Best Freeman And Forrest Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 4 | Why You Probably Shouldn’t DIY Influencer Marketing 21:36

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In this episode of Velocitea, Emily and Forrest get spicy about influencer marketing in B2B tech. They break down why internal influencer programs so often turn into glorified PR, why “we’ll just work with a few creators we know” doesn’t scale, and how treating influencers like journalists backfires fast. They dig into what actually makes a good in…

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Ep. 344 - The Tale of the Telltale Heel! 1:00:09

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Cliff Barackman and Matt Pruitt discuss another gem from the Meldrum Archives regarding the 1967 Blue Creek Mountain tracks! The conversation delves into Ray Wallace's shenanigans, John Green's $100,000 challenge, Bob Timus' early track finds, and more! Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for our weekly bo…

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CLASSICS: Forrest Galante! 49:45

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Here's another "classic" episode from the Clobo archives! Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with Forrest Galante, wildlife biologist and host of Animal Planet's "Extinct or Alive"! Forrest discusses his background in wildlife research, his involvement with the discovery of various surviving animal species that were presumed to have been ex…

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What's Your Company's AIQ? Featuring J.P. Gownder, Forrester VP and principal analyst 17:14

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Why are organizations throwing money at AI without investing in the people who use it? And where is the disconnect between technology adoption and real business results? On this episode, we hear from guest speaker J.P. Gownder, one of the world's leading analysts on the future of work. With a background in history and political science and as VP an…

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Episode 3 | We’re Not Trying to Kill DevRel 26:27

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In this episode of Velocitea, Emily and Forrest tackle a spicy question: Are we trying to kill Developer Relations? (Short answer: no.) The two unpack how DevRel has evolved from 2019’s conference-circuit celebrity era into something deeper, more technical, and far more human. They dive into burnout, invisible labor, and what great DevRel actually …

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Ep. 343 - Darby Orcutt Returns! 52:27

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay welcome Darby Orcutt back to the podcast! Darby is a Director of Interdisciplinary Partnerships at North Carolina State University. Among his many ongoing efforts, he spearheaded a project investigating morphologically anomalous samples associated with the sasquatch phenomenon, and is here to update us about the…

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CLASSICS: Big Fur! 55:49

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In this "classic" episode, Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with filmmaker Dan Wayne and world-renowed taxidermist Ken Walker about the documentary Big Fur! Ken shares some epic sasquatch stories that he's investigated over the years that you won't want to miss. Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign u…

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Special Episode: How a Broke College Student Co-founded a VC-Backed Edtech Startup 1:01:30

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This Thanksgiving break, we wanted to share an episode from our friends at Fund/Build/Scale. As AI continues to reshape education, many are wondering how it will impact learning and what new skills the emerging workforce will need to thrive in this tech-driven landscape. We're sharing a fantastic episode from our friends at Fund/Build/Scale. It's a…

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Episode 2 | Maybe Don’t (with Kendall Miller) 22:37

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This week on Velocitea, Emily and Forrest are joined by the one-and-only Kendall Miller: community-builder, meetup-runner, connector-of-humans, and self-described “bubbly business guy.” Kendall talks about the art of getting the right kind of attention in tech, why “mid” products still win all the time, and how delight (or lack of it) shows up in t…

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Ep. 342 - Joel Thomas' Oklahoma Evidence! 54:17

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt speak with Joel Thomas, an Oklahoma-based researcher who has worked with both the BFRO and the NAWAC. Joel discusses his experiences in the field and the multi-year investigation of an active location that yielded an excellent footprint cast! Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://h…

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CLASSICS: Banterin' With Bart Cutino! 54:20

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In this "classic" episode from 2019, Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay chat with seasoned 'squatcher Bart Cutino! We recommend that you watch this Small Town Monsters documentary about Bart's thermal video. Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad…

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EPISODE 1 | We Started a Business, Now We Start a Podcast? 21:12

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In the inaugural episode of Velocitea, co-founders Emily Freeman and Forrest Brazeal finally sit down in the same room (a rare event!) to talk about how Freeman & Forrest came to be, what “influencer marketing for B2B SaaS” actually means, and why tech marketing could use a little more humanity. They unpack what surprised them most about leaving Bi…

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Ep. 341 - Rummaging Through Sasquatchery! 57:49

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt wander through the wide world of sasquatchery and rummage through various items of discussion! Topics include: more discoveries in the archives of Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Bobo's upcoming chance to go 'squatching by the roll of the dice, talking to normies about relict hominoids, how AI might affect futur…

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CLASSICS: Michael Freeman! 1:27:01

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In this "classic" episode from October of 2022, Cliff Barackman and James “Bobo” Fay speak with Michael Freeman, son of the legendary Paul Freeman and author of the new book Freeman Bigfoot Files! Michael discusses his father’s research, encounters, and the evidence that he collected during his years searching for sasquatches in the Blue Mountains.…

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Systems, Not Models with WRITER’s Head of AI Dan Bikel 14:10

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Are we trying to build AI, or are we ready to operationalize it? While the world chases bigger models, the real advantage lies in building systems that work reliably, safely, and at scale. On this episode, we hear from Dan Bikel, Writer's Head of AI. With a thirty-year career spanning nearly every major AI lab — including IBM, Google, LinkedIn, and…

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Ep. 340 - Q&A - November, 2025 59:48

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt answer your questions in this new Q&A episode! If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, please use the contact form or voicemail link HERE. Also mentioned in this episode: Bobo's Cameo site, the Colorado wood knock sighting, and the NABC Store links to the Grays Harbor and W…

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Bobo's Bite-Sized Bigfoot Stories: The Gifted Fawn! 28:34

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Bobo flies solo to bring you a bigfoot story from Judi, a woman who recounts an experience involving a strange and 'squatchy occurence near Hoopa, California! Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes! Get your official "Bigfoot & Beyond…

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Ep. 339 - Sean Forker's Sasquatch Experience! 1:02:57

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with Pennsylvania-based researcher and podcaster Sean Forker! Sean has been the host of the Sasquatch Experience podcast since 2006, and just launched a new miniseries with Small Town Monsters called "Investigation Bigfoot!" Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for…

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CLASSICS: Clobo's Halloween Ghost Stories! 47:59

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In this "classic" episode, Cliff and Bobo recount some of their spookiest experiences! Happy Halloween! Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes! Get your official "Bigfoot & Beyond: Enter The Sasquatch" shirt!…

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The security paradox of agentic AI with Eric Freeman, CISO at WRITER 15:15

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What if securing AI agents wasn't just about preventing breaches, but about creating a competitive advantage? On this episode, we hear from Eric Freeman, chief information security officer (CISO) at WRITER, who shares his unconventional journey from being a line cook to becoming a leading figure in enterprise security. Eric's unique experience, inc…

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Ep. 338 - Buck From Mountain Monsters and Sons of Appalachia! 1:12:07

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Cliff Barackman speaks with Buck, a friend of the 'squatch and one of the team featured on Mountain Monsters! Buck is here to fill us in on his newest venture with Huckleberry and Wild Bill: The Sons of Appalachia! Make sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel HERE! Follow their Facebook page HERE. Meet the Sons of Appalachia (along with Cliff an…

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CLASSICS: John E.L. Tenney! 1:13:18

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay chat with John E.L. Tenney in this "classic" conversation from 2021! John is a paranormal researcher and author, and is here to discuss his background and experiences researching the unknown! Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfo…

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Ep. 337 - Class "A" Vs. Class "B" Sightings! 1:00:56

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt discuss a recent sighting in Oregon! Cliff and Bobo discuss the BFRO's Report Classification System while getting clarification from Matt Moneymaker. Cliff describes a few of the amazing things he's found in Dr. Meldrum's archives, including a historically significant letter written by early sasqua…

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CLASSICS: Adam Thorn & The Orang Pendek! 59:43

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with Adam Thorn, wildlife researcher and co-host of History Channel's "Kings of Pain" series! Adam is here to discuss his adventures with all sorts of creatures, including his search for the elusive orang pendek! Read more about Adam's work HERE. Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.…

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The metagame of marketing: Diego Lomanto, Chief Marketing Officer at WRITER 19:53

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What if the key to success in the age of AI is forcing marketers to become more human, not less? Season 4 begins with Diego Lomanto, Chief Marketing Officer at WRITER, who explores the intersection of human intuition and artificial intelligence in modern marketing. Diego shares his unique journey from coding as a teenager to becoming a leading figu…

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Ep. 336 - A Topical Paradise! 57:36

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt delve into a wide variety of topics, including: the recent passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, Cliff's experiences on a satyr-laden property, a new video purportedly showing a living thylacine, evidence of a Neanderthal family hunting, why baboons march in order, evidence that primated evolved in cold cli…

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CLASSICS: The Bauman Story! 36:41

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay dive into the infamous Bauman story as told by Teddy Roosevelt in this "classic" episode! Read the Bauman story HERE. Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes! Get your official "Bigfoot & Beyond: En…

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Ep. 335 - Q&A - October, 2025 54:12

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt answer your questions in this new Q&A episode! If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, please use the contact form or voicemail link HERE. Donate to the fundraiser for Scot Violette's wife Hannah via GoFundMe HERE. Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims…

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CLASSICS: Scot Violette (In Memoriam) 56:30

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Originally released in September of 2022, this archival episode features Scot Violette of Squatch America. Scot recently passed away, and he will be deeply missed by his friends and family. If you would like to support Scot's wife Hannah during this difficult time, please consider donating to this GoFundMe fundraiser. Start your free online visit w…

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Special Episode: Architecting Reliable Agentic AI I Cisco’s Giovanna Carofiglio on the AGNTCY Collective 42:06

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Ep. 334 - DNA, Discovery, and the "Unknown Primate" Myth! 53:36

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt discuss what the discovery of the sasquatch might look like with modern DNA analysis, the mythos surrounding genetic samples attributed to an "unknown primate," and Bobo's phone woes (AKA "Woebos" or "Bowoes"). Also mentioned are a new study of the chimpanzee genome, Darby Orcutt's new website, the…

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CLASSICS: Dave Schrader! 1:16:56

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with radio and TV host, podcaster, and author Dave Schrader in this "classic" episode! Dave was the lead paranormal investigator on the Travel Channel/Discovery+ series "The Holzer Files," and he's here to discuss his experiences! Dave even tells us about his sasquatch sighting! Learn more about Dave HERE!…

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Ep. 333 - The Sasquatch Data Project! 1:09:08

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with Terrestrial, the founder and researcher behind the Sasquatch Data Project! The project aims to give sasquatch researchers a comprehensive dataset of sighting reports optimized for analysis, and Terrestrial is here to discuss her work and findings thus far! Check out her YouTube channel HERE. Note: Thi…

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CLASSICS: The Port Chatham Hairy Man! 57:12

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In this "classic" episode from August of 2023, Cliff Barackman speaks with researcher and filmmaker Stephen Major about the Port Chatham Hairy Man! Alaska's Port Chatham was supposedly abandoned after a series of aggresive sasquatch encounters, and Stephen set out to investigate the legends! Visit Stephen's website and watch his films HERE. Start y…

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Ep. 332 - A Tribute to Dr. Jeff Meldrum 1:03:49

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt discuss Dr. Jeff Meldrum's many contributions to sasquatchery. Dr. Jeff Meldrum: Selected Works & Appearances Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes! Get your official "Bigfoot & Beyo…

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Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond: Dr. Jeff Meldrum 48:02

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In the aftermath of the heartbreaking loss of Dr. Jeff Meldrum, we'd like to share this episode of our bonus show ("Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond"), originally recorded and released in March of 2023. Dr. Meldrum was a true pioneer in the field, and was a dear friend to Cliff and Bobo. He will be missed, and our hearts are with his friends and family.…

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Ep. 331 - Q&A - September, 2025 1:00:37

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt answer your questions in this new Q&A episode! If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, please use the contact form or voicemail link HERE. Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond New York Bigfoot Conference (October 3-4) CryptidCon (Kentucky, …

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CLASSICS: The Adventures of Dr. Capparella! 1:12:45

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Check out this "classic" chat Cliff and Bobo had with ornithologist and biologist Dr. Angelo Capparella! Dr. Capparella has been heavily involved with the scientific pursuit of the sasquatch for over two decades, and joined us back in February of 2021 to talk about his adventures! Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyo…

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Ep. 330 - Moneymaker Returns AGAIN! 1:05:40

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay welcome BFRO founder and Finding Bigfoot co-star Matt Moneymaker back for the third time! Matt discusses recent anomalous light activity during sasquatch expeditions, a sighting of multiple sasquatches in Washington, a new trail camera photo from Missouri, and much more! Check out the BFRO's website and official…

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CLASSICS: The Legendary John Andrews! 44:30

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From the Clobo Archives comes another "classic" episode! In September of 2023, Cliff and Bobo spoke with John Andrews, a researcher with decades of experience in the field of sasquatchery! John details some of the evidence he's collected, his ongoing research, and his work with luminaries like Wes Summerlin and Bob Titmus! Start your free online vi…

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Ep. 329 - 'Squatchy Subjects Seldom Spoken! 1:09:05

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt go above and beyond to discuss a listener-suggested topic: aspects of the sasquatch phenomenon that are rarely talked about! Links mentioned: Interview with Glen Thomas (via The Sasquatch Archives), Cryptozoological Reference Library, Relict Hominoid Inquiry, and Clobo's Book Recommendation List! S…

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CLASSICS: Russ Jones & The Appalachian Bigfoot! 1:04:17

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We're bringing back another "classic" episode! Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay originally recorded this interview with 'squatcher and author Dr. Russ Jones back in March of 2022. Russ discussed his book The Appalachian Bigfoot and updates from his field research in Ohio and West Virginia! Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://…

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Ep. 328 - Hybrid Hominins, Bug Bites, Orca Offers, and More! 52:28

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt dive into the newsfeed to discuss potential hybrid hominins, evidence that Neanderthals ate maggots, ancient tools from the "Hobbit's" neighbor, and gift-giving orca whales. Check out Pruitt's recent appearance on Sasquatch Chronicles! Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com…

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CLASSICS: The Sketch Artist! 50:07

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Originally released in January of 2024, this "classic" episode features Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt speaking with Liz, a former composite artist who was asked to sketch an unusual "suspect" many years ago! Liz relates the experience of working with the witness, discusses the importance of narratives, and much more! Start your…

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Ep. 327 - Q&A - August, 2025 48:14

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt answer your questions in this new Q&A episode! If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, please use the contact form or voicemail link HERE. Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" a…

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CLASSICS: Repeated Encounters in SoCal! 58:57

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Here's another "classic" episode! Originally recorded in late 2023, Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with Bryan, a SoCal resident with several 'squatchy encounters to share! Bryan was featured in the Small Town Monsters production "Bigfoot at the Border": https://youtu.be/O1IJ8VBxRBU?si=0vDLp9sn4F0dpjM8 Start your free online visit with H…

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Ep. 326 - Marc DeWerth Returns! 57:22

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay welcome long-time researcher and conference organizer Marc DeWerth back to the podcast! Marc discusses updates from the field, what makes Ohio such a 'squatchy state, and gives us the scoop on the upcoming New York Bigfoot Conference in October! Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/bey…

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CLASSICS: Chris Spencer's Sasquatch Studies! 1:04:14

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In this archival "classic," Cliff Barackman speaks with Olympic Project member Chris Spencer! Chris has been studying sasquatch activity in the Pacific Northwest for several years, and was even a student of Dr. Grover Krantz. Chris' research has been focused on the Olympic Project's nest site in Washington, and he's here to bring us updates regardi…

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The accidental algorithm: Melisa Russak, AI research scientist at WRITER 19:48

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Ep. 325 - The Observer Effect 57:09

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt take on a listener-suggested topic in this new episode! "The Observer Effect" describes the ways in which the act of observing a phenomenon alters that phenomenon. The boys discuss how this concept applies to sasquatch research, and what to do about it! Catch Cliff at the Hocking Hills Bigfoot Fest…