What? Seth is back on the show? And Mark? Yes! Your ears do no deceive you! Listen as Mark and Seth regail you with tales of their epic journey to Bigfoot's homestead in the state of Washington. There's also information on a new show titled Monsteropolis, launching soon. Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat https://twitter.com/saswhatshow iTunes and Stitcher too... Greetings to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app....
Sep 13, 2018•35 min•Ep. 49
Our buddy Bevil, a real live Arkansas native, joins us for the first installment of Saswhat Nation: Arkansas! Wait until you hear the accounts he selected for the show. You'll feel like you're right down there by the Sulphur River. THE INVASION IS HERE! Small Town Monsters' "Invasion on Chestnut Ridge," featuring creature effects by Andy and narration by Mark, is now available, streaming on Amazon, and the DVD can be found at https://www.smalltownmonsters.com It's getting good reviews, except fo...
Oct 31, 2017•40 min•Ep. 48
Hey, remember us? SasWhat returns with a full recap of our trip to Portland, Maine, for the International Cryptozoology Conference. It's like you were there with us, except you don't have to do a punishing drive through New England on Labor Day weekend! (Actually, it wasn't that bad. OK, parts of it were...oh never mind.) The phrase "once in a lifetime" gets thrown around a lot, but it truly applies in this case. The ICC was everything we imagined it would be, except way better. We will always b...
Oct 11, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 47
SasWhat is back with a full bag of mail! Dr. Ruminski's article from our previous episode prompted a variety of responses, and you'll hear them all. Then it's on to an article featuring Dr. Richard Stepp and Dr. Jeff Meldrum, which underscores the professional price paid by scientists who are willing to investigate Bigfoot. A week from today, we'll be at the International Cryptozoology Conference in Portland, Maine. Watch our Facebook page for updates from the conference. Find us at: https://www...
Aug 28, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 46
We've always said that SasWhat is recorded for the skeptics...and we put that to the test with this episode. We are happy to have Dr. Jarret Ruminski as a listener, and he was kind enough to share an article with us, written by him, that appeared in The Skeptic magazine in September 2015. (I think I said November in the episode--a thousand pardons!!!) Anyhow, we share massive amounts of the article and then respond. It was a very stimulating exercise, and we obviously hope you will agree! For mo...
Aug 02, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 45
It's been a long time! We shouldn't have left you without some SasWhat to step to. Sorry about that, but we were out of town, and since getting back, quite a bit of our free time has been devoted to post-production on Small Town Monsters' "Invasion on Chestnut Ridge." All of this is covered in the episode you're about to listen to, plus news about being guests on the "Parent Pastor Podcast" with our pals Jonathan, Matt and Matt! Then, it's part three of our library presentation with Seth, where ...
Jul 25, 2017•31 min•Ep. 44
This is part two of Seth, Andy and Mark's presentation at the Willoughby Hills Library. The focus is squarely on classic Bigfoot cases from the great state of Ohio. From tales of Big Head and old Orange Eyes to the legend of Salt Fork State Park, the guys have got it covered. The entire Q & A session is also included, and the trio gets to talk about some issues that have long gone unaddressed...until now. Once again, thank you to Holly and Mark at the Willoughby Hills Library for working wit...
Jul 12, 2017•42 min•Ep. 43
Couldn't make it to Willoughby Hills? Want to relive the magic? We've got you covered with part one of the library presentation that took place July 5, 2017. Seth, Andy and Mark recount the origins of SasWhat, get all philosophical about the identity of Bigfoot, and begin a discussion of Buckeye Bigfoot cases that ought to whet your appetite for part two, which will post next week. We are very grateful for everyone who came out to see us! Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat https://twit...
Jul 06, 2017•38 min•Ep. 42
Andy and Mark have returned from Monster Bash in Pennsylvania, and have some good stuff to share--in particular, part of Stan Gordon's brand new presentation entitled "Stange Aspects of the Elusive Bigfoot." The guys also read a great letter from Stephen in Scotland and touch on a number of great communications they've received in recent days. Don't forget to check out www.cryptidcrate.com and find them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. COME SEE US July 5 & 6 at the Willoughby Hills (OH) ...
Jun 28, 2017•29 min
Full Disclosure: There is only one "senior" talking about Bigfoot on this episode. (The title is a riff on SasWhat Ep. 35, "Kids Talk About Bigfoot," which we're pretty sure was Andy's SasWhat debut.) It's Gerald Matzke, Mark's Dad and Andy's Grampy, and he steps up to the microphone quite admirably, if we do say so ourselves. We had a great time recording this episode on Father's Day, for somewhat obvious reasons. COME SEE US July 5 & 6 at the Willoughby Hills (OH) Public Library, 6:00 p.m....
Jun 21, 2017•32 min
Inspired by their recent escapades in the Chestnut Ridge region, Andy and Mark spend this episode sifting through the pages of Jerome Clark and Loren Coleman's "Creatures of the Outer Edge" for more odd Bigfoot reports. What emerges is a pattern of West Coast weirdness that has to be heard to be believed...and if you don't believe it, that's really OK. Small Town Monsters latest film, "Mothman of Point Pleasant," is making a splash over on Amazon Video. Check out www.smalltownmonsters.com for mo...
Jun 13, 2017•46 min
This past weekend, Mark and Andy were present for the shooting of the next Small Town Monsters documentary, "Invasion on Chestnut Ridge," and found the time to record a segment for your listening enjoyment! In this episode, they explore the mysteries of southwestern Pennsylvania with guests Brandon Dalo and Stan Gordon. Standing in the shadow of the Kecksburg UFO replica, Andy, Mark, Brandon and Stan discuss the many strange features of this otherwise beautiful region. Don't worry, the conversat...
Jun 07, 2017•45 min
Andy and Mark are back! Thank you for the prayers and kind words directed Andy's way. He's feeling much better. One of our listeners (Ryan from Pittsburgh, to be precise) provided the inspiration for this week's episode. He asked us to name our top 10 best "Non-Small Town Monsters" Bigfoot movies. We happily obliged, and you may listen to the results right here, right now. Thanks, Ryan! COME SEE US July 5 & 6 at the Willoughby Hills (OH) Public Library, 6:00 p.m. both nights! It's our own li...
May 30, 2017•1 hr
Mark is the sole host of episode 119, so he takes the opportunity to tell all kind of embarrassing stories about when Andy was a baby... Just kidding. Actually, Andy was not feeling well, so Mark starts the show by himself, dipping into the mailbag, briefly reviewing David Coleman's "The Bigfoot Filmography," and talking about a number of upcoming events. Speaking of which, Saturday, May 20th is Bigfoot Day in Canton's Stark Parks! To register for this FREE event, which features Small Town Monst...
May 10, 2017•57 min
Lots going on this week! Andy and Mark announce a birth; they talk about stolen Bigfoot; read a letter; review the DVD "Sasquatch Odyssey"; and promote the next Small Town Monsters LIVE taking place this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. on Facebook. Then they reach into the audio archives to share a presentation by Paul Bartholomew, who is a well known and highly respected researcher and author from New York. If you have seen STM's "Beast of Whitehall," you have seen and heard Paul. This is the first half ...
May 03, 2017•54 min
This episode operates on a simple premise: Andy and Mark attempt to answer the question, "What is the most important classic Bigfoot case?" Their answers may surprise you. Then again, they might not! They also highlight the excellent e-book "Bigfoot: Encounters Past to Present" by Daniel Perez and illustrated by Steven DeMarco. Another great source for this installment was Loren Coleman's "Bigfoot! The True Story of Apes in America." Sincere thanks to everyone who wrote in this past week! Let us...
Apr 25, 2017•44 min
In this freewheeling episode, Mark and Andy present tales from the Grand Canyon State for your listening pleasure! (With it being Dyngus Day and all (Google it), the guys had a full day of fun before sitting down to record.) After discussing the general geography of Arizona and the mystery of place names, they get into the goods: stories of Sasquatch activity in the north-northeast quadrant of the state, with a concentration on the Mogollon Rim. They touch on the work of the late Mitchell Waite ...
Apr 18, 2017•1 hr 6 min
This week, Darin Richardson returns to discuss his experiences while living in The Dalles, Oregon, beginning in 2007. From a wooded ravine behind his apartment came a series of sights and sounds that caused him to conclude that Sasquatch was back in his life. Darin also shares his thoughts about what this mysterious creature really is, as well as a sighting that his daughter had while at a Civil War renactment. There were some technical issues with the first couple of minutes of Darin's intervie...
Apr 11, 2017•59 min
Darin Richardson's life changed in 1991, when he had a close-range encounter with Bigfoot near Mineral Lake, Washington. He shares the details of his story and talks openly about the aftermath of his sighting on this episode. Before that, Mark and Andy discuss the recent Idaho report that made major headlines, and one prominent Bigfoot authority's take on the matter. Darin has written a book about his experiences called "Bigfoot and I: A Personal Journey into the World of Sasquatch." You can fin...
Apr 05, 2017•55 min
Colin Schneider is one of the youngest active researchers in the United States. He has been published in such magazines as Animals and Men and Cryptid Culture, maintains an informative blog, and hosts his own show called "Crypto-Kid." As you will hear, his knowledge of the unexplained runs deep, and his enthusiasm for cryptozoology in general and Bigfoot in particular is contagious. Before the interview with Colin, Andy and Mark talk about a recent bill in Washington State that would designate S...
Mar 29, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Andy and Mark head up to The Last Frontier, and you're invited! In this episode, the guys compile some of Alaska's creepiest and most fascinating sighting reports for your listening enjoyment. You will either want to hop on the next cruise to Ketchikan or run screaming! Special thanks to Larry 'Beans' Baxter for his contributions to this episode! The guys would also like to acknowledge "Raincoast Sasquatch" by J. Robert Alley and sasquatchtracker.com as invaluable sources of information. (Not to...
Mar 22, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Matt B. Hooks is a dyslexic author who learned how to face and overcome his fears of reading and writing. He went on to earn his Master's degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa to become a special education teacher. It is now his mission to reach out to those who are at risk of developing a "learned helplessness" attitude towards reading. He has written the book "Enormous Norm Goes to School," about a boy named Dean who helps his Bigfoot friend learn important social skills. In this episo...
Mar 14, 2017•44 min
Andy and Mark are reunited, and it feels so good! In this episode, you'll find out how Andy's recent road trip turned into a crypto-research mission in Columbus, Indiana. Then the guys welcome Eric Altman back to the show for a fascinating conversation, centering on modern-day sightings along the infamous Chestnut Ridge in Pennsylvania. In all seriousness, this is one of our favorite interviews, and you'll understand when you listen. Eric is the organizer of an incredible event called the Pennsy...
Mar 08, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Doug Waller is a founding member of the Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigations. In this episode you will hear him speak about his experiences in and around Salt Fork State Park, Ohio's Bigfoot headquarters. The audio was obtained October 13, 2015, at the John McIntire Public Library in Zanesville, Ohio, and March 7, 2015, at Cabela's in Wheeling, West Virginia. SPECIAL THANKS to Doug for giving us permission to use these recordings! On Thursday, March 2nd, Andy and Mark will appear...
Feb 28, 2017•53 min
Andy and Mark bring you their first entry in the SasWhat Nation series, and the focus is on Alabama. With reports that date back to the 1880s, Alabama has a rich heritage of Bigfoot sightings, and this episode presents quite an array of cases. The guys learned a lot and hopefully you will too! On Thursday, March 2nd, Andy and Mark will appear on the next Small Town Monsters Facebook Live Q & A, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Once again we will be coming to you from the studios of Wadsworth Community...
Feb 22, 2017•1 hr
Stan Gordon began his journey in field investigations in Pennsylvania in 1965. During 1973 UFOs began to make widespread appearances in the sky across the Keystone State. That summer, alarmed citizens also reported encounters with huge Bigfoot-like creatures, and very unnerving patterns began to emerge... For more information, check out http://www.stangordon.info Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat https://twitter.com/saswhatshow iTunes and Stitcher too... A special 'Ohio Howl' to our l...
Feb 15, 2017•1 hr 11 min
SasWhat has awesome listeners, and this episode is proof. Mark and Andy read and respond to some pretty cool letters from the mailbag. But first they cover an eclectic assortment of news items, and announce an upcoming series of episodes called SASWHAT NATION, a state-by-state examination of the Bigfoot phenomenon. First up will be Alabama. Got an Alabama Sasquatch story? Send it to us at saswhatmail@gmail.com or DM us on Facebook. The second half of the show is a portion of the Small Town Monst...
Feb 08, 2017•58 min
It's an idea that keeps some kids awake at night: "What if I look out my bedroom window and see Bigfoot?" That's the scenario Andy and Mark explore in this episode. But first they stop by the News Desk for an important announcement regarding Small Town Monsters' next TWO projects, and how you can participate. For more info, go here. Then they review David Ford's 2016 film "Something in the Woods," which served as the inspiration for the main topic of the show--namely, interaction between human c...
Jan 31, 2017•54 min
Dr. David Floyd, Associate Professor of English at Charleston Southern University, is becoming an increasingly well-known presenter on the Bigfoot conference circuit. In this episode, he joins Andy and Mark for a conversation that reflects on his experience at the Virginia Bigfoot Conference and anticipates his participation in the International Bigfoot Conference in Kennewick, Washington in early September, where he will share the bill with such Sasquatch luminaries as Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Derek R...
Jan 25, 2017•53 min
In this episode, Andy and Mark are joined by Bryan Borgman for a conversation that emphasizes the fun side of cryptozoology. Bryan has become a mainstay of crypto-conferences in Ohio and West Virginia with his various lines of monstrous goodies, the latest of which is called Cryptorbs. As you will learn, however, that is just one facet of Bryan's interests and talents. We also talk about the "Irish Forest" Photo and Marian T. Place's "The Boy Who Saw Bigfoot." Bryan also teaches us the legend of...
Jan 18, 2017•1 hr
