Sasquatch Odyssey
In each episode, we bring you riveting interviews with individuals who have had encounters with the elusive Sasquatch. Each one of these stories will leave you wanting more. But that's not all. We go beyond the encounters and explore the realm of Bigfoot research from a critical thinking perspective. We bring you interviews with field researchers who dedicate their lives to unraveling the mysteries surrounding Sasquatch. These dedicated individuals use hard science and rigorous methodologies to investigate the existence of this legendary creature. Through thought-provoking discussions, we aim to shed light on the truth behind the Sasquatch phenomenon.Our show...
SO EP:709 Watcher In The Pines: A Christmas Story
Tonight we're doing something a little different here on Sasquatch Odyssey. We're setting aside the witness interviews and the evidence analysis and the investigative reports, and instead we're gathering around the fire to tell a story the old fashioned way. This is a Christmas tale about a young Sasquatch named Thorn who has spent the autumn watching a human family from the treeline above their mountain cabin.
He's fascinated by their laughter, their warmth, their strange rituals of carving pumpkins and roasting marshmallows and dragging trees inside their homes to cover them with lights. His kind has always...
SO EP:708 Krampus Christmas
I love a good Christmas story.
The kind where something strange and wonderful happens out in the wilderness. Where the magic of the season reaches places most people never go. Where even the darkest corners of the forest feel touched by something warm and old and meaningful.Over the years, I’ve told you stories like that.
Stories of Sasquatch sightings on snowy December mornings.
Of mysterious gifts left on remote cabin doorsteps.
Of unexplained tracks leading to and from places where no tracks should exist at all.But tonight, friends, I’m not here to w...
SO EP:707 Year In Review
This is not a show I ever planned to do. In all my years of podcasting, I've never felt compelled to look back and take stock of where we've been. But twenty twenty-four and twenty twenty-five have been different. These years have been brutal for our community, and I couldn't stay silent any longer. We lost giants. Real giants. Men who shaped the very foundation of modern Sasquatch research and carried the torch forward into the twenty-first century.Â
Tonight, I'm setting aside whatever differences might have existed to honor what they gave us and acknowledge that we've lost s...
SO EP:706 Bigfoot In Dead Canyon!
In this episode of Sasquatch Odyssey, Hugh from Oregon takes us on a remarkable journey from lifelong skeptic to committed Sasquatch researcher. What began as disbelief quickly transformed into obsession after a chilling discovery—a brutally slaughtered deer—followed by an unexpected and unforgettable Sasquatch encounter.
Hugh recounts a series of extraordinary experiences that pulled him deeper into the world of cryptozoology, including multiple visual sightings, unexplained tree manipulations, and compelling audio evidence captured in the field. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time working alongside well-known Bigfoot researcher Todd Standing, offering candid insight into both the brea...
SO EP:705 The Bigfoot Journals: Part Two
After weeks of strange encounters and mounting dread, the group finds themselves surrounded by Lenape hunters deep in the wilderness. Rather than the violence they expect, they're taken to meet Gray Owl, an elder so ancient his face has become a map of wrinkles and his eyes have clouded with cataracts. Yet somehow, he sees everything. What he tells them about the Mesingw challenges everything they thought they knew. These creatures are not spirits or demons. They are simply old. Older than humanity itself. And they have been waiting.
Gray Owl gives Elijah a stone pendant carved with...
SO EP:704 Bigfoot In The Dismal Swamp!
Jerry is back to continue our ongoing series of encounters from the South Mountains and coastal regions of North Carolina—and this chapter takes us deep into one of the most haunting landscapes in the state: the Great Dismal Swamp.In this episode, we hear the chilling account of Mike, a former U.S. military veteran who sets out alone on a hiking and camping trip in the North Carolina section of the swamp.
Drawn by solitude and the familiar pull of danger he once knew in the service, Mike hopes the wi...
SO EP:703 The Bigfoot Journals Part One (Bonus)
What would you do if everything you thought you knew about your father turned out to be wrong? What if his silence, his distance, his strange obsession with the mountains wasn't coldness at all, but something else entirely? What if he'd been guarding a secret so profound, so impossible, that it had consumed his entire life? That's the question facing Marcus Stone as he pulls up to a cabin he hasn't entered in twenty-three years. His father is dead. The funeral has already happened, and Marcus wasn't there.Â
Twenty-three years of silence between them, hardened into something neither c...
SO EP:702 Bigfoot and the Bear Hunter!
In this chilling episode, Fred from Alaska recounts the harrowing true story of Michael Hollister, a former Alaskan resident whose routine black bear hunt in the Kenai Mountains took a deeply unsettling turn nearly fifteen years ago. What began as a familiar pursuit in the rugged wilderness near Portlock, Alaska, quickly spiraled into a series of events that defied logic and explanation.
As Michael tracked a black bear through remote terrain, he became overwhelmed by an oppressive sense of being watched. Strange, unidentifiable noises echoed through the forest, and the atmosphere shifted from solitude to sheer dread. The...
SO EP:701 The Mothman Prophecies
This week on Sasquatch Odyssey, I’m joined by screenwriter and paranormal podcaster Richard Hatem — the mind behind the screenplay for The Mothman Prophecies and the host of Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf. Richard and I first crossed paths back in September at the Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and I’ve been excited to get him on the mic ever since.
In our conversation, Richard takes us inside his first-ever Mothman Festival experience — the energy, the people, and the strange pull Point Pleasant has on anyone who’s even remotely fascinated by the unknown. From there, we di...
SO EP:700 Boogers And Black Eyed Kids
Jerry returns to the show for another deep dive into the South Mountains of North Carolina—a region he calls one of the strangest “hotspot” corridors he’s ever researched. Drawing from decades of local accounts, family histories, and firsthand reports, Jerry traces a chilling pattern of unexplained activity across the South Mountains, the Great Smokies, the Blue Ridge, and even the Pacific Northwest.
This episode unfolds like a living archive of the weird: early-1900s stories of eerie vocalizations rolling through the hollers, barns disturbed in the dead of night, and unsettling encounters that left families questioning what rea...
SO EP:699 Bigfoot and Berries
In this episode, Fred shares chilling wilderness accounts that remind us how quickly the familiar can turn unnerving in remote places. First, Margaret and Kyle set out for a simple berry-picking outing—until an oppressive feeling of being watched settles in. What starts as subtle unease escalates when they spot an enormous figure moving nearby, forcing them into a tense, instinct-driven retreat.
Then we head to the Alcan Highway, where Jonathan’s late-night drive takes a terrifying turn. Alone in his RV, he’s jolted awake by violent impacts against the vehicle—an apparent attack by something powerful, unknown...
SO EP:698 Bigfoot Enterprises: The True-Ish Adventures Of Patterson & Gimlin
In this episode, Brian sits down with filmmaker Eric Fulford—director of Bigfoot Enterprises: The True-ish Adventures of Patterson and Gimlin—joins the show to pull back the curtain on his upcoming film and the real-world story that inspired it.Eric shares how a lifelong fascination with Bigfoot, sparked by the legendary Patterson-Gimlin film, shaped both his creativity and his curiosity.
But instead of rehashing the usual debate over what was—or wasn’t—captured on camera in 1967, Eric takes us somewhere deeper: into the human drama behind Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin. Their ambitions, risks, personalities, and the cultur...
SO EP:697 The Dark Ones
Heads up, everyone — over the coming weeks I’ll be releasing a special Wednesday series centered on the South Mountain region of North Carolina. Jerry will be sharing some truly incredible encounter stories from in and around that area, and each one adds a new layer to the mystery that seems to live in those woods. In this first installment, we’re taken into the South Mountains through a terrifying family experience that began as an ordinary camping trip and turned into something they’ll never forget.
As night settled in, strange wood knocks started echoing through the trees, f...
SO EP:696 Bigfoot On The Tundra
In this chilling episode, Fred from Alaska—shares powerful firsthand accounts of the mysterious being known locally as the “Hairy Man.” Speaking with calm certainty and cultural grounding, Fred explains that these encounters aren’t isolated legends or personal oddities; they’re a long-standing reality for many First Nations families across the region, passed down through lived experience as much as oral tradition.
Fred recounts his own unnerving experiences alongside stories from relatives who have faced the Hairy Man in remote stretches of Alaska. One standout moment takes place near a quiet pond, where what begins as an ordinary d...
SO EP:695 The Boogers On South Mountain
In this episode, North Carolina resident Jerry Millwood shares a decades-long history of Sasquatch encounters, tracing his fascination back to the 1970s after seeing The Legend of Boggy Creek.
What began as curiosity grew into a sustained, personal journey of observation and research—one that has included multiple sightings and unexplained events both in the region and on his own property.
Jerry walks us through the progression of his experiences, from early signs like unusual tree breaks and activity in the surrounding woods to increasingly close encounters, including sightings near his home and even within view of...
SO EP:694 The First Guest
Have you ever wondered about the true story behind the first Thanksgiving?
Happy Thanksgiving from Sasquatch Odyssey. For this special holiday episode, the show steps away from its usual encounter reports and witness interviews to share something different: an original work of fiction that reimagines one of America’s most iconic moments.
What if the first Thanksgiving wasn’t just a meeting between two peoples, but three? What if the Wampanoag arrived at the 1621 harvest celebration with a guest the colonists agreed to protect and keep hidden—an agreement passed quietly through generations for more than four h...
SO EP:693 Bigfoot, Kudzu, and Sweet Tea
Welcome to this special collection episode of Sasquatch Odyssey, featuring six of the most compelling Bigfoot encounters I’ve documented across the Southeastern United States over the past five years. These stories span sixty years of fear, awe, and unanswered questions, carrying us from Alabama’s river bottoms to South Carolina’s swamps, and showing why the South may be one of the last true sanctuaries for something we still don’t understand.
We open in the suffocating heat of Alabama in 1967, where a power company lineman working near the Cahaba River noticed something impossible: massive handprints sunk deep int...
SO EP:692 What The Hell Is That!
Fred from Alaska shares a chilling collection of Alaskan Sasquatch encounters that stretch across decades of tundra silence and deep wilderness unease. In this episode, the host returns to Vincent Wesley’s 2011 moose-hunting trip, when what should have been a routine outing took a terrifying turn after Vincent crossed paths with what locals call the “hairy man.”Â
After new conversations with Vincent’s sister Grace and villagers from the surrounding region, the story widens into something far more unsettling, as fresh details surface about strange vocalizations, unexplained movement in the brush, and a long pattern of sightings that locals ha...
SO EP:693 Friendly Forest Giants
In this powerful and haunting episode, we share the life-changing testimony of Mary, a ninety-two-year-old Yup'ik woman who survived one of the most frightening Sasquatch encounters ever recorded. This isn’t a tale of footprints or shadows in the trees—this is the story of what happened when an Alaskan village along the Copper River faced something ancient, intelligent, and deadly during the summer of 1962. Mary was only eight when her peaceful village became a hunting ground.
What began with one trapper disappearing quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal that claimed several lives, including two of Mary’s closes...
SO EO:691 Bigfoot Theory
In this episode, Brian sits down with prolific Australian author and independent researcher George Mitrovic, whose staggering body of work spans more than 140 published books since 2012. George opens up about his lifelong fascination with mysteries and the unconventional research methods that have shaped his career.
From childhood curiosity to a vast personal archive of data, George shares how his passion led him deep into the study of Bigfoot and other unexplained phenomena. He takes listeners inside some of the most compelling Bigfoot sightings in his collection—including lesser-known international reports and the intriguing “Whistling Patty” encounter.
Throug...
SO EP:690 Bigfoot and the Fountain Of Youth
In this exciting installment of the ongoing Ozark Mountain Bigfoot Conference series, Ryan “RPG” Golembeske returns for another deep dive into the world of cryptids—this time taking listeners on a journey from the depths of the ocean to the heart of the wilderness.
With his signature blend of curiosity, experience, and adventurous storytelling, RPG explores the legendary creatures that continue to captivate researchers and enthusiasts alike. The discussion begins with iconic sea monsters such as the Kraken, examining whether sightings throughout history may point to encounters with massive cephalopods like giant octopuses. He then shifts to the myster...
SO EP:689 Killer Monkeys
Deep in the shadowed heart of Alaska’s Copper River Valley, the wilderness holds more than silence—it remembers. In this chilling episode of Sasquatch Odyssey, the haunting folklore of Alaska comes alive through vivid accounts passed down by those who’ve lived closest to its mysteries.
From the whispered warnings of elders to the trembling voices of witnesses, Killers in the Valley explores the eerie boundary between legend and lived experience. We journey through tales of monstrous “killer monkeys” stalking the riverbanks, and the Harrimen—dark, elusive figures said to roam the fog-laden forests where few dare to tread.
SO EP:688 Bigfoot In Ohio
In this episode, Brian sits down with John from Ohio, a lifelong Bigfoot enthusiast whose fascination began in childhood and never faded. Inspired by 1970s classics like The Six Million Dollar Man and vintage sci-fi books, John recalls his very first encounter at just nine years old — an experience that would ignite a lifelong passion for uncovering the truth behind the Bigfoot mystery.
John shares how cultural legends, local folklore, and popular media shaped his curiosity and how his fascination evolved into genuine field research. He takes us back to a thrilling 1987 sighting, describing every detail of that un...
SO EP:687 Bigfoot Forensics
This episode continues our coverage of the Ozark Mountain Bigfoot Conference, recorded live in October 2025. In this session, we feature David Zigan’s presentation on professionalism and evidence standards in Bigfoot research—but not before the audience gets a dose of laughter and behind-the-scenes fun from Ryan “RPG”, who kicks things off with twenty minutes of hilarious stories from his time working on Finding Bigfoot.
Once the laughter fades, David takes the stage to deliver a fascinating and insightful talk on how rigorous documentation, forensic protocols, and transparent methodology can elevate Bigfoot research to a new level of credibil...
SO EP:686 Bigfoot And The Little People
In this chilling episode, Fred Alaska shares a series of unsettling experiences passed down from his First Nations friend, David, whose family cabin near Bristol Bay, Alaska became the site of strange and unexplainable events throughout the 1990s. Late-night disturbances in the snow, mysterious animal tracks that began and ended abruptly, and the haunting sensation of being watched deep in the Alaskan wilderness—all point toward something far beyond the ordinary.
But David’s encounters are only part of the mystery. Fred also explores the enduring legends of Alaska’s “Little People”—elusive, otherworldly beings said to dwell in remote re...
SO EP:685 Behind The Scenes Of My Bigfoot Life
In this heartfelt and often hilarious conversation,  Brian reunites with Daniel Lee Barnett and Chris Alford to talk about the long-awaited release of their new documentary, My Bigfoot Life. What began as a simple idea has become an international phenomenon — a story that bridges continents, friendships, and even belief systems.
Brian catches up with Daniel and Chris— as they reflect on their incredible journey making My Bigfoot Life, a documentary now preparing for release across the UK and soon worldwide. From the quiet forests of England to the misty ridges of Washington State, the team relives their wildest momen...
SO EP:684 Infrasound, Gifting, and High Energy Zones
This episode continues Brian’s special series highlighting speakers from the recent Ozark Mountain Bigfoot Conference. This week, we feature researcher and field investigator Shane Carpenter, whose presentation offers a compelling look into some of the most intriguing and scientifically grounded aspects of Sasquatch research.
Throughout his lecture, Shane shares updates from The 400, his primary research area, including:
Infrasound phenomena and its potential role in reported Sasquatch encountersThe discovery of mysterious holes containing inserted sticks, possibly the work of juvenile SasquatchesThe relationship between high-energy geological zones and increased sighting activityTrack morphology and substrate analysis, with an emphasis on...
SO EP:683 You Better Run!
In this chilling episode Fred from Alaska, who brings two haunting accounts from the frozen north—true stories of isolation, terror, and survival in one of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes.The first story follows Bernie, a woman living alone on a remote Alaskan homestead after the tragic loss of her husband. What begins as unsettling noises and strange disturbances around her cabin soon escalates into a harrowing confrontation with hairy, caveman-like beings that emerge from the forest.
Alone and armed only with her courage, Bernie faces the unthinkable as she fights to survive against something not enti...
SO EP:682 Bigfoot Vs Michael Myers
In this Halloween special from Paranormal World Productions, we head deep into the frozen wilderness of Alaska for a story where myth and terror collide.
After forty-five years of running from her murderous brother, Laurie Strode retreats to a remote cabin fifteen miles from her nearest neighbor—hoping the endless wilderness can finally offer peace. But this land holds secrets of its own.
When rocks crash against her walls in the night and haunting vocalizations echo through the valley, Laurie realizes she’s not alone. Something ancient watches from the treeline—a Sasquatch, massive and intelligent, drawn...
SO EP:681 The Epic of Esau
In this fascinating episode of Sasquatch Odyssey,  Brian welcomes Justin from Tennessee — Bigfoot researcher, conference speaker, and author of The Epic of Esau: The Birthright and Seed War — for an in-depth discussion on the connections between biblical history, ancient mythology, and modern Bigfoot encounters.Justin shares how his interest in Sasquatch began not in the woods, but in the Bible, where a passage referencing “hairy men” and “wild men of the wilderness” sparked his curiosity.
That single verse led him on a journey through scripture, history, and legend, uncovering surprising links between the biblical Nephilim, Amalekites, and the mysterious be...
SO EP:680 The Minerva Mystery
This episode dives into one of the most credible Bigfoot encounters ever recorded — the story of the Minerva Monster and the Cayton family’s terrifying summer of 1978 in Minerva, Ohio. Unlike most sightings that happen deep in the woods, this creature came straight to someone’s home — pressing its face against the kitchen window and shattering the line between folklore and reality.
It began with strange noises, an awful smell, and a dog too scared to go outside after dark. But soon, the family and their friends saw it with their own eyes — a massive, hair-covered figure standing near an ol...
SO EP:679 Bigfoot Took My Lunch!
Earlier this month, I had the honor of being a featured speaker at the Ozark Mountain Bigfoot Conference in Missouri — and let me tell you, it was an unforgettable weekend. The energy in that room was incredible.
 I got to spend time with amazing people, hear unbelievable stories, and connect with some of the best minds in Bigfoot research.A few weeks ago, I shared the live Q&A from the VIP dinner the night before the conference, and you guys really seemed to enjoy it.
So today, I’m kicking off a brand-new series of episo...
SO EP:678 Born Wild: Koda's Odyssey
Deep within the misty forests of the Olympic Peninsula, where the trees whisper and the shadows move with ancient purpose, a young Sasquatch named Koda takes his first breath — and his first steps into a world on the brink of change.
In this special episode, Brian King-Sharp, host of Sasquatch Odyssey, Backwoods Bigfoot Stories, Disturbing, History, The Gulty Files, and author of Born Wild: Koda’s Odyssey – Volume One, invites you to journey into the hidden realm of the Sasquatch like never before. Told through their eyes, this story brings to life the clans, families, and struggles of a peop...
SO EP:677 The Skunk Ape Lives
In this episode, Nona Boss from Florida joins the show at the Ozark Mountain Bigfoot Conference camp out to share her riveting encounters with Bigfoot. Nonna recounts her initial interest sparked by Leonard Nimoy's show 'In Search Of', leading to a life of extraordinary sightings. She details her first Bigfoot encounter in 1986 while snake hunting in the Everglades, a later peaceful daylight sighting in 2022, and other intriguing experiences, including a terrifying rock-throwing incident and mysterious missing time in the North Georgia Mountains.
Throughout, Nona discusses the complexities of Bigfoot research, the connection between Bigfoot and other paranormal phenomena...
SO EP: 676 Dr. Jeff Meldrum
In this special remastered episode of Sasquatch Odyssey, we honor the late Dr. Jeff Meldrum — a man whose dedication, kindness, and scientific curiosity forever changed the way the world views Sasquatch research.There are some people who leave a mark so deep, so genuine, that their absence feels almost impossible to comprehend. For me, one of those people was Dr. Jeff Meldrum.
I first met Jeff back in March of 2021, when I was just a fledgling podcaster trying to find my footing. He didn’t have to say yes to being on my show — but he did. Graciously. Humbly...
SO EP:675 Sasquatch and the Ancient Giants
In this episode, Fred from Alaska hosts a conversation with special guest Sonny Grant from Juno, Alaska. Sonny, a full Tlingit, shares his deep family history in the region, recounting personal and ancestral stories about sightings of Sasquatch and cannibal giants.
The discussion includes detailed accounts from Sonny's youth and his family, including notable encounters in the Knick River Valley, Mount Juno, Thomas Bay, and other locales. Sonny also touches on cultural traditions such as canoe building, and highlights the ways in which these creatures have been a part of Tlingit folklore for generations.Â
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SO EP:674 Sasquatch And The Shaman
In this episode, Brian welcomes an anonymous guest who shares his lifelong journey and deep interest in Bigfoot, describing his encounters and interactions. The guest recounts his initial fascination with Sasquatch, beginning with a childhood experience and continuing through various sightings and interactions over the years. He explains how his desire to communicate with Bigfoot led him to seek out shamans and practitioners worldwide, ultimately learning methods from a Nepalese shaman to interact with these beings.
The guest distinguishes between gifting and offering, highlighting how spiritual practices have deepened his connection with Bigfoot. Throughout the episode, he offers...
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...
SO EP:672 Let's Make A Run For It!
In this episode, Fred recounts two harrowing tales of mysterious and frightening incidents in the wilderness. The first story follows Joseph and Monty as they attempt to repair an old family cabin in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta, only to be terrorized by unseen forces that petrify their dogs and threaten their safety.
The second story involves Michael and Spencer, who, while helping a friend on a boating trip near Seward, Alaska, encounter inexplicable screams and a massive, mysterious creature in the forest. Both tales underscore the eerie and often dangerous unknowns of the wilderness.
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SO EP:671 Bigfoot: The Missouri Files-Part Two
In this episode, Levi returns to discuss his extensive experiences and research into UFOs, Bigfoot, and other paranormal phenomena. Levi explains the concept of 'paraufology,' which views all these phenomena as interconnected rather than isolated incidents. He shares personal experiences, including sightings of unidentified flying objects and strange lights, and details his involvement with the North American Research Center of Para-ufology.
The conversation also delves into methods for investigating these phenomena, such as the use of stopwatches for detecting time dilation, audio recorders, and sensors that track erratic flight patterns. Levi shares insights into the historical and...