Ep 303: Seth Breedlove – Small Town Monster
"I'm not interested in trying to prove to people that the Mothman exists or that Bigfoot exists. We're just interested in letting the witnesses tell their story and making things come across in a clear way." -- Seth Breedlove, Astonishing Legends episode 116, "Small Town Monsters" August 2018
Description:
This week, we’re delving into the world of cryptids and unexplained phenomena again with Seth Breedlove, founder of Small Town Monsters. Celebrating 10 years of documenting America’s legends, 2025 promises to be their most ambitious year yet with four new projects. We'll discuss Dawn of the Dogman, exploring Michigan’s mysterious Dogman, and The Kinderhook Creature, a chilling tale from New York's Hudson Valley. As well as upcoming projects on the eerie Bennington Triangle and the harrowing Siege of Ape Canyon. Join us as we uncover the stories behind these fascinating legends and how Small Town Monsters continues to push the boundaries of cryptid filmmaking. Plus, Seth shares some of the most unusual encounters he's had along the way.
Reference Links:
The Small Town Monsters website – smalltownmonsters.com
Small Town Monsters 10th Anniversary Kickstarter
Small Town Monsters documentary productions
Small Town Monsters book publications
Minerva, Ohio
Leesville Lake, Ohio
The Michigan Dogman
“The Kinderhook Creature and Beyond: A Personal Reminiscence” by: Bruce G. Hallenbeck
Bennington Triangle
Ape Canyon
“How a 1924 Bigfoot battle on Mt. St. Helens helped launch a legend: Throwback Thursday” from The Oregonian
Astonishing Legends Episode 116: Small Town Monsters
Astonishing Legends Episode 25: “Kidnapped by Bigfoot - The Albert Ostman Story”
Astonishing Legends Episode 49: “Monsters Among Us” with Linda Godfrey
Astonishing Legends Episode 85: “The Bell Witch Part 1”
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving
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CREDITS:
Episode 303: Seth Breedlove – Small Town Monster. Produced by Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess. Audio Editing by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound. Music and Sound Design by Allen Carrescia. Tess Pfeifle, Producer and Lead Researcher. Ed Voccola, Technical Producer. Research Support from The Astonishing Research Corps, or "A.R.C." for short. Copyright 2025 Astonishing Legends Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
