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:118 Kidnapped By A Sasquatch Story Time Vol.7

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 Feb 202244min

SO EP:117 The Bigfoot Influencers with Tim Halloran!

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 Feb 202256min

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

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.

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SO EP:115 Bigfoot Near Boggy Gut Creek!

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 Feb 20221h 18min

SO EP:114 Bigfoot Sightings And Ghostly Encounters!

SO EP:114 Bigfoot Sightings And Ghostly Encounters!

My guests tonight are Jason from South Carolina and Justin from Tennessee. They are here to share their encounters with Bigfoot as well as a Ghostly woman. I hope you enjoy these stories. For more on the show use the LinkTree below and it will take you anywhere you want to go! https://linktr.ee/SasquatchOdysseyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

14 Feb 202232min

SO EP:113 Bigfoot And The Bouncy Ball!

SO EP:113 Bigfoot And The Bouncy Ball!

My guest tonight is Jan who is a member of the Northern Kentucky Bigfoot Research group. She is here to share some of her personal experiences out in the field conducting research with some pretty interesting techniques. I think you all will enjoy this one. Please take a moment to say hello and send me a voice message and I will include it on Sundays bonus episode this week. Click the button below, record directly from your phone or computer and that's it! https://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

11 Feb 202231min

SO EP:112 Bigfoot Story Time Vol.6

SO EP:112 Bigfoot Story Time Vol.6

Tonight on Story Time I highlight two sightings from the UK. I hope you enjoy the stories! Please rate and review the show!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

8 Feb 202217min

SO EP: 111 UFO's At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base!

SO EP: 111 UFO's At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base!

My guest tonight is Mike from Ohio. In the early 1990's he and some co-workers experienced some interesting encounters with UFO's near Wright-Patterson Air Force base, and he is here to share those experiences with us tonight. Please remember to rate and review the show! Check out our Patreon Page using the link below. Become a Crew Member and help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/sasquatchodysseyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-odyssey/id1600100725https://open.spotify.com/show/2vTKalNP0PLlQG8b3KduDZ?si=SBZxDziuRRGjcEhRs21kngBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

6 Feb 202244min

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