SO EP:566 Sasquatch: The Making Of A Legend?

SO EP:566 Sasquatch: The Making Of A Legend?

Welcome to another episode where we dive deep into the mysteries of the legendary Sasquatch. Today, we embark on a journey through time, exploring the origins of this enigmatic creature's name, the pioneers who paved the way for cryptozoological research, and the modern-day encounters cataloged by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO). Finally, we’ll take a closer look at the track evidence that has sparked heated debates in both the scientific and cryptid communities.The Genesis of the Name SasquatchLong before Bigfoot became a household name, indigenous cultures across North America shared stories of large, hairy beings that roamed the forests.

The term Sasquatch itself originates from the Coast Salish word Sésquac, meaning “wild man.” It was introduced to popular culture in the 1920s by J.W. Burns, a Canadian teacher who collected and documented First Nations' accounts of the creature. From there, Sasquatch slowly made its way into the cryptid lexicon, preceding the more famous moniker Bigfoot, which wouldn’t gain traction until the late 1950s.

The pursuit of unknown creatures isn’t new. In the mid-20th century, a new branch of study emerged—cryptozoology—dedicated to investigating creatures that exist on the fringes of scientific recognition. Figures like Bernard Heuvelmans, Ivan T. Sanderson, and Grover Krantz were instrumental in developing this field, applying scientific methods to analyze claims of mysterious creatures, including Sasquatch. Krantz, in particular, became one of the foremost defenders of Bigfoot’s potential existence, arguing that physical evidence—especially footprints—could not be easily dismissed.

The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) has meticulously cataloged thousands of encounters, compiling witness reports from across North America. From fleeting glimpses to prolonged close encounters, the database serves as one of the largest repositories of Bigfoot-related evidence. Patterns have emerged over time—frequent sightings in the Pacific Northwest, eerie vocalizations heard in dense forests, and even alleged physical interactions with the creature. But with this vast amount of anecdotal evidence, the question remains:

Are these reports merely misidentifications, hoaxes, or something more?Tracks and the Debate Over Their AuthenticityFootprints have long been one of the most cited pieces of evidence in the search for Sasquatch. Some tracks, like the famous Cripple Foot print analyzed by Grover Krantz, have been presented as near-definitive proof of the creature’s existence. Others, like the tracks discovered by Paul Freeman, have been widely debated, with skeptics arguing they were fabricated. This brings us to an article published in The Skeptical Inquirer by Michael R. Dennett, titled Bigfoot Evidence: Are These Tracks Real?

In this piece, Dennett critically examines track evidence, particularly those tied to Freeman and Krantz, raising questions about their authenticity and whether belief has clouded scientific rigor.Final ThoughtsWhether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, the mystery of Sasquatch remains one of the most enduring and fascinating topics in cryptozoology. The stories, the evidence, and the ongoing debates keep us questioning what might be lurking in the remote wilderness. As we sift through history, firsthand encounters, and the physical evidence left behind, one thing is certain—the legend of Sasquatch isn’t going anywhere.Tune in and decide for yourself: Are we on the cusp of a major cryptozoological discovery, or is the truth behind Sasquatch forever lost in folklore and fabrication?


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SO EP:427 Aguluwok River Bigfoot

SO EP:427 Aguluwok River Bigfoot

Fred from Alaska is back! He is here to share some amazing encounter stories from his Subacrtic Alaska Sasquatch YouTube Channel. These encounters are incredible and Fred is an amazing story teller. This is volume one of a new weekly installment, so make sure you are back here every Wednesday for all new must hear encounters! Subarctic Alaska Sasquatch YouTube ChannelGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

7 Helmi 202443min

SO EP:426 The Face Of Bigfoot?

SO EP:426 The Face Of Bigfoot?

This weeks bonus episode features part one of my recent interview with M.K. Davis and Todd Gatewood. I was a guest host over on the Mythical Legends podcast with Daniel Barnett, and we had a great conversation with these two about these new images that they have created of "Patty" from the Patterson Gimlin film. There will a part two and the questions will get tougher. Visit M.K. Davis's Website Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingFactor Meals Use Code ODYSSEY50 At CheckoutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

4 Helmi 202440min

SO EP:425 Bigfoot Smacked My Subaru!

SO EP:425 Bigfoot Smacked My Subaru!

My guest tonight is Tyler and he has his own podcast Bigfoot and the Citizen Scientist, and he also works with Cliff Barackman at the North American Bigfoot Center in Boring Oregon. Tyler has had some pretty close encounters with Sasquatch out in his researche area and he is here to tell us all about that tonight. Get Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendBackwoods Horror Stories On YouTubeBackwoods Horror Stories On Apple PodcastsBackwoods Horror Stories On SpotifyJoin Patreon Support The ShowLeave Us A VoicemailSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar1 PublishingJoin The Sasquatch Odyssey Fans GroupFollow Sasquatch Odyssey On Instagram Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

2 Helmi 202440min

SO EP:424 Alaskan Bigfoot Encounters Vol.1

SO EP:424 Alaskan Bigfoot Encounters Vol.1

This mid-week bonus features my recent guest Fred from Alaska. He is here to share some amazing encounter stories from his Subacrtic Alaska Sasquatch YouTube Channel. These encounters are incredible and Fred is an amazing story teller. This is volume one of a new weekly installment, so make sure you are back here every Wednesday for all new must hear encounters! Subarctic Alaska Sasquatch YouTube ChannelGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendBackwoods Horror Stories On YouTubeBackwoods Horror Stories On Apple PodcastsBackwoods Horror Stories On SpotifyJoin Patreon Support The ShowLeave Us A VoicemailSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar1 PublishingJoin The Sasquatch Odyssey Fans GroupFollow Sasquatch Odyssey On Instagram Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

31 Tammi 202439min

SO EP:423 The Bluff Creek Massacre

SO EP:423 The Bluff Creek Massacre

Just when you think you’ve heard it all, there comes a story so bizarre that it boggles the mind as to how it could have possibly gotten started in the first place. Tonight in part one of this saga, Brian and Wayne dive into the infamous Bluff Creek Massacre, and the claims that Roger Patterson, Bob Gimlin, John Green, and Bob Titmus were involved in the slaughter by of a family of Sasquatch in October of 1967. In part one I read for you the Bill Miller document that lays the foundation for this amazing tale.Get Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendBackwoods Horror Stories On YouTubeBackwoods Horror Stories On Apple PodcastsBackwoods Horror Stories On SpotifyJoin Patreon Support The ShowLeave Us A VoicemailSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar1 PublishingJoin The Sasquatch Odyssey Fans GroupFollow Sasquatch Odyssey On Instagram Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

28 Tammi 202432min

SO EP:422 Bigfoot Attack In Alaska!

SO EP:422 Bigfoot Attack In Alaska!

My guest tonight is Fred from Alaska and he is here to share his amazing encouners with the "Hairy Man" in Alaska. He has had some hairy raising experiences, including a siege on his cabin. This is nothing short of a modern day Ape Canyon event, and he ends up shooting his way out.Subarctic Alaska Sasquatch YouTube ChannelGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendBackwoods Horror Stories On YouTubeBackwoods Horror Stories On Apple PodcastsBackwoods Horror Stories On SpotifyJoin Patreon Support The ShowLeave Us A VoicemailSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar1 PublishingJoin The Sasquatch Odyssey Fans GroupFollow Sasquatch Odyssey On Instagram Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

26 Tammi 202451min

Bigfoot Killed My Dog! (Remastered)

Bigfoot Killed My Dog! (Remastered)

This mid-week bonus epside features the remastered version of episode four that aired way back on February 21st 2021. My guest is Tyler. He comes to us from Louisiana and has multiple hair raising encounters with Sasquatch. These creatures are roaming a 300 plus acre property and some of the encounters have been terrifying to say the least. One of these encounters resulted in a large pitbull being killed. Truly some of the most amazing encounters I have heard to date!Get Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendBackwoods Horror Stories On YouTubeBackwoods Horror Stories On Apple PodcastsBackwoods Horror Stories On SpotifyJoin Patreon Support The ShowLeave Us A VoicemailSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar1 PublishingJoin The Sasquatch Odyssey Fans GroupFollow Sasquatch Odyssey On Instagram Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

24 Tammi 202456min

Sasquatch Unleashed: The Truth Behind The Legend

Sasquatch Unleashed: The Truth Behind The Legend

Order Sasquatch Unleashed Step into the shadows of the unknown with "Sasquatch Unleashed: The Truth Behind the Legend," where former law enforcement officer and seasoned investigator Brian King-Sharp takes you on a suspense-filled journey to unravel one of nature's most enduring mysteries—the existence of Sasquatch.In this gripping book, King-Sharp weaves together a tapestry of scientific inquiry, personal field research, and captivating storytelling that will leave you questioning the line between myth and reality. With each page, you'll be drawn deeper into a world where footprints loom large in the mud, eerie howls echo through the forest, and fleeting shadows hint at a creature just beyond reach."Sasquatch Unleashed" is not merely a recounting of encounters; it's an exploration of human perception, belief, and our fascination with the creatures that lurk at the edges of our understanding. King-Sharp challenges readers to confront their preconceptions, scrutinize evidence with a critical eye, and join him in seeking answers to questions that have long eluded us.As you navigate through tales of high strangeness and confront the skepticism that shrouds Sasquatch research, prepare for an experience that transcends traditional reading. Hangar 1 Publishing's innovative Immersive Book Technology (IBT) enhances your journey with carefully curated videos at the back of the book—each one designed to complement your reading experience by bringing vivid detail and context to King-Sharp's enthralling investigation."Sasquatch Unleashed: The Truth Behind the Legend" promises more than just words on a page—it offers an immersive adventure that beckons you to delve into realms unseen. Will you heed its call? Discover for yourself—grab your copy today and become part of a story that defies imagination yet demands exploration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

22 Tammi 20245min

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