Obscure Appalachia

Somehow several hours of research and a decently lengthy script led to an 18 minute episode. I'm not sure how that happened unless I really talk that fast. Continuing on with last episode's Bigfoot / Sasquatch info, this episode we delve into the folkloric Bigfoot creatures that are regional-specific, as well as into theories and ideas about who Bigfoot is and where our most famous cryptid may have come from. TW: No triggers. Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachia Submit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.com Visit the website at obscureappalachia.com Sources: Bigfoot Theories – Washington Bigfoot [https://washingtonbigfoot.com/bigfoot-theories/] The Legend of the Boojum | Balsam Mountains North Carolina Folklore [https://visitncsmokies.com/blog/the-legend-of-the-boojum/] Grassman | Cryptid Wiki | Fandom [https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Grassman] Orange Eyes | Cryptid Wiki | Fandom [https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Orange_Eyes] Whirling Whimpus | Cryptid Wiki | Fandom [https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Whirling_Whimpus] The oldest account of Bigfoot was recorded in 986 AD - Sasquatch Chronicles [https://sasquatchchronicles.com/the-oldest-account-of-bigfoot-was-recorded-in-986-ad/] Tennessee Wildman | Cryptid Wiki | Fandom [https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Tennessee_Wildman] COLUMN: The Tennessee Wildman | East Tennessean [https://easttennessean.com/2022/09/21/column-the-tennessee-wildman/] Yeahoh, Yahoo or Bigfoot? - Appalachian History [https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2019/05/yeahoh-yahoo-or-bigfoot.html] Whirling Whimpus | Monster Wiki | Fandom [https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Whirling_Whimpus] The five strangest theories about Sasquatch [https://gizmodo.com/the-five-strangest-theories-about-sasquatch-5635018] The Bering Land Bridge Theory - Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service) [https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/historyculture/the-bering-land-bridge-theory.htm] Bering Land Bridge [https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/bering-land-bridge/] Bering Land Bridge formed surprisingly late during last ice age | NSF - National Science Foundation [https://new.nsf.gov/news/bering-land-bridge-formed-surprisingly-late-during#:~:text=Based%20on%20records%20of%20estimated,appear%20only%2035%2C700%20years%20ago.] Skeptic » eSkeptic » April 12, 2004 [https://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/04-04-12/] The Man Who Created Bigfoot [https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/books-media/man-who-created-bigfoot/] These 5 Mythical Animals Turned Out to Be Real | Nature and Wildlife | Discovery [https://www.discovery.com/nature/Mythical-Animals-Turned-Out-to-Be-Real]

TW: No triggers I can see. Bigfoot is Appalachia's most well-known cryptid. Probably the entire US, really. How have I made it this long without making an episode about the big, hairy guy himself? Part I of this two parter gives some Bigfoot basics, like a very brief overview on his appearance, his supposed communication methods, and territorial markings believed to be displayed by the Sasquatch. Then I go into a few Appalachian-based Bigfoot sightings. One of which is a full story from the witness, the others are synopses of the encounters. This is overall a research episode, not a story based one. Overall for a cryptid his lore is more cryptozoological rather than paranormal. I'm eager for next episode when we can talk about some of the absolute insanity that are the theories on his origin. Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachia Submit your true paranormal stories or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.com Recommended videos referenced in the episode: Pennsylvania White Bigfoot - slowed down - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y78lCojorM&t=2s] Olympic Bigfoot - Beyond the Trail new Sasquatch evidence documentary On the Trail of Bigfoot tie-in - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix-xwAVoiVE] Primary source for experiences: Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization [https://www.bfro.net/] - They're so great, y'all. Check them out. Other sources - Please note many of these sources will carry on to part II: BFRO Report 73291: Couple's near-miss road-crossing sighting 10 miles south of Trenton [https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=73291] BFRO Report 2435: Several people witness 7 to 8 foot tall creature on an old mining road [https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=2435] BFRO Report 74666: RECENT: Father and daughter's daylight encounters with a sasquatch on large wooded property 16 NW of Durham [https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=74666] BFRO Report 57053: Fisherman has up-close daytime encounter with a hairy hominid near Clayton [https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=57053] BFRO Report 9546: Teens chased by upright running animal near Bradford [https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=9546] Bigfoot - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot] Bigfoot Theories – Washington Bigfoot [https://washingtonbigfoot.com/bigfoot-theories/] “A Strange and Frightful Being” – Appalachia’s Folklore Creatures Part 3 - Appalachia Bare [https://www.appalachiabare.com/a-strange-and-frightful-being-appalachias-folklore-creatures-part-3/] The Legend of Bigfoot | Washington State Military Department, Citizens Serving Citizens with Pride & Tradition [https://mil.wa.gov/the-legend-of-bigfoot] Scientists Propose a New Theory for Why Some Chimps Throw Stones at Certain Trees | Discover Magazine [https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/scientists-propose-a-new-theory-for-why-some-chimps-throw-stones-at-certain] The Art of Nest Building - Project Chimps [https://projectchimps.org/the_art_of_nest_building/]

I just wanted to make a lil' year end wrap-up episode for the first full year of Obscure Appalachia. I talk about your favorite episodes, offer some bonus stories, and share my own favorite episodes as well. I also discuss some general thoughts on the near future of the podcast. Please let me know, do you prefer the narrative, research heavy episodes? Or do you prefer the story compilations? Or both, equally? Do you have any interest in watching me in video form do basically the same thing I do now? Lol. Share some thoughts with me. Thank you all for an incredible first year plus. I have the most amazing listeners. Happy new year to all of you. TW: None Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. To support the podcast visit patreon.com/obscureappalachia Submit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.com Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss upcoming episodes. Also leave me a review if you haven't already, pretty please? Sources:

This episode completes this round of listener submissions. Just like last time, there's a nice array of different experiences here. I tried to divide them up so each episode wouldn't be one solitary type of encounter. One of my favorite parts of doing these past two episodes has been connecting with y'all. It's so cool to not only get to hear your experiences, but to get to interact with you on a deeper level than I normally do. Unsurprisingly, you guys are really amazing people. Just like last time, this episode does have adult language. But it also has hauntings, another freaky astral projection experience, a ouija board, and strange... Shadow person... Bigfoot... Cryptids? Ghosts? I love it. TW: No real triggers here. Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. Feel free to submit questions for these folks and I'll forward them their way. The improved website is over at obscureappalachia.com. Leave a review there or on your podcast provider for me pretty please? It helps a lot with increasing my reach to new listeners. To support the podcast visit patreon.com/obscureappalachia Submit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.com Sources: Stories today are from Mel, Michelle, Anonymous, and Brodie.

Y'all really DELIVERED on telling me about your own personal, paranormal experiences. I'm so honored you trusted me to tell your stories. There's a nice mix of hauntings, unexplained creatures, and cryptids for you to enjoy. If you'd like to ask the contributors any questions, contact me with those and I'll pass them along. My apologies that there's some audio artifact in this episode that is driving me absolutely insane. Not sure what is going on with my set-up, but I'm working to fix it for next time. Look forward to volume 2 on December 12th, 2023. TW: No real triggers this episode, just two f-bombs in the final story. Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachia Submit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.com Sources: Bee, Father JP, Karah, Sherry Perry, Christopher Burns, and Earl.