Confessionals Podcast: Bigfoot Encounter in South Cherokee National Forest

A recent video posted on The Confessionals YouTube channel features a conversation between the host and a guest named Stephen, who has had his own personal experiences with cryptids. The two discuss Stephen's encounter in 2012, which he initially thought was a bear, but now believes was something else due to new evidence. Stephen shares his story of hunting in the South Cherokee National Forest of Monroe County with his 73-year-old father, who recently retired from a lifetime of logging. During their hunt, Stephen had an experience that he now believes was not a bear, but something else. The host and Stephen also discuss the importance of stories in the world of cryptid research. They mention how many people's interest in the topic was sparked by a story they heard, and how those stories can serve as a foundation for further evidence. Stephen goes on to share his belief that his role in the cryptid community may be as a storyteller, passing down the knowledge and experiences of others. He mentions his conversation with Timothy Alberino at the Blurry Creatures Blurry Con conference, where Alberino encouraged him to embrace his role as a storyteller. The conversation also touches on the paranormal, with Stephen mentioning his interest in the topic and his desire to do more research in that field. If you're interested in hearing more about Stephen's personal experiences and his thoughts on the role of storytelling in cryptid research, be sure to check out the full video on The Confessionals YouTube channel.