Best David Zigan Podcasts (2025)

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Adrian Shine: A Natural History of Sea Serpents | ST 68 1:26:52

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by naturalist Adrian Shine, one of Scotland's most renowned researchers into the famous enigma at Loch Ness and an expert on the history of sightings of sea serpents throughout history. A long-time Loch Ness researcher who has spent more than five decades studying the ecology, physics, and…

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Remembering Jeff Meldrum and Jane Goodall | ST 67 1:31:03

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team reunites after a short hiatus to remember the life and work of a pair of icons in the field of anthropology, with the passing of Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum and Dr. Jane Goodall. Dr. Jane Morris Goodall, renowned primatologist, ethologist, and conservationist, dedicated her life to expanding humanity's unde…

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David Zigan: Bigfoot Forensics | ST 66 1:32:45

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by David Zigan, a veteran investigator with over two decades of experience as a certified peace officer in Georgia, currently working in a Crime Scene Investigations Unit near Atlanta. A graduate of the National Forensic Academy, Zigan holds certifications in latent fingerprint examination…

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Bigfoot Forensics teams up with Rachel Garard to discuss Bigfoot, her sighting, and science 1:12:25

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Today’s guest, Rachel Garard, brings a rare combination of personal experience, professional expertise, and scientific training to the table. Rachel had a sighting 24 years ago—an encounter that left a lasting impression and quietly shaped her curiosity for decades. For the past four years, she’s been privately researching the Bigfoot phenomenon, a…

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Bigfoot Forensics talks with Dan Nedrelo about his wild experiences 1:18:33

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Welcome to another episode of Bigfoot Forensics, where science meets the strange. Today, we're joined by someone whose life work spans rainforests, reptiles, and rare moments captured through the lens—Dan Nedrelo. Dan is a nationally recognized environmental educator, wildlife photographer, and herpetologist with over four decades of experience in …

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The Sasquatch Data Project | ST 65 1:14:50

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team presents an update on the well-attended annual Ohio Bigfoot Conference, before taking a deep-dive into one of the most promising new analytical endeavors related to relict hominoid research, The Sasquatch Data Project. Joining us to discuss this ambitious effort is Terrestrial, the nom de plume of t…

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Historical Hominoids: Relicts From the Past | ST 64 1:27:03

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What were the strange, hair-covered "whistlers" encountered by ancient Chinese woodsmen? What about the eerie, chest-beating "monsters" described in the legends of Indigenous Americans? And what can be made of strange tales of "wild men" encountered in various parts of the world throughout the Middle Ages? Could these early accounts actually repres…

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Jeff Carpenter: In Search of the Appalachian Sasquatch | ST 63 1:11:40

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In this installment, after the team opens with a discussion about new legislation in California that seeks to make Bigfoot the official state cryptid, we are joined by researcher Jeff Carpenter, who discusses his experiences covering more than 20 years of research into the Sasquatch (Bigfoot) legend as well as local history/legends from the WNC mou…

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Kidnapped by Sasquatch | ST 62 1:42:12

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In this episode of Sasquatch Tracks, the team takes a deep dive into the enigma of Sasquatch kidnappings, with a look at the most well-known cases involving alleged abductions by relict hominoids. We also examine traditional beliefs among Indigenous American groups regarding such incidents, and the possible anthropological and biological factors be…

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Tim Halloran: The Bigfoot Influencers | ST 61 1:21:53

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It's an all new year of Sasquatchery... and as the team kicks off 2025, we dive into the famous story of the "Minnesota Iceman" and the claims involving a frozen relict hominoid, and then shift out attention over to recent news involving a Texas-based company's efforts to try and revive ancient extinct species that include the Woolley Mammoth, the …

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Season's Squatching: A Relict Hominoid Holiday Special | ST 60 1:32:33

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'Tis the season... of Squatching! As the holiday season makes its way to the snowy peaks around the Appalachian Institute for Hominological Studies, the Sasquatch Tracks team is joined for a yuletide-themed holiday Sasquatch conversation covering all things cryptid with friend of the program and renowned artist Sam Shearon. Along with his impressiv…

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Les Stroud: The Survivorman and Sasquatch | ST 59 1:13:37

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by Canadian survival expert, filmmaker and musician Les Stroud for a wide-ranging discussion about his interest in the search for Sasquatch. Best known as the creator, writer, producer, director, cameraman and host of the television series Survivorman, Les Stroud has impressed television a…

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The 'Knobby' Enigma | ST 58 1:30:49

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In the winter of 1979, several residents around Carpenter's Knob in Cleveland County, North Carolina, reported a series of unusual encounters with an unknown, apelike animal. Among the early sightings were those reported by Minnie Cook, an 88-year-old resident who claimed that she observed the animal after she emerged from her home to learn what ki…

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Tanner Hoskins: Pacific Northwest Bigfoot and Missing Persons Cases | ST 57 1:27:33

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In this Halloween installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team convenes for a delightfully spooky discussion in advance of our discussion with Oregon-based researcher Tanner Hoskins, co-Founder of the Pacific Northwest Bigfoot Search. A passionate advocate dedicated to the search for missing persons and a dedicated wilderness explorer, he founded the …

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The Disappearance of Dennis Lloyd Martin | ST 56 1:53:17

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On Father's Day Weekend in 1969, six-year-old Dennis Martin was camping with his family near Spence Field in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park when he vanished without a trace, leading to one of the largest searches in the history of the National Park Service. Tragically, he was never found, and the disappearance of Dennis Lloyd Martin remain…

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Eyeshine Explained: The Science Behind the Eerie Glow in Bigfoot's Eyes 15:38

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https://youtu.be/W15kVpYgrHI?si=iAuYraZOotHf1wqh Eyeshine is a visible effect caused by the tapetum lucidum, a reflective layer of tissue located behind the retina in the eyes of many animals. This layer acts as a retroreflector, bouncing light that passes through the retina back into the eye, thereby enhancing the animal's ability to see in low-li…

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The Legacy of Dr. John Napier: From Primates to Bigfoot 8:32

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Research Pioneer Spotlight: In the world of cryptozoology, the elusive creature known as Bigfoot has sparked the curiosity and imagination of us all. But among the believers and skeptics, one renowned scientist stood out for his unique approach to this mystery—Dr. John Napier. A distinguished primatologist, Napier's contributions to the study of pr…

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Bigfoot Touched Your Car Pt. 2: What does it mean? What can it mean? 8:13

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF5NBlavRS4 This episode is the audio of Pt. 2 of the video linked discussed what to do with the the impressions recovered on your vehicle. What we didn't discuss is what that evidence means, and what it can mean. We also need to further the investigation after the collection of of your dermal evidence. Join me and f…

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Bigfoot DNA and Trace Evidence: Understanding the Basics 12:50

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tst15giw67c&t=420s Today, we're diving into the world of DNA and trace evidence in forensic science. Trace evidence refers to tiny particles like hair, pollen, and fibers that are often invisible to the naked eye, excluding DNA. "Trace DNA" and "touch DNA" are clarified, with "trace DNA" being the correct term for sm…

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The Onion Mountain Cast: A Forensic Analysis and Perspective 10:17

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The story begins in 1967, in the dense forests of northern California, specifically in the Onion Mountain area. It was here that a set of unusual footprints were discovered. These prints were not just any footprints; they appeared to have dermal ridges—fine details similar to the friction ridges found in human fingerprints. This discovery was remar…

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Auditory Depth Perception: Tree Knocks...or Owls Playing Baseball? Another Variable for the BFR. 12:34

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh5pGhX68DU&t=4s Bigfoot tree knocks are often described as that typical baseball hitting the baseball bat sound. That clear crisp "Thwack!". Listen to my first possible first recording of that sound. Then follow me into the investigation of what it could be. I still don't have the answer. However, I did discover ano…

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Gary Opit: Bunyip, Yowie, and Australian Cryptozoology | ST 55 1:19:21

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In this episode of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by Gary Opit, an Australian expert on the continent's indigenous fauna, and a longtime researcher of Australian cryptozoology. Opit is an environmental consultant and scientific member of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales for 48 years. He is also a radio broadcaster, teacher, and…

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The Minerva Monsters: An Odd Tale of Hairy Bipeds and Big Cats | ST 054 1:07:46

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In the summer of 1978, a strange series of events began to unfold for rural residents of northeastern Ohio. While enjoying a quiet evening at their rural home near Minerva, the Cayton family and their grandchildren witnessed a large, hairy, bipedal creature peering through their kitchen window. This creature, described as standing over 7 feet tall …

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John Hickenbottom: Sasquatch at Salt Fork State Park | ST 053 1:46:24

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the after opening news that focuses on tales of "swamp beasts" in rural America and also massive reptiles invading the Florida Everglades, the team is joined by John Hickenbottom, the naturalist at Ohio's Salt Fork State Park. A longtime outdoorsman whose interest in wildlife includes snakes and reptiles ind…

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Episode 7: Myths and Stories of Bigfoot 32:34

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In this episode we take a look at what some considered myths and fabrications that turned out to be true. From Machu Pichu, the Kraken, and yes even the famed platypus. We also look at how oral traditions play an important role in passing information down through generation to generation. Then actual newspaper articles are read and shared about Big…

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Sam Shearon: In Search of Yuletide Hominoids | ST 052 1:04:28

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'Tis the season... and so joining the Sasquatch Tracks team for their 2023 holiday installment of the program is Mister Sam Shearon, artist extraordinaire and dealer in knowledge of all things esoteric and hominological. Along with his impressive horror art, Sam Shearon is known for his work in the field of cryptozoology, most notably for cryptozoo…

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Return to Ape Canyon: Rediscovery of the Vanderwhite Mine | ST 051 1:37:16

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During the summer of 1924, a team of gold seekers alleged that they were attacked by giant, ape-like creatures, measuring about 7 feet tall, who hurled boulders at them. Their story recounts an encounter with these beings in a remote area, where a member of their group shot at one of the creatures, hitting it thrice, resulting in it falling off a c…

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Matt Pruitt: The Phenomenal Sasquatch, Part Two | ST 050 1:25:57

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In this second part in a special two-part installment of Sasquatch Tracks, veteran researcher Matt Pruitt returns to the podcast to discuss his new book The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon, a tour-de-force of intellectual exploration in the study of the relict hominoid mystery, In the new book, Pruitt explores t…

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Matt Pruitt: The Phenomenal Sasquatch, Part One | ST 049 1:35:11

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In this first in a two-part installment of Sasquatch Tracks, veteran researcher Matt Pruitt returns to the podcast to discuss his new book The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon, a tour-de-force of intellectual exploration in the study of the relict hominoid mystery. Matt Pruitt has dedicated nearly two decades to …

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Scott Tompkins: The Bigfoot Mapping Project | ST 048 1:17:47

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, we are joined by Scott Tompkins, the creator of The Bigfoot Mapping Project, for an in-depth discussion about his mapping, data collection, and analysis of Sasquatch sightings. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in GIS from the State University of New York at Cortland. With more than 14 years of GIS fi…

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Darby Orcutt: Sasquatch Sample Analysis | ST 047 1:30:02

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, we are joined by researcher and educator Darby Orcutt, who discusses an ambitious new project that is seeking to collect and analyze anomalous biological samples, in an effort that could ultimately help reveal the existence of relict hominoids like Sasquatch. Darby Orcutt is a faculty member at North Carolin…

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Episode 6: Hair and DNA 30:58

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This episode briefly covers the of value collecting hair in a bigfoot investigation and what information it can provide within the DNA arena. Explaining the difference between Nuclear DNA and Mitochondrial DNA is also briefly covered. This episode also talks about whether you need the whole hair with follicle, bulb, root, etc... for DNA or can just…

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Military Encounters with Sasquatch | ST 046 1:30:58

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team looks at encounters with relict hominoids in North America reported by U.S. military personnel. Among reports involving encounters with alleged humanlike primates that remain currently unacknowledged by science, a striking number have been reported by military personnel while in the line of duty. In…

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Esteban Sarmiento: Monstrous Primatology | ST 045 1:58:35

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, we catch up with primatologist Esteban Sarmiento, an expert in hominid evolution and researcher renowned for his interest in the speculative side of vertebrate zoology, particularly when it comes to Sasquatch. Sarmiento is a primatologist and vertebrate zoologist whose main area of focus involves the skeleto…

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Lailani Upham and Carrie Lynn Bear Chief: The Pikuni Bigfoot Storytelling Project | ST 044 1:28:52

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by Lailani Upham and Carrie Lynn Bear Chief, Blackfeet Tribe members and creators of the Pikuni Bigfoot Storytelling Project. Lailani Upham is a member of the Blackfeet Nation, and is president and lead creative of Iron Shield Creative. A journalist by trade, she loves adventure and explor…

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Episode 5: Strange Sounds in the Woods...Bigfoot? 1:02:35

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What are those strange sounds in the woods? This episode is dedicated to the known sounds encountered in the night that may not be readily known. No matter what, unknown sounds can still be unnerving and scary if you don't know what they are. Let's take a listen and expand our knowledge of the night. Then.... let's listen to some crazy sounds we do…

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Kathy Strain: An Anthropologist's Search for Sasquatch | ST 043 1:22:00

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by anthropologist and Sasquatch researcher Kathy Strain, author of the book, Giants, Cannibals & Monsters: Bigfoot in Native Culture. Kathy Strain is the Heritage Resource and Tribal Relations Programs Manager for the Stanislaus National Forest in Sonora, California. She has a M.A. in Anth…

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Buck Buckingham: Australian Yowies Caught on Film | ST 042 1:50:51

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by Australian researcher Buck Buckingham, who shares his knowledge about Australian Yowies, the purported relict hominoid that occupies the remote wilds of the Land Down Under. Buckingham is a member of the group Australian Yowie Research, and has been hooked on Yowie studies ever since he…

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Gregory Forth: A Living Fossil Hominoid in Modern Indonesia? | ST 041 1:19:25

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Joining the team for this installment of Sasquatch Tracks is Gregory Forth, a retired professor of anthropology at the University of Alberta. He earned his PhD from the University of Oxford in 1980. Beginning in 1986, Forth was a professor at the University of Alberta for over thirty years. Forth is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and is a…

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Nathaniel Bronis: Michigan Encounters and Sasquatch Studies | ST 040 1:24:20

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As the team returns from a seasonal hiatus to officially kick off 2023, we are joined by Nathaniel Bronis, a Sasquatch researcher from Michigan's lower peninsula who currently resides in Idaho, and previously spent time in Washington. An avid outdoorsman, he has been collecting reports and conducting field research into the relict hominoid mystery …

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Jeff Waldridge: Kentucky Sasquatch, Government Files, and Cryptid Con | ST 039 1:12:46

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In this edition of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by Kentucky researcher Jeff Waldridge, who in addition to being an expert in the study of Sasquatch, is also one of the team members behind the annual CryptidCon event in his home state. Jeff Waldridge is a researcher of Sasquatch with an interest in cryptozoological mysteries and the unexplai…

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Mister Sam Shearon: Bigfoot, Wolflike Cryptids, and Monstrous Mysteries | ST 038 1:45:22

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In this Halloween installment of Sasquatch Tracks, we are joined by Mister Sam Shearon, who in addition to being renowned for his unique cryptozoological artwork, presents an impressive knowledge of all-things Sasquatch, along with an assorted conversation about eerie cryptids in keeping with the season. Along with his impressive horror art, Sam Sh…

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Episode 4: Collecting Evidence...Bigfoot Trace Evidence? 34:33

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This episode briefly covers the basic aspects of documenting the scene (mapping, photography, etc...). It also covers the various ways to collect trace and DNA evidence correctly. I have compiled a nice list of websites and links with how to's and places to get the proper supplies. Also attached are two cool articles on casting in the sand and one …

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Aleksandar Petakov: Sasquatch in the Northeast | ST 037 1:53:40

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by researcher Aleksandar Petakov for a discussion about his wide-ranging cryptozoological interests. Aleksandar Petakov was born in 1993 during the last year of Apartheid in South Africa to parents that fled civil war in the former Yugoslavia. He grew up in the United States & has always b…

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Tate Hieronymus: A Search for Sabe | ST 036 1:48:12

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team catches up on the subject of Indigenous American beliefs about Sasquatch, as discussed in a recent BBC Travel feature, as well as sightings reports and emails from our listeners. We are then joined by filmmaker and researcher Tate Hieronymus, producer of the forthcoming four-part series "A Search fo…

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Sasquatch Sightings: Eyewitness Encounters with Unknown Species | ST 035 1:52:17

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In this episode of Sasquatch Tracks, after the team goes over recent news related to the study of relict hominoids, we shift our attention over to reports from our listeners, which includes several sightings and intriguing accounts that may involve observations of an unrecognized species of primate in North America. Beginning with emails covering a…

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Ken Gerhard: Sasquatch Studies and Cryptid Encounters | ST 034 1:16:02

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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, after a bit of herpetological banter near the beginning of the episode, the team is joined by researcher Ken Gerhard, the author of several books including The Essential Guide to Bigfoot. Ken Gerhard is a widely recognized cryptozoologist and field investigator for The Centre for Fortean Zoology as well as a…

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Paul Bowman: Archaeology in the Search for Relict Hominoids | ST 033 1:48:44

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On this episode of Sasquatch Tracks, archaeologist Paul Bowman joins us for a discussion about anthropological perspectives applied toward the search for relict hominoids, as well as his interest in the Almasty of the Caucasus and other Asian varieties of mystery primates. Paul Bowman is a member of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy (NAWAC) a…

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Episode 3: Bigfoot Covid Public Service Announcement 17:20

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"Don't go in the woods and give'em Covid and kill'em off." If you've skipped to this point you should have listened to the others first. We have a surprise guest and discuss Covid and it's spread through the zoo's and it's potential impact on Bigfoot.By David Zigan