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Tunnels of Terror: The Cryptid Connection

Deep beneath New Jersey's Pine Barrens, something impossible exists. A vast network of caves pulses with electrical energy that shouldn't exist in sedimentary rock.

Scientists found identical formations in West Virginia, Oklahoma, and the Congo Basin. Each location harbors its own legendary creature - the Jersey Devil, the Flatwoods Monster, the Adair Beast, and Mokele-mbembe.

The underground grids match perfectly, creating a mathematical pattern that grows larger each year. These tunnels stretch toward a central point, as if following an ancient blueprint.

Government researchers noticed one final detail: the electrical signatures aren't random noise. They form precise, repeating sequences - too exact to occur naturally.

Tunnels of Terror: The Cryptid Connection

Comments

I know crypteds is a tough subject, no bigfoot bones, no skulls, just footprints. The lack of any dna evidence. Stay open minded and keep moving forward.

David Leatherman

Regarding the edging please : there way too much black time transition between the scenes. I don’t know how it’s called but the black scene last way to long, it’s very uncontrollable (my eyes need to adjusts constantly … it’s not normal). Same for the blurry effect taking place sometime when changing scenes, it’s needs to be less long. Please consider

Samar El Hraiki

First day on Patreon, Love watching this way!!

Justin Long

Hey all, does anyone know if there is an long episode about weather influencing ? I heard AJ talk about Harp in one of the compilations but is there a long episode about this subject ?

Gushi 1011

I was a bit late on this episode as I've had some family issues to sort out, but it was definitely worth the wait. Superb delivery as always by AJ and Hecklefish was more hilarious than ever. Get that t-shirt made!

Mikey Jay

I agree with AJ. I personally like the idea of cryptids but very much a sceptic as most "evidence" resembles very bad special effects from the 50's.

Raithe77

Just watched The Why Files Backstage and it killllls me to see how exhausted you are, AJ. My husband and I watched a couple of older episodes the other night and were commenting how different you look nowadays, just two years later, and how much shorter the episodes were then. We are both hoping you might consider going back to somewhat shorter episodes. We don’t want you burning out. And we really do enjoy the shorter episodes and don’t mind less production. I wonder how many viewers feel the same? Can you make The Why Files theme song available on iTunes? Have you ever heard the Chipmunks Christmas album? Maybe Hecklefish could do his own Christmas album. I’d buy the chit out of that 😆

Kat TheCardboardKitty

So.. I live in Burlington County. I'm on the river, but seriously, I go to the Pines all the time.. I have a cousin who lives down in Atco, my daughter goes to gymnastics out off 206.. the base is like 30 minutes from my house.. I've never had an experience, but man.. I know a LOT of people who have told me stories.. probably folklore, I'm only at the beginning of the video, but man.. this hits very close to home AJ. Literally!

Anthony Blacker

Enjoyed this episode, especially because I’m still in Rehab center. it was comforting to see something familiar that I’ve so enjoyed at home in the past.

Skinny Piglet

Love everything you do and I've never had a complaint. But... That like "hard rock" drumming music that was the background music from around 17:30 to 18:40.... It would be best if you didn't use that again, as it takes away from what you are saying and doesn't match the overall mood/structure of the day episode, or show. Maybe I'm being hyperbolic and it's no big deal to anyone else, but it was driving me crazy... And I couldn't focus on a word coming out of your mouth haha. Anyways, great episode as always. You've been one of the best shows on YouTube for... years now, so thanks for all you have done and do!

Brandon Hocker

Hey!! I love the episode!! That was a good cryptids volume!! That being said, I couldn’t get enough why files and I’ve watched and seen them all!! I am wondering if at all you may have a list of recommended channels and YouTubers we could maybe get from you? They aren’t gonna be near as good and you’ll always have my loyalty! I know the three dollar a month deal Isn’t much but I’ve NEVER paid for a subscription like that and I likely never will again!! Anyways, just asking!!! Thank you guys and we love you all!

Michael Gorby

What I didn’t hear mentioned was the impact of those electromagnetic fields on the brain impacting perception. Is there a link between those fields and people seeing odd things?

Jerry Taylor

I wore my Kolchak shirt listening to the episode!

Jerry Taylor

Great video

Jason Mitchell

Not sure if anyone else got this, but I was getting a Kolchak: The Night Stalker vibe, when you were telling the creature bit. Loved it. I thought how cool if you could ever do a spoof on it. I know, unlikely, but still.... 👹

Tim Murphy

Loved the episode. Unlike you, I really like cryptid stories.

AndreaV

I’m born and raised in Jersey this story and the devil Tree. You need to do story .. love this podcasts

Jeff R

Happy to see you posting! Thanks for the video. I always thought the jersey devil was a displaced flying fox-

Jessica Abbene

I have a crazy question? Who is doing the sound track for the WF song, the reason I was wanting to know is because I play guitar,drums and a little bass guitar and I would like to put some lead guitar with the song if that's okay with you

Paul Davis

Have you thought about adding coffees to the store? Coffee goood ☕

Grumpy Old Dude

You really should make an album 😊. Someday 😉

nannanom nanna

Loved it!😄

nannanom nanna

The family Bigfoot ending was beautiful

Deirdre a greene

AJ and the Crue!! Rockin it as always ;) One of the finest episodes yet! Compelling say the least. Keep goin everyone, every time. Signing off somewhere deep in the Nevada desert. -Buford T. Justice

Trent dummy what else would ya call me.

@AJ its good to hear you're doing better. Bud, you need to pace yourself.

William Kennison

Thank you for another thought-provoking episode and a different perspective.

Djinn

I got the Why Files itch about 3-4 months ago , I watched every video you’ve done in the span of about 3 days, and became a Patreon member right then. You and your team have a real talent, the alien stuff is by far my favorite. Hey AJ I wish ya would’ve stayed in Scottsdale, just so that I might run into ya at the store or gas station so that I could shake your hand and say hello in person. Is there a copy anywhere of the treaty that Eisenhower signed with the aliens so that I could read the contents? You’ve made a huge fan of the work you and your team do… Cheers to the whole gang🍻

Woody

Show was great! We have another one for you. The bunyip in Australia. It’s Australian Aboriginal mythology.

Gini and Rick

Had fun. Learned stuff. I hate cryptids, too. Thanks, I'll keep listening for good music wherever I may hear it.

Steve Pisani

First and foremost AJ, thank you for doing the cryptic episode even though I know you don’t like it. I appreciate it greatly. I think you do the rest of the team as well 🫶🏼 Very much enjoy the episode 🦀😺

Chris

Where can you download the theme song or have you done that yet

Colin Blackmore

Loved the episode guys. AJ and HF at their best. Can't wait fr nxt episode xxxxxx

Janet Thomson

What I do know is that Bigfoot sightings coincide with UFO sightings too. As I always said, Bigfoot is just as illusive as the Gray's.

John Seychel

We get happy when we see a new episode has come out!

Joanie Yannotti

So do we!! Won't be long... this year has been challenging.

The Why Files

Awesome work WF? team! No matter the subject, you always make it so interesting to watch!

mSkywalker18

I second this. Gino’s story hour… lol

Disorderly Cone

I miss premiers. I miss the chat. Last few episodes have been released in the middle of the night or early early morning. I understand you want to get them out but I do miss the community.

CF

Thanks for bending to the will of the people! Nicely done. My first episode as a Patreon member!

Jewels

I have a family member that was In the pine barrens camping and swears she saw the Jersey devil and their dogs went nuts this was about 30+ years ago

Steven Chell

Whenever I go down to our family beach house in south Jersey we always stop at smithville they have so much Jersey devil stuff a whole store actually dedicated to it. Also our hockey team is the Jersey devils

Steven Chell

I live in Jersey about 30-45 mins from the pine barrens and I never knew that

Steven Chell

Yes I love to see the YouTooz that I'm going to be getting. Can't wait to have it on my desk! Way to go A.J. , Hecklefish and the crew. You "always" make it worth the way. Hope the Wizard can catch you all on Friday morning. Big hug 🤗

Mark Rizzo

Great way to end the day! Would Hecklefish be considered a cryptid? Would sort of explain the dynamic of your relationship. Hmm. Peace!

Pete Mitchell

Great

Lone Wolf

Your the guys are the best. Thanks for all the great effort. Can really see all the hard work you and the entire crew put into each and every episode. Much appreciated. Oh yeah. Glad you’re feeling better.

KA

Loved it! The "energy" generated by flowing water is interesting. Hard not to believe it, since people can locate underground aquafers by dowsing. It's really remarkable. Not sure about cryptids, except Bigfoot. But weird electrical energy patterns over cave systems? That's not a stretch for me. Anyway, great episode!

Trish Edwards

Don't ever feel ashamed of burnout or writers block. We are here for you A.J. and the Gentile Team. 🫶&🐡

Robert Ivancic

Loved the Jersey Devil part, grew up in the Pine Barrens. Saw lots of crazy stuff there!!!

Bob Jonas

We all know how much AJ enjoys these cryptid stories (NOT).

Jigsaw

I grew up in Ireland and yes it is very serious! Fairies and leprechauns are regarded as more than lore. I remember tales of banshees too!

Michelle Jackson

Thank you!

chellEchell

That was very interesting! Thx WF Fam😀

D.Shepherd

Great episode! Interesting fact, Smokey and Bandit was filmed all around where I live here in North Georgia.

Michael Goad

Are fairies considered cryptids? You could do one and address the lore and how in Ireland it is still a serious thing.

Patrick Thomas

Enjoy Northrock!

The Why Files

The high light of the day. thanks not one streamer does it like you. Stay Real

Albert Deleon

Fun episode! Thanks AJ and TWF team ❤️

Octavia

Please look into vitamin D3/magnesium. It will really help you in my personal opinion.

judson Somerville

I couldn’t stop checking all platforms like a crackhead I needed my whyfiles fix 😂

Tasha Coleman

I watched (on youtube) the intro and I stopped at Smokie and The Bandit - One of My Favorite Movies when I was growing up. From the movie the line came to mind "Hey Daddy, look at that aligator" - "That reminds me, I got to call your Mama tonight". Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gealson - RIP). The oldies hit for me. I used to talk on the CB Radio when I was a teenager. My Handle was Jig Saw John but after a few times I shortened the handle to Jig Saw. Someone misheard me and called me Jake - so Jake stuck as I was growing up. I'm going to watch the epsiode now while I eat my Honey Roasted Turkey Hogie from Wawa. Thank you AJ, Jen, Gino, Victoria, The Writers, The Video Editors, The Why Files Staff, S.M.K. (thank you for the Faboulous Art that you create Sir), The Complete Group of Moderators from Discord. Finally to my Lord HeckleFish who is a Fair but extrict Lord.

John DeSantis

Had to find a cool story! 🤣

The Why Files

Thank you!

The Why Files

The girls made me do it …. 😁

The Why Files

Sure glad to have you here!! Welcome!

The Why Files

I'm SO Glad You're All Back!!! 😁👍❤️ I think A Lot of ppl would agree that we missed y'all. You've had a rough go lately.

My Pet Giraffe

I just signed up today for Patreon pretty much exclusively for your channel because I am so excited you dropped a new video! Woo Gertie's hump day!

Rob_0t

Welcome back! I missed you and the hecklefish. ❤️

Joe Mustonen

Thanks to Patreon I came here for a different creator and it played this instead. SWEEETT!

Kyle Trimbach

Cryptids? Who kidnapped AJ and we want him back. : -). Another good one.

MikeD

Been waiting for this to drop…… got my itch scratched now…..glad you’re feeling better AJ………

Nick

God, i love this show. It's Scooby Doo for grownups. With a talking fish.

Armando Mistral

Is it just me or did Heckle Fish get a tan hahaha

McCloud

Glad you're feeling better. Welcome back 😁

Paul Davis

Bliss got my Why Files fix <3 Love it love it love it <3 Have a awesome day AJ and Crew thankyou Kiora <3

Angela Fowles

Great episode...gotta love Hecklefish!

Jerry P566

Like AJ, I'm not really a cryptid fan, but you definitely hooked me with the USGS connection. Great stuff Why Team and welcome back! ❤️

Autumn Spredemann

Love that print work as well! I still work at a DTF shop that does print merch, so i have a soft spot for great screen work. All the best for 2025 to you all!

PICKETT

Same ... ha!!

The Why Files

Can always tell the long time premiere attending folks by the Let's Goooo!!!

The Why Files

Me too ;)

The Why Files

We will be doing a Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years long ones like last year ... and back on the regular - the plan is by 2025.

The Why Files

I love that!!! Hope you enjoy! Thanks for your sweet note on the Backstage.

The Why Files

For artwork we have an amazing digital guy - S.M.K. at www.tinybirdpress.com and the rest is me and my boys - the editors. But things will be growing in 2025!

The Why Files

Woo hoo 🙌. Instant dopamine hit when I saw this waiting for me in my email inbox 📨 Thanks for another great episode ! ☺️

Kelly Robinson

Absolutely. Let me know if you ever need another designer/illustrator. Love your work.

PICKETT

wow - thanks a lot!

The Why Files

Great show !! Thank you.

Harleyquin62

Nice!!! As someone who does this, your illustratuons/thumbnails are always fantastic !

PICKETT

An unexpected gift for my Wednesday! Much love! I heard a couple of those stories from my Grandpa. He was born in 1916. My mother had a Bigfoot encounter in Green Mountain Falls, CO in 1973. I'll get her to tell me more about it.

Sibyle

Love it. I know you don’t prefer cryptid stories, but they’re always fun. Especially when close to home. Siloam Springs isn’t too far away from me. Also, fwiw, every time a new episode comes out, I am quickly reminded how much I enjoy the channel. It’s refreshing and interesting. Sometimes scary. Sometimes escapist. But always welcome.

Rob Erman

Thank you for another great episode ❤️

Judy and Dave

Wow! Love it 💙

Jigsaw

It has been this way for awhile. I privately messaged them about this and was told the same thing 3 months ago. Still patiently waiting.

Corey Lambert

It was goood!

Trent Frymire

Good to see you again

Martin

Thanks for the new story. I always feel like what people want to believe conflicts with the facts of things they HAVE seen. Then other people run with it and what started from a kernel of truth became that story that started at the back of the classroom and classroom is an entire small town.

Richard

Any news on the after files coming back ?

Gary Stewart

Oh happy day!!!

Trish

Getting both up in the store now!!!

The Why Files

John keel's work would have fit in here perfectly. He goes all in on electromagnetic field cryptid connections. Also believed cryptid,UFO,fairy, everything was connected.

Ben and Lara Fonner

I grew up in Pottsboro, Texas, which is right on the border of Texas and Oklahoma along the red river. I lived in the Hagerman refuge area. When I was in high school, we heard the dogs barking one night and my sister stepped onto the porch and saw a tall shadow figure that looked to be hairy. He was standing across the yard in the pasture behind a piped fence. She called me outside so I could see it too, and it appeared to be quite a bit taller than our 6 foot fence. It was dark so I couldn’t make out any features. We just stood there staring at it as it stared back. It looked like it leaned to the side a little bit at one point. A few moments later, my parents pulled up into the dive and I glanced away to see the headlights but when I glanced back, it was gone. My sister and my mom said they saw it run away when the headlights landed on it. They said it looked like a tall hairy man with long swinging arms, running back into the woods. Years later, when I was an adult, I was researching Hagerman and there were stories online of other sightings. My mom says she still gets goosebumps when she thinks of it.

Renee Murphy

I want the T-shirt!

Stephen Gorton

So glad you're back and not unalived by the government!! 🙃

Robyn Dunne - Dunne Right Photography

Hell yeah, amazing video, why files cast is the best as always

Adam Worthington

Ur the man Aj, we love you man

Adam Worthington

YESSSS A CRYPTID EPISODE LET'S GOOOOO

Samantha Fullen

Yay we are back!

Alexa

Awesome! I'll be trimming trees on a beautiful sunny morning with WF in my ears!!

jason dommer

Welcome! 🥰

The Why Files

We will get there.

The Why Files

Hahaha

The Why Files

Not as fan of cryptids, but you make pretty much anything interesting. Glad to see ya back. Can't wait for the next one

Levi Yoder

Cool. Thanks, A.J.! Team!!

Gus Viera

I'll watch it when I get home from work.... with a few cold ones :)

Gary Scott Wishart

Made my morning. Thank you!

Nyctonaut

Wooohooo

Richard Sanchez

TY. Welcome back AJ.

Mr.Spider66

I love cryptid stuff!!! Thank you AJ!! ♥️

Leah Rose

Excellent AJ, you’re back 🎉✨🧡🙏.

Julia Fox

My six year old is very happy about this episode. You need to do one on the various goat men seen throughout the country, Texas, Maryland, Kentucky(Pope Lick monster), where there were deaths related to that one. I’m sure the goat men are in cahoots with the Lizard people.

TomAi

Alright!! Let's gooooooo!!

Dustin Ognowski

Watching now... yahoo!!

Scott Chervinski

Heck yeah! Thanks WF team!

Adam Ross

Ooooo! Can't wait to watch! I have to work first though. Ugh.

Jason Moore

Can't wait to watch! Love you guys! 👍🩵

Amy Dryden

This was an enjoyable episode, personally I don't get into aliens and portals and underground cities, but I'm still entertained! Thanks for taking over for the team! ❤️

Teresa

Awesome. New Why Files! Thanks HF & team. I'm going to save it for Friday night with a bag of my favourite sweets (candies, for all you guys in the US)

Paul Jordan

I realized thos about 5 seconds after I typed this. Thanks 💪 😊

matthew wyatt

Yes, i use a Roku stick

Paul Jordan

Some phones allow "Screen Mirroring" that allows you to play whatever is on your phone screen on your TV screen, the TV needs to be screen mirroring compatible too.

Shane Martin

Great episode

rob denton

🥳🥳

Kourtney Bowling

Great episode loved it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

David

It’s on YouTube too

TomAi

Can you cast patreon to a tv?

matthew wyatt

Burning the midnight oil on this episode. Thank you!

SGTquig

A cool thing about not having a set schedule is how nice it can be when a new video notification pops up unexpectedly. It really does brighten my day!

Nico

YESSSS 🥳Had such a bad day (in Sweden 🇸🇪) where we are very close to be the first country to be blown in to oblivion , but i think that the warmongers in our country aswell as in NATO should be procecuted for joining NATO behind us (the Swedish citizens) backs. We did not vote for NATO. But here we are 😮‍💨🫣. And THANK YOU AJ and all The Why File team for dropping this just in time ♥️🙌🏻🇸🇪♥️🇺🇲🥳 Was having a nervous breakdown cause of the Kabbal of soulless corrupt f*ckfaces. Peace and light WILL prevail ✨🫂☯️🙏🏻♥️

Marie Pettersson

🫨

Theo Lee

Woke up way too early and was contemplating going back to bed for an hour…but who needs sleep when there’s new WF?

Kellie Glover

I got notice on YouTube and patreon at same time. So patreon no longer getting it before the public now? I understand the schedule is off do to numerous reasons, which is OK. I just want to find out if something wrong on my end or you guys no longer giving patreon the videos first.

Mark Anders

FFS, I have to leave for work in 10 minutes. Almost tempted to call-in with an "emergency" - lol. Well, something to look forward to. Maybe I'll leave early.

RileyRoo

Randomly woke up and couldn’t sleep and just got this notification. What a treat, thank you AJ and the Why Files Team! You guys are awesome. 🙏☺️

ok Michelle!

Aj & Hecklefish, I'm brand new here - love everything about your work. I grew up on Star Trek TNG/Xfiles/Outerlimits... Read "conspiracy" throughout the 90's. The work you do is exceptional - may you never stop 🫶

Tanya Skelton

Thank you, been waiting patiently also! Hope all is well. God bless

John LaRock Jr. @Beardedgentleman

Awesome!!

Bob T

Yippee! Had a hard day and dozed off on the couch - waking up to a new ep being posted! Thank you!!! 💕🥰

Gladys Quintal

Suh-weet-ahhhh! I love getting notifications for new Why Files? episodes! Commencement of the watching in 5... 4... 3... 2...

Vince In Houston

Yay!

Trevor Hubbard

Now this is awesome. 10:43pm on a Wednesday night here in Tassie and a cryptic episode to curl up In bed to. AJ and team you rock!!!

Gavin Evans

Woohoo! Yeah baby... poor AJ, we know he ain't no fan of cryptids lol But we are 😘

Scott 'Spooky' Madison

Woo hoo!!

Matt Iannelli

Yes !!! Been waiting patiently 😌. Hope you're all doing great!!

Adam (Pappy) Koehler


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