You know Bigfoot? Mothman? The Loch Ness monster? Well, we do and we want to tell you about them! From cryptids and folklore to mysteries and strange phenomena, we’re here to discuss the unknown and maybe joke around a bit. Tag along with queer siblings Stef and Abbie Emeigh to hear all that’s weird and creepy. Follow us on Instagram @creaturesunknownpodcast.
Half rabbit, half antelope—and all mischief. This week, we dig into one of America’s most enduring mythological mashups: the jackalope.
Beloved hoax? Ancient cryptid? Viral taxidermy? We trace the jackalope’s strange evolution—from drunken Wyoming prank to echoes of medieval horned hares and Mesoamerican myths. With antlers on its head, a taste for whiskey, and the uncanny ability to mimic human speech, the jackalope straddles the line between folklore and Frankenstein taxidermy.
Plus: its bizarre mating habits, ancient global cousins like the Wolpertinger and Al-Mi'raj, and the virus that might explain everything.
Strap in for antlers, absurdity, and a surprising amount of historical receipts.
Sources
Fantastically Wrong: The Disturbing Reality That Spawned the Mythical Jackalope | WIRED (https://www.wired.com/2014/05/fantastically-wrong-jackalope/)
The majestic jackalope and how it became a folklore legend | CBC Radio (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-march-29-2022-1.6400332/the-majestic-jackalope-and-how-it-became-a-folklore-legend-1.6400337)
Jackalope | Cryptid Wiki (https://cryptozoologycryptids.fandom.com/wiki/Jackalope)
The Story Of The Jackalope, The Legendary Rabbit With Antlers Said To Roam Wyoming (https://allthatsinteresting.com/jackalope)
Jackalope - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackalope)
Wolpertinger - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolpertinger)
Al-Mi'raj - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-mi%27raj)
Lepus cornutus - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepus_cornutus)
Music attributions
Bent and Broken (intro)
"Bent and Broken" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Awkward Meeting (outro)
"Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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2 May 2025
Episode 39: Wallowa Lake Monster
Beneath the pristine waters of Oregon’s Wallowa Lake, something ancient stirs.
This week, we dive into the chilling legend of Wally, the Wallowa Lake Monster—an elusive, hump-backed serpent feared by many. From a tragic love story punished by a furious lake spirit, to 50-foot serpents and monstrous black heads breaking the surface, the sightings span centuries.
Plus: could a crustacean the size of a horse be hiding beneath the waves? And what do Arab folklore and crab-zilla hoaxes have to do with it?
Legends, love, and lake monsters—tune in now.
Sources
The Nez Perce Legend of Wallowa Lake (https://oregongenealogy.com/wallowa/reavis/nez_perce_legend_of_wallowa_lake.htm)
Wallowa Lake Monster | Cryptid Wiki (https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Wallowa_Lake_Monster)
Wallowa Lake Freshwater Crustaceans | Cryptid Wiki (https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Wallowa_Lake_Freshwater_Crustaceans)
Cryptid Profile: Big Wally (AKA: The Wallowa Lake Monster) — THE PINE BARRENS INSTITUTE (https://pinebarrensinstitute.com/cryptids/2018/8/18/quick-cryptid-snippet-big-wally-aka-the-wallowa-lake-monster)
Music Attributions
Bent and Broken (intro)
"Bent and Broken" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Awkward Meeting (outro)
"Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
18 Apr 2025
Episode 38: Melon Heads
Small, pale, and disturbingly human—this week on Creatures Unknown, we dive into the twisted legend of the Melon Heads. With bulbous skulls, razor teeth, and a violent streak, these creatures are said to haunt the forests of Michigan, Ohio, and Connecticut.
Were they tortured orphans? Inbred cannibals? Or figments of fevered local lore? From secret asylums to shadowy roads like “Dracula Drive,” each region has its own dark twist on the myth. Join us as we unravel the eerie origins—and possible truths—behind one of America's strangest urban legends.
Sources
Melon Heads | Cryptid Wiki (https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Melon_Heads)
Melon heads - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melon_heads)
Revenge of The Melonheads: Urban Legend or Real Life Horror? (PART 1) | Geauga County Maple Leaf (https://www.geaugamapleleaf.com/news/revenge-of-the-melonheads-urban-legend-or-real-life-horror-part-1/)
Revenge of The Melonheads: Urban Legend or Real Life Horror? (PART 2) | Geauga County Maple Leaf (https://www.geaugamapleleaf.com/news/revenge-of-the-melonheads-urban-legend-or-real-life-horror-part-2/)
Music Attributions
Bent and Broken (intro)
"Bent and Broken" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Awkward Meeting (outro)
"Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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