The Cryptonaturalist

The Cryptonaturalist


Latest Episodes

Episode 52: Mecha-Shrew
December 28, 2023

Rumor has it the mecha-shrew is extinct, but not all rumors are trustworthy

Episode 51: Shadow Fly
December 03, 2023

The Shadow Fly drinks from your shadow, which, in turn, drinks from you

Episode 50: Willow Man
February 19, 2023

All trees talk. Some trees walk. Special thanks to Ellen Weatherford for voicing todays field report! Ellen is a co-host on the Just the Zoo of Us podcast, a family-friendly show that researches, rates, and reviews wildlife, along with hosting a wonderfu

Episode 50: Willow Man
February 19, 2023

Episode 49: Waiting Room Loach
March 23, 2022

Theres a strange, watchful feeling that lingers in waiting rooms. That feeling is courtesy of a strange, watchful creature.

Episode 48: Brambleberry Scrambler
January 04, 2022

The Brambleberry Scrambler is just on the edge of being real, which is a perfectly lovely place to call home. Hidden Lore poetry by Katelyn Allred. Katelyn is a writer and student currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in English. Her work has been

Episode 47: The Fire Feast
December 15, 2021

In this episode, The CryptoNaturalist shares a homemade winter tradition and ponders the importance of making meaning, ritual, and gratitude.

Episode 46: Cassandra Logs 3: Doorway Creature
October 15, 2021

Humans once believed that doorways were a separate place  neither one room nor the other, but their own distinct world. Broadly speaking, people dont believe that anymore, but that doesnt mean it isnt true. Reminder: Transcripts of this and

Episode 45: Hello Traveler
August 08, 2021

Thoughts about loving ourselves in an imperfect world in a strange tavern on a dark hill.

Episode 44: Cassandra Logs 2: Nameless Fish
May 25, 2021

Cassandra recalls an old friend and a nameless fish.  The CryptoNaturalist is written by Jarod K. Anderson and Leslie J. Anderson. Cassandra is voiced by Leslie J. Anderson. The CryptoNaturalist is voiced by Jarod K. Anderson.  Reminder: Transcr

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