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On this episode of "On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg", Small Town Monsters' Aleksandar Petakov sits down to discuss his filmmaking, adventures and investigations.  Aleksandar is a documentary filmmaker, outdoorsman and avid adventurer constantly searching for the unknown. Traveling across North America and the world, Aleksandar has looked into various Cryptozoological creatures like Sasquatch, the Loch Ness Monster, the Lake Champlain Monster, Mystery Big Cats as well as other bizarre phenomenon and mysterious places like the Bridgewater Triangle and done many documentaries on these topics and more. He is a Small Town Monsters crew member and has searched far and wide for Sasquatch in the “Bigfoot: Beyond the Trail” documentary series on YouTube which has amassed over 16 million collective views on the platform. Check out Small Town Monsters here: Small Town Monsters Community | Facebook https://petakovmedia.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfu4MCqbUGvcnQZ5uICx9RA

Mark Matzke from Ohio joins Thomas and Julie to share his experiences with the rest of the team from Small Town Monsters!  He explains how this all started with a chance encounter with Seth Breedlove at the Ohio Bigfoot Conference in 2014.  He has been on quite the journey since, traveling to California, Fouke, Arkansas and beyond, crossing off events from his bucket list as he goes, many times with his son.  We reminiscence the projects that started it all to current events and what is next with Mark and the STM crew! Small Town Monsters began as an independent film series focusing on small town folklore across America.  The first film “Minerva Monster” was released in Spring of 2015. Over the years they have released over 10 films, web series and several investigative series, and has a membership platform with exclusive content.  Check them out on the following platforms! https://www.youtube.com/@SmallTownMonsters     facebook.com/smltownmonsters   instagram.com/small_town_monsters

On this episode of  “On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg”, Thomas and Julie sit down with Dustin Severs to talk about his new book “The Abominable Snowman of California: Giant Footprints, Wooden Stompers, and the Making of an American Legend”.  The book tells the story of some of the more colorful and sometimes hilarious characters, such as Dahinden, Green, Titmus, Krantz, Byrne and Bindernagel, considered to be the “original bigfoot hunters” and the legacy they left behind.  Tune in to find out more about how it all began, who the key players were and what secrets are disclosed in his book! Dustin moved to Oregon from the Midwest in spring of 2016. He met the Bluff Creek Project guys and has been working with them ever since. He began writing the book in the fall of 2017 and self-published in the fall of 2023. He is currently working on a follow-up book, which focuses on the Patterson-Gimlin Film., which to this day is still the source of much debate.  He hopes to release th

"On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg" welcomes podcast host and researcher Nikki Colon from west Texas. Nikki is the host of the podcast show "Sasquatch Secrets", founded in 2021. On her show she and her guests discuss Bigfoot hoaxers, liars and the insanity that can encompass the Bigfoot research arena.  She has been involved in the Bigfoot community since 2013.  She has always had a fascination with cryptids,  especially Sasquatch.  She grew up camping and having a love for the outdoors at a young age.  In 2023 she attended the Mount St. Helen’s Sasquatch Shindig in Washington State. It was a joint alliance Bigfoot Adventure between the U.S. and Canada.  Our very own Thomas Steenburg also attended and the two became fast friends.  She’s lived abroad in South Korea and has traveled to China and Thailand.  Nikki also devotes time in the field hoping to find evidence of the creature we call Sasquatch. Brought to you by Monster X Radio Thank you for your support! Listen to Ni

On this episode of "On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg", North Carolina State University Professor Darby Orcutt joins Thomas and Julie to discuss the possibility of the existence of what we call Sasquatch. How did he become interested in the topic anyways? They also discuss the DNA project that Darby is undertaking and how to submit your own sample for analysis!  For more information and to send off a sample for analysis go to this website: https://sites.google.com/ncsu.edu/darbyorcutt/ A first-generation college graduate now on faculty at North Carolina State University, Darby Orcutt never stopped being curious about the world.  A librarian, instructor, and researcher, his expertise at the intersection of science and culture is both intellectual and applied, as he teaches and writes about science and society while also building collaborative scientific teams to tackle complex problems and fostering conversation between researchers and the broader public.  Darby is known f

Thomas and Julie welcome “The Squatch Detective” Steve Kulls to the show!  Steve is a long-time investigator who presents a no-nonsense, scientific approach to his research.  He has a lot of insight and shares the events surrounding his own encounters with the enigma we call Sasquatch.  Steve Kulls, also known as "The Squatchdetective," is a dedicated investigator who has spent years studying the elusive creature known as Sasquatch.  He employs a scientific and analytical approach to his research, utilizing various techniques such as forensic analysis, audio analysis, and witness interviews to evaluate the credibility of Sasquatch related claims. Kulls has also appeared on Destination America, Nat Geo, the History Channel, podcasts and radio shows.  He is the author of three books that discuss his findings and insight on the subject and also has a podcast called Squatch-D TV.  Throughout his career, he has been actively engaged in promoting critical thinking and evidence-based research within the Sasquatch c

Special guest Ben Radford, deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine, joins hosts Thomas and Julie to talk about how he became involved in the cryptozoological arena, and the importance of skepticism in regards to Bigfoot research and investigations.  They also talk about ongoing DNA testing and the problems associated with obtaining samples without proper protocol, and how investigators can raise the bar with their research criteria.  This and much more on this episode of “On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg”.  Brought to you by Monster X Radio.  Thank you for your support! Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and a Research Fellow with the non-profit educational organization the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, cryptozoology and critical thinking. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books (including

Todd Prescott joins "On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg" hosts Thomas and Julie to discuss how he began the incredicle task of archiving John Green's reports and research documents several years ago. Also they discuss some of the historically important investigators and their stories, such as Green, Dahinden, Titmus, Todd's Sasquatch archive YouTube channels and much more!   Todd Prescott took an interest in the Sasquatch study at an early age.  At age 18, he started doing solo field research which would continue for several years. He traveled throughout Ontario and British Columbia following up on numerous reports and partaking in solo research outings. In 2012 through to 2014, he met several times with John Green and was granted access to Green’s massive collection of letters, photos, slides, negatives, and cassette recording of interviews dating back to the late 1950s. Realizing the importance of Green’s and other’s collections, Todd created a YouTube channel, The Sasquat

In this second part of a two episode show conservationist and contract biologist Dan Nedrelo returns to “On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg” to talk about more of the encounter reports he has taken over the years.  He tells the hosts about a creepy encounter that happened to a woman and her small child parked in a rest area in the middle of nowhere, and the disturbing sight one hunter experienced while hunting hogs. These reports and many more he shared will leave you second guessing if you are ever truly alone in the forest!  Dan is out of Wisconsin and travels extensively throughout his home state and beyond taking reports and collecting potential evidence and more.. Be sure to tune in! Dan Nedrelo is currently a biologist with the OMS (Ozark Mountain Sasquatch) headed by Shane Carpenter, Randy Harrington and Gary Schutte. His background is wide in natural resources first obtaining his BS in Vertebrate Zoology with a focus on Wildlife Biology.  Work experience included fie

Julie interviews co-hosts Kim Ristau and Jessica Mora about their upcoming 1st annual "Encounterquest" conference being held on April 1st at the Cole Auditorium in Hamlet, North Carolina. Tune in for details about the guest speakers’, vendors, and a special one-of-a-kind event being held on March 31st!  Guests include Bigfoot Hunter Ron Morehead known for the fascinating “Sierra Sounds”,” best-selling book author “The- Cryptopunkologist” Kenney Irish, the original “Alien Hunter” Derrrel Sims, North Carolina’s own Squatch Watchers, and Cryptids of the Corn, who also have their own podcast!  This is not your average cryptid event and tickets are on sale now, be sure to grab yours before they are gone! Get your tickets here: https://www.encounterquest.com/ Ron Morehead: https://ronmorehead.com/ Derrel Sims: thealienhunter.com Kenney Irish: kwirish.com  NC Squatch Watchers: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088420778395 Cryptids of the Corn: https://www.facebook.com/groups/590696218713411 vot

In this first of a two episode show conservationist and contract biologist Dan Nedrelo joins “On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg” to discuss his involvement with Bigfoot investigating.  Dan is out of Wisconsin and travels extensively throughout his home state and beyond taking reports, investigating private properties, exploring remote forests, collecting potential evidence and more.  He has had a long interest in this field and combined with his knowledge of biology he brings quite a bit to the table in regards to research.  Be sure to tune into part two in just a couple of weeks! Dan Nedrelo is currently a biologist with the OMS (Ozark Mountain Sasquatch) headed by Shane Carpenter, Randy Harrington and Gary Schutte. His background is wide in natural resources first obtaining his BS in Vertebrate Zoology with a focus on Wildlife Biology.  Work experience included field seasons with the National Wildlife Federation, Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources as a herpetologist and

Chris Spencer of the Olympic Project, and Wes with Squatchermetrics, join MXR to discuss a two year long audio recording project in the OP's nest study area. We delve into some of the findings from the audio recording project, and review the analysis of what has taken place so far with this endeavor. We also discuss the future of this project.   Squatchermetrics | Facebook Squatchermetrics (@squatchermetrics) • Instagram photos and videos Chris Spencer -Toutle River Valley Skookum - YouTube Bigfoot Research - Olympic Project

Conservationist and investigator Bea Mills appears on this episode of  "On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg" to discuss the event that occurred at Salt Fork State Park in Ohio that turned her from a hard-core skeptic to joining ranks in the BFRO to do field research.  They also talk about her experiences in the field and what comes next for her and the Hocking Hills Bigfoot Conference and the newly created Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival in Ohio. Bea Mills is an avid outdoors woman and has worked 23 years in the medical field. She is the current president of the Hocking Hills Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Chapter. Bea is the founder and organizer of both the Hocking Hills Bigfoot Conference and the new Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival.  She is an educator and promoter of conservation of our natural areas.  She has hosted both private and public expeditions and is a BFRO investigator for Ohio.  In 2019 the “Bigfoot Times Magazine” declared her the first woman “Bigfooter o

On this episode of,  "On the Shoulders of Giants-Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg", Thomas and Julie welcome the Grandfather of Cryptozoology, Mr. Loren Coleman!  Tune in to listen to Thomas and Loren discuss his Cryptozoology Museum, how he became interested in cryptids in the first place and how that involved a teacher telling him there are no such thing as cryptids, Tom Slick's Expeditions and his sudden tragic death, Peter Byrne, and his thoughts on the current state of Bigfoot investigations and the "Woo" factor and so much more! Last month we brought you the museums curator Jean Tewskbury and her Puma investigation, so we felt it fitting to follow up that awesome show with having Loren as our next guest.  You do not want to miss this! Only on Monster X Radio on Blogtalk Radio! Vist the Museum website here:  https://cryptozoologymuseum.com/

On this episode of "On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg", Jean Tewskbury, curator of the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine joins us.  We chat about how she became involved in cryptozoology in the first place, her role as curator of the museum and the new smaller version that opened this year in Bangor, Maine.  We discuss some of the artifacts in the museums, that includes a letter from the actor Jimmy Stewart and how it is linked to the Pangboche Yeti hand mystery.  Also, Jean is extremely interested in gathering evidence of Pumas in Maine, thought to be extinct in that state.  She shares with us how she became so driven to not only prove they still exist there, but that they need to be put back on the endangered species list for the proper protection.  Be sure to tune in for this and much more! Brought to you by Monster X Radio Visit the museum website here:  https://cryptozoologymuseum.com/ Thank you for your support!!  

On this episode of “On the Shoulders of Giants with Thomas Steenburg”, Thomas and Julie welcome writer, educator, and investigator Amy Bue from Northeast Ohio!  She is the cofounder of “Project Zoobook”, a collaboration of Bigfoot investigators working alongside primate zookeepers, primatologists, wildlife biologists, anthropologists, and other scientists.  She is also a team member of the Olympic Project Research Team, Certified Volunteer Naturalist, and owner of Amy’s Bucket List Expeditions.  Her main research is conducted in Forest County, Pennsylvania and Columbiana County, Ohio, but she travels throughout North America speaking, taking witness reports, and looking for evidence of Sasquatch.  How in the world did a school teacher from Ohio become involved in so many exciting projects and thrilling expeditions?  Tune in to find out how it all started and hear about the importance of her involvement in “Project Zoobook” and the impact it has towards the whole Bigfoot enigma! Follow Amy’s Bucket List Exped

On this episode of "On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg", Tim Halloran joins Thomas and Julie to discuss his soon to be released unique book titled "The Bigfoot Influencers".  Tim interviewed close to 30 scientists, investigators, and influencers including Doug Hajicek, Thomas Steenburg, Ron Morehead, Dr. Esteban Sarmiento. Dr. Meldrum, David Ellis, Kathy and Bob Strain, Cliff Barackman, Lyle Blackburn, Loren Coleman, Monster X Radio's own Shane Corson and many more!  This fascinating first of a series of interactive books includes their personal stories, theories, witness encounters, what type of research they are doing, potential evidence that has been collected, how they got involved in the enigma of Bigfoot, and much, much more!  Tune in to find out what motivated him to write this book in the first place, how you can pre-order your autographed copy now and when it is expected to be released!  Also, Tim will return in a few weeks after the book has been released to share

Host, author and consultant Larry "Beans" Baxter joins Thomas and Julie to discuss his investigation into the legend of the abandonment of the village Portlock, Alaska back in the 1940's. Larry was part of two expeditions to this ghost town located in the Port Chatam Bay looking for the legendary Nantiinaq, who allegedly mutilated some of the villagers.. Did this creature really murder them, causing them to abandon their village, or was there more to the story? Did the untimely fire at the cannery have anything to do with this legend? What did Larry and his teams ultimately discover during their investigation. and were they able to sift thru the stories and separate fact from fiction? Larry “Beans” Baxter was born in Kentucky, in the remote areas of Muhlenberg County. His interest in the unexplained and cryptozoology started at a young age, He enlisted in the Army in his early 20’s, and found himself stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska. Over the next four years he developed a passion for exploring Alaska’s

Isaac Tian of the Olympic Project joins us to discuss his recent appearance on the History Channel, for the show ''The Proof is Out There''. We delve into Isaac's academic background in computer science, and how he used breakthrough computer technology to help restore the famous Patterson Gimlin Film. A truly fascinating conversation. Bigfoot Revealed | HISTORY

On this episode of "On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg", Thomas and Julie welcome back Suzanne Farencak for the second of a two part show.  They discuss the Hocking Hills Bigfoot Conference she was a speaker at recently and an upcoming event in 2022 that she is assisting with at Pleasant Hill Lake Park. This event is still in the planning stages but it appears it is going to be very interesting and we will keep our listeners posted as we find out more.  They also discuss her thoughts on what these elusive creatures are and what some of the folks in the community believe they are, that is not exactly science.  Be sure to tune in! Suzanne Ferencak and her husband Bernie moved to Ohio’s Mohican River Valley from Cleveland in the fall of 1999.  She is employed as a fiscal officer for The Ohio State University. Her interest in the bigfoot phenomenon began after her sighting in May of 2013, followed by additional possible activity that continued on their property for approximately