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:59 BONUS EPISODE!!! UFO's, Orbs, Alien Visitation With Doug Hajieck From Monster Quest!

SO EP:59 BONUS EPISODE!!! UFO's, Orbs, Alien Visitation With Doug Hajieck From Monster Quest!

My guest tonight is Doing Hajieck! Doug is a great friend of the show and is here to share some of his personal experiences, as we talk about UFO'S, Orbs, USO'S, Alien Visitation, and much more. See Doug's bio below for more on him and his amazing career! Please rate and review the show. Doug Hajicek is the president and founder of WHITEWOLF ENTERTAINMENT, INC., a television production company specializing in non-fiction programming. With over 206 features under his belt, Hajicek has been producing television shows for national networks since 1985. He is currently developing a full-length movie and/or series entitled: Legend Meets Science II or the Legend Meets Science series. The release date is planned for fall 2021.In 2015, Hajicek joined forces with Les Stroud, acting as his tech director and consultant for Stroud’s TV series, Survivorman Bigfoot. He currently co-hosts and produces Untold Radio AM on Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Apple Podcasts. Live shows air and are recorded each Wednesday at 7:00 pm CT. He has also been focusing on TV show and TV series development and is currently consulting for a large cable network. Hajicek has also spent considerable time in TV show development with veteran stand-up comedians. One of Hajicek’s greatest accomplishments may be his 2006 development of the Trojan Squid Cam, used to film the world’s first free-swimming giant squid. His MonsterQuest, “Predators of the Deep” special aired 14 years later. In it, experts confirmed that it was the first and only film of a living Architeuthis Dux species, a true giant squid. At an estimated 54-ft long, it was a perfect definition of a monster.Achievements like this have fueled Hajicek’s passion for researching both known animals and yet-to-be-proven cryptids. His first co-authored scientific paper on black bear hibernation and birth was published in July 2020 Vol. 10 Issue 7 in the journal Animals, “Spying on Black Bear Births and Care of Cubs”, ISSN 2076-2615 with Dr. Lynn Rogers. Another scientific paper on mammal cohabitation is currently being developed regarding Hajicek’s wildlife work where he documented the world’s first mammal cohabitation: beavers and muskrats in a wild beaver lodge. He also owns and Runs Hangar 1 Publishing with his Sons.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

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SO EP:58 Big Fur, Bigfoot, “Big Brother”, and the PGF With Ken Walker!

SO EP:58 Big Fur, Bigfoot, “Big Brother”, and the PGF With Ken Walker!

My guest tonight is Ken Walker. Most of you will know Ken as the star of the recent documentary film Big Fur, that follows his journey to recreate "Patty" from the Patterson Gimlin film. Ken is a world champion taxidermist and all around great guy. Join us tonight as we talk taxidermy, Bigfoot, "Big Brother" and the conspiracy to keep us out of the loop on Sasquatch, the Patterson Gimlin film and much more! Please rate and review the show where ever you listen to podcasts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

27 Aug 20211h 21min

SO EP:57 BONUS SHOW! Behind The Paranormal With Paul Eno!

SO EP:57 BONUS SHOW! Behind The Paranormal With Paul Eno!

My guest tonight is Paul Eno. Paul has been investigating the paranormal for over fifty years. He worked with Ed and Lorraine Warren in the early 70's on some of their most interesting cases. He has had experiences with UFO'S, poltergeist, and yes even Bigfoot! Way too much to go into here, so for more on Paul visit his website http://www.behindtheparanormal.comYou guys sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Please rate and review the show where ever you listen. Paranormal Odyssey Podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/show/paranormal-odysseyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

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SO EP:56 This Thing Was Staring In The Window!

SO EP:56 This Thing Was Staring In The Window!

My guest tonight is Steve from Louisiana. He is a military veteran and he is here to share his experiences with Bigfoot back in his younger days while on leave. This is definitely one of my favorite encounter stories, and I know you guys will enjoy it! I think you guys will really enjoy this one! Please rate and review the show where ever you listen!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

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SO EP:55 "Betty and Barney Hill UFO Abduction" on Paranormal Odyssey!

SO EP:55 "Betty and Barney Hill UFO Abduction" on Paranormal Odyssey!

I am stoked to announce my upcoming interview with Kathleen Marden over on the Paranormal Odyssey Podcast! Kathleen is a long time paranormal and UFO researcher and is also the niece of Betty and Barney Hill. I am beyond excited to bring you this interview, so if you are interested please head over and check out the other episodes and stay tuned for this show in the coming weeks! https://www.spreaker.com/show/paranormal-odysseyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

15 Aug 20217min

SO EP:54 BONUS EPISODE!!! "Bigfoot Beyond Belief"

SO EP:54 BONUS EPISODE!!! "Bigfoot Beyond Belief"

My guest tonight is Sharon Eby. She is an author, a cultural Anthropologist, and a long time Bigfoot researcher. Sharon shares some personal encounters as well as some of the most compelling cases she has investigated. Please rate and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out my new show and get your UFO and other Paranormal encounter stories.https://www.spreaker.com/show/paranormal-odysseyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

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SO EP:53 The Skeptical Sasquatch With Steven Streufert!

SO EP:53 The Skeptical Sasquatch With Steven Streufert!

My guest tonight is the one and only arch skeptic and Bigfoot curmudgeon Steven Streufert. Steven is a long time researcher of the Sasquatch phenomenon and often characterized as a staunch skeptic. The truth of the matter is he a self described Sasquatch agnostic and approaches the subject with an open mind and a critical thinking perspective that I find refreshing. We talk tonight about a myriad of things including his personal experiences in the woods, the Bluff Creek Project, his Facebook group Coalition for Critical Thinking in Bigfoot Research and much more. Check his blog for more on Steven and his bookstore Bigfoot Books.http://bigfootbooksblog.blogspot.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

13 Aug 20211h 21min

SO EP:52 BONUS SHOW!!! The "Squalin" Thing!

SO EP:52 BONUS SHOW!!! The "Squalin" Thing!

Hey folks, I decided to release a bonus episode this week. This was originally a members only show, but I wanted you guys to hear these encounters, so here you go! I have two guests sharing their encounter stories tonight. First up, is Clint with encounters from my neck of the woods here in North Carolina and Justin from just up the road a bit. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your bonus episode! Thanks for your continued support of the show, and please check out my new show Paranormal Odyssey. Here is a link to this weeks episode. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/46016980Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

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