Wild Thing

Wild Thing

Foxtopus Ink

Wild Thing is a long-form, narrative podcast about the obsessions that capture our imaginations. This sound-rich and deeply reported show examines the relationship between science and society—that point where scientific inquiry collides with our very human desire to find answers, even when there are none. Whether it's seeking out Sasquatch, looking skyward for extraterrestrial life, or probing the power of the atom, exploring the unknown helps us better understand ourselves. Every season, host Laura Krantz tackles a brand new topic, so be sure to start with the first episode for each one.

Listen Now: Blood Vines

Listen Now: Blood Vines

Blood Vines is a full-bodied podcast that uncorks the never-before-told story of the Licciardi family - one of the most powerful wine dynasties in California history - who almost brought down the entire industry over a bloody battle for succession. Grab a glass of your favorite wine and join me as we dive into a story that has notes of fraud and betrayal, capped off with a big finish... murder. Wondery and Foxtopus Ink present: Blood Vines. Listen to Blood Vines wherever you get your podcasts. Y

Feb 5, • 8:34

S1 Bonus Interview: In Memory of Peter Byrne

S1 Bonus Interview: In Memory of Peter Byrne

In memory of Peter Byrne, the longest-surviving member of the Four Horsemen of Sasquatchery. After looking for Bigfoot for decades, the 97-year-old tracker passed away in August 2023. Host Laura Krantz had the opportunity to interview him in 2017, and learned that his search for Sasquatch was only one adventure in a life that was jam-packed with them.

Mar 15, 2024 • 24:36

Introducing the new Wild Thing book

Introducing the new Wild Thing book

Announcing "The Search For Sasquatch", a middle-grade, non-fiction book based on the first season of Wild Thing! Both the hardcover book and the audiobook (narrated by Laura Krantz), will be out on October 11, 2022. Here's a sneak listen to the first chapter. The audiobook is available for preorder here and there's also a beautifully illustrated hardcover edition!

Sep 13, 2022 • 11:10

S3 Bonus Preview - Mutants

S3 Bonus Preview - Mutants

A faulty reactor overheats, melting through its containment unit and poisoning a nearby town with radioactive gas. A spacecraft pushes further into deep space, exploring new galaxies, powered by a small nuclear reactor. An ordinary scientist is struck by cosmic rays—and finds he has new powers. Fiction? Or fact? Or a little of both? Stories of nuclear peril and promise permeate American media, and especially comic books. A preview of a special bonus episode, in which we explore atomic comics and

Jul 20, 2022 • 4:43

S3 E9: An Atomic Future

S3 E9: An Atomic Future

What were the long-term effects of the SL-1 explosion? Nuclear power is a shrinking part of America’s energy picture; accidents and fear have tarnished it, and the old reactor fleet is reaching its end. Yet nuclear energy could provide a bulwark against the looming threat of climate change. Is it something we can make work for us, in spite of ourselves? Are the costs worth it in the long run? Sixty years on, what do we know—and are we better prepared? *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing!

Jul 12, 2022 • 34:08

S3 E8: Risky Business

S3 E8: Risky Business

Incidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima are often what comes to mind when we think about nuclear energy. Thankfully, events like these actually very rare. So does that mean the risks we associate with atomic power are as bad as we think? How good are we at actually assessing those risks? And can we make things even less risky by removing humans from the equation? That’s how some next generation projects hope to make nuclear energy safer. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscri

Jul 5, 2022 • 29:45

S3 E7: Half-Life

S3 E7: Half-Life

The aftermath of SL-1 highlighted a problem that we still haven’t solved, despite decades of searching for a solution: what to do with the waste. Our plans to store nuclear waste inside Yucca Mountain in Nevada fell through. So now what? Can we safely contain these materials? Should the waste be in one location, or many? How do we warn future generations about the dangers these materials pose? *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early, and exclusi

Jun 28, 2022 • 27:37

S3 E6: You Look Radiant

S3 E6: You Look Radiant

As firefighters and medical personnel staged operations at SL-1, a plume of radioactive gas silently made its way over the Idaho desert, creeping towards the nearby towns. How much of a risk did the explosion at SL-1 actually pose? And what does radiation actually do to the human body? We are constantly bathing in what’s called background radiation—so where is the line? How much is safe and how much is too much? *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode

Jun 21, 2022 • 34:09

S3 E5: Trust Issues

S3 E5: Trust Issues

The only three people who really knew what had transpired at SL-1 were dead, and it would take months to determine what likely happened—plenty of time for rumors and gossip to take hold. Was there a love triangle? A fight gone wrong? A murder suicide? A government cover-up? Or was all of this rumor and innuendo simply a distraction from the real problems? And, ultimately, what information could people trust? *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode ear

Jun 14, 2022 • 25:42

S3 E4: Chain Reaction

S3 E4: Chain Reaction

Two of the men working the reactor that night had personal problems. They hated each other. They fought with their bosses. And those problems could easily distract a man from his work—but what does that mean when you’re working with nuclear materials? At a reactor that, although managed by the military, seemed to be falling apart due to infrastructure issues, mechanical failures, and lackluster maintenance? *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode earl

Jun 7, 2022 • 22:48

S3 E3: A New(clear) Hope

S3 E3: A New(clear) Hope

The horrifying devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki proved the destructive capabilities of nuclear power. But, in the aftermath of World War II, we started to experiment with how we could use atomic energy for good. It was the dawn of a new era in science, and, in that spirit, thousands of men arrived in Idaho, including the men whose deaths would later signify the difficulty of achieving this atomic America. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode e

May 31, 2022 • 26:05

S3 E2: Out Of Little Things

S3 E2: Out Of Little Things

How did we figure out that such a tiny particle—an atom—held all that power? For that matter, what is an atom? A primer on the basics of atomic energy—including its destructive capabilities—to help us better understand the events that unfolded roughly 20 years later at SL-1. We’ll get a (basic!) lesson in nuclear physics from scientists, and explore some of the history that brought atomic power to the Idaho desert. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new epis

May 24, 2022 • 29:01

S3 E1: Close To Home

S3 E1: Close To Home

Two dead men. One man missing. A hole blown in the side of the reactor. A cloud of radioactive gas so hot, it was off the charts. What happened with the SL-1 reactor feeds into our deep fear about the dangers of nuclear energy. But we remain intrigued by the possibilities of an atomic future, especially at a time when we need clean energy more than ever. Are the risks worth the rewards? And have we learned from past mistakes? *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get ea

May 17, 2022 • 24:17

S3 Wild Thing: Going Nuclear Trailer

S3 Wild Thing: Going Nuclear Trailer

Back for its third season, Wild Thing uses science, history and culture to probe the realities of nuclear energy today, while analyzing our own fascination— and ambivalence—with all things atomic. What are the true risks? And what is the actual potential? Are we better at this than we were sixty years ago? And given our nature, are we humans even responsible enough to harness the power of the universe—and should we? Coming May 17, 2022

Apr 19, 2022 • 2:12

S2 Bonus Episode #12: Aliens and Zoology—An Interview With Arik Kershenbaum

S2 Bonus Episode #12: Aliens and Zoology—An Interview With Arik Kershenbaum

If we find them, aliens would be, well, alien, right? Maybe not as alien as we think. In his book, zoologist Arik Kershenbaum makes the case for why what we know about animals on Earth could reveal what aliens might be like, too. *Season 2 of Wild Thing is produced by Laura Krantz and Scott Carney. Editing by Alicia Lipinski Lincoln. Music and mixing by Louis Weeks.

Nov 4, 2021 • 38:11

S2 Bonus Episode #11: Seth Shostak and SETI

S2 Bonus Episode #11: Seth Shostak and SETI

Seth Shostak, chief astronomer with the SETI Institute and author of Confessions of an Alien Hunter, sits down to talk about SETI's mission, what they're looking for, and how they think about the search. *Season 2 of Wild Thing is produced by Laura Krantz and Scott Carney. Editing by Alicia Lipinski Lincoln. Music and mixing by Louis Weeks.

Oct 7, 2021 • 35:20

S2 Bonus Episode #10: MUFON 101 with Rob Siwatek

S2 Bonus Episode #10: MUFON 101 with Rob Siwatek

Rob Swiatek introduces us to MUFON—the Mutual UFO Network—whose mission is to collect reports of and investigate UFO sightings all over the US and the world. Swiatek has been with MUFON for decades and explains how the organization works and what they're looking for. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus early access to bonus interviews. Sign up now to listen and support the show. https://wildthing.supportingcast.fm/ *Season 2 of Wild Thing is produced by Laura

Sep 2, 2021 • 25:54

S2 Bonus Episode #9: Science and UFOs with Silvano Colombano

S2 Bonus Episode #9: Science and UFOs with Silvano Colombano

Silvano Colombano, a long-time NASA scientist, argues that the search for extraterrestrial life makes some erroneous assumptions. We talk to him about what those assumptions are, why they might be wrong, and how we might think differently about the search. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus early access to bonus interviews. Sign up now to listen and support the show. https://wildthing.supportingcast.fm/ *Season 2 of Wild Thing is produced by Laura Krantz and

Aug 5, 2021 • 29:32

S2 Bonus Episode #8: UFO Art with Frank Buffalo Hyde

S2 Bonus Episode #8: UFO Art with Frank Buffalo Hyde

*Become a subscriber! For $4.99/month, you’ll get upcoming episodes early, as well as access to subscriber-only bonus episodes. Go to https://anchor.fm/wildthing/subscribe to sign up! UFOs, aliens, other-worldly beings—all have appeared in art over the centuries (including, possibly, in Renaissance-era paintings). But some of the most recent depictions appear in the works of Frank Buffalo Hyde, an Onondaga artist who uses UFOs to talk about tribal histories and lore. *Wild Thing premium members

Jul 1, 2021 • 22:31

S2 Bonus Episode #7: Exoplanets with Sara Seager

S2 Bonus Episode #7: Exoplanets with Sara Seager

*Become a subscriber! For $4.99/month, you’ll get upcoming episodes early, as well as access to subscriber-only bonus episodes. Go to https://anchor.fm/wildthing/subscribe to sign up! While we hypothesized about exoplanets for years, it wasn't until recently that we could confirm their existence. Astrophysicist and MIT professor Sara Seager has been at the leading edge of the search for exoplanets. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus early access

Jun 3, 2021 • 30:22

S2 Bonus Episode #6: The Arecibo Telescope with Abel Méndez

S2 Bonus Episode #6: The Arecibo Telescope with Abel Méndez

*Become a subscriber! For $4.99/month, you’ll get upcoming episodes early, as well as access to subscriber-only bonus episodes. Go to https://anchor.fm/wildthing/subscribe to sign up! 2020—already not a great year—was made worse for astronomers when the Arecibo Telescope collapsed in Puerto Rico. Abel Méndez, an astronomer who grew up in the telescope's shadow, talks about the importance of Arecibo and what future plans may bring. *Another way to support Wild Thing is through Supporting Cast, wh

May 6, 2021 • 33:42

S2 Bonus Episode #5: Ancient Aliens? An interview with David Anderson

S2 Bonus Episode #5: Ancient Aliens? An interview with David Anderson

David Anderson likes the idea of aliens, but he’s not a big fan of the TV show Ancient Aliens. The archeologist has real problems with how the show portrays his chosen field and diminishes human achievements. But, he says, while the show is misguided, he also understands why these ideas about “pseudoarchaeology” are so appealing. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus early access to bonus interviews. Sign up now to listen and support the show. https://wildthing

Apr 1, 2021 • 33:31

S2 Bonus Episode #4: Mars! An interview with Sarah Stewart Johnson

S2 Bonus Episode #4: Mars! An interview with Sarah Stewart Johnson

Sarah Stewart Johnson is a planetary scientist who has worked on several Mars missions and is also the author of The Sirens of Mars: Searching for Life on Another World. She talks to us about her book, the latest mission to the Red Planet—the Perseverance rover—and why our closest neighbor holds such fascination for us Earthlings. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus early access to bonus interviews. Sign up now to listen and support the show. https://wildthin

Mar 4, 2021 • 36:38

S2 Bonus Episode #3: Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson

S2 Bonus Episode #3: Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his perspective on the rare earth hypothesis, the difficulty of wrapping one's head around the universe, and the problem with movie aliens. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus early access to bonus interviews. Sign up now to listen and support the show. https://wildthing.supportingcast.fm/ *Season 2 of Wild Thing is produced by Laura Krantz and Scott Carney. Editing by Alicia Lipinski. Music and mixing by Loui

Feb 4, 2021 • 41:31

S2 Bonus Episode #2: Interview with Joe Scott

S2 Bonus Episode #2: Interview with Joe Scott

In a wide-ranging interview, Joe Scott, the host of the popular YouTube series Answers With Joe and fellow science nerd, discusses panspermia, whether octopuses are aliens, and the rare earth hypothesis. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus early access to bonus interviews. Sign up now to listen and support the show. https://wildthing.supportingcast.fm/ *Season 2 of Wild Thing is produced by Laura Krantz and Scott Carney. Editing by Alicia Lipinski. Music and

Jan 7, 2021 • 33:28

S2 Bonus Episode #1: Interview with Clara Sousa-Silva

S2 Bonus Episode #1: Interview with Clara Sousa-Silva

In September 2020, just days before this podcast launched, scientists announced that they might have found evidence for life on Venus... or at least in Venus's atmosphere. We talk to Clara Sousa-Silva, one of the scientists involved, about the findings, what life on Venus might be like, and what the next steps might be. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus early access to bonus interviews. Sign up now to listen and support the show. https://wildthing.supportin

Dec 10, 2020 • 41:06

Clara Sousa-Silva

Clara Sousa-Silva

In September 2020, just days before this podcast launched, scientists announced that they might have found evidence for life on Venus... or at least in Venus's atmosphere. We talk to one of the scientists involved about their findings, what life on Venus might be like, and what the next steps might be. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus early access to bonus interviews. Sign up now to listen and support the show. https://wildthing.supportingcast.fm/ *Season

Dec 10, 2020 • 41:00

S2 E10: The Truth Is Out There

S2 E10: The Truth Is Out There

'Oumuamua is long gone—out of sight and almost impossible to reach. The excitement over it generated endless fascination about what (and who) might be out there. Ultimately, that’s what this search for extraterrestrial life represents—a series of questions that don’t have good answers and may never have them, not now, not in another millennia. So why search? What does it matter? What are we hoping to find? And what does it mean if we don’t find anything at all? *Become a premium subscriber to Wi

Nov 19, 2020 • 28:40

The Truth Is Out There

The Truth Is Out There

Oumuamua is long gone—out of sight and almost impossible to reach. The excitement over it generated endless fascination about what (and who) might be out there. Ultimately, that’s what this search for extraterrestrial life represents—a series of questions that don’t have good answers and may never have them, not now, not in another millennia. So why search? What does it matter? What are we hoping to find? And what does it mean if we don’t find anything at all? *Wild Thing premium members get acc

Nov 19, 2020 • 0:00

You Gotta Have Faith

You Gotta Have Faith

Our views on aliens can often be uplifting, offering a glimpse of a better, technologically-bright future, or a glimmer of hope about our ability to survive. In some cases, our thoughts about them are almost spiritual, as though aliens are divine beings. To understand why, we make a trip to Colorado’s UFO Watchtower, which has become something of a shrine for the alien faithful, and talk to author Sarah Scoles about why people place their faith in aliens and UFOs. *Wild Thing premium members get

Nov 12, 2020 • 0:00

S2 E9: You Gotta Have Faith

S2 E9: You Gotta Have Faith

Our views on aliens can often be uplifting, offering a glimpse of a better, technologically-bright future, or a glimmer of hope about our ability to survive. In some cases, our thoughts about them are almost spiritual, as though aliens are divine beings. To understand why, we make a trip to Colorado’s UFO Watchtower, which has become something of a shrine for the alien faithful, and talk to author Sarah Scoles about why people place their faith in aliens and UFOs. *Become a premium subscriber to

Nov 12, 2020 • 28:35

Popular Science (Fiction)

Popular Science (Fiction)

American culture is saturated with extraterrestrial and UFO references—and we still can’t get enough. Hollywood has raked in billions on alien-themed programming and it comes in every flavor you can imagine—from horror to camp to science fiction to documentary. What’s the cultural appeal? Why aliens as opposed to any other topic? How have these imagined aliens evolved as we have? *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus exclusive bonus episodes. Sign up now to lis

Nov 5, 2020 • 0:00

S2 E8: Popular Science (Fiction)

S2 E8: Popular Science (Fiction)

American culture is saturated with extraterrestrial and UFO references—and we still can’t get enough. Hollywood has raked in billions on alien-themed programming and it comes in every flavor you can imagine—from horror to camp to science fiction to documentary. What’s the cultural appeal? Why aliens as opposed to any other topic? How have these imagined aliens evolved as we have? *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early, and exclusive access to a

Nov 5, 2020 • 33:03

E.T. Phone Home

E.T. Phone Home

We’ve been broadcasting our presence for about 85 years now, with radio, television, and radar, essentially spamming space with all kinds of messages. What would we do if someone answers back? What if our message reaches someone, or something, hostile? Some argue that we should be trying to communicate with whoever might be out there. But who should do the talking? And what would we say? *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus exclusive bonus episodes. Sign up no

Oct 29, 2020 • 0:00

S2 E7: E.T. Phone Home

S2 E7: E.T. Phone Home

We’ve been broadcasting our presence for about 85 years now, with radio, television, and radar, essentially spamming space with all kinds of messages. What would we do if someone answers back? What if our message reaches someone, or something, hostile? Others argue that we should be trying to communicate with whoever might be out there. But who should do the talking? And what would we say? *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus exclusive bonus episodes. Sign up

Oct 29, 2020 • 36:42

Hear No Aliens, See No Aliens

Hear No Aliens, See No Aliens

To really look for intelligent extraterrestrial life, say scientists, we have to look way far out into space. A new set of initiatives—the Breakthrough Initiatives—are experimenting with cutting-edge technology to do just that. These new ideas, funded by private industry instead of the government, are the future of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence—and we hear from the scientists who are leading the charge. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus exclu

Oct 22, 2020 • 0:00

S2 E6: Hear No Aliens, See No Aliens

S2 E6: Hear No Aliens, See No Aliens

To really look for intelligent extraterrestrial life, say scientists, we have to look way far out into space. A new set of initiatives—the Breakthrough Initiatives—are experimenting with cutting-edge technology to do just that. These new ideas, funded by private industry instead of the government, are the future of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence—and we hear from the scientists who are leading the charge. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new e

Oct 22, 2020 • 34:00

S2 E5: Independence Day

S2 E5: Independence Day

In 2017, the nation’s prominent newspapers published outlandish-sounding stories about a secret UFO program run by the Pentagon. We talk to retired Navy pilot Ryan Graves who recalls seeing some weird objects and speak with Luis Elizondo, who supposedly ran this Pentagon program. What was the military looking for? What did they find? And what are they hiding? *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early, and exclusive access to all bonus episodes, no

Oct 15, 2020 • 33:01

Independence Day

Independence Day

Recently, the nation’s prominent newspapers published outlandish-sounding stories about a secret UFO program run by the Pentagon. We talk to retired Navy pilot Ryan Graves who recalls seeing some weird objects and speak with Luis Elizondo, who supposedly ran this Pentagon program. What was the military looking for? What did they find? And what are they hiding? *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus exclusive bonus episodes. Sign up now to listen and support the

Oct 15, 2020 • 0:00

Roswell

Roswell

For all the people who think there’s life somewhere out there in space, there are also those who think the best place to look for it is closer to home. Thousands of people claim to have seen UFOs or have had alien encounters and one of those most famous of these happened in 1947 in the desert outside Roswell, New Mexico. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus exclusive bonus episodes. Sign up now to listen and support the show. https://wildthing.supportingcast.f

Oct 8, 2020 • 0:00

S2 E4: Roswell

S2 E4: Roswell

For all the people who think there’s life somewhere out there in space, there are also those who think the best place to look for it is closer to home. Thousands of people claim to have seen UFOs or have had alien encounters and one of those most famous of these happened in 1947 in the desert outside Roswell, New Mexico. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early, and exclusive access to all bonus episodes, not to mention the warm fuzzy feeling tha

Oct 8, 2020 • 40:30

Doing The Math

Doing The Math

What’s the actual likelihood of extraterrestrial life? Especially intelligent life? 60 years ago, astronomer Frank Drake took a crack at calculating those odds and his famous Drake Equation still resonates with scientists and UFO enthusiasts alike. We breaks down the equation for us, piece by piece, and talks about the chance of finding something and whether we’re any closer to the answers. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus exclusive bonus episodes. Sign up

Oct 1, 2020 • 41:56

S2 E3: Doing The Math

S2 E3: Doing The Math

What’s the actual likelihood of extraterrestrial life? Especially intelligent life? 60 years ago, astronomer Frank Drake took a crack at calculating those odds and his famous Drake Equation still resonates with scientists and UFO enthusiasts alike. We breaks down the equation for us, piece by piece, and talks about the chance of finding something and whether we’re any closer to the answers. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early, and exclusive

Oct 1, 2020 • 38:32

What Is Life?

What Is Life?

We’re surrounded by life here on Earth—and given how huge the galaxy is, it’s got to be out there on other planets, too, right? But where to look? What to look for? And would life on other planets be anything like life here? It turns out that while we know a lot about life on this planet—like what it needs to survive—we’ve still got a lot to learn. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus exclusive bonus episodes. Sign up now to listen and support the show. https:

Sep 24, 2020 • 37:02

S2 E2: What Is Life?

S2 E2: What Is Life?

We’re surrounded by life here on Earth—and given how huge the galaxy is, it’s got to be out there on other planets, too, right? But where to look? What to look for? And would life on other planets be anything like life here? It turns out that while we know a lot about life on this planet—like what it needs to survive—we’ve still got a lot to learn. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early, and exclusive access to all bonus episodes, not to mentio

Sep 24, 2020 • 33:07

Out Of This World

Out Of This World

'Oumuamua almost slipped past Earth before an astronomer caught sight of this weird object. What was it? Some scientists thought it was just a comet; others theorized it could be an alien spacecraft. And why not? While tabloid aliens elicit giggles, loads of serious scientists, statesmen, and even members of the military, consider extraterrestrial life a real possibility. *Wild Thing premium members get access to all of season 2, ad free, plus exclusive bonus episodes. Sign up now to listen and

Sep 17, 2020 • 30:14

S2 E1: Out Of This World

S2 E1: Out Of This World

'Oumuamua almost slipped past Earth before an astronomer caught sight of this weird object. What was it? Some scientists thought it was just a comet; others, like Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb, theorized it could be an alien spacecraft. And why not? While tabloid aliens elicit giggles, loads of serious scientists, statesmen, and even members of the military, consider extraterrestrial life a real possibility. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early

Sep 17, 2020 • 28:20

Wild Thing: Space Invaders—Trailer

Wild Thing: Space Invaders—Trailer

Back for its second season, Wild Thing: Space Invaders turns our eyes skyward in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Coming September 17.

Aug 20, 2020 • 2:01

S2: Wild Thing: Space Invaders Trailer

S2: Wild Thing: Space Invaders Trailer

Back for its second season, Wild Thing: Space Invaders turns our eyes skyward in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Coming September 17, 2020.

Aug 20, 2020 • 2:01

S1 Extra: Wild Thing... For Kids!

S1 Extra: Wild Thing... For Kids!

Introducing Searching for Wild Thing! This is the first episode of a kid-friendly version of Wild Thing that host Laura Krantz made in collaboration with Pinna, an ad-free, kidSAFE-certified, audio streaming service developed exclusively for kids, ages 3-12. Listen to this first episode of the ten-part series and, if you like what you hear, you can subscribe to the whole season through Pinna. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early, and ex

Jul 10, 2020 • 24:45

Wild Thing... For Kids!

Wild Thing... For Kids!

Introducing Searching for Wild Thing! This is the first episode of a kid-friendly version of Wild Thing that host Laura Krantz made in collaboration with Pinna, an ad-free, kidSAFE-certified, audio streaming service developed exclusively for kids, ages 3-12. Listen to this first episode of the ten-part series and, if you like what you hear, you can subscribe to the whole season through Pinna.  *Wild Thing premium members can get access to all of seasons one and two, ad-free, plus exclusive bonus

Jul 10, 2020 • 24:44

Bonus Episode #5 - Letters

Bonus Episode #5 - Letters

In a special bonus letters segment, we'll hear a musical performance from a Wild Thing listener, as well as some of your stories and letters. Interested in hearing the first season of Wild Thing ad-free? Go to https://wildthing.supportingcast.fm/ to find the premium edition! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Feb 14, 2019 • 9:28

S1 E9: Why We Want To Believe

S1 E9: Why We Want To Believe

Bigfoot researchers remain optimistic that Sasquatch is out there; that the creature will one day be found. Why? Why do people continue to believe? We’ll talk to professional skeptic Michael Shermer about the nature of belief. And we’ll look at why—even for those who think Bigfoot is a complete myth—the idea of Bigfoot holds so much appeal. What makes us so fascinated by this creature? Why do we want so badly to believe that it’s out there? *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium sub

Dec 4, 2018 • 34:11

Bonus Interview #4 - Virginia Wade

Bonus Interview #4 - Virginia Wade

Sasquatch sells. So does sex. And Sasquatch sex? Well, you can make quite a living off of that. We talk to Virginia Wade, renowned Bigfoot erotica author, about her work and how she started writing steamy Sasquatch scenes. Interested in hearing the first season of Wild Thing ad-free? Go to https://wildthing.supportingcast.fm/ to find the premium edition! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nov 30, 2018 • 19:13

S1 E8: $a$quatch

S1 E8: $a$quatch

Chances are, you’ve already seen Bigfoot. On pizza boxes, advertising jerky, drinking beer, driving monster trucks. There are a lot of people who really do believe. There are even more who just think the idea of Bigfoot is fun. And then there are those who see Sasquatch as a real cash cow. A Cash-squatch. We’ll sit down with CEOs and creative directors to find out what’s in a name and a logo. No doubt about it—Bigfoot is big business and Sasquatch sells. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thin

Nov 27, 2018 • 31:36

Bonus Interview #3 - Peter Byrne

Bonus Interview #3 - Peter Byrne

Of the Four Horsemen of Sasquatchery - the four men held up as the pioneers of Bigfoot research - only one remains: Peter Byrne. The 93-year-old tracker has looked for Bigfoot for decades but, as we learned when we sat down with him, that’s only one adventure in a life that’s jam-packed with them. Interested in hearing the first season of Wild Thing ad-free? Go to https://wildthing.supportingcast.fm/ to find the premium edition! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m

Nov 23, 2018 • 25:11

S1 E7: Taboo

S1 E7: Taboo

Bigfoot can be tongue-in-cheek fun - but what happens if you take it seriously? There are the people who’ve risked their professional careers and personal reputations, and expended a lot of time, money and energy seeking out Sasquatch. We’ll attend an exclusive symposium, for the crème de la crème of Bigfoot researchers, and hear from many who’ve been ridiculed for their interests. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early, and exclusive access to

Nov 20, 2018 • 30:08

S1 E6: Bump In The Night

S1 E6: Bump In The Night

Tired of waiting around for other people to find Bigfoot, Laura goes into the woods (with some experts). This particular outing is led by Cindy Caddell and three other seasoned ‘Squatchers, out in Oregon’s Mt. Hood National Forest, who explain what it takes to go looking for Bigfoot. And once the sun sets, we’ll hear a few hair-raising stories around the campfire before heading out on a nighttime hike. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early, an

Nov 13, 2018 • 29:31

S1 E5: A-C-G-T Spells B-G-F-T

S1 E5: A-C-G-T Spells B-G-F-T

Everywhere you go, you leave bits of yourself behind - and Bigfoot would no different. But now, those DNA droppings are easier than ever to analyze, making it possible to identify a species, even without a body. We’ll talk to Dr. Todd Disotell, a molecular primatologist at New York University and a regular on Spike TV’s $10 Million Bigfoot Bounty, about the magic of DNA analysis and what it might mean for Bigfoot. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episo

Nov 6, 2018 • 25:49

Bonus Interview #2 - William Dear

Bonus Interview #2 - William Dear

Time for a little 80s nostalgia! We pay homage to the movie classic, Harry and the Hendersons, the ultimate (if fictional) Bigfoot encounter. William Dear, the movie’s director, talks to us about the movie’s origins. Interested in hearing the first season of Wild Thing ad-free? Go to https://wildthing.supportingcast.fm/ to find the premium edition! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nov 2, 2018 • 16:20

S1 E4: Eyewitness

S1 E4: Eyewitness

A Bigfoot sighting can apparently change your life and even lead to obsession. Thousands of people claim to have laid eyes on Sasquatch over the past century and Laura’s spoken to dozens of them—compelling stories that will set your hair on end. If they didn’t see Bigfoot, what did they see? *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early, and exclusive access to all bonus episodes, not to mention the warm fuzzy feeling that comes from supporting the sh

Oct 30, 2018 • 34:27

Bonus Interview #1 - Bob Gimlin

Bonus Interview #1 - Bob Gimlin

An extended interview with Bob Gimlin, half of the famous duo that shot the Patterson-Gimlin film back in 1967. Interested in hearing the first season of Wild Thing ad-free? Go to https://wildthing.supportingcast.fm/ to find the premium edition! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Oct 19, 2018 • 15:45

S1 E3: The Evidence

S1 E3: The Evidence

Let’s look at the evidence. There are footprints and sounds, grainy pictures, and the notorious Patterson-Gimlin film—that shaky 1967 video of a big, hairy beast striding through the forest. But how well does it hold up? We hear from a variety of people—the skeptics and the certain—who make their case for what evidence is out there. How much of it stands up to scrutiny? *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get each new episode early, and exclusive access to all bonus e

Oct 16, 2018 • 32:21

S1 E2: Distant Relatives or Kissing Cousins?

S1 E2: Distant Relatives or Kissing Cousins?

Just what is Bigfoot? Descendant of ancient apes? Close human ancestor? Evolution might hold the answer to this question. Homo sapiens may rule the planet now but once upon a time, we weren’t the only hominid creatures walking around. Who’s to say that Bigfoot wasn’t—and still isn’t—among us? We talk to evolution experts and anthropologists, including Ian Tattersall, curator at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. *Become a premium subscriber to Wild Thing! Premium subscribers get

Oct 9, 2018 • 29:03

S1 E1: Grover

S1 E1: Grover

Laura Krantz is a veteran public radio editor and producer. So how did she end up in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, eyeballing some giant ground nests… that might have been made by Bigfoot? You can place the blame squarely on the shoulders of a guy named Grover. He was a tenured professor of anthropology at Washington State University and one of world’s preeminent experts on Sasquatch. And it turns out that Grover is also Laura’s long-lost cousin. How could she not do a story about this guy

Oct 2, 2018 • 28:48

Wild Thing Trailer

Wild Thing Trailer

Wild Thing, a new podcast about our collective fascination with Bigfoot - even if we're not sure it exists. Coming October 2.

Aug 30, 2018 • 2:52

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