# Tennessee's Cryptid Hotspots Exposed w/Matt Seeber & Martin Groves | Slingshot Nation

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Podcast: [The Confessionals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214)
Published: 2026-07-24T04:00:00+00:00
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East Tennessee has become a hotspot for some of the strangest cryptid encounters in the country. Returning guest Martin Groves joins first-time guest Matt Seeber to share firsthand experiences, years of field research, and the patterns they've uncovered across the region. From Dogman and Bigfoot to panther-like black cats and other unexplained creatures, they explore the reports that continue to surface throughout Tennessee. If you've ever wondered what's really roaming the mountains and forests of the Volunteer State, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. Please consider donating to Ron Patton's GoFundMe . Any donation helps greatly: https://gofund.me/818cdbf11 If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890 🎟️ Enter the FREE TICKET Giveaway here 👉: theconfessionalsgiveaway@gmail.com Remnant Rising 2.0 Conference Tickets: https://bit.ly/3QWMYqN 📕 Pre-order Tony's Book: https://a.co/d/0bJS3SaV 🫈 Join us at the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference: Tickets Here Become a member for ad-free listening , extra shows , and exclusive access to our social media app : theconfessionalspodcast.com/join The Confessionals Social Network App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ The Counter Series Available NOW: The Counter (YouTube): WATCH HERE The Counter (Full Episode): WATCH HERE Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com If you want to learn about Jesus and what it means to be saved : Click Here Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com SPONSORS GHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony QUINCE: quince.com/tony IVERMECTIN: twc.health/tony VENICE AI: https://venice.ai/theconfessionals RUMBLE WALLET: https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/Confessionals CONNECT WITH US…

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