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60 Responses to “SC EP:1191 Remembering Dr. Jeff Meldrum Part II”

  11. Darrel R

    Meldrum is just a Man that many don’t agree with because Critics, including fellow researchers in the cryptozoology field, point out that Meldrum has promoted evidence that is widely considered to be fake, such as the tracks from known hoaxer Paul Freeman.
    Lacking rigorous analysis: Academic reviews of Meldrum’s book Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science criticized his scientific methodology. For example, anthropologist David J. Daegling stated that Meldrum was “unable or unwilling to distinguish good research from bad, science from pseudoscience”.
    Association with questionable researchers: Meldrum has appeared with or endorsed others whose work is considered by many to be fabricated, further eroding his standing among critics. In other words, Meldrum knew his books would sell amongst the bigfoot crowd, which was a payday for him. I wouldn’t put such praise on a man that lived off the idiot, just my opinion

    • James G

      I disagree that Freeman was a “known hoaxer”. Or that a fellow anthropologist criticized his work, we know his work was criticized, he put himself out there often alone, to try to perform science is a place science refuses to look. there were things I disagreed with him on, however, his contributions cannot and should not be dismissed .

    • Rob S

      You presume alot about a man whom is no longer with us Darrel. Ive heard this phrase alot recently and it applies profoundly in this context – what a person says about someone when they have passed, says alot about themselves.

      Entirely unnecessary Darrel. I hope you reflect.

      • Darrel R

        Your observation is true and points to a common psychological tendency: the idealization of the deceased. After a person dies, people often focus on their best qualities while downplaying or forgetting their flaws. This idealization can be a complex part of the grieving process and is driven by several emotional and social factors. Since joining this website, I have studied Dr. Meldrum and read a few of his articles, as well as those of those who disagree with him. And just because I see flaws in every human being, including myself, and that being said, I look at Dr Meldrum as a typical human being who lived his life to the best of his ability, it must be known he did have a few who were also well educated who did NOT agree with all his hypotheses on Bigfoot, and to many of us we see sasquatch as a folklore.

    • Justin C

      Critics opinions don’t really matter much here. This is a family that knows what the deal is. If you can’t say anything nice don’t say nothing. Have a little respect for the departed and don’t tell anybody anything about the grieving process. You write and sound educated enough to know when to just pipe down, bad job sir

  12. Darrel R

    Paul Freeman, the American Bigfoot enthusiast, was a serial hoaxer who admitted to fabricating Bigfoot sightings and footprints. He once confessed to authorities that he had created fake “feet” to make tracks and staged earlier “sightings” to validate them. While some experts like Jeff Meldrum and Grover Krantz studied his work, others, such as René Davinder and Bob Titmus, believed he was a hoaxer seeking attention.

    • Charles R

      Rene Dahinden believed a lot of people were hoaxers and had a big jeolous streak towards some other researchers. Fact is no other person put as much time and effort going into the wildness to find evidence as did Paul Freeman. Some of Jeff Meldrum’s original tracks were from Paul Freeman,and Jeff spoke kindly of him. They were also instrumental in Dr. Grover Krantz’ work. Yes he did make a pair of fake stompers for tracks to show people the difference between fake and real tracks. The fake news media of that time used it, with no reference as why they were fake to brand him a hoaxer. To date, IMO, Paul Freeman got the second best video of a Bigfoot back in 1994, that was probably much larger than Patty. Just look at its girth and small head in comparison to the body. Most likely it was a male and was certainly over 8 foot tall compared to that conifer tree that it brushed quite hard in that video, a tree that was measured to be 16 foot tall.

  16. Chad W

    A wonderful remembrance. Thank you, Wes, for providing these interviews. Dr. Meldrum will be sorely missed. I can only hope that someone will take up his mantle, and that person will be as patient and humane as he was.

  18. Blanche D

    Wes, you did a really great job with your tribute to Dr. Jeff Meldrum. Absolutely loved both parts . Many thanks. Condolences to all folk grieving his loss. Some do make the world brighter with their presence, none more so than Meldrum. May the mysteries of consciousness be solved for him now.

  21. Amy B

    Thank you, Wes. Dr. Meldrum’s legacy was celebrated in such a caring, sensitive and intelligent way on the shows. All attributes of the man himself, as attested to by the contributors. May Dr. Meldrum rest in peace.

  26. Kevin B

    Thank you Wes and crew. Very well done. I, as well as nearly everyone else that follow and believe in this subject on here with you and each other…we are feeling his loss. What a life, what a journey. Thank you Dr Jeff Meldrum. Class act

  28. Jarrod R

    Darrel, when you look in the mirror during those brief moments when you can momentarily put that massive narcissistic ego on a brief hold, and you ask yourself why you are always alone and feel like everyone has pushed you away, just know it’s you. It’s always been you. The next time it happens, come back to this comment as a reminder, you won’t have to search long.

  29. Dalla R

    Dear Wes, ohmygosh, what an amazing thing you’ve done for your friend Jeff and this community! you’ve done such a great job with creating this rememberance for Dr. Meldrum – do you realize how valuable your ongoing collection of encounters are?
    you have an amazing gift of wisdom and discernment with ability to have kind discussions!
    I love the gift that you are. Thank You Wes
    RIP Dr. Meldrum

  30. Brian P

    never posted before, but wes did a terrific job in honoring meldrum. well deserved trubute. also a big loss for the community, in that such a large number of uneducated self-described researchers litter the field. meldrum stood out, iow. he wasn’t the only smart voice in the room of course, but one of a very few.

  31. Ruth V

    Another first time poster here. I have been gradually drawn into this fascinating subject and found Dr Meldrum to be compelling with his offered view points and discussions. A very respectful tribute Wes. Rest in peace Dr Meldrum.

  32. Mandy C

    Rest in peace Dr. Meldrum. Thank you for bringing so many into the light to see what’s really going on in our forests and wild lands. You have opened the hearts and minds of so many to the subject of Sasquatch and have been such a positive influence on this community, one that seems to really need some positive vibes.
    Shiesty

  39. Charles R

    Thanks so much Wes for bringing us a great 2 part Memorial of the greatest person in Bigfootology, that has pushed the science behind Sasquatch to places we probably would not have been right now without him. I do so hope there is someone that can continue with the scientific work, with the mild manor demeanor that Dr. Meldrum possesed.

  41. Steve J

    Wes, this is a really well done Tribute (parts 1 and 2) to Dr. Meldrum. An excellent job of capturing a glimpse of his knowledge, personality, and humor. It also showcases very well how much he meant to other people as a friend/mentor, and how much he is missed. I find myself listening to these episodes over and over again, and enjoying it each time. Thanks for making the tribute shows for us!

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