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11/5/25 - The Haunted Wilderness: Ghosts, Bigfoot and the Search for Truth

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Paul and Krista take your questions about all things ghost and Bigfoot related. Check out https://paranormalamongus.com/ for much more information on this show as well as a link to get your very own Paranormal Among Us merchandise. On the go? Take every ...

Highlights

In this episode, Paul and Krista dive into listener questions and personal reflections—blending lighthearted banter with candid conversations about alcohol, trauma, creativity, and the enduring allure of cryptids like Bigfoot and Dogman.
02:56
White Castle burgers are either loved or hated, often depending on whether one grew up with them
08:31
Beer before liquor, never sicker
13:58
Alcoholism is only a problem if it affects work, home life, or safety
19:28
Krista saw a fae creature in a barn in Washington, Missouri
27:33
Krista finds a baby Dogman and decides to raise it to be kind
43:28
Will seems to have a natural connection with Bigfoot, and like spirits in haunted locations, Bigfoot may recognize those who frequent an area
48:59
A twisted tree near Bigfoot Highway might be related to Bigfoot
52:01
The new podcast 'The Voice of the Unknown' covers serial killers in the Ozarks and a town that disappeared
1:00:44
Writing about the son-in-law's abuse and its impact on the family is a deliberate therapeutic act
1:03:50
Writing about personal losses has been therapeutic, and they're no longer ashamed to talk about them
1:09:15
They mention preferring Instagram over TikTok, the usefulness of YouTube for learning, and reminisce about AOL's old dial-up.
1:12:18
MySpace was one of the first social media platforms they remember using
1:21:36
The Alabama conference on January 31st will feature Paul, Brian, Natalie, Greg, Jilly, Adam Davis, Martin Groves, and Steve Coles
1:27:35
Donny, BMR, and Monica host the weekend and weekday shows

Chapters

How do holiday meals and childhood food memories shape our sense of comfort?
00:00
What late-night diner runs and drink rules reveal about real-world self-care?
05:44
When does drinking stop being social—and start affecting your safety or relationships?
11:06
What happens when a passed-out night leads to debating Bigfoot versus Dogman?
16:48
Could Bigfoot be tied to ancient spirits—or even other worlds?
22:30
What did the Emmaus Bigfoot weekend really capture beyond footprints and knocks?
35:49
Where are the next haunted woods—and who’s guiding us there?
46:03
What eerie Ozarks stories are hiding in plain sight along old highways?
52:01
How do you turn real Missouri towns—and real family pain—into powerful fiction?
57:31
Why does writing about grief, divorce, and suicide feel like stepping out of the dark?
1:03:50
What made AOL dial-up feel more human than today’s algorithmic feeds?
1:09:15
Why did MySpace feel like home—and what happened to the rappers with 10,000 friends?
1:12:18
How does a single period in a text change everything in group chat?
1:15:33
What’s really happening behind the scenes before the Alabama conference fires up?
1:27:35

Transcript

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