Best John Meldrum Podcasts (2024)

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59 - The holistic approach to homelessness with Helen Murdoch and Janet Haugh 35:36

3h ago35:36

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“We have a theory of change which demonstrates the changes we are hoping to see in people's lives that will ultimately help us achieve our vision of a world where everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.” Returning to the subject of homelessness, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black speak to two charities that betw…

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Ep. 272 - Timely Takes on Trending Topics! 54:39

1h ago54:39

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay weigh in on a few news items that are relevant to the sasquatch in this new episode! Topics include: Man "Speaks" With Bigfoot: https://www.ladbible.com/community/weird/man-spoke-bigfoot-conversation-doom-026350-20240713 Orangutan Treats Wounds: https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/may/02/orangutan-s…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 298 Crows and Ravens: Mystery, Myth and Magic with Rick De Yampter 1:05:20

9h ago1:05:20

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Rick Deyampert, joins me to discuss the magical history of two of the most well known members of the corvid family, whose influence on popular culture remains as strong as ever today. The crow and his cousin, the raven, are featured players in many cultures throughout the world, including Norse, Celtic, Jewish, and Indigenous traditions, Exploring …

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Ep. 271 - John Zada 1:00:04

11d ago1:00:04

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with photographer, journalist, and author John Zada! John's book "In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond: In Search of the Sasquatch" is one of our favorite sasquatch books, and focuses on the Great Bear Rainforest of coastal British Columbia. John discusses his lifelong interest in sasquatchery, the experienc…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 297 High Strangeness in Sweden with Fred Andersson 1:17:06

7d ago1:17:06

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We head to the beautiful country of Sweden as we go on the search of high strangeness covering all kinds of phenomena. Our guide Fred Andersson takes us on a journey to hear tales of some amamzing UFO sightings and strange occupants bothering the population, to strange creatures lurking in the woods and tales of the old ones preparing to lure us to…

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Ep. 270 - Grasping Sasquatch with Dr. John Baranchok! 1:08:37

5d ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with psychologist and author Dr. John Baranchok about his book "Grasping Sasquatch: Prepping for Scientific Field Research" in this new episode! Dr. Baranchok discusses the utility of experimental design, scientific analysis, and his own mysterious encounters! Get Dr. Baranchok's book here: https://a.co/d/…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 296 Welsh Fairies with Mhara Starling 1:42:38

6d ago1:42:38

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We head to Wales today in the company of author and practising with Mhara Starling who guides us into the myth and legends of Wales. In her new book, "Welsh Fairies" Mhara traces the threads of fairy lore from ancient Welsh literature, such as the Mabinogion, to Mhara s contemporary experiences. A big thank you to Mhara for joining me this week. Mh…

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CLASSICS (Bonus Episode): Dennis Pfohl! 1:46:02

19d ago1:46:02

1:46:02

We're reaching back into the archives to bring you another one of our most popular episodes! This classic conversation was originally released in June of 2020. Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with researcher Dennis Pfohl about his experiences as the Project Manager of a unique study of sasquatches! Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "B…

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Ep. 269 - Michael Cook's Kentucky Encounters! 56:09

12d ago56:09

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with Michael Cook, a Kentucky 'squatcher with over 20 years of experience pursuing Bluegrass bigfoots! Michael describes the sighting that began his journey, the encounter that Travel Channel devoted an episode of "These Woods Are Haunted" to, and much more! See Michael speak at the Central PA Bigfoot & Cr…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 295 Crashed Saucers and Malevolent Aliens with Charles Lear 1:44:44

13d ago1:44:44

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The 1980s saw the field of Ufology fracture into groups focussing on certain cases and allegations that led many investigators down many a rabbit hole. From allegations of alien wars occuring beneath our feet, crashed saucers, retrieved bodies, alien technology and deep state conspiracies, Ufology became a tangled, combative and confusing mess that…

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58 - Communications during a crisis with Sally Thomas and Chris Fairbairn 42:52

14d ago42:52

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“In crisis situations, don't try and save face in front of us. Tell us the warts and all. Tell us the reality of the situation here. If we're going in with one hand tied behind our back, then it isn't going to end well.” In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black discuss the value of effective communication…

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CLASSICS (Bonus Episode): Dr. Jeff Meldrum! 1:33:41

25d ago1:33:41

1:33:41

We're bringing you another listener favorite from the archives! Originally released in April of 2021, this classic episode features Dr. Jeff Meldrum discussing a variety of 'squatchy subjects like the future of sasquatch research, analyses of physical evidence, primate evolution, and more! Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyo…

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Ep. 268 - Q&A - June, 2024 59:45

19d ago59:45

59:45

Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay answer your questions in this new Q&A episode! If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, please use the contact form or voicemail link here: https://www.bigfootandbeyondpodcast.com/contact Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes here: https://www…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 294 Wisconsin Legends with Jeff Finup 1:17:09

20d ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Wisconsin is our destination today as I welcome Jeff Finup, citizen folklorist and historian and the diriving force behing Badgerland Legends. Jeff's brand new book, "Wisconsin Legends for Kids" is a delightful introduction to some of the Badgerland most intriguing legends and lore. A perfect introduction to world of the weird, the book is delightf…

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CLASSICS (Bonus Episode): A Terrifying Night in the Marble Mountains! 57:49

23d ago57:49

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Originally released in May of 2020, this classic episode is one of our listeners' favorites! Cliff and Bobo speak with Sara (a forestry professional) who recounts a frightening encounter that she experienced while backpacking alone in the Marble Mountains of California! We're giving this episode "Classic" status due to the number of comments that w…

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57 - Housing Bill part 4: An interview with housing minister Paul McLennan 30:09

26d ago30:09

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Jimmy Black and Kieran Findlay conclude their series on the Scottish Government’s new Housing Bill with an interview with the minister responsible for bringing the legislation through Parliament, housing minister Paul McLennan. The wide-ranging discussion centred on measures in the proposed legislation such as rent controls, homelessness and domest…

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Ep. 267 - Squatchcore with Troglodyte! 55:37

26d ago55:37

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay chat with Jeff Sisson! Jeff is a special effects artist, a director, and the vocalist for Troglodyte, the world's only sasquatch-themed death metal band! Jeff discusses his love for all things 'squatchy, the inspiration behind Troglodyte's squatchcore sound and lyrics, and much more! Listen to Troglodyte here: h…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 293 Dr Jeff Meldrum 1:52:26

27d ago1:52:26

1:52:26

This week, we return to the world of the Sasquatch as I welcome the one and only Dr Jeff Meldrum to the show. Dr Meldrum discusses some of his early experiences and what drew him to the Sasquatch enigma as well his work with Paul Freeman, Dr Grover Krantz and more. We also look into some of the behaviours attributed to Sasquatch by witnesses that s…

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Ep. 266 - 'Squatchy War Tales! 53:56

1M ago53:56

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with author and US Army veteran R.C. Bramhall about his new book "Haunted War Tales!" The trio discuss the history of sightings and encounters with mysterious hominoids at military sites and battlefields in North America and beyond! Purchase R.C. Bramhall's book here: https://a.co/d/b94RIfN Sign up for our…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 292 Stranger Utah with John Olsen 1:29:56

1M ago1:29:56

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We welcome back author John Olsen this week as he takes us on a journey into some unusual first hand experiences in both Utah and Idaho. With the release of John's eighth book, he brings things back to his home state of Utah and the unusual encounters people have had with ghosts, cryptids and more! You can find John's site here: John's books can be…

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Ep. 265 - West Virginia Sasquatchery! 1:02:51

1M ago1:02:51

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with the owners of the West Virginia Bigfoot Museum, David and Laurel Petolicchio! David and his mother Laurel discuss their interests in 'squatchy things, the reports and evidence they receive in West Virginia, and much more in this episode! Read more about their museum and the upcoming West Virginia Bigf…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 291 Parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

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This week, I welcome renowned parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach. Loyd has built a stellar reputation over the last 40 years as one of the leading investigators, researchers and authors in all things paranormal and has recently released a newly updated version of his book "A Paranormal Casebook". We cover some of the cases in the book including a touch…

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Ep. 264 - Saving Sasquatch! 55:12

2M ago55:12

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay catch up on 'squatchy matters of the day, including new tracks found in Oregon, a tale of a sasquatch grabbing a Shetland pony, the state of Bobo's travel trailer, and more! They also speak with Andrea Andrews, a fifth grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Hoquiam, Washington. Andrea's students have made…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 290 Not From Here with Preston Dennett 1:31:18

2M ago1:31:18

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This week, I welcome back author, investigator and researcher Preston Dennett as we discuss some of the unusual cases covered in his latest volume of his "Not From Here" series. As usual, Preston has collected a series of intriguing. baffling, unusual and sometimes shocking encounters from a wide range of experiences in his latest release. From the…

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56 - Housing Bill part 3: Domestic abuse with Michelle Meldrum, Eileen McMullan and Sophie Berry 38:42

2M ago38:42

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Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black continue their look into the new Housing Bill with a look at the duties expected of social landlords regarding domestic abuse. Under the proposed legislation, social landlords will have to provide support to tenants experiencing rent arrears or risk of homelessness due to domestic abuse, and to publish a policy on how…

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Ep. 263 - Q&A - May, 2024 47:16

2M ago47:16

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay answer your questions in this new Q&A episode! If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, please use the contact form or voicemail link here: https://www.bigfootandbeyondpodcast.com/contact Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes here: https://www…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 289 The Bishopville Lizard Man with Lyle Blackburn 1:18:35

2M ago1:18:35

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In 1988, the small town of Bishopville was about find itself smack bang in the middle of a monster flap that attracted world wide attention. When locals began reporting some strange reports of damaged vehicles, the authorities appeal for help took a decidely strange turn. What started as some unusual vandalism turned in to a collection of reports o…

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Ep. 262 - Pennsylvania Squatchamania with Eric Altman! 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with long-time Pennsylvania-based researcher Eric Altman! Eric is a field investigator with over 20 years of experience, and recently cast some of the most compelling tracks ever documented in the Keystone State! Follow Eric's work here: https://www.pabigfoot.com Learn more about Eric's upcoming event here…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 288 Haunted Histories with Penny Griffiths Morgan 1:47:45

2M ago1:47:45

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My guest this week takes us on a journey in to history and cementing the paranormal connections to the past that can sometimes come up in a haunting. Penny Griffiths Morgan has built a reputation for being a researcher of esteemed merit who drills down in to the alleged histories of hauntings to see if there is any factual evidence to support the c…

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55 - The Housing Bill part 2: Homelessness prevention duties with Ewan Aitken 26:32

3M ago26:32

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Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black put the Holyrood turmoil to one side and continue their exploration of various elements of the Scottish Government’s new Housing Bill with a look at proposed new homelessness prevention measures. The legislation will introduce an ‘ask and act’ duty on social landlords and other bodies, such as health boards and the po…

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Ep. 261 - Jumpin' The Sharks! 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay meander through the wilds of the recent Ape Canyon event at the NABC, the preference for using calls vs. knocks in the field, a resolution to protect the 'squatch, bucket list research locales, the virtues of the infamous Turtleman, Bobo's luck, and a two-for-one "Bobo's Story Time" segment regarding some of his…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 287 Grand Tower UFO with Micheal Huntington and Joe Tury 1:25:50

3M ago1:25:50

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This week, we head to Illinois to uncover the strange history of the Mississippi river town, Grand Tower. Once called the unluckiest town in America by Time Magazine, Grand Tower seems to be window to high strangeness. Taking for us a trip around this intriguing town are filmaker Joe Tury and fortean investigator, Michael Huntington. We look at the…

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Ep. 260 - An Elk Hunter's Sightings! 57:43

3M ago57:43

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with Jeff Dysinger, a hunter and professional outdoorsman who watched a sasquatch through a pair of binoculars for several minutes in Colorado! Jeff also describes his first sasquatch encounter that occurred a year prior in the same area! Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and a…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 286 Mystic Visions with Reverend Alyson Dunlop-Shanes 1:36:37

3M ago1:36:37

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This week, I am joined by the Reverend Aylyson Dunlop-Shanes to discuss her lifetime of strange experiences. From a childhood influenced by Spiritualism, Alyson has experienced strange phenomena her whole life and discusses some of the events that have stuck with her. From precognition, to encounters with the hat man, supernatural attacks to becomi…

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54 - Housing Bill part 1 Rent controls and tenants' rights with Dr John Boyle 28:45

3M ago28:45

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With the long-awaited Housing Bill finally here, hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black will dedicate the next four episodes to digest various elements of the legislation, including homelessness and domestic abuse, culminating in an interview with housing minister Paul McLennan. But we begin the series with a discussion on increased rights for privat…

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Ep. 259 - Maximum Clobosity! 53:36

3M ago53:36

53:36

Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay chat about a variety of subjects in this wide-ranging episode! Topics include: the Bluff Creek 'squatchers from Ep. 250 and Ep. 217, sasquatch hair samples causing rashes, Bobo's need for bibs, a sasquatch-related call to a Sheriff's office, why comedians love Bobo, sasquatch toes, why Bobo eschewed shoes, Drago…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 285 UK Paranormal Societies Leanne Burnam-Richards 1:20:29

3M ago1:20:29

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On this episode, I'm joined by the Vice-Chair of the UK Paranormal Society, Leanne Burnam-Richards. We discover about the creation of the society, its aims and the reason it was set up as a charitable organisation and the positive message it is striving to spead in the paranormal community both in the UK and abroad. We look at the ethics of ghost h…

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Ep. 258 - Q&A - April, 2024 58:53

3M ago58:53

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay answer your questions in this new Q&A episode! If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, please use the contact form or voicemail link here: https://www.bigfootandbeyondpodcast.com/contact Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes here: https://www…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 284 Telephone Calls From The Dead with Dr Cal Cooper 1:21:58

3M ago1:21:58

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The paranormal has many aspects to it that often get overlooked more often than not. One perplexing phenomena that rose to prominence in the late 1970's was reports of telephone calls from the beyond. D Scott Rogo and Raymond Baylis's seminal 1979 book, Phone Calls From The Dead investigated dozens of witness accounts of the bereaved receiving a ca…

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53 - Shawfair and clean heating networks with Eoghan Maguire 35:21

3M ago35:21

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"Technically heat networks aren't really difficult. It is just large-scale plumbing. The heat's already there, we're just moving it.” With the Scottish Government’s New Build Heat Standard now in force, the installation of ‘direct emission’ systems for heating for new build homes and other buildings is now banned in Scotland. Effectively, this mean…

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Ep. 257 - Heather Moser 51:02

4M ago51:02

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with Heather Moser of Small Town Monsters! Heather is a classics professor, podcaster, and producer who has conducted extensive research into many strange (and 'squatchy) subjects! She joins the podcast to talk about her work, experiences, and upcoming Small Town Monsters projects. Find Heather's work with…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 283 The Haunted Inns and Hotels of Virginia with Susan Schwartz 1:25:21

4M ago1:25:21

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This week, we head to the east coast of the USA to visit one of the countries most historic states on the search for ghosts residing at some of Virginia's Inns and Hotels. Our guide on this paranormal trip around the Old Dominion state is author Susan Schwartz as we uncover all kinds of strange hauntings. We meet a ghost who likes to dance, the spe…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 31 I Know What I Saw with Linda Godfrey (remastered) 1:22:42

4M ago1:22:42

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A late surprise with a remastered version of my interview with Linda Godfrey back in September 2019. I'm hopeful of remastering most of the first 100 episodes throughout the year, but thought you'd all appreciate this episode as a little bonus. This week I am delighted to be joined by author, journalist and investigator, Linda Godfrey. We discuss h…

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Ep. 256 - Bald Hills Bigfoots! 49:24

4M ago49:24

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James "Bobo" Fay flies solo and interviews two of his friends who each saw a sasquatch close to the site of Bobo's first encounters in the Bald Hills of Northern California! Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/bigfootandbeyondpodcast Get official "Bigfoot & Beyond with Cl…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 282 The Yuba County Five with Tony Wright 1:15:46

4M ago1:15:46

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It was supposed be the most exciting weekend for five friends as they prepared for the biggest game in their basketball careers. Ted Weiher, Jack Madruga, Bill Sterling, Jackie Huett, and Gary Mathias were to play in a tournament that would enable them to travel to Los Angeles courtesy of the Special Olympics. They'd planned to watch their favourit…

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52 - Why ‘fabric-first’ may be the wrong approach for retrofitting with Fionn Stevenson 48:53

4M ago48:53

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“If we have a choice between a tenant having their home flooded or having to put on an extra jumper, which would you recommend?” For anyone who has encountered architect Fionn Stevenson over her career, her answer to this question will be obvious. It forms part of her claim that a blanket one-size-fits-all fabric-first approach to retrofitting shou…

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Ep. 255 - Fred Roehl's Alaskan Encounters! 1:00:37

4M ago1:00:37

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with Fred Roehl, a Curyung Tribal Council member from Dillingham, Alaska about his sasquatch encounters and research! Read more about Fred's research here: https://subarcticalaskasasquatch.com Click here for Fred's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@subarcticalaskasasquatch Sign up for our weekly bo…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 281 Paranormal New Zealand with Mark Wallbank 1:41:21

4M ago1:41:21

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New Zealand may have been the last large land mass populated by humans but it certainly has no shortage of paranormal activity. With over 40 years of paranormal investigations under his belt, Mark Wallbank has been investigating hauntings, strange sightings, abductions and stories of unusual creatures along side his paranormal team mates. Mark talk…

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Ep. 254 - Q&A - March, 2024 52:13

4M ago52:13

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay answer your questions in this new Q&A episode! If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, please use the contact form or voicemail link here: https://www.bigfootandbeyondpodcast.com/contact Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" here: https://www.patreon.com/bigfoota…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 280 Unnatural Ohio with Kevin Moore and Kristina Smith 1:25:26

4M ago1:25:26

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We head out to Ohio this week on the search for some of the Buckeye states strangest cases from over the years. Authors Kevin Moore and Kristina Smith from the Rutherford B Hayes Museum join me to cover some of the fascinating and perplexing cases covered in their book "Unnatural Ohio" which covers everything from cryptids, monsters, UFOs and ghost…

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