SO EP:673 The Florida Skunk Ape

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:52 BONUS SHOW!!! The "Squalin" Thing!

SO EP:52 BONUS SHOW!!! The "Squalin" Thing!

Hey folks, I decided to release a bonus episode this week. This was originally a members only show, but I wanted you guys to hear these encounters, so here you go! I have two guests sharing their encounter stories tonight. First up, is Clint with encounters from my neck of the woods here in North Carolina and Justin from just up the road a bit. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your bonus episode! Thanks for your continued support of the show, and please check out my new show Paranormal Odyssey. Here is a link to this weeks episode. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/46016980Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

9 Elo 202158min

SO EP:51 The Science Of The Wood Ape With Matt Pruitt!

SO EP:51 The Science Of The Wood Ape With Matt Pruitt!

My guest tonight is the one and only Matt Pruitt. He is a long time researcher, historian, and citizen scientist dedicated to finding answers to the Sasquatch phenomenon. Matt is a member of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy and is the host of their official podcast Apes Among Us. He is here to share his historical knowledge and his paleoanthropological hypothesis, on these elusive creatures. Join us as we tackle these subjects and so much more. Please take a moment to rate and review the show on what ever podcast platform you are listening! If you are into UFO's, Dogman, and other paranormal encounters please check out our sister show Paranormal Odyssey. Here is a link to this weeks brand new episode.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/46016980Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

6 Elo 20211h 50min

SO EP:50 Dogman Encounters On Paranormal Odyssey!

SO EP:50 Dogman Encounters On Paranormal Odyssey!

My guest tonight on Paranormal Odyssey is Christine Ann. She has had five encounters over the course of her life with a creature she calls Dogman. She is here to share those encounters with us tonight. If you guys enjoy the show, please take a moment and rate and review it where ever you listen to podcasts. Click the link below to hear the show! Thanks for listening. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/45926459https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paranormal-odyssey/id1578754997?i=1000530665592https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XUu867rIkY6XIRvyfqr9q?si=E8meqM7FQSeaz62WKJKpPw&dl_branch=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

1 Elo 20218min

SO EP:49 Strange Familiars Bigfoot And Other High Strangeness With Timothy Renner!

SO EP:49 Strange Familiars Bigfoot And Other High Strangeness With Timothy Renner!

Tonights guest in an author, researcher, and host of the hit podcast Strange Familiars the one and only Timothy Renner! Tim is here to share some great historical Bigfoot encounters, his own experiences and much more high strangeness! For more about Tim, his show, or his books please visit his website https://www.strangefamiliars.com Now sit back, relax and enjoy the show! Check out my new show Paranormal Odyssey! It is a show dedicated to paranormal encounters of all kinds. Find it anywhere you get podcasts or click this link to check out episode 1.https://www.spreaker.com/show/5016307/episodes/feedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

30 Heinä 20211h 22min

SO EP:48 The First Nations Sasquatch With Thomas Sewid!

SO EP:48 The First Nations Sasquatch With Thomas Sewid!

My special guest is Thomas Sewid. He is here to share his amazing personal encounter stories and the First Nations perspective on Bigfoot/Sasquatch. For more on Thom or his current projects, check out Monster X Radio or the Sasquatch Island Facebook Page at the link below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/753712284709607/?ref=shareBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

23 Heinä 20211h 1min

SO EP:47 The Patterson Gimlin Film Hoax Confession Video? "Bonus Show" Setting The Record Straight

SO EP:47 The Patterson Gimlin Film Hoax Confession Video? "Bonus Show" Setting The Record Straight

My guest tonight is Steve Kulls. The Squatch Detective returns tonight to set the record straight on the alleged Bob Gimlin hoax confession video. Join us as we discuss the allegation, where it came from and what if any truth there is to the rumor. Please rate, and review the show where ever you listen. Thanks for listening and please visit our website for more information and to become a member, make a donation and help support the show! www.sasquatchodyssey.net.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

18 Heinä 202150min

SO EP:45 Attacked By A Bigfoot!

SO EP:45 Attacked By A Bigfoot!

My guest tonight is Jeff from South Dakota. He had a harrowing encounter with a Sasquatch in Manitoba Canada when he was 16. He and a couple of friends were on a fishing trip when he came face to face with this thing, and he was attacked. I will let him tell his story in his own words. I will be putting out a bonus show this Sunday. Most of you have heard about the controversy surrounding the Patterson Gimlin film over the past few weeks, and the alleged video confession of a hoax by Bob Gimlin. I have Steve Kulls who is right in the middle of all this on to shed some light on the subject, so you don't want to miss this Sundays bonus show! Please rate and review the show where ever you listen and use the voice message button at the bottom of the website home page to leave your feedback, encounter story, or just say hello! www.sasquatchodyssey.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

16 Heinä 20211h 32min

SO EP:43 UFO Encounters Of The Fourth Kind!

SO EP:43 UFO Encounters Of The Fourth Kind!

My guest tonight is returning to share his out of this world encounters with UFO's and his incredible stories of abduction. Stick with me on this one folks, you will want to hear all of this one! Please take a moment to leave your feedback and your own encounters on the voice message option at the bottom of the website homepage www.sasquatchodyssey.net and PLEASE rate and review the show on what ever podcatcher you are listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

9 Heinä 20211h 48min

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