We talk to film director Dan Wayne and three time world champion taxidermist Ken Walker, about Dan's new documentary Big Fur. 

Big Fur is not a typical documentary on taxidermy, it's much bigger than that...Way BIGGER. 

"Big Fur" follows world champion taxidermist Ken Walker as he creates, teaches, competes, and judges taxidermy competitions. Walker, who specializes in re-creating extinct and endangered species out of other animals' hides, has worked as a taxidermist at the Smithsonian and has been featured in National Geographic and in the book "Still Life: Adventures in Taxidermy."    Walker lives on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies where folks have regular Bigfoot encounters and still hunt and trap as a way of life. Is it possible that Bigfoot could exist in this remote and vast landscape? Walker’s argument is compelling; he can change minds in minutes.  hile “Big Fur” is primarily a biographical portrait, Walker’s story also functions as a lens that brings wilderness and wildlife conservation issues into sharp focus.   

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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 that book in the fall of 2024.

To order your copy of Dustin's book you can click this link from Amazon: The Abominable Snowman of California: Giant Footprints, Wooden Stompers, and the Making of an American Legend: Severs, Dustin: 9798398522709: Amazon.com: Books

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Book author Dustin Severs sits down with OTSG!

"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.

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Listen to Nikki's show here:  https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiColon

Nikki Colon from west Texas joins OTSG!

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 for his work at the intersection of Science and the Strange.  He is currently undertaking a Bigfoot DNA analysis project, asking for investigators to send him samples of anything they believe could hold potential DNA.

Learn more about Darby on his website:  https://darbyorcutt.com/#

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Professor Darby Orcutt from NCSU joins OTSG!

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 community. He continues to contribute with his research, striving to uncover the truth behind this enduring mystery through his dedication and experience.

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Check out Steve's podcast here:   https://www.youtube.com/@SquatchDTV

Find him on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Squatchdetective

Steve "the Squatchdetective" Kulls joins the show!

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 Lake Monster Mysteries, Tracking the Chupacabra, and Scientific Paranormal Investigation) and has won awards for his books, films, and podcasts. He is also co-founder of MonsterTalk and Squaring the Strange podcasts. 

Radford has been quoted as an expert by hundreds of media outlets including CNN, ABC News, BBC, CBC, The New York Times, Forbes, The New York Times Magazine, Fortean Times, and Wall Street Journal. He has also appeared on dozens of television shows including Good Morning America the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, and the National Geographic Channel. Radford has Masters degrees in education and public health and a Bachelors degree in psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society.

Taxidermist Creates Replica of Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot 'Patty'

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