In the Field
The Ballyraven Cryptid Wildlife Protection Agency is an organization dedicated to studying cryptids, paranormal and supernatural organisms, strange phenomena, history, and nature in general! In the Field shares its findings with you! From folklore, scary stories, and sighting reports, to interviews, scientific studies, field trips, and more–the BCWPA explores the myths and real lives of our world’s rarest creatures, visitors, places, and happenings.
Episodes
13 episodes
Following the Stallion of the Mist
An early morning on the lake gets weird - and very foggy!
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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8:12
a History of Messenger Bees
There were once magical bees that told the weather and who was coming to visit; like all good things, people had to ruin it. This is the tale of Messenger Bee: glowing bumblebees with strange, precognitive abilities. Once friendly helpers, they...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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21:09
Behind the Scenes: Behind Atmospheric Beasts
We ran a little short on time to get really into atmospheric beasts and the stories about them online, but, here is a short after-discussion of our thoughts on our Cloud Animal episode and the sources used to make it!OFFICIA...
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43:03
Behind the Scenes: What & Who is In the Field?
What is In the Field? Is it real cryptozoology work? Is it art? Are you trying to trick me? Should I be mad?In this bonus, behind-the-scenes-y episode, we talk a little about ourselves, why we want to do the show, and our vision for the...
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41:52
Following Pike Lake's Wandering Hands
There's a strange creature afoot - er, ahand - in Pike Lake and the BCWPA is getting to the bottom of it!Learn more about Path Hands (ballyraven.com)! Sound...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:56
a Complete Study of the Loðsilungur
Hop aboard the BCWPA research boat for another aquatic expedition! The Loðsilungur is one of many oceanic cryptids from Iceland; a poisonous, furry trout related to the more well-known fur-bearing trout, it has an even stranger backstory and a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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17:55
a Complete Study of the Fur-Bearing Trout
The fur-bearing trout is an endangered species of fish that grows hair during the winter in the later years. Follow one such animal in this In the Field adventure! MUSICSnow Drift by HoliznaCC0
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:13
an Overview of Atmospheric Beasts
Have you ever seen something strange in the sky? A bug that also looks not like a bug? A translucent thing that you catch only a glimpse of? A cloud that does not move like a cloud? An unsettling blip on a photo?People once thought that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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52:31
In the Field with Mirelings (PART 2)
In the Appalachian foothills of Ohio, there are strange tales of horrific figures that live in or near rivers; cadaverous and insatiable, they pillage cemeteries, consume unfortunate animals, and those who wander in their domains after dark. To...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:22
In the Field with Muddy Men (PART 1)
Beware the Ohio riverside after dark - or so say legends that warn of a foul, nightmarish creature that returns to life seeking vengeance! Today, we discuss the lore of the "Muddy Men," a dark, Ohio tale, and briefly uncover the creature behind...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:46
In the Field with Ningen: the Bullheaded Ningen
Join us on an adventure to Antarctica! On the first part of our expedition, we immerse ourselves in the Antarctic Peninsula's environment and follow our first cold-weather cryptid: a small, hefty-headed Ningen! Follow a newly hatched female as ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:59
In the Field with Giant Mudpuppies
There are many strange creatures lurking in Lake Erie; all are dangerous - except one! Join us as we follow Erie's gentle giant: the shellfish-eating, Giant Mudpuppy; from waking to hibernation, and a great escape, there is much to explore!...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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27:38
In the Field with Bigfoot's Ancestors (feat. Best Virginia Podcast & Matthew Schang)
Where did bigfoot come from - and where did he go? Today, we discuss several different bigfoot theories, follow their dramatic trek to North America, and discuss signs of bigfoot activity.SPECIAL GUESTSMany thanks to our special gue...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:51