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Podcast episodes about Kushtaka

Also called Kóoshdaa káa, Land otter man, Otterman

The 10 best episodes we found about Kushtaka, from 10 different shows. Recent and well-loved episodes first.

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Alaska — The Kushtaka
Backwoods Bigfoot Stories May 17, 2026 · 59 min
Alaska doesn't just have Bigfoot. It has something older.This is the second stop on our cryptid road trip across America. Last time out, we worked the longleaf pine country of Alabama and the legend of the White Thang. Tonight we head north to the rain coast…
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Kushtaka: John Carpenter's The Otter Thing
Greg's Cryptid Corner Aug 12, 2026 · 35 min
Today we're camping in Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan, Alaska and keeping our ears open for the sounds of the Kushtaka, a cryptid from Tlingit folklore that has been talked about for thousands of years. But the big question is: is this creature friend or…
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Alaska's Otterman/Kushtaka
Expanded Perspectives Dec 7, 2015 · 59 min
On this episode of Expanded Perspectives the guys talk about a recent Texas witness at Hutto who reported watching a sphere shaped UFO near ground level emitting a green light that appeared to be searching for something, then how scientist's still don't know…
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The Legend of the Kushtaka
Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Podcast Jan 5, 2021 · 50 min
In Southern Alaska, Tlingit lore says the Kushtaka are half man, half otter beasts that terrorize people. We dive into both historical and contemporary encounters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
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STORIES OF KUSHTAKA
True scary stories with Edi Sep 15, 2021 · 47 min
The Alaskan Triangle is considered by many to be one of the more dangerous areas of the world to visit. With disappearances in the tens of thousands, theories of why have ranged from science to folklore. One such theory comes from the Tlingit tribe of…
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1920 Alaska: Kushtaka Whispered the Trappers' Names From the Trees
Real Life Historical Events Sep 8, 2026 · 42 min
The Kushtaka legend comes alive in this chilling tale of Alaska fur trappers in 1920. Deep in the frozen wilderness, the men encounter a shape-shifting creature from Tlingit folklore that seems to know their names. Was it an ancient warning, a deadly…
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Winter Storm Special: Stallo, Kushtaka & Strzyga - Northern Predators from Frozen Folklore
Freaky Folklore Jan 26, 2026 · 112 min
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Voices in the Forest - The Kushtaka
CruiseTipsTV Unplugged - Cruise Tips and More Apr 4, 2026 · 14 min
In Haines, Alaska, the wilderness doesn't just surround you… it watches. In this episode of CruiseTipsTV Unplugged: Alaska Lore & Legends, we explore the story of the Kushtaka, a shape-shifting presence said to mimic human voices and lure people into the…
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Kushtaka
RUN, FOOL! Apr 8, 2025 · 33 min
Rodney’s old friend joins a survivalist group deep in the Alaskan Wilderness, only to discover that a shape-shifting creature lurks in the shadows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
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The Kushtaka: A Familiar Deception
What Lurks North Jul 8, 2026 · 12 min
DM THE WLN HOST! CLICK HERE Not every cry for help should be answered. Deep in the mist-covered waterways of northern Canada, stories tell of a being that can wear many faces and speak with many voices. The Kushtaka is said to lure travelers from safety…
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