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by CJ Blackburn & Kara Russo
Welcome to Campfire Files, where the truth is out there, lurking in the shadows. Join us as we delve into the eerie world of cryptids, ghosts, and the unexplained. Each episode uncovers chilling tales, spine-tingling eyewitness accounts, and insights that challenge the boundaries of reality. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, prepare for a journey into the unknown that will leave you questioning everything. Tune in and remember, keep the fire burning.
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Join us for Trivia Night! We bring back most of guests for a competition of Who knows the most about Cryptids and the Paranormal! Thank you all for listening over the past two years. Here's to another!
Journey to Gévaudan, a historical region in southern central France, as we discuss and discover a beast that just leaves so many questions left unanswered. We also feature a new guest to our podcast, a big believer in the cryptid world. Join us around the campfire.
Journey with us to the Shenandoah Valley to explore some spooky stories and lore.
Join us deep in the Italian woods, a man claimed to encounter a terrifying, hairy creature unlike anything he'd ever seen. Explore the mystery of the Monster of Scheggia and discover what may have been lurking in the forest.
Step beyond the veil as we dive into the fascinating and mysterious world of the ancient Egyptian gods. We explore the legends, supernatural powers, rituals, and the paranormal stories that have kept their mysteries alive for thousands of years. Are these simply ancient myths—or could something more be lingering beyond the veil?
Join us tonight as we discuss the legend of the Crawford Monster. What really was it? And why was it only seen once?
Journey deep into the dense jungles of the Congo as we explore the legend of Mokele-Mbembe, the mysterious creature said to dwell in the remote rivers and swamps of Central Africa. Is it a surviving dinosaur, an undiscovered animal, or a legend born from the wilderness itself and are there other Modern Day Dinosaurs living today?
Join us literally around the campfire! Enjoy some of our favorite stories about the stars as we record live around the campfire.
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Welcome to Campfire Files, where the truth is out there, lurking in the shadows. Join us as we delve into the eerie world of cryptids, ghosts, and the unexplained. Each episode uncovers chilling tales, spine-tingling eyewitness accounts, and insights that challenge the boundaries of reality. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, prepare for a journey into the unknown that will leave you questioning everything. Tune in and remember, keep the fire burning.
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