Cracking Cryptids and Curios

 
The temporal traveler known as John Titor made waves on the internet from 2000-2001 describing, in depth, that he was indeed from the year 2036. Due in part to research at CERN and a time machine built by GE, John was able to be sent on a mission to 1975 to obtain an IBM 5100. What did John need with this computer? What was he doing in 2000? What proof did he show? Join us and find out has we crack the case of this "temporal driver" and run him through the meet grinder known as the Rubric of Power.
How will John match up against the other entities? Find out in this "megasode" season finale!
 
Rankings going into the season finale:
10) Hogzilla - 9.5
9) Mothman -10
8) Piasa - 10.495
7) Goatman - 10.5
6) Spring Heel Jack - 11
5) Mongolian death worm - 11.5
4) Skunk Ape - 12.5
3) Hodag - 12.75
2) Baba Yaga - 14.88
1) Wendigo - 15.36

 
What exactly is this decomposing deer-man hybrid? Is that even the correct representation of this cryptid? The Wendigo is said to have an insatiable lust for human flesh and even committing the act of cannibalism can cause the Wendigo to take hold of you. Join us as we crack into the history of this intriguing entity and rank it amongst the plethora of cyptids this season.
 
News Story 1: Needles in Woman's Brain
https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/339790/doctors-discover-needles-in-womans-brain
 

Join us as we explore the history of the world's favorite babushka. Is this cannibalistic witch misunderstood or is she truly as evil as the Devil's spit?
 
Will this entity be able to make a deal to have a better ranking, or will the Rubric of Power be too much for Baba Yaga?
 
News Story 1:
https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/viral-sasquatch-alert-gets-squashed/
News Story 2:
https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/security-camera-films-small-humanoids/
 
 
 

It is said that this "devourer of man" hunted along the banks of the Mississippi River until it was killed by a Native American Chief. During their famed exploration of the late 1600s, Marquette and Joliet make mention of seeing a pictograph of the Piasa that not even the locals would look at due to fear. But what exactly is this creature? In the late 1800s some authors thought it was a flying dinosaur while others a dragon. 
Join us as we delve deep into the history of the Piasa and sift through nearly 4 centuries of information to decode the myth of this cryptid. 
 
News 1:
https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/339456/weird-creature-in-india-turns-out-to-be-a-hoax
 

 
This week we take a look at the alleged human-goat hybrids that can be found all over America. Theories run wild in an attempt to explain sightings of Goatmen who seemingly target teenagers and family pets. Was it an experimental procedure that resulted in dire consequences? A farmer who made a deal with the Devil to get revenge on teenagers who killed his goat herd? And why do some of the Goatmen carry an axe!? 
Join us as we explore this and much more!
 
News story 1: Briefcase Goblins
https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/339222/cops-flee-from-goblins-found-in-suitcase
News story 2: Falmouth Shadow
https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/339270/falmouth-shadow-runs-out-in-front-of-vehicle
 
 

 
Spring-Heeled Jack vaults his way into contention to become the champion of the cryptids. What exactly is Jack? From the mid to late 1800s this entity roamed the streets of London and the broader Great Britain area assaulting men and women, spewing flames from it's mouth, and becoming a mainstay in newspaper headlines. Some speculate it was a demon or spirit prowling the streets while others think it may have been some insidious plot from the elite class to destroy the lives of the easily preyed upon. 
 
Join the Triple C crew as we explore theories surrounding this Victorian Age enigma. How will Spring-Heeled Jack rank in the Rubric of Power? Find out now!
 

 
The Hodag emerges from the North Woods of Wisconsin to enter the fray to become the champion of the cryptids. Does Eugene Shepard's story have something more to it or is it all just an elaborate hoax. How does copper play into it all? Find out and more in this episode!
 
News Story 1: Banana Teeth Crocodilehttps://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338750/terror-crocodile-had-teeth-the-size-of-bananas
 
News Story 2: Chichen Itza Chirphttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/chichen-itza-chirp
 
 

Mega Pigs are among us. Waiting for their moment to charge from the thicket and commence wanton property destruction. The entity known as Hogzilla flourished in the headlines of the early 2000's and started a hunting race to kill even larger wild pigs. Where did Hogzilla and other lesser known Mega Pigs come from? Are they real or merely a hoax? Join us as we take a deep look into the phenomenon known as Mega Pigs and possibly even decode a mystery as old as recorded history itself. 
 
News Article 1:  Prehistoric Hell Ants
https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338675/prehistoric-hell-ant-found-trapped-in-amber
 
News Article 2:  Zombie Cicadas
https://www.mysterywire.com/mysteries/zombie-cicadas-infected-with-mind-controlling-fungus-emerge/
 

The Mongolian Death Worm enters the fray and has its abilities tested in the Rubric of Power. This "sausage" sized slithering cryptid can pack a powerful punch. With the abilities to kill with a mere touch, shoot venom, poison, corrosive acid, and even discharge electricity, this deadly creature may just make it to the top of our ranking!
 
News article 1: Top States to see Bigfoot. 
https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/top-states-for-bigfoot-sightings-revealed/
 
News article 2: Warning the past with a black hole?
https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338468/artist-wants-to-warn-the-past-about-the-future
 
 
 

What is the mysterious entity known as the Mothman? Is it some sort of harbinger of doom, a voice for a higher power, or even an inter-dimensional being? How does an American Revolutionary Era Native American chief play into all of this? Is this cryptid responsible for thousands of deaths around the world? We explore all that and more in episode 2!
 
Find out if Mothman has what it takes to dethrone Skunk Ape as the champion of the cryptids in this surprising episode of Cracking Cryptids & Curios! Are Mothman's powers able to out compete Skunk Ape? Is the impact on pop-culture of this legendary figure enough to edge it within reach of the crown? 
 
News Story 1: Witch Hex on the Moon
https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338294/moon-witch-hex-claim-circulates-tiktok
 
News Story 2: Humans to the Americas earlier than expected? Impact on the Skunk Ape?
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/artifacts-point-to-humans-living-in-mexico-33-000-years-ago-67760
 
 

What is the Skunk Ape? Join us as we explore multiple theories of where it came from, evidence supporting the existence of this cryptid, and then rank his abilities in our ongoing endeavor to find out: Who is the champion of all cryptids?
 
News articles mentioned in the episode. Click the links to view the pictures mentioned in the show:
Peeping Tom Bigfoot caught red handed!
Mexican Giant captured on camera
 
Book mention during the show:
“That’s What They Used to Say” Reflections on American Indian Oral Traditions Donald L. Fixico
 
A real Skunk Ape or elaborate hoax? Was he just looking for some lentils? Here is the image of Skunk Ape mentioned in the podcast.