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:122 911 And Other Air Disasters Predicted In Premonitory Dreams!

My guest tonight is Jamie from New York is here to share some amazing tales of premonitory dreams related that predicted several major air disasters. We also dive Ito ESP and other paranormal phenomena! Support The Show!!!https://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

13 Maalis 20221h 6min

SO EP:121 Bigfoot And The House Of Enoch!

My guest tonight is Kain Michael from Ohio and he is here to share his many experiences while researching Sasquatch for over a decade, including his three physical sightings of these elusive creatures! For more on Kain and his research check out House Of Enoch on Facebook using the link below. https://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionshttps://www.facebook.com/House-of-Enoch-301248100028320Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

11 Maalis 20221h 21min

SO EP:120 Alien Craft On The Moon!

Tonight we talked to Glenn who has had some very interesting experiences, including but not limited to a conversation with Buzz Aldrin about alien craft on the moon! You don't want to miss this one!https://www.patreon.com/creator-homehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-odyssey/id1600100725https://open.spotify.com/show/2vTKalNP0PLlQG8b3KduDZ?si=25cAIxQ-R1-MQwvkyaPRFQhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/true-crime-odysseyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

8 Maalis 202250min

SO EP:119 Bigfoot Vs. The Florida Skunk Ape!

My guest tonight is David Sidoti the founder of the Independent Bigfoot Research Group. David has been investigating these elusive creatures for over 25 years, and he is here tonight to share some of his personal experiences as well as others he has collected over the years. We also get into the issue of the Skunk Ape versus your typical Sasquatch. All around a great conversation. I hope you all enjoy it. For more on David and his group visit their website via the link below. https://www.patreon.com/sasquatchodysseyhttps://www.isrtusa.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

4 Maalis 20221h 13min

SO EP:118 Kidnapped By A Sasquatch Story Time Vol.7

Tonights bonus show is a Story Time show featuring the amazing story of Albert Ostmans abduction while on a prospecting trip. This story has been debated for many decades in the Bigfoot world. One thing I know for sure is fact. Whether you believe it or not, the story is a good one. I hope you enjoy the show!https://www.patreon.com/sasquatchodysseyResearch Sources for this weeks show are:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0j-zIGVGe3J1pPW-hyXBwhttp://www.bigfootencounters.com/classics/ostman.htmhttps://www.amazon.com/Sasquatch-Apes-Among-John-Green/dp/0888391234Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

27 Helmi 202244min

SO EP:117 The Bigfoot Influencers with Tim Halloran!

Tonights guest is author Tim Halloran. He is here to share some insights on his new book The Bigfoot Influencers. Join us as we talk about some of the fascinating characters he has interviewed for his book and much more! https://www.patreon.com/sasquatchodysseyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

25 Helmi 202256min

SO EP:116 Bigfoot, Missing 411, and Government Cover-Ups!

Tonights show is a guest appearance I did in the D.A. EX Machina YouTube show last night. I had a blast talking with D.A. and Josh. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. For more of D.A.'s show check out his YouTube page using the link below. https://www.patreon.com/sasquatchodysseyhttps://www.youtube.com/c/DARobertsAuthorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

21 Helmi 20221h 34min

SO EP:115 Bigfoot Near Boggy Gut Creek!

My guests tonight are brothers Jack and Scott from my home state of Georgia! They have some pretty cool stories to tell that I think you all will enjoy.https://www.patreon.com/sasquatchodysseyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

18 Helmi 20221h 18min

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