Scary Spirits Podcast Episode SSP264 - Frogman (2023)

Step into the shadowy crossroads where folklore, eyewitness testimony, and cinematic interpretation converge—because this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Greg guides us into the realm of the unexplained with a creature rooted not in distant legend, but in local lore. In the spirit of careful cryptozoological inquiry, Karen and Greg turn their attention to the 2023 found-footage curiosity Frogman, a film that dares to explore one of Ohio’s most curious amphibian enigmas. Much like the documented patterns of regional monster sightings cataloged over decades, the Loveland Frogman—an enduring figure in Midwestern mystery—takes center stage as both subject and inspiration. With an investigator’s eye and a storyteller’s instinct, your hosts examine the film’s narrative, authenticity, and its place within the broader tradition of cryptid cinema. Does Frogman offer compelling “evidence,” or does it merely echo the familiar rhythms of modern folklore? As Loren Coleman himself might suggest, the truth lies somewhere between belief and skepticism—and that tension is where the real fascination begins. Of course, no expedition into the unknown would be complete without ritual—so Karen and Greg complement their analysis with a carefully crafted “Frog Man” cocktail, a libation as enigmatic as the creature itself. Whether you’re a seasoned cryptid enthusiast or a curious skeptic, this episode invites you to sip, speculate, and perhaps reconsider what might be lurking just beyond the edge of the known world. Tune in, keep your senses sharp, and remember: sometimes the strangest creatures are the ones closest to home. Frog Man Cocktail • vodka • orange juice • Mountain Dew Citrus Soda (alt: orange soda) Instructions: 1. You just mix 1/3 vodka with 1/3 orange juice and 1/3 mountain dew in a beer mug. Source: cocktailbuilder.com A Brief Synopsis: In 1999, a 12-year-old named Dallas Kyle captures footage of the mythical creature, Frogman, but no one believes it is real. Twenty years later, he returns to the same place with his friends to obtain irrefutable proof that it exists. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: • Karen gives us some background on Loveland, Ohio and the Loveland Frogman. • Greg makes a reference to the song “Getting Better” by The Beatles. • We learn that no state in the United States has an official cryptid. Our rating of the film: 4 Cocktails Rating This movie was so bad that it took us 4 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! https://surveys.blubrry.com/scary_spi... All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page: https://darkowlrecords.bandcamp.com/ Get social with us! • Facebook:   / scaryspiritspodcast   • Instagram:   / scaryspiritspodcast   • Follow us on Twitter @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Visit our store: https://my-store-11683722.creator-spr... As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links. Please Like and Subscribe!