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Wes, I just wanted to share my stories as I have found comfort in your show. An outlet of non-judgement and understanding. Maybe at some point we can speak. I happened to find your show as I was trying to find something to listen to at work. One of my co workers happened to listen too and told me to listen. Turns out my brother listens too.

My first sighting was in April/May of 1994. My Dad, Mom, sister and I were on the way up to browning Montana from Denver Colorado. We had eaten dinner late in a little town on the south end of Bear Tooth Pass. We left and headed up the pass. I believe it was around 9:00PM. I had fallen asleep in the backseat driver side and had woken up to shift for comfort. As we came around a hairpin right turn, I saw something. I looked as the headlights faded off the boulder on the turn of that corner. At the time I was 13 and the only reference I had was a baby gorilla. I guess the rock/boulder to be about 4ft tall. This thing stood and looked square at me (or at least it felt like it.) I only saw from his waist up but he was a good amount above the rock. I guess about 6 or 6 ½ feet tall. This quick incident was only about 5 seconds of roadside viewing, but it has always stayed with me. The biggest thing I can remember was its eyes. They seemed to glow on their own and were a mesmerizing blue. This was a big deal for me because I can still picture seeing the red of our break lights in his eyes and they were still VERY blue. No disruption from the red of the taillights. I thought maybe I was just half awake and tired and thought nothing of it. We visited my family friends for a week and came home. The last night I was there I told my uncle about what I had seen. He simply looked at me and said “Oh my girl that was a bigfoot and I believe what you saw. You are special to have seen the big guy.” I never told my family but that always stuck in my head.

Fast forward to August of 2010. My brother and I took our families up to a place called Fall River Road near Idaho Springs, Co. In total there were 4 Adults and 5 kids. When you get there you have to walk about a mile across the cement dam and around the little reservoir. On the furthest side of the lake was a man-made Teepee and fire pit. This has since been taken down. We all headed up the right side of the lake toward the Teepee. When we got there we unloaded and the kids went off to be kids and play in the dirt. My husband at the time went to go fish and my brother and sister-in-law went for a little “walk”. I sat down at the opening of the teepee looking out at the kids. The teepee was not full, more like a crescent moon shape. Not too long after I sat down I heard a movement on the side of the mountain and didn’t think much of it. I thought it was my brother and his wife. I looked behind me, through the logs of this haphazard teepee, and saw this flash of rusty orange. I didn’t think much of it and went back to watching the kiddos. About 5 minutes later I was hit with a very pungent odor. To me it was like a combination of wet dog and vomit. It nearly made me sick to my stomach. Just as fast as it came on it was gone. I remember the kids said they were hungry so I broke out our snacks and we started eating. I then got that eerie “being watched” feeling that came on very strong. I became very uneasy and told the kids to hurry up with their snacks. About 10 minutes later my brother and his wife returned. I asked him witch way they went. He then told me they had gone off to the right. I realized they had never been behind me and neither were in an orange or red color. My stomach sunk and I simply said to him “We have to go”. He didn’t question me and we picked up our stuff and headed back down the trail. He told me later that I looked tired and pale. He thought I may have been sick. As we were heading back down my husband joined the group. We got about half way back when one of the boys saw a footprint in the mud. Just before a log/root in the path there was a rather large bare footprint. I shooed the kids on and my husband and sister in law were in the front. My brother then took out his razor flip phone and took a picture of the print. As he took off down the trail and I heard a noise off to my left in the trees. I turned my head slightly but not fully to the left to look. Out of the corner of my eye I caught the rusty orange color again. From behind one of the trees this thing was peaking around to look at us. Like a slow motion movie I see this thing lean out with it’s left hand on the tree. It kind of one sided smirked, like a “huh” motion. Then slowly went back behind the tree. It reminded me of doctor Zaius from the 1968 planet of the apes. The only difference is the muzzle didn’t protrude like the costume. Not as light as the character but red orange like an actual orangutan. I thought it could have been an orangutan just without the crest. I remember seeing it’s hands and the fingers looked like Bratwurst sausages. Almand color eyes and not sunk in. flush to the face like ours.

I don’t know if it followed but I got out of there and across the damn as soon as I could. By this time everyone was at the trucks about 100 yards away. As I stepped off the damn and onto the path my stomach dropped again. Some kind of “primal” fear told me I was in danger and needed to go. I just remember standing there weak in the knees trying to get myself to go. As I tried to step I was drawn to look up. The cliff side next to the trail was about 8 feet tall. Beyond that was a thick patch a of tree line. In those trees was a black mass of huge proportions. I couldn’t make any details out other than the blob shape. I honestly thought it was just the way the forest grew with some brush and fallen trees, just honest nature. As I spotted this mass I heard a very load, booming, deep, guttural growl of “OUT!!” I obviously don’t know if it said “out” but that’s what it sounded like to me. It reminded me of the typical deep voice you hear in horror movies. Just long and drawn out. “OOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTTT!”Then I felt like I had been let out of quicksand or something. All of a sudden my movement came back and I ran for the trucks. The rest of the day I was just drained. Dizzy, weak, nauseous. Just not myself. Even my kids asked but I just told them I didn’t feel good. My brother tried to talk to me but I refused to say anything to him. I think in the back of my mind he knew.

Now a month later, in September, myself and 3 others went 4 wheeling in Manitou Springs, co. It was my brother, husband and another family friend. My SIL stayed home with the kiddos. We got to the main area where there are some hiking trails and a shooting range. We spent some time there and headed back to the trucks. In this area there are numerous 4×4 trails to take so I truly don’t know which way we headed. I did notice that the further we went the thicker the trees got and the smaller and more narrow the 4×4 trail got. We eventually got to a clearing with a small but deep stream. We hopped out to check what the best option was. During this time I had to go to the restroom. I told the guys I was going behind the little dune about 50 feet behind us. My brother said hold on I will come with you. So we walked over and he waited. As I pulled my pants back up I noticed a flock of birds fly out of a grove of Aspen trees up the hill to my left. I looked and thought well that’s weird. I’m not sure why. I came back out and my brother said he was going to go now. He then stepped away and I waited. All of a sudden from that same area all hell broke loose. Birds started chirping very loudly and seemed like they were in a panic. Then you could hear branches breaking and I could feel the ground shake. My brother came back around the hill and just calmly says “ I think I made him mad, pissing in his territory.” I just looked at him confused. As we went to leave we looked over to see the trees in that area just swaying vigorously. The trees looked like they were in a wind storm. Just back and forth back and forth. My husband honked the horn on our truck and the trees stopped moving. I almost feel like it was like “oh I better stop before I get busted.” The rest of our trip was fun but uneventful.

I didn’t think anything else of it. A few months later around Thanksgiving my brother and I were just talking when our August and September trips got brought up. I finally told him what happened at the reservoir. He said he knew something was not right with me. When we talked about the bathroom break he had an interesting theory. He believes that this creature like most mammals marks his territory. I went to the bathroom which may have drawn his interest, then my brother went marking his territory on top of me. The craziest thing about that day was the fact I went back and checked; I was ovulating that week. I think this thing smelled my hormones. As crazy as that seems it would almost make since. I know of the tales of abductions of women and children. Supposed hybrids and in general people going missing. I think everything has an answer weather we get to find out or not.

Thank you for your time and I would love to hear from you if you get some time. I hope that you are well and I and many others thank you for your outlet.”

The Confessionals writes “What if the government has been lying to you, not just about politics, but about the very nature of reality? In this gripping conversation, Congressman Eric Burlison joins to peel back the layers of government secrecy, UFO whistleblowers, and the chilling possibility of non-human intelligence. From CIA cover-ups and the JFK files to spiritual warfare disguised as disclosure, nothing is off the table. Could the truth behind these mysteries be darker and closer than anyone dares to admit?”

The Confessionals: The Fallen Angels Dark Gift

Blue Planet Red with Brian Cory Dobbs writes “Jean Ward is a web developer, graphic designer, imaging specialist, and independent Mars researcher from Pretoria, South Africa.

Mr. Ward earned two academic degrees in telecommunications and electronic commerce, and currently works as an information technology specialist at Telkom, South Africa’s leading telecommunications company.

The majority of his Mars research involves sifting through thousands of orbiter photographs published on NASA’s website. Some of his discoveries have been featured on The History Channel’s The UnXplained with William Shatner.

Mr. Ward joins me remotely for this interview, where we’ll highlight some of his most remarkable discoveries.”

Pyramids, Ruins and UFOs on Mars

Homo heidelbergensis is an extinct species of archaic human that lived during the Middle Pleistocene, approximately 700,000 to 200,000 years ago. Fossil evidence places them across Africa, Europe, and possibly parts of Asia, making them a widespread and adaptable hominin species.

Origins and Discovery

The species was first identified in 1908 by German anthropologist Otto Schoetensack, based on a robust lower jawbone (known as Mauer 1) found near Heidelberg, Germany . This mandible, dated to about 609,000 years ago, became the type specimen for the species. Since then, other significant fossils attributed to H. heidelbergensis have been discovered, including:

• Kabwe 1 (Zambia): A well-preserved skull showcasing a mix of archaic and modern features.

• Bodo (Ethiopia): A skull exhibiting evidence of deliberate defleshing, possibly indicating early mortuary practices.

• Sima de los Huesos (Spain): A rich fossil site containing numerous skeletal remains, providing insights into the morphology and behavior of the species.

• Aroeira 3 (Portugal): A 400,000-year-old skull, the oldest human fossil found in Portugal, displaying a unique combination of features

Physical Characteristics

H. heidelbergensis individuals were notably robust, with strong builds suited for endurance and strength. Their cranial capacity ranged from approximately 1,100 to 1,400 cubic centimeters, overlapping with that of modern humans. Distinctive features include prominent brow ridges and a large face, yet they also exhibited traits that foreshadowed later human species.

Behavior and Culture

Archaeological evidence suggests that Homo heidelbergensis was capable of complex behaviors:

• Tool Use: They crafted and utilized Acheulean stone tools, such as hand axes and cleavers, indicating advanced cognitive abilities.

• Hunting: Evidence points to the hunting of large game, including elephants and rhinoceroses, implying coordinated group strategies and social cooperation

• Shelter Construction: Remains of wooden structures suggest they built simple shelters, reflecting adaptability to various environments.

• Use of Fire: While not consistently evident, some sites show signs of fire use, indicating control over this vital resource.

• Symbolic Behavior: Findings such as etched pebbles and modified ochre hint at early symbolic thought, although interpretations remain debated.

Evolutionary Significance

Homo heidelbergensis is considered a pivotal species in human evolution. Many researchers view them as a common ancestor to both Neanderthals in Europe and Homo sapiens in Africa . Their widespread presence and adaptability underscore their importance in the evolutionary lineage leading to modern humans.

Homo Heidelbergensis – Ancient Human

Paranormal Portal writes “The paranormal continues to captivate so many. While most did not choose a life where paranormal experiences are a part of their journey, there are others who have, indeed, chosen a life among the shadows.

On this episode, I am joined by Rissa Miller who is an author, herbalist, seer, storyteller and editor. She publishes an incredible newsletter dealing with hauntings and stories from Pennsylvania. She conducts ongoing ghost tours in her community, is a consummate folklorist and has a profound passion for the paranormal. Rissa brings us on the journey of her life and several incredible experiences and insights into the realm of the paranormal.”

Paranormal Portal: A Life Among The Shadows – Rissa Miller

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WV Cryptids And Strange Encounters interviews Danny Buckner who discusses his encounter and then finding evidence the next day.

Interview with WV Bigfoot researcher Danny Buckner

Dean was discussing this on the show last night. Thanks to the member CJ M for finding this. This is from the one and only Bigfoot Odyssey. To my friend Kerry Arnold, rest in peace. You are missed pal.

Sasquatch in Oklahoma

Extreme Mysteries writes “Explore the links between ancient giants and megalithic structures. Uncover legends, myths, and historical accounts suggesting these colossal beings shaped monumental stone formations, influenced ancient engineering, and left a lasting cultural impact in civilizations long past.”

Giant Builders of Stonehenge

Tonight I conclude my conversation with Dean and I have questions. Dean, who is from Oklahoma said “I saw the creature on two different occasions in broad daylight. What I saw looked like a cave man. I was a young man when this encounter took place, I was frozen looking at this thing. Later that night it came to my window.

I have seen so much over the years on this property. I learned many years ago to keep my mouth shut because of ridicule. I recently received some bad news from my doctor, I don’t care anymore what people think. A friend of my mine recommend your podcast.”

From The Shadows writes “Chris Berry joins us to show and talk about a video he took from his porch in a neighborhood outside New Orleans. Chris, an actor, has had supporting roles in numerous films and television series including, The Walking Dead, True Detective, 12 Years A Slave, and many more. None of these parts prepared him for what seemed to be watching him from across the street.

Join us and see what you think he may have captured on that November evening.”

Did Walking Dead Star Film a Dogman Outside New Orleans?

The viral video shows miners from the Elga Coal Mine (in the Sakha Republic, Siberia) unveiling a statue-like figure holding a sword and shield, with what appear to be wings behind it—prompting dramatic claims of a “fallen angel” unearthed in permafrost.

The Strange Case Of The Russian Angel Statue

While I do not think it is a “Fallen Angel” the story behind the statue is strange. According to the owners of the mine. The Russian Military did retrieve the statue. However, since its retrieval, Irina Kichigina, press secretary at the mine, said the statue was not buried or newly discovered. Instead, it had merely been lying around at the worksite for years, entirely unrelated to the miners’ work. The miners then staged a hoax video to grab attention and make it go viral.

The statue has not been seen since it was retrieved by the military.

*Miners taking pictures with the statue. The figure depicted as a “fallen angel” is kneeing with a sword and shield. 

A listener writes “Good afternoon. About a month ago my girlfriend and I had a strange encounter in northeast pa. We were enjoying a quiet evening fishing at a local state game lands pond when all of the sudden we both had this feeling that we were being watched from the woods.

After about 10 minutes of this feeling we began to hear what I’ve heard on your show as “samurai chatter”. It was loud enough that it seemed like it was a conversation only a few feet away but almost like it was coming through one of those cheap voice changers that make it hard to understand someone.  It’s a pretty quiet area with some hiking trails and a dirt road that passes through this section, so we would’ve noticed if anyone had come through.

From what we could tell the sounds were coming at least 2, if not 3, areas above us in the woods. We waited a little longer before they started moving back and forth through the woods, still chattering away. It was at this point we had looked at each other and realized we were both feeling and hearing this. We decided to leave shortly after this, what do you think this might have been?”

Spoke to the witness who is from Oklahoma and he said “I saw the creature on two different occasions in broad daylight. What I saw looked like a cave man. I was a young man when this encounter took place, I was frozen looking at this thing. Later that night it came to my window.

I have seen so much over the years on this property. I learned many years ago to keep my mouth shut because of ridicule. I recently received some bad news from my doctor, I don’t care anymore what people think. A friend of my mine recommend your podcast.”

Preview of an Upcoming Show: The Caveman on the property

Strange Familiars writes “Brother Richard continues answering listener questions on death and death practices, Glastonbury, Zen, Pope Leo XIV, and more.”

Strange Familiars: Death, Zen, and More

Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization writes “Anthony a US Navy Veteran recalls the time as a young boy, biking to a watering hole on a hot summer day in 1983 near Paintsville, Kentucky.

Him and a friend watched in amazement as a black Bigfoot jumped out of the tree line and scooped up a huge bird only 15 feet away from them! Must watch this remarkable testimony!”

KBRO: Testimony From a US Navy Veteran

A listener writes “I’m writing to share an encounter I had back in the summer of 2023 during a church camp trip to Kentucky—something similar to a Habitat for Humanity project. I’m now 23 years old and have been traveling with my church group to this area for the past nine years. The camp is located in a heavily wooded region near Boonville and Beattyville, Kentucky, though I prefer not to disclose the exact location as the property is still owned by our church.

There’s a main cabin on the property with bathrooms, a kitchen, and sleeping areas for the older volunteers. The rest of us sleep in tents. The property itself is about 120 by 390 yards, with tents positioned on both the entrance side and across the field. Three years ago, I pitched my tent near the boys’ side, right along the forest’s edge. The back of my tent faced directly into the woods.

That year, a neighboring homeowner had two new dogs—an older male German shepherd and a young female black lab. Most nights, the black lab would bolt toward the eastern treeline and bark uncontrollably. Many of us would wake up and yell for it to stop, but it never listened. I often heard it running around as it barked, while the German shepherd followed more quietly. At the time, I didn’t think much of it. I remembered the neighbor had owned a brown and white dog in previous years, but it was gone. I later asked and found out it had gone missing—presumed dead after wandering into the woods. The owner believed it was sick, and said it wasn’t uncommon for dogs in that area to disappear, often due to cars or starvation. It’s a very low-income region.

A few nights later, I stepped out of my tent and heard a disturbing, raspy scream coming from the woods. It only lasted a second or two, but it sounded like a throaty, unsettling “Help me!” I have a habit of turning immediately toward unfamiliar sounds in the woods, and this one triggered every instinct I have—my hair stood up. I was frozen, trying to place what kind of animal could possibly make a sound like a human. I soon joined the group at the bonfire, and one of my friends was crying. She’d heard the same thing—a voice yelling for help—but she said it sounded off. That confirmed it wasn’t just in my head. That same night, once again, the black lab barked ferociously toward the forest’s edge.

The most intense part of the encounter happened on our final night, before leaving the next morning. My friends and I had packed up our tents and were sleeping inside the back of the budget truck we’d used to haul gear. There were five of us there. The truck’s rear door was cracked open and facing the main cabin. At some point during the night, I woke up needing to use the outhouse. I slipped out quietly so I wouldn’t wake the others and made my way down the metal ramp. I didn’t have my glasses on. After using the bathroom, I stood beside the truck, admiring the night sky. The moon was bright enough to illuminate the field and treeline without a flashlight. As I scanned the horizon, I noticed subtle movement along the base of the treeline—something very slow, but eerily smooth.

I squinted. At first I wasn’t sure if it was even moving, so I held up my thumb, closed one eye, and used it as a point of reference. Whatever it was did move across my thumb. It was about 150–160 yards away. I focused harder—it looked massive and bulky, almost halfway up the treeline, moving upright but very hunched over. I saw it was covered in hair. I could make out a lighter brown color. Everything about it made me feel deeply uneasy. I backed away slowly, then calmly but quickly went inside the cabin to sleep for the rest of the night.

The next morning, fog blanketed the area as we packed up. I looked back to where I had seen the figure. There was nothing there that could explain what I saw. No object that size. Nothing that could’ve played a trick on my mind. I told one friend, but he just laughed and said he saw alien figures near the shed. That was when I realized I had to keep quiet—most people wouldn’t believe me.

Once I got home and returned to work at the golf course, I started listening to Sasquatch Chronicles. One episode in particular talked about dogs going missing in Appalachia, and suddenly the pieces started coming together. The barking, the missing dogs, the figure I saw that night… It made me reconsider what I had experienced. I still consider myself a skeptic and believe in the need for hard evidence—but looking back, I can’t explain what else it could have been.

I later found out that the black lab went missing too.

This experience has stayed with me. I appreciate your show and the platform you give people to share what they’ve gone through. I listen to it every day while working, and it’s made a big difference for me—helping me understand I’m not the only one who’s seen or heard something they can’t explain. If possible, I’d love the opportunity to speak with you by phone and share more details for your show.

Thank you again for your time and all that you do.”

Spoke to the witness who is from Oklahoma and he said “I saw the creature on two different occasions in broad daylight. What I saw looked like a cave man. I was a young man when this encounter took place, I was frozen looking at this thing. Later that night it came to my window.

I have seen so much over the years on this property. I learned many years ago to keep my mouth shut because of ridicule. I recently received some bad news from my doctor, I don’t care anymore what people think. A friend of my mine recommend your podcast.”

Paranormal Portal writes “For those who have experienced the paranormal first-hand, there are mountains of questions. They desperately want answers and understanding. While most looking into the phenomena are content with finding evidence of the paranormal, there are some who also try to bring understanding of these events.

David Jon of SEPI Agency (Supernatural, Extraterestrial and Paranormal Investigations Agency) joins me, once again, to discuss some of the theories and hypotheses he and his team have formulated through his structured and in-depth look into these incredible events. David and I have a fantastic discussion about some of this and the work he is doing to bring understanding into the dark recesses of the paranormal.”

Paranormal Portal: Investigating The Unexplained – David Jon of SEPI Agency