Dark Florida

🎧 Episode 24: Watched in the Wild: Bigfoot in the Rockies

👣 with special guest Rachel

In this episode of Dark Florida, I’m joined by the brilliant and bold Rachel. A triple science major with an academic background in biology, genetics, microbiology, and geology. Whose lifelong curiosity about the natural world led her straight into the heart of high strangeness.

We dive deep into her chilling Bigfoot sighting in the Colorado Rockies back in 2001, where she felt an undeniable presence... something watching, something waiting. Could Bigfoot have been playing a game with her that day in the mountains? We unpack that moment and how it shifted her understanding of the world.

But that was just the beginning. Rachel opens up about a new sighting, this time, involving her young son at Lithia Springs. And the eerie connection it shares with a Missing 411 case that happened in the same area 60 years earlier. We talk about what it means to be a "marked person" after these types of encounters, and whether belief itself makes you more open to the phenomenon… or if the phenomenon finds you.

We explore the science behind the folklore. From the truth hidden in old stories to the hard questions about DNA. What would it take for Bigfoot to be accepted by the scientific community? Why do so many alleged Bigfoot DNA samples only show mitochondrial DNA? Rachel shares her insights and theories with clarity, skepticism, and an open mind.

And just when you think it can’t get weirder, we head to a haunted hotel in New Orleans where Rachel had a terrifying, visceral encounter she still can't explain.

This episode is a wild mix of science, mystery, folklore, and fear. And it might just leave you wondering what’s really out there, lurking just beyond the trees.

🎙️LISTEN NOW

🕸️ Stay connected and support the show:

📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/darkfloridapodcast

📧 Email: [email protected]

☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida

▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@darkflorida411

Keep watching the woods… 🌲👁️

EPISODE 23: Ghosts, Graveyards, Cryptids & Bigfoot Conspiracies with Jason Tapp of Spooky Charlotte 👻

In this episode of Dark Florida, I sit down with Jason Tapp, the man behind Spooky Charlotte. To explore the eerie intersections of haunted history, conservation, and cryptid folklore.

Jason shares his work restoring old cemeteries and preserving forgotten pieces of Charlotte’s past, but the conversation quickly takes a turn into the paranormal. He makes some bold claims about the infamous Patterson-Gimlin footage. The legendary Bigfoot video filmed at Bluff Creek. According to Jason, the whole event may have been staged… and he believes the Bigfoot costume was created by none other than Charlotte’s own showman, Phillip Morris. Even more chilling? He says he got that information directly from Phillip Morris’s ghost. 👀

We also dive into the legend of Normie, the creature said to haunt the waters of Lake Norman. With a serpent-like body and the head of a horse, this cryptid may have ties to the Catawba tribe and the region’s deeper spiritual history. 🐉

And if that wasn’t enough, we also talk about a terrifying shapeshifter lurking in the shadows of Charlotte—a hybrid creature with the body of a panther and the wings and head of an owl. 🦉

Ghosts, conspiracies, cryptids, and forgotten graves—we cover it all in this one.

Follow Dark Florida for more strange stories and haunted encounters:

📸 Instagram: instagram.com/darkfloridapodcast

📧 Got a story or want to be a guest? Email: [email protected]

☕ Support the show at: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida

📺 Watch more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@darkflorida411

Links to Spooky CLT:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookyclt/

🕯️ Disclaimer: The claims and views shared in this episode are the personal opinions of the guest. I encourage open discussion, but please keep all comments and conversations respectful. We welcome curiosity and critical thinking—just keep it kind. 💬✨

Episode 22: The Mysterious White Mountains Watcher with Jeb Scruggs of Squatch Hunters International

In this episode, we take a journey far beyond the swamps and Spanish moss of Florida and head deep into the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where something wild and possibly not human, is still being seen. I’m joined by Jeb Scruggs, founder of Squatch Hunters International, an avid outdoorsman and researcher who went from skeptic to believer after a personal and unforgettable encounter in the mountains.

We dive into Jeb’s boots-on-the-ground experiences, what he believes Bigfoot is and what the terrain and energy of the White Mountains reveal about this elusive creature. Plus, we even dip into another cryptid mystery: Champ, the legendary lake monster of Lake Champlain 🐉🌊

Whether you're a seasoned squatcher or just getting into the weird and wild, this episode is full of personal stories, intriguing theories, and that signature spooky Dark Florida vibe.

🔗 Follow and support the show:

📸Instagram: @darkfloridapodcast

💌Email: [email protected]

☕Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida

🎬YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@darkflorida411

🎤 Follow Jeb Scruggs and Squatch Hunters International: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/wwsquatchhunter/

Hit play, turn the lights low, and let’s explore what’s really hiding in the forests of the Northeast… and maybe in the water, too. 🌕👀

21: Strange News Roundup - Bigfoot, UFO's, Deception, and Antarctica

Welcome back to another episode of Dark Florida but today, we’re taking things beyond the borders of the Sunshine State and diving into some truly bizarre and fascinating strange news from across the globe 🌍✨ This episode is absolutely packed, so get cozy, grab your favorite spooky beverage, and settle in.

First up, we’re heading north to Michigan, where a brand-new Bigfoot sighting has made waves in the cryptid community 👣🌲 This isn’t your typical blurry photo or vague rumor, this one comes from a credible witness with details that are hard to ignore. Could this be the real deal? Is Bigfoot on the move? You know I couldn’t resist breaking it down and digging into the facts.

Then we’re shifting gears into full-on conspiracy mode, because some serious accusations are swirling around the Pentagon and their use of UFOs as a decades-long distraction tactic 🛸🕵️‍♀️ What have they been hiding? And why now are we seeing more leaks, more whistleblowers, and more attention on what’s flying in our skies?

Speaking of strange things in the sky, I’ll also be talking about a newly leaked video of a disc-shaped UFO that’s unlike anything we've seen before. This thing is sleek, eerie, and surrounded by a swirl of questions. Is it alien? Is it tech we’re not supposed to know about? Or something even stranger?

And just when you think we’ve reached peak weirdness, we head south, way south, to Antarctica, where scientists are picking up mysterious electromagnetic pulses deep beneath the ice 🧊📡 Some are calling it natural. Others? Not so much. With ancient secrets buried under miles of frozen earth, it begs the question... what’s really going on down there?

I had so much fun covering these stories, and I’d love to hear your thoughts and theories! Shoot me an email at [email protected] or leave a comment under the episode post on Instagram to join the discussion. Let’s get weird together 🖤✨

📸Follow along on Instagram at @darkfloridapodcast

☕Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida

🎬Subscribe to the YouTube channel at youtube.com/darkflorida411

Thanks for tuning in and supporting Dark Florida! Where we explore the eerie, the unexplained, and everything in between 🌲👣🛸

20: Hunting Bigfoot in Dark Florida with Special Guest Brooke Moreland - Swapcast with Wicked Planet Podcast! 👣✨

In this very special episode of Dark Florida, I had the absolute honor of joining Ron and Kristen from The Wicked Planet Podcast! This isn’t just a guest appearance... it’s a true swapcast, where two worlds of weird collide.

We kick things off with my own personal encounters with Bigfoot, diving into the experiences that pushed me deeper into field research and the unexplained. But this isn’t just a retelling of sightings... We get into the why and what ifs. What is Bigfoot, really? Is it a flesh-and-blood creature hiding in remote wilderness or something much more? We explore the possibilities of interdimensional beings, ancient guardians, and the way energy might be playing a role in these phenomena.

From there, the conversation takes a turn into even darker territory. We talk about cursed towns. And that leads us into the idea of generational curses. Not just folklore, but energy, patterns, and things that are passed down through bloodlines. Have you ever felt haunted by something that wasn’t yours? This is that kind of episode.

We also touch on the paranormal, sharing stories that hint at something far beyond what our five senses can explain. And of course, we couldn’t resist diving into psychic abilities, intuition, and the possibility that some people are more connected to the other side than they realize or want to be.

This episode is a wild ride through mystery, meaning, and the things we’re not supposed to talk about. It’s raw, real, and full of the exact kind of eerie, soul-deep storytelling that Dark Florida listeners love. Whether you’re a lifelong believer, a skeptical explorer, or just here for the chills, there’s something in this one for you.

🖤 Let’s stay connected:

📸Instagram: @darkfloridapodcast

💌Email: [email protected]

🎬YouTube: youtube.com/darkflorida411

☕Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida

🌌 Check out The Wicked Planet Podcast:

👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/7lvwVdFYdMB2sKv9ynrQ6h

19: The Language of the Forest: Bigfoot Signs, Sightings and the Paranormal with Rick Reles

This week on Dark Florida, I’m joined by someone I’ve had the honor of squatching with in the field—Rick Reles, BFRO investigator, author, musician, and lifelong seeker of the unknown 👣🌲

Rick shares the story of the roadside Bigfoot encounter that started it all, his experiences leading expeditions, and what he’s learned from years of boots-on-the-ground research. We also dive into the fascinating (and often misunderstood) world of stick structures—could they be more than just random wood formations? Are they signs? Markers? Warnings? 🌀🌿

We also touch on the big question... does Bigfoot ever cross over into the paranormal?

You’ll also hear about Rick’s awesome book Field Guide to Bigfoot Stick Structures 📖 (now in its 4th edition!), his music project Just Rick 🎶, and the merch he's creating with IKNOWSQUATCH.

Whether you're a seasoned researcher or Bigfoot-curious, this episode will have you looking at the woods a little differently...

✨ Links & Ways to Support the Show:

📸 Follow on Instagram: @darkfloridapodcast

📬 Email your stories or guest inquiries: [email protected]

☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida

📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/darkflorida411

💬 If you’ve seen something strange or unexplainable, I want to hear from you! And if you loved this episode, share it, leave a review, and tag a friend who needs to know the truth about what’s lurking in the woods…

🖤 Until next time, keep your eyes on the trees... Stay curious and stay strange

Episode 18: Beware the Dolls: Cursed Objects, Annabelle, Robert the Doll & Their Unholy Legacies

This week on Dark Florida, we’re diving into the eerie world of HAUNTED DOLLS 😱 — and yes, we’re talking about both Annabelle and the infamous Robert the Doll.

💀 First, we follow the chilling trail of events that unfolded in New Orleans after Annabelle made an appearance in the French Quarter — prison breaks, unexplained fires, and people swearing she brought chaos in her wake.

🎭 Then, all roads lead back to Florida (where else?) as we explore the deeply unsettling story of Robert the Doll in Key West — a cursed toy that has tormented locals, frightened visitors, and maybe even cursed people for simply snapping a photo without permission.

✨ I even share a personal connection to someone who believes Robert cursed them... and tie it all back to the dark energy these dolls seem to carry across state lines.

🕯️ Superstition? Voodoo? A psychological phenomenon? You decide — but don’t say we didn’t warn you…

📸 Catch exclusive images from this episode on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/darkfloridapodcast

💌 Got a haunted story of your own? Wanna be a guest on the show?

📧 Email me at: [email protected]

🎥 Subscribe to my YouTube for bonus content & investigations: 📺 youtube.com/darkflorida411

☕ Love the show and want to support it? 🌟

Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida

👁️‍🗨️ Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review if you’re enjoying the ride through Florida’s dark corners. And remember… sometimes it’s not just a doll. 🫣🎃

17: Aliens, Psychic Abilities, Bigfoot & Interdimensional Beings: A Lifelong Experiencer Speaks Out with Pyhllis Csaszar

In this episode of Dark Florida, Brooke sits down with a truly fascinating guest, Phyllis Csaszar—a lifelong psychic who fully stepped into her abilities at the age of 60. From communicating with spirit guides, animals, and the deceased, to speaking four alien languages, she shares her journey into the metaphysical and extraterrestrial realms with candor and curiosity. 👁️✨

We explore her direct alien encounters, including her impressions of the different types of beings she's met—some kind, others more unsettling—and what these interactions have taught her about our place in the universe. She also opens up about her psychic experiences with Bigfoot, the mysterious overlap between UFO sightings and cryptid encounters, and what that might mean about the true nature of these phenomena. 🛸🦶

The conversation takes a deeper turn into government cover-ups, with talk of President Eisenhower’s rumored deal with alien beings in exchange for technology, and the troubling ways artificial intelligence might be shaping the UFO and Bigfoot narrative in the digital age. 🤖🔍

With decades of experience, a PhD in metaphysics, and a rich background teaching starseed and dowsing classes, our Phyllis has been featured in documentaries, on television, and at conferences around the country. This is a wild ride across dimensions, and you won’t want to miss a moment. 👽🔮💫

Dark Florida is your portal to the strange and unexplained—true crime, cryptids, ghosts, aliens, and beyond. If you're drawn to the mysterious, you're in the right place. 🌴🌕

Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to reach out if you have your own story to share!

Connect with the show:

📸 Instagram: @darkfloridapodcast

📧 Email: [email protected]

☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida

📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@darkflorida411

Link to the 2025 Caribbean Bigfoot Cruise:

https://gatherupevents.com/product/2025-caribbean-bigfoot-cruise-cabins/

Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all your favorite platforms. 👻🎧

🎙️ Dark Florida: The Time Slip Files 🕰️✨

What if someone told you they were from the future—and they could prove it?

In this haunting episode of Dark Florida, we slip through the cracks in time to explore two of the strangest cases ever recorded: John Titor and Sergei Ponomarenko. One, a self-proclaimed soldier from the year 2036 who appeared on early internet forums with detailed warnings about civil war, world collapse, and the technology behind time travel. The other, a man who walked into modern-day Kyiv wearing clothes from the 1950s, with a vintage camera full of photos that couldn’t possibly exist.

Are these men time travelers… or carefully constructed hoaxes? Are their stories warnings from alternate timelines or echoes of something more supernatural?

We’ll explore the bizarre blueprints, the theories, the skeptics, and the believers. And we’ll ask the question that lingers long after the episode ends: if time travel is real, how would we know?

If you love the eerie, the unexplained, and the just-plain-weird, this episode will have you questioning the fabric of reality itself.

🌴 Follow Dark Florida for more paranormal investigations and cryptid deep-dives:

📸 Instagram: @darkfloridapodcast

💀 Support the show & buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida

▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/darkflorida411

🎤 Have a weird story or want to be a guest? Email me!

📬 [email protected]

🌊 And hey, want to go squatchin' in style?

Join me on the Florida Caribbean Bigfoot Cruise — use code DARK FLORIDA at checkout to receive $100 in free merch when you book. 👣🛳️

https://gatherupevents.com/product/2025-caribbean-bigfoot-cruise-cabins/

Get ready for a wild ride through the shadowy forests of Wisconsin! This week, Brooke is joined by researcher, and field investigator Barnaby Jones. He is known for founding the Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society (CAPS) and hosting shows like “Monsters on the Edge” and “The Paranormal Spectrum” on the Untold Radio Network.

Together, they dive into chilling tales of Bigfoot sightings, Dogman encounters, energy orbs, the paranormal and one truly unnerving clown figure spotted deep in the woods. Barnaby brings his signature mix of grounded research and curiosity as he unpacks some of Wisconsin’s strangest legends and personal experiences, including theories about the eerie presence known as the Hairyman of Dairyland.

They also explore the strange behavior of cryptids in the region, and why Wisconsin seems to be such a hotspot for the weird. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this episode is sure to leave you questioning what really lurks in the dairy state's darkest corners.

Don't forget to subscribe, share with your fellow weirdos, and leave a review if you love the show!

📎 Barnaby's Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinCAPS/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wi_caps/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WisconsinCAPS/

💀🌴 Stay connected with Dark Florida:

🎧 Listen on YouTube: youtube.com/@DarkFlorida411

📸 Follow us on Instagram: @darkfloridapodcast

☕ Buy me a spooky coffee: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida

📬 Email your stories or apply to be a guest: [email protected]