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:139 Bigfoot Story Time Vol.9

Thanks for joining us for another Bigfoot Story time. The first three stories you will hear in this episode come from a new book by author Jay Vernon, titled Adams County Bigfoot Friend Or Beast? Jay will be a guest on Fridays show, so come back tomorrow to check out his wild but true stories of his youth. Please rate and review the show and check out our Patreon Page below to become a crew member and help support the show!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Jay Vernons Bookhttps://hangar1publishing.com/collections/book-catalog/products/adams-county-bigfoot-friend-or-beastShow Researchhttps://oklahoman.com/article/1979999/strange-beast-reported-by-western-oklahoma-residentsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

28 Huhti 202229min

SO EP:138 Bigfoot History Volume 3 Rene Dahinden!

Welcome back to the third installment of our Wednesday Wisdom Bigfoot history series. This weeks show is all about Rene Dahinden. Arguably one of the more temperamental of the four horseman of Sasquatchery, Rene is none the less a giant in our community. The first segment is me sharing facts about his life and the last portion of the show is a CBC interview with Rene I pulled from their archives. To view the video check out the link in the show notes under show research. Don't forget to head over to our Patreon Page and become a member to help support the show!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Show Researchhttps://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1402840325Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

27 Huhti 202227min

SO EP:137 Untold Radio Interview With Doug Hajieck!

This weeks bonus episode is a recent guest appearance I made on the syndicated radio show Untold Radio with the one only Doug Hajieck. We discuss many topics related to Bigfoot and so much more!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

24 Huhti 20221h 30min

SO EP:136 Bigfoot Behaving Badly!

I have a double header for you tonight on the show. Our first guest is Mike from Connecticut and he is here to share his encounters as well as some interesting theories on Sasquatch behavior and why they do some of the things they do. My second guest is Lee from California and he is here to share some rather interesting encounters while working as a professional driver for kids with special needs. Please take a second to leave us a 5 STAR RATING!!!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

22 Huhti 202251min

SO EP:135 Bigfoot History Volume 2 John Green!

Todays Wednesday Wisdom episode is the second volume of our Bigfoot History series and it features the late great John Green. Included is a 1999 interview that was conducted in his home. The audio was pulled from the video posted on the Land Sea Air Canada YouTube channel. The link is provided below, so go check out their stuff! Stick around until the outro to hear a little music from yours truly! Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Audio Credits https://www.youtube.com/c/LANDSEAAIRCANADABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

20 Huhti 202241min

SO EP:134 Bigfoot Story Time Vol.8

Tonight on Story Time I highlight two sightings from the UK. I hope you enjoy the stories! Please rate and review the show!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

19 Huhti 202230min

SO EP:133 Glitch In The Matrix!

I have two guests on the show tonight. First Mossie and her son Sean are here from Kentucky to share her 1957 face to foot encounter with a Sasquatch and Mike from Ohio is here to share his strange story of what can only be described as a glitch in the matrix. Please take a moment to rate and review the show wherever you are listening and check our our Patreon Page to help support the show and the content we bring you each and every week!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

17 Huhti 202245min

SO EP:132 Nightmare In The Woods!

My guest tonight is A.H. Verge who is here to share some of his terrifying encounters with Sasquatch that started at a very early age. he has written a book about his families encounters called Nightmare In The Woods:One Family s Strange and Terrifying Encounter With Bigfoot in the Northeastern United States. Use the Amazon link below to purchase a copy of his book. I have included a link to his tegotea website as well. Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Purchase Nightmare In The Woodshttps://www.amazon.com/Nightmare-Woods-terrifying-encounter-Northeastern/dp/1542367948Visit Tegoteahttps://www.tegotea.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

15 Huhti 202247min

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