SO EP:667 Bigfoot: Marvel’s Hairiest Hero

SO EP:667 Bigfoot: Marvel’s Hairiest Hero

In this exclusive Pop Culture Edition of Sasquatch Odyssey, Dani dives headfirst into the world of comics to explore one of the most fascinating pop culture interpretations of Bigfoot: Marvel’s Sasquatch.

Created in the late 1970s, Marvel’s Sasquatch isn’t just a towering cryptid lurking in the woods—he’s Dr. Walter Langkowski, a Canadian scientist whose experiments unlock a transformation into a massive, orange-furred creature with superhuman strength.

A longtime member of Alpha Flight, Marvel’s premier Canadian superhero team, Sasquatch has stood shoulder to shoulder with legends like Wolverine and the X-Men, bringing the folklore of Bigfoot into the heart of the Marvel Universe.In this episode, Dani paints a vivid picture of the character’s design and evolution: the towering frame, the primal roar, the duality of man and beast. But more than just description, we dig into what this character means.

How does Marvel’s Sasquatch reflect our cultural fascination with cryptids? Why do we continually reimagine Bigfoot in new forms—from wilderness monster to sports mascot to superhero? Drawing on psychology and sociology, Dani explores how this superhero iteration taps into deeper human questions: the tension between science and myth, the fear and fascination of transformation, and the way folklore adapts to modern storytelling. By turning Bigfoot into a hero instead of a horror, Marvel redefined the cultural script, showing how the same legend can embody both primal terror and protective strength.

And, in true Sasquatch Odyssey fashion, the episode also asks: how do these portrayals ripple back into the real world? Could repeated depictions of Sasquatch as noble or heroic actually shape how people process their own encounters in the wild?

Finally, stick around until the end of the episode for a special surprise: Brian joins the conversation to share his take on Marvel’s Sasquatch, and how he sees pop culture constantly influencing real-life beliefs about Bigfoot.

This is an episode that blends comics, folklore, psychology, and the enduring mystery of the creature in the woods.

Whether you’re a Marvel fan, a Bigfoot believer, or just curious about how myths evolve, this Pop Culture Edition proves one thing: Sasquatch isn’t just hiding in the forest—he’s alive and well in the pages of our favorite comics.


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SO EP:182 Vietnam Rock Apes!

SO EP:182 Vietnam Rock Apes!

This weeks "Wednesday Wisdom" is all about the Vietnam Rock Apes! The Rock Apes, also known as the Rock Apes of Vietnam, Batutut, Ujit, or Người rừng ("jungle people"), a group of alleged violent humanoids reportedly sighted multiple times during the Vietnam War, which ranged from 1955 to 1975. These creatures were seen mostly by American G.I.s, who told their stories after returning home.Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll 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/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

20 Heinä 202225min

SO EP:181 Are Giants Real?

SO EP:181 Are Giants Real?

This weeks bonus show is all about GIANTS! Chad and Bob from The Basement Hangout Podcast are back to help me unpack the mystery behind Giants in America as well as the Paracus Skulls of Peru and much more. For all of the show related materials head over to our website and check out the Sasquatch Odyssey Blog. Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll 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/Check Out The Basement Hangout Podcast https://thebasementhangout.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

17 Heinä 20221h 8min

SO EP:180 The Appalachian Bigfoot With Dr. Russ Jones!

SO EP:180 The Appalachian Bigfoot With Dr. Russ Jones!

My guest tonight is not only a practicing physician, but he is also an author and avid Bigfoot researcher. Dr. Jones has been in private practice for over 30 years and consumed with the Bigfoot mystery for longer than that. “The Appalachian Bigfoot”, is his second book, the first being the award winning “Tracking the Stone Man.”After attending Huntington College on a baseball scholarship, he graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic. He has a Bachelors and Doctorate degree.Dr. Jones is also a Certified Master Naturalist. He attempts to mix a science background with a lifetime of hunting and trapping knowledge to gather possible evidence of an undiscovered North American primate. He enters the woods with his faithful black lab “Shade” to tend his dozens of professional game cameras and look for tracks year round in Appalachia. He is here tonight to share his personal encounter stories, talk about his research in the field, and much more! For more on Dr. Jones and to purchase his books, head over to his website using the link below. Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll 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/The Bigfoot Dochttps://thebigfootdoc.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

15 Heinä 20221h 12min

SO EP:179 Bigfoot In The Great Smoky Mountains!

SO EP:179 Bigfoot In The Great Smoky Mountains!

This weeks bonus Wednesday Wisdom show features an amazing encounter story from the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as some thought provoking theories on what Bigfoot/Sasquatch may or may not be. Please follow the show on Instagram and be sure to check out our new website for weekly blog posts and much more!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll 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/Lon Stricklers Phantoms and Monsters https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

13 Heinä 202232min

SO EP:178 Bigfoot In Haunted Happy Valley!

SO EP:178 Bigfoot In Haunted Happy Valley!

My guest tonight is Leila from North Carolina and she is here to share some Bigfoot experiences from right down the road from us here in my home state, as well as some of the haunted history and local ghost stories from historic Happy Valley. We start off the show talking with our Executive Producer and behind the scenes star of the show Dani, who has had his own experiences inside the Happy Valley Filling Station! Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll 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/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

10 Heinä 202249min

SO EP:177 Phantoms And Monsters With Fortean Researcher Lon Strickler!

SO EP:177 Phantoms And Monsters With Fortean Researcher Lon Strickler!

My guest tonight is author, experiencer, and Fortean Researcher Lon Strickler. He is here to share his personal encounters with not only Bigfoot, but a strange winged hominoid in the woods near the Conewago Creek area of Pennsylvania. He also shares some of the most compelling UFO and other cryptids cases that he has investigated. Be sure to check out the Sasquatch Odyssey Blog for show related photos and more!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll 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/Lon Stricklers Phantoms and Monsters https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

8 Heinä 20221h 1min

The Georgia Guidestones Bombing!

The Georgia Guidestones Bombing!

I wanted to drop in and talk for a moment about the Georgia Guidestones Bombing. For more information and for the video of the actual bombing head over to our website and click the Sasquatch Odyssey Blog at the top of the page. Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll 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/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

7 Heinä 20228min

SO EP:176 Monkey Fossils And Strange DNA Found!

SO EP:176 Monkey Fossils And Strange DNA Found!

On this weeks Wednesday Wisdom I wanted to share some interesting articles that I read recently, that on their surface may seem unrelated to Sasquatch. That said, I found them both very intriguing, and I believe that they are both relevant to the subject in their own unique way. I also share a brief story about a winged humanoid to prime your senses for Fridays show! Be sure to check out the Sasquatch Odyssey Blog on our website for related photos and source materials. Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll 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/Episode Source Materialshttps://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=138353&fbclid=IwAR1xGp3Rl262TZbOYxeR40-eq139P2UtIYWQEDOi00iH-J_9OUSSdQEqouo&fs=e&s=clhttps://ancient.express88.info/intact-dna-from-7200-year-old-woman-reveals-strange-human-lineage/https://www.facebook.com/100063604569253/posts/pfbid026Y3fwfsamJtSge7SiBYwKbYQfResFz8Lec9ot3cAcsRkGLqKpE6DpWe8afGMFMbl/?d=nBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

6 Heinä 202220min

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