Beastly Theories

Beastly Theories (Ep.79) Legacy Bigfoot - with Lauren Smith

Join me as I chat with the awesome - Lauren Smith!

Lauren, is the host of the Nitecallers Bigfoot Radio show and a lifelong Bigfoot researcher.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/XG1ewhOjlgQ

We discuss her initiation into bigfooting as a child, after her mother became intrigued by the mystery, how she would attend so many conferences and expeditions that the bigfoot community became like family...and how she is now raising her own children in the same way, to pass on to them what she has learned.

We also chat about her pro-tips for tracking a bigfoot, the do's & don'ts of expeditions; and her close call with a few gun-toting vandals during a solo night-camp in a bigfoot hotspot!

As a bigfoot-lifer, Lauren has seen many theories, hoaxes, and researchers come and go, but believes that many of the new young bigfooters coming up, have a fresh new 'open-source' perspective on research that offers the best chance we have for a future with a discovered, classified and protected species of Bigfoot, in it!

Find Lauren here: https://www.nitecallersproductions.com/

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Beastly Theories (Ep. 78) T-Rex Tales - with Gary Opit

Join me as I catchup with Naturalist, Cryptozoologist and living lexicon of Australian Fauna & Flora - Gary Opit; as we investigate the tales of a living T-Rex in the Aussie Outback!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/3TYJYJlJTXw

Listen to our interview here: Gary, expertly lays the foundation for the survival of these living fossils on the super continent of Gondwana which would have been unaffected by the mass extinction event in the northern hemisphere, that occurred when a meteor struck the Gulf of Mexico.

Going on to describe the nocturnal and predatory habits of this ferocious animal, he proposes that the lack of sightings surrounding it, could be likened to other ambush predators, who primarily hunt at night, go to great lengths to remain unseen by their prey and sleep for days at a time when digesting their protein rich prey!

Gary goes on to recount some harrowing encounters several witnesses have had with this imposing cryptid, including that of a couple being chased out of their campsite after disturbing one of the animals preying upon a cow and another witness, who describes observing one of the creatures, desperately clinging on to a tree and trumpeting like an elephant, before being swept away during a flood.

Is it possible that a surviving Therapod could remain undiscovered in 21st century Australia?

Sure it is! We must remember that this huge country has a landmass of 2.968 million mi², with a diminutive population of 26 million people, approximately 85% of whom live in its coastal cities, leaving plenty of room for a nocturnal predator to thrive!

Keeping these odds in mind, it is perhaps more curious that the creature is observed at all? Watch our interview here: 

Find Gary Opit here: https://www.facebook.com/doolagarl/

Come to the Australian Cryptozoology Conference: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/quib8/australian_cryptozoology_conference_2023.aspx

Check out Rex & Heather Gilroy's book - https://www.mysteriousaustralia.com/Mysterious_Australia_Homepage.html

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Beastly Theories (Ep.77) The Bigfoot Times - with Daniel Perez

Daniel Perez began outlining his first bigfoot letter, called the BigfooTimes in 1979 with an aim to inform readers about unknown hairy biped sightings in North America and other parts of the world.

 

https://youtu.be/mCl_gMhehJE

 

Later in 1997 after purchasing his first laptop computer, he started to publish another newsletter, this time called the Bigfoot Times; a monthly mailer sent to members all over the world.

 

Although the Internet has put most of his early rivals out of print over the years, Daniel has ensured that the Bigfoot Times has been mailed out every month to its ever growing legion of fans, since January 1998. 

 

We discuss his initiation into Bigfoot after watching the Beast of Boggy Creek and his subsequent difficulty in finding books on the subject back in the 1970s; his safety tips and research techniques when out in the field; his thoughts on other hairy humanoid species around the world; the pros & cons of bigfoot fandom; and whether we are looking at a future in which bigfoot is discovered!

 

Subscribe to the Bigfoot Times here: https://www.bigfoottimes.net/

 

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Beastly Theories (Ep.76) 401 Files - with Ben Walgate

Join me as I chat with Paranormal Investigator, Filmmaker and Fortean Artist - Ben Walgate!

https://youtu.be/HqA5NNAiX3M

Ben's initiation into fringe phenomena started as a child, when he and his family experienced years long poltergeist activity in their home.

At age 11, he encountered a black eyed reptilian in a forest, whilst on a school trip; and says that he has been hooked on investigating strange sightings and encounters ever since.

As an avid wild camper, he has dedicated much of his time to staking out alleged hotspots where the elusive British Bigfoot is said to roam! Ben shares tips and techniques for tracking Bigfoot, how to become one with your surroundings, and also weighs in on the controversial subject of stick structures!

Ben is the creator and host of the 401 Files, a thought provoking YouTube show investigating: UFOs, Ghosts, Bigfoot and even the paranormal - https://youtube.com/@401files4

Find Ben's Fortean Art, here - https://etsy.me/3O0oTcA

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Beastly Theories (Ep.76) On the Trail - with Aleksandar Petakov

Join me as I catchup with filmmaker, cryptid chronicler and awesome expeditioneer - Aleksandar Petakov!

https://youtu.be/_WeUepzGowk

We chat about his travels across North America and the world on the trail of legendary cryptozoological creatures, like: Sasquatch, the Loch Ness Monster, the Lake Champlain Monster and Mystery Big Cats; as well as his interests in other Fortean phenomena and mysterious locales - like the Bridgewater Triangle.

We chat about his theories on the taxonomic identity of Bigfoot, his ongoing mission to chronicle sightings in his home state of New Hampshire and whether he believes that more than one species of Bigfoot could inhabit North America.

Aleks also gives us a sneak peak into his most recent work with the Small Town Monsters crew on their, "Bigfoot: Beyond the Trail” documentary series on YouTube" and tells of the beauty and peril that the team encountered in the awe inspiring environment of Alaska!

Find Aleks here: http://petakovmedia.com/ 

Watch  - Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch (Part 1 & 2)  https://youtu.be/kjLLHL7GouQ & https://youtu.be/pcbi9kFF2AM

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Beastly Theories (Ep. 75) National Exotics - with Mike Potts

Join me as I catch up with Mike Potts, CEO of BeastWatch UK CIC which currently provides the only service for the search & rescue of exotic animals at large in the UK. 

 

Operating under the identity of National Exotics - a network of exotics keepers, specialists, wildlife rehabbers, sanctuaries & rescues - They unite to provide an on-call team ready to respond to animal related emergencies.

 

We discuss the continuing popularity of exotic animal husbandry in the UK and the perils and pitfalls of various popular pets and why it is imperative to put practicality before passion, when selecting an exotic pet that is just right for you!

 

Later, we discuss the phenomenon of out of place animals, like: raccoons, wallabies and Rhea birds; as well as the never ending struggle to stem the tide of invasive species!

 

Mike also weighs in on the Big Cat controversy, and brings a common sense critique to some of the most commonly reported encounters in the UK. 

 

Contact Mike at:

www.BeastWatch.co.uk 

Or, connect via:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4418631667/?ref=share_group_link https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087795856913  (Volunteers with any level of skills & experience are always welcomed, in every area of the UK.)

Mike is also the owner/operator of Critters Interactive Animal Encounters https://www.facebook.com/crittersinteractive a travelling petting zoo, which seeks to introduce children and adults alike, to the wonders of the animal kingdom!

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Beastly Theories (Ep. 74) Mokele Mbembe - with William Gibbons

Join me as I chat with Explorer, William Gibbons about his travels to remote corners of the world in search of strange and unknown creatures.

We discuss his trials and tribulations in the swamps of the Congo Basin, where he embarked upon several expeditions in search of a monstrous sauropod-like animal, known locally as the Mokele Mbembe; as well as his hunt for other dinosaur-like creatures, such as the Ngoubu (an unknown species of rhino or a ceratopsian dinosaur), Emele Ntouka (an elephant sized aquatic rhino), and the Mbielu, Mbielu, Mbielu (an alleged living relative of the Stegosaurus).

He also recounts the Congolese government designating the area surrounding Lake Tele as a national park in response to local chieftains demanding extortionate fees from explores and film crews and even kidnapping a Japanese TV crew for ransom!

Later, we talk about giant spiders, such as the: J'ba F'fofi; reports of living pterosaurs around the world; and his unexpected encounter with the Ogopogo.

William also recounts his time spent with some of the trail blazers of cryptozoology; such as: Dr. Roy P. Mackal, Bernard Heuvelmans and Arlene Gaal, along with many others... and lays out his plans for a new expedition in 2023. 

Buy William Gibbons book: Mokele-Mbembe: Mystery Beast of the Congo Basin, 

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Beastly Theories (Ep. 73) Cryptid Caravan - with Denver Michaels

Join me as I chat with good friend - Denver Michaels!

Denver is an author with a passion for cryptozoology, the paranormal, lost civilizations and ancient history, and all things unexplained. In 2016, the Virginia native released his first book, People Are Seeing Something, which makes a case for the existence of lake monsters in the United States and Canada; since then, he has gone on to author Giants: Men of Renown, Strange Tales From Virginia’s Mountains, and several other books covering cryptozoology and the paranormal including my personal  favourite - Water Monsters South of the Border!

We talk about his journeys across the USA in search of fringe phenomena, such as ancient petroglyphs that appear to depict extinct species living alongside ancient man; giant earthen mounds that are purported to be the tombs of giants and pygmy peoples;  and ask if a remnant of mammoths and mastodons could have survived until recent times?

Later, Denver relives his lake monster sightings and toys with the concept of preferential perception (preferential effect/looking) to explain his strange encounter!

Denver Michaels and his wife sold their home in the spring of 2020 and now travel the country full-time in an RV. To that end, buying Denver's books is a wonderful way to support his work:

Find Denver here: https://www.denvermichaels.net/my-books/

 

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Beastly Theories (Ep.72) Kentucky Bigfoot - with Charlie Raymond

Join me as I chat with Bigfoot researcher - Charlie Raymond, founder of the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization, who has tirelessly documented Bigfoot encounters in Kentucky, for over 3 decades!

Charlie has interviewed countless witnesses, conducted investigations and expeditions in the hopes of one day proving that a "flesh and blood" unidentified hominin, that is very closely related to humans, inhabits the wilds of Kentucky

We talk investigative techniques, such as using track traps and analogue cameras, as well as the possibility that Bigfoot may be able to see the infrared light of our trailcams!

Charlie believes that these creatures are masters of the forest, and that any attempt to sneak up on them is an exercise in futility. That is why he organises group expeditions and campouts in well known hotspots, to illicit the curiosity of these elusive creatures in a non-threatening way, and draw them near to camp!

One day, he hopes to establish laws in Kentucky to protect these magnificent creatures. 

Find Kentucky Bigfoot Organisation, here: http://kentuckybigfoot.com/

 

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Beastly Theories (Ep.71) Sasquatch & Spacemen - with James Bartley

Join me as I chat with experiencer, alien and reptilian abduction researcher, and host of the Comic Switchboard podcast  - James Bartley; as we investigate the plausibility of crossovers between cryptozoology and extraterrestrial phenomena!

Is Bigfoot really earthbound? Is Nessie inter-dimensional? Could timeslips explain encounters with living dinosaurs, and are Reptilians, just hyper-evolved lizards?

Is there a connection between cryptids, orbs, and UFO's? Or, does our personal philosophy predicate our perception of unique phenomena?

Find James at: https://www.thecosmicswitchboard.com/

Listen to the Cosmic Switchboard, here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesBartley

 

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