Creatures of the PNW; Montana Edition

In this wild episode, we dive into the legends of the Pukwudgie—a cranky little forest goblin with a grudge and a dart gun, basically your ex if they lived in the woods. Then it’s off to meet the Shunka Warak’in, a terrifying wolf-beast with the energy of a cryptid who’s late for their Tinder date. And just when you think it can’t get weirder, a giant monster grasshopper hops in, ready to ruin crops and your afternoon with equal enthusiasm. It’s folklore meets chaos, with just enough sass to make you question if your backyard is haunted—or just poorly landscaped.

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