SO EP:693 Bigfoot, Kudzu, and Sweet Tea

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 into a utility pole. Moments later, he found himself face to face with a towering presence that moved with purpose and intelligence. That encounter sets the tone for everything that follows—brief, terrifying interactions where the creature controls the moment, revealing itself only on its own terms.From there, we climb into the mountains of North Georgia in 1973, where four seasoned hunters discovered the woods had a hierarchy they didn’t sit atop.

Near Blue Ridge, their camp became the target of relentless intimidation—rocks crashing through darkness, trees shaking violently, and a chilling discovery at dawn: dozens of stick figures arranged in a perfect warning circle around them. The night didn’t just scare them; it shattered friendships and ended their lives in the forest forever.

The third account takes us into Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains in 1985, where a park ranger and wildlife biologist experienced something that demolished her scientific certainty.

While stationed in a fire tower, she watched a massive creature climb the structure and examine her equipment with unsettling curiosity, as if it understood what it was seeing. Even more disturbing was what she learned afterward—that similar encounters had been quietly documented for decades, tucked away and never meant for public eyes.The most heartbreaking story comes from the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas in 1991.

A family camping trip turned into a nightmare when towering beings approached their site and demonstrated strength beyond anything human—crushing rocks in their hands while the family huddled in terror. A young girl watched it unfold, and the trauma that followed tore the family apart, leaving permanent scars long after the woods fell silent again. In 2002, deep in North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest, an experienced hiker found himself living through an encounter unlike any other in my files.

He described three days in captivity with what appeared to be a family group of these beings, observing tool use, complex social behavior, and a kind of focused curiosity toward human objects. His story challenges the idea of Sasquatch as a solitary wilderness phantom and suggests something closer to culture—structured intelligence living beyond our reach.Our final encounter lands in South Carolina in 2014, when college biology students captured forty-three minutes of high-definition footage of a creature inspecting their research equipment with clear understanding of its purpose.

What happened next was just as chilling as what they filmed: a rapid government response, confiscated evidence, and enforced silence that raises the question of how long this phenomenon has truly been known—and how actively it’s been buried.

Across six stories and six decades, the same threads surface again and again: the heavy, musky odor that announces their presence, the massive handprints left behind like signatures, and the unnerving sense of being watched by something that doesn’t panic or flee—but evaluates.

Most unsettling of all is the repeated realization that these creatures could harm us effortlessly, yet choose restraint instead. Witnesses don’t describe a mere animal. They describe something hovering in a blurred space between human and beast, perfectly adapted to remain hidden while living alongside us. What emerges from these accounts is a portrait of the American South as a vast refuge for an undiscovered species—or perhaps a parallel branch of human evolution that chose isolation over contact.

From Alabama’s rivers to Tennessee’s peaks and the deep wild of the Ozarks and Carolinas, these beings have claimed territories in the spaces we’ve ignored or forgotten. They watch from cover, occasionally stepping into view when a boundary is crossed, always vanishing before the mystery can be pinned down.

They want you to know the woods are not empty, that something ancient and intelligent still moves through them, and that the old instinct to tread carefully in the dark may be rooted in more than superstition.

As you listen, notice how the behavior of these creatures shifts over time, especially around human technology. Consider what it means that responses to evidence sometimes seem immediate and organized. And ask yourself what else might be sitting in classified files, protected by silence and dismissal.

These aren’t campfire tales or urban legends. They are documented encounters from credible witnesses whose lives were never the same afterward. The South keeps its secrets well, but every now and then—between darkness and dawn, between wilderness and civilization—those secrets step out just long enough to remind us how much we still don’t know.

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SO EP:150 The Hunt For Bigfoot With Peter Byrne!

SO EP:150 The Hunt For Bigfoot With Peter Byrne!

Welcome back to the sixth installment on Bigfoot History. Tonights show is my actual interview with the one and only Peter Byrne. As you all know is last living member of the four horseman of Sasquatchery, and at 96 years young he is still hunting for the elusive Bigfoot. I hope you all enjoy my chat with him as much as I did! Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@sasquatchodyssey.netFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

17 Touko 202223min

SO EP:149 Tic Tac UFO Close Encounter Of The 5th Kind!

SO EP:149 Tic Tac UFO Close Encounter Of The 5th Kind!

My guest on the bonus show this week is David from the United Kingdom. He wrote in to the show a few weeks back to share his experiences with a Tic Tac shaped craft and some close encounters with what he believes to be Alien entities. These stories are definitely out there, and David understands that they are truly unbelievable. So that said, you can be the judge. David sent over around 15 illustrations that help paint the picture of his experiences, so head over and follow us on Instagram and take a look at those. There is a link below to get over to our Instagram @sasquatchodyssey. Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

15 Touko 202258min

SO EP:148 Bigfoot Story Time Vol.11 "The Devil Monkey"

SO EP:148 Bigfoot Story Time Vol.11 "The Devil Monkey"

Welcome back to a brand new episode of Bigfoot Story Time! This week I future a number of stories from around the world, and we finish up with the Devil Monkey as featured in Andy McGraths book Beast Of The World Volume 1 Hairy Humanoids. Thanks to Hangar 1 Publishing and Doug Hajieck for sending me the book and allowing me to read from it. To get your copy of Andy's book check out the link below!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Get Beasts Of The World Volume 1 Hairy Humanoidshttps://hangar1publishing.com/collections/book-catalog/products/beasts-of-the-world-volume-1-hairy-humanoidsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

14 Touko 202225min

SO EP:147 Is There Something To This Sasquatch Thing?

SO EP:147 Is There Something To This Sasquatch Thing?

My guest tonight comes to us from my home state of North Carolina. Chris was a staunch skeptic when it came to Bigfoot, but he has had some encounters near the Uwharrie National Forest that may have changed his mind! Check out his email below. Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Chris Writes....Hey Brian! First of all, Love the show! You do a bang up job! So, I’ve had 3 encounters with what I believe have been Sasquatch in central NC. It wasn’t until the 3rd one happened that I started putting pieces together. Just a little history about myself. I have lived around the Uwharrie National Forest 95% of my life. I’ve always heard stories of people seeing Bigfoot type creatures or hearing screams, whoops and so forth. But, being I have always enjoyed the outdoors hunting, fishing and gold panning - I never believed in any of this. Finding Bigfoot came and did a show in the Uwharries and had their “town hall meeting” at the fire station that I volunteered at. I was sick at the time and couldn’t go to the meeting but I wanted to go hear these “crazy peoples” stories and see what it was all about. At the next fire meeting all the firemen where laughing and joking about “these people” and their outlandish stories. So to say I was a skeptic was an understatement. Fast forward a few years. I talked with a guy at church who knew I was into gold panning and wanted me to come down and check his creek to see if it had any gold. I agreed and said I wasn’t sure when I could come but I would first free second I had. I ended up getting off work around lunch time one day and decided to go down and check it out. They weren’t home so I parked at the gate and walked in to the property about 200 yards or so. To give you an idea of the landscape as you walk down an old logging road there is a mountain immediately to my right that would be tough to walk up and had a power line running up and over the mountain top. To my left is about 20ft of rough brush lining the creek. The creek banks are about 4ft tall with the creek running in the bottom. So as I’m walking I’m trying to find a clear spot to get down to the creek. Knowing this area is swarming with Timber Rattlers I’m taking my time and watching my steps carefully. So at about the 200yrd area I find a nice, clear, pretty level spot to climb into the creek. In the creek in a huge flat rock and I decide to use it as a work station to put my backpack and stuff on to keep them dry. So I’m here about 2 hrs and decide to stop and take a break. I’m standing there drinking some water and watching leeches swim around my rubber boots. All of a sudden something came flying through the tree tops. My first thought is “I’ve never heard a bird flying through the tree tops hitting limbs and leaves like that!” My second thought was maybe it was acorns falling? But I’m surrounded by pines! And it was moving from left to right and not straight down! So as I’m standing there scratching my head I hear something else! This time I track it with my eyes and see a rock about the size of a Jr sized football fly over my head, over the creek and land in the brush on the other side with a thud! I’m standing there with my mouth agape! I put my hand on my 9mm and say out loud “You stay over there and I’ll stay over here!” I pack my stuff up and head for my truck! As I’m walking out I feel like I’m being watched! So I have my head on a swivel! At the end of the logging road where I parked is what was used as the logging deck, so it’s kind of open. The tree line felt like a tidal wave that was going to engulf me if I didn’t get away! I threw my stuff in the bed of my truck and hauled ass! When I got to the next stop sign I had to take a minute and get myself together! I was shook! I’ve got more detail about the aftermath and 2 more encounters while hunting and fishing if you are interested.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

13 Touko 202239min

SO EP:146 Bigfoot History Volume 5 Peter Byrne

SO EP:146 Bigfoot History Volume 5 Peter Byrne

Welcome back to the fifth installment of our Wednesday Wisdom Bigfoot history series. This weeks show is all about Peter Byrne who as you all know is last living member of the four horseman of Sasquatchery, and yet another giant in our community. The first segment is me sharing facts about his life and the last portion of the show is Peter talking about Bigfoot in some archival audio clips. These clips are great, but the even better news is I am sitting down to interview Peter! So stay tuned for an update on a future show! Don't forget to check out our Patreon Page and become a member to help support the show!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Show Researchhttp://www.petercbyrne.com/waryears.htmlhttps://www.kgw.com/article/news/93-year-old-man-still-walks-the-woods-in-search-of-bigfoot/283-50c07c9d-01ff-4b08-a89f-85e226fc4b0ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN8RbGwMcSghttps://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=video&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjvsbmTu9X3AhVspIQIHUk8DUQ4FBC3AnoECAcQAg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrslXgW36Y6U&usg=AOvVaw0gjgRADNcYM5rNc_5I5FsLBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

11 Touko 202225min

SO EP:145 Bigfoot And "Mind Speak" The Voice Of Fear!

SO EP:145 Bigfoot And "Mind Speak" The Voice Of Fear!

I have two guests on this weeks bonus episode of the show. First up is Jim from NC and he is here to share some really interesting potential Mind Speak experiences while out hiking in western North Carolina. My second guest is Jared from New Mexico, and he has had some interesting experiences as well! I hope you all enjoy the show. Please rate and review and consider becoming a Patreon member to support the show!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

8 Touko 202238min

SO EP:144 The Sasquatch Paradox With Levi Machovec!

SO EP:144 The Sasquatch Paradox With Levi Machovec!

My guest tonight is author Levi Machovec. He is here to talk about his new book titled The Sasquatch Paradox. Levi and I will discuss the issue with the scientific community getting on board with the hunt for these elusive creatures and so much more. For more on Levi and to pick up a copy of his book click the link below and head over to Hangar 1 Publishing. Please rate and review the show and check out our Patreon Page below to become a crew member and help support the show!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Levi Machovec's Bookhttps://hangar1publishing.com/collections/book-catalog/products/the-sasquatch-paradox-the-scientific-defiance-to-the-recognition-of-relict-hominoidsthe-sasquatch-paradox-the-scientific-defiance-to-the-recognition-of-relict-hominoidsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

6 Touko 20221h 19min

SO EP:143 Bigfoot Story Time Vol.10

SO EP:143 Bigfoot Story Time Vol.10

Thanks for joining us for another Bigfoot Story time. The first story you will hear in this episode come from a new book by author Levi Machovec, titled The Sasquatch Paradox. Levi will be a guest on Fridays show, so come back tomorrow to check out his interview as we delve into the book and many areas related Sasquatch research. Please rate and review the show and check out our Patreon Page below to become a crew member and help support the show!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Get A Copy Of The Sasquatch Paradoxhttps://hangar1publishing.com/collections/book-catalog/products/the-sasquatch-paradox-the-scientific-defiance-to-the-recognition-of-relict-hominoidsthe-sasquatch-paradox-the-scientific-defiance-to-the-recognition-of-relict-hominoidsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

5 Touko 202223min

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