El Chupacabra: The Internet's First Cryptid
From Spooky Science Sisters by Evergreen Podcasts | Killer Podcasts
September 12, 2025 · 60 min · Episode 95
About this episode
The episode explores the legend of the chupacabra, separating myth from reality and discussing its cultural impact.
In this episode, we're digging into the legend of the chupacabra: part horror movie, part tabloid frenzy, and part… sick dog!? From Puerto Rico to Texas, we separate the monster myths from the mange-y reality. Along the way, we’ll uncover how pop culture, conspiracy theories, and some unlucky livestock gave birth to one of the strangest cryptids of the 20th century. ** WE WROTE A BOOK! And you can buy it here: https://geni.us/spookyscience Also, you can find information about our upcoming book events here: https://spookysciencesisters.com/2025/07/22/upcoming-book-events/ And here's a link to our appearance on Kenny Biddle's weekly live show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvRAyiIMGpA ** Want to listen without the ads? Check out our Patreon, where you can get ad-free episodes & more! https://www.patreon.com/spookyscipod ** Links to our social media & more: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/spookyscipod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spookyscience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookyscipod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@spookyscipod Substack: https://substack.com/@spookysciencesisters YouTube…
Topics covered
- chupacabra
- cryptids
- pop culture
- conspiracy theories
- mythology
Keywords
- chupacabra
- cryptid
- Puerto Rico
- Texas
- pop culture
- conspiracy theories
- livestock
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Evergreen Podcasts, Killer Podcasts
Books & works: El Chupacabra
Places: Puerto Rico, Texas
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