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:305 Bigfoot At Bluff Creek: A Search For Sabe

I recently did a Sasquatch Odyssey LIVE show over on YouTube and spoke with Tate Hieronymus, Jonathan Easley, and Rob Read about their personal encounters with Bigfoot as well as their upcoming BC19 expedirion to the Pattersion Gimlin film site. This was a very entertaining evening so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Contact TateTate's YouTube Channel Western Bigfoot Exploration YouTube Channel Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support Our Sponsors Visit 4 Patriots Use Promo Code SASQUATCH for 10% off your first purchase!Visit Hangar1 PublishingVisit Vitalis Sleep Sasquatch Odyssey Podcast YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCrIzUVxqM4a98whCBYBvgwSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

5 Touko 20231h 8min

SO EP:304 Bigfoot Story Time: The Moss Mountain Massacre!

On this mid week bonus show, I feature a great interview that Wayne did a while back over on Paranormal Odyssey with guest Neoma Finn. She came on to share an old account dealing with a group of men who were savagely killed by what is believed to be a group of Bigfoot in Arkansas. She also gets into the story of the family that was killed in the LBL in the early 80s. I’m sure you will enjoy this one!Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support Our Sponsors Visit 4 Patriots Use Promo Code SASQUATCH for 10% off your first purchase!Visit Hangar1 PublishingVisit Vitalis Sleep Sasquatch Odyssey Podcast YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCrIzUVxqM4a98whCBYBvgwSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

3 Touko 20231h

SO EP:303 Expedition Bigfoot Part Two: With Zack Hall!

On this episode I feature the second part of the amazing interview that Wayne and Lisa did with Russell Accords Cameraman Zack Hall over on PO Live. The first conversation they had with Zack covered mainly his Sasquatch experiences. He wanted to come back to share some of the more paranormal and creepy things that’s happened through out his life. This was a very fun talk as the three of us ended up swapping spooky stories. I’m sure you all will enjoy this one!Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support Our Sponsors Visit 4 Patriots Use Promo Code SASQUATCH for 10% off your first purchase!Visit Hangar1 PublishingVisit Vitalis Sleep Sasquatch Odyssey Podcast YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCrIzUVxqM4a98whCBYBvgwSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

30 Huhti 202356min

SO EP:302 Bigfoot Tracks In New Hampshire!

My guest tonight is Evan and he is here to share his close up road side encounter with a Sasquatch in New Hampshire. We also get into the tracks that he and his fellow experiencer Brian found at the same spot of Evan's encounter several years later. I have included some audio from the video they recorded the day they found and cast the trackway. You can see the full video on the Sasquatch Odyssey blog on our website. Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support Our Sponsors Visit 4 Patriots Use Promo Code SASQUATCH for 10% off your first purchase!Visit Hangar1 PublishingVisit Vitalis Sleep Sasquatch Odyssey Podcast YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCrIzUVxqM4a98whCBYBvgwSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

28 Huhti 20231h 13min

SO EP:301 Bigfoot In The Great Smoky Mountains!

My guest on this midweeks bonus episode is Rich R. Rose. I met Richard recently at the EncounterQuest conference in North Carolina and asked him to come on and share his personal experiences with Bigfoot and the paranormal. He is also here to tell us all about his book series! Visit Richards Website/Purchase His BooksSasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support Our Sponsors Visit 4 Patriots Use Promo Code SASQUATCH for 10% off your first purchase!Visit Hangar1 PublishingVisit Vitalis Sleep Sasquatch Odyssey Podcast YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCrIzUVxqM4a98whCBYBvgwSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

26 Huhti 202345min

SO EP:300 Bigfoot In Oklahoma!

My guest on this bonus episode of the show is Ash from Oklahoma. He is here to share some interesting encounters that are taking place on and around his families property. Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support Our Sponsors Visit 4 Patriots Use Promo Code SASQUATCH for 10% off your first purchase!Visit Hangar1 PublishingVisit Vitalis Sleep Sasquatch Odyssey Podcast YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCrIzUVxqM4a98whCBYBvgwSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

23 Huhti 20231h 3min

SO EP:299 Hunter Lured In By Sasquatch? Beware Of The Wood Knocks!

My guest tonight is Dan from Washington. He is here to share one of the most compelling Sasquatch encounters I have ever heard. This is one that left me scratching my head and saying what if? Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support Our Sponsors Visit 4 Patriots Use Promo Code SASQUATCH for 10% off your first purchase!Visit Hangar1 PublishingVisit Vitalis Sleep Sasquatch Odyssey Podcast YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCrIzUVxqM4a98whCBYBvgwSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

21 Huhti 20231h 22min

SO EP:298 North Carolina Sasquatch

On this bonus episode we feature a recent interview where Wayne and Lesa sit down with Jonny Tucker from North Carolina to discuss his experiences researching the the hairy man. Jonny shared several very interesting audio clips on this one, as well as a few pictures. This was one of the more informative and interesting conversations we’ve had on the show, and will not disappoint!Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support Our Sponsors Visit 4 Patriots Use Promo Code SASQUATCH for 10% off your first purchase!Visit Hangar1 PublishingSasquatch Odyssey Podcast YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCrIzUVxqM4a98whCBYBvgwSupport The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

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