Mikael Lindnord was trying to claim the top ranking in adventure racing during the 2014 Adventure Racing World Series in Equador when he discovered an unlucky friendship with a stray dog that became the inspiration for his book, and now the Lionsgate movie "Arthur The King" starring Mark Wahlberg. Look for the nearest showtime for Arthur The King (…

This week, Cryptids Queens is teaming up with our sister podcast the Culture Cult Travel Show hosted by Marie Walker! Follow the pod on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/culturecultshow/ and listen wherever you get your podcasts! Princess Khutulun is not your average princess. She knows how to fight, ride horses, drink blood, hunt, and her …

Jimmy Chin (Oscar-Winning Filmmaker, Nat Geo Photographer) on his landmark climb of Meru's Shark Fin route ten years ago with Conrad Anker and Renan Ozturk, the documentary that followed, and how it prepared him for making "Free Solo". Check out "Meru" if you haven't yet, and be sure to see Jimmy's latest documentary "The Rescue" on Disney Plus. Pl…

Chris Cassidy (Navy SEAL, NASA astronaut) what it was like to travel to space and live on the International Space Station. His last mission, Expedition 63, is the subject of National Geographic's "Among The Stars" on Disney+. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick …

Rick Stanton MBE (cave diver) on his part in the historic "Thai Cave Rescue" where he helped rescue a young soccer team from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand. His book "Aquanaut" is now available. The documentary "The Rescue' is now streaming. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscri…

Cryptid Queens steps into the radical state of Oklahoma this week! Katelyn covers a giant octopus that is said to inhabit lakes and attack swimmers. Then, Alyx send us through a portal to Beaver Dunes State Park! A place where alleged UFO crashes, military experiments, and mysterious disappearances have occurred. Send us a text…

Brian Skerry (Nat Geo underwater photographer) shares his experience diving with orcas ("killer whales") in New Zealand while filming his epic James Cameron-produced series National Geographic's "Secrets of the Whales". Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review…

Andy McNab is a former SAS soldier and best-selling author of “Bravo Two Zero” (1993), the account of his capture and torture in Iraq in the first Gulf War. By the time he left the SAS in 1993, he was the British Army’s most highly decorated serving soldier. He shares his experience in the selection process for the Special Art Service, regarded as …

Cody Townsend is one of the most awarded and respected free skiers in the world. Over the course of his career he has won multiple invitationals, chased new routes, and stunt skied for Hollywood productions like "xXx: Return of Xander Cage". He is currently in the midst of a project to ski all the lines in the 2010 book "Fifty Classic Ski Descents …

Fresh off her honeymoon to Thailand, Katelyn fills Alyx in on some really interesting Thai folklore, including a ton of different ghosts. Alyx explains the strange history of the abandoned Sathorn "Ghost" Tower that remains standing in Bangkok today. Kap kun kha! Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Michelle Parker is a widely respected freestyle skier having competed in the U.S. Freeskiing Open and the X-Games. These days she focuses mostly on backcountry skiing, traveling the world spreading the stoke and partnered with Arc'teryx on their 'Outer Peace' campaign. Find out more about the Outer Peace campaign and the Arc'teryx mission to protec…

This New Mexico episode is JAM PACKED with fascinating could-be-true tales! Alyx dives deep into the Navajo legend of the “Flesh Pedestrians” from a hopefully more accurate and sensitive perspective focusing on context. Then, Katelyn explores the myriad of theories about what actually happened at the infamous Roswell "UFO Crash Site." Send us a tex…

Dive deep into the heart of South Africa with our latest episode of Cryptid Queens! Alyx unravels the mystery of the Tokoloshe, while Katelyn takes you on a journey through Xhosa Legends. From mischievous creatures lurking under beds to ancient tales of powerful spirits, this episode is a wild ride through the enchanting folklore of South Africa. S…

The Queens are back just in time for spooky season! This week we're taking you to the beautiful state of Montana where a UFO incident causes havock in a small town, and a wild hyena-like dog monster stalks livestock across the state. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Sacré bleu! The Queens take a journey through the creepy, human bone-laden catacombs that run under Paris's streets, and discuss a peculiar winged alien sighting that echoes back to ancient myths. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Hey ya'll! Cryptid Queens is back with a couple stories from the beautiful state of Georgia. Book of the Time: https://www.powells.com/book/heart-shaped-box-9780061944895 Donate for Juneteenth: https://www.fundforreparationsnow.org/ https://reparationscomm.org/ Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Alyx is solo again and discussing the crop circle phenomenon. She answers questions such as: What are they really? Are they legit? What are the theories behind the alien connection? Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Alyx is solo today while Katelyn studies for her LSATS! Alyx covers a collection of chilling cold cases deep within America's most beautiful places. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

This week, Alyx and Katelyn share a roller coaster of stories from one of the most ancient civilizations on Earth! This episode will make you laugh, cry, and probably feel a little weird by the end of it. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations of suicide. USA Suicide Hotline: Call or text 988 International Suicide Hotline: https://fin…

To celebrate making it to their 50th full-length episode, Alyx and Katelyn finally do an ultra deep dive into UFOs and aliens! The location for this episode is the universe... or maybe another dimension? Come along as we explore the many theories that attempt to explain the unexplainable feeling that we are not alone. Send us a text…

Surprise! Before CQ's 50th episode, Alyx discusses the mysterious and gruesome phenomena of cattle mutilations. Could it be a government cover up? Cults? Aliens? Biological warfare? Hope you're not squeamish... Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Murderers in bunny suits, aliens, cryptids, inter-dimensional beings. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR IN A PODCAST EPISODE?! Not to mention Alyx and Katelyn are, like, the best hosts of all time. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Cryptid Queens is back with another spooky episode! This week, they cover the rich history of German folklore including an evil version of Santa Claus and a version of yourself you don't want to see in a dark alley...or anywhere for that matter. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

This week, Cryptid Queens takes a trip down South to the beautiful state of North Carolina. Alyx covers a mysterious and violent creature haunting the streets of a small town and Katelyn tackles the puzzling case of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Cryptid Queens treks across the massive mountains of Asia to cover the ghosts of Nepalese folklore and the most famous cryptid ever! Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Cryptid Queens is back from the holiday hiatus to bring you two spooky tales from the state of Maryland. First, Alyx covers a terrifying human/goat hybrid wandering the woods. Then, Katelyn discusses a mysterious creature that locals are starting to embrace! (not literally) Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

On this last episode before the holiday hiatus, Katelyn covers a handful of cryptids, including a potential Dire Wolf that decapitates it's victims. Alyx then explores the tunnels underneath Toronto that are hiding some spooky secrets. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

This Big Apple episode is jam-packed with local legends and cryptids galore! Tune in as Alyx takes you through the horrifying truth of the Willowbrook State School, as she dives into the legend of Cropsey that, decades later, became REAL. Then, Katelyn will drop some monstas on ya, including the Monster of Manhattan, the NYC Sewer Gators, and Champ…

Oh hey there! Alyx and Katelyn celebrate Halloween by telling stories about the holiday from around the world! Tune in for surprising tidbits and spooky origins of our favorite time of year. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Welcome to part 2 of the folklore filled country of England! Today, Alyx covers multiple hauntings that are guaranteed to make you uncomfy. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

We had so many spooky tales for England, we just had to split them into two parts! Tune in this week as Katelyn talks about a menagerie of British cryptids. Then, enjoy next week's deep dive into extra spooky haunted English places with Alyx. Pip pip! Book of the time: The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart https://www.powells.com/book/the-but…

Howdy! Cryptid Queens is covering the big ol' state of Texas on this episode. You'll learn about an old bridge haunted by a half man/half goat beast as well as an owl witch that is seeking revenge. *Content Warning* This episode discusses racism and violence against marginalized peoples. Book Of The Time: https://www.powells.com/book/sky-burial-978…

Alyx and Katelyn cover the Central American Bigfoot to start and finish the episode with a run-down on why people were freaking out so much about the Mayan Calendar in 2012. Hint: Sensationalism. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

The Queens take on the state of Iowa today, covering the well-known "Ultra Terrestrial" called the Van Meter Visitor. Then, they dive deep into whether the many dragon sightings in the state could be related or something else entirely? Tune in to find out! Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

This week's episode is a double feature with two countries! Katelyn covers the Werehyenas of Ethiopia, while Alyx covers the vampires of Malawi. *Content Warning* This episode discusses prejudices and violence against marginalized peoples. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

This week, Alyx and Katelyn cover the (in)famous Stanley Hotel and a UFO watch tower in the middle of the Colorado high desert. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Cryptid Queens is back to their biweekly schedule and what better way to celebrate than with DRAGON TALES! Switzerland is apparently chalk full of em. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Katelyn takes a break from wedding plans to join Alyx in a discussion about haunted and cursed films! Alyx deep dives into the harrowing events that follow well known movies such as The Exorcist, Rosemary's Baby, and The Omen. Be prepared for some spook spook. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Oy. Cryptid Queens is back to cover one of Australia's most profound mysteries: The Somerton Man. Found dead on a beach in Adelaide, Australia, this man has puzzled investigators around the world about his identity and potential connection to a Russian spy ring and/or: aliens, a simple domestic dispute, suicide, a secret society. What do you think?…

We are doing things a little differently for the next few episodes! For one, Alyx will be sharing stories solo while Katelyn plans for her big day of love. In this short and sweet episode, Alyx covers the Hexham Heads. Found in the yard by a pair of young brothers in Northern England, these mysterious heads stir up more than just the curiosity of a…

For the last episode before our hiatus, we dive back into the Appalachia region to cover an underrated alien sighting, as well as a perplexing missing persons case in the heart of West Virginia. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

This continent is bonkers. On this episode, Katelyn tells the stories of multiple explorers that met their untimely ends at the mercy of the Tundra. Also, Alyx explains the peculiar connection between Atlantis, Nazis, the Occult, and Antarctica. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

This week, Alyx covers a well-documented cryptid called the Dogman and Katelyn tells the story of a little red weirdo that likes to visit Detroit. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Hallo! Cryptid Queens is back to cover one of the most progressive and culturally rich countries in the world! We dive deep into ancient water burials, giant cephalopods, and a cursed ghost ship that's just looking for somebody toooOOO LOOooooOOooove. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

In this week's episode, Alyx covers one of the most haunted objects in the world: a stuffed doll residing in Key West, and Katelyn covers the commonly seen SKUNKAPE! Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Fresh off a holiday hiatus, Alyx and Katelyn are excited to cover some of the rich mythology of Ireland. Katelyn gets ancient with her deep dive into The Morrigan, goddess of war, death, and rebirth, and Alyx gets far out on some faerie facts you won't want to miss! Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

Cryptid Queens is back for one more episode on the intensely beautiful state of Alaska. Expect many stories from Inuit mythology and, you guessed it, ANOTHER TRIANGLE! Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

On this week's episode, Katelyn and Alyx cover the importance of storytelling in Arctic mythology. This episode has just about everything: ghosts, monsters, caution tails, happy cries, and...puppies. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

In this episode, Alyx and Katelyn talk about the Four Holy Beasts of Vietnamese folklore. Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall

The Cryptid Queens podcast dives deep into the lush country of Vietnam. The jungle is a mysterious place... Send us a textBy Alyx Levine and Katelyn Hall