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Ep 6262: #062 The IIVI Issue

In this jammed-packed, over-time issue we kick off with the next ep of the Rapisodes. Then Rhys gets an annoying internets service inserted in his head - then Dan gets a haunted book - then Buttons brings joystick monkeys. Then we hear of over-loved chandeliers, fireproof artwork fire-suits, misplaced space trees and cryptid croissants. We then get a small tease of a big cat hunt and an important notice in the noticeboard. So just a normal episode really. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 20211h 12m

Ep 6161: #061 The Other Podcasts Issue

Well, If you hoping this show wouldn't get any more chaotic - then we have some bad news for you. In here Rhys busts out the worlds first Rapisode, Dan gets fooled by a Schnart, a Badger and a River Walrus, and Buttons reveals his get rich quick scheme - painfully slowly. Theres also intel on how to become immortal, a Squatch thumb bone under a rug in a river, an Uncle skeletal guitar, and questions about Big Cats in Thrupp. All this - whilst the hosts are simultaneously hosting other podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 20211h 8m

Ep 6060: #060 The Long Dong Issue

Well, it was only a matter of time that the show went to the gutter and the guys started resorting to toilet humor, and sadly, this show is it - though apparently it's all in the name of science(!!). Outside of that nonsense, there's also some normal nonsense - like glowing mermaids, a new 'official' Loch Ness sighting, a Mothman sighted on Google Maps, and some new lifeforms sighted in the space station disco lounge (??) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 202157 min

Ep 5959: #059 The Poignancy Issue

In this jam-packed issue; Rhys has mic issues which leads to news stealing and a new branch on the 'Poignancy Tree'. Ships in the sea start flying and Slugs in the Sea lead to a new proverb (and possibly a new tee-shirt). All this plus super fresh alien big cat news, increases in Bigfoot bounty and Rhys reads old fan mail. Phewf! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 20211h 5m

Ep 5858: #058 The Pitakinesis Issue

This week there's the usual stolen Alligator heads and space news... but the REAL highlight in this issue - Rhys brings back the long lost art of Pitakinesis with an actual live on-air *science* experiment!! Also, with Tasmanian Tiger photos jamming up the internet, we actual get to discussing actual Cryptozoology on a show about Cryptids! Will the wonders actual ever cease? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 202146 min

Ep 5757: #057 The Birthday Issue

Well, It's a very special day at the Cryptid Factor! Firstly, we're back from a wee summer break, secondly a Mars rover landed, and lastly and leastly... it's Buttons Birthday! To celebrate, Rhys brings his Grandad along, Dan brings many diversion facts, Buttons brings his new birthday floral shirt. Also in this issue - Nasa gets its rover stolen, Blackholes get blacker, Blackpool gets an Ancient Alien Disneyland, the Area 51 farm is up for sale, Pentagon give up their UFO secrets, and the 5th Dimension gets found. Woahzers! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 20211h 12m

Ep 5656: #056 The Utter Chaos Issue

Just as the title says - this has to be the messiest, most chaos ridden episode in quite some time. Arguments about re-caps, pre-caps and updates, disagreements about a cat being a dog or a cat-dog... oh and Buttons gets kicked off the Internet and is relegated to a privileged listener. Also, more on the monolith craze, retired Israeli security chiefs giving the goss on UFOs and the dying art of Iron crotched kung-fu. Wowzers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 20201h 16m

Ep 5555: #055 The Ho Ho Ho Issue

It's Ep 55! Where Rhys steals monolith news, Dan speaks of pole vaulting defectors and Buttons brings the tone down with sad satellite dish news. Also, you'll learn about a never to be seen cryptid exhibition; hear about an incessantly muffled Santa; and enjoy yet more Bigfoot braiding! Yay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 20201h 1m

Ep 5454: #054 The Unedited Issue

With Rhys busy selling his books (Buttons McGinty vol3 *OUT NOW*), Buttons busy learning to speak and Dan busy in lockdown, the team have been struggling to get episode 54 out. To solve this, the team attempt to do this episode 'unedited' for better or (possibly more likely) worse. Outside of the normally omitted mess, they also talk about underwater escapes from FBI, Lasers on Jetplanes, silly world record attempts and expensive farts. Also in this ep - the NZ South Island alien big cat heads north and a UK Sasquatch starts throwing Salmon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 20201h 8m

Ep 5353: #053 The Blunder Issue

Welcome to Ep 53. In here you'll discover a whale eating canoes, Bear-scaring cyborg wolves, 3 men bullied in a tumble dryer, and some celebrity UFO sightings. Also, Rhys does some blunder deconstruction, Dan updates his Poltergeist haunting and Buttons gets a rare taste of fame - along with a new podcast! Plus - listen out for some very limited offers from Mike's Universe Cars!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 202057 min

Ep 5252: #052 The Halloween Issue

Welcome to the Cryptid Factors first ever Halloween Special! And given how it all went, it may well just be the last! Rhys, Dan and Buttons bring you a *true* spooky story each, which includes a Vampire, a W*ndigo and Poltergeist. We dare you to see if you can get through the utter scariness of it all (let alone the total messiness)! Also a bonus treat of some NZ based cryptid news and we revisit our old mate Mr Boon to hear one of his wonderful Cryptid ditties! Enjoy!*TRIGGER WARNING* In this episode we discuss the mythological evil spirit of the Algonquian First Nations people. After the episode was recorded we have learnt that it can be insensitive to either write the full name of the creature or to mention its name, as it is believed that doing so can conjure the spirit. For this reason we have muted the word in the episode and altered the name in the episode description. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 20201h 2m

Ep 5151: #051 The Tongue Biting Issue

Well, it's episode 51, and just like the Area after the same name, this episode is a real enigma. Rhys has a LA Jet-packing Mothman, Dan has a brand new yet historically exclusive interview with actor, thespian and explorer Brian Blessed, and Buttons has a fat tongue. Also in this ep, there's 4G on the moon, a Drummer goes to hell and back and a Mothman doco gets released. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 20201h 7m

Ep 4949: #049 The 7 Issue

In an exciting run of 7 episodes in a row, Rhys is enjoying living life as a 7 year old in a Lockdown hotel/prison. We celebrate our 7th patreoner and get excited about the 7th Nessie sighting this year, whilst Dan and Buttons argue over whose news of 7 musical notes is the longest (and enjoy testing the patience of Rhys in the process). All these fun 7's and more... so get amongst it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 202053 min

Ep 5050: #050 The Fifty Issue

Guys! We made it halfway to a century! To celebrate, Dan helps the us rise in the rankings, Rhys starts modeling, and Buttons sneaks in super star special guest BENEE! You'll also find swearing parrots, a Nessie the size of a bus and the shape of a log, a Yowie poo on a termite mound, board games played with the dead and a Rat metal detector who gets a medal. Yay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 20201h 0m

Ep 4848: #048 The Segmented Issue

In a vain attempt to be helpful, Buttons creates his first (and hopefully last) segment. Also covered in this chaotic ep: an explosive fly swatting experience, some snake swallowing surgery, taxidermied high fives, and a sighting (and a shooting) of New Zealand's own ABC's! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 202050 min

Ep 4747: #047 The Qualm Issue

Here we go again - The Cryptid Factor team on a roll! This ep sees qualms raised, jetpack conga-lines, kite flying 3 year olds, Bigfoot shooting uncles, Benny Hill Flat Earthers - oh and not to mention we talk with 'X-Files - The Official Archives' author Paul Terry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 202056 min

Ep 4646: #046 The Babygrow hat issue

Wow! One full earth month of weekly podcasting consistency - and to celebrate we have a big visual announcement! Plus: Zombie carwashes, stinky sea monsters, Croyden cat killer exclusives, Bigfoot horse braiding, Tiny marionette robot doctor swallowing, Buttons reveals his shed in a shed... oh, and Dan wears a baby grow as a hat. How much bizarreness can you handle?**NEW SEGMENT ALERT - 3-Way Vibus Update! The new segment where we check in on each others vibes... and the vibes in this inaugural update ends with heroin in the eyeballs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 202059 min

Ep 4545: #045 The Thought Train issue

This packed episode sees Dan regale us with the mystical beginnings of the Cryptid Factor theme tune, whilst Rhys misses the Thought Train and Buttons cracks the mystery of the stolen Ninja safe! All this along with messing with Mozzie DNA, Nessie hunt results, ET sponges, ancient Cryptozoology and London under threat of losing its ravens! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 202051 min

Ep 4444: #044 Season 15, Episode 2

In a vain attempt to be more dependable and regular, the CryptidFactor team bring you another episode in just outside a week! Packed with Wizard apologies, Mars enabling Chernobyl Fungi, Ice ships in the Arctic, Baseball hero RV excursions, deflated croissants and a fair amount of Hasselhoff hassles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 202049 min

Ep 4343: #043 The Returning Issue

... and we are back!!! Just like the proverbial Phoenix from the fire, our three cryptid adventurers have risen back to the airwaves at a time when the world seems like it needs a little weird more than ever before. Tune in for retiring Cats and Wizards, a swinging squatch, a thieving hog, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 202057 min

Ep 4242: #042 The Time Travel Issue

Here we go again! In this episode, Rhys time travels to wake Buttons up in the future to save him from his own voice (!). You'll also hear tales of Alien disclosing Presidents, a 'close call' with a phone and an arrow, a crim caught in the nude, a time traveling shoulder tap savior, a Mantis Man recall, as well as a 3-year old saved by a friendly Squatch... what more could you want? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 20191h 4m

Ep 4141: #041 The Fairy Issue

Wow - Haven't you been patient?! This episode comes to you direct from the far distant past - and has been in editing limbo on Buttons' laptop for quite some time. But at last - here it is. The Cryptid Factor's Fairy Special! Probably don't need to say anymore - apart, perhaps, from the fact that old James Bond makes multiple appearances!!! Whhhaaaat??? Enjoy... please?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 201959 min

Ep 4040: #040 The Yowie Issue

Wow-wee! this episode is(almost) all about the Yowie! We delve into Australia's big hairy hominid - and hear some chilling accounts of close encounters (told by some great aussie accents!). Also, Rhys surprises us all by going pro with Darby's Disclosures, some guy makes a UFO landing pad and the Notice Board gets personal. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 201854 min

Ep 3838: #038 The Monologue Issue

Welcome to yet another episode of the Cryptidfactor! As well as being peppered with the odd monologue, you'll find this one fill to the brim with hairy sea monsters, Chinese lake monsters, gollum hunting moose and robots that are solving our childhood puzzles. Also inside this issue Bermuda Triangle's secrets revealed! (then Bermuda Triangle's secrets un-revealed just shortly after they were revealed) Confused? so were we. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 201850 min

Ep 3939: #039 The Free Movie Ideas Issue

Amongst some genius free movie script ideas, you'll find extinct Gibbons in China, new Northern Lights that aren't in the north and a bird-rubbish-collection-treat-racket. In Cryptid news - A big man-dog & a little girl shoots Nessie. Also two BRAND-NEW SEGMENTS! (as well as one old long forgotten segment... for good reason) and Buttons is lacking pants, but makes up for it with an additional chin. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 201851 min

Ep 3737: #037 The UFO special issue

This episode is dedicated to the great metal crypto of the skies - UFOs! Buttons and Rhys head to the largest UFO conference in the world to make Dan super jealous by getting to interview his biggest UFO theory-hero, Erich Von Daniken! There's also Aussie UFO sightings, Octopus alien USO bases, and the best-of werewolf re-enactments from Rhys (including his confession to being a hoiking phlegm-wolf). Oh, and Buttons gets abducted... at last. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 201839 min

Ep 3636: #036 The Monster Week Issue

Guys! We've done it! We've finally got on the TV! This week see's us host Monster Week on Animal Planet - and as a special bonus, Rhys has managed to interview of the host from one of the awesome documentaries - Fear Island - Fortress of the Bears! Unfortunately Bradley Trevor Greive is an Australian, so just a warning that this issue may be a little bit R rated. Go to www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/the-cryptid-factor/ to see us on the telly. Oh, also this episode, Hippos in Nappies and Zombie warnings. Whaaa? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 201838 min

Ep 3535: #035 The Rumble-Strip Issue

This episode finds Rhys back in Fiji where he has tales of near(ish)-death adventures, Dan in the UK where he has tales of wild-ness (& mild-ness) and Buttons back in NZ after being kicked out of his NYC prison. We also have the scoop on Slendermans dog, punk turtles that breath out of an unusual part of their body, and the latest in crypto-currency. Actual. Oh, and dont want to give too much away, but we also introduce you to the freshest M.C. on the streets... Stay tuned for all this and (a little) more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 201839 min

Ep 3434: #034 The NYC Prison Issue

This episode sees Rhys reveal a secret team of news gathering fans, and it reveals Buttons in a prison in New York! If that wasn't enough, all manner of weirdness covered off as well - including beautiful camels, sauna frequenting Neanderthals, deer eating snakes, penguin stashing, a top 10 cryptid hunting list and a public service announcement. To be fair, it's and exhausting 40 minutes - but worth it! (hopefully...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 201842 min

Ep 3333: #033 The Decade Issue

It's 2018 - Which means the Cryptid Factor is 10 years old! 10 years and we're still trying to solve the world's mysteries... and largely failing - but we're trying harder than ever. This episode sees the return of our fave security robot Nightscope, a new lake monster sighting, a strange horn for a Japanese train, melting roads in Aussie... and a visit from our fourth member - Neil DeGrasse Tyson, which may now be his last after Buttons' line of questioning. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 201839 min

Ep 3232: #032 The Bingo Issue

This episode sees Rhys holding bingo nights, Buttons working out in a gym/bunker and Dan somewhere that is not London. The team - discuss clever sheep, Abu Dhabi police getting futuristic, Zombie ants taking over the world, Fossil sharks, Sasquatch spray... what else? Oh, and we forget to tease a very important guest... Dr Neil Degrasse Tyson! No seriously... he's on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 201740 min

Ep 3131: #031 The Lullaby Issue

This show sees Dan try to befriend an inter-stellar alien infested ranch owner, Rhys confess to being a land-bound Octopus and Buttons share an eye-witness account... of a shadow. It's a nail-biter of an episode for sure, tune in for all this and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 201746 min

Ep 3030: #030 The Probing Issue

The Cryptid team are back at it with another bout at the weird and wonderful. This week there are White moose ready for colouring in, three-fingered mummified aliens waiting for Rhys's subscription, Alligators at the door and a demon goat that has Buttons freaked. All this and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 20171h 19m

Ep 2828: #028 The Staples Issue

The Shambles from Staples. There is no excuse for this mess of an episode - well, there is, just listen and you'll hear a great deal of ambition to bring you the podcast under adverse conditions. As well as some low-lights like Buttons moving location 4 times and Rhys being kicked off the podcast by the Staples manager for getting too D&M, there is also weird news of suicidal robots, bear raids, and exhumed moustaches. Also, you'll hear about Thunderbirds, Nessies land cousin & how Bigfoot does not like windchimes. Oh! and a wee treat from our own expedition. enjoy! (well at least endure...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 20171h 1m

Ep 2727: #027 The Room Service Issue

This week the CryptidFactor team have spread their wings yet again, and with Dan broadcasting for the last time in his Crystal Palace, Rhys live from his super successful stand-up tour of small-town New Zealand and Buttons back at home in where-ever he is from - they make the time to dial in and delve into the world of the weird! Expect tales of a croc of a wedding, not-so-giant humans remains and not-so-perfect pyramids on Mars. On the Cryptid front, we chat Lake monster sightings, Sea monster's balls (yes, as in testicles) and sasquatch room service. What more could you want? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 201753 min

Ep 2626: #026 The Sour Toe Issue

Its another week, and its yet-again another CryptidFactor Episode! Prepare your ears for stolen drinking Toes, passport control blunders, another million dollar reward for Bigfoot and it's a slow week for hacktivists. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 201755 min

Ep 2525: #025 The Tight-Rope Issue

This weeks episode is al fresco! Whilst in the glorious open LA evening air, we cover everything from Dolphin translations, Caterpillar anal comms and Celebrity UFO spotting. In the animal world - you'll be enlightened by tales of Murray the swamp monster, Bigfoot leaving footprints in Texas parks (...or did the PR team?), and ABC's are moving more central in the UK. Most importantly - Rhys's wife Rosie has an actual Eye Witness Account! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 201758 min

Ep 2424: #024 The Gap Issue

This week sees news on nanny haunting ghosts, old lobsters released from condo-jails and dog thefts - where the dogs are the thieves. On the Cryptid front. we discuss re-finding the faceless fish, exciting sightings of thylacines and more dreadful sightings of the Mothman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 201741 min

Ep 2323: #023 The New Guy Issue

We're on a roll! This week, Rhys, Dan and Buttons gather themselves together at Rhys's house in LA... and they are obviously giddy with excitement at bringing you this latest podcast - or at least they are giggly. Listen to hear of the strange wonders of the world, including a burglar foiling cat, a mystery ape, an ancient blue monster and fidget spinners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 20171h 0m

Ep 2222: #022 The 'There Can Only Be Three' Issue

Its been a long time coming, but this is a pivotal issue of the cryptidfactor! Who is Dan Schreiber? And why is there now a battle on who survives the cryptidfactor showdown? Is this Buttons last show? To boot, there's the usual news on the weird, wonderful and hidden - including an orange croc/gator, some senators fighting for bigfoot, whilst others ban him, dolls that are spying on the German public and some ancient life in 'Fairy-hell' caves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 201757 min

Ep 2121: #021 The Rock Issue

We're back at it! Rhys talks spam sushi, David talks scary rope-nessie and Buttons attempts to revive some olds and turn it into the news... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 201654 min

Ep 2020: #020 The Technical Issue

In unprecedented regularity, Rhys, David, and Buttons have uploaded their second podcast in 2 weeks! Though this episode is spookily plagued with all manner of technical issues. Is there a ghost in the machine?? Is the government trying to block our broadcasts?? Or is buttons just having a tough time of it all... tune in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 201652 min

Ep 1919: #019 The Plugging Issue

We're Back! After a VERY long hiatus, we've gotten together in the same dimension to bring you the very latest in cryptozoology! This episode sees a Jesus statue seeing, an old shark not seeing and buttons learning how many legs spiders have. Also, eyewitness accounts of Nessie and slow-moving UFO's chased by police in Ireland amongst other non-related banter! Could it get any more fun? Not likely! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 201653 min

Ep 1818: #018 The Free-Drugs Issue

In this issue, Rhys gets excited about inflatable space platforms, David gets excited about real estate, and Buttons gets excited about free drugs. Tonnes of Crypto goodness with an actual in-studio guest! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 201547 min

Ep 1717: #017 The X Rated Issue

In this issue, Rhys has better news than all of us... no surprise there - but this time its actual AMAZING! We also cover Robot Murder, Reptilians - and the ABC's (Alien Big Cats... fyi). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 201555 min

Ep 1616: #016 The Touching Flesh Issue

David, Rhys and Buttons all managed to all get in the same city and make this - the latest Cryptid Podcast! All manner to discover with us this week - wrist-watch stealing lizard men, actual audio from a bigfoot argument, Buttons discovers his house is haunted and we help advertise a double niche dating service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 201550 min

Ep 1515: #015 The Big Four Issue

After a much-anticipated wait... we made another podcast! Tune in to learn about truck driving eyewitnesses, furry trouts and man-eating robots! How much fun? too much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 20151h 3m

Ep 1313: #013 The Big Dopey Pond Issue

The show sees a man discover an 8ft croc under his bed, a Couple finds a horse on the garage roof and an NBA star is abducted by a UFO. Also, David Attenborough says Yeti could be real and a woman finds large bigfoot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 201354 min

Ep 1212: #012 The Fashion Issue

This show sees a Man try to smuggle live fish in NZ in his trouser pockets, Vampire graves discovered in Poland and phantom smells can predict the weather? Also, some real radio controlled dogs, a Frog that hears with its mouth and false memories implanted in mice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 201344 min

Ep 1111: #011 The Endeavour Issue

This week a 3yo finds a 500-year-old gold pendant, a heat wave brings a man back to life, and spooked baboons baffle Netherland zoo. Also, a man finds a fossilized Bigfoot head, David converts a sceptic, a squatch spotted in British Columbia and a very funny eyewitness account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 201351 min