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Cryptids Decrypted

Cryptids Decrypted

By: Ashton Macaulay
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Cryptids Decrypted is a podcast about diving into the research surrounding creatures from the fringe of reality and the people dedicated to studying them. The host, Ashton Macaulay is an expert in fictional accounts of mythical creatures and aims to examine all sides of cryptozoology from skepticism to full on believers. If you want to support Cryptids Decrypted, share the episode with your friends and rate us wherever you listen! Thanks!Ashton Macaulay Social Sciences
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  • Cryptids Decrypted | S6E4 | What the F*** is Under Antarctica?
    Jun 16 2026

    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

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    40 mins
  • Ogopogo and The Dog Man | Cryptids Decrypted S6E3
    May 26 2026

    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

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    52 mins
  • Alpine Cryptids and AI | Season 6 Episode 2
    May 12 2026

    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

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    42 mins
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