Navajo Hosts Discuss Alaska's Mysterious and Deadly Sasquatch
Posted Sunday, August 09, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
If you've ever wondered whether Sasquatch encounters are always peaceful, this video might change your mind. A fascinating podcast episode recently surfaced on YouTube featuring hosts Don and Darren Yazi of "Don't Whistle at Night," who dive deep into the darker side of Bigfoot encounters — specifically the kind you might run into in the Alaskan wilderness.
The episode is Part 2 of their subarctic Sasquatch series, and it centers around a guest named Fred Roehl, who shares a genuinely chilling encounter with a Bigfoot that was far from friendly. The hosts make an important point right off the bat: not all Sasquatch encounters are warm and fuzzy. While many Indigenous communities, including their own Navajo Nation, have deep-rooted histories with these beings that often involve respectful coexistence, the Alaskan variety apparently doesn't mess around. This is a mysterious creature, and a deadly one at that.
What makes this video especially compelling is the cultural context the Yazi brothers bring to the table. As Navajo storytellers, they're no strangers to the paranormal. They openly discuss skinwalkers, witchcraft, and encounters with elemental spirits, little people, and UFOs — all from their own lived experiences on the Navajo Nation. They even have a Patreon where they share the more censored, mature content that can't be aired on radio, including firsthand accounts of dark magic practitioners and skinwalker run-ins.
During the episode, Don shares a personal story about doing a TikTok live from his home community of Raymond, Navajo Nation, where he opened up about his own paranormal experiences. After wrapping up the broadcast, he and his brother took a late-night drive down some dirt roads — and that's where things got interesting. The story cuts off right at a cliffhanger moment, but it's enough to leave you wanting more.
For anyone interested in Sasquatch research, this video is a must-watch. It challenges the cuddly Bigfoot stereotype and reminds us that these beings deserve respect — and sometimes, distance. The Alaskan wilderness has long been considered Sasquatch territory, with reports dating back decades of large, aggressive creatures that don't appreciate human intrusion. Researchers like John Bindernagel have documented how these beings likely occupy remote, untouched regions across North America, and Alaska's vast, sparsely populated landscape fits that profile perfectly.
Check out the full episode on the UFO Paranormal Radio YouTube channel. It's a wild ride that blends Indigenous storytelling with modern Sasquatch research, and Fred Roehl's encounter alone is worth the watch. Just maybe don't go whistling in the woods afterward.