About this episode
This episode explores the legend of Bigfoot in Appalachia and its economic impact, featuring a reporter's journey in search of Sasquatch.
Appalachia is Bigfoot territory. In a big way. This week, we look at the mythical beast's legend, lore and sizable economic impact in the region. And we follow one reporter’s journey through the mountains and foothills of western North Carolina in search of Sasquatch. This episode originally published on July 18, 2024 and features a trip to the Western North Carolina Bigfoot Festival in Marion, NC. The 2026 festival is scheduled for August 29. Featuring: Emily Cataneo, reporter for The Assembly Links: Check out Emily's story on Appalachian Bigfoot culture at The Assembly here . You can find a transcript of the episode here . Cover image: Jerry Millwood walks into the woods in western North Carolina during a Bigfoot hunt with journalist Emily Cataneo. (Cornell Watson for The Assembly) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Guest: Emily Cataneo
Topics covered
- Bigfoot
- Appalachian culture
- mythical creatures
- economic impact
- Sasquatch
- reporting
Keywords
- Bigfoot
- North Carolina
- Appalachia
- Sasquatch
- Western North Carolina Bigfoot Festival
- Emily Cataneo
- mythical beast
- economic impact
- reporter journey
Mentioned in this episode
Places: North Carolina, Appalachia
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