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Cryptids Decrypted

Cryptids Decrypted

By: Ashton Macaulay
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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!Ashton Macaulay Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The "Real" Alien Conspiracies Behind Disclosure Day | Cryptids Decrypted S6E5
    Jun 30 2026

    This week, we're diving into the "real" conspiracy theories behind Steven Spielberg's new film Disclosure Day. From Roswell to Nixon showing off the aliens to Jackie Gleason, we're covering it all. It's a fun episode filled with aliens, hot takes, and a true tin foil hat moment from John.


    If you enjoy the pod, please like, subscribe, and share the episodes with friends. That is the best way to support us!

    If you want to read or listen to Ashton's new book, you can find it anywhere books are sold: https://books2read.com/u/bML2gV

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    41 mins
  • Cryptids Decrypted | S6E4 | What the F*** is Under Antarctica?
    Jun 16 2026

    This week, we're diving beneath the ice to talk about some Antarctic conspiracies. This was all kicked off by a recent news article about a sub mysteriously going missing beneath the ice. What we found was thin at times, but definitely entertaining.

    If you like our pod, consider purchasing Ashton's new short fiction collection, The Dark Humor Will Continue Until Morale Improves: https://books2read.com/u/bML2gV

    If you need help sorting out your finances, check out John's new site: https://www.thebudgetarchitect.com/

    Intro Music Licensed from:

    Composers:Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)

    Publishers:Lynne Publishing (PRS)

    Content provider: LynneMusic

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    40 mins
  • Ogopogo and The Dog Man | Cryptids Decrypted S6E3
    May 26 2026

    This week we've got dogs the size of men and lake monsters of suspicious length. It's two regional myths that got their start in the music business, Ogopogo and The Dog Man!If you like our content, consider purchasing Ashton's cryptid adventure books: books2read.com/u/bP2YvdListen to the interview with David George Gordon: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yjbjPASXBKe8xOWQnEJjd?si=20077b1e8fc84950Intro Music Licensed from:Composers:Felipe Adorno Vassao (ABRAMUS)Publishers:Lynne Publishing (PRS)Content provider:LynneMusicDog Man song from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd5W0iMLL6k&list=RDyd5W0iMLL6k&start_radio=1

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    52 mins
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