
Three best buddies - Rhys Darby, Dan Schreiber, and Leon 'Buttons' Kirkbeck bring you The Cryptid Factor - a podcast dedicated to all things weird that are yet to be defined by science.Since 2008 they have passionately (and often awkwardly) been discussing 'cryptids' and monsters like Yeti, Chupacabra, Bigfoot and Nessie - as well as weird news of the world, UFO's, Time travellers, robots and spac... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ImprovComedyComedy Interviews | |||

“If doesn’t go wrong, you haven’t seen us”
Welcome back to the Cryptid Factor Live in Edinburgh - Night 3!
In this show you will find a man who has LITERALLY taken his life into his hands, plants evolving into musicians on San Pellegrino diets, eye... more
Night two of the Edinburgh Fringe and the boys put whole jail house of stories behind bars.
In this rebellious issue we have backstage gatecrashing, psychic attacks, deceitful leggy leaves, cryptid impersonators, historically resentful house pets, ... more
The Edinburgh Fringe couldn't keep us out if they tried! And trust us...they did.
Kicking their second run off with a wobbly blast, the trio find their feet with tales of swampy airport crotches, poles flipping out on Santa, UAPs coming to scope out ... more
With Rhys exhausted from his seemingly endless UK standup tour - Buttons and Dan gallantly decide to do the heavy lifting this episode, and although a wonderful offer, it's not long before the weight becomes too much to bear... for us all!
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Rhys
Just a wonderful podcast, it’s interesting, surprising and incredible fun. Everything about it is great. Even it’s sporadic unpredictability!
Love the show and always want more!
Thanks guys! I really didn’t know that I was into this stuff. You all have lured me into the fold. I am a bit of a nerd, but probably not the target audience —as an older—ish female. These guys crack me up and keep me interested with a random sack of curiosities.
… best intro tune ever
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A comedic exploration of the bizarre and unexplainable, this show brings together three charismatic hosts who share their fascination with cryptids, paranormal tales, and strange news from around the globe. With a mix of personal anecdotes, humorous discussions, and playful banter, the trio navigates a wide array of topics including Bigfoot, UFOs, and peculiar occurrences in nature. The lighthearted approach keeps the atmosphere engaging, encouraging listeners to enjoy the quirks of life and ponder the mysteries of the unknown. Fans are drawn to the hosts' dynamic camaraderie and the unique blend of humor and curiosity, making this an entertaining choice for anyone interested in the oddities of the world.
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The Cryptid Factor launched 13 years ago and published 110 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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