SO EP:652 The Badge and the Beast

In this episode of the Bigfoot podcast, the host welcomes Dr. Hogan Sherrow, an evolutionary anthropologist with a profound interest in Sasquatch. They discuss their respective experiences with Bigfoot sightings, ecological overlaps between Sasquatch and black bears, and the challenges of distinguishing between scientific research and personal belief systems in the Bigfoot community.The episode includes detailed recounts of recent encounters during the filming of the upcoming documentary 'My Bigfoot Life,' highlighting the emotional and physical challenges of documenting such phenomena in remote terrains. They also emphasize the importance of skepticism and scientific inquiry in Bigfoot research.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our Sponsors00:00 Introduction and Casual Catch-Up 01:07 Upcoming Bigfoot Conference 02:06 Guest Introduction: Dr. Hogan Sherrow 03:58 Bigfoot: The Superhero of Cryptids 06:16 Skepticism and Misidentifications 15:27 Overlap Between Sasquatch and Bear Ecology 24:52 Personal Experiences and Documentary Filming 32:28 Encounter in the Dark 33:26 Regrouping and Planning 34:06 Strange Sounds in the Woods 34:54 Eye Shine and Pursuit 37:50 Emotional Aftermath 38:40 Debrief and Reflection 41:44 Skepticism and Belief 56:00 Scientific Inquiry vs. Belief 59:43 Closing Thoughts and Future PlansBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

5 Syys 1h 5min

Growing up in the north Georgia mountains in the 1980s, I had an encounter that changed everything I thought I knew about the world. Something massive, walking on two legs, chased me out of the woods when I was twelve years old. That terrifying experience sent me down a decades-long rabbit hole, researching and collecting stories from across the American Southeast.In this episode, I share my personal encounter along with the haunting story of Mr. Brown, a Summerville carpenter who came face-to-face with an injured eight-foot-tall creature while hunting ginseng in 1986. We explore the hidden history of Sasquatch sightings throughout Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and the Carolinas, from ancient Cherokee legends of Tsul 'Kalu to modern-day encounters captured on police dash cams.Despite what skeptics claim about the Southeast being too developed for unknown primates to exist, the evidence tells a different story. We examine compelling accounts from the Minnehaha Falls incident, the Florida Skunk Ape photographs, Tennessee's Flintville Monster siege, and hundreds of other documented encounters that mainstream science refuses to acknowledge. From the vast wilderness of the Great Smoky Mountains to the impenetrable Everglades, these creatures have been seen by thousands of credible witnesses over centuries.This isn't about proving anything to anybody. This is about the truth of what people have experienced in the shadows of the Southern woods, and why these ancient mysteries deserve our respect, not our ridicule.Because sometimes, in those quiet moments when the fog rolls through the hollows and the modern world feels far away, we're reminded that we don't know everything about the forests we call home.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

3 Syys 58min

In this episode, Fred from Alaska is back with his second interview with Sonny Grant from Juneau, Alaska, shares his personal adventures and experiences in Thomas Bay and surrounding areas. Highlights include a detailed account of a 1972-1973 church group trip inspired by 'The Strangest Story Ever Told' by Harry Culp, featuring eerie silence and the mysterious 'little people'.The discussion shifts to various legends and sightings, from Sasquatch encounters near Mount Juneau to tales of shape-shifters, orbs, and cannibal giants. Sonny also recounts a terrifying personal encounter with an unknown creature near the Mendenhall Glacier.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our Sponsors 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:05 Sonny's Background and Mount Juno Adventure 00:16 The Thomas Bay Expedition 02:09 Eerie Silence and Strange Occurrences 02:44 Historical Context and Creepy Legends 04:00 Encounters with the Unknown 11:25 Cannibal Giants and Tribal Stories 15:56 Modern Sightings and Personal Experiences 21:32 A Terrifying Encounter on the West Glacier Trail 39:23 Reflections and ConclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

31 Elo 43min

In this episode, Brian welcomes Mike from New Jersey, who shares his incredible journey from a non-believer to a full-time Bigfoot researcher. Mike discusses his initial Bigfoot expedition, unexpected encounters, and the life-changing experiences that followed.They delve into theories about Bigfoot behavior, vocalizations, and knocks, reflecting on personal and collective research findings. Mike also opens up about his YouTube series 'In the Shadow of Big Red Eye,' detailing its evolution and content. The discussion covers upcoming speaking engagements, conferences, and the promise of new episodes.Visit Shadow Of Red EyeGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our Sponsors 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:13 Mike's Bigfoot Journey Begins 03:37 The First Bigfoot Expedition 07:37 Reflecting on the First Encounter 14:57 Diving Deeper into Bigfoot Research 19:34 The Elusive Bigfoot: Belief and Evidence 20:51 Analyzing Famous Bigfoot Evidence 22:43 Personal Encounters and Shifting Beliefs 24:14 Theories on Bigfoot's Nature 27:27 Unique Bigfoot Behaviors and Stories 28:59 Bigfoot Communication: Tree Knocks and More 33:40 Bigfoot Research Presentations and Community 36:13 In the Shadow of Big Red Eye: The ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

29 Elo 44min

In this episode, Fred from Alaska interviews Sonny Grant, a Tlingit native from Juneau, Alaska, who shares his lifetime of outdoor adventures and chilling encounters with the mysterious 'Wild Man'—commonly known as Sasquatch. Sonny recounts vivid memories of his first sighting in 1966 while hiking in Mount Juneau and a terrifying nighttime encounter near the West Glacier Trail.He ties his experiences to Tlingit tribal lore and the stories passed down from elders, highlighting the deep-seated cultural significance of these creatures.The episode transitions to a story about Greg, a European visitor, whose ski joring trip on the Iditarod trail turns nightmarish with a close encounter involving a massive, menacing 'Wild Man.' This gripping narrative intricately weaves cultural legends, personal testimonies, and the haunting mysteries of the Alaskan wilderness. Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our Sponsors00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:07 Early Life and Outdoor Adventures 01:02 First Encounter with the Wild Man 06:05 The Cannibal Giant and Tribal Stories 06:39 A Terrifying Experience in the Woods 16:02 Revisiting the Site and Overcoming Fear 17:05 Reflections on Size and Strength 18:28 Toughness of the Older Generations 20:22 Family Stories and Sasquatch Sightings 20:47 Interactive Map and Creepy Behaviors 21:05 Lured by a Baby's Cry 21:54 Oral History and Elders' Stories 22:25 Introduction to Greg's Encounter 22:58 Ski Joring on the Iditarod Trail 25:20 Strange Movements and Nervous Dogs 26:59 Eye Shine and Growing Fear 29:55 A Terrifying Encounter 33:44 Morning After and Dog Behavior 36:37 Returning Home and Lingering FearBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

24 Elo 41min

In this episode, Curtis from California shares an extraordinary tale of his Bigfoot encounter in 1983, which he experienced with his identical twin brother and friends near an elementary school in Yreka, California. Curtis recounts the intense and startling night where they witnessed three Bigfoots crossing a field and even leaping over a high chain-link fence.He discusses their living conditions and his subsequent researches into Bigfoot encounters, shedding light on the broader world of Bigfoot enthusiasts and researchers. The host also draws parallels to other sightings near human habitations, exploring the idea that such encounters are more common than previously thought. This episode delves deep into the unexpected and often surprising locales where Bigfoot encounters can occur.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:09 Curtis's Bigfoot Encounter 01:25 Discovering the Bigfoot Community 03:23 Setting the Scene: Yreka, California 06:44 The Encounter Begins 12:06 The Bigfoot Sighting 16:05 Curtis's Perspective 21:37 Unsettling Encounter with Mysterious Figures 22:26 A Sudden Realization: It's Not Human 24:33 Panic and Shock: The Aftermath 28:36 Debriefing and Reflection 32:56 Sharing the Story: From Silence to Podcasts 35:06 Analyzing the Encounter: Insights and TheoriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

22 Elo 48min

Tonight, we bring you six firsthand encounters that challenge everything you think you know about Sasquatch stories. No howling in the night, no massive footprints, no blurry photographs. Instead, these accounts from timber workers, truck drivers, and Forest Service employees reveal something far more unsettling: evidence of intelligence, curiosity, and perhaps even attempts at communication from something that shouldn't exist.We begin in the timber lands of Coos County, Oregon, where a harvester operator discovered bent trees that defied physics and later found unexplainable hair wrapped in his equipment. From there, we travel Highway 97 through central Oregon with a truck driver who encountered something that walked like a man but stood eight feet tall and could keep pace with his moving vehicle.The third account takes us to a remote Forest Service monitoring station that was dragged thirty feet from its foundation by something strong enough to dent quarter-inch steel with what appeared to be handprints.The stories grow progressively stranger as we hear from a fisherman on the Klamath River who woke to find river rocks stacked in perfect spirals around his camp, followed by a ski patroller who tracked something walking upright through deep snow at angles that should have been impossible to climb.Our final and perhaps most disturbing account comes from a man who inherited his grandfather's remote cabin, along with forty years of journals documenting an ongoing attempt at communication with something that was learning to speak human words.These aren't the Bigfoot stories you've heard before. There's no dramatic monster reveal, no chase through the woods, no triumphant evidence collected. Instead, these are quiet accounts of boundaries crossed, of intelligence observed, and of evidence that conveniently disappears whenever proof might threaten the carefully maintained secret of something living alongside us in the vast forests of the Pacific Northwest. Each storyteller was forever changed by their experience, left with questions that have no comfortable answers and knowledge they can't quite reconcile with the ordinary world.A word of caution: these stories were selected specifically because they don't fit the usual narrative. They suggest something more complex than a hidden primate, something that watches us with the same intensity we search for it. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, these accounts will leave you reconsidering what might be out there in the darkness between the trees.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.

20 Elo 49min