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This week, we're headed to Indonesia to talk about the Orang Pendek, or "short man". Calling this cryptid Indonesia's Bigfoot would be a misnomer because... well it's a small boy. We go through sightings, legends, and everything else in between. Have a cryptid you want us to cover? Send us an e-mail at [email protected] Want to support Ashton's writing? Grab a copy of one of his books!

It's hot Gevaudan summer in the south of France. Everyone is partying, herding their sheep, and trying to eke out a living in the rocky, barren landscape of Gevaudan. Sounds pretty sweet until a beastly cryptid shows up and wreaks absolute havoc for three years. This is by far the closest to real we've ever been on Cryptids Decrypted, and it's a hell of a story. Listen to Ashton's new audiobook here: https://books2read.com/NickVentnerWhiteout Intro Music Licensed from: Composers:Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Publishers:Lynne Publishing (PRS) Content provider:LynneMusic Keywords Beast of Gevauden, cryptid, French history, monster, folklore, cryptozoology, 1700s France, mystery, legend, cryptid scale

This week, we're diving into the "real" conspiracy theories behind Steven Spielberg's new film Disclosure Day. From Roswell to Nixon showing off the aliens to Jackie Gleason, we're covering it all. It's a fun episode filled with aliens, hot takes, and a true tin foil hat moment from John. If you enjoy the pod, please like, subscribe, and share the episodes with friends. That is the best way to support us! If you want to read or listen to Ashton's new book, you can find it anywhere books are sold: https://books2read.com/u/bML2gV

This week, we're diving beneath the ice to talk about some Antarctic conspiracies. This was all kicked off by a recent news article about a sub mysteriously going missing beneath the ice. What we found was thin at times, but definitely entertaining. If you like our pod, consider purchasing Ashton's new short fiction collection, The Dark Humor Will Continue Until Morale Improves: https://books2read.com/u/bML2gV If you need help sorting out your finances, check out John's new site: https://www.thebudgetarchitect.com/ Intro Music Licensed from: Composers:Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Publishers:Lynne Publishing (PRS) Content provider: LynneMusic

This week we've got dogs the size of men and lake monsters of suspicious length. It's two regional myths that got their start in the music business, Ogopogo and The Dog Man!If you like our content, consider purchasing Ashton's cryptid adventure books: books2read.com/u/bP2YvdListen to the interview with David George Gordon: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yjbjPASXBKe8xOWQnEJjd?si=20077b1e8fc84950Intro Music Licensed from:Composers:Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Publishers:Lynne Publishing (PRS)Content provider:LynneMusicDog Man song from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd5W0iMLL6k&list=RDyd5W0iMLL6k&start_radio=1

This week on Cryptids Decrypted, we're diving into the definitely not hot button issue of AI and how it's affecting the world of cryptid sightings. In the back half, it's a deep dive into one of the most famous cryptids in the Alps, the Tatzelwurm. Pre-order Ashton's new book here: https://books2read.com/u/bML2gV Read the super cool Greenland adventure book here: https://bookshop.org/a/12985/9780063352438 Intro Music Licensed from: Composers: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Publishers:Lynne Publishing (PRS) Content provider:LynneMusic

This week on Cryptids Decrypted, we're getting back on the UFO train, but the only conspiracies we're peddling are about Sonic the Hedgehog and Rob Lowe. The rest of it is about little green people and Eastern European lady who predicted the future. It's great to be back.Links to Purchase Ashton's Books: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonVideo Links:Tic Tac: https://youtu.be/6rWOtrke0HY?si=FhrJB65spE0WMV-QGO FAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPcgSliHp5YIntro Music Licensed from:Composers:Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Publishers:Lynne Publishing (PRS)Content provider:LynneMusic

This is it, the final episode of Cryptids Decrypted... At least for now. To close the show out in style, Ashton and John have four fan-suggested myths heading into the cryptid Thunderdome. Want to buy some merch? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MacAshton.com/Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Make sure to follow us on every social platform so we can finally reach the height of ego we deserve: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/cryptidsdecrypted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, we're headed across the pond to once again talk about... mysterious big cats. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It's time for everyone's 'favorite' episode of the season, Cryptid Cinema. This week, Ashton and John break down the cinematic delight that is Krampus (2015), starring Adam Scott and Toni Collette. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, we're traveling high in the Scottish mountains to talk about big, psychic... giants? More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, the guys are headed back to the bayou for another famous New Orleans myth, The Rougarou. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week the pod is headed down south to talk about some of the most famous New Orleans Vampire tales. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠

This week, the guys are tackling potentially our most realistic myth yet, The Iliamna Lake Monster. Join them as they discuss the disambiguation between blackfish and black fish for far too long and make fun of a decorated pilot because his last name sounds like poop. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠ Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠

This week, the guys are headed back to WWII to talk about submarines blowing sea creatures sky-high. It's a delightful old-timey myth about crocodiles that can somehow survive the frigid temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean. Link to Fortean Archives, one of the big sources on this episode. More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠).  To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠ Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠ Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS) Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠