Meter Visitor. Then, they dive deep into whether the many dragon sightings in the state could be related or something else entirely? Tune in to find out!

This week's episode is a double feature with two countries! Katelyn covers the Werehyenas of Ethiopia, while Alyx covers the vampires of Malawi.

*Content Warning* This episode discusses prejudices and violence against marginalized peoples.

This week, Alyx and Katelyn cover the (in)famous Stanley Hotel and a UFO watch tower in the middle of the Colorado high desert. 

Cryptid Queens is back to their biweekly schedule and what better way to celebrate than with DRAGON TALES! Switzerland is apparently chalk full of em.

Katelyn takes a break from wedding plans to join Alyx in a discussion about haunted and cursed films! Alyx deep dives into the harrowing events that follow well known movies such as The Exorcist, Rosemary's Baby, and The Omen. Be prepared for some spook spook.

Oy. Cryptid Queens is back to cover one of Australia's most profound mysteries: The Somerton Man. Found dead on a beach in Adelaide, Australia, this man has puzzled investigators around the world about his identity and potential connection to a Russian spy ring and/or: aliens, a simple domestic dispute, suicide, a secret society. What do you think?

We are doing things a little differently for the next few episodes! For one, Alyx will be sharing stories solo while Katelyn plans for her big day of love. In this short and sweet episode, Alyx covers the Hexham Heads. Found in the yard by a pair of young brothers in Northern England, these mysterious heads stir up more than just the curiosity of archeologists.

For the last episode before our hiatus, we dive back into the Appalachia region to cover an underrated alien sighting, as well as a perplexing missing persons case in the heart of West Virginia.

This continent is bonkers. On this episode, Katelyn tells the stories of multiple explorers that met their untimely ends at the mercy of the Tundra. Also, Alyx explains the peculiar connection between Atlantis, Nazis, the Occult, and Antarctica. 

This week, Alyx covers a well-documented cryptid called the Dogman and Katelyn tells the story of a little red weirdo that likes to visit Detroit. 

Hallo! Cryptid Queens is back to cover one of the most progressive and culturally rich countries in the world! We dive deep into ancient water burials, giant cephalopods, and a cursed ghost ship that's just looking for somebody toooOOO LOOooooOOooove.

In this week's episode, Alyx covers one of the most haunted objects in the world: a stuffed doll residing in Key West, and Katelyn covers the commonly seen SKUNKAPE!

Fresh off a holiday hiatus, Alyx and Katelyn are excited to cover some of the rich mythology of Ireland.  Katelyn gets ancient with her deep dive into The Morrigan, goddess of war, death, and rebirth, and Alyx gets far out on some faerie facts you won't want to miss!

Cryptid Queens is back for one more episode on the intensely beautiful state of Alaska. Expect many stories from Inuit mythology and, you guessed it, ANOTHER TRIANGLE!

On this week's episode, Katelyn and Alyx cover the importance of storytelling in Arctic mythology. This episode has just about everything: ghosts, monsters, caution tails, happy cries, and...puppies.

In this episode, Alyx and Katelyn talk about the Four Holy Beasts of Vietnamese folklore.

The Cryptid Queens podcast dives deep into the lush country of Vietnam. The jungle is a mysterious place...

Vermont has more legends than it has trees! Join Cryptid Queens for more spooky stories from the green mountain state. 

Cryptid Queens travels to the beautiful, green, ice cream-filled state of Vermont! Here they cover a terrifying pig humanoid as well as a string of disappearances and strange happenings in the Bermuda Triangle of the Northeast.

Mermaids! That's it. That's the episode.

Featuring Tyler Cass from the Bits Before Crits Podcast.

Cryptid Queens is back to cover the beautiful country of Zimbabwe. Alyx covers a lesser known (but twice as compelling) mass alien encounter at a grade school, while Katelyn builds a great case for the existence of a rooster/snake hybrid.

In this week's minisode, a few more ancient Hawaiian folktales are discussed, including Maui's battle with the sun and a sacred religious sight under threat by an unexpected source.

On this episode, Cryptid Queens covers the beautiful state of Hawaii. Alyx tells the story of ancient ghost warriors and Katelyn describes the mystical Earth Goddess, Pele.

Cryptid Queens dives back into the state of Arizona with some incredible indigenous mythology, a Tombstone shootout, and one of the most famous multi-witness UFO sightings ever!

The Cryptid Queens are back for an epic season two opener! Katelyn covers a giant raptor from Indigenous folklore and Alyx tells the puzzling story of an Arizona rancher that fights off grey aliens with a Samurai sword. 

Congratulations! You made it to the end of Season 1 of Cryptid Queens! We're so stoked you don't hate us. 
For the last episode before spooky season, Alyx and Katelyn cover a few more cryptids from Romania. 
Look for a separate announcement about Season 2 on our Instagram soon!
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In this week's episode, Katelyn covers the real Dracula that is probably worse than the fictional character, and Alyx talks about the "Bermuda Triangle of Europe". 

For this short and sweet minisode, Alyx and Katelyn cover the Winsted Wildman, The Black Dog of Hanging Hills, and even a New England Bigfoot. 

Is it water on the brain? Or are your favorite queens back with some chilling stories from deep in the woods of Connecticut, U.S.  Grab your garlic and silver bullets for what comes next.

Alyx and Katelyn continue their Celtic mythology journey with stories about Unicorns, Kelpies, Banshees and the Nuckelavee.

Oi! The ladies are back to discuss some of their favorite mythology in the land of Haggis and kilts. Katelyn covers the Loch Ness Monster, while Alyx tells the story of the 
Am Fear Liath Mòr.

The conversation continues about the haunting past of Louisiana in this new minisode! Expect a socialite female serial killer, more cryptids, and 10 facts about zombies you probs didn't know.

The ladies cover the  culturally diverse state of Louisiana this week!  Stories include Madame Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans and the "Grunch", not to be confused with the one who stole Christmas. 

Alyx and Katelyn are back with an Australian minisode covering all things cryptid with just a little bit of giggling. 

Today the queens take a trip down unda' to explore some creepy unexplainable desert lights, as well as a haunted swimming hole that has taken more than 18 lives.

In this week's minisode, Alyx and Katelyn cover the Cactus Cat, a haunted canyon, and an unfortunate story involving the "Hollywood" sign.

CW: Discussions of suicide

The ladies are back to talk about the armless and headless Fresno Nightcrawlers as well as the very haunted theater in Katelyn's hometown. 

Alyx and Katelyn are back to discuss a feathery serpent, a clumsy giant, and the infamous act of human sacrifice in Aztec culture.

Katelyn and Alyx are covering two classic legends from south of the border: The terrifying La Llorona and the blood sucking El Chupacabra. "Hold onto your butts."

Alyx and Katelyn are back to talk about the Shanghai Tunnels of Portland, hauntings at Crater Lake, and a flying purple sasquatch with a 50 foot wingspan!

In this week's episode on the Pacific Northwest, Alyx covers the Bandage Man of Cannon Beach and Katelyn makes an extremely convincing case for Big Foot. 

In this week's minisode, Katelyn covers the Ningen of the Arctic and Alyx tells the story of the Tsunami Spirits of Fukushima. 

In this episode, the Queens discuss Japanese culture and legends. Alyx covers the infamous Suicide Forest, while Katelyn shares the story of the Akkorokamui: a half-woman-half-octopus monster.

*Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and depression* 

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The ladies are back to talk about New Jersey's most haunted places, as well as some weird kids with black eyes that want to use your phone.

This week, the Cryptid Queens explore the Pine Barrens with Lizzy McCabe from The Ugly Cry Podcast! Alyx revisits the mysterious humanoid Indrid Cold, while Katelyn covers the most famous cryptid in New Jersey.

Alyx and Katelyn are back with a list of common misconceptions about Ancient Egypt, and of course, a few more cryptids for yous to chews on.

Western culture has done a questionable job at, well a lot of things really but, especially interpreting Egyptian folklore and mythology. Alyx and Katelyn cover the true story behind the famous Sphinx of Giza, as well as a spooky creature that likes to hang out in cemeteries...and it's not Alyx,  actually.

Alyx and Katelyn revisit the Silver State with a couple more cryptids and folktales, including Nevada's very own version of Nessie, Queen of Scots. 

Take everything you think you know about Nevada and confirm all of it because it's probably pretty accurate. Alyx and Katelyn cover this beautiful desert state with stories about Area 51 and one of the most haunted towns in America, Virginia City.

Katelyn shares a couple more characters from Russian folklore and Alyx discovers that the Dyatlov Pass Incident might have finally been solved...maybe.  

Katelyn shares a few Russian folktales about a forest witch called the Baba Yaga, while Alyx talks about the mystifying Dyatlov Pass Incident in the Siberian Ural Mountains.

The harsh winters of the Great Lakes Region can bring out the worst in humanity, even in one of the most friendly places in America. Alyx and Katelyn are back with a U.S. episode...and a special guest! 

The conversation from the Patagonia episode continues, as Katelyn and Alyx share four quick cryptid tales - mostly large scary monsters -  from the Patagonian region.

Witches and monsters and spell books made of human flesh, oh my! 

Alyx and Katelyn are back to talk about Appalachia, USA. Moth people are on the flight menu....as well as some little green dudesthat probably just wanted to say "what up".

Italy is no stranger to weird happenings. Alyx and Katelyn will be covering a haunted plague-pit island as well as a VERY convincing alien abduction story.

Alyx and Katelyn dive deep into two of Utah's biggest mysteries: Sherman Ranch, where countless cryptid and unexplained sightings have been scientifically documented and the Bear Lake Monster, a music loving (?) water creature on the border of Utah and Idaho.