About Squonkapalooza
Bill Rigby is the founder of The Agents of the Unxplained Research Group and Podcast. Bill has been researching Bigfoot intensively for year year and saw a Bigfoot about 15ft from him in August 2021. Bill has found trackway fo prints and single prints. Bill has been hit with infrasound twice and followed by something large and bipedal out
Bill Rigby is the founder of The Agents of the Unxplained Research Group and Podcast. Bill has been researching Bigfoot intensively for year year and saw a Bigfoot about 15ft from him in August 2021. Bill has found trackway fo prints and single prints. Bill has been hit with infrasound twice and followed by something large and bipedal out of the woods. A year and a half ago, he started his podcast on Facebook and Youtube. His podcast primarily consists of boots on the ground researchers but has also expanded to other means of research to gain knowledge of areas and history. Bill has also been featured on TV and radio speaking about his research and experiences.
Whitney Yadon is a self-taught painter and needle filter. Although she resides in Louisville, KY, she has never been to the Derby and doesn't drink bourbon! Instead, Whitney enjoys creating a whimsical world for your favorite cryptids. She has adapted a 'Bob Ross' style for all the happy little creatures.
Making his third appearance at Squonkapalooza, Ron Murphy is excited and honored to be part of this very fun, yet important event.
Ron has been investigating the stuff of nightmares for over 30 years. He has investigated the things that go bump in the night and meticulously researched the historical and psychological context of myths and
Making his third appearance at Squonkapalooza, Ron Murphy is excited and honored to be part of this very fun, yet important event.
Ron has been investigating the stuff of nightmares for over 30 years. He has investigated the things that go bump in the night and meticulously researched the historical and psychological context of myths and legends from around the world. Mr. Murphy seeks to uncover the archetypal precedent for the monsters that haunt our collective thoughts.
Mr. Murphy has been featured in the Travel Channel series True Terror with Robert Englund and has appeared in three seasons of Red Earch Uncovered in Canada. He has appeared on numerous podcasts and radio shows including Coast to Coast.
A sought after speaker, Mr. Murphy will discuss the deeper meaning of the Squonk as it relates to an environmental context.
This is a cryptid that is here to cause chaos.
Returning a second time to Squonkapalooza, they want to express how thankful they are at being accepted by the Squonk community and how much joy was brought to the attendees.
This year they hope to bring humor and razzle-dazzle to the people of Squonkapalooza. They will also be bringing back t
This is a cryptid that is here to cause chaos.
Returning a second time to Squonkapalooza, they want to express how thankful they are at being accepted by the Squonk community and how much joy was brought to the attendees.
This year they hope to bring humor and razzle-dazzle to the people of Squonkapalooza. They will also be bringing back their craft table to purchase cryptid crafts and their photo booth for people to take pictures with them.
Make sure you bring some cash to tip this cryptid. They will also provide their digital payment codes for those choosing that method.
Creep It Real is Ohio's most fearsome musical duo. It blends catchy tunes and cheeky lyrics about everyone's favorite mythical creatures and urban legends, such as Squonk, Sasquatch, Mothman, Chupacabra, Jackalope, Toxic Sewer Gators, and the whole cryptozoological crew. They don't sing 'songs'; they sing 'warnings'.
Welcome to Cryptids of the Corn Podcast, where we like to say where scientific and magical thinking combine. We us the great and powerful Mr. E's background of biology and the The Clone Master Jay's background in uncovering conspiracy to tackle all things Cryptozoological, Ufologically, paranormal, and conspiratorial topics that occur any
Welcome to Cryptids of the Corn Podcast, where we like to say where scientific and magical thinking combine. We us the great and powerful Mr. E's background of biology and the The Clone Master Jay's background in uncovering conspiracy to tackle all things Cryptozoological, Ufologically, paranormal, and conspiratorial topics that occur anywhere corn can be found. We try our best not to lead you off with our own thoughts so you can develop your own theories. So, if you like cryptids, organic UFO, fae folk, demons, and extinct animals that aren't extinct, this show is for your. Em is behind the scenes queen who keeps our posts up-to-date and with details! You can listen to this podcast on all listening platforms.
Danielle Windram is a cryptid-loving artist based in New Jersey. Danielle is a Junior Designer at Breyer Model Horses by day, and a filmmaker, animator, and puppet fabricator by night. They combine their love of cryptids and stop-motion in their most recent short film, 'A Squonk's Day'. They hope to tell more silly cryptid stories in the
Danielle Windram is a cryptid-loving artist based in New Jersey. Danielle is a Junior Designer at Breyer Model Horses by day, and a filmmaker, animator, and puppet fabricator by night. They combine their love of cryptids and stop-motion in their most recent short film, 'A Squonk's Day'. They hope to tell more silly cryptid stories in the future.
You can find Danielle's work on Instagram @deeledraws and at dwindram.com
David J. Hardie has drawn hundreds of cryptids over the years. He screenprints them onto t-shirts and sells them all over the country! David's Squonk drawing was chosen bly Atlas Obsura for their pice on Squonkapalooza.
David has done thousands of hours of research on cryptids for his new book, 'Appalachian Cryptids and Creatures'. He will
David J. Hardie has drawn hundreds of cryptids over the years. He screenprints them onto t-shirts and sells them all over the country! David's Squonk drawing was chosen bly Atlas Obsura for their pice on Squonkapalooza.
David has done thousands of hours of research on cryptids for his new book, 'Appalachian Cryptids and Creatures'. He will be speaking on the 'Emergence fo Cryptid Culture'. He is an incredibly engaging speaker with a family friendly vide. He owns cryptidempire.com and you can buy his shirts at the event and online.
Douglas Comin is a singer-songwriter who lives in Latrobe, PA. He is making his second appearance at Squonkapalooza. Doug began playing guitar and writing songs about six years ago as part of his mid-life crisis. He was told that he had a knack for storytelling, so he kept writing and now has over 40 original songs in his catalogue. Some
Douglas Comin is a singer-songwriter who lives in Latrobe, PA. He is making his second appearance at Squonkapalooza. Doug began playing guitar and writing songs about six years ago as part of his mid-life crisis. He was told that he had a knack for storytelling, so he kept writing and now has over 40 original songs in his catalogue. Some fo them are even tolerable.
Dougs musical style is best described as country/foll/Americana. His influences include, John Prine, Roger Miller, Merle Haddard, and Jim Croce. He tries to write with a mix of humor and meaning. A fascination with cryptid stories has led him to write tunes about such beloved creatures as the Snallygaster, Dwayyo, and Squonk. Be sure to tell him your favorite beasties if you get a chance. You might just inspire a song!
Michael Thompson is an author and illustrator from Northern Virginia, known for is award-winning Winslow Hoffner series, a folkloric fantasy adventure on the high seas featuring legendary aquatic cryptids that few have seen, as told by one fisherman who happens to have seen them all.
Recognized in the Feathered Quill Book Awards, Readers'
Michael Thompson is an author and illustrator from Northern Virginia, known for is award-winning Winslow Hoffner series, a folkloric fantasy adventure on the high seas featuring legendary aquatic cryptids that few have seen, as told by one fisherman who happens to have seen them all.
Recognized in the Feathered Quill Book Awards, Readers' Favorite, and International Writers' Digest Writing Competition, Michael's work features dynamic characters, witty dialogue, and fast-paced storytelling with emphases on adventure, humor, and heart.
Michael joins Squonkapalooze as a guest speaker to share some fo the most fascinating and obsure sea monster legends from around the world that inspired his award-winning novels.
To learn more, please visit: michaelthompsonbooks.com
DeWitt was born and raised in Johnstown, PA. He is a lover of cryptids, songwriting, and rum. After crashing and burning as a would-be rock star, Jason was left with just an acoustic guitar and times on his hands. While he would much rather play original music, the kind of songs you can expect to hear vary greatly. But if you ask him, the
DeWitt was born and raised in Johnstown, PA. He is a lover of cryptids, songwriting, and rum. After crashing and burning as a would-be rock star, Jason was left with just an acoustic guitar and times on his hands. While he would much rather play original music, the kind of songs you can expect to hear vary greatly. But if you ask him, the 90s is the sweetest of the sweet spots. You're guaranteed to hear bands like Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Counting Crows.