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Cryptids Vol. 3: The Antarctic Cover-up | Predators Beneath the Ice

🕑 Added 2025-02-21 08:03:31 +0000 UTC

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Beth

Loved this. Giant spiders? I would leave them alone 😝

Massie

Giant ice spiders and undersea maglev trains. Best fanfic, ever.

Paul Davis

I've been asking about the immaculate constellation too I hope he does that episode soon

Paul Davis

Killer episode as always AJ and H-fish I just can't seem to get enough, always ready for the next one. Thanks guys

Dustin Ognowski

A Hecklefish cameo!??! 🤩

HollyJean Carrion

I love you guys. I love your show. I'm a double member here on patreon and also over at YouTube. I was hoping you guys could do a show on "Immaculate constellation.?? You guys give both sides of the story And most of the time when you divulge truth Some of the truth is new content even if I know the story from somewhere else + I got to know if that's real. We all should know whether it's real or not. And what exactly it means for humanity? Or does humanity have anything to do with it? I don't know. That's why I'm relying on you guys.. Love every single one of you, especially hecklefish that's my man. Good night and God bless

Matthew

Is it possible to put links in the description similar to YouTube?

Julie RN

The is the absolute best thing on YouTube. There are very few options that don’t kill my brain cells. I am so grateful to have something intelligent to watch. Thanks AJ!

Gary McDonald

Thanks

PDCates

You think crop circles are created without people? Surely, only the single circle type.

Tyler Barney

Two things I can’t get enough of is Cryptids and Antarctica put them together and you’re bound to get some fantastic content thank you AJ and team

Tyler Barney

Hell, yeah I love the Cryptid episodes. I know AJ said he doesn’t like them, but I absolutely can’t get enough. I think it is truly fascinating.

Adam McDonald

Keep it up guys loving it. You have convinced 4+ million humans to keep searching. Love these cryptids.

Steve Pisani

On the topic of Antarctica, has anyone at TWF ever been curious about what, specifically, goes on at the South Pole regarding the scientific research facility located there? It's one of a number of facilities shared by the shot-callers at Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and the rest of "The League of Authoritarian Gentlemen" in de facto control of the defense, intelligence, and legacy energy production businesses. Have you seen and heard the testimony in the link below regarding said installation? The account comes from Mr. Eric Hecker, who worked there for Raytheon as an emergency services contractor, specifically for fire prevention and suppression. He had unfettered access everywhere thereat. He spoke spoke at the National Press Club in 2023 and has done so publicly elsewhere as well, in addition to having his accounts published. Neither Raytheon, nor its subcontractors, nor the US government have sued him for slander, libel or, to my knowledge, anything else. His statement begins two hours and one minute into the video. Notice that, in a team of six witnesses selected by Dr. Steven Greer to present this matter to the world, Mr. Hecker batted last. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNAYUTpIQv8

Steve Pisani

Thank you for debunking this, while still noting, accurately, that Antarctica is less accessible and more weird than anywhere else on earth.

Adam (Pappy) Koehler

This was a great episode this time I caught it on YouTube first

Trent dummy what else would ya call me.

Excellent episode AJ n Crew 👍. You have the gift of storytelling. A diff time I think you’d be an a.m. rockstar. I always wondered; b4 the beginning of WF was it a difficult choice goin’ video over just audio? Or did you always feel you wanted picture?

Judy

I love how you use the background music from the movie the thing in this episode. Great job dude! I know it’s not just you. Great job everyone.

Judy

The plushy’s went out. I got mine a few days ago, so you should get yours anytime now.

Judy

You guys need to sell like a plastic fishbowl so we can keep our heckle fish in it. Hmmmm Judy should be part of your Merch crew🤣

Judy

You guys put out a great production and the fish is a giant Yahtzee!🐠

Judy

I love spiders, but not giant ones. What is up with Antarctica? Obviously there’s something up with it because they won’t let anybody down there.

Steve Pisani

Thanks for debunking this, plus finding the horse in the stable full of shit, as you often do. Antarctica is weird, even if most of the stories about it are penguin droppings.

Angela Fowles

Thank you AJ andthe team loved it <3

Shawn Young

Great show

HazyHebro

So awesome the editing you guys are doing for these videos, AJ good call buddy. Between your homework and story telling abilities you guys are on the right path.

The Why Files

Omg I love you guys. Yes she is serious (been one of our best supporters since I can remember) how amazing ♥️♥️♥️ I will send DS a nice gift certificate to cover costs!!!

JohnZ65

I remember watching that film when we had movie night at university. It was and is one of the best films I've ever seen and even at the very end, you still don't know who's who.

Mama Mia

For real? Can you email me at alienlover73@gmail.com so I can send out address info?

SGTquig

Great episode!!

SGTquig

TWF team giving out storylines that somebody’s going to steal and make a video game out of, again. 🤣

Jessica Abbene

Tetradecapus!!!!!!!

nita derouen

I just noted your profile name! I’m a CRNA! Thank you for what you do!

DS_the_RN

I’m standing in my kitchen eating Anna’s Ginger Cookies. I’ve eaten the whole box now 😆

DS_the_RN

I have an extra Hecklefish ordered by accident. I believe he is still in his little bag. I would be willing to send it to you for free. He should have a loving home. No scam. No tricks. I’ve been a Patreon member since they had Patreon. I’d like you to have it.

DS_the_RN

Same here and wondering the same. I can’t really afford to pay twice.

DS_the_RN

Thanks, again, for your hard work on a great episode. I’ve long believed UAPs are FROM HERE. The ocean is so unexplored and we know extremeophiles are down there, living. I can’t tell you how thankful I am to have The Why Files bring some levity to my life.

MysTerri

I'll never look at Sushi the same again

Kevin McBride

LOVE all your work!! When might we get a crab-cat plushie?!? ;-)

Susan Towers

My Hecklefish plushie thanks you in advance for any input!

Susan Towers

Loved the old school presentation! Great episode! Little disappointed, as a Patreon member who owns more merch than necessary, that I now should become a YouTube member to get discount access. I’ve been a fan since the beginning. I thought joining Patreon was the best way to support the show? Should I cancel my subscription to support on YouTube now?

Debo

Thanks AJ! AJ did you ever hear the story about #FORTKNOX and the gold being stolen? I just saw this clip. I never heard anything of buy if anybody did you would have I figured. 😂 Plus, it’s in the news right now with #DOGE https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B2aSXG3CC/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🇺🇸🫶🇺🇸🌎🫶 #Truth

Mama Mia

When will Hecklefish Plushie be available in Canada??! I will pay extra shipping. Or is Hecklefish going to take over Canada?! I would be okay w that!!!! Love that fish and Gertie 🐫❤️

Michael Mitchell

I remember the original movie "The Thing" which I saw as a kid and it scared the hell out of me. This, as a movie, would do the same decades later. True? I think not.

Davey_D

"Luckily, whales are peaceful." Unfortunately, humans aren't.

The Neoborn Caveman Show

It was good fun today. Antarctica used to be a wetland, so, there are buried secrets, literally. The most dangerous, as always, is human hubris and corrupt, fallen people playing God. And there is no reason to trust any government would ever be honest and trustworthy…

AntCus

Creepy episode, absolutely love it. I know everyone says it, but AJ, you're a great storyteller.

TXHillCountryGal

Well produced episode, great story and creepy musical background to emphasize all the super scary points. This episode was arachnophobia on steroids. AJ, you are a master storyteller with your comic relief Hecklefish. Thank you for a tad of respite from reality! Always look forward to your shows, you and your team are the best! A+

Heidi Pfaff

This was a scary but I loved it!!! AJ you always amaze me! Thank you for another great episode!!!

Michael West

Good stuff.

Chris

Another amazing episode. As always 🦀🐱

John Seychel

Cool story thanks! Well done..

Heidi Fairchild

What’s the book under Magicians of the Gods?👀

Karlee Keffer

Hmm..reminded me of the movie The Thing. Still good though!

Mike J

Loved the episode my 4 year old son loves heckle fish he just received his plushy

nita derouen

Fantastic episode!!!! Watched drinking hot cocoa from my Mount Mother €#%* Haynes mug in my footy PJs

Lee Cole

Nice work WF had to watch it twice to get everything. Really look forward to your shows.Thanks for the break from the game we call life👍 Any info on the prison plant theory episode. I remember you asked if we’d like to see one. I would oh a the Dulles brothers it’s time. To you an everyone behind the scenes. You loved you are appreciate. Thank you

FlightRisk

Great episode folks! Really enjoyed it. Thank you!!

Robert Moon

Loving the new episodes. Does anyone know if the new staff is already involved in these?

Robert Moon

That was my first thought too! John Carpenter's "Thing"!

Jerry P566

Great episode...gotta love Hecklefish!

Travis Helms

Watching it right now! It always makes my day when a new video pops up! Love you guys! 💝

Mike Robinson

Believe it is gertie24

B B

Now I’ll go watch on YouTube 😬

Pamela Park

I had the novel Cold People by Tom Rob Smith in my head throughout this episode!

Richard

This is another great episode. Thanks for keeping it up. I know the Admirable Byrd stuff has been mostly debunked but I don't think I've ever seen a full report of what he found in Antarctica. AND we know that Nazis are still very much a thing. Has there been any more information about that trip? I know the official "journal" doesn't reveal as much as hoped but it feels like something was left out.

Lee Huftalen

Episode was fantastic! As a Thing fan, I looked forward to really cool store merch with rendered pics of the cryptids… but UGH.. the merch for this episode is just a bland and simple map/badge. 😕

Pete Mitchell

Great job and great episode! Good thing Lovecraft was writing prior to the Antarctic treaty or we wouldn't have a heads up about the Shoggoths. At the Mountains of Madness is arguably his best story. Definitely saw the parallels to The Thing very early in the episode, it's just not a very quotable movie...Yeah, f*ck you, too! Hehe, that'll work :)

Cee

Can anyone help me find the passcode so I can see the Patreon members merch, for the life of me I cannot figure it out😬 Nevermind, I found it, just had to open my eyeballs😂

AndreaV

Loved the episode, reminiscent of The Thing (which I first saw in the 90s I think) and recognizing the SF story it was based on, which I read when I was a teenager, sometime in the 70s I think. I remember it being one of the stories that actually kept me awake at night (and believe me, I was a pretty tough cookie back then, much more squeamish these days). Also, a particular episode of The Mandalorian springs to mind. You never disappoint!

The Blind Gamer

This was a fantastic episode! Thank you guys for all that you do. Also if I had to put money on the Arctic creatures versus The Crab cat my money will always be on the Crab cat!

Chris Conlan

OMG - can’t wait to watch !!! I’m so hype right now content has been so good! Tips cap to The Why Files crew 🔥🔥

Ron Rhodes

Another awesome show. Thanks AJ! Love the channel and I look forward to watching new episodes and compilations!

Raithe77

Thanks AJ and Why Files team, I enjoy the crypteds videos, especially the debunking :) Would have liked the Nessy to be real though as that was the first strange story my mum told me about when I was about 5 or 6. She enjoyed the yeti as well, ufo's, etc. Even as a kid I was suss about that one. Wish I had the book she had in the 60's was well done for the time.

Autumn Spredemann

Absolutely epic video, bravo WF team! Glad I didn't run into any giant nightmare murder spiders on my Antarctica cruise last Feb. 😉 I live in the Bolivian Amazon (fun fact: we have the largest spiders on earth), and those suckers look cute compared to what AJ just described. (Lol)

Deirdre a greene

Worth my $50 a month.

jay

Honey wake up, AJ and the fish uploaded a new video

Dustin Ognowski

Nice! Been looking forward to this one.

Lee Payne (LRP)

Another excellent video. Was that Dan Aykroyd's Crystal Skull Vodka next to Hecklefish's bowl?

Eric M.

Well done guys

mSkywalker18

You made my day!!! =)

Richard hill

awesome episode guys , more antarctic stuff :)

Tommy Re

Outstanding!!! Thank You!!!!

Dutch

The government is fond of hiding things. They also like to let conspiracy theories do the heavy lifting while the more mundane secrets are protected. People like the bright shining things. Good episode.

SoapFlakes

Another great story guys well-done... 👏🏼👏🏼🏆

Geejas

" I ain't goin with Windows" . Great episode. The Thing and Alien mashup. Keep up the great work.

Steven Chell

Would be cool if we could go to Antarctica and actually send teams to investigate with scientists like on history channel or something but I'm sure our government has sent teams there secretly and discovered aliens

Kat

I really enjoyed this while nervously looking forward to the debunk at the end. I wholeheartedly agree...anything lurking under the ice should be given a body swerve. There is (probably....hopefully.... fake) news going around that human/animal hybridisation has been sanctioned in Japan. Scary.

Wendy Olson

Thank you AJ for making this even though we know cryptids aren't your favorite 👣😁

Tim

Loved it, thank you AJ, and hecklefish!

Judy and Dave

Going to watch now, so excited.... thank you AJ and team❤️

TheCuriousNoggin

Back after the Video, this one was very good as always. Good Job Aj, Hecklefish, & the Team. Learned lots from Aj, and Hecklefish. Cant wait for next Thursday.

Kelly Robinson

Another most enjoyable video! I’m now late for work, because I had to watch it before getting in the shower 🚿🤷🏻‍♀️😂

Travis Terry

As I mentioned in the AMA, heavy Cthulhu vibes going on in this legend/internet myth. I mean according to the lore the ancient city of R’lyeh is somewhere off the coast of Antarctica. Loved the episode.

Jeanne

Just received my Hecklefish! Love it❤️❤️❤️❤️

rob denton

Awesome episode 👏👏👏

Karl poff

Awesome

Eden

This was great,,,very interesting,,,stryders,,the Dutch use this word for spiders as I remember ..

Jamie Johnson

Great episode !!!!!

DelicateDeviant

Such a good episode! Loved it!

Ian Mcneil

Awesome

RileyRoo

Yay!

Cin Olofsson

✨ woke up to feed the baby and score!

Jigsaw

Yes, but I will have to watch it in the morning. Now I have something to look forward to.

TheCuriousNoggin

Happy Early Birthday.

TheCuriousNoggin

Cannot wait to see where this rabbit hole takes me. And what Hecklefish will also Teach me along the way. Between the two, I Have not decided which has been more informative, will get back to you on that.