From The Beatles to Bigfoot: The Story Behind SASQ'ET with Maxim Langstaff

What does producing history with the Beatles have in common with writing a novel about Sasquatch? For Maxim Langstaff, it's the same instinct: chasing a great story wherever it leads.Maxim Langstaff is a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated writer and producer whose work has reached millions worldwide, from producing The Making of Sgt. Pepper with Sir George Martin, to creating John Denver's acclaimed Wildlife Concert, to helping lead a $100 million fundraising effort for the Wildlife Conservation Society. SASQ'ET, his first novel, brings that same blend of serious research and cinematic storytelling to one of the world's most enduring mysteries.In this episode, Maxim shares what led him from working alongside music legends to writing his debut novel, the real historical evidence behind the Sasquatch mystery that inspired SASQ'ET, and what years in major media production taught him about turning research into a story readers can't put down. He also opens up about why humans are drawn to mystery and the unknown, and where he personally lands on whether Bigfoot is real.WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:- The path from producing the Beatles and John Denver to writing his first novel- The real historical evidence behind the Sasquatch mystery- Turning years of research into a page-turning adventure novel- Lessons from working with music legends that shaped his storytelling- Why humans need mystery, myth, and the unknown- Does Maxim believe Bigfoot is real?CONNECT WITH MAXIM LANGSTAFF:Website: maximlangstaff.comBook: sasqetthebook.com