CONFIDENTIAL | Van Meter Monster

About this episode

The episode explores the Van Meter Monster, a cryptid from Iowa, through eyewitness accounts and historical reports.

The Van Meter Monster , Iowa’s infamous Bigfoot-like cryptid first spotted in the small town of Van Meter in 1903. In this episode, Dan and Braden explore eyewitness accounts, historical newspaper reports, and the lasting mystery behind this winged creature with a glowing horn. Was it mass hysteria, folklore, or something truly unexplained? Tune in for a deep dive into one of America’s strangest unsolved cryptid encounters. Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code ALIEN for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan, Braden

Topics covered

• cryptids
• mystery
• folklore
• eyewitness accounts
• mass hysteria

Keywords

• Van Meter Monster
• cryptid
• Iowa
• Bigfoot
• winged creature
• glowing horn
• mass hysteria
• folklore

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Mentioned in this episode

Places: Van Meter, Iowa

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