Cults, Cryptids, and Conspiracies

Cults, Cryptids, and Conspiracies

A podcast about all the weird crap from history that sometimes can't be explained. From mysteries in ancient times to people missing in present day. From doomsday cults throughout history to Unicorn cults. From Bigfoot to Dropbears. If it's weird, we want to talk about it.

  • 1 minute 31 seconds
    Hiatus Announcement
    The team here at Cults, Cryptids, and Conspiracies is sad to announce that we'll have to go on a temporary hiatus. Several real life issues in our lives (health, jobs, etc.) have taken their toll, and until we know how they resolve we unfortunately won't be able to put out new episodes.

    We appreciate you all so very much for being our listeners, and we're sorry we're going to have to disappear for a bit. Promise we're going to be okay! We'll keep you in the loop as things develop. 
    1 September 2025, 6:02 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Episode 410: Where Is Holly?
    This week we learn about two bodies that have been finally identified. Dean and Tina Clouse went missing in 1980 and after 40 years and genetic testing we solved a cold case mystery. But then a new question arrives. Where is their daughter Holly? Join us as we touch on the Christ Family cult and the speculations on what happened to the Clouse family. Remember if you see something, say something. 

    Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: [email protected] or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of our sources for research here: http://tinyurl.com/CristinaSources

    Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme
    22 August 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Episode 409: Call of the Turtle
    This week we get into a cryptid famous for its size and elusiveness. The Beast of Busco in Churubusco, Indiana for decades was a mystery until one man tried his best to capture the beast. Tune in to learn the lengths Gale Harris went to capture this famed beast of the lake. Will the creature prove to be a challenge or perhaps a bigger mystery is at foot. 

    Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: [email protected] or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of our sources for research here: http://tinyurl.com/CristinaSources

    Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme
    15 August 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    Episode 408: Fraudrick Douglass
    This week Chelsea after some long and deep thought has decided to bring up infamous man Shaun King. He has gone by many names but he is a fraud and a sham clearly from his history. Do not give this man money no matter what is is supposedly for. He has gone by such names like: Alexander Scamilton, Scamuel L Jackson, WEB DeFraud, Talcolm X, Chaka Con, Crooker T Washington, Wack Panther and many many more. As a quick note the crew is primarily caucasian and this episode speaks to a lot of racial tension. Know that our hosts speak of this topic with a lot of respect and recognition to those who do much more work towards researching the lives and turmoil caused due to this mans acts.

    Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: [email protected] or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of our sources for research here: http://tinyurl.com/CristinaSources

    Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme
    1 August 2025, 8:01 am
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    Episode 407: The Vine Succumbs
    We end our story about Brotherhood of New Life, the esoteric Christian cult run by Thomas Lake Harris. In this part we cover how Nagasawa Kanaye starts to rise in prominence and changes the world of wine. While not a perfect man his legacy can at least be remembered. Also if you've got any of that wine we would not mind sharing it with you. Just saying.

    Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: [email protected] or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of our sources for research here: http://tinyurl.com/CristinaSources

    Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme
    25 July 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Episode 406: Let Them Grow Grapes (Part 2 of 3)
    We continue our story of the Brotherhood of New Life, the esoteric Christian cult run by Thomas Lake Harris. In this part we cover how the group travels out to the Nappy Valley, and how Nagasawa Kanaye starts to rise in prominence. There's feuds, there's lawsuits, and there are some WILD parties! And of course, many, many tangents from the hosts. 

    Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: [email protected] or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of our sources for research here: http://tinyurl.com/CristinaSources

    Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme
    11 July 2025, 5:33 pm
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    Episode 405: Huffing God's Breath (Part 1 of 3)
    This week tune in as we start a three parter about breathing in divine air. This first one is about Thomas Lake Harris who believed so deeply in the idea of becoming more holy by breathing in the breath of god. How he got to believing it and how he wanted to use this godly oxygen we will soon find out. Tune in as we learn about the Brotherhood of New Life and the lord's breath. 

    Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: [email protected] or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of our sources for research here: http://tinyurl.com/CristinaSources

    Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme
    4 July 2025, 10:00 pm
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    Episode 404: Something's Wrong With Your Teeth
    This week we dive deeper into the Uncanny Valley effect. We discuss more of the concepts around it, how it makes humans feel and how it is used in current media. What about this effect really gets our goats? Is it how oddly close robots are to us? Or how distant some animals are? Tune in to find out. 

    Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: [email protected] or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of our sources for research here: http://tinyurl.com/CristinaSources

    Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme
    27 June 2025, 8:00 am
  • 3 hours 44 minutes
    Parlor of the Paranormal: Five Moons Rising
    Chelsea and Cristina were once again forced to read a wereworlf lesbian romance from their friend Celeste. Some of the books Celeste has had us read have been very good! This...is not one of them. 
    22 June 2025, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Episode 403: Chthonic Waste
    This week we go into the woods for a cryptid sighting. In the Appalachian woods all kinds of monsters call it home and one is not exactly what you would expect. We for sure know that it is Not a Deer. But what could be causing these strange and off putting hooved creatures? And how creepy can they be? Tune in to find out about certainly Not Deer. 

    Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: [email protected] or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of our sources for research here: http://tinyurl.com/CristinaSources

    Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme
    20 June 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 51 minutes
    Episode 402: My Therapist Says Hello (Part 2 of 2)
    This week we get to finish in on some heavy religious topics. Join us as we discuss the family around Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt and their social presence online. This leads into a deeper topic with "ConneXions" so strap in. 

    Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: [email protected] or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of our sources for research here: http://tinyurl.com/CristinaSources

    Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme
    13 June 2025, 8:00 am
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