Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma CRYPTOZOOLOGY 101
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Jan 17, 2024 Explore the world of cryptozoology with Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma as they discuss American cryptids such as the Spectre Moose in Maine and the Big Muddy Monster of Illinois. They also touch on urban legends in Connecticut and the connection between physical differences and evil in gothic horror.
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Spectre Moose of Maine
- The Spectre Moose, a giant white moose, roams Maine's forests, evading hunters and sometimes disappearing.
- One story tells of hunters killing it, only to have it reappear, covered in blood, and escape.
More Spectre Moose Encounters
- A hunter named Burnt Pegs claimed a Spectre Moose stole his gun and shot at him.
- In another instance, a white moose carried a man and his girlfriend to safety after their horse died.
Big Muddy Monster Sightings
- In 1973, multiple sightings of the Big Muddy Monster, a large, hairy creature, were reported in Murphysboro, Illinois.
- Police reports detail its screaming, muddy appearance, large footprints, and a strange slime residue.