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May 3

SC EP:1151 The Bigfoot Paradox

I will be speaking to Author Justin McNeal about his new book The Bigfoot Paradox: Everything is a Lie, and Everything is True.

Summary of the book

Are you ready to question everything you thought you knew?

For centuries, legends of towering, elusive giants lurking in the wilderness have haunted our imagination and defied explanation. But what if the stories were true…and false at the same time? This isn’t just a book about Bigfoot—it’s an invitation to step into a twisted reality where myth and fact blur, and where truth hides in the shadows, waiting to ambush you.

Inside these pages, you’ll uncover shocking accounts, cryptic clues, and hidden histories that have remained buried for decades. You’ll journey through hoaxes, government cover-ups, scientific anomalies, and eerie encounters that will make you question every “fact” you’ve ever heard about the legend of Bigfoot.

But this story doesn’t end with distant folklore. The author himself has ventured deep into the unknown, surviving a harrowing encounter with beasts as legendary as Bigfoot himself—a near-fatal experience that left him forever changed. Step into his world, where personal brushes with terror, close calls, and whispered secrets reveal a side of cryptids you’ve never seen before.

This book doesn’t ask if Bigfoot exists. It dares you to decide for yourself.

Delve into the unknown, the mysterious, and the truth that will leave you speechless.
Prepare to question everything you thought you knew: Are the hunters actually the hunted?”

Discover the real reason no bodies are ever found… or is that just another lie?”

From ancient legends to modern cover-ups, has the truth about Bigfoot been hiding in plain sight?”

Science or folklore? This book blurs the line until there’s no going back.”

A shocking experiment proves: People see what they want to see. But what if you’re wrong?”

An eerie blend of fact and fiction—so twisted even we aren’t sure what’s real anymore.”

Is Bigfoot just a myth… or an unearthly being defying everything we understand?”

The exercises in this book will awaken your spirit, break you free from the constraints of modern life, and transform you into a primal force of nature—drawing Bigfoot to you like a magnet.

 

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58 Responses to “SC EP:1151 The Bigfoot Paradox”

  19. Elizabeth B

    Justin, you had an Angel looking out for you for sure to survive that experience in the jungle. Thank you for coming on the show. Your book sounds amazing. Wes, have you seen the show Grimm? It’s on amazon prime now. It is easily one of greatest shows out there. One of the episodes covers the Aswang in season 3. You have to watch the show in order though or it won’t make sense. Cheers!

    • Justin M

      Thanks for listening and thanks for your comment, but just to clarify—the PTR91 is, in fact, a U.S.-made clone of the German HK G3 rifle, not the civilian HK91. This isn’t opinion; it’s well-documented. PTR Industries acquired tooling and blueprints from FMP in Portugal, which itself produced licensed G3 rifles under HK supervision. The PTR91 maintains the roller-delayed blowback system and core design of the military-issued G3, not just the HK91.

      A quick search or glance at any reputable firearms reference would confirm this. Or even a simple google search. Appreciate the engagement, but facts matter—especially when we’re talking about legendary rifles.

  21. CJ M

    Wow! i wasn’t expecting that…super interesting guest, found myself wishing you had more time to get more stories from him. Thank you Wes.

    • Ronald K

      The correct term/name for Bigfoot/Sasquatch in the Philippines is Kapri. I’ve interviewed many Filipinos, and I’m married to one, and shown them the Patterson film and they all say “that’s a Kapri”. Some joke and say they like to hide in trees and smoke cigars but it’s just their preference for tobacco leaves.

      • Ronald K

        I let my Filipino wife listen to his attack part of the story. She said the homemade Filipino drink, Tubo, causes hallucinations. She’s had American friends drink it and think they were seeing dragons and many other crazy stories.

      • Justin M

        Thanks so much for listening and jumping into the discussion—I genuinely appreciate it.

        You’re absolutely right that “Kapre” is a commonly known creature in Filipino folklore: a tall, dark, tree-dwelling being, often seen smoking tobacco and causing mischief. But just to clarify, the Kapre isn’t the same as the Bigfoot-like creature I referenced in the interview.

        The “Omanango” (also spelled Umananggo in some regions) is reported in the Visayas and parts of Mindanao and describes a wild, human-like forest creature—stealthy, powerful, and much closer in behavior to the North American Sasquatch. While the Kapre has more mythological roots, the Omanango is part of regional cryptid lore with striking similarities to global wild-man sightings.

        Now just to add a little context:
        I speak two Filipino languages, I was married to a Filipina, and I’m about to marry another amazing Filipina. My son is a dual citizen of the U.S. and the Philippines. So when I speak on these topics, it’s not just research—it’s personal.

        Puso at kaluluwa ko ay Pilipino. Pinoy pride, kapatid!

        Thanks again for being part of this journey—stay curious, and keep exploring the mystery.

  27. Jennifer J

    Lots of holes in the plot. Also find it strange that he doesn’t seem to understand that he “shaman” who took him into the jungle jacked him. He commented several times on his size but never seems to understand how it affects the way people interact with him. Calling BS on this one.

    • Justin M

      Appreciate the feedback! Though I have to chuckle a bit—“plots” are for stories. What I shared was a factual retelling of an encounter, not a screenplay. Real life doesn’t always tie itself up with neat little arcs and motivations… especially in the jungle.

      That said, I’d genuinely welcome a discussion or any questions about the events in the interview that you think are “plot” holes. I’m happy to clarify, elaborate, or give more context. I lived it—and I’ve got nothing to hide.

      Photos of the aftermath are in Chapter 7 of the book, for those curious enough to go beyond assumptions.

      As for the shaman “jacking” me—trust me, I’ve had that thought. Repeatedly. Along with about a million others, including my poor life choice to go there in the first place; while healing from the experience. It was chaos. That’s why it’s not a story—it’s a survival experience. Also Rinaldo was a guide and an Ati tribes man, not a shaman.

      Still, I welcome the skepticism. The truth’s never easy to swallow—and that’s kind of the point of The Bigfoot Paradox, isn’t it?

  28. Chad W

    Fascinating and terrifying stories. Thank you for sharing them, Justin. I enjoyed hearing “Whitestar” at the end of the episode. One of my favorite Sasquatch Chronicles closing songs!

      • Justin M

        Thanks for chiming in—I always appreciate critical listeners.

        Just to clarify:

        1. The PTR91 is a confirmed clone of the HK G3, not just the civilian HK91. That’s not opinion—it’s manufacturing history. Easily verified with a 10-second search.

        2. As for the drink—it was indeed Tuba (fermented coconut wine). I’ve had it more than once. Strong? Sure. Hallucinogenic? Absolutely not. That’s a stretch. Unless you’re drinking five-day-old jungle brew mixed with mystery bark, you’re more likely to get a headache than visions.

        I get it—when a story sounds intense, people want to explain it away. But not everything wild comes from a bottle.

        Still, I’m glad you listened. Keep asking questions—that’s how we separate fact from fiction.

  31. Charles R

    Good thing you described yourself as a beast of a man, otherwise you may have been dinner for several days for these Aswang, which I have never heard of before, my fault of course. What a crazy crazy ordeal and one as wild as what happened to my cousin in the Phillipines. Actually he was my Mom’s cousin from Jackson, Michigan who in WW2 was with the Army on the Phillipines to secure Manila Bay. The Bataan Peninsula was were they made their last stand, and the Japanese finally forced them to surrender. Then came the famous Bataan Death March to the prison camps in which maybe as many as 20,000 American soldiers and Fillipinos died during the horrendous march. Mom’s cousing made it and at some point later in his internment, he excaped. A Japanese patrol found him and were going to shoot him. However one of the Japanese patrol soldiers had gone to the University of Chicago with my second cousin and he got the Japanese commander to not shoot him because he had a radio and engineering degree and could be of value.

  34. Daniel M

    Definitely a break from the usual. interesting story. I have to admit I laughed when he talked about finding the house after being robbed and abandoned by his “guide” only to be drugged. I didn’t expect what came next. Like the skinwalker phenomenon, something very real may be happening here. Keep em coming Wes!

  39. Lindsey M

    hey Wes. love this episode!! thank you. Just wanted to say though that the app pretty much always kicks me off about half way thru the show an I gotta exit an reload the app. not sure if it’s a glitch on your end or mine..but hopefully it’s something that can be fixed. cheers

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