Tinfoil Tales

Ep. 268: Cryptid Culture

September 8, 2026·1h 11m
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode of Tinfoil Tales, Brandon is joined by author, illustrator, and Cryptid Empire creator David Hardie to discuss the folklore, culture, and enduring appeal of legendary creatures like Bigfoot, Mothman, the Jersey Devil, Frogman, and more.Rather than debating whether these creatures exist, David explores why these stories continue to resonate across generations. The conversation covers the surprising rise of cryptid culture, how comic books, horror films, and heavy metal helped shape modern monster mythology, and the incredible success of the Mothman phenomenon in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.Visit David Hardie and Cryptid Empire:https://cryptidempire.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support. Want to be a Guest? If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or use the contact button on our website. http://www.tinfoiltales.com Let's schedule you for a future episode and dive into the mysteries together! Got Weird Stuff?Have some strange physical evidence you want to share?  Mail it to:Tinfoil TalesP.O. Box 302Peru, IN 46970📱 Follow Us on Social Media: Stay engaged on Facebook to join the conversation. http://www.facebook.com/tinfoiltales and look for Brandon Tinfoil TalesExplore mysterious visuals on Instagram and share your own experiences. https://www.instagram.com/tinfoiltalespodcast📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:

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