Field Notes from the Unknown

This week’s episode is a short one, with Mackenzie bringing us the legend of the Gray Man of Pawleys Island. 👻🌊

According to legend, seeing the Gray Man is actually a warning and supposedly a sign that you should get out of town before the storm hits. 🌪️

We dive into the history of the legend, reported sightings, different interpretations of who or what the Gray Man might be, and why his story has continued to stick around for generations.

So, is the Gray Man a ghost, a warning passed down through generations, or something else entirely?

In this episode, we’re heading down a rabbit hole involving the Smithsonian Institution, alleged giant skeleton discoveries, and one very big question: Is the Smithsonian hiding evidence of giants? 👀

We explore reports of giant skeletons discovered across the United States, including historical accounts, strange case files, and claims that some discoveries were investigated or handled by the Smithsonian. We also dig into Native American legends and stories describing encounters with giants, and how these accounts have become part of the larger mystery.

Join us as we sort through the reports, the legends, and the conspiracy theories surrounding the Smithsonian and the alleged existence of giants. And naturally, we start making plans for a Smithsonian field trip. 😂

This week Mackenzie is going to tell us about Thunderbirds! 🦅

But first, Mackenzie gives us the rundown on her trip to Phenomecon before we dive into the strange stories surrounding these massive, legendary birds.

Of course, Casey has her own thoughts… including trying to convince Mackenzie that getting picked up by a Thunderbird might not actually be that bad. Needless to say, Mackenzie was not convinced.

And because Kit refuses to let us record an episode without her, you may hear a little background commentary from her throughout the episode. 🐾😂

What would you rate the Thunderbirds?

In this episode, we take a few unexpected side roads before heading into the folklore surrounding one of the strangest creatures from the Potomac River Valley. 🐺👀

We start things off talking about cryptid-themed games and products, folklore, superstitions, and, of course, our shared love for animals. Because apparently, we can’t stay on topic for too long. 😂

Eventually, we make our way to the Snarly Yow a mysterious, dog-like creature said to haunt the Potomac River Valley. We dive into reported sightings, battlefield legends, Civil War-era hauntings, and encounters that continued even after the war.

But what exactly is the Snarly Yow? Is it a supernatural creature, a ghostly apparition, an unusually large animal, or something else entirely?

What would you rate it on the believability scale? 👀🐾

Mackenzie’s Bigfoot mini-series has taken us all over and into some seriously strange woods. 👣🌲

From the Grassman of the Midwest to the Skunk Ape hiding in the Florida Everglades, we’ve explored stories of massive, hairy creatures, mysterious footprints, strange vocalizations, and encounters that leave people wondering what they really saw.

Then we headed to the Pacific Northwest, Bigfoot’s unofficial home turf, to dive into famous stories like the Battle of Ape Canyon, Sasquatch nests, giant footprints, Paul Freeman’s controversial encounters, the Sierra Sounds, and of course… Patty. 👀

Along the way, we’ve asked some big questions: What would it actually take to prove Bigfoot is real? Could these sightings be misidentified animals, elaborate hoaxes, or evidence of something still hiding out there?

So, on a believability scale what do you rate bigfoot? 👣

In this episode, we head to the mountains of California to explore the mysterious legend of the Dark Watchers. 👀⛰️

These strange, towering figures are said to silently watch travelers from distant mountain peaks before disappearing without a trace. But what exactly are people seeing?

Join us as we explore the folklore, theories, and strange encounters surrounding one of California's most unsettling mysteries.

Would you want to encounter a Dark Watcher on a lonely mountain trail?

In this episode, Mackenzie continues her Bigfoot adventure with a trip to the Pacific Northwest! One of the most famous Bigfoot hotspots in the world. 👣🌲

We start with some fall vibes before jumping into the age-old question: what would it actually take to prove Sasquatch is a real species? Spoiler alert... that conversation gets a little controversial.

We also dive into Paul Freeman's controversial encounters and footage, the origins of the name "Bigfoot" in Northern California, and the strange Sierra Sounds.

Is Bigfoot hiding in the forests... or have we just gotten really good at telling stories about something lurking out there? 👀

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In this episode, we dive into the mysterious legend of the Water Babies of the American West, exploring their folklore, stories, and spiritual significance. 🌊

And no, these aren't the Water Babies you hear about in children's stories… and they definitely aren't cute. 😳

Are they dangerous creatures, spiritual beings, or something else entirely?

You tell us what do you think the Water Babies really are?

In this episode, Mackenzie continues her Bigfoot adventure with a possible Desert Bigfoot! 🌵👣

We head into the desert Southwest to explore Bigfoot reports from places like Arizona and New Mexico.

And because you know how our conversations go… somehow we end up imagining a Bigfoot bodybuilding competition in an alternate universe. 😂💪

Oh, and did we just discover… Vampire Bigfoot?! 🧛‍♂️👣

You tell us what would you rate the Bigfoots in this episode?

Ever had a moment in the woods where you felt like something was watching? 👀

This legendary North American cryptid is said to stay invisible, lurking behind trees or rocks, yet always watching. It’s described as a tall, slender, almost-human predator with long dark fur, a tail, and glowing eyes that only appear in darkness.

These stories keep loggers safe and conjure the wildest fears of being alone in the woods. But also.....they make you think....what’s out there hiding in plain sight?

Hidebehind - Wikipedia 

https://www.cryptidophilia.com/hidebehind-cryptid/ 

Hidebehind | Cryptid Wiki | Fandom 

Hidebehind: American Lumberjack Monster Folklore - Connect Paranormal Blog 

Beware the Hidebehind: Elusive Forest Predator Legend 

The Hidebehind: History and Curse of America’s Shadow Predator | Tasarla Romaney 

The Hidebehind 

Hidebehind: The Unseen Predator of Lumberjack Lore 

Hidebehind - Forest Shadow Predator from North American Tales 

The Woods Devil - Is It Real?