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 for anything unknown to stay hidden. But across generations, the reports haven’t stopped. Law enforcement officers, hunters, families, and veterans have all described seeing the same thing: a massive, hair-covered figure with glowing red eyes and a smell so strong it made their stomachs turn.

These aren’t campfire tales — they’re official reports, eyewitness accounts, and in some cases, physical evidence collected by people who had everything to lose and nothing to gain by speaking up.

We’ll explore nearly 200 years of sightings and encounters, from frontier settlers in the early 1800s who described “man-sized monkeys” raiding fishing camps, to the terrifying 1929 incident at the Perky Bat Tower, where something powerful enough to shake a thirty-foot structure drove out every bat inside. We’ll look at the case of two Palm Beach County deputies in the 1970s — both seasoned outdoorsmen — who came face to face with a seven-foot creature while investigating livestock attacks.

They even recovered hair samples caught on a barbed wire fence. You’ll also hear about the Vietnam veteran who, in 1977, watched an eight-foot creature emerge from the mangroves behind his home and was so shaken that he cleared thirty feet of brush from around his property just to sleep at night. And then there are the photographs. In 2000, an elderly woman in Sarasota County sent two chilling images to the sheriff’s office, showing what appeared to be a reddish-brown, ape-like creature crouched behind her backyard.

The so-called Myakka Photos are still being analyzed and debated over two decades later.We’ll talk about Dave Shealy, the man who’s dedicated his life to proving the Skunk Ape exists — running his Skunk Ape Research Headquarters in the heart of the Everglades. His 2000 video footage of a creature running through the swamp is still one of the most-watched cryptid videos online. But this episode goes deeper than the sightings.

We’re asking why so many people — trained law enforcement officers, hunters, and locals — believe they’ve seen something that modern science says shouldn’t exist. We’ll dive into the psychology, the skepticism, the cultural roots of the legend, and even the Seminole people’s stories of Esti Capcaki, the “tall hairy man” that predates European settlement by centuries.

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel the humid air, hear the buzz of the swamp at night, and maybe understand why so many Floridians won’t step foot into certain parts of the wilderness after dark. This isn’t just another campfire tale. This is a journey through real encounters, credible witnesses, and the enduring mystery of something hiding out there in the heart of Florida’s wild places.

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode might just make you slow down a little the next time you’re driving through the backroads of the Everglades after sunset — especially if you see a pair of glowing eyes staring back at you from the tree line.This is the episode the swamp doesn’t want you to hear.

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SO EP:159 Bigfoot Story Time Vol.14 Bigfoot In The South!

Welcome back to Bigfoot Story Time Volume 14! Tonights show is a group of Bigfoot encounter stories from the southern states. I end with a little audio from the Trent University Sasquatch Society. They reached out and asked to come on the show and talked about their research efforts, so I wanted to offer up a little teaser for their upcoming interview. Thanks so much for listening and I hope you enjoy the show. Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@sasquatchodyssey.netSend 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.

1 Kesä 202227min

SO EP:158 British Bigfoot Q&A With Deborah Hatswell!

Tonights bonus show is a Q&A with Deborah Hatswell on the British Bigfoot. She will answer the many frequently asked questions that most people ask when they first come into contact with this subject as a whole. Similar the the Unexplained subject genres like the Paranormal and Extra Terrestrial Life, the witnesses to these creatures and the people who experience the strange phenomena need a place to share their stories and accounts. Check out Deb's podcast Deborah Hatswell BBR Investigations! Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@sasquatchodyssey.nethttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Podcast Outro MusicMusic https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/try-everythingLicense code: JW1J2G2CXQFQIIHCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

31 Touko 20221h 26min

SO EP:157 "The Phantom On The Air Force Base" Memorial Day Special!

Tonights bonus show is a special to honor all of the men and women who have and continue to serve in our armed forces. May guest Daniel is a military veteran and former military police officer who is here to share some of his paranormal experiences while on active duty and state side. Please head over to our show Instagram page by clicking the link below to follow us and check out the photos from this episode. Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@sasquatchodyssey.nethttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Podcast Outro MusicMusic https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/try-everythingLicense code: JW1J2G2CXQFQIIHCRonald Reagan Speechhttps://www.google.com/search?q=ronald+reagan+memorila+day+speech&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:a619ed3b,vid:34rlZriNzbU,st:0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

28 Touko 202259min

SO EP:156 Stick Structures At Bigfoot Cabin!

My guest tonight is Jody from Colorado and she is here to share some very interesting experiences that she and other have had up at her Bigfoot Cabin that sits at around 8,300 feet of elevation. She has owned this cabin for over 2o years and from the vocalizations to stick structures, there is definitely something going on at her place. Make sure you head over the shows Instagram @sasquatchodyssey or click the link below follow us and check out all of the photos from tonights show!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@sasquatchodyssey.nethttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Podcast Outro MusicMusic https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/try-everythingLicense code: JW1J2G2CXQFQIIHCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

27 Touko 20221h 13min

SO EP:155 Bigfoot History Volume 6 Dr. John Bindernagel

Welcome back for the sixth installment in our Bigfoot history series. Tonights show is all about the late great Dr. John Bindernagel and his amazing contributions to the scientific study of Sasquatch. I have included an interview with Dr. Bindernagel from the Bigfoot Okanagen YouTube channel so please go over and check out the page, subscribe and like it. The second piece of audio comes from Johns own YouTube channel "John Bindernagel". I have included the links for both in the show research section below. To see the pictures referenced in this episode click below and or head over to Sasquatch Odyssey on Instagram to follow us there. Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@sasquatchodyssey.nethttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Show Research Links https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/scientist-john-bindernagel-spent-decades-stalking-sasquatch/article38124214/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bindernagelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzndjBiDOUUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXZB7LSY3Cchttps://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/renowned-valley-sasquatch-researcher-passes-away/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

25 Touko 20221h 7min

SO EP:154 Bigfoot Story Time Vol.13 Sasquatch Takes Down A Moose!

Tonights latest volume of Bigfoot story time comes complete with a special guest narrator all the way from London! Deborah Hatswell is here to read you some amazing stories that she has collected from around the world, including some from right here in the good ole USA. Special thanks to Deb for allowing me to use her audio. She is a great story teller and I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Please rate, review, and SHARE the show!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/Check Out Deborahs Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deborah-hatswell-bbr-investigations-cryptid-creatures/id1480592906Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

24 Touko 202256min

SO EP:153 The Ghosts Of Disney Land, Bigfoot, and UFO's!

This weeks bonus show is a "Creepy Pasta" of sorts, as I chat with a friend of the show Greg Nutt host of The American Landscape travel show on YouTube. In addition to his service in the United States Military, Greg worked as a nightshift security supervisor at DisneyLand! He has some pretty cool ghost stories, a UFO experience and we even talk Bigfoot. I had a blast talking with Greg and I hope you guys enjoy your Creepy Pasta episode! Click the link below to head over to The American Landscape YouTube and hit that subscribe button and check out Gregs adventures. 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/The American Landscape YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAmericanLandscape/videosBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

22 Touko 20221h 22min

SO EP:152 In The Shadow Of Big Red Eye!

My guest tonight is Mike from New Jersey and he is here to share some of his experiences while out in the woods searching for Bigfoot. His first experiences happened while on a BFRO expedition and Mike has not stopped looking to explain that rock throwing incident. I also do my best to highlight Mikes work on his YouTube channel Sussex County Bigfoot and his show In The Shadow Of Big Red Eye. You can click the link below and subscribe to his show and check out all his content. 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/Check Out Sussex County Bigfoothttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDlVedMt24xesCg1wTt0dOQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

20 Touko 202248min

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