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:6 Bigfoot Are Not Teddy Bears!

SO EP:6 Bigfoot Are Not Teddy Bears!

My guest tonight is Bobby from North Carolina. He and his wife live on a property that backs up to the Uwharrie National Forest, and they have had repeated encounters with Sasquatch. They have had numerous sightings and the creatures have beaten on their house, taken deer, chickens, and ducks! Bobby has caught them on trail cams, collected multiple track casts and captured audio evidence. Their case is truly fascinating. Listen to Bobby tell about their experiences in his own words. Sit back and enjoy the show. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

26 Feb 20211h 8min

SO EP:5 We rolled out of the truck ready to draw a bead on this thing!

SO EP:5 We rolled out of the truck ready to draw a bead on this thing!

I am excited to have tonights guest Emmitt on the show tonight. He has had some truly fascinating encounters that he will share with us tonight, including seeing what he thought was his friend running from a Sasquatch. There is a twist to the story that I will let Emmitt share. Remember if you have had an encounter and would like to be on the show please email brian@sasquatchodyssey.net. I am super stoked about booking the guest I will have on the special bonus Friday night show March 12th! Stay tuned for details and make plans to join us for that special show. Sit back relax and enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

24 Feb 20211h 10min

SO EP:4 Bigfoot Killed My Dog!

SO EP:4 Bigfoot Killed My Dog!

My guest tonight is Tyler. He comes to us from Louisiana and has multiple fascinating encounters with Sasquatch. These creatures are roaming a 300 plus acre property and some of the encounters have been terrifying to say the least. One of these encounters resulted in a large pitbull being killed. Truly some of the most amazing encounters I have heard to date. Remember if you have had an encounter and would like to be on the show email brian@sasquatchodyssey.net. Sit back relax and thanks for listening to the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

21 Feb 20211h 9min

SO EP:3 Bigfoot Hunts With Coyote's

SO EP:3 Bigfoot Hunts With Coyote's

I decided to do a bonus show this week and wish everyone a great start to your weekend!! Dave comes to us from Missouri and has quite a story to tell. He says he has a clan of around 20 Sasquatch on and around his property and he says he has interacted with them for years. To the point of being only a few feet away from a female while trying to offer her food. Some truly interesting stories and I will let you guys take it from here. Enjoy the show and if you have had an encounter and would like to be on the show email brian@sasquatchodyssey.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

20 Feb 20211h 2min

SO EP:2 What the hell am I looking at?

SO EP:2 What the hell am I looking at?

I am so excited to have Jake on the show. Jake is a police officer in Michigan and he has had several encounters with Sasquatch, including a visual encounter when he was around 15. He will also talk about several audible encounters and we will discuss his upcoming web series on Urban Legends in the State of Michigan. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show! 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.

14 Feb 202149min

SO EP:1 Bigfoot Roadside Crossing!

SO EP:1 Bigfoot Roadside Crossing!

Here you are folks, Episode 1 of many to come on this Odyssey into the encounters with Sasquatch and other Crytids. Please bare with me these first few episodes, as they are my virgin voyage into producing a podcast. Kel is our guest this week and shares his roadside crossing encounter from my home state of North Carolina.  Please share this with as many people as possible. Check us out on Facebook @Sasquatch Odyssey and click the like button. I hope you enjoy the show. If you have had an encounter and would like to be on the show email me brian@sasquatchodyssey.net. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

7 Feb 20211h

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