SO EP:667 Bigfoot: Marvel’s Hairiest Hero

SO EP:667 Bigfoot: Marvel’s Hairiest Hero

In this exclusive Pop Culture Edition of Sasquatch Odyssey, Dani dives headfirst into the world of comics to explore one of the most fascinating pop culture interpretations of Bigfoot: Marvel’s Sasquatch.

Created in the late 1970s, Marvel’s Sasquatch isn’t just a towering cryptid lurking in the woods—he’s Dr. Walter Langkowski, a Canadian scientist whose experiments unlock a transformation into a massive, orange-furred creature with superhuman strength.

A longtime member of Alpha Flight, Marvel’s premier Canadian superhero team, Sasquatch has stood shoulder to shoulder with legends like Wolverine and the X-Men, bringing the folklore of Bigfoot into the heart of the Marvel Universe.In this episode, Dani paints a vivid picture of the character’s design and evolution: the towering frame, the primal roar, the duality of man and beast. But more than just description, we dig into what this character means.

How does Marvel’s Sasquatch reflect our cultural fascination with cryptids? Why do we continually reimagine Bigfoot in new forms—from wilderness monster to sports mascot to superhero? Drawing on psychology and sociology, Dani explores how this superhero iteration taps into deeper human questions: the tension between science and myth, the fear and fascination of transformation, and the way folklore adapts to modern storytelling. By turning Bigfoot into a hero instead of a horror, Marvel redefined the cultural script, showing how the same legend can embody both primal terror and protective strength.

And, in true Sasquatch Odyssey fashion, the episode also asks: how do these portrayals ripple back into the real world? Could repeated depictions of Sasquatch as noble or heroic actually shape how people process their own encounters in the wild?

Finally, stick around until the end of the episode for a special surprise: Brian joins the conversation to share his take on Marvel’s Sasquatch, and how he sees pop culture constantly influencing real-life beliefs about Bigfoot.

This is an episode that blends comics, folklore, psychology, and the enduring mystery of the creature in the woods.

Whether you’re a Marvel fan, a Bigfoot believer, or just curious about how myths evolve, this Pop Culture Edition proves one thing: Sasquatch isn’t just hiding in the forest—he’s alive and well in the pages of our favorite comics.


Get Our FREE Newsletter

Get Brian's Books

Leave Us A Voicemail

Visit Our Website

Support Our Sponsors


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

Jaksot(695)

SO EP:463 Bigfoot Spider Crawl Part One

SO EP:463 Bigfoot Spider Crawl Part One

Tonight my guest is Rick from North Carolina. He is a BFRO investigator and he is here to share is personal encounters with Sasquatch, including several Class A sightings while out on investigations. This is part one of two with Rick, so make sure you are back on Sunday for the second part of this amazing interview. Listen To That Bigfoot PodcastGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

24 Touko 202449min

SO EP:462 Bigfoot And Real Giants

SO EP:462 Bigfoot And Real Giants

On this mid week bonus episode Brian shares several stories of large upright hairy hominids, as well as a story of a real life giant. All of which are sure to leave you scratching your head. So grab your flashlights and let's head off into the woods, where Brian is waiting to share these amazing stories. Listen To That Bigfoot PodcastGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

22 Touko 202429min

SO EP:461 Bigfoot Don't Eat Spam?

SO EP:461 Bigfoot Don't Eat Spam?

Fred from Alaska is back with an encounter with a group of Sasquatch that dashed a mans dream of building his own cabin deep in the Alaskan bush.  Don't forget to sign up for our new FREE Bigfoot Weekly Newsletter, and check out That Bigfoot Podcast. Both links are right here in the show notes. Listen To That Bigfoot PodcastGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

19 Touko 202433min

SO EP:460 Bigfoot Watching Me Pee!

SO EP:460 Bigfoot Watching Me Pee!

My guest tonight is Richard from New York and he is here to talk about his experiences in the Adirondack Mountains with his son Kyle, as well as his sighting and other experiences on our expedition to Radium BC last October. Listen To That Bigfoot PodcastGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

17 Touko 202444min

SO EP:459 Bigfoot Camp Nightmare!

SO EP:459 Bigfoot Camp Nightmare!

Tonight Brian shares a story of two boys who are away at camp, when they encounter a horrifying creature. So, gather around the campfire where Brian is waiting to share this incredible story.  Listen To That Bigfoot PodcastGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

15 Touko 202432min

SO EP:458 Bigfoot Throws Rocks At Kayakers

SO EP:458 Bigfoot Throws Rocks At Kayakers

Fred from Alaska is back to share two more encounter stories. First, he tells us about an encounter that a caretaker had in a remote cabin deep in the Alaskan wilderness.  He also shares the experience of some kayakers who get more than they bargan for while checking out a beach during a fishing trip.  Don't forget to sign up for our new FREE Bigfoot Weekly Newsletter, and check out That Bigfoot Podcast. Both links are right here in the show notes. Listen To That Bigfoot PodcastGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

12 Touko 202436min

SO EP:457 Wood Apes In Monkey Hollow

SO EP:457 Wood Apes In Monkey Hollow

My guest tonight is Rich from the United Kingdom. He is here to share some of his amazing experiences while out at the famed research spot known as Area X. Rich has had three sightings of these creatures and many more experiences that are sure to blow your socks off. Listen To That Bigfoot PodcastGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

10 Touko 20241h 3min

SO EP:456 Bigfoot Close Encounter

SO EP:456 Bigfoot Close Encounter

My guest tonight is Kyle from Florida. He was my guide while I was up in Radium with Todd Standing last October, and he is here to talk about some of those experiences that we had together. Kyle also had a close encounter with a Sasquatch in base camp back in 2022, and he is here to tell us all about that as well.Listen To That Bigfoot PodcastGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

8 Touko 202436min

Suosittua kategoriassa Tiede

rss-mita-tulisi-tietaa
utelias-mieli
rss-poliisin-mieli
tiedekulma-podcast
rss-duodecim-lehti
docemilia
sotataidon-ytimessa
hippokrateen-vastaanotolla
filocast-filosofian-perusteet
rss-ammamafia
rss-tiedetta-vai-tarinaa
mielipaivakirja
rss-ranskaa-raakana
rss-kipinoita-podcast
rss-normaalivinouma
rss-astetta-parempi-elama-podcast
rss-mental-race
rss-hengenpelastajat
rss-lihavuudesta-podcast