Lyle Blackburn is a native Texan known for his work as an author, musician, podcaster, and cryptid researcher. His early attraction to cryptid creatures and strange phenomena has resulted in a lifelong exploration of these subjects. Lyle has written several acclaimed books, including "The Beast of Boggy Creek" and "Texas Bigfoot," which offer a balanced view of the topics while delivering gripping accounts of real-life mysteries. His research into The Legend of Boggy Creek reports in particular, has been instrumental in preserving the history of this notable Arkansas Bigfoot case. Lyle is a frequent guest on radio programs such as Coast To Coast AM, and has contributed to the production of eleven documentaries by the Small Town Monsters film company. Lyle has also appeared on numerous television shows, including Expedition X, The UnXplained, Monsters and Mysteries in America, Strange Evidence, and Finding Bigfoot.