About this episode

Monica and Sara explore cryptid lore, the Ape Canyon incident, and the unsettling history of Wichita, Kansas.

Icy roads, chaotic grocery run s, and somehow we still end up deep in cryptid country. In this episode of Echoes After Dark, Monica and Sara recap their week navigating slick highways and storm-fueled errands before the conversation shifts into stranger territory. Sara dives into Yeti lore and the broader fascination with mountain mysteries, then pivots to the lesser-known, unsettling history of Wichita, Kansas —unpacking the darker stories that give certain cities a lingering edge. Monica presents a detailed look at the historic Ape Canyon incident, drawing on the research of Marc Myrsell and placing the case firmly in its historical context. Together, they explore why the event continues to spark debate and how geography, witness testimony, and folklore intersect in ways that keep the story alive. Here are this week's Links: IMDB Marc Myrsell and Ape Canyon Wichita Kansas Find us on Patreon and become a founding FREE Member! Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing with a friend! Share this podcast with a friend!!! Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to verbalecho@gmail.com Read Monica's stories on the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Monica Martin, Sara Rowe

Topics covered

• cryptids
• Yeti lore
• Ape Canyon
• Wichita history
• folklore
• mountain mysteries

Keywords

• Ape Canyon
• Yeti
• Wichita Kansas
• cryptids
• folklore
• mountain mysteries
• historical incidents

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Wichita, Kansas, cryptid country, mountain mysteries

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