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Join hosts Lua Stardust and Erica Fett discussing true crime, cryptids, the paranormal and all things horror.

Camp Cryptid podcast


    • Sep 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Camp Cryptid Podcast

    The Pirates and Witches of Salem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 31:32


    Salem doesn't just have witchcraft, it's also associated with of some of the most ruthless pirates of the time. Join host Erica Fett for a new episode diving into Salem and it's pirate and witch filled past of blood, murder, and torture. 

    Episode 52: Black History in Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 33:05


    In honor of Black History month we wanted to showcase our favorite Black directors, actors and writers in horror. We discuss common horror tropes that black people face in these films alongside changes we'd like to see in the future. 

    Episode 51: Sex and Horror Valentine's Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 37:34


    In this week's episode we talk about sex.. In horror! You know the spoken rule of never having sex in a horror film.. how a virgin tends to either be the sacrifice or the final girl. You know the cliches and tropes of these slashers for the past decade. Erica and Lua discuss their relationship with being full time spicy creators while also maintaining the image of Camp Cryptid! 

    Episode 50: Top Cryptids in Connecticut and Ohio!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 28:52


    To CELEBRATE 50 EPISODES OF CAMP CRYPTID - your camp counselors discuss their top favorite Cryptids in their state. We learn weird lore about both states and discover that we each have a Bigfoot of our own! 

    Episode 49: Campfire Tales: Haunted Abandoned Homes, UFO's and ghosts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 33:39


    This week's Campfire Tales is the most chilling yet! So gather around the campfire while we talk about  UFO'S, Potential ghosts or astral projection AND  Haunted abandoned homes with mysterious and unexplainable experiences! 

    Episode 48: A Very Scary Christmas Special PT 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 31:46


    Happy Holidays from Camp Cryptid! This week we talk about local legends from around the world that are similar to Santa Claus, The Fort Gary Hotel and we discuss our favorite holiday films! 

    Episode 47: Best Horror Films of 2022 review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 55:39


    In this weeks episode: 2022 is coming to a close and what a better send off to the New Year than discussing our 2022 favorites! We discuss our underrated faves, the best horror shows of the years and a few films we think missed the mark! Check out this episode to see if your favorite missed our list! 

    Episode 46: The legend of Mothman and Horror film reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 49:32


    In this weeks episode we discuss the history and Mothman and would they could actually be. As well as other cryptids in West Virginia and our thoughts on recent horror film flicks and wacky shows! Including: Smile, Nope, Don't Worry Darling and more! 

    Episode 45: Campfire Tales: Ghosts, sleep paralysis and other fan submitted stories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 43:54


    We're back with stories from our Campers! Join around the campfire for true stories of ghosts, sleep paralysis and things that go bump in the night. We also discuss our thoughts on the Barbarian film and other wacky horror flicks!

    Episode 44: We went to Sleepy Hollow! The legend and Halloween fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 37:20


    The small town of Sleepy Hollow was magical sight! Tune in to this weeks episode to hear our thoughts on the experience. Plus some Halloween fun and our recent favorites! 

    Episode: 43 History of Witches- Salem Witch Trials

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 45:17


    Join us for another haunting tale of Camp Cryptid! This week we discuss the Salem Witch Trials, different forms of magic, our favorite witch related films and more!

    Episode 42: The Black Dahlia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 38:30


    This week's episode reflects on one of the most well known unsolved murders The Black Dahlia. Plus we review recently watched film and tv. And discuss our feelings on serial killer portrayals and if they're glorifying or just educational. 

    Episode 41: Campfire Tales: Haunted Galveston TX, The Dempsy House, Fort San Sanitorium and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 27:10


    Gather around the campfire once again for chilling stories from our listeners! The Haunted Galveston TX is eerily similar to Ellicot City. Another New Jersey legend ft. The Dempsy House. And the sad and haunting history of San Sanitorium are just a few of the stories mentioned in this episode! 

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    Episode 40: Jack The Ripper Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 34:08


    In this episode Erica and Lua go over a brief history on Jack the Ripper and discuss a list of the craziest suspects and theories on who they believe the mysterious serial killer could be. In addition to this, there is some discussion on movies, media references, gaming and more that use Jack the Ripper's likeness. 

    Episode 39: Horror directors making history. Jordan Peele, Eli Roth & Ari Aster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 58:55


    We're back with more stories, facts, theories and thoughts on our favorite horor directors! This time we focus on Ari Aster,  Jordan Peele and Eli Roth who have a creative eye and vision for 2010's and on horror. Their vision has led to some of the most incredible films in modern horror. 

    Episode 38: Alien VS Predator. Prey Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 53:21


    In this week's episode we discuss all of the Alien, Predator and Alien VS Predator films! We also discuss the latest release Prey movie and the future of the Predator movie series.

    Episode 37: Slashers, Comedy, and Body Horror Oh MY! Our Favorite Horror Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 52:41


    In this weeks episode Erica and Lua discuss their top 5 favorite horror flicks while discussing their favorite flicks in different subgenres of horror. Gore, slashers, anime and more inside! Listen to find a new flick for your movie night or to see if we've tried your favorite! 

    Episode 36: Campfire Tales revisiting Skinwalkers and Ellicott City

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 34:32


    We're back with another campfire tales! But with a twist! This week we re-visit episodes 34 & 33 with stories from locals who share more about Skinwalkers and Ellicott City! PLUS we bring you three new stories from campers like you. 

    Episode 35: The Terrifying World of Killer Clowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 30:57


    This week we discuss everything from serial killer John Wayne Gacy, the 2016 Clown sightings and other crimes over history involving clowns. We also discuss our favorite Clown horror movies and clown related media! 

    Episode 34 Wendigos, Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 45:56


    In this episode we discuss the similarities and differences in Wendigos, Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters. We dig into the legends, the haunting stories and our own theories! Wendigo, Skinwalker, and Shapeshifter movie reviews and recommendations inside! Is Lua's apartment haunted? Listen to her story and decide for yourself! 

    Episode 33: Urban Legends part 2 - Centralia, Ellicott city, Gates of Hell and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 40:42


    We're back with even more local and distant Urban Legends! This episode discusses the incredibly eerie and haunted town of Ellicott City, Maryland. We also discuss the real life Silent Hill, the ghost town on fire- Centralia, Pennsylvania. More spooky stories also about various Gates to Hell, spooky cryptids and a few viewer submitted local legends and lore! 

    Episode 32: Stranger Things Review & Campfire Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 34:10


    Join your Camp Counselors in discussing the latest season of Stranger Things and more viewer submitted experiences! We talk all things from the finale, our favorite theories, and what we would like to see for Stranger Things season 5. Then tune in for tales of horror with our stories from our listeners. These viewer submitted stories include, UFO sightings, eerie ghost encounters, chilling Skinwalkers, and more! 

    Episode 31: Craziest Conspiracies Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 37:50


    This week we dive into more of the craziest conspiracies on the planet! Join us for conspiracies about Queen Elizabeth, the almost zombie apocalypse of 2012, hollow earth stories & more! 

    Episode 30: Campfire Tales, Werewolves, Ghosts, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 37:50


    Imaginary friends or ghosts? Werewolf sightings in Ohio, visits from ghosts & Erica's spooky house!  A Fun filled episode where we take your viewer submitted stories & experiences and discuss what they may be! 

    Episode 29: Aliens Exist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 45:24


    In this week's episode Lua and Erica discuss their favorite theories on aliens and what we believe they may look like. Join us for thoughts on close encounters, alien invasions, and a deep dive into Travis Walton's abduction story. This episode is one hell of a ride! 

    EPISODE 28: Cannibals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 45:49


    In this heavy hearted episode we discuss stories. movies, and legends of cannibals. We dive into the cannibalistic crimes of serial killers such as Albert Fish, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the infamous Sawney Bean Clan of Scotland. We discuss the story of the man who shared his limb with others and other tragedies like Donner Pass. We also discuss our favorite and most hated cannibal films of all time.

    Episode 27: Our Favorite Horror Directors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 53:52


    What do Rob Zombie, Wes Craven and John Carpenter have in common? They all make some incredible horror movies! In this week's episode we talk about our favorite films from each director as well as interesting information about them that lead to these directors being some of the best in the business. 

    Episode 26: Friday The 13th Superstitions, Crimes and Slashers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 41:06


    Is Friday the 13th is a day to be feared for the superstitious or celebrated by fans of the iconic 1980 slasher? Join us in discussing not only where Friday the 13th superstitions come, but some of the most horrific events that happened on the unlucky day. What truly is the greatest Friday the 13th film of all time? Find out this and much more in this killer episode!

    Episode 25: The Underground World of Secret Societies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 45:30


    Freemasons and the illuminati are two of the most known secret societies, but what are some of the most secretive secret societies on the planet? Are all secret societies plotting dastardly deeds? Check out this latest episode to find out our thoughts and theories!     

    Episode 24: Werewolves Shapeshifting Throughout History

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 43:56


    This week we cover everyone's favorite furry, THE WEREWOLF! In this episode we discuss tales and legends about the Rougarou, Dog Man, and the Defiance Werewolf. Were these creatures just humans with diseases in relation to lycanthropy or was it a shapeshifting monster in the moonlight that feasted on villages? Werewolf horror films, strange werewolf true crime stories, and our own conspiracies about these beastly creatures of the night inside!  

    Episode 23: Campfire Tales - Viewer Submitted Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 30:30


    In this week's Campfire Tales we examine 7 different spooky stories from our listeners around the world! Hair raising ghost experiences, a eerie story of time warps, and even true crime. 

    Episode 22: Conspiracies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 45:41


    This week's episode is based all around conspiracies! From the government controlling birds (and cats!), to the Bermuda Triangle & Walt Disney's Frozen Head. This episode features wacky conspiracies and theories. 

    Episode 21: Into the Swamps the Bunyip & Other Swamp Cryptids

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 32:44


    In our third chapter about bodies of water, this episode Erica and Lua discuss everything spooky from Swamps! Discussing the legends of the Bunynip, Skunk Ape, and various other creatures and cryptids that may lurk in the darkness of the swamps.  Swamp horror films, true crime and more inside! 

    Episode 20: Haunted Ships of the Deep Sea pt 2.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 37:13


    We're back at sea for another episode filled with the horrors of the deep. In this week's episode your Camp Counselors discuss the spookiest ghost stories of phantom seamen and haunted ships like the Flying Dutchman.   

    Episode 19: Cryptids & Creatures of the Deep Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 51:35


    the first of 3 episodes focusing on what lies beneath our oceans! We have seen creatures of the sea represented in films, novels and various media. Are there truth to these tales or is the ocean  just so incredibly large that we may never have the answers to?   

    Episode 18: Leprechauns and other Irish Lore

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 40:12


    In this episode Erica & Lua deep dive into what St. Patrick's Day is really about. Unable to get through an episode without mentioning cryptids or folklore we discuss leprechauns, fairies, banshees and Irish local legend, Muckie!

    Episode 17: Campfire Tales PT 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 30:16


    Camp Cryptid is back with another Campfire Tales! The episode where we take our viewer submitted stories. In this episode we get a variety of paranormal, cryptid and other chilling tales! 

    Episode 16: The Jersey Devil, Porkroll & other New Jersey staples

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 38:36


    In this episode your camp counselors dive deep into Lua's hometown Cryptid, The Jersey Devil! With wacky theories ft Ben Franklin, trying to figure out a logical reason for the Devil himself and the never ending debate of Porkroll VS. Taylor Ham - there's something for everyone in this episode! 

    Episode 15: Bigfoot and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 35:12


    In this episode we deep dive into one the most iconic cryptids, Bigfoot! Erica Fett takes the lead in this episode to explore her favorite Cryptid and bring some new theories to the table. 

    Episode 14: Campfire Tales - viewer submissions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 25:03


    In this Campfire Tales episode we bring you stories from our viewers unlike any other before! In this episode we bring you stories of the paranormal, ghost sightings, and a story from a viewer who hunted for bigfoot in their youth! 

    Episode 13: Crimes of Passion -The Valentine's Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 29:42


    What is the true lore behind Valentine's Day? Has it always been about cards, candy and romance? Or is there a darker tale? Erica and Lua dive into Saint Valentine, their thoughts on the holiday and their favorite Romantic Horror flicks revolving around Valentine's Day! 

    Episode 12: Mansfield Reformatory is Haunted!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 52:41


    Welcome back Campers to Season TWO of Camp Cryptid Podcast! In this episode Erica Fett and Lua Stardust let you in on where they have been this past January. They share tales of their epic overnight stay at Mansfield Reformatory. This episode is a companion to our first ever ghost hunt on youtube. But it also features reviews on Scream (2022), Showtime's Yellowjackets and more! 

    A Very Scary Christmas Special Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 32:25


    A Very Scary Christmas special concludes in part 2! In this episode Lua Stardust & Erica Fett discuss Christmas legends and lore like the iconic Krampus! As well as Frau Perchta, Christmas crimes and their favorite holiday horror films!

    A Very Scary Christmas Special Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 35:14


    A Very Scary Christmas Special Pt 1! In Part 1 we discuss winter / holiday horror. Is decorating your home this time of year dangerous? What about an encounter with a  Yeti? In this episode we discuss cryptids, cold weather tragedies like Dyatlov Pass incident, The Donner Party & more! 

    Episode 9: Haunted dolls, Haunted places and Ufo's! Campfire Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 43:51


    Your hosts are back with another viewer submitted Campfire tales! This episode starts with talks about Tiger King, Lua's childhood trauma story (involving a haunted doll!) and Erica's most recent chilling experience. buckle in! This one's a wild ride 

    Episode 8: Vampires and Fangbangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 43:00


    Lovers of the occult and being practically raised by Vampires - this week's episode covers one of Erica & Lua's favorite creatures! In this episode they discuss Vampire lore, origins, Count Jacques St. Germain & their favorite Vampire movies. 

    Episode 7: The Paranormal & Campfire Tales pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 56:06


    Join Erica Fett and Lua Stardust as they share tales from their teenage years & take viewer submissions in a segment they call 'Campfire Tales'.  This week Lua shares a story about her experience with a Weird NJ legendary spot. And Erica tells chilling stories about growing up in a haunted home! 

    Episode 6: The Truth about Ed & Lorraine Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 36:33


    Ed and Lorraine Warren are the most well known paranormal investigators. So known that their likeness has been portrayed in film and various media for decades. But what is the truth behind the stories we've come to know about Ed & Lorraine Warren behind the scenes in their personal lives?

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    Episode 5: Heaven‘s Gate Cult

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 49:52


    Camp Cryptid is back with new mics and our first episode on cults! This week we discuss Heaven's Gate Cult, the cult that is responsible for one of the largest mass suicides in history, and more theories, true crime events and cult related stories. 

    The First Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 25:48


    Happy Halloween, Campers! Join your counselors around the campfire for a closer look at what Halloween's true meaning is, the dark origins associated with this spooky holiday, and some of the most chilling true crime stories that happened on this spiritual night. Lua & Erica share their favorite Halloween moments, costumes, movies and traditions and more inside! 

    The Paranormal Experience pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 30:27


    Are you a skeptic or true believer in the paranormal? Episode 3 covers ghosts, premonition dreams and the way we are connected. Lua and Erica share their own beliefs and stories while also taking viewer submitted stories! 

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