Talking Weird #193 Aper vs Woo with THE SASQUALOGIST_s Joseph Granda

About this episode

Joseph Granda discusses his film THE SASQUALOGIST and the differing beliefs about Sasquatch.

Joseph Granda has a multifaceted career in the entertainment and art worlds. Trained in NYC under the esteemed William Alderson in the Meisner technique, Joseph's journey spans stage, film, and visual arts. Joseph returns to Talking Weird to chat about his just released feature film - THE SASQUALOGIST - which looks at Bigfoot and the people who are obsessed with the mystery. Watch the film here: https://merkelfilms.com/programs/the-sasqualogist Visit the official page for the film here: https://thesasqualogist.com/ Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSgwbejeGsQ Joseph has this to say about his approach to the Bigfoot subject: "During my research for the film, I delved into the world of Sasquatch enthusiasts, discovering a diverse community united by their love, reverence, and unwavering belief in this enigmatic creature. Within this community, there are two distinct factions: the "Apers," who view Sasquatch as a yet-to-be-discovered hominid, and the "Woos," who perceive it as an otherworldly being. With this film, I sought to navigate the complex terrain of Sasquatch lore with respect, infusing it with subtle humor and presenting compelling evidence for both…

People in this episode

Host: Untold Radio Network

Guest: Joseph Granda

Topics covered

• Bigfoot
• Sasquatch
• film
• enthusiasts
• mystery
• entertainment

Keywords

• Bigfoot
• Sasquatch enthusiasts
• THE SASQUALOGIST
• Joseph Granda
• film
• mystery
• Apers
• Woos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Merkel Films

Books & works: THE SASQUALOGIST

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