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In this episode, we’re leaving behind prisons and ghost towns to meet Pennsylvania’s saddest cryptid: The Squonk.

Born from the lumberjack tall tales of the early 1900s, the Squonk is said to wander the hemlock forests of northern Pennsylvania. It’s described as a shy, wart-covered creature with saggy, ill-fitting skin, and the most unfortunate habit of crying nonstop. In fact, it’s so ashamed of its appearance that if cornered, it doesn’t fight or flee. Instead…it dissolves into a puddle of tears.

But the Squonk’s story isn’t just folklore. It’s seeped into pop culture too. From rock songs by Genesis and Steely Dan, to quirky festivals like Squonkapalooza in Johnstown, this little cryptid of sorrow has become a symbol of embracing imperfection and finding community in the weird and wonderful.

So grab a tissue, because this time our monster isn’t terrifying; it’s tragic. And maybe, just maybe, a little relatable.

Join us as we follow the tear-streaked trail of the Squonk through Pennsylvania’s forests and folklore.

The You Two Scare Me Podcast is hosted by Andi Zyvith and Feliz AndrewsOriginal Music by Stefan Tatka

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