Episode 34: Live From HCLS Fan Fest: Cryptids of the Gulf Coast

Grotesque Tea, is a dark podcast that covers true crime, as well as the creepy, macabre, and supernatural. As such, may not be suitable for all audiences. Listeners discretion, is advised.

This week features a recording of a live presentation of local cryptids who call the northern Gulf Coast home. This episode was recorded at the Hancock County Library Fan Fest on 4/26/2026.

Sources Used in this episode:

Rougarou

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rougarou

https://mytpl.org/project/rougarou-the-swamp-werewolf/

https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Rougarou

https://blog.nwf.org/2019/10/save-the-swamp-but-beware-the-rougarou/

https://64parishes.org/entry/rougarou

Père Malfaithttps://buffymegaxover.fandom.com/wiki/P%C3%A8re_Malfait

https://coffeehousewriters.com/louisianas-cajun-boogeymen/

https://www.vampires.com/pere-malfait-the-cajun-boogeyman/