Cryptids Decrypted

About Cryptids Decrypted

Cryptids Decrypted is a podcast about diving into the research surrounding creatures from the fringe of reality and the people dedicated to studying them. The host, Ashton Macaulay is an expert in fictional accounts of mythical creatures and aims to examine all sides of cryptozoology from skepticism to full on believers. If you want to support Cryptids Decrypted, share the episode with your friends and rate us wherever you listen! Thanks!

Publisher

Ashton Macaulay

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jul 2019

Latest episode

11 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 60 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   11 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Orang Pendek | Cryptids Decrypted S6E7

   Host Ashton Smith explores the mysterious Orang Pendek, Indonesia's elusive "short man" cryptid, detailing its sightings and legends in this interview.

2. 

   27 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Beast of Gevaudan | Cryptids Decrypted S6E6

   Host Ashton explores the terrifying three-year reign of the Beast of Gevaudan, a cryptid legend from 1700s France.

3. 

   30 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The "Real" Alien Conspiracies Behind Disclosure Day | Cryptids Decrypted S6E5

   Host Ashton Smith and guest John explore alien conspiracies behind Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," revealing surprising connections from Roswell to Jackie Gleason.

Inside a recent episode

Orang Pendek | Cryptids Decrypted S6E7

Published 11 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Well, and the fascinating thing about this cryptid, one thing that we've talked about episode after episode after episode is... The risk to people that these cryptids have, they're all aggressive. They all go after people and have a body count. We just talked about one that had a body count a mile long. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

30 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

18 ratings