Cryptids Across the Atlas

Nestled deep within the dense forests of Pennsylvania lies a sorrowful tale echoing through time. Burdened by its dreadful appearance, the Squonk weeps ceaselessly, with its mournful cries echoing amidst the ancient woodlands. Many have dared to catch this wailing creature, but all too often, when they look into their burlap bags, only a single tear remains.------CHAPTERS:00:00 - Start00:58 - The sobs heard in the Pennsylvania distance.02:57 - What is a Squonk?05:38 - Sqounk accounts through history.08:15 - Another historic Squonk account.10:21 - The symbolism and pop culture behind the Squonk.11:42 - A final Squonk story.------All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlasInteractive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 📝 Story researched and written by Elaine Johnston https://www.instagram.com/_elainejohnston/?hl=en🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas/?hl=en

Louisville, Kentucky, has much to offer locals and travelers. There are ghost tours and museums a-plenty for those who love history, not to mention exciting escape rooms for friends and family. And don't forget all the dining experiences and catching a pro game while you're there. But be warned, no matter how alluring the old train tracks may seem, whatever you do, under no circumstances should you go hunting for the Pope Lick Monster, lest you meet the most dreadful fate. -----Chapters:00:00 - Start00:45 - The mysterious lure of train tracks02:19 - The Pope Lick Trestle03:19 - Pope Lick Monster - The Origin Story07:12 - Pope Lick Monster sightings and encounters.09:48 - Deaths on the Pope Lick Trestle12:09 - The very real deaths caused by the Pope Lick Monster.13:48 - The Pope Lick Monster Explanation-----All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlasInteractive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 📝 Story researched and written by Cody Johnston https://links.brailleatlas.com🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://links.brailleatlas.com

Halloween: The perfect time to drink all the pumpkin spice lattes, dress up in your favorite costumes, and eat all the pumpkin and ghoul-shaped desserts. But don’t let this holiday fool you. While you’re enjoying all the treats, the gourds may have a few tricks up their sleeves.  ------ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:52 - Deadly plants that eat you back. 04:11 - The man-eating tree. 05:21 - Real-life plant horrors. 07:31 - Bantu tails of devouring gourds. 08:14 - The tale of the Devouring Gourd. 17:14 - Vengeance against the Devouring Gourd that ate the town. ------ All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlasInteractive  Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com  To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻  🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA  Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L  Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390  For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻  📲Social Links:  Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/  TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  📝 Story researched and written by: Elaine Johnston https://drum.io/elainejohnston  🎶 Music written and performed by: Cody Johnston https://links.brailleatlas.com

With her rolling hills, scenic rivers, deep forests, and healing hot springs, it’s no wonder Arkansas is known as The Natural State. However, there’s another natural wonder that this state holds - its marvelous limestone caverns. But no matter how beautiful The Natural State may be, there is absolutely nothing natural about this small-town's hidden secret lurking within her darkest caves.  ----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:59 - Something’s out there in those woods. 03:21 - A hunt for the Gowrow. 06:38 - Gowrow: A first hand description. 07:50 - Destroying the Gowrow 09:15 - Gowrow - A deeper description 09:47 - Gowrow regrets. 10:30 - Local opinions on the Gowrow. 12:38 - Gowrow believers. All links 👉🏻https://drum.io/thecryptidatlasInteractive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 📝 Story researched and written by: Elaine Johnston https://drum.io/elainejohnston 🎶 Music written and performed by: Cody Johnston https://links.brailleatlas.com

Louisiana is rich in cultural history, and its eclectic city, New Orleans, has much to offer. Whether you think of Mardi Gras, king cakes, or crawfish, it’s easy to envision yourself in these bustling streets. But be aware this city may also be hiding a dark secret, one that, if not taken seriously, might unveil a nasty curse. ---- 00:00 - Start 00:49 - France lands in the New World (And brings an uninvited guest). 03:04 - The curse upon nonpracticing Catholics. 05:13 - The curse of the Rougarou. 08:22 - Other possible ways one might become a Rougarou. 10:05 - The Rougarou through oral traditions (and how it has changed). ----- All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlasInteractive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 📝 Story researched and written by Cody Johnston https://links.brailleatlas.com 🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://links.brailleatlas.com