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Tennessee Bigfoot Encounter: They Ran Us Out of the Smoky Mountains (Part 1) | Archives Nov 07, 2025

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In this gripping part 1 of a 2 part episode series from the Bigfoot Society archives, host Jeremiah Byron sits down with Carrie, a courageous eyewitness who reveals how a series of chilling encounters with mysterious, towering creatures forced her and her husband to leave their home in Newport, Tennessee, near the Smoky Mountains.
Carrie recounts eerie whistles echoing through the Rankin Hill Wildlife Refuge, bizarre metal car parts being ripped off, and nights filled with deafening screams and shaking trees. As fear turned to fascination, she began documenting strange evidence — massive 18-inch footprints, mind-to-mind communication, and gifts left behind after a missing watermelon. The encounters escalated until government vehicles and gunfire filled the quiet Tennessee holler, confirming she and her family were not alone.
Whether you’re a believer or skeptic, this firsthand account offers one of the most detailed and unnerving Bigfoot encounter stories ever told. Join Jeremiah and Carrie as they explore the thin line between the natural and the supernatural deep in the Smoky Mountain woods.
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From Believer to Knower: Rebecca's Bigfoot Experiences in California & Oregon! Nov 06, 2025

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In this unforgettable episode of Bigfoot Society, host Jeremiah Byron interviews Rebecca, a Reiki master and energy healer whose real-life Sasquatch encountersspan more than two decades.
Rebecca shares how a daylight sighting in the California Redwoods changed her life forever — turning her from a believer into a knower. Her journey continues through the Oregon Vortex, a mysterious zone of silence and magnetic energy, and into Lincoln City, Oregon, where a nighttime visit left behind footprints and a miraculous healing she still can’t explain.
Through vivid storytelling, Rebecca describes Sasquatch mind-speak, interdimensional portals, energy communication, and how love and awareness might be the true bridge between humans and these ancient forest beings.
This isn’t just another Bigfoot story — it’s a powerful look into consciousness, connection, and the mysteries of the Pacific Northwest.
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Oregon Fires Are Making Bigfoot Uncontrollable! Nov 05, 2025

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In this chilling episode of Bigfoot Society, host Jeremiah Byron sits down with Eric, a lifelong outdoorsman from the edges of Oregon’s Willamette National Forest, to recount a series of extraordinary encounters that have redefined his understanding of the wilderness.
From eerie midnight whistles echoing through narrow canyons to unseen forces toppling massive Douglas Firs, Eric’s stories unfold like a slow-burning campfire mystery — rich with detail, awe, and a hint of fear. Listeners will follow his journey from quiet camping trips with his wife to full-blown encounters marked by strange communication, overwhelming odors, and the unmistakable sense of being watched in the deep woods.
Along the way, Jeremiah and Eric explore the possibility that these moments weren’t coincidences at all — and that something ancient and intelligent still roams the Pacific Northwest.
Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or just fascinated by the unknown, this episode will make you think twice before dismissing what might be just beyond the tree line.
Featuring:

Whistles and rock-turning in the night
A mysterious light-moving visitor
Growls, stolen steaks, and tree-toppling power
Real audio from the encounters
Firsthand insight from a man living in Bigfoot country

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Sasquatch is Watching at Gypsy Meadows! | Washington Nov 04, 2025

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What happens when two doctors return to the same dark, remote wilderness — and bring along someone new who ends up touched through the tent by something… not human?
In this intense follow-up to their original expedition, Curtis Miller and David Fuller return to Gypsy Meadows in Northeastern Washington — this time joined by Candy Fuller, whose experiences take a terrifying turn. The trio documents enormous 14-inch tracks, hidden X structures, and a strange woven "seat" watching over their campsite. But it’s what happens late at night — the whistle responses, tree knocks, movement paralleling them in the woods, and ultimately, the moment something pushes into Candy’s thigh through the tent wall — that makes this episode unforgettable.
You’ll also hear about mysterious chatter near Gifford Pinchot National Forest, eerily clean deer remains, rocks stacked on forest pedestals, thermal footage showing something watching the camp for 30 minutes — and the chilling area locals call Skookum Valley.
Whether you're a hardened researcher or just Bigfoot-curious, this episode is a haunting reminder: they’re watching… and sometimes, they reach out.
Resources:
The Doctors at Gypsy Meadows on Salish Sasquatch channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf26b6mg3NQ
Start of Grassman 58 channel Gypsy Meadow trip documentation here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lju2l_M-Q88
Bushcraft Explorer’s documentation of the Gypsy Meadow trip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avUu2qYnb3c
Selkirk Mountain Sasquatch -
https://www.youtube.com/@SelkirkMountainSasquatch/videos
Bigfoot Crossroads episode with the Doctors - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6C37OxXYdeTBpPkEJxHzWC?si=b9HQNRLhSXybUz14IhBBBg
Curtis Miller email - hipandkneemd@cox.net
David Fuller email - brftndr@hotmail.com
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45 Minutes of Pure Terror in Oregon! Nov 03, 2025

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What really happened in that Oregon meadow? In this unnerving episode, we sit down with Mike — a carpenter from Alaska — as he recounts a deeply disturbing experience that’s haunted him since 1988. While elk hunting with his father in the remote forests near John Day, Mike was hit with a terrifying wave of emotion and a burning sensation that traveled up his spine — triggering the most primal fear he’s ever felt. What followed was 45 minutes of paralyzing panic, absolute silence, and the overwhelming urge to run. Was it infrasound? A predator cloaked in the woods? Or something else entirely? From sleepwalking terrors to a spare tire hurled across camp, this story will leave you breathless. You’ll also hear echoes of other strange accounts near Sweet Home and beyond — places where the woods hold secrets they don’t want you to know. If you've ever felt the forest watching you... this one's for you.
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When Goliath Walked Right Up to Him! | Kentucky Nov 02, 2025

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What happens when a U.S. Army veteran follows a trail of massive footprints into a Kentucky river valley—and finds himself face-to-face with something not supposed to exist?
In this gripping and deeply unsettling episode, we sit down with Tom Shay, a seasoned Bigfoot researcher with 38 years in the field. From his first sighting in 1987 along the Ohio River near Carrollton, Kentucky, to being surrounded by violent, unseen creatures in the woods of Henry County, Tom recounts chilling encounters with “Goliath”—a 9.5-foot Sasquatch with matted red fur and a stare that paralyzes.
You’ll hear stories from Fort Campbell, Milton and beyond —tales of perfect prints, pounding chests, and the night he thought he wouldn’t make it out alive. This is not just another campfire story. It’s one of the most detailed field reports ever shared on Bigfoot Society.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to have a Sasquatch breathe down your neck—this is the episode for you.
Tom's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/488381544566776
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The Agawam Bigfoot Returns | Massachusetts Nov 01, 2025

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Chet reached out to the show to let us know that he heard the recent Agawam episode and he also has an encounter story to share of something that happened in a very close area.
Also, we already have a voicemail update about the North Shore Sasquatch episode from Essex County!
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Revenge of the Sierra Sasquatch! | Archives Oct 31, 2025

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What happens when a seasoned hunter from California sees something impossible just after sunrise — a massive black figure walking smoothly through 7-foot brush in the Sierra Nevadas, only to vanish before his eyes? In this gripping episode, we hear from Jordan, a 37-year-old outdoorsman whose years of archery hunting took a shocking turn. He recounts not only his initial visual encounter with what may have been a Sasquatch, but also bone-chilling screams in the middle of the night and a mysterious fleet of black government SUVs appearing days later. You’ll hear about the golden hour sighting, robotic movements, high-step walking through thorns, and trees violently swaying with no wind. This isn’t just another story — it’s a revelation that sent Jordan on a deep dive into the world of Sasquatch. Buckle up for “Revenge of the Sierra Sasquatch.”
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Howling Terror at Mount St. Helens: A Soldier’s Encounter Oct 30, 2025

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What happens when campers, soldiers, and scouts all report the same chilling screams echoing through America's darkest forests — and they match the sound of Sasquatch?
In this jaw-dropping episode of Bigfoot Society, we bring you a multi-witness collection of encounters from across the country — from the terrifying howls near Mount St. Helens that drove a veteran out of the woods, to a bridge-pounding monster in West Virginia, to glowing red eyes staring from the Oregon treeline.
You’ll hear firsthand accounts from Red Bank, Prospect, and Creepy Mountain — stories that include thrown boulders, fleeing deer herds, strange vocalizations, and creatures too massive and quiet to be human.
If you’ve ever doubted the reality of Sasquatch, this episode just might change your mind.
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Government Interrogated Me After My Bigfoot Sighting! Oct 29, 2025

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What happens when a group of seasoned outdoorsmen, farmers, and even a Welsh rugby player collide with the unexplainable in the deep woods of Florida, Canada, Georgia, and beyond? In this jaw-dropping episode of Bigfoot Society, you’ll hear firsthand accounts that span decades and continents — from a horse stable terrorized by a 5-foot Neanderthal-like creature in Myakka State Forest to a terrifying moment where government agents interrogated a tourist after a roadside encounter.
You'll also hear shocking details of giant rocks hurled at kids in Georgia, a Waffle restaurant worker’s brush with a massive, red-eyed beast, and whispers of Sasquatch migration following California wildfires. If you’ve ever doubted the reality of Bigfoot — this episode will shake your foundations.
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