When Real Life Gets Stranger Than Fiction: Cryptids, Close Calls & Stories Worth Telling with Robert

What if some of the strangest stories you’ve ever heard actually happened?In this episode of Mind, Money & Medicine, Favour speaks with Robert O. Bowers, a storyteller, outdoorsman, and self-published author whose writing is rooted in decades of experiences hunting, fishing, working outdoors, and encountering things he couldn’t always explain.After a 43-year career with ODOT, Rob turned his attention fully to writing. His work ranges from his four-volume Campfire Tales From Uncle Rob series, based on true experiences, to fiction including Red Eyes at Black Mesa and the Have Dog Will Travel series.Rob talks about the strange and unexplained encounters he has experienced while outdoors, his fascination with cryptids, and why places far from the everyday world can produce stories that stay with you.We also explore the difference between writing true stories and fiction, how real-life experiences find their way onto the page, what years of hunting and fishing have taught him about observation and patience, and why it’s never too late to start pursuing a creative life.Whether you’re fascinated by cryptids, love a good campfire story, or simply wonder what can happen when you pay attention to the unexpected, this conversation offers plenty to think about—and a few stories you may not forget.Explore Robert Bowers’ Books📚 Robert O. Bowers on Amazon: Robert O. Bowers — Author Page⁠Check out Campfire Tales From Uncle Rob, Have Dog Will Travel, Red Eyes at Black Mesa, and his collection of short stories.Stay Connected with Mind, Money & MedicineFollow Mind, Money & Medicine on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and subscribe on YouTube for more conversations about life, creativity, personal growth, health, relationships, career, and the experiences that shape us.