SasWhat: A Podcast about Bigfoot

In this freewheeling episode, Mark and Andy present tales from the Grand Canyon State for your listening pleasure! (With it being Dyngus Day and all (Google it), the guys had a full day of fun before sitting down to record.) After discussing the general geography of Arizona and the mystery of place names, they get into the goods: stories of Sasquatch activity in the north-northeast quadrant of the state, with a concentration on the Mogollon Rim. They touch on the work of the late Mitchell Waite and present the full story of Don Davis' encounter with Bigfoot near Tonto Creek. Then there is the "wild man of the rocks" account from 1903; Native American connections; you've just got to listen! But before all that, they give their impressions of the new Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode, "Cry Wilderness," which is a really, really bad Bigfoot movie, and therefore, a stellar MST3K entry. COME SEE US July 5 & 6 at the Willoughby Hills (OH) Public Library, 6:00 p.m. both nights! It's our own little Small Town Monsters conference, where the city meets the country. http://welibrary.evanced.info/signup/Calendar Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... A great big "Howdy" to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. Write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com

This week, Darin Richardson returns to discuss his experiences while living in The Dalles, Oregon, beginning in 2007. From a wooded ravine behind his apartment came a series of sights and sounds that caused him to conclude that Sasquatch was back in his life. Darin also shares his thoughts about what this mysterious creature really is, as well as a sighting that his daughter had while at a Civil War renactment. There were some technical issues with the first couple of minutes of Darin's interview, but it quickly straightens out. The shaky audio is included because the information sets up the rest of Darin's story. Thanks for your understanding. Mark and Andy begin the show by announcing incredibly huge news: they have been invited to participate in the 2nd International Cryptozoology Conference in Portland Maine! They share their reaction to this amazing opportunity and try to articulate what it means to them. It isn't easy. To learn more about ICC17, go to Loren Coleman's blog at: www.cryptozoonews.com Darin Richardson has written a book about his experiences called "Bigfoot and I: A Personal Journey into the World of Sasquatch." You can find it on Amazon right here. SasWhat Nation: Arizona is coming up...if you have anything you'd like us to include, now is the time to send in your report! Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... We are grateful for our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. As always, you can write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com

Darin Richardson's life changed in 1991, when he had a close-range encounter with Bigfoot near Mineral Lake, Washington. He shares the details of his story and talks openly about the aftermath of his sighting on this episode. Before that, Mark and Andy discuss the recent Idaho report that made major headlines, and one prominent Bigfoot authority's take on the matter. Darin has written a book about his experiences called "Bigfoot and I: A Personal Journey into the World of Sasquatch." You can find it on Amazon right here. The next "Small Town Monsters: LIVE" is this Thursday, April 6th at 7PM EST. Join us at the Small Town Monsters Facebook page for all the fun. The show is archived as a podcast in all the usual places. SasWhat Nation: Arizona is coming up...if you have anything you'd like us to include, now is the time to send in your report! Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... We are grateful for our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. As always, you can write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com

Colin Schneider is one of the youngest active researchers in the United States. He has been published in such magazines as Animals and Men and Cryptid Culture, maintains an informative blog, and hosts his own show called "Crypto-Kid." As you will hear, his knowledge of the unexplained runs deep, and his enthusiasm for cryptozoology in general and Bigfoot in particular is contagious. Before the interview with Colin, Andy and Mark talk about a recent bill in Washington State that would designate Sasquatch as the state cryptid, as well as books they are currently reading, such as Glen Boulier's "Witnessing Bigfoot." Check out Colin's blog at: www.paranorm101.blogspot.com Find him on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/paranorm101/ Check out his latest article, "Monsters of the Fay," in Cryptid Culture Magazine #5 available now at: http://www.cryptidculture.com/ Mark and Andy discuss the wonders of Kong: Skull Island on their other podcast right here:http://monsterlandohioradio.podomatic.com/ Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... Greetings to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. Write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com

Andy and Mark head up to The Last Frontier, and you're invited! In this episode, the guys compile some of Alaska's creepiest and most fascinating sighting reports for your listening enjoyment. You will either want to hop on the next cruise to Ketchikan or run screaming! Special thanks to Larry 'Beans' Baxter for his contributions to this episode! The guys would also like to acknowledge "Raincoast Sasquatch" by J. Robert Alley and sasquatchtracker.com as invaluable sources of information. (Not to mention alaska.net) Cryptid Culture Magazine Issue 5 is now available, which includes the article "A Brief History of SasWhat." To obtain a copy, go to cryptidculture.com Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... Greetings to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. Write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com

Matt B. Hooks is a dyslexic author who learned how to face and overcome his fears of reading and writing. He went on to earn his Master's degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa to become a special education teacher. It is now his mission to reach out to those who are at risk of developing a "learned helplessness" attitude towards reading. He has written the book "Enormous Norm Goes to School," about a boy named Dean who helps his Bigfoot friend learn important social skills. In this episode, Mark and Andy talk to Matt about his life experiences and why he chose Bigfoot to be a central character in his latest work. But first, the guys give their reviews of Vince Dorse's "Untold Tales of Bigfoot" graphic novel. Suffice it to say they have their fingers crossed for a Volume II. Matt B. Hooks' books can be found on Amazon, and you can write him at authormattbhooks@wordpress.com Our next SasWhat Nation episode will focus on Alaska--if you have a story to share, please send it in soon. Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... Greetings to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. Do us a favor? We need some "fresh" reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. Much obliged! Write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com

Andy and Mark are reunited, and it feels so good! In this episode, you'll find out how Andy's recent road trip turned into a crypto-research mission in Columbus, Indiana. Then the guys welcome Eric Altman back to the show for a fascinating conversation, centering on modern-day sightings along the infamous Chestnut Ridge in Pennsylvania. In all seriousness, this is one of our favorite interviews, and you'll understand when you listen. Eric is the organizer of an incredible event called the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Camping Adventure. it sounds like a total blast, and it's all for three good causes. To learn more, go here: http://www.pabigfootcampingadventure.com/ He also is the host, producer, and co-founder of an awesome, well-regarded show called Beyond the Edge Radio. If you haven't checked it out before, you'll want to click this link:http://www.beyondtheedgeradio.com/ In fact, we will be on Beyond the Edge Radio in early April, along with the STM crew! Can't wait! Our next SasWhat Nation episode will focus on Alaska--if you have a story to share, please send it in soon. Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... Greetings to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. Do us a favor? We need some "fresh" reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. Much obliged! Write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com  

Doug Waller is a founding member of the Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigations. In this episode you will hear him speak about his experiences in and around Salt Fork State Park, Ohio's Bigfoot headquarters. The audio was obtained October 13, 2015, at the John McIntire Public Library in Zanesville, Ohio, and March 7, 2015, at Cabela's in Wheeling, West Virginia. SPECIAL THANKS to Doug for giving us permission to use these recordings! On Thursday, March 2nd, Andy and Mark will appear on the next Small Town Monsters Facebook Live Q & A, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Once again we will be coming to you from the studios of Wadsworth Community Radio. Should be fun! Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... Greetings to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. Do us a favor? We need some more recent reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. Much obliged! Write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com

Andy and Mark bring you their first entry in the SasWhat Nation series, and the focus is on Alabama. With reports that date back to the 1880s, Alabama has a rich heritage of Bigfoot sightings, and this episode presents quite an array of cases. The guys learned a lot and hopefully you will too! On Thursday, March 2nd, Andy and Mark will appear on the next Small Town Monsters Facebook Live Q & A, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Once again we will be coming to you from the studios of Wadsworth Community Radio. Should be fun! Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... A special tip of the cap to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. Ratings/reviews are always appreciated... Write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com

Andy and Mark bring you their first entry in the SasWhat Nation series, and the focus is on Alabama. With reports that date back to the 1880s, Alabama has a rich heritage of Bigfoot sightings, and this episode presents quite an array of cases. The guys learned a lot and hopefully you will too! On Thursday, March 2nd, Andy and Mark will appear on the next Small Town Monsters Facebook Live Q & A, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Once again we will be coming to you from the studios of Wadsworth Community Radio. Should be fun! Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... A special tip of the cap to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. Ratings/reviews are always appreciated... Write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com

Stan Gordon began his journey in field investigations in Pennsylvania in 1965. During 1973 UFOs began to make widespread appearances in the sky across the Keystone State. That summer, alarmed citizens also reported encounters with huge Bigfoot-like creatures, and very unnerving patterns began to emerge... For more information, check out http://www.stangordon.info Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... A special 'Ohio Howl' to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. Ratings/reviews are always appreciated... Write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com

Stan Gordon began his journey in field investigations in Pennsylvania in 1965. During 1973 UFOs began to make widespread appearances in the sky across the Keystone State. That summer, alarmed citizens also reported encounters with huge Bigfoot-like creatures, and very unnerving patterns began to emerge... For more information, check out http://www.stangordon.info Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too... A special 'Ohio Howl' to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. Ratings/reviews are always appreciated... Write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com

SasWhat has awesome listeners, and this episode is proof. Mark and Andy read and respond to some pretty cool letters from the mailbag. But first they cover an eclectic assortment of news items, and announce an upcoming series of episodes called SASWHAT NATION, a state-by-state examination of the Bigfoot phenomenon. First up will be Alabama. Got an Alabama Sasquatch story? Send it to us at saswhatmail@gmail.com or DM us on Facebook. The second half of the show is a portion of the Small Town Monsters Facebook Live Kickstarter Launch Party that was broadcast on 97.1 FM--Wadsworth Community Radio. Andy and Mark joined Seth Breedlove, Brandon Dalo, and WCR's Tom Stugmyer to take questions about "Mothman of Point Pleasant" and "Invasion on Chestnut Ridge." A good time was had by all! SHOW LINKS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minervamonster/the-mothman-of-point-pleasant-and-invasion-on-ches http://www.lyleblackburn.com/ http://www.cryptidculture.com/ http://wadsworthcommunityradio.com/ Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too...

SasWhat has awesome listeners, and this episode is proof. Mark and Andy read and respond to some pretty cool letters from the mailbag. But first they cover an eclectic assortment of news items, and announce an upcoming series of episodes called SASWHAT NATION, a state-by-state examination of the Bigfoot phenomenon. First up will be Alabama. Got an Alabama Sasquatch story? Send it to us at saswhatmail@gmail.com or DM us on Facebook. The second half of the show is a portion of the Small Town Monsters Facebook Live Kickstarter Launch Party that was broadcast on 97.1 FM--Wadsworth Community Radio. Andy and Mark joined Seth Breedlove, Brandon Dalo, and WCR's Tom Stugmyer to take questions about "Mothman of Point Pleasant" and "Invasion on Chestnut Ridge." A good time was had by all! SHOW LINKS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minervamonster/the-mothman-of-point-pleasant-and-invasion-on-ches http://www.lyleblackburn.com/ http://www.cryptidculture.com/ http://wadsworthcommunityradio.com/ Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Saswhat   https://twitter.com/saswhatshow  iTunes and Stitcher too...

It's an idea that keeps some kids awake at night: "What if I look out my bedroom window and see Bigfoot?" That's the scenario Andy and Mark explore in this episode. But first they stop by the News Desk for an important announcement regarding Small Town Monsters' next TWO projects, and how you can participate. For more info, go here. Then they review David Ford's 2016 film "Something in the Woods," which served as the inspiration for the main topic of the show--namely, interaction between human children and Sasquatch. If you're not familiar with the name "Dora Bradley," you will never forget it after hearing her story. Bigfoot Bookshelf Sources: "Impossible Visits" by Christopher Noel and "The Locals" by Thom Powell Don't forget to visit facebook.com/saswhat or find us on Twitter @saswhatshow Download the show at...iTunes or Stitcher A special 'Ohio Howl' to our listeners at WCR 97.1 FM in Wadsworth, OH! Listen Saturdays and Sundays at 7 PM anywhere on the TuneIn app. Ratings/reviews are always appreciated... Write us at saswhatmail@gmail.com Thanks for listening! Enjoy the Quest...