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4/12/25 - Cryptids with Cryptozoologist/Author Ken Gerhard

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Talking all things Cryptid tonight with Cryptozoologist and Author Ken Gerhard. For more from Ken, please check out his website, https://kengerhard.com/ Please make sure you check My Blog Sunny11 on Facebook. She is a BIG supporter of our shows and an all...

Highlights

In this episode, cryptozoologist and author Ken Gerhard joins the show to delve into the world of mysterious creatures. From the depths of Loch Ness to the forests of North America, the conversation explores the evidence, theories, and personal experiences behind some of the most famous cryptids.
04:31
A childhood TV show sparked his lifelong interest in cryptids.
10:00
The overall evidence is more robust than commonly believed.
34:35
I've never seen one, and I consider that a badge of honor.
37:10
Eyewitnesses, often outdoorsmen, report credible sightings.
54:16
Cryptids often have composite identities.
1:16:07
Elvis is a cryptid now.

Chapters

From a Childhood TV Show to a Career in Cryptozoology
00:00
What Lurks in Loch Ness? Examining the Evidence for the Monster
10:00
Bigfoot: Flesh-and-Blood Creature or Metaphysical Mystery?
25:19
Winged Wonders: The Truth About Mothman and Thunderbirds
37:10
The Chupacabra: Separating the Puerto Rican Legend from the Texas Myth
48:25
Can We Bring Back the Dead? De-Extinction, Dire Wolves, and Lost Species
57:31

Transcript

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