4 chapters across the catalog
Introduction to Cryptozoology and Jose Gomez
The segment introduces cryptozoology through a quote from Bernard Huellmanns and highlights Jose Miguel Perez Gomez, a past guest and expert in the field, encouraging listeners to explore his work.
Reader Email: Tepui Creatures and Cryptozoology
The host discusses an email from a listener about a tepui (table-top mountain) in Brazil and its associated creatures, referencing a Czech adventurer's documentation of the area and its cryptids.
Introducing Jaroslav Mareš and His Book
The segment introduces Jaroslav Mareš, a Czech author, and his book 'Kuru Pira Sinister Secret,' outlining the book's three sections: Mareš's 1978 expedition, the journal of Reginald Riggs, and Mareš's reflections on later investigations.
Locating Kuru Pira: Ethnography and Cryptozoology
The segment details how Ben used ethnography and cryptozoology texts, specifically an encyclopedia of cryptozoology, to locate the first passages describing the location of Kuru Pira, a tabletop mountain, focusing on descriptions of the mythical creature it's named after and its geographical location between Brazil and Venezuela.
