Monsters in the Mist: Bigfoot, Mothman & America’s Cryptid Lore (Part 1 with Cryptozoologist Dr. Brian Parsons) — Ep. 12

What if the monsters we tell stories about… are still out there?In Part 1 of this special interview, Robert Barber talks with cryptozoologist Dr. Brian D. Parsons about the eastern U.S.'s most persistent legends—Bigfoot, Mothman, the Beast of Bladenboro, and the Loveland Frog.Explore how folklore, geography, and belief collide in these paranormal stories, and why the forest isn't the only place these creatures live—they haunt memory, maps, and even AI.🎧 This episode blends true stories, mythology, and the blurred line between hoax and horror.##Check out Dr. Parson's newest book, Eastern Cryptids, HERE🎧 Listen now to State of the Unknown—your go-to for haunted history, cryptid lore, and eerie encounters. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.Support the showSupport State of the UnknownIf you enjoy the show and would like to help support it, you can become a Sasquatch Supporter for $3 a month. Your support helps cover the costs of researching and producing the show, website hosting, distribution, and helping more people discover State of the Unknown.Membership is completely optional, and the show remains free for everyone.Become a Sasquatch Supporter on Patreon🔍 New episodes every Tuesday🌐 Visit stateoftheunknown.com for show notes and to submit your own story.📬 Questions, theories, or story ideas? Reach out at [email protected] or @stateoftheunknownpodcast.Some stories don’t stay buried.We go looking anyway.