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Castles & Cryptids

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by Alanna and Kelsey

4.5(31 reviews)
249 episodes
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<p>Welcome to Castles &amp; Cryptids, &nbsp;a paranormal podcast hosted by a couple of Canadian chickies! Follow Alanna and Kelsey &nbsp;down the rabbit hole as we explore lore and legends, murder and mysteries, the unsolved and the unexplained. &nbsp;Where the castles are haunted and the cryptids are cryptic AF!&nbsp;</p>

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Episode thumbnail for 217: African Folktales: Animals, Food + Stories

July 11, 2026

217: African Folktales: Animals, Food + Stories

Jambo Cryptic Crew, we missed you! Sorry there was no new show last week, we were dealing with things and thank you for your patience while we took that time. With much love but no further ado, let's talk folklore from Africa!  The intro chat has some smattering of summer wedding tea, a peek into the Patreon tech problems like almost losing half of one host's audio, plus the bonus episode's topic of mystical places like lightning-prone lakes and ley lines so check that out now! Stories start around minute 19 so that no one has to add that in the comments! lol Kelsey hits us with some Kenyan customs and rich cultural background,  cities and craftworks, even a show and tell of her own collection! The Show part will be on our site and socials. Storytime #1 : How Zebras got their Striped Skin Second segment starts out commenting on Kelsey's Paws shirt, sorry but it stayed in so there. Then we can't help but talk about food in general, as most podcasters are fond of doing, why are we always starving on mic?? Food does feature in the folklore of course, so we chat about that to kick things off. Then on to two quick stories, The Leopard Famine and The Midnight Goat  Thief. Just what the hell is up with those hares, anyhow? Thank you so much for listening, supporting, and most of all, make sure to Keep it Cryptic! Darkcast Promos: Pod of Terror and Book of the Dead

Episode thumbnail for 216. Petty Pranks & Phony Performances

June 19, 2026

216. Petty Pranks & Phony Performances

We are back and not even technical difficulties could keep us away! Buckle up for a fun tangent filled ep, featuring interruptions by Gordo, many movie and tv show discussions as well as out usual shenanigans. Kelsey kicks things off with a listicle featuring many short tales of revenge and pranks, you may even find some inspiration.  Next up Alanna takes a deep dive into the tale of the Bottle Conjuror, where a once in a lifetime performance promising to amaze, turns out to be an elaborate hoax that leaves the public baffled for decades. Closing out with the Riot That Never Was, a radio broadcast that caused a huge reaction and shocked a nation.  We hope you enjoy this lighthearted ep, let us know what your favourite story was, Did you know that smelly usb sticks existed? Let us know! Until next time keep it cryptic! Darkcast spotlight Psychology of the Strange If you like the ep thumbnail check out redbubble.com/people/thomassciacca/shop they have tons of cool prints available!

Episode thumbnail for 215: Shh! Secret Creatures

June 5, 2026

215: Shh! Secret Creatures

EDIT: the audio was fixed from first publish, sorry! way too long lol We are back, baby! Back and not taking a break for a bit so buckle up, it's monster hunting time!   If Bigfoot is the best at hide-and-seek, who or what else is out there, unseen and secreted away, underground, in a cave, out of sight? Tons of things, it turns out! Intro chat includes horror movies portraying podcasters, why passkeys/passwords are the worst and technology sucks, and other random thoughts, then we dive into Greek Myth! Ever heard of the Minotaur? And are mazes like labyrinths, could you have a corn labyrinth?? Next it's on to some Norse lore, and the landvaettir land spirits that live in Iceland mostly. They guard the land and live in it too. To top it off, the Tatzelwurm! this mountain dragon dude has many names but only 2 little legs and big eyes! Like a Toothless, he kinda sounds cute, no? You can catch a peek if you are in the Alps, so bring your skis to see this mystical cryptid!  Thanks for listening and tune in next time for true crime-pranks and petty hoaxes! Darkcast Promo of the Week: Conspiring to Argue

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What is Castles &amp; Cryptids?
<p>Welcome to Castles &amp; Cryptids, &nbsp;a paranormal podcast hosted by a couple of Canadian chickies! Follow Alanna and Kelsey &nbsp;down the rabbit hole as we explore lore and legends, murder and mysteries, the unsolved and the unexplained. &nbsp;Where the castles are haunted and the cryptids are cryptic AF!&nbsp;</p>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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