Join hosts Paul and James for Part 2 of an in-depth conversation with Alton Higgins, the Patriarch of the NAWAC. We discuss a wide range of topics from Alton's background, his introduction to the topic of Bigfoot, and his many adventures in the

Apes Among Us Episode 16: A Conversation With Alton Higgins Part 1

Apr 19th, 2024 1h 1m

In this long overdue episode, join hosts Paul and James for Part 1 of an in-depth conversation with Alton Higgins, the Patriarch of the NAWAC. We discuss a wide range of topics from Alton's background, his introduction to the topic of Bigfoot,

Planet of the Mystery Apes, Chapter 2: Asia’s Almasty

Feb 28th, 2022 1h 27m

In a region that was once the running grounds of the Mongol hordes, khans, and warlords, stretching from the Caucasus to Mongolia and the borders of China, there in remote corners supposedly resides an enigmatic, wild, man-like species, general

Musings: Technology, Science, and the Pursuit

Aug 5th, 2021 1h 12m

Hosts Daryl Colyer and Matt Pruitt have a one-on-one conversation that covers a range of topics related to the NAWAC and its efforts, including: the conclusion of the 2021 summer operation in Area X; applying conventional wildlife photography p

Exploring Alternative Paths to Discovery

Dec 28th, 2020 1h 49m

Hosts Matt Pruitt and Daryl Colyer explore various alternatives to specimen collection in this new episode. A few updates regarding the summer operation and Hadrian's Wall are covered in the introduction, followed by a discussion with NAWAC mem

Hadrian's Wall: An Area X Update

Jul 21st, 2020 1h 40m

In this episode, join Matt and Daryl for an update on the North American Wood Ape Conservancy's field work in Area X. Guests include NAWAC Chairman Mike Mayes and Bud Mellicker, who have just returned from deploying an extensive camera-trap arr

Planet of the Mystery Apes, Chapter 1: South Africa’s Otang

Apr 1st, 2020 1h 8m

In this episode, host Matt Pruitt speaks with acclaimed South African wildlife researcher and author Gareth Patterson about his groundbreaking work with lions, elephants, and his recently revealed years of research into an as-yet-unstudied homi

Variance: 2019 Field Operation Recap

Mar 3rd, 2020 3h 8m

Join hosts Brandon, Matt, and Brian for their recap of the NAWAC’s 2019 summer field study, Operation Variance. While at the NAWAC’s Annual Strategic Retreat in February, the guys talked to a number of NAWAC members who had notable wood ape enc

2020 Training Camp

Feb 18th, 2020 1h 54m

Join hosts Brandon Lentz and Matt Pruitt in this episode of Apes Among Us for an exclusive inside look at how the NAWAC trains its citizen-scientist members. Lentz and Pruitt go onsite at the NAWAC’s 2020 Training Camp for discussions with and

From the Archives: Persistence in Area X

Jan 2nd, 2020 1h 27m

Go back in time with Brian Brown in this remixed, remastered nostalgic episode from the Bigfoot Show, originally recorded in August 2012, as he interviewed NAWAC (then TBRC) members who had just wrapped up their 2012 summer field study, Operati

November Team — A week in Area X

Nov 25th, 2019 2h 7m

On this episode of Apes Among Us, hosts Brandon Lentz and Brian Brown take you on a journey to a valley deep in the Ouachita Mountain Ecoregion designated “Area X” by the NAWAC. The men — as part of “November” team and along with two other team

Citizen Scientists

Oct 31st, 2019 2h 43m

In Episode 6 of Apes Among Us, entitled “Citizen Scientists,” hosts Matt Pruitt, Brandon Lentz, and Brian Brown discuss with NAWAC Chairman Michael Mayes and other NAWAC members their experiences, observations, and contributions as citizen scie

Shades of Gray

Sep 18th, 2019 1h 31m

On this episode of Apes Among Us, hosts Brandon Lentz, Matt Pruitt, and Brian Brown talk to North American Wood Ape Conservancy members who, while conducting observational field studies in the Ouachita Mountains, have observed an imposing gray

Soundscape X

Aug 24th, 2019 2h 6m

Screams, pops, whistles, and howls. Just some of the sounds we hear in the course of our research into the North American Wood Ape. When those sounds are recorded, they become evidence. Presented in this episode, a selection of recordings captu

Meeting Pruitt

Jul 6th, 2019 1h 4m

In Episode 3 of Apes Among Us, host Brandon Lentz chats with new AAU co-host Matt Pruitt about his background and the latest NAWAC observations in Area X.

Tag 7

Dec 24th, 2017 1h 50m

In August 2015, something happened in the mountains of the Ouachita range that had never happened before. This event was the culmination of a decade and a half of effort and learning by the members of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy and

Encounters

Oct 4th, 2016 2h 9m

In our inaugural episode, hosts Brandon Lentz and Brian Brown explore some notable wood ape encounters experienced and investigated by members of the NAWAC. Also discussed, the group's Ouachita Project Monograph.More information and show note

NAWAC Podcast Teaser 3: The music

Sep 26th, 2016 10m 1s

Join hosts Brandon Lentz and Brian Brown as they talk to Daryl Colyer, the creator of this podcast's theme song, "The Seekers." Last teaser! Next up, episode one!