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Episode 38: Pocket Crab
There are many places to hide strange nature. Mountaintop snows. Undersea trenches. In your pocket. Thanks to The Pine Hill Haints for permission to play their song. You should get to know them. Visit https://www.thepinehillhaints.com to le
Episode 37: Obsidian Bat
A simple old tale about a RV, a cosmic bat, and a low Earth orbit mosquito. Hidden lore poetry by Patricia Killelea. Patricia Killelea is the author of the poetry collections Counterglow (Urban Farmhouse Press, 2019) and Other Suns (Swan Sc
Episode 36: Train in the Pines
The train in the pines is a great getaway provided you can get there and then get away. Hidden lore poetry by Annie McAndrew. Annie is a writer of speculative fiction from the edge of the Texas Hill Country. She can be found exploring the l
Episode 35: The Quiet Folk
The quiet folk are there. Sort of. Let’s not call too much attention to them. Special thanks to Elliott Kalan for voicing Paul Hogan. I’ve been a fan of Elliott’s work for a long time. He was the head writer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewa
Episode 34: Pep Talk
In this episode recorded in quarantine, the CryptoNaturalist gets philosophical about meaning, life, magic, and you.
Episode 33: Glass Mice
Special thanks to Jo Firestone for today’s field report. Jo Firestone is a Brooklyn-based comedian who can be seen on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Joe Pera Talks With You, High Maintenance, Shrill, The Chris Gethard Show, and oth
Episode 32: Tree Bug
Some of my favorite trees are actually fifty-foot insects. Special thanks to Jesse Thorn. Jesse Thorn is the host and producer of Bullseye and Jordan, Jesse, Go!, and the co-host and producer of Judge John Hodgman. He's also the founder and
Episode 31: A Voice in the Woods
There are many voices in the woods. The more you listen, the more you’ll here. Special thanks to Ella Watts for voicing Juniper Grey. Ella Watts is a podcast producer for BBC Studios, and executive producer for the science fiction drama pod
Episode 30: Basic Facts About Owls
Owls know about you. The least you can do is know about them. Special thanks to Hank Green. Hank Green is the CEO of Complexly, a production company that creates educational content, including Crash Course and SciShow, prompting The Washing
Episode 29: Cemetery
There’s a cemetery that has never had a proper gate, but we’ll explore it all the same. The CryptoNaturalist has been nominated for the 2019 Audio Verse awards in the categories of: Spoken Word – Program; Spoken Word – Writing; and Spoken W
Episode 28: Bardic Hills
When a landscape chooses a rhyme scheme, we must join in the poetry. This episode is written as a series of Shakespearean sonnets. Hidden lore by Leslie J. Anderson
Episode 27: Burrow
If you crawl into a burrow to meet its owner, it’s good to keep an open mind and a close eye on all your body parts. Thank you to Jeffrey Cranor for playing Dr. Simon Blank. Jeffrey is a co-creator of a number of my favorite podcasts includ
Episode 26: Glow Tiger
Cats are cats, even when they’re also trees or crustaceans. This episode was co-written by Alice Pow. You can find Alice on twitter @AlicePow8. Special thanks to Matt Young for playing Skipper McCloud. You probably know Matt as Usidore the
Episode 25: What on Earth
I don’t want to alarm you, but today’s creature is a lot closer to you than it is to me. Angela Hall played by Jordan Cobb. Learn more about Jordan’s work at https://www.jordanvcobb.com/ or on Twitter @inkphemeral. Hidden Lore poetry by Tay
Patreon Bonus Episode: Winter Horses and Other Unknowables
This is a bonus episode from the CryptoNaturalist Patreon page. Subscribing to our Patreon page supports the show and unlocks more bonus content. Visit www.patreon.com/cryptonaturalist (https://www.patreon.com/Cryptonaturalist) for details.
Episode 24: You
You are a cryptid worthy of study, a creature of the marshland night, a fascinating animal who is about to make a new friend. Hidden Lore poetry by Jarod K. Anderson. Please take a moment to leave a review for The CryptoNaturalist wherever
Episode 23: Omni Sparrow
Today we learn about the small, migratory songbird that’s bigger than all existence. Holly Day’s poetry has recently appeared in Plainsongs, The Long Islander, and The Nashwaak Review. Her newest poetry collections are In This Place, She Is
Episode 22: Kushtaka
You can’t always believe your ears and you shouldn’t trust cute, furry faces peering up from the sea. This episode was thought-up and mostly written by the wonderfully talented Julia Schifini. Julia is a writer, sound designer, voice actor,
Episode 21: Highway Islands
The patchwork islands of greenery nestled on the edges of roadways hold secrets worth our attention. Hidden Lore fiction by Olivia Williams. Olivia is a student of geoscience and literature. She writes short fiction, poetry, science article
Episode 20: Under Hawk
Beneath our feet, the under hawks glide in search of shadows to pluck from the surface of the world. Hidden Lore poetry by Eli Reeve. Eli is an aspiring artist and writer from Norway nesting in the jungles of Hawaii. Find her on Instagram a
Episode 19: Midnight Library
There’s a wilderness inside every library. This episode visits one of the nocturnal residents after closing time. Hidden Lore poetry by Lucille Valentine. Lucille is a desert rat masquerading as a voice actor, poet, visual artist, and LGBTQ
Episode 18: The Green Stranger
A strange visitor joins the CryptoNaturalist around the campfire for a pleasant, if one-sided, conversation. Special thanks to Tim Sniffin for being the voice of The Transmission. Hear more of Tim on the Hello From The Magic Tavern podcast
Episode 17: Found
The Cryptonaturalist is lost and then found in the usual place, a twisted scientist’s volcano lair. Hidden lore poetry by Leslie J. Anderson. Leslie’s writing has appeared in Asimov’s, Uncanny Magazine, Strange Horizons, Daily Science Ficti
Episode 16: Missing
The CryptoNaturalist is missing, but Cassandra is on the case. Hidden lore poetry by Emily Olorin Emily is a writer from Down Under (whether the depths of hell or Australia is open to interpretation). They are interested in body horror, sci
Episode 15: The Cobs
Today we visit an elusive cryptid that hides in plain sight and borrows human voices. Hidden lore poetry by Alice Pow. Alice Pow allegedly saw Mothman in a Chicago neighborhood during the summer of 2017. She is a writer of prose, poetry, an
Episode 14: Constellation Turtle
We’re all made of star stuff, some of us more literally than others. Lauren Dee was played by Julia Schifini. Julia is a podcaster, historian, and big fan of professional wrestling. She is the co-host of Spirits Podcast, a boozy tour of myt
Episode 13: Sassafras Grove
This week we visit home territory and visit a special grove of sassafras trees. Hidden lore segment poetry contributed by Suzannah Dalzell. Suzannah lives on Whidbey Island north of Seattle, Wa where she divides her time more or less equall
Episode 12: Storm Shark
What creature swims through the ocean of the sky? What could graze within the storm? I know the answer. Listen and you will too. Poetry by Priyanka Sacheti. Priyanka is a writer based in Bangalore, India. Raised in Oman and educated in Unit
Episode 11: Dirt Road Desolation
When you find the dirt road with the unnamed creature, obey the rules, respect the emptiness, and make peace with the fact that not everything is there for your convenience. Cara Ehlenfeldt is a writer, sound studies grad student, and co-cr
Episode 10: Electric King Snake
This week we explore safety, discover a very unusual snake, and receive an important update about squirrels. Saker played the voice of Jed VanDorn. Saker is a cohost of It's All Been Done: A Barenaked Ladies podcast. It's two boys talking a
