Cryptidiots
Dan Nufer and John CostelloTwo dumbos goof about crytpids and the unknown. John and Dan, a pair of big time Hollywood comedians with a shared love for the unexplained choose a crytid (or similar) each week and teach each other about it. Join us for fun, spooky, and maybe even sexy time.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy FictionFiction | |||
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In this, our most festive episode to date with ALMOST no swears, John teaches us how Jim Carrey withstood torture, he also tries to write a Cryptid Carol...tries...and Dan teaches about an Icelandic tradition: the Christmas Boys. You're gonna love it... more
In this, the most incomprehensible episode of Cryptidiots yet, Dan takes us through his top 5 Cryptid sightings of 2025 while John teaches us about the Goat Man...sort of...
John brings some "fan" mail to the table while Dan introduces what might be our new favorite Cryptid, but can it defeat the Swamp Stalker? Probably...
Song referenced: The Yara-Ma-Yha-Who by Sterling Witt
Poem by Blanca Martinez de Rituerto
We did it folks. We finally made a bracket. Someone call Deep Blue because in this episode, Dan pits John, like the greats before him, against a robot in a battle of Cryptid wits. And we dig into the Beast of Boggy Creek, the Swamp Stalker...the Fouk... more
We have a NEW FORMAT folks! We just couldn't fit two cryptids into 1 hour and let's face it, who has time for a podcast that's longer than hour. Still the same great revelrous goofs about the unknown, now easier for your brain.
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The Giant Sky Clam made chowdah of the Vegetable Man (mmm vegetable chowder, has anyone tried that? TM TM TM), but can it reign supreme against the Alp-luachra or the Frogman? I doubt it.
Our first video episode! Watch it on YouTube! The Cryptidiots read some alarming fan mail and discuss hostile aliens that may have been provoked by Carl Sagan, before introducing this week's cryptids: Penelope, a woman transformed by toxic waste into... more
The Vegetable Man is running away with things, but can the Oklahoma Octopus or the Fresno Nightcrawler take him down? Not likely...but that is some Octopus.
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Listeners can expect a humorous exploration of the fascinating and bizarre world of cryptids, where hosts tackle topics ranging from well-known creatures like the Dover Demon and Dog Man to lesser-known legends such as the Squonk and Alp-Luachra. Each episode features engaging banter as the comedic duo shares anecdotes and historical contexts, often layering humor onto spooky tales. The show stands out for its lighthearted approach, making cryptozoology accessible and entertaining for a diverse audience. It covers various themes, including urban legends, cultural history, and absurd folklore, all while maintaining a playful and engaging environment.
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