{"podcast":{"title":"Sasquatch Odyssey","slug":"sasquatch-odyssey-2992185","podcast_index_feed_id":2992185,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4839697/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.paranormalworldproductions.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4287fbee7a9711246be69d68df9a5f13.jpg","author":"Paranormal World Productions LLC","episode_count":811,"summary":"Sasquatch Odyssey is a top paranormal podcast featuring real Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch sightings, and in-depth cryptid research. Each week, we bring you riveting interviews with eyewitnesses who have come face-to-face with the elusive Sasquatch, sharing powerful firsthand accounts of Bigfoot encounters from across North America and beyond. But Sasquatch Odyssey goes beyond the stories. We dive deep into Bigfoot research, interviewing boots-on-the-ground field investigators, wildlife experts, and independent researchers who use critical thinking, scientific methodology, and evidence-based analysis to explore the mystery of Sasquatch. From footprint casts and vocalizations to DNA studies and wilderness expeditions, we examine the hard science behind one of the world’s most debated cryptids. Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or simply fascinated by the unknown, this show explores: Bigfoot encounters and Sasquatch sightings Cryptid investigations and field research Paranormal experiences in the wilderness Evidence analysis and scientific debate Dogman, mystery creatures, and unexplained phenomena Through compelling storytelling and thought-provoking conversations, Sasquatch Odys…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T14:17:17.711425+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey-2992185"},"episode":{"title":"Are They Trying To Hurt Us?","slug":"are-they-trying-to-hurt-us","published_at":"2026-04-08T04:00:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey-2992185/are-they-trying-to-hurt-us","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey-2992185","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-they-trying-to-hurt-us--71161972","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71161972/sojerrywedfinal.mp3","summary":"Jerry from Rebel’s Dark Tales of Appalachia YouTube channel, as well as Chris from Sasquatch Recon, are here to share some amazing stories from not only the South Mountains here in North Carolina, but also from South Carolina.In this episode, we dive into a series of strange and unexplained encounters that stretch across generations and landscapes, from the rugged woods of the South Mountains to the dark swamps of South Carolina. Jerry opens the conversation with chilling accounts rooted in local history, focusing on stories passed down by old-timers that challenge the often-repeated belief that Sasquatch activity in the area only began gaining attention in the late 1970s. One of the most gripping stories comes from Jerry’s late friend Smitty, who recalled a terrifying 1971 squirrel hunting trip in Cleveland County after returning home from Vietnam. What began as a routine day in the woods with his uncle turned into something far more unsettling when they spotted a massive, hair-covered creature and later found themselves confronted and chased out by an aggressive seven-foot “hairy booger” that screamed, bared its teeth, and made it clear they were no longer welcome there.Jerry also shares several more recent encounters that suggest whatever has been seen in those mountains may still be there. He recounts a 2018 experience involving Uncle Jeff and his nephew Jake, who heard heavy bipedal footsteps in the dark, followed by guttural vocalizations, violent tree shaking, and a brief but disturbing glimpse of a hairy chest and mouth. He then describes a 2022 roadside sighting reported by an elderly couple who claimed to see a creature with glowing red eyes, along with a string of rock-throwing incidents involving a deer hunter, night hikers, a Jeep, and a pair of creek walk…","meta_description":"Jerry from Rebel’s Dark Tales of Appalachia YouTube channel, as well as Chris from Sasquatch Recon, are here to share some amazing stories from not only t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2436,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sasquatch-odyssey-2992185/episodes/are-they-trying-to-hurt-us/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey-2992185/are-they-trying-to-hurt-us.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}