Everyone’s seen the film. That brief, haunting footage shot in the woods of Bluff Creek, California in 1967—claimed by many to be the most compelling evidence of Bigfoot ever captured on camera. But the real story? It didn’t unfold in front of the lens. It happened behind it.In this episode, we go deeper than the grainy frames and legendary figure striding into the forest. We explore the lives of Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin—the two men who filmed it—and the toll that single day would take on ...
May 28, 2025•1 hr
In this episode, Fred shares eerie and thrilling stories of various encounters in the remote areas of Alaska, including strange sightings and unnerving experiences. The main story comes from Timothy, a biologist who, along with his team, encountered a large, mysterious figure and heard terrifying growls while working near Canoe Mountain. Additional tales include a mountain biker's startling run-in with an unidentified creature on Resurrection Trail and various accounts of residents' encounters w...
May 25, 2025•43 min
From Paranormal Fascination to Unexplained Auditory Experiences In this episode, Brian welcomes Mitch from Michigan and Austin from West Virginia to share their compelling experiences with the phenomenon of Bigfoot. Mitch recounts a chilling camping trip in rural Michigan where he heard strange noises and had an unsettling feeling of being watched. Austin, on the other hand, describes hearing powerful vocalizations and wood knocks around his home in 2004. The discussion delves into the possible ...
May 23, 2025•49 min
I am beyond excited to introduce my new show Disturbing History. The past isn’t always dead. Sometimes, it’s just been buried... and it’s time to dig it up. Disturbing History is a weekly podcast that dives headfirst into the strange, spooky, and little-known stories that history tried to forget. From secret societies and sinister folklore to lost colonies, unsolved mysteries, and events too dark for your high school textbook — this is where the shadowy corners of the past finally get their time...
May 21, 2025•7 min
In this episode, we’re crisscrossing America to bring you real stories from real people who all witnessed the same impossible thing: a giant, hairy figure walking upright—somewhere it shouldn’t be. These aren’t fringe conspiracy theorists. They’re hunters, hikers, law enforcement, truckers, and ordinary folks from every corner of the country. Some were skeptics. Some still are. But every single one of them saw something they can’t explain. Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Skunk Ape. Whatever name you give it...
May 21, 2025•45 min
In this episode, Fred from Alaska shares an extraordinary encounter from his friend Steven, who had a spine-chilling experience in the remote Brooks Range involving a bull moose, a mysterious brown blur, and an alleged Bigfoot sighting. The story details Steven's unsettling discovery and subsequent events that left him and other hunters deeply unnerved. The account is followed by another story from George and Jerry, whose hiking trip with their grandchildren took a terrifying turn when they enco...
May 18, 2025•35 min
In this highly anticipated episode of the Sasquatch Odyssey podcast, Brian is joined by special guests Daniel Ryan, and Chris, the team finally get's into their experiences in the UK and the Pacific Northwest—highlighting life-changing Bigfoot encounters, emotional highs, and their bond as a dynamic family unit. This episode goes beyond the quest for Bigfoot, exploring themes of passion, camaraderie, and the journey of overcoming personal challenges. The discussion is peppered with humor, heartf...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 12 min
What happens when curiosity becomes obsession—and the wild starts watching back?In this episode, we journey deep into the heart of cryptozoological mystery, where strange creatures aren’t the only things lurking in the dark. From remote mountain ranges to disaster zones veiled in smoke and secrecy, we follow the breadcrumbs left by researchers, explorers, and locals who claim to have seen the impossible—and sometimes paid the price for speaking out. You’ll hear accounts that defy easy explanatio...
May 14, 2025•46 min
Fred shares two chilling encounters in remote Alaskan locations, one involving Dylan and Christina who, while hiking near a cabin by the Yukon River, experienced unsettling behavior from their dog and witnessed a mysterious black figure. Their encounter drove them to leave Alaska. The second story recounts Brad's experience near the Chis Chino River, where he encountered a small, monkey-like creature and a massive, dark humanoid. These encounters left him deeply unsettled and wary of the Alaskan...
May 11, 2025•50 min
In this episode, Brian welcomes Chris, a former Marine and Army National Guard member, to discuss his unexpected encounter with Bigfoot in the mountains of North Georgia. Chris describes his initial skepticism, his service history, and the eerie experience during a hunting trip that made him a believer. He also explores the intriguing overlap between Bigfoot sightings and paranormal phenomena, referencing strange lights captured on trail cameras and ghostly encounters from his youth. The episode...
May 09, 2025•43 min
Tonight I share five extraordinary encounters with unexplained forest beings across five decades and thousands of miles of American wilderness, told by witnesses who never met yet describe remarkably similar experiences. Olympic Peninsula, Washington - 1968 & 1973 A fire lookout witnesses a massive bipedal creature investigating a log in the remote Olympics. The witness describes intelligence in the being's eyes and the sensation of being observed. Years later, while hunting, he encounters m...
May 07, 2025•50 min
Fred narrates two intriguing tales of mysterious encounters in the remote parts of Alaska. The first story revolves around Tom and Joey, brothers who embarked on an adventurous trip to Alaska 18 years ago. They experienced strange sounds and eerie feelings of being watched and surrounded while hiking near Von Frank Mountain. The second story, shared by Judy, describes a hunting trip with elders near the Yukon River 30 years ago. The group experienced unsettling noises, rock-throwings, and an eer...
May 04, 2025•45 min
Karl from Arizona returns to share more of his fascinating encounters with Sasquatch. From detailed sightings in Northern Arizona in 2014 to unique experiences in Long Island, Chicago, and St. Louis, Karl recounts his adventures, including close encounters, mysterious gifts, and possible telepathic communications. He also gets into the controversial 'woo' aspect of Sasquatch research, discussing bioluminescent eyes, unusual auditory phenomena, and an intense experience with infrasound. Join us a...
May 02, 2025•56 min
Tonight, Brian shares the never-before-told story of Thomas, a fur trapper whose life was forever changed after a terrifying encounter with sasquatch in the remote Canadian wilderness during February 1987. This first-hand account challenges everything we think we know about these mysterious creatures. What Mercer experienced reveals them to be intelligent, communicative, and potentially dangerous beings with complex social structures and territorial behaviors. His haunting experience raises prof...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Fred shares two intense encounters from the Bristol Bay area in Alaska. Kelly's story from the early 1960s recounts a frightening run-in with what her cousin called a 'Harry man' while berry-picking near Lake NCA and Lake Beverly. This vivid narrative details their initial playful adventure turning into a nightmare as they come across the creature hunting a caribou. The second story, from Marty in 1995, describes his and his friend Lewis's eerie experience while on a fishing tri...
Apr 27, 2025•42 min
In this episode, Karl from Arizona shares his captivating journey and experiences with Bigfoot. From his initial intrigue sparked by an article in Argosy Magazine to his first encounter in the Arizona wilderness in 1982, Karl recounts various sightings and unexplained phenomena. He describes significant expeditions, including a memorable search in Ohio with his son, and multiple encounters on the Mogollon Rim in Arizona. The discussion also delves into scientific and speculative explanations for...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 22 min
In this episode, we take you deep into the woods of Murphy, North Carolina—just before a night hike during a recent expedition. As the sun dipped behind the mountains and the forest began to settle into its nighttime rhythm, we gathered near an old concrete pillar to hear a story that stopped us in our tracks. Kenny, a quiet and grounded voice in the group, shared an experience he and his son had just yards from where we stood. Late one night, they came face-to-face with something massive, stran...
Apr 23, 2025•50 min
In today's special storytelling episode, I'm thrilled to share an original tale I've created called "The Unlikely Guardians: Bigfoot Saves Easter. This heartwarming adventure follows Bartholomew, the last Sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest, whose carefully isolated life is upended when he discovers a set of unusual footprints in the late winter snow. Following them leads to an encounter with none other than Edmund Cottontail, the Easter Bunny himself, who is in desperate need of help. The magica...
Apr 20, 2025•3 hr 19 min
In this episode, Fred shares two gripping encounters with mysterious creatures in the Alaskan wilderness. The first story follows Mark, who, while gathering firewood, experiences a nightmarish series of events involving unexplained feelings of dread, strange noises, and a face-to-face encounter with a humanoid creature that leaves him terrified and shaken. The second story features Ramona and Paul, lifelong Alaskans and adventurers, who while exploring for berries near a remote pond stumble upon...
Apr 20, 2025•51 min
In this episode, Brian welcomes Steve from British Columbia, who shares his chilling experiences with potential Bigfoot encounters in the Canadian wilderness. Steve details his initial interest sparked by the Patterson Gilman film and various podcasts, leading to eerie incidents while hunting and exploring remote areas. He describes strange noises, unexplainable footprints, and unsettling feelings that have discouraged him from hunting. Steve also recounts his father's possible awareness of thes...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 5 min
In this chilling episode, we dive deep into the mysterious Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, where moonshine and monsters collide in a story that spans generations. Join us as we unravel the tale of Jim, a master moonshiner whose knowledge of the mountains led to prosperity—and ultimately, his mysterious disappearance in 1972. This haunting narrative, told from the perspective of his grandson, explores how Jim used the feared presence of Sasquatch creatures to keep revenue agents and comp...
Apr 16, 2025•48 min
In this episode, Fred shares harrowing tales from law enforcement professional Tim and a villager named Aggie. Tim recounts a terrifying encounter with an enormous creature while patrolling Alaskan wilderness, initially dismissed as a bear but later believed to be a Bigfoot. As the hunt for the creature becomes more intense, Tim faces skepticism from his partner and deals with the psychological impact of his experience. Next, Aggie, a resident from a remote Alaskan village, describes her childho...
Apr 13, 2025•39 min
In this episode, Neal from Georgia returns for part two as he recounts various encounters with creatures he identifies as Bigfoot. He details his criteria for what he considers a sighting and describes several specific incidents where he saw the creatures in close proximity. Neil explains unusual behaviors attributed to these creatures, such as gifting, tree knocks, and apparent interest in human activities. He also shares several instances of failed opportunities to collect evidence and discuss...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 23 min
In this week's episode, I share an extraordinary story from a man named Dale who experienced something truly remarkable in the North Georgia mountains during the summer of 1983. What began as an innocent fishing and camping trip for two fourteen-year-old boys turned into an encounter that would haunt them for the rest of their lives.Dale's story takes us down the Chattooga River, where he and his childhood friend Brad embarked on what should have been a straightforward seven-day journey. Armed w...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In this chilling episode of National Park Nightmares, we explore two of the most unsettling disappearances in America’s wild places—stories where the line between accident and something darker blurs beyond recognition.First, we return to 1958 and the shadowy slopes of Mount Meeker in Colorado. Ten-year-old Bobby Bizup vanished from Camp St. Malo, a Catholic boys' camp near Rocky Mountain National Park. Deaf, trusting, and familiar with the camp, Bobby was last seen leaving a fishing spot alone. ...
Apr 06, 2025•40 min
In this episode, Brian welcomes Neil from Georgia to discuss his intriguing encounters with Bigfoot. Neil shares personal stories from his childhood growing up in the woods, his keen interest in cryptids, and his experiences on his current property, where he believes a family of Bigfoot resides. He details various interactions, unexplained phenomena, and evidence he has observed, including footprints, gifting exchanges, peculiar behavior of animals, and auditory clues. Neil's account provides a ...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In this gripping narrative, a Fred recounts the harrowing experience he faced with his young son in the Alaskan wilderness. Armed with a 45-70 rifle, he was prepared to protect his son from an unseen threat perceived to be lurking in the dense brush. When they reached their cabin, they found it in disarray, with signs of intrusion, a pungent smell, and objects thrown around. The tension escalated with eerie shrieks and the sight of strange creatures near them. Despite the chaotic and terrifying ...
Apr 02, 2025•43 min
In this episode, we dive deep into the rich and often overlooked indigenous history of what we now call Sasquatch or Bigfoot. Drawing from centuries of oral traditions and documented encounters, we explore how Native American and First Nations peoples across North America have long maintained detailed knowledge of these forest beings. Brian shares personal experiences with these creatures while acknowledging the importance of maintaining healthy skepticism about evidence. The episode highlights ...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Brian welcomes back his co-host for the day Daniel, from across the pond in the UK. They do a dive deep with Tate Hieronymus into the world of Bigfoot research. Tate shares his personal journey from a curious child to a dedicated researcher, detailing his multiple visits to Bluff Creek, the site of the famous Patterson-Gimlin film. He discusses his various encounters and experiences, including filming a potential Sasquatch with a thermal camera, and recounts times when he collab...
Mar 28, 2025•46 min
In this gripping episode, we explore four true stories of seasoned hunters whose lives were changed forever deep in the wilderness. These are men who spent their entire lives in the woods, men who knew every sound, every shadow, and every sign the forest had to offer. They were confident, experienced, and prepared for anything—until the day they weren’t. From the dark pine forests of northern Minnesota to the remote wilderness of central Oregon… from the dense hollows of northern Alabama to the ...
Mar 26, 2025•52 min
