SO EP:707 Year In Review

SO EP:707 Year In Review

This is not a show I ever planned to do. In all my years of podcasting, I've never felt compelled to look back and take stock of where we've been. But twenty twenty-four and twenty twenty-five have been different. These years have been brutal for our community, and I couldn't stay silent any longer. We lost giants. Real giants. Men who shaped the very foundation of modern Sasquatch research and carried the torch forward into the twenty-first century.

Tonight, I'm setting aside whatever differences might have existed to honor what they gave us and acknowledge that we've lost some truly important figures.Doctor Jeff Meldrum passed away in September of twenty twenty-five after a brief battle with brain cancer. He was sixty-seven years old. The full professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University gave our community something precious: legitimacy. With his collection of over three hundred footprint casts and his landmark book Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science, he picked up where Grover Krantz left off and continued the tradition of academic rigor in a field that desperately needed it.

I had the privilege of sitting down with Jeff just a few weeks before he passed, and that conversation will stay with me forever.

Henry Franzoni died on August twenty-second, twenty twenty-four, also at sixty-seven. If Meldrum brought scientific credibility to Bigfoot research, Henry brought the internet. Back in nineteen ninety-three, he created the first Bigfoot website and the first online discussion group, the Internet Virtual Bigfoot Conference. From that foundation grew pretty much every Bigfoot organization and website you see today.

I interviewed Henry about a year before he passed, and afterward he sent me a signed copy of his book, Failing in a Cooler Way: Why I Never Found Bigfoot. That title tells you everything you need to know about who Henry was as a person.

Steven Streufert, owner of Bigfoot Books in Willow Creek, California, is also gone now. Steven was an institution, a historian and scholar who knew the stories, the players, and the timeline of how this phenomenon evolved from local legend to international sensation. He was a key member of the Bluff Creek Project, the team that rediscovered the exact location where Patterson and Gimlin filmed their famous footage in nineteen sixty-seven. Steven and I had our public disagreements in his Facebook group, but that's what a community of researchers should look like. We can all have our opinions and still show mutual respect for one another.Beyond the deaths, we lost places too.

The Bigfoot Discovery Museum in Felton, California, closed its doors after twenty years. And in December of twenty twenty-four, two men from Portland died from exposure in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest while searching for Sasquatch on Christmas Eve.

I explore the legacies of these three researchers, discuss the current state of Sasquatch research, examine the Patterson-Gimlin film at fifty-seven years, address what the skeptics say, talk about the nearly one thousand witnesses I've interviewed over almost forty years, and reflect on the lessons we can learn from the men we lost. I also share a word about safety for anyone venturing into the wilderness in pursuit of this mystery.

The disagreements don't matter. The bickering doesn't matter. What matters is the work. What matters is the pursuit. These men spent their lives investigating something that most of society considers a joke, and they did it because they believed the truth was worth pursuing. Their torches have been passed. We'll do our best to carry them forward.

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SO EP:644 The Skunk Ape Lives!

SO EP:644 The Skunk Ape Lives!

In this episode, Brian welcomes guests Troy and Desi from Florida to discuss their fascinating experiences and interest in Sasquatch. Troy shares how his background as a hunter led him to unexpected encounters with strange sounds and sightings in the woods, which eventually drew him into the Bigfoot community. Desi recounts her upbringing in a folklore-rich environment and moving to Florida, where her own interest in Sasquatch deepened after attending a Bigfoot conference.Together, they share compelling accounts of whistles, footprints, and unexplained events during their research outings. The episode explores the challenges and importance of evaluating evidence, collaboration within the Sasquatch community, and the potential role of AI and scientific methods in the ongoing search for proof of Bigfoot's existence.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:18 Troy's Journey into Sasquatch Research 02:23 Desi's Background and Interest in Sasquatch 05:17 First Experiences and Encounters 05:49 Whistles and Footprints in the Green Swamp 15:10 Analyzing Whistles and Animal Behavior 22:30 Heavy Breathing and Daytime Encounters 29:28 Analyzing Unexplained Audio and Tree Falls 31:21 Reflecting on Personal Experiences and Sightings 33:26 Scientific vs. Paranormal Approaches 35:40 Evaluating Evidence and the Role of AI 38:57 Challenges in Bigfoot Research Collaboration 45:19 The Importance of Comprehensive Evidence 50:18 The Need for Community Collaboration 55:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future HopesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

8 Elo 1h 5min

SO EP:643 The Ginseng Hunters Confession

SO EP:643 The Ginseng Hunters Confession

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6 Elo 41min

SO EP:642 Beware Of The Bushman

SO EP:642 Beware Of The Bushman

In this episode, Fred from Alaska recounts two compelling stories of eerie encounters in the Alaskan wilderness. The first story follows Blake and Riley, a couple celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary with an RV adventure in Alaska. Their trip takes a terrifying turn one night when they encounter strange movements and a caveman-like creature near their RV. The second story, recountsTyler juniors father's harrowing experience in the late 1940s during the construction of the Taylor Highway. Tyler Sr. and his companions are terrorized by a cryptid known as the Bushman, which eventually forces them to abandon their mining operations. The episode explores these mysterious occurrences and their implications, highlighting the rich, yet eerie folklore of the Alaskan wilderness.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM00:00 Introduction and Setup 00:03 Blake and Riley's RV Adventure Begins 00:37 A Scenic Journey Through Alaska 01:17 Unexpected Encounter at Denali Highway 04:34 The Mysterious Shaking Incident 08:24 A Terrifying Discovery 13:40 Escape from the Unknown 16:27 Reflecting on the Experience 17:10 Tyler's Tale: A Historical Encounter 18:54 The Bushman's Threat 19:23 Tyler Sr.'s Encounter Begins 20:24 Strange Noises and Rock Throwing 22:08 A Night of Terror 28:32 The Caribou Head Warning 32:06 The Final Confrontation 38:24 Morning Aftermath and Reflections 39:31 Closing Thoughts and GratitudeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

3 Elo 43min

SO EP:641 Deputy Snaps Pic Of Bigfoot?

SO EP:641 Deputy Snaps Pic Of Bigfoot?

In this episode, Brian welcomes guests Jim Peters and Joe Jenkins from Illinois, who share their remarkable encounters and experiences hiking in the Shawnee National Forest. Retired law enforcement officers, Jim and Joe recount a series of mysterious events, including strange buzzing sounds, unexplained lights, large whooping noises, and sightings of what they believe to be Bigfoot.They discuss their transition from skeptics to believers over twelve years of research, gathering compelling audio, photos, and physical evidence. The conversation also touches on tree structures, feelings of foreboding, and a broader discussion on the nature of these phenomena, weighing the possibilities of flesh and blood creatures versus more paranormal explanations.This episode offers an intriguing look into the world of Bigfoot research and the high strangeness encountered by seasoned investigators.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:37 Early Adventures and Unexpected Encounters 02:00 The Mysterious Buzzing Sound 05:10 Strange Lights in the Night 07:08 The First Howl and Bigfoot Realization 13:53 Ongoing Research and Strange Experiences 26:17 A Sheriff's Encounter with the Unknown 29:12 Gorilla or Bigfoot? 30:30 A Mysterious Encounter in the Timber 34:21 The Giant Nest Discovery 39:28 Tree Structures and Wood Knocks 44:04 Flesh and Blood vs. High Strangeness 50:00 Sharing Experiences and Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

1 Elo 57min

SO EP:640 Bigfoot In The Fire

SO EP:640 Bigfoot In The Fire

In this episode of Sasquatch Odyssey, three seasoned outdoors professionals share encounters that defy logic and rewrite what they thought they knew about the wild.Tom, a veteran Michigan bowhunter, finds his gear mysteriously rearranged—and enters into an eerie exchange with something that knows he's there.Miguel, a former hotshot firefighter, recalls the 2020 Creek Fire, where towering figures walked untouched through flames as strange lights danced in the trees.And Sharon, a retired Smoky Mountains backcountry ranger, discovers signs of a presence older—and smarter—than any trail map can explain.These aren’t campfire tales. They’re field-tested accounts from people trained to notice what most miss.Something’s out there—and it’s watching.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

30 Heinä 1h

SO EP:639 Bigfoot Outside Our Tent!

SO EP:639 Bigfoot Outside Our Tent!

In this gripping episode, Fred from Alaska shares firsthand accounts from Donnie and Becca, siblings from a village in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, who had an eerie encounter with a mysterious 'Harry Man' during a winter camping trip a decade ago. The narrative follows their experience as they camped out alone using their uncle's snow machine and tent, culminating in a terrifying face-to-face encounter with a creature that looked like a caveman.Fred also shares Bernard's chilling story from the mid-1960s, detailing his frightening experiences while building his cabin in the Copper River Valley. Despite feeling watched and encountering unexplained noises and movements, Bernard's encounter escalated to a dramatic climax when a large, human-like creature confronted him through his cabin window.These riveting stories are shared to raise awareness and inform others of the possible dangers lurking in the Alaskan wilderness.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 01:02 The Camping Trip Begins 04:15 A Mysterious Encounter 06:19 The Creature Revealed 13:26 The Aftermath and Rescue 17:08 Bernard's Story: The Copper River Legacy 21:02 Setting Up the Wood Stove 22:02 A Creepy Encounter 23:36 Strange Noises and Sights 29:57 Face-to-Face with the Unknown 33:50 A Night of Terror 38:13 Morning Aftermath 40:22 Seeking Help and ReflectionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

28 Heinä 45min

SO EP:638 I'm Not Ready For This!

SO EP:638 I'm Not Ready For This!

In this episode, Brian  welcomes Mike from Florida, a member of the Mid Florida Bigfoot Research Group, to share his experiences and insights on Bigfoot encounters in Florida. Mike recounts his first sighting near Homosassa, Florida, which led him down a path of extensive Bigfoot research. He describes multiple encounters, including sightings, physical evidence like footprints, tree structures, and even what felt like infrasound attacks.Mike discusses the methodologies he uses in his research, such as gifting and vocal mimicry, and the variations in Bigfoot characteristics across different regions. The episode also touches on the emotional and psychological aspects of these encounters. Overall, Mike's detailed accounts provide a compelling look into Bigfoot activity in Florida and the broader implications for understanding these elusive creatures.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:50 First Encounter: A Life-Changing Experience 04:28 Processing the Encounter and Skepticism 06:42 Diving into Bigfoot Research 07:56 Second Encounter: A Terrifying Experience 14:42 Tree Structures and Evidence 19:07 Another Encounter with Bigfoot 24:40 Terrifying Encounter in the Woods 25:20 Calling for Help 25:58 Run-In with the Police 27:09 Sharing More Experiences 28:07 Strange Sounds and Sensations 31:34 Psychic Connections and Dreams 38:44 Gifting and Interactions 43:38 Theories on Skunk Apes and Sasquatch 47:06 Concluding Thoughts and Future PlansBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

25 Heinä 52min

SO EP:637 Forest Ranger Confessions

SO EP:637 Forest Ranger Confessions

In this episode, Bill—a retired forest ranger—shares his full, unedited account of six encounters that changed the course of his 25-year career with the U.S. Forest Service. From 1994 to 2019, Bill worked in wildlife tracking and wilderness patrol, but early on, a senior ranger showed him a footprint and warned him about things they don’t put in reports. That moment marked the beginning of a quiet obsession. He  eventually left the job five years before qualifying for full pension. What drove him out was a long trail of unexplained phenomena—patterns he could no longer ignore, and stories the agency refused to acknowledge. His encounters span decades and locations, from Oregon to the Adirondacks, each one revealing signs of intelligence, curiosity, and restraint from something that doesn’t officially exist.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

23 Heinä 32min

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