From Bigfoot to Lake Monsters: Loren Coleman Discusses the Current State of Cryptozoology

Loren Coleman is a legendary figure in the world of cryptozoology, and chatted to us about the evolution of the field over the six decades he's been involved. We talked about the impact of social media 'influencer' culture and A.I. on cryptozoology, and the cultural significance of legendary creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. The International Cryptozoology Museum: https://cryptozoologymuseum.com/ Support The Daily Grail for more interviews like this via Patreon:   / dailygrail   And remember to subscribe to be notified when we drop future interviews! 00:00 Teaser 00:30 Introducing Loren Coleman 01:07 The Current State of Cryptozoology 05:41 Cryptozoology Versus the Paranormal and Conspiracies 08:36 Negative Effects on Cryptozoology of Social Media, Influencer Culture, and Generative AI Videos 11:52 Gregory Forth's Research Into the Possible Modern Day Survival of the Flores 'Hobbits' 14:10 The Role of Wealthy Patrons in Cryptozoology 15:51 Mormon Interest in Cryptozoology and the Search for Bigfoot 17:14 The Legacy of Jeff Meldrum and His Contributions 21:04 The Future of Cryptozoology and Technological Innovations Like Drone Surveillance 26:15 De-extinction of the Thylacine, Woolly Mammoth and Other Lost Animals 28:07 Ethics of Discovery: Protecting Bigfoot and Other Cryptids 39:07 The Search for the Thylacine 41:17 Future Discoveries in Cryptozoology 43:33 Whale Penises and Sea Serpents 45:52 The Patterson-Gimlin Film Debate 48:34 Challenges of Lake Monsters 52:38 Getting Started in Cryptozoology 55:00 Exploring the Cryptozoology Museum 57:28 Wrap up