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:16 BONUS SHOW!!! Is Bigfoot A Nephilim?

SO EP:16 BONUS SHOW!!! Is Bigfoot A Nephilim?

BONUS SHOW!!!! I felt horrible about the audio quality on Fridays show, so here is a BONUS show for the week. Thanks SO much for hanging in and coming back for more. Please go and RATE and REVIEW the show where ever you are listening. It makes a HUGE difference. Thanks for listening and enjoy my conversation with Flint.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

11 Apr 202140min

SO EP:15 Bigfoot Chased By A Mountain Lion!

SO EP:15 Bigfoot Chased By A Mountain Lion!

Tonights guests are Good from British Columbia Canada and Richard from California. They both have some great stories to tell, and I am grateful they are sharing them here with us tonight. You will hear quite a bit of background noise during Gords interview. Those are NOT baby Sasquatch, they are his grandkids lol. He is out in the bush most of the time so we did not have a chance to re-record the audio so I think you will enjoy it even with the chatter. I also noticed that Richards episode had some weird background noise at times. Maybe it's the government hacking in to listen in haha. None the less I apologize for the audio quality, but I can only control what I can control. I think you will enjoy the stories despite the tech issues! Thanks as always for listening.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

9 Apr 202147min

SO EP:14 Bigfoot On Lovers Lane!

SO EP:14 Bigfoot On Lovers Lane!

My guests tonight have some very interesting encounter stories. Jeff has three encounters to share, one of which he comes face to face with Sasquatch while night fishing. Randy has an encounter on lovers lane where Sasquatch grabs a woman from her car. Great stories you don’t want to miss!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

2 Apr 20211h 5min

SO EP:13 Bigfoot On The Railroad Tracks!

SO EP:13 Bigfoot On The Railroad Tracks!

We have two great guests on the show tonight. Tony and Mike have some amazing stories to share about their encounters with Sasquatch. We even take an unexpected turn and hear a Chupacabra encounter! Sit back and enjoy the show, and PLEASE take a second to leave us a 5 star review where ever you listen to the show. Follow us on Instagram at sasquatch_odyssey.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

27 Mar 202143min

SO EP:12 Bigfoot And Strange Lights In Canada!

SO EP:12 Bigfoot And Strange Lights In Canada!

My guest tonight is Ralph from British Columbia Canada. He has had some very interesting encounters with Sasquatch, and has seen some very strange lights during one of his encounters. He has talked with some of the elders on the Reservation there and shares some of that wisdom with us on the show. Very cool stories and experiences up in British Columbia! Enjoy the show and if you haven’t already please leave us a review on wherever you listen to the show! If you have had an encounter and would like to be on the show email brian@sasquatchodyssey.net. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

19 Mar 202139min

SO EP:11 Bigfoot Smashes A Volkswagen Bus!

SO EP:11 Bigfoot Smashes A Volkswagen Bus!

This is a bonus episode, so I have taken the liberty to clear up a few things at the beginning of the show. There has been a great deal of response after last weeks interview with Dr. Meldrum, and I felt the need to clear the air a bit. After my initial diatribe, my guest for this bonus episode is Wayne. He has had several interesting encounters including a sighting in the 1970's where a Sasquatch throws a large boulder at a Volkswagen Bus! You don't want to miss his encounters. Thanks as always for listening and remember if you have had an encounter and would like to be on the show email brian@sasquatchodyssey.net. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

16 Mar 202137min

SO EP:10 The Science of Bigfoot With Dr. Jeff Meldrum

SO EP:10 The Science of Bigfoot With Dr. Jeff Meldrum

My guest tonight is Dr. Jeff Meldrum. Dr. Meldrum is a noted Physical Anthropologist, author, and researcher, who has decades of experience researching physical evidence left behind by Sasquatch. Join me as we discuss some of the more compelling evidence he has studied over the years, dermal ridges, the Patterson Gimlin Film and many other topics. Remember if you have had an encounter and would like to be on the show email brian@sasquatchodyssey.net. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

12 Mar 20211h 3min

SO EP:9 Bigfoot Interrupts The Family Fishing Trip!

SO EP:9 Bigfoot Interrupts The Family Fishing Trip!

My guest tonight is Mike from from Kentucky who has had several encounters with Sasquatch including a sighting during a fishing trip with his family. I press Mike to share a few of his other paranormal experiences he has experienced over the course of his life. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. If you have had an encounter and would like to be on the show please email brian@sasquatchodyssey.net.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

12 Mar 202149min

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