Episode 343

Andy McGrath on Beasts of Britain, Cryptid Encounters & the Hunt for the Unknown

Published on: 18th September, 2025

In this episode of Pursuit of the Paranormal Podcast, we sit down with Andy McGrath – cryptozoologist, author of Beasts of Britain, and one of the UK’s leading voices in the search for mysterious creatures. Andy shares his insights into cryptid encounters across the UK, including Bigfoot, lake monsters, wild men, and other unexplained beasts that continue to spark fascination and fear.

We explore his decades of research, the cultural impact of cryptids, and what it really takes to investigate reports of the extraordinary. Whether you’re intrigued by British Bigfoot sightings, fascinated by tales of water monsters, or curious about how folklore blends with fieldwork, this conversation with Andy McGrath is one you won’t want to miss.


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Pursuit of the Paranormal
Paranormal investigations, UFO and UAP encounters, cryptids, and unexplained mysteries
Join Ash and Greg each week on Pursuit of the Paranormal, a UK-based paranormal podcast exploring the strange, unexplained, and unknown.

From paranormal investigations and ghost encounters to UAP/UFO sightings, cryptids, poltergeists, and government-covered mysteries, Ash and Greg dive into lesser-known cases that challenge what we think we know about reality.

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Pursuit of the Paranormal is where curiosity meets cold spots. Hosted by Greg & Ash, we dive into ghosts, UFOs/UAPs, cryptids, hauntings, and high strangeness with an open mind and a healthy dose of evidence-led thinking. Each week we investigate historic locations, unpack famous cases, and bring on researchers, experiencers, skeptics, scientists, and investigators for unfiltered conversations that challenge what we think we know.
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