SO EP:667 Bigfoot: Marvel’s Hairiest Hero
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SO EP:667 Bigfoot: Marvel’s Hairiest Hero

In this exclusive Pop Culture Edition of Sasquatch Odyssey, Dani dives headfirst into the world of comics to explore one of the most fascinating pop culture interpretations of Bigfoot: Marvel’s Sasquatch.

Created in the late 1970s, Marvel’s Sasquatch isn’t just a towering cryptid lurking in the woods—he’s Dr. Walter Langkowski, a Canadian scientist whose experiments unlock a transformation into a massive, orange-furred creature with superhuman strength.

A longtime member of Alpha Flight, Marvel’s premier Canadian superhero team, Sasquatch has stood shoulder to shoulder with legends like Wolverine and the X-Men, bringing the folklore of Bigfoot into the heart of the Marvel Universe.In this episode, Dani paints a vivid picture of the character’s design and evolution: the towering frame, the primal roar, the duality of man and beast. But more than just description, we dig into what this character means.

How does Marvel’s Sasquatch reflect our cultural fascination with cryptids? Why do we continually reimagine Bigfoot in new forms—from wilderness monster to sports mascot to superhero? Drawing on psychology and sociology, Dani explores how this superhero iteration taps into deeper human questions: the tension between science and myth, the fear and fascination of transformation, and the way folklore adapts to modern storytelling. By turning Bigfoot into a hero instead of a horror, Marvel redefined the cultural script, showing how the same legend can embody both primal terror and protective strength.

And, in true Sasquatch Odyssey fashion, the episode also asks: how do these portrayals ripple back into the real world? Could repeated depictions of Sasquatch as noble or heroic actually shape how people process their own encounters in the wild?

Finally, stick around until the end of the episode for a special surprise: Brian joins the conversation to share his take on Marvel’s Sasquatch, and how he sees pop culture constantly influencing real-life beliefs about Bigfoot.

This is an episode that blends comics, folklore, psychology, and the enduring mystery of the creature in the woods.

Whether you’re a Marvel fan, a Bigfoot believer, or just curious about how myths evolve, this Pop Culture Edition proves one thing: Sasquatch isn’t just hiding in the forest—he’s alive and well in the pages of our favorite comics.


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SO EP:440 Bigfoot Breathing Down My Neck!

SO EP:440 Bigfoot Breathing Down My Neck!

Can you imagine having a Sasquatch standing right behind you? So close that you hear it breathing? Me either, but my guest tonight is here to share his encounter where that very thing happened and he lived to share it with us tonight. Sit back, relax, and enjoy Greg from Oregons encounters with the Big Daddy of the back country. Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

8 Mars 202458min

SO EP:439 Shots Fired! Bigfoot In Alaska

SO EP:439 Shots Fired! Bigfoot In Alaska

Fred from Alaska is back with two more amazing encounter stories! Don't forget to sign up for our new FREE Bigfoot Weekly Newsletter. Click the link right here. Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

6 Mars 202438min

SO EP:438 Sasquatch Secrets

SO EP:438 Sasquatch Secrets

My guest tonight is Nikki from the Sasquatch Secrets YouTube channel. She is here to talk about all things Bigfoot, including some of the hoaxers out there peddling BS in the community. Make sure you check out Nikki's channel at the link below. Sasquatch Secrets YouTube ChannelGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

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SO EP:437 Bigfoot Pushed Me In My Tent!

SO EP:437 Bigfoot Pushed Me In My Tent!

My guest tonight is Marsha from South Carolina and she is here to share some truly close encounters with Sasquatch, including two incidents of being touched while in a tent in the bush!Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

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SO EP:436 Bigfoot Grabs Hunter!

SO EP:436 Bigfoot Grabs Hunter!

Fred from Alaska is back! He is here to share some amazing encounter stories from his Subacrtic Alaska Sasquatch YouTube Channel. These encounters are incredible and Fred is an amazing story teller. This is volume one of a new weekly installment, so make sure you are back here every Wednesday for all new must hear encounters! Subarctic Alaska Sasquatch YouTube ChannelGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

28 Feb 202435min

SO EP:435 Bigfoot In Louisiana

SO EP:435 Bigfoot In Louisiana

We have two guests for this weekend bonus show. First up we have James from Louisiana, and he is here to share his road side crossing, as well as his late wife's sighting of a Sasquatch from the early 1980's. Then we travel to Colorado to speak with 12 year old Elliot who had a strange experience with an orb. Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

25 Feb 202434min

SO EP:434 I Ran Over Bigfoot!

SO EP:434 I Ran Over Bigfoot!

My guest tonight is Tyler Bounds. He is a long time Sasquatch researcher, who also worked on the television show Finding Bigfoot for over five years. Tyler is here to share his personal experiences both on the show and off, including the night he thinks that he may have ran over a Sasquatch! Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

23 Feb 202451min

SO EP:433 Bigfoot On Our Cabin!

SO EP:433 Bigfoot On Our Cabin!

Fred from Alaska is back with two more amazing encounter stories! Don't forget to sign up for our new FREE Bigfoot Weekly Newsletter. Click the link right here. Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

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