Episode 70: Sphinx

Out in the world there are many dangerous creatures that pose a threat to people and places but there are a range of creatures that are benevolent and even passive. They can provide a range of benefits like protection and healing but what about providing food such as Milk and Beef? how about scaring away the more vicious creatures of our age? Well find out why Jack enjoys the subject of todays episode when it saved him from a rouge horse!Immerse yourself in the secret world of myth, legends and cryptids that hide in plain sight under the watchful eye of the Creature Conservation Initiative. Like what you're hearing, or want to be responsible for future episode topics? Join us on Discord!Discord Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/mxhgRtvaETBlink and You'll Myth It YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIH-zbyOoKaMm2Ttus14LAStream VOD Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSVsXIexDHIBsXtVu0sNEA

It's the spooky season of 2026 and we have a great and terrible creature for you today! Have you ever been walking in the dark and felt like you were being watched? How about hearing in the silence the chattering of bones and it wasn't your teeth? Have you ever been squashed between two massive skeletal hands and turned into people Jam? No?! Lucky! It means you have not come across the Gashadokuro and you should listen to how Chris and Jack took a page from the Acme playbook to wear down the biggest of Skelly boys you've ever seen!Immerse yourself in the secret world of myth, legends and cryptids that hide in plain sight under the watchful eye of the Creature Conservation Initiative. Like what you're hearing, or want to be responsible for future episode topics? Join us on Discord!Discord Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/mxhgRtvaETBlink and You'll Myth It YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIH-zbyOoKaMm2Ttus14LAStream VOD Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSVsXIexDHIBsXtVu0sNEA

Nobody likes bedbugs. But what if they were cat shaped? Unfortunately, they are also cat sized and thus consume an alarming amount of blood. Join Chris and Jack as they talk about this weird critter, long believed to be extinct until someone let themselves be bitten by one.Immerse yourself in the secret world of myth, legends and cryptids that hide in plain sight under the watchful eye of the Creature Conservation Initiative. Like what you're hearing, or want to be responsible for future episode topics? Join us on Discord!Discord Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/mxhgRtvaET

There exists some creatures in the world that are mysteries to even the CCI. The Strygza is a creature that seems to come from humans, have multiple souls and hunt humans but why and if it's such a durable creature and apex predator as legends say why simple math and a little disrespect stop the beast? Find out how Jack dealt with one hunting children and why being properly trained may not even matter as long as you can panic well.Immerse yourself in the secret world of myth, legends and cryptids that hide in plain sight under the watchful eye of the Creature Conservation Initiative. Like what you're hearing, or want to be responsible for future episode topics? Join us on Discord!Discord Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/mxhgRtvaETBlink and You'll Myth It YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIH-zbyOoKaMm2Ttus14LAStream VOD Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSVsXIexDHIBsXtVu0sNEA

Today, we're being very careful not to scare a bull. The Bonnacon not only has a curious, poop-based defense strategy that might burn you to a crisp, it also has some very strange, watery desires.Immerse yourself in the secret world of myth, legends and cryptids that hide in plain sight under the watchful eye of the Creature Conservation Initiative. Like what you're hearing, or want to be responsible for future episode topics? Join us on Discord!Discord Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/mxhgRtvaET

It's time. Have you ever looked into the creature of innocence and purity, a creature that has become synonymous with Rainbows, ponies and a certain special person in a special lifestyle ;). Turns out they're not the defensless creatures of myth and legends and even elephants are wary of them. Learn about the Unicorn with Jack and why poachers should beware!Immerse yourself in the secret world of myth, legends and cryptids that hide in plain sight under the watchful eye of the Creature Conservation Initiative. Like what you're hearing, or want to be responsible for future episode topics? Join us on Discord!Discord Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/mxhgRtvaET

Good news: we're talking about the world's tiniest dragon from Japan! Bad news: it's a yokai in the shape of an intestinal, parasitic worm that will destroy your insides. How cute!Immerse yourself in the secret world of myth, legends and cryptids that hide in plain sight under the watchful eye of the Creature Conservation Initiative. Like what you're hearing, or want to be responsible for future episode topics? Join us on Discord!Discord Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/mxhgRtvaET

It turns out that Vampires have found their ways into a range of cultures and have a range of abilities. Would you like to learn about the wonderful immortal mosquito that can posses it's victims. Let find out if it can handle a slap from a seasoned warden and equestrian and Jack teaches you about the Adze from the Ewe culture. Immerse yourself in the secret world of myth, legends and cryptids that hide in plain sight under the watchful eye of the Creature Conservation Initiative. Like what you're hearing, or want to be responsible for future episode topics? Join us on Discord!Discord Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/mxhgRtvaET

One of the more dangerous inhabitants of Polish rivers is the Rusalka. Almost, but not quite, entirely unlike a Siren, they are at their happiest when they can drown you. So grab your iron chain and join us as Chris tells us about this Poland trip gone wrong!Immerse yourself in the secret world of myth, legends and cryptids that hide in plain sight under the watchful eye of the Creature Conservation Initiative. Like what you're hearing, or want to be responsible for future episode topics? Join us on Discord!Discord Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/mxhgRtvaET#mythology #myths #cryptids #podcast #entertainment #fiction #baymi #blinkandyoullmythit #rusalka #poland

Time to find out how smart Chris and Jack really are! Do we have a pair of intellects and polymaths on our side or will the subject of today’s episode, creatures of Greek and Egyptian myth, the riddle Kitty is going to eat them alive!Immerse yourself in the secret world of myth, legends and cryptids that hide in plain sight under the watchful eye of the Creature Conservation Initiative. Like what you're hearing, or want to be responsible for future episode topics? Join us on Discord!Discord Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/mxhgRtvaET