Discover Bigfoots Ancient Roots: the Origin Story You Never Knew
Release Date: 11/20/2025
Tormenting Trees
Nature of Fear
On today’s special episode, in celebration of Arbor Day, we honor our wise wooden elders with several terrifying tree tales from around the globe and a new story that will leaf you barking for relief. Gather around the fire and join us as we explore the unknown horrors that await deep within the roots of these ancient beings. Email us! contact@natureoffear.com Instagram: @natureoffear Facebook: Nature of Fear X: natureoffear_ Resources: https://weirdnj.com/stories/devils-tree/ ...
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Haunted Hikes: Redwoods
Nature of Fear
When most people think of California’s Redwoods and rugged coastline, they picture beauty towering ancient forests, crashing waves, and quiet, untouched wilderness. But beneath that postcard-perfect image lies something far more unsettling. Strange encounters deep in the woods. Whispers of things seen but never explained. Along the cliffs and hidden coves, the ocean keeps its own secrets Email: contact@natureoffear.com Instagram: @natureoffear Facebook: Nature of Fear X: @natureoffear_ Resources: ...
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Throw Back Special
Nature of Fear
Gather around the fire and join me on this unique exploration, not into the unknown, but into already treaded ground still filled with mystery. Each unturned stone holds a story waiting to be told. In this episode, we’ll revisit the terrifying creatures and haunting locations from our previous nine episodes. From the ever-growing mysteries of the elusive Bigfoot to some of our more recent tales of hungry, scavenging canines and heck, maybe even a little bit of Skinny Baby to round things off. Email us! Facebook: Nature of Fear Instagram:...
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El Chupacabra
Nature of Fear
In the 1995 panic swept across Puerto Rico as farmers reported a creature, that drained blood from livestock, lurking in the just out of sight. They called it El Chupacabra. Alien experiment, diseased predator, or an undiscovered creature? Join us as we dig into the legend, the evidence, and the mystery that refuses to die. Email us! contact@natureoffear.com Facebook: Nature of Fear Instagram: @natureoffear X: @natureoffear_ Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chupacabra Expedition...
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A Wolfs Tale
Nature of Fear
Come join our pack as we adventure into the frozen wilderness of North America and into the lives of one of the most remarkable living creatures on this continent. Wolves. The ancestor of humanity's best friend and, in some cases, our worst enemies. Wolves have a long rocky history. From being one of the most feared predators on the planet to facing near extinction. In this episode we will be sharing a couple of our own stories about wolves, from the retelling of a real, tragic encounter to the fictional events of a terrifying wolf chase that might as well be real. We also have a bit of Trivia...
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Hauntings From Acadia National Park
Nature of Fear
In this chilling episode, we venture to Acadia National Park! The only national park in the Northeast and one of the smallest, yet it ranks in the top 10 most visited in the U.S. Haunted trails where spirits linger, legendary portals to the underworld like the eerie Devil's Oven, and a history of tragic drownings, and misfortunes await. Despite its compact size, Acadia boasts rugged mountains (including the highest point on the Atlantic coast), over 300 bird species, diverse mammals from moose to seals, and thousands of plants. Making its dark side all the more haunting. Light your campfires,...
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Weird Winter Whispers Part 2
Nature of Fear
**Before we begin, we want to let listeners know this episode contains discussion of suicide. Please take care while listening, and feel free to skip this episode if this topic is difficult for you. The fire is still crackling, the wind still howls, and Winter Whispers continues. In Part Two, we unravel the dark folklore of the Wendigo, the haunting tradition of Mari Lwyd, and the chilling conclusion of Skinny Baby. Tensions are high! Will Amy endure a second punishment in a row? There’s only one way to know… email: contact@natureoffear.com Instagram:...
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Weird Winter Whispers
Nature of Fear
We invite you into the long, cold nights where folklore stirs and ancient spirits roam. In this chilling episode, we gather unsettling tales born from winter’s darkest corners. Meet The Yule Cat, a monstrous feline said to stalk those who fail to heed tradition. Cross paths with Frau Perchta, the icy enforcer of order who rewards the diligent and punishes the wicked. Drift into the silent snowfields haunted by Yuki-Onna, the ghostly woman whose beauty is as deadly as the cold. And finally, encounter the eerie legend of Skinny Baby, a modern urban horror whispered among the bravest...
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What Waits in Pocomoke
Nature of Fear
Join us in this eerie exploration into the wilder side of the Pocomoke State Forest. From a mysterious, unmovable bible to the infamous Goatman of the Pocomoke River. We combine creepy, campfire storytelling with a semi-informative deep dive into these haunting events and of course a pinch of silliness to round out the experience. Let find out together why this is considered by many as one of the scariest places on earth. Send us your stories or episode recs: Facebook: Nature of Fear Instagram: @natureoffear X: @natureoffear_ Sources:
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Searching for Sasquatch: An Interview on the Unknown
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Cozy up next to the fire with us for a fascinating interview about Bigfoot. The stories, the sightings, and the mysteries that keep this legend alive. Whether you're a believer or just curious, this episode pulls you into the world of the unknown. A special thanks to Jeff for taking time out of his day to talk to us! Disclamer for the non-Michigan listeners: the UP is the upper peninsula of Michigan Link to the 4th of July video we discussed. Tell us what you think: Report sightings: Facebook: Nature of Fear ...
info_outlineSomething ancient watches from deep within the forest. Before “Bigfoot” was a tabloid headline, Indigenous nations knew it as Bukwas and Dzunukwa: a guardian of nature. A thief of children. A spirit of the wild. In this episode of Nature of Fear, we trace the origins of the legend from sacred Indigenous stories to the rock-throwing horrors of Ape Canyon. And discover why this shadow in the forest still makes our hearts race when the campfire dies.
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Sources:
: Ancient Monster Quest S1 E1 "Bigfoot"
: Monster Quest Native American Tales Surrounding Bigfoot S2 E9
: Chasing Bigfoot The Quest for the Truth S1 E1