Here we are at the end of the line. Join Shawn and Elias for one last run as they look into the fiendish mechanics known as Gremlins! Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons Research for this episode from: http://www.ancientpages.com/2015/09/09/gremlins-highly-mechanical-creatures-in-mythology/ https://www.historynet.com/gremlins.htm https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/07/the-real-gremlins-of-wwii/

From seemingly out of nowhere, Slenderman burst onto the scene. Join Shawn for a crash course in the history of this modern urban legend. Research for this episode from: https://techcrunch.com/2014/06/30/the-story-of-slenderman-the-internets-own-monster/ https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/slender-man-film-true-story-internet-stabbing-urban-legend-horror-origins-a8508716.html https://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/just-in/2018-10-31/slender-man-perfect-monster-our-time Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Walk fast, jog, or run! Try to keep up with Shawn and Elias as they take on everyone's favorite undead: Zombies! *Episode deals with slightly heavier topics than usual. Research for this episode from: https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-zombies https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/10/how-america-erased-the-tragic-history-of-the-zombie/412264/ https://www.livescience.com/23892-zombies-real-facts.html Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

If you've ever felt like you're running in circles you've likely got nothing on this week's critter. Join Elias as he chases down the one-way cryptid known as the Sidehill Gouger. Research for this episode from: http://mythologicalbeastiesandco.blogspot.com/2010/09/sidehill-gouger.html http://hoaxes.org/animals/comments/sidehill_gouger https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Sidehill_Gouger Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Keep an eye to the sky and be ready to run as Elias and Shawn to looking for those giant avian terrors: Thunderbirds! Research for this episode from: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-mythic-child-stealing-thunderbirds-of-illinois.amp https://www.singularfortean.com/news/2018/3/30/investigator-photographs-giant-bird-40-miles-west-of-chicago https://www.liveabout.com/the-giant-thunderbird-returns-3862215 https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/thunderbird/ Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Is that a knock at the door? Don't answer it! Let Shawn tell you why as he explains all about the black eyed children. https://rare.us/rare-life/black-eyed-children/ https://www.liveabout.com/black-eyed-kids-horror-or-hoax-2594476 https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Black-Eyed_People https://sites.psu.edu/urbanlegends/2019/03/29/black-eyed-children/ Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Into the woods we go! But not too deep. Keep a lookout with Shawn and Elias as they take a harmless look at the pukwudgie. Research for this episode from: http://www.native-languages.org/pukwudgie.htm http://spookysouthcoast.com/pukwudgies-myth-or-monster/ http://www.paranormal-encounters.com/wp/what-exactly-is-a-puckwudgie/ Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Put on your running shoes and get behind a tree while Elias takes you on the hunt for the hoop snake! Research for this episode from: http://www.naturalhistorymag.com/htmlsite/editors_pick/1925_01-02_pick.html https://www.australiantraveller.com/australia/detours016-myth-traveller-hoop-snakes/ https://www.al.com/strange-alabama/2012/04/hoop_snakes_are_no_hula_hoops.html Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Despite having a bit of a cold, Shawn joins Elias on a search for the extremely elusive Ozark Howler. Research for this episode from: https://exemplore.com/cryptids/The-Ozark-Howler-Mythical-Beast-or-Elaborate-Hoax http://ozarkhowler.info/ https://medium.com/@ralph_71655/the-ozark-howler-and-the-black-dogs-of-death-e076f6831fa4 http://www.unlocktheozarks.org/stories/folklore-legends-and-myths/ozark-howler/ Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons

Sometimes odd happenings wind up being more than just coicedence. Join Shawn as he takes a look at the murders at Hinterkaifeck. Warning: This episode is a bit darker than the others. Parents may want to screen it first.  Research for this episode from: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hinterkaifeck-memorial https://defrostingcoldcases.com/case-month-hinterkaifeck/ https://gagersdaily.com/hinterkaifeck-killer-named/ Kid Cryptid Theme by Tom Parsons