Pop Cryptid Spectator 20
In this final edition: Nessie, Jr. -Another cute cryptid movie, Faking Bigfoot, Champ at the Museum, Mothman says, “You Matter”, Cryptids overexposed, A current wrap-up of trends
If I don’t believe in cryptids, why am I here?
People ask, “If you don’t believe in cryptids, why are you so interested in them?” Here’s why.
Not a mystery beast, just a dog
Recent examples of people who see a monster when it’s really just a dog.
Bigfoot remains a moneymaking hoax
Once again, someone has rather uncreatively posed a hairy man prop as an amazing find and put it on display for all the rubes to pay to see. This time, it’s at the New York State Fair.
Pop cryptid in the News: Jackalope
An outbreak of Shope papillomavirus in Colorado is in the news and the internet is exploding with exaggerated ideas about Frankenbunnies and Jackalopes.
Spooky seismic lakes – Loch Ness and its monster
We can’t fault the fault – why seismic activity is not related to sightings of the Loch Ness Monster.
What is happening *Right Now*
Click on this post to see my thoughts about interesting stuff happening right now. Last updated on the date shown.
Eternal Flames
New Spooky Geology content: Areas around the world perpetually burn at the surface as a result of natural gas springs.
Pop Cryptid Spectator 19
In this edition: Cryptids are the new coal, Build a Mothman XL, The Naga of Golden Gate Park, Delta academic symposium chooses cryptid theme,
Bigfoot gets its own emoji, Rochester Lion has Disappeared,
Encyclopedia of Confused Cryptids
Rochester mountain lion
A video of what really looks like a puma prowling an urban street creates intense interest in Rochester, New York. Follow the findings here.
Pop Cryptid Spectator 18
In this edition: Jersey Devil is a Cryptid of the Moment, Cryptid AI vlogs, SpiracyCon goes heavy on cryptids and Christian commentators, What’s with the “archiness” of water monsters?,
Monster Festivals Season – Thank the Mothman, In Research Of… The Mothman Prophecies deep dive, Pop Cryptid trivia.
Unfortunate media trend to make oarfish the doomsday fish
Oarfish have an unfortunate and false association with earthquakes. Oarfish are seen several times around the world each year, with no connection to earth hazards.
Pop Cryptid Spectator 17
In this edition: Bear Lake monster marker, Join the cryptid crawl, Cryptids as sports icons, NYT Monster Quest Strands puzzle, Blue Ridge Hunting game features Appalachian cryptids, Seeking Mothgirl, Another fake Bigfoot promo video, Nessie Quest 2025 is a bust
The mythical world of Safari Ltd cryptids
Cryptids created by Safari, Ltd. lean towards the supernatural and creative depictions. The new Jersey Devil offering is top-notch.
Pop Cryptid Spectator 16
In this edition: Pop cryptid mainstreamification, Cryptid Cafes, Cryptid festivals near you, Social media feed of cryptids, Zoos with cryptid content, Chaneque video debunked
Chaneque video unmasked
A viral video claimed to show a supernatural chaneque goblin was a manipulated video of rock hyrax.
Pop Cryptid Spectator 15
In this edition: Florida Bigfoot Conference review, Sasquatch heads around town, AI cryptids: Faked Nessie sightings, AI cryptids: Fake Yeti photo circulating, AI Fake Coelacanth News, Mokele-mbembe and Creationists’ corruption, Cryptid media: The Cryptid Factor podcast
Fake California Coelacanth
A recent story on the website “Animals Around the Globe” revealing the finding of a coelacanth off the California coast is fake.
Pop Cryptid Spectator 14
In this edition: Cryptid Check on Big Picture Science, Update on Pueblo mystery creature, Bigfoot museum spared from fire damage, Faking a fake nightcrawler, Nahuelito represents!
Pop Cryptid Spectator 13
In this edition: The crypt-illogical slip into the irrational, News people don’t know their animals, AI cryptid articles – It’s how stuff works, Cryptid merch: Squishables Mothman series, The Hebridean Mermaid, Ogopogo float may sink, Cryptid Media: More podcasts