Chasing North American Monsters - The Paranormal Podcast 932

About this episode

Jim and Jason Offutt explore the world of cryptids and folklore, discussing various legendary creatures and their possible real-world connections.

Jim welcomes Jason Offutt to explore the fascinating world of cryptids through his book Chasing North American Monsters. From Bigfoot to lesser-known legends like the El Duende and the terrifying Wendigo, Jason shares stories that stretch across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and beyond. The conversation digs into the surprising similarities between global folklore, including “little people” legends that appear in cultures separated by oceans and centuries. Jason also makes a compelling case that some of these tales may be rooted in real discoveries, pointing to examples where science once dismissed legends that later proved true. Along the way, Jim and Jason highlight some truly bizarre and memorable creatures, including three-toed “Bigfoot-like” beasts that may connect to ancient ground sloths, the infamous Chupacabra, and even a 75-foot “Sharktopus” lurking in Caribbean lore. They also tackle the big question: are these creatures flesh and blood, or something more supernatural? With a mix of skepticism, curiosity, and plenty of wild stories, this episode is a deep dive into the strange creatures that might be hiding in plain sight and why the mystery is far from solved. You can…

People in this episode

Guest: Jason Offutt

Topics covered

• cryptids
• folklore
• monsters
• supernatural
• cultural legends

Keywords

• Bigfoot
• El Duende
• Wendigo
• Chupacabra
• Sharktopus
• three-toed beasts
• global folklore
• little people legends
• ancient ground sloths

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Campfire, Chasing North American Monsters

Books & works: Chasing North American Monsters, Campfire

Places: U.S., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean

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