Bigfoot Preacher Dave Rogers Discusses Spiritual Sasquatch Research

So there's this episode of Untold Radio AM that just dropped, and honestly, it's one of those conversations that sticks with you long after it's over. Episode 306 features a guy named Dave Rogers, who goes by "the Bigfoot Preacher," and let me tell you, his take on Sasquatch research is something you don't hear every day. The show is hosted by Doug Hijek (yeah, the Monster Quest producer) and Jeff Pella Jr., and they spend a good chunk of time just chatting with Dave about his journey into the world of Bigfoot. What makes Dave different from a lot of researchers out there is that he doesn't just focus on the physical evidence, the footprints, the tree structures, the eyewitness accounts. For him, it's deeper than that. It's about faith, purpose, and what these encounters might actually mean on a spiritual level. Dave's based out of Arkansas, which is interesting because Arkansas has a long history of Sasquatch sightings. The Ozark region especially has had reports going back decades. There are areas down there with thick canopy cover, remote hollows, and plenty of water sources, basically the kind of terrain that would appeal to a large, reclusive primate trying to stay off the radar. Researchers have noted that Arkansas sits in a kind of sweet spot geographically, close enough to the Ouachita Mountains and far enough from major population centers that a family group could theoretically remain hidden for generations. The hosts mention that Jeff had actually been in Arkansas all week working, and they joke about the heat down there. Apparently it was sweltering, even by summer standards. But that kind of oppressive summer heat is actually when a lot of witnesses report activity, especially around water sources. Creeks, springs, river bottoms, those are hotspots for sightings in the South. One thing that really stood out about Dave's approach is how he frames the whole thing. He calls himself "Super Dave" too, which the hosts get a kick out of because it reminds them of Super Dave Osborne, the old stuntman character. But underneath the humor, Dave is serious about what he does. He sees Sasquatch encounters as something that can transform a person's life, not just a checkbox on a sighting map. The hosts also reference Curb Your Enthusiasm at one point, which is a fun aside, but the meat of the conversation is really about Dave's philosophy. He talks about how people who have these experiences often come away changed, and he tries to help them understand what happened to them, not just collect data and move on. There's also a "Weird and Fast News" segment in the episode where they cover some genuinely strange stories. One involves scientists turning cockroaches into search and rescue cyborgs by fitting them with tiny electronic backpacks. The idea is that these cyborg roaches could squeeze through collapsed buildings after earthquakes to find survivors. It's wild stuff, but also kind of unsettling if you think about it too long. They also talk about new findings suggesting the Milky Way might be bigger, heavier, and more lopsided than previously thought. The hosts get into a discussion about how science is never really "settled," which is a good reminder for anyone in the Sasquatch research community. Just because mainstream science dismisses certain phenomena doesn't mean the story is over. The galaxy itself keeps surprising astronomers, so why should Bigfoot be any different? There's also news about NASA's Skyfall Mars helicopter, which is the next generation drone designed to scout ahead for astronauts and search for caves and signs of ancient life on Mars. The hosts joke about the name, but honestly, a helicopter on Mars is a game changer for exploration. And if we're sending drones to other planets to look for signs of life, maybe we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss the idea that something large and unknown could be sharing this planet with us. The episode wraps up with some audience trivia and a giveaway, but the heart of it is really that conversation with Dave Rogers. If you've ever felt like your Bigfoot encounters meant something more than just a strange thing that happened in the woods, this is worth checking out. Dave gets it. He understands that for a lot of people, these experiences are spiritual, transformative, and deeply personal. Definitely worth a listen if you get the chance. The full episode is up on the Untold Radio Network channel, and it's a good one to have on in the background while you're doing whatever it is you do on a warm summer evening. Just maybe don't go wandering into the woods afterward, because Arkansas in July is no joke, and neither is whatever might be waiting out there.