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Hosted by CJ Blackburn & Kara Russo · fiction · EN
Welcome to Campfire Files, where the truth is out there, lurking in the shadows. Join us as we delve into the eerie world of cryptids, ghosts, and the unexplained. Each episode uncovers chilling tales, spine-tingling eyewitness accounts, and insights that challenge the boundaries of reality. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, prepare for a journey into the unknown that will leave you questioning everything. Tune in and remember, keep the fire burning.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Campfire Files, where the truth is out there, lurking in the shadows. Join us as we delve into the eerie world of cryptids, ghosts, and the unexplained. Each episode uncovers chilling tales, spine-tingling eyewitness accounts, and insights that challenge the boundaries of reality.
Campfire Files is hosted by CJ Blackburn & Kara Russo. The show has published 52 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "2nd Anniversary Special!" (23 October 2026, 96 minutes), "Episode 50: The French Beast" (12 October 2026, 61 minutes), and "Episode 49: Ghosts of the Shenandoah Valley" (28 September 2026, 61 minutes).
Campfire Files publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 52 episodes.
Booking probability for Campfire Files is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Campfire Files requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Campfire Files's contact route on record: public web form.
CJ Blackburn & Kara Russo hosts Campfire Files, a fiction podcast with 52 episodes published.
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Episode #52
Join us for Trivia Night! We bring back most of guests for a competition of Who knows the most about Cryptids and the Paranormal! Thank you all for listening over the past two years. Here's to another!
Episode #51
Journey to Gévaudan, a historical region in southern central France, as we discuss and discover a beast that just leaves so many questions left unanswered. We also feature a new guest to our podcast, a big believer in...
Episode #50
Journey with us to the Shenandoah Valley to explore some spooky stories and lore.
Episode #49
Join us deep in the Italian woods, a man claimed to encounter a terrifying, hairy creature unlike anything he'd ever seen. Explore the mystery of the Monster of Scheggia and discover what may have been lurking in the...
Episode #48
Step beyond the veil as we dive into the fascinating and mysterious world of the ancient Egyptian gods. We explore the legends, supernatural powers, rituals, and the paranormal stories that have kept their mysteries...
Episode #47
Join us tonight as we discuss the legend of the Crawford Monster. What really was it? And why was it only seen once?
Episode #46
Journey deep into the dense jungles of the Congo as we explore the legend of Mokele-Mbembe, the mysterious creature said to dwell in the remote rivers and swamps of Central Africa. Is it a surviving dinosaur, an...
Episode #45
Join us literally around the campfire! Enjoy some of our favorite stories about the stars as we record live around the campfire.
Episode #44
Happy 250th America! Tonight we dive into the famous hauntings of one of America's most iconic buildings, The White House. With 132 rooms, being 226 years old, and with Mary Todd Lincoln residing there. There is no...
Episode #43
After the devastating 2011 Joplin tornado, several children reported seeing mysterious winged beings they called the Butterfly People, figures they believed protected them during the storm. Were they angels, a response...
Episode #42
<p>In this episode we explore the chilling legend of the Bell Witch, a mysterious entity said to have haunted a Tennessee family in the early 1800s. Was it a spirit, a hoax, or something stranger? Tune in as we uncover...
Episode #41
<p>We visited probably one of the scariest websites on the internet, Reddit. Listen in as we read some of the spookiest stories and encounters! </p>
Episode #40
<p>We have a very special guest tonight! Listen in as she tells us about a haunting from her childhood. We also Step into a world where folklore and nature intertwine, we are talking about fairy rings. Found in forests...
Episode #39
<p>Tonight we explore the rich and fascinating lore of unicorns. From ancient sightings and medieval legends to their deeper symbolism and darker interpretations. Along the way, we uncover eerie encounter stories that...
Episode #38
<p>The Valley of the Headless Men. In this episode, we explore the eerie legends surrounding the valley, from vanished gold seekers to decapitated bodies discovered under unexplained circumstances. Is it cursed land, a...
Episode #37
<p>Tonight we explore the ancient Thunderbird. Join us on a stormy night to discuss what really moves storms through the skies. </p>
Episode #36
<p>Join us for an extremely special episode with a very special guest. we dive into the chilling legend of Aicha Qandisha, a mysterious spirit from Moroccan folklore said to lure unsuspecting victims near rivers and...
Episode #35
<p>let's explore the eerie legend of the American Goatman from its mysterious origins to unsettling eyewitness encounters. Hear chilling sighting stories and discover the theories behind one of America’s most haunting...
Episode #34
<p>Join us on a cold night around the campfire as CJ chills us to the core with some Inuit Folklore and a quick mention of a special groundhog. <br> We explore an Inuit Mythical creature, a Goddess, and well we are not...
Episode #33
<p>We explore the legend of the Kikiyana, a figure from folklore known for haunting the night and preying on those who wander alone.</p>
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