SO EP:667 Bigfoot: Marvel’s Hairiest Hero

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:432 Bigfoot Bluff Charge On The Appalachian Trail

SO EP:432 Bigfoot Bluff Charge On The Appalachian Trail

Tonights bonus episode features two guests. First up is Chritine from Canada, who found herself face to face with a Sasquatch while picking raspberries as a kid. Secondly, is Chris from Ohio, who had a close encounter with a Bigfoot while hiking the Appalachian trail. 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.

18 Feb 202434min

SO EP:431 Bigfoot In Australia

SO EP:431 Bigfoot In Australia

My guest tonight is Jeremy and he is here to share his experiences while out in the bush searching for the ever elusive Australian Yowie. 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.

16 Feb 20241h 3min

SO EP:430 Bigfoot On The Edge

SO EP:430 Bigfoot On The Edge

This is the conclusion of the recent roundtable that I was a part over on Calling All Beings. We close out our talk, by discussing whether Bigfoot use caves and are they really much cloer to us that we may realize? 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.

14 Feb 202443min

SO EP:429 Bigfoot Migration

SO EP:429 Bigfoot Migration

CAB's first Bigfoot Roundtable discussion featuring some amazing analysts in the #bigfoot / #sasquatch community. If you have an interest in this creature, you'll want to catch and be part of this conversation! Panelists: Amy Bue, Doug Hajicek, Brian King-Sharp, Sybilla Irwin, and Scott Tompkins 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.

11 Feb 202450min

SO EP:428 Baby Bigfoot On Mt. Hood

SO EP:428 Baby Bigfoot On Mt. Hood

My guest tonight is Kevin from Wisconsin and he is here to share some interesting experiences that he had while out on a BFRO expedition in the mountains in and around Los Alamos as well as near Mt. Hood while out with Cliff Barackman. 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.

9 Feb 202449min

SO EP:427 Aguluwok River Bigfoot

SO EP:427 Aguluwok River Bigfoot

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.

7 Feb 202443min

SO EP:426 The Face Of Bigfoot?

SO EP:426 The Face Of Bigfoot?

This weeks bonus episode features part one of my recent interview with M.K. Davis and Todd Gatewood. I was a guest host over on the Mythical Legends podcast with Daniel Barnett, and we had a great conversation with these two about these new images that they have created of "Patty" from the Patterson Gimlin film. There will a part two and the questions will get tougher. Visit M.K. Davis's Website 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.

4 Feb 202440min

SO EP:425 Bigfoot Smacked My Subaru!

SO EP:425 Bigfoot Smacked My Subaru!

My guest tonight is Tyler and he has his own podcast Bigfoot and the Citizen Scientist, and he also works with Cliff Barackman at the North American Bigfoot Center in Boring Oregon. Tyler has had some pretty close encounters with Sasquatch out in his researche area and he is here to tell us all about that tonight. Get Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendBackwoods Horror Stories On YouTubeBackwoods Horror Stories On Apple PodcastsBackwoods Horror Stories On SpotifyJoin Patreon Support The ShowLeave Us A VoicemailSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar1 PublishingJoin The Sasquatch Odyssey Fans GroupFollow Sasquatch Odyssey On Instagram Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

2 Feb 202440min

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