Cryptid Nuggets S1E7 – Congo Creepy Crawlies & Cassava Chips

Jon & Mitch take to the rainforests of the Congo and equatorial Africa to dissect the tales of the J’ba Fofi, also known as the Congolese Giant Spider, and before the duo realize it, they become ensnared in the intricate web of giant spider sightings throughout the tropics of the world vs. the physics and biology that makes modern day arachnids unable to attain such gargantuan sizes. But what if these creepy crawlies are not arachnids at all, but another arthropod relative? To match with the tropical theme, our hosts crunch into a staple cuisine found across the equator that might be a healthy alternative to other starchy treats.