BigFoot Live

The Bigfoot Live Radio Show-373 20 November 2013

·1 hr 14 min·5 clips
ABC reporter Bob Hallmark describes seeing a large creature run through the woods, forcing him to reconsider his Bigfoot skepticism.
The episode begins with an introduction by host Tom Biscardi, followed by a pre-recorded segment from ABC Television reporter Bob Hallmark, who recounts seeing a large creature and footprints in the woods, leading him to reconsider his skepticism about Bigfoot. Biscardi then discusses recent listener calls, including a story from Florida about a pit trap capturing creatures. The first live caller is 13-year-old Christian from Pennsylvania, who describes hearing wood knocks and seeing a creature with brown fur near his home, with co-host Marco Bill interviewing him. Biscardi returns and takes a call from Dave in Four Corners, who reports increased Bigfoot activity in his area and mentions the unresolved DNA press conference with Melba Ketchum. Next, Anthony from Virginia discusses his ongoing research, revealing that game cameras captured two unidentified individuals trespassing on his friend's property after a investigation, suggesting possible poaching. Biscardi and Anthony critique reality TV shows like Duck Dynasty and Turtle Man for mocking Americans and lacking substance, with Biscardi expressing frustration over shows profiting from stereotypes. Callers Rocky and Swede from Arkansas join, sharing stories about encountering people in gorilla suits during investigations and warning about the dangers of such pranks. The episode concludes with an open forum where Christian asks about creature sizes, leading to a discussion on the diversity of Bigfoot species, including small four-foot creatures and dog-faced variants, and mentions of smells associated with encounters. Biscardi closes by asking for prayers for Chuck Creel's father and thanking all guests.

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A skeptical reporter reconsiders Bigfoot evidence as the episode pushes back on TV caricature.

Bigfoot Live works best when it lets belief sit under pressure. Bob Hallmark, an ABC Television reporter in Tyler and Longview, describes arriving as a skeptic before footprints, dig marks in the sand, and the sight of what he took to be a very large creature moving fast through…

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You get a skeptical TV reporter, reported footprints, and a furious detour through Bigfoot television.

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