Breaking Bad Actor Jesus Jr. Discusses Bigfoot Hunting and New Comic

So there's this podcast out there called "Don't Whistle at Night" that broadcasts out of New Orleans on the United Public Radio Network 107.7 FM, and the hosts Don Yazi and Darren Yazy recently had a really fascinating guest on their show. The guest? None other than Jesus Payan Jr., the man behind the Breaking Bigfoot Research Project. Now, Jesus might ring a bell for some folks who recognize him from his acting days. He's known for playing Gonzo on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and he's also been in films like Two Guns (where he apparently told Mark Wahlberg to suck his chicken, which is hilarious) and even squared off against John Cena in a wrestling match. The man has lived quite the life before stepping back from Hollywood to chase after something a little more... hairy. These days, Jesus spends his time hunting for Sasquatch in his neck of the woods down in Muscalachi, tattooing (he's been in the ink game for over 30 years), writing books, and creating comic books. Speaking of which, he's got a wild project dropping in 2026 called "Breaking the Dead" — a mashup of Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead that supposedly explains how Walter White's meth empire somehow led to the zombie apocalypse. There's been a long-running fan theory that both shows exist in the same universe, with Easter eggs hidden throughout The Walking Dead, and Jesus decided the fans deserved an actual answer. Pretty cool, right? But the Bigfoot stuff is where it gets really interesting. Jesus has been out there doing the work, investigating sightings and documenting encounters. During the chat, he mentioned a sighting along the San Juan River that apparently isn't too far from where some childhood sightings happened, which adds another layer to the whole thing. The San Juan River area in the Four Corners region has long been considered Sasquatch territory by researchers, with thick wilderness and plenty of cover for a large, reclusive hominid to stay hidden. The hosts and Jesus also touched on some other hotspots worth keeping an eye on. Jerome, Arizona came up — a town that's already got a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in the Southwest, with a history involving bones being mixed into concrete for walkways (which, yeah, probably explains a lot). Farmington, New Mexico got some love too, with Jesus describing it as a "weird town" full of cryptic everything, including UFO activity. The Four Corners region in general has been a hotbed for high strangeness — Sasquatch sightings, UFO reports, and Native American legends all overlapping in ways that make researchers scratch their heads. One of the coolest announcements from the episode was about an upcoming film festival in Gallup, New Mexico. Details are still coming, but it's going to be announced across TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, so anyone interested should keep their eyes peeled. Gallup sits right in the heart of Navajo country and has long been a gathering point for researchers, witnesses, and folks who just want to swap stories about the things lurking out in the canyons and forests. Another fun bit — there's a woman named Jenny out there who's been writing children's books about Sasquatch. She's got a whole series called "Little Bigfoot" with titles like "Little Bigfoot in White Sands," "Little Bigfoot in Space," and even one about going through wormholes. Jesus mentioned he's also written seven children's books that haven't been released yet, so there might be some friendly competition brewing in the kids' Bigfoot literature space. The comment section during the live broadcast was packed with names from the community — Squatching Rama New Mexico, Audacious Amber, Dead Wolf 66, Heidi Gold from Boulder, and a whole crew of folks from the Navajo Nation and beyond. It's always a good sign when the chat is buzzing like that during a Bigfoot-focused episode. Jesus invited Don and Darren down to Muscalachi to do some hunting together, and there's talk of linking up in Farmington too. If those meetups actually happen, the footage could be incredible. The Muscalero Apache homeland in New Mexico has its own rich tradition of Sasquatch-like beings, and having a researcher with Jesus's resources and connections out there could turn up some serious evidence. Honestly, this episode is worth the listen. Jesus brings a unique perspective to the research scene — someone who's used to the entertainment world but has clearly caught the Bigfoot bug in a big way. The combination of his acting background, his tattooing career, his comic book work, and his Sasquatch hunting makes for a pretty entertaining conversation. Plus, any episode that drops hints about a Breaking Bad/Walking Dead crossover comic AND Bigfoot research is going to grab attention. Check out the full episode on the Don't Whistle at Night YouTube channel when you get a chance. It's a long one with plenty of community interaction, and there's something in there for just about anyone interested in the unknown.