Podcast Summary
Addressing car issues with a free scan and consultation from O'Reilly Auto Parts: Promptly address warning signs in your car with a free scan and consultation from O'Reilly Auto Parts. Look forward to an interview with LA Marzulli on The Confessionals podcast about Bigfoot encounters and paranormal experiences.
It's important to address warning signs, such as a check engine light, promptly. O'Reilly Auto Parts offers a free scan and consultation to help identify the issue. Additionally, listeners can look forward to an upcoming interview with LA Marzulli on The Confessionals podcast. Jason, a guest on the show, shared his experiences with a Bigfoot encounter and the impact of an eerie experience in an old farmhouse had on him. Jason also runs the Sequoia Sasquatch Society. Expect the interview with LA Marzulli on May 20, 2017. Tony also shared personal news, announcing that he and his wife, Lindsay, are expecting a baby in December.
Childhood Encounters with Paranormal Entities: Some childhood experiences with paranormal entities can be terrifying yet intriguing, leaving a lasting impact on individuals.
The speaker shares his childhood experiences of encountering paranormal activities in an old farmhouse. He describes seeing a World War 1 soldier in his bedroom who would reassure him, and later, hearing and seeing a hand with long fingers and dark eyes crawl up the house's side and enter his room, transforming into different characters but always keeping the black eyes. The experiences were both terrifying and intriguing for the speaker, who felt hypnotized but managed to ward off the entity by asserting his presence. These encounters were unlike his experience with the soldier, which he could rationalize as a ghost. The speaker hopes that sharing his story might resonate with others who have had similar experiences.
A haunting childhood memory of a soldier figure: Childhood memories can include both wonder and terror, leaving lasting impacts on our lives.
The speaker's childhood was filled with both wonder and terror. The most memorable terrifying experience was encountering a mysterious figure dressed as a soldier, which left a lasting impression on him. The soldier was transparent at times and had a silvery, shiny face. The encounter occurred in a house where the speaker's aunt had passed away, and they later found old combat boots in the attic. The speaker, who had always been fascinated with war movies, believed the soldier was a different entity from the terrifying figure that entered his room. The experience left him with a sense of unease and a vivid memory that he couldn't forget, even as he grew older. The encounter also highlighted the complexity and layers of his childhood experiences, which included both joy and fear.
Encounter with a Mysterious Entity: A speaker recounts an encounter with a humanoid entity with long arms and hypnotic eyes in their childhood home. Despite the terrifying experience, they shared it with the current owner who reported strange occurrences.
The speaker had an encounter with a mysterious entity in the attic of their childhood home. This entity was described as being humanoid in shape but with abnormally long arms and fingers. It was roughly the height of an average adult male, and its eyes were hypnotic and remained constant in shape despite the entity's changing form. The speaker was terrified but managed to regain control and ask the entity to leave. The entity's appearance reminded the speaker of Fred Flintstone, and they have since been unable to watch the live-action Fred Flintstone movie due to the association. The house where this encounter took place has since been remodeled and sold multiple times, but the speaker reconnected with the current owner and shared their experience. The owner reported hearing old country music and sounds of parties in the house, especially during remodeling, suggesting that the entity may still be present.
Childhood encounters shaping us: Acknowledging and processing childhood experiences, even the confusing ones, is crucial for personal growth.
Our experiences, even those that seem frightening or inexplicable during childhood, can shape us in significant ways. The speaker recounted an encounter with a transforming entity that left a lasting impact on him. He described it as a monster initially, but it morphed into familiar, kid-friendly characters like Mickey Mouse and Fred Flintstone. The speaker believed there were two possible explanations: the entity was trying to mimic familiar forms to comfort him, or it was revealing different aspects of itself. Regardless, the soldier-like figure that initially appeared was distinct from the transforming entity, as the energy he felt from each was vastly different. This encounter served as a trigger for the speaker to suppress his experiences, but it ultimately came back to haunt him. The lesson here is that it's essential to acknowledge and process our experiences, even the difficult or confusing ones, to better understand ourselves and grow.
An otherworldly figure with elongated limbs and mask-like face: The speaker encountered a strange, humanoid figure with elongated limbs, abnormally long fingers, and a mask-like face, leaving them with a feeling of unease.
The speaker described an otherworldly experience where they saw a figure that resembled a moving picture book, with pages rapidly flipping and a creature with elongated limbs and a mask-like face. The figure was pale, grayish, whitish, or yellowish in color and had no discernible facial features besides black eyes that gave the speaker a sick feeling. The creature was not completely black as the speaker initially imagined, but rather had a slick, non-organic appearance. The figure was humanoid in shape with two legs and two arms, but its limbs were elongated and its fingers were abnormally long. The speaker could not recall the exact color of the figure or the room, but remembered it as having a white, whitish, yellowish color. The figure had a chin and a stretching appearance, but it looked like it was wearing a mask or helmet. Overall, the speaker's description conveyed a sense of unease and otherworldliness.
Childhood Encounter with an Unknown Entity: A man recalls an inexplicable encounter with a non-human entity during his childhood, which he believes he lost the ability to perceive as he grew older due to skepticism and other factors.
The speaker described an encounter with an inexplicable, non-human entity during his childhood, which he is certain was not a dream or hallucination. The entity, which had no discernible facial features, appeared suddenly in his room, emitted a bright light, and then disappeared through the window. The speaker's mother dismissed his account as a bad dream, but he was fully awake at the time. He believes that as he grew older, he lost his ability to perceive such phenomena due to exposure to skepticism and other factors. Despite the lack of explanation, the memory of this encounter has stayed with him throughout his life.
Strange occurrences on a childhood farm: Despite unusual experiences, the speaker learned to keep quiet and focus on farm life demands
Growing up on a farm, the speaker had to learn to keep quiet about unusual experiences due to the demands of farm life. During his childhood, around the age of 11 or 12, the family farm experienced strange occurrences, including the mysterious deaths of their livestock and pets. Initially, they assumed wild animals like coyotes were responsible, but when the speaker's rabbit hutches were found damaged, they suspected neighbor kids. However, the animals were found dead with their limbs chewed off and in unusual places, leading the speaker to suspect something more sinister. Despite his concerns, he was told it was just the older kids playing tricks on him. The speaker had to learn to keep quiet about these incidents to avoid getting in trouble and focus on the farm work, which included milking cows, raising chickens, and tending to the land. The farm was mostly wooded, and the family lived near a swamp, making it easy for strange occurrences to go unnoticed. Overall, the speaker had to learn to keep quiet about unusual experiences to focus on the demands of farm life.
Mysterious Livestock Deaths on a Farm: Unexplained livestock deaths with no bite marks and unusual attack methods left a family puzzled, while a brother's claim of 'big monkey people' added to the mystery.
During one summer in 1981, the speaker and his family experienced a series of mysterious livestock deaths on their farm. They found a goose with its neck and legs torn off, a calf with its head twisted off and no bite marks, and cows that had broken legs and no signs of wild animal attacks. The family assumed it was dogs, but the lack of bite marks and unusual methods of attack left them puzzled. The strangest incident occurred when the speaker's brother claimed to have seen "big monkey people" chasing him in the woods. The family dismissed it as a prank or a hallucination, but the brother remained shaken and refused to discuss it. The following summer during blackberry picking season, they continued their farming activities without further unexplained incidents. While the exact cause of the livestock deaths remains unknown, the speaker's experiences highlight the mysterious and unexplained events that sometimes occur in rural communities.
Childhood memory of a blackberry patch encounter: Unexpected experiences during childhood, even those initially unpleasant, can shape our memories and impact us in meaningful ways
An unexpected encounter in a blackberry patch during a childhood berry picking contest left a lasting impression on the speaker. The experience was made possible by taking an alternate route through the woods instead of the usual tractor road. The speaker's cousin, who was younger and more sensitive, had a meltdown and ran away, leaving the speaker to continue picking alone. However, the experience was not entirely unpleasant as the speaker was able to fill his butter bowl and win the contest. The encounter was also marked by the distinct sound of a whistle, which initially seemed like a prank but turned out to be coming from a nearby farmer checking on his livestock. This memory remains vivid in the speaker's mind, highlighting the significance of small, seemingly insignificant experiences in childhood.
Ignoing warning signs can lead to unexpected dangers: Addressing issues promptly can prevent unexpected dangers and seeking help from trusted friends can provide comfort and support.
Ignoring warning signs, like a check engine light, can lead to unexpected and potentially dangerous situations, much like the speaker's encounter with a monster in his childhood. The importance of addressing issues promptly was emphasized through the offer of free check engine light scans at O'Reilly Auto Parts. Additionally, the speaker's experience of encountering something unexplainable and terrifying underscores the impact of fear and the importance of having trusted friends and confidants to share experiences with. The story serves as a reminder to not suppress emotions and to seek help when needed.
Embracing difficult experiences for growth: Find meaning and growth in past experiences, even the difficult ones, and be understanding and compassionate towards others' experiences
Everyone deals with experiences in their own way, and sometimes those methods may not be healthy or productive in the moment but can lead to growth and understanding later on. The speaker in this conversation shared an experience from her past where she felt traumatized after encountering a creature she believed to be Bigfoot at a young age. At the time, she dealt with the emotion by suppressing it and avoiding situations that might bring up the memory. However, as she grew older, she came to see the experience as a gift and a valuable part of her story. She learned that it was not the experience itself that was damaging, but how she had handled it. By sharing her story, she hopes to encourage others to embrace their experiences, even the difficult ones, and to find meaning and growth in them. The speaker also emphasized the importance of being understanding and compassionate towards others' experiences, as everyone's reactions and coping mechanisms may be different.
Unexpected connections from sharing experiences: Sharing your passions and experiences, even at a young age, can lead to meaningful friendships and unexpected opportunities.
The power of reaching out and sharing one's experiences, even at a young age, can lead to meaningful connections and unexpected opportunities. The speaker, who has a passion for Bigfoot, wrote a letter to Robert Morgan when he was a teenager, not realizing they were two different people. Years later, he met Robert Morgan at a Bigfoot conference and shared his story. This encounter led to a friendship with Robert Morgan and later with Bob Gimlin, a famous Bigfoot witness. The speaker also learned that sharing his experiences, despite potential judgment or disbelief, can be therapeutic and lead to valuable conversations. This story illustrates the importance of following one's passions and the potential for serendipitous connections.
Sharing experiences and being authentic: Authenticity and sharing experiences can provide healing in both recovery and Bigfoot encounters. Trust, cleanliness of thought, and helping others are important principles to apply in both communities.
Sharing experiences and talking about them openly can help alleviate the burden and provide healing. The speaker, who has experience in recovery and a Bigfoot encounter, emphasizes the importance of being authentic and not keeping secrets. He shares how his select group of friends serves as his recovery group, allowing him to be himself without the need to put up a front. He also applies this principle to his Bigfoot encounters, using it as an opportunity to help others and share his experiences to prevent them from suffering in silence. The speaker also mentions the importance of trust, cleanliness of thought, and helping others in both the recovery and Bigfoot communities. He encourages not ignoring issues, such as a check engine light, and using experiences to help others, which in turn helps the speaker as well. Regarding his encounter with Bigfoot, he went back to his brother and shared his experience, but he's unsure of the exact year or what his brother's response was.
Brother's Tales of Strange Occurrences in Woods: Speaker finds validation and connection through brother's stories of unexplained events in the same woods where he had his Bigfoot encounter.
The speaker's brother, who lived near the location of the speaker's Bigfoot encounter, had also shared stories of strange occurrences in the same woods with his children. The speaker discovered this when his nephew mentioned it to him during a conversation about the deer and the missing bag of dog food. The nephew recalled his father warning them about certain parts of the woods and sharing tales of unexplained events, such as a deer being taken by something unseen and a tree being moved to block a sidewalk. These stories, along with the nephew's description of the dogs' behavior and the discovery of a child's footprint near the spring, provided the speaker with validation and a sense of connection to his brother's experiences. Despite not discussing the matter openly, the speaker was comforted by the knowledge that his brother shared similar beliefs.
Pennsylvania's Bigfoot Paradise: A Witness's Encounter: A Pennsylvania hunting camp, teeming with woods, water, and isolation, may harbor a Bigfoot clan.
The described area in Pennsylvania, filled with vast woods, water, and animals, could potentially be a prime habitat for Bigfoot. The witness encountered an encounter with a possible Bigfoot, which was trying to distract him to let another one escape. The area, which is a hunting camp, has been a hotspot for Bigfoot sightings and feels like a "Bigfoot paradise" due to its abundant cover and isolation. The witness's experience highlights the importance of understanding the vastness of the country and the potential for unique wildlife habitats. Despite the emotional impact of the encounter, the witness believes that there may be a whole clan of Bigfoot living in the area.
Witness describes feeling and touching Bigfoot's soft, clean hair and recounts another witness's encounter with a leather-like hand: Witness shares his belief in Bigfoot's humanity, describing it as a being with a soul and empathy, while also acknowledging varying degrees of aggression in encounters and the importance of safety measures like camping with a dog.
The witness in the discussion describes feeling and touching what he believes to be the hair of a Bigfoot creature, which he remembers as being soft and clean, similar to horse mane. He also shares a story of a witness who reported being touched by a Bigfoot creature, whose hand felt like a baseball glove or leather. The witness expresses his belief that Bigfoot is not an animal, but rather a being with a soul and empathy. He also mentions the existence of different types of Bigfoot encounters, some more aggressive than others. The discussion also touches upon the witness's personal experiences with camping in areas known for Bigfoot sightings and his preference for camping with his dog for safety reasons. Despite potential dangers, the witness continues to explore and seek out information about Bigfoot encounters.
From skeptic to open-minded Bigfoot researcher: Initially skeptical, a Bigfoot researcher's perspective evolves through continuous learning and growth, embracing various possibilities beyond physical creatures.
Exploring the world of cryptids and paranormal phenomena, such as Bigfoot, is a complex and multifaceted journey. As one delves deeper into the subject, new questions and theories arise, leading to a greater understanding of the depth and complexity of the topic. When the speaker first started his Pennsylvania Sasquatch Research group, he believed he could quickly solve the mystery of Bigfoot. However, as he learned more, he realized that there were many branches to this topic, some of which were mysterious and even spooky. His perspective evolved from a staunch belief in physical creatures to an open-minded acceptance of various possibilities. He encourages keeping an open mind about the topic, as there are still many unanswered questions. The speaker's initial interest in Bigfoot was sparked during couples therapy when his therapist suggested he find someone with a similar experience. This led him to Google Bigfoot for the first time at the age of 40. He also applies recovery principles to the Bigfoot world, recognizing that the journey is not always about finding quick solutions but rather about continuous learning and growth.
Exploring Bigfoot: The Importance of Humility and Open-Mindedness: Maintaining an open mind and collaborating with others can lead to valuable insights in the search for Bigfoot, despite the complexities and unknowns involved.
Having a humble attitude and being open-minded are crucial when exploring unknown territories, such as the search for Bigfoot. Jason shared his personal experience of initially getting involved in the community and falling into the wrong group, but eventually finding the right people and resources. He emphasized the importance of understanding that there is still much to learn and that collaboration between different perspectives can lead to significant progress. Jason recommended the book "Enoch" by Autumn Williams as a valuable resource for newcomers to the topic, and encouraged respectful dialogue between various communities, including science and Bigfoot enthusiasts. In essence, the journey towards discovery is often long and complex, but maintaining an open mind and a collaborative spirit can lead to valuable insights.
Embrace the unknown with unity and openness: Value individual stories and experiences, strive for understanding and empathy, and approach the unknown with curiosity rather than judgment
We should strive for unity and openness in the exploration of the unknown, whether it's through science or non-scientific beliefs. The speaker emphasizes that there's value in both approaches and that we can learn from each other rather than attacking each other's perspectives. He also encourages active listening and empathy towards those who hold different beliefs. The speaker's personal experiences with Bigfoot and music demonstrate the potential impact of openness and the importance of valuing individual stories and experiences. Ultimately, the message is to approach the unknown with a positive and curious mindset, rather than discounting or discrediting others based on their beliefs.
Embrace Your Passions Late in Life: It's never too late to pursue your dreams and passions, seize the present moment, and utilize social media to share your work and build an audience.
It's never too late to pursue your passions and dreams, no matter your age or current circumstances. The speaker shares his own struggles with motivation and lost opportunities, but encourages others to take action and not let life pass them by. He emphasizes the importance of seizing the present moment and not putting things off, using the example of Johnny Cash's continued creativity late in life. The speaker also suggests utilizing social media platforms like Facebook as a simple and effective way to share your work with others and build an audience.
Engaging with like-minded individuals online leads to opportunities: Building a network of supportive connections can lead to unexpected opportunities and personal growth
Building connections and tailoring online experiences to engage with like-minded individuals can lead to unexpected opportunities. The speaker shared his personal experience of growing his Facebook friends network to over 1400, primarily consisting of people interested in cryptids and the paranormal. He emphasized the importance of catering to this audience as they are the most receptive to his content. The speaker also mentioned the concept of "six degrees of separation," explaining that everyone you need to know is just a few connections away from someone you already know. He also shared a story about a waitress who went viral and landed opportunities in the entertainment industry, emphasizing the potential reach and impact of social media. The speaker's background included a history of struggles, but he emphasized the importance of learning from past mistakes and making positive changes in one's life. Overall, the key takeaway is that building and engaging with a supportive network can lead to unexpected opportunities and personal growth.
