• 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/

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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

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    Composers: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

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    42 mins
  • UFO Leaks & Baba Vanga | Season 6, Episode 1
    Apr 28 2026

    This week on Cryptids Decrypted, we're getting back on the UFO train, but the only conspiracies we're peddling are about Sonic the Hedgehog and Rob Lowe. The rest of it is about little green people and Eastern European lady who predicted the future. It's great to be back.Links to Purchase Ashton's Books: https://linktr.ee/MacAshtonVideo Links:Tic Tac: https://youtu.be/6rWOtrke0HY?si=FhrJB65spE0WMV-QGO FAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPcgSliHp5YIntro Music Licensed from:Composers:Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Publishers:Lynne Publishing (PRS)Content provider:LynneMusic

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    41 mins
  • 510 - Fan Finale Royale
    Jun 28 2023

    This is it, the final episode of Cryptids Decrypted... At least for now. To close the show out in style, Ashton and John have four fan-suggested myths heading into the cryptid Thunderdome.


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    40 mins
  • 509 - The Beast of Exmoor
    Jun 21 2023

    This week, we're headed across the pond to once again talk about... mysterious big cats.


    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

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    38 mins
  • 508 - Cryptid Cinema, Krampus
    Jun 14 2023

    It's time for everyone's 'favorite' episode of the season, Cryptid Cinema. This week, Ashton and John break down the cinematic delight that is Krampus (2015), starring Adam Scott and Toni Collette.


    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    43 mins
  • 507 - The Big Grey Man (Am Fear Liath Mor)
    Jun 7 2023

    This week, we're traveling high in the Scottish mountains to talk about big, psychic... giants?


    More information on Ashton and his writing can be found on his website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macashton.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow him on Twitter (@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealMacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). To purchase books, check out these links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/MacAshton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Credit for our excellent outro music goes to: Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strange Indeed Variation A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Composer: Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Content Provider: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LynneMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠





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    36 mins