SO EP:566 Sasquatch: The Making Of A Legend?

SO EP:566 Sasquatch: The Making Of A Legend?

Welcome to another episode where we dive deep into the mysteries of the legendary Sasquatch. Today, we embark on a journey through time, exploring the origins of this enigmatic creature's name, the pioneers who paved the way for cryptozoological research, and the modern-day encounters cataloged by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO). Finally, we’ll take a closer look at the track evidence that has sparked heated debates in both the scientific and cryptid communities.The Genesis of the Name SasquatchLong before Bigfoot became a household name, indigenous cultures across North America shared stories of large, hairy beings that roamed the forests.

The term Sasquatch itself originates from the Coast Salish word Sésquac, meaning “wild man.” It was introduced to popular culture in the 1920s by J.W. Burns, a Canadian teacher who collected and documented First Nations' accounts of the creature. From there, Sasquatch slowly made its way into the cryptid lexicon, preceding the more famous moniker Bigfoot, which wouldn’t gain traction until the late 1950s.

The pursuit of unknown creatures isn’t new. In the mid-20th century, a new branch of study emerged—cryptozoology—dedicated to investigating creatures that exist on the fringes of scientific recognition. Figures like Bernard Heuvelmans, Ivan T. Sanderson, and Grover Krantz were instrumental in developing this field, applying scientific methods to analyze claims of mysterious creatures, including Sasquatch. Krantz, in particular, became one of the foremost defenders of Bigfoot’s potential existence, arguing that physical evidence—especially footprints—could not be easily dismissed.

The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) has meticulously cataloged thousands of encounters, compiling witness reports from across North America. From fleeting glimpses to prolonged close encounters, the database serves as one of the largest repositories of Bigfoot-related evidence. Patterns have emerged over time—frequent sightings in the Pacific Northwest, eerie vocalizations heard in dense forests, and even alleged physical interactions with the creature. But with this vast amount of anecdotal evidence, the question remains:

Are these reports merely misidentifications, hoaxes, or something more?Tracks and the Debate Over Their AuthenticityFootprints have long been one of the most cited pieces of evidence in the search for Sasquatch. Some tracks, like the famous Cripple Foot print analyzed by Grover Krantz, have been presented as near-definitive proof of the creature’s existence. Others, like the tracks discovered by Paul Freeman, have been widely debated, with skeptics arguing they were fabricated. This brings us to an article published in The Skeptical Inquirer by Michael R. Dennett, titled Bigfoot Evidence: Are These Tracks Real?

In this piece, Dennett critically examines track evidence, particularly those tied to Freeman and Krantz, raising questions about their authenticity and whether belief has clouded scientific rigor.Final ThoughtsWhether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, the mystery of Sasquatch remains one of the most enduring and fascinating topics in cryptozoology. The stories, the evidence, and the ongoing debates keep us questioning what might be lurking in the remote wilderness. As we sift through history, firsthand encounters, and the physical evidence left behind, one thing is certain—the legend of Sasquatch isn’t going anywhere.Tune in and decide for yourself: Are we on the cusp of a major cryptozoological discovery, or is the truth behind Sasquatch forever lost in folklore and fabrication?


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SO EP:41 Bigfoot In Montana!

SO EP:41 Bigfoot In Montana!

My guest tonight is Roy or "BOO" to his friends and family. He shares his two day time sightings of these creatures while snowmobiling in Montana. I hope all of you stay safe on this July 4th weekend. Please take a second to rate and review the show where ever you listen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

2 Heinä 202143min

SO EP:39 Legend Meets Science! My Conversation With Doug Hajieck

SO EP:39 Legend Meets Science! My Conversation With Doug Hajieck

My special guest tonight is none other than the one and only Doug Hajieck. Doug is most known for his work as a producer on the hit History Channel show Monster Quest. He brought us Dr. Jeff Meldrum in his first major television experience in Legend Meets Science. Doug shares his personal encounters and we talk science, DNA, and so much more. Please take a moment and rate and review the show where ever you are listening and please visit the website and leave your comments, suggestions and encounters using our new voice message button at the bottom of the homepage! www.sasquatchodyssey.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

25 Kesä 20211h 17min

SO EP:37 I Am Not Wes! Voicemail Submissions Sunday

SO EP:37 I Am Not Wes! Voicemail Submissions Sunday

I thought you guys might enjoy a good laugh. This is a special show to highlight the new voice message feature on the website. You can leave your encounter stories or feedback on the show. Head over to the website and record your submissions today! www.sasquatchodyssey.net The record button is on the bottom of the homepage. This is two submissions from Ronald and Roger. Ronald shares his option on the show and Roger shares his strange encounter with Aliens and Bigfoot! Please share the show and review and rate where ever you listen to the podcast! Thanks for listening to the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

20 Kesä 202114min

SO EP:36 I Don't Want Anything To Do With These Jokers!

SO EP:36 I Don't Want Anything To Do With These Jokers!

My guest tonight is Randy from Tennessee. Listen as he shares his roadside crossing encounter with a Sasquatch while driving along with his son. He also shares several encounters from the past as involving members of his family, as well as other strange goings on around his property that he and his wife have witnessed. Please check out the website and become a member to help support the show. We also have a voicemail button at the bottom of the homepage for you to leave your feedback on the show, just to say hello, or to leave your encounter stories. Check it out and record a message today. Those come directly to me and I listen daily!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

18 Kesä 202155min

SO EP:34 Bigfoot Encounters At Area X With Kathy Strain!

SO EP:34 Bigfoot Encounters At Area X With Kathy Strain!

My guest tonight is the only and only Kathy Strain. Kathy is an author, a forest archeologist and Tribal Relations Program Manager for the Stanislaus National Forest in central California. She is here to share her personal encounters at area X, as well as discussing the Native American culture as it relates to Bigfoot. We also talk about some of the best evidence, DNA, the PG film and much more. For more on Kathy please check out the links below. Also, please take a moment to rate and review the show on what ever platform you are listening. Kathy's book: Giants, Cannibals and Monsters: Bigfoot in Native Culturehttps://amzn.to/2KDzjTbN.A.W.A.C. Ouachita Project Monographhttps://www.woodape.org/index.php/opmonograph/Kathy Strain on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kathy.strain.104Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

11 Kesä 20211h 6min

SO EP:32 Bigfoot, Strange Lights, and a Shape Shifter In California!

SO EP:32 Bigfoot, Strange Lights, and a Shape Shifter In California!

My guest tonight is John from California and boy does he have some amazing encounters to share with us tonight. A few years back John found himself in a tough spot in his relationship and made his way into the mountains of California to escape. What he found there was straight out of science fiction, but quickly became his reality during a five week backpacking excursion he will never forget. Join us and hear John recount his amazing encounters with strange lights, bigfoot, and a strange shape shifter that crossed his path! John will be back for a second episode to share his UFO and other strange encounters. Please take a moment to leave a review and rate the show where ever you are listening. You can visit the website and check out the premium content section and become a member or leave a donation to help keep the show on air and commercial free! www.sasquatchodyssey.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

4 Kesä 20211h 46min

SO EP: 29 Chillin With The Squatch Detective Steve Kulls!

SO EP: 29 Chillin With The Squatch Detective Steve Kulls!

My guest tonight is the one and only "Squatch Detective" Steve Kulls. Listen as we talk about his personal bigfoot encounters, his years as an investigator, and one of my personal favorites busting hoaxers! See more about Steve below, and check out the link to his website for more on Steve and his current projects. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. About Squatchdetective founder Steve KullsPicture Steve a Licensed Private Investigator, in New York., has had a lifelong fascination with the Bigfoot phenomena since an early age. In 1998 after reading "Monsters of the Northwoods", Steve like many of the general population had believed that sightings were exclusive to the Pacific Northwest, learned that there were numerous sighting reports close to his residence in upstate New York. Steve began his quest first in 1998 seeking knowledge from other researchers in the field. In 2003 Steve met two of the authors of Monsters of the Northwoods and was invited to apply for BFRO membership. By that time Steve had his own small grass roots organization and website. One of Steve's first tasks was to examine the Sonoma video. After Steve had talked to the lead investigator, Steve conducted picture analysis on the videographer's website where it was determined the time line did not match the photos at all and Steve declared the Sonoma video a hoax on that premise. Several months later it was revealed that the video was perpetrated by the comic duo of Penn and Teller for their cable TV series. Steve exposed the "Georgia Bigfoot Body" hoax and attained information which implicated SFBI CEO Tom Biscardi as being part of the hoax and not being duped as he claimed. Steve also exposed a blog by the name of "Bigfoot Ballyhoo" as a hoax as well, coordinating the tracking down of the real people the site used on the site, to prove the site's claims were a hoax. Steve firmly believes in a "boots on the ground", methodology of obtaining evidence for or against, evidence regarding the Sasquatch mystery. Steve has authored three books, "50 Large," "What Would Sasquatch Do?" and "The Sasquatch Playbook" Steve has appeared on Fox News, the History Channel, the National Geographic Channel, Travel Channel and Destination America featured on several programs and has been in print in over 200 newspapers worldwide. For more visithttps://squatchdetective.weebly.com/about.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

28 Touko 20211h 11min

SO EP:27 Bigfoot and UFO's Is There A Connection?

SO EP:27 Bigfoot and UFO's Is There A Connection?

My guest tonight is John from Pennsylvania. John is a Bigfoot and paranormal investigator with 50 years of experience in the field. He has investigated hundreds of Bigfoot sightings, as well as some of involving UFO'S. John has had his own personal encounters with Bigfoot, which he shares with us in this episode. You can get access to all the shows at www.sasquatchodyssey.net. You can visit the premium content section and become a member and get additional shows as well as the weekly blog. Please take a few seconds and rate and review the show where ever you are listening, it makes a HUGE difference. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

21 Touko 20211h

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