SO EP:673 The Florida Skunk Ape
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SO EP:673 The Florida Skunk Ape

In this episode, we’re heading deep into the muggy heart of Florida — into the swamps, forests, and backroads most people only see from the safety of an airboat. Out here, under the cover of night and cypress moss, something moves through the shadows. Something big. Something that hundreds of people claim to have seen over the last two centuries — but science still refuses to acknowledge.

We’re talking about the Florida Skunk Ape — the Sunshine State’s answer to Bigfoot, and one of the most unsettling mysteries still hiding in America’s wilderness.You might think Florida’s too developed for anything unknown to stay hidden. But across generations, the reports haven’t stopped. Law enforcement officers, hunters, families, and veterans have all described seeing the same thing: a massive, hair-covered figure with glowing red eyes and a smell so strong it made their stomachs turn.

These aren’t campfire tales — they’re official reports, eyewitness accounts, and in some cases, physical evidence collected by people who had everything to lose and nothing to gain by speaking up.

We’ll explore nearly 200 years of sightings and encounters, from frontier settlers in the early 1800s who described “man-sized monkeys” raiding fishing camps, to the terrifying 1929 incident at the Perky Bat Tower, where something powerful enough to shake a thirty-foot structure drove out every bat inside. We’ll look at the case of two Palm Beach County deputies in the 1970s — both seasoned outdoorsmen — who came face to face with a seven-foot creature while investigating livestock attacks.

They even recovered hair samples caught on a barbed wire fence. You’ll also hear about the Vietnam veteran who, in 1977, watched an eight-foot creature emerge from the mangroves behind his home and was so shaken that he cleared thirty feet of brush from around his property just to sleep at night. And then there are the photographs. In 2000, an elderly woman in Sarasota County sent two chilling images to the sheriff’s office, showing what appeared to be a reddish-brown, ape-like creature crouched behind her backyard.

The so-called Myakka Photos are still being analyzed and debated over two decades later.We’ll talk about Dave Shealy, the man who’s dedicated his life to proving the Skunk Ape exists — running his Skunk Ape Research Headquarters in the heart of the Everglades. His 2000 video footage of a creature running through the swamp is still one of the most-watched cryptid videos online. But this episode goes deeper than the sightings.

We’re asking why so many people — trained law enforcement officers, hunters, and locals — believe they’ve seen something that modern science says shouldn’t exist. We’ll dive into the psychology, the skepticism, the cultural roots of the legend, and even the Seminole people’s stories of Esti Capcaki, the “tall hairy man” that predates European settlement by centuries.

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel the humid air, hear the buzz of the swamp at night, and maybe understand why so many Floridians won’t step foot into certain parts of the wilderness after dark. This isn’t just another campfire tale. This is a journey through real encounters, credible witnesses, and the enduring mystery of something hiding out there in the heart of Florida’s wild places.

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode might just make you slow down a little the next time you’re driving through the backroads of the Everglades after sunset — especially if you see a pair of glowing eyes staring back at you from the tree line.This is the episode the swamp doesn’t want you to hear.

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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

SO EP:455 Bush Pilot Bigfoot Encounters Part Two

SO EP:455 Bush Pilot Bigfoot Encounters Part Two

Fred from Alaska is back with part two part of his series on Alaskan Bush Pilot encounters with Sasquatch.  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.

5 Touko 202429min

SO EP:454 Bigfoot Crossroads

SO EP:454 Bigfoot Crossroads

My guest tonight is Matt, the host of the Bigfoot Crossroads podcast. Matt is here to share his personal encounters with Bigfoot, including two sightings of these elusive creatures. Listen To Bigfoot CrossroadsListen 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.

3 Touko 202449min

SO EP:453 Bush Pilot Bigfoot Encounters Part One

SO EP:453 Bush Pilot Bigfoot Encounters Part One

Fred from Alaska is back with part one of a two part series on Alaskan Bush Pilot encounters with Sasquatch. These are some great encounter stories, so be sure to check back in on Sunday and get part two. 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.

1 Touko 202439min

SO EP:452 Police Encounter Bigfoot Part Two

SO EP:452 Police Encounter Bigfoot Part Two

This bonus episode is a special addition of Story Time that features part two of police officers encountering Bigfoot. This is an array of real encounters with Bigfoot, as experienced by the men and women of law enforcement. Many people across the United States, have experienced these elusive creatures, and there are no shortage of documented accounts where Police officers run into creatures that none of their training prepared them for. Here are some of those encounters.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

28 Huhti 202437min

SO EP:451 Return To Bluff Creek

SO EP:451 Return To Bluff Creek

My guest tonight is Robert from the Bluff Creek Project and he is here to share his experiences from his time as a Park Ranger, as well as his work as part of the team that rediscovered the long lost Patterson Gimlin film site. Get The Bluff Creek Project BookGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

26 Huhti 20241h 8min

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