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:47 The Patterson Gimlin Film Hoax Confession Video? "Bonus Show" Setting The Record Straight

SO EP:47 The Patterson Gimlin Film Hoax Confession Video? "Bonus Show" Setting The Record Straight

My guest tonight is Steve Kulls. The Squatch Detective returns tonight to set the record straight on the alleged Bob Gimlin hoax confession video. Join us as we discuss the allegation, where it came from and what if any truth there is to the rumor. Please rate, and review the show where ever you listen. Thanks for listening and please visit our website for more information and to become a member, make a donation and help support the show! www.sasquatchodyssey.net.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

18 Heinä 202150min

SO EP:45 Attacked By A Bigfoot!

SO EP:45 Attacked By A Bigfoot!

My guest tonight is Jeff from South Dakota. He had a harrowing encounter with a Sasquatch in Manitoba Canada when he was 16. He and a couple of friends were on a fishing trip when he came face to face with this thing, and he was attacked. I will let him tell his story in his own words. I will be putting out a bonus show this Sunday. Most of you have heard about the controversy surrounding the Patterson Gimlin film over the past few weeks, and the alleged video confession of a hoax by Bob Gimlin. I have Steve Kulls who is right in the middle of all this on to shed some light on the subject, so you don't want to miss this Sundays bonus show! Please rate and review the show where ever you listen and use the voice message button at the bottom of the website home page to leave your feedback, encounter story, or just say hello! www.sasquatchodyssey.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

16 Heinä 20211h 32min

SO EP:43 UFO Encounters Of The Fourth Kind!

SO EP:43 UFO Encounters Of The Fourth Kind!

My guest tonight is returning to share his out of this world encounters with UFO's and his incredible stories of abduction. Stick with me on this one folks, you will want to hear all of this one! Please take a moment to leave your feedback and your own encounters on the voice message option at the bottom of the website homepage www.sasquatchodyssey.net and PLEASE rate and review the show on what ever podcatcher you are listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

9 Heinä 20211h 48min

SO EP:41 Bigfoot In Montana!

SO EP:41 Bigfoot In Montana!

My guest tonight is Roy or "BOO" to his friends and family. He shares his two day time sightings of these creatures while snowmobiling in Montana. I hope all of you stay safe on this July 4th weekend. Please take a second to rate and review the show where ever you listen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

2 Heinä 202143min

SO EP:39 Legend Meets Science! My Conversation With Doug Hajieck

SO EP:39 Legend Meets Science! My Conversation With Doug Hajieck

My special guest tonight is none other than the one and only Doug Hajieck. Doug is most known for his work as a producer on the hit History Channel show Monster Quest. He brought us Dr. Jeff Meldrum in his first major television experience in Legend Meets Science. Doug shares his personal encounters and we talk science, DNA, and so much more. Please take a moment and rate and review the show where ever you are listening and please visit the website and leave your comments, suggestions and encounters using our new voice message button at the bottom of the homepage! www.sasquatchodyssey.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

25 Kesä 20211h 17min

SO EP:37 I Am Not Wes! Voicemail Submissions Sunday

SO EP:37 I Am Not Wes! Voicemail Submissions Sunday

I thought you guys might enjoy a good laugh. This is a special show to highlight the new voice message feature on the website. You can leave your encounter stories or feedback on the show. Head over to the website and record your submissions today! www.sasquatchodyssey.net The record button is on the bottom of the homepage. This is two submissions from Ronald and Roger. Ronald shares his option on the show and Roger shares his strange encounter with Aliens and Bigfoot! Please share the show and review and rate where ever you listen to the podcast! Thanks for listening to the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

20 Kesä 202114min

SO EP:36 I Don't Want Anything To Do With These Jokers!

SO EP:36 I Don't Want Anything To Do With These Jokers!

My guest tonight is Randy from Tennessee. Listen as he shares his roadside crossing encounter with a Sasquatch while driving along with his son. He also shares several encounters from the past as involving members of his family, as well as other strange goings on around his property that he and his wife have witnessed. Please check out the website and become a member to help support the show. We also have a voicemail button at the bottom of the homepage for you to leave your feedback on the show, just to say hello, or to leave your encounter stories. Check it out and record a message today. Those come directly to me and I listen daily!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

18 Kesä 202155min

SO EP:34 Bigfoot Encounters At Area X With Kathy Strain!

SO EP:34 Bigfoot Encounters At Area X With Kathy Strain!

My guest tonight is the only and only Kathy Strain. Kathy is an author, a forest archeologist and Tribal Relations Program Manager for the Stanislaus National Forest in central California. She is here to share her personal encounters at area X, as well as discussing the Native American culture as it relates to Bigfoot. We also talk about some of the best evidence, DNA, the PG film and much more. For more on Kathy please check out the links below. Also, please take a moment to rate and review the show on what ever platform you are listening. Kathy's book: Giants, Cannibals and Monsters: Bigfoot in Native Culturehttps://amzn.to/2KDzjTbN.A.W.A.C. Ouachita Project Monographhttps://www.woodape.org/index.php/opmonograph/Kathy Strain on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kathy.strain.104Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

11 Kesä 20211h 6min

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