Journey to the Fringe

Author: Journey to the Fringe

Thanks for checking out our podcast! We look at fringe topics often neglected, or ill discussed, in a light hearted and open manner. These topics run the gambit from the mundane water pollution, recycling, and tax evasion to the fantastical moth persons, time travellers, and paranormal. For us theres no cryptid too creepy, topic too trivial, or djinn to dreary. Also we like to do exposes on assholes of the UFO community. To keep things fresh (and also because we arent really sure how to start podcasts) we start every week off with a Fringey Mini recent news article and discussion (Its the podcast equivalent of not knowing what to do with your hands). And as we say in our intro from the unexplained to the mundane, join us on our journey to the fringe.
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The Stone Age of Cryptids
Episode 96
Friday, 28 November, 2025

You’ve heard of Mothman, but what if your winged cryptid crush has… stone skin, a French etymology, and a penchant for rooftop brooding? In this episode, we crack open the cathedral and peer into the eerie, misunderstood world of gargoyles. From their architectural origins as grotesque water spouts to their modern cryptid cameos—like the Butler Gargoyle of Pennsylvania—we explore whether these stony sentinels are protectors, predators, or just really dramatic lawn ornaments. Bonus: real-life sightings that’ll make you think twice about that statue on your neighbor’s roof.---Are gargoyles just spooky stone sculptures—or something more? This episode of Journey to the Fringe dives into the myth, history, and modern sightings of gargoyle-like cryptids, including the infamous Butler Gargoyle of Pennsylvania. We explore their Gothic roots, their misunderstood role as protectors, and chilling eyewitness accounts from across North America. If you’ve ever wondered whether Mothman has a rocky cousin, this one’s for you.---Sources Mentioned:• Cryptid Wiki• Phantoms and Monsters (Lon Strickler)• Mysterious Universe (Rob Morphy)