Lyle Blackburn: Search for the Southern Sasquatch | ST 007
09/12/20 • 85 min
Have you ever heard of a "Hoop Snake"? This is one of many frontier legends that were popularized throughout the 19th century, but Micah leads off with a recollection by a family member who claimed, as a child, to have seen such a creature. Also on the subject of myth and folklore, we look at the claims that a large creature might have been discovered by NOAA in the 1990s, which turned out to have a simpler explanation.
Then getting to the heart of the discussion, we are joined by author Lyle Blackburn, a native Texan known for his work in writing, music, and film. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including “The Beast of Boggy Creek” and “Lizard Man,” whose subject matter reflects his life-long fascination with legends and sighting reports of unknown creatures. Lyle is also the founder of the rock band, Ghoultown, and narrator/producer of documentary films such as “The Mothman of Point Pleasant” and “Boggy Creek Monster.” We discuss Lyle's projects, as well as his latest book "Sinister Swamps" on this edition of Sasquatch Tracks.
Stories and other links discussed in this episode:
- The official web page of Lyle Blackburn
- The Beast of Boggy Creek and other books by Lyle Blackburn
- Lyle's "Monstro Bizarro" Online Store
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Have you ever heard of a "Hoop Snake"? This is one of many frontier legends that were popularized throughout the 19th century, but Micah leads off with a recollection by a family member who claimed, as a child, to have seen such a creature. Also on the subject of myth and folklore, we look at the claims that a large creature might have been discovered by NOAA in the 1990s, which turned out to have a simpler explanation.
Then getting to the heart of the discussion, we are joined by author Lyle Blackburn, a native Texan known for his work in writing, music, and film. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including “The Beast of Boggy Creek” and “Lizard Man,” whose subject matter reflects his life-long fascination with legends and sighting reports of unknown creatures. Lyle is also the founder of the rock band, Ghoultown, and narrator/producer of documentary films such as “The Mothman of Point Pleasant” and “Boggy Creek Monster.” We discuss Lyle's projects, as well as his latest book "Sinister Swamps" on this edition of Sasquatch Tracks.
Stories and other links discussed in this episode:
- The official web page of Lyle Blackburn
- The Beast of Boggy Creek and other books by Lyle Blackburn
- Lyle's "Monstro Bizarro" Online Store
Follow Sasquatch Tracks on Twitter.
Got a news tip or story to share? Send us an Email.
Have you seen an animal you can't identify? Submit a report here.
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Sasquatch and Government: Official Files and Bigfoot Encounters | ST 006
On this edition of Sasquatch Tracks, after opening news and discussion, we turn our attention to an often-overlooked aspect of the discussion about America's Relict Hominoid: what does the government say about Sasquatch?
It may come as a surprise that on many occasions, government agencies have weighed in on the subject, which includes the Department of the Interior, the Army Corps of Engineers, and yes, even the FBI. We go directly to the sources and reference official documents that show how government agencies have addressed the subject of Sasquatch over the years.
Stories and other links discussed in this episode:
- The Smith Brothers Chronological History of Crater Lake
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Files on Sasquatch
- Army Corps of Engineers Files on Sasquatch
- FBI Files on Sasquatch
- Links to CIA Files that mention "Bigfoot"
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Stacy Brown Jr: The Skunk Ape Lives | ST 008
On this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, we lead off with some discussion of legendary wild men the likes of Enkidu, the beastly companion of Gilgamesh in the famous Mesopotamian epic. We also discuss historic encounters, and an update on the strange happenings at Crater Lake, Oregon from over the years. We also check in with a few emails from listeners, and other happenings in Sasquatchery.
Then we are joined by Stacy Brown Jr., a filmmaker and winner of the Bigfoot Bounty television program. Brown's story began with a personal observation of a seven-foot-tall animal in Florida, which led him to begin researching similar sightings in his region. His historical work digging through newspaper archives and interviewing witnesses led to his producing and directing The Skunk Ape Lives, a documentary featuring very intriguing FLIR footage of a large humanoid obtained by Brown and his late father, Stacy Brown Sr. We discuss Brown's research, his personal experiences, and his filmmaking projects on this edition of Sasquatch Tracks.
Stories and other links discussed in this episode:
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