Sleepy Hollow

Pour a stiff drink and lock your doors, because tonight we are diving headfirst into the shadows of the High Plains and the Old West! In this episode of Drunken Cryptids, host Matthew Orton sits down with paranormal investigator Arron Blackburn, founder of Way Out West Paranormal and host of the Unraveling the Darkness podcast.Arron joins Matthew to share his incredible journey through the paranormal, beginning with his childhood on a reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, where he first heard the phantom footsteps of those who came before. Together, they explore some of the most historic and haunted spots in the West, including the iconic (and highly active) Bird Cage Theater in Tombstone, Arizona, where Arron was famously and repeatedly touched during an Estes Method session.https://buymeacoffee.com/drunkencryptidshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/arkansas-cryptid-fest-tickets-2003603130900?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile&fbclid=IwY2xjawVFrpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5SIGdWM0YsL5q35q0VP5wy_lhu-DDlssCHCQ-KzHH8CoJSRiffKa3cs2jOKA_aem__TtFGTeNh3jhuTdSpluJxw#DrunkenCryptids #ArronBlackburn #MatthewOrton #WayOutWestParanormal #UnravelingTheDarkness #TheRusticSupplyCo #DumasBrothel #BirdCageTheater #BullockHotel #GettysburgGhosts #PineRidgeReservation #TombstoneAZ #ButteMontana #DeadwoodSD #CheyenneWyoming #HauntedHistoricSites #GhostlyMinersParanormalPodcast #GhostHunting #Supernatural #GhostsOfTheOldWest #SpectralMiners #EstesMethod #ParanormalInvestigator #EVP #GhostCaughtOnCamera #ParanormalCommunity #SpiritsAndSpirits #HauntedPlaces #GhostStories #UrbanLegends #PodcastRecommendation #ParanormalResearch #NewEpisode #TrueHauntings #HistoryAndGhosts #HighPlainsParanormal #SpookyVibes #DrunkenCryptidsPodcast

Join us on this episode of Caffeinated Mysteries as we dive deep into one of the most absurdly high-strangeness alien abduction cases in history. From floating pills and interstellar medical exams to an impossible truck discovery in a roadless ravine, we break down why the Carl Higdon case remains an unsolved classic of UFO lore.Host: Matthew OrtonEditing: Chris Kettermanhttps://buymeacoffee.com/drunkencryptidshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/arkansas-cryptid-fest-tickets-2003603130900?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile&fbclid=IwY2xjawVFrpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5SIGdWM0YsL5q35q0VP5wy_lhu-DDlssCHCQ-KzHH8CoJSRiffKa3cs2jOKA_aem__TtFGTeNh3jhuTdSpluJxw#CaffeinatedMysteries #DrunkenCryptids #CarlHigdon #AussoOne #MedicineBowUfology & Alien Encounters#AlienAbduction #UFOs #HighStrangeness #UFOLore #Extraterrestrial #CloseEncounters #UFOCases #UnexplainedMysteriesPodcast & Community#CryptidPodcast #ParanormalPodcast #MysteryPodcast #PodcastersOfInstagram #PodcastLife #NewEpisode

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel "Dan-O" Hamilton, host of the Cryptid Podcast, to discuss what can only be described as an unsettling encounter with a Dogman on a Missouri roadway.While driving through the rural Missouri timber, Dan-O came face-to-face with an apex predator that defies standard explanation. From the sudden visual on the dark blacktop to the sheer size and speed of the creature, Dan-O breaks down every second of the event, the immediate dread that followed, and why this encounter completely changed his perspective on what's hiding in the woods.Host: Matthew OrtonSpecial Guest: Daniel "Dan-O" HamiltonResearch and Editing: Chris Kettermanhttps://buymeacoffee.com/drunkencryptidshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/arkansas-cryptid-fest-tickets-2003603130900?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile&fbclid=IwY2xjawVFrpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5SIGdWM0YsL5q35q0VP5wy_lhu-DDlssCHCQ-KzHH8CoJSRiffKa3cs2jOKA_aem__TtFGTeNh3jhuTdSpluJxw#Dogman #MissouriDogman #CryptidEncounters #Paranormal #Cryptids #DogmanEncounters #MissouriParanormal #Unexplained #Cryptozoology #ScaryStories #RoadwayEncounter #TheDrunkenCryptids #TheCryptidPodcast #Missouri

In this episode, Matthew Orton dives beyond Washington Irving’s classic 1820 tale to untangle the web of legend, lore, and actual historical events hidden within Sleepy Hollow, New York.Host: Matthew OrtonResearch and Editing: Chris Kettermanhttps://buymeacoffee.com/drunkencryptidshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/arkansas-cryptid-fest-tickets-2003603130900?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile&fbclid=IwY2xjawVFrpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5SIGdWM0YsL5q35q0VP5wy_lhu-DDlssCHCQ-KzHH8CoJSRiffKa3cs2jOKA_aem__TtFGTeNh3jhuTdSpluJxw#SleepyHollow #HeadlessHorseman #CaffeinatedMysteries #AmericanFolklore #UrbanLegends #GhostStories #WashingtonIrving #RevolutionaryWar #HistoryAndMystery #RealHistory #HudsonValley #HauntedHistory #CreepyHistory #HessianFly #SpookyTales #LoreAndLegend #ParanormalHistory #MysteriesExplained #CryptidsAndLegends #ColonialAmerica

On this episode of Drunken Cryptids, Matthew sits down with Earyaan, co-host of the Cemetery Shrooms podcast (distributed by Cryptids of the Corn LLC). Earyaan dives deep into a lifetime of high strangeness, starting with a childhood sighting at Camp Bill Stark in Texas of a swimming creature linked to the legendary Sabine Thing. They break down southern cryptid behavior, swamp lore, and why cryptids down south use mud and moss to beat the heat and bugs. Later in the episode, Earyaan shares a chilling, unexplained Colorado encounter involving a mysterious figure dancing in an aspen grove and a case of missing time. Host: Matthew OrtonGuest: Earyaan (Co-host of Cemetery Shrooms Podcast)Research and Editing: Chris Kettermanhttps://buymeacoffee.com/drunkencryptidshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/arkansas-cryptid-fest-tickets-2003603130900?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile&fbclid=IwY2xjawVFrpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5SIGdWM0YsL5q35q0VP5wy_lhu-DDlssCHCQ-KzHH8CoJSRiffKa3cs2jOKA_aem__TtFGTeNh3jhuTdSpluJxw#DrunkenCryptids #CemeteryShrooms #Cryptids #SabineThing #ColoradoEncounters #HighStrangeness #Dogman #FaeEncounters #Cryptozoology #ParanormalPodcast

In 1972, Defiance, Ohio, became the setting for terrifying reports of a mysterious, wolf-like creature. Was it a werewolf, an unknown animal, or something else entirely? Join Drunken Cryptids: Caffeinated Mysteries as we dig into the sightings, the witnesses, and the legend of the Defiance Werewolf. Pour a cup and prepare for a mystery that refuses to stay buried!Matthew Orton - HostChris Ketterman - Research/Editing https://buymeacoffee.com/drunkencryptids#DefianceWerewolf #WerewolfOfDefiance#DefianceOhio#Cryptid#OhioCryptids#Dogman#ParanormalPodcast#DrunkenCryptids

Today we sit down with author and illustrator Michael Thompson to talk monsters, myths, and modern storytelling! We dive into how real-world folklore inspires his books, the art of building unforgettable worlds, and why we’re all so fascinated by the unknown. Stream now!

When a punishing 1952 drought drained a Kansas basin, it didn't just leave behind mud—it revealed a 15-foot serpent to a terrified town. Was the "Kansas Leviathan" a prehistoric survivor, a heat-addled hallucination, or the ultimate local hoax? Tune in to uncover the panic, the stories, and the bizarre true legend of Sinkhole Sam.Host/Executive Producer: Matthew OrtonResearcher/Producer: Chris Kettermanhttps://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]#SinkholeSam #KansasLeviathan #Foopengerkle #Cryptids #Cryptozoology #UnexplainedMysteries #MidwestGothic #UrbanLegends

Guest: Les Durant (Founder of Objects and Orbs)In this episode, we dive deep into the unexplained with special guest Les Durant. Shifting away from traditional cryptids and paranormal investigations, Les shares incredible video evidence and discusses his extensive research into UFO phenomena, organic entities, and day-time sightings captured right here in Arkansas.

Grab your coffee and lock your doors—this week, we’re heading back to 1946 to unravel the terrifying mystery of the Texarkana Moonlight Murders.Over ten dread-filled weeks in the quiet, twin-city border town of Texarkana, a shadowy, sack-masked attacker known as the Phantom Killer ambushed couples on secluded lover’s lanes and stalked victims in their own homes. Five people were left dead, three survived horrific injuries, and a whole community was thrust into panic—buying up weapons, enforcing night curfews, and creating the infamous urban legend of "the town that dreaded sundown.Host, Research, Executive Producer - Matthew Orton Editing - Chris Kettermanhttps://buymeacoffee.com/drunkencryptids