Podcast
Apes Among Us
Hosted by NAWAC · EN
Official podcast of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy
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James and the Giant Feet
Feb 2700:59:52Tap to summarizeNAWAC member James Waldo details the discovery and subsequent study of an amazing track way of two wood apes in Area X during Summer operations in 2022.
Transcribe →Bob Strain Interview - Part 2
Dec 201:54:57Tap to summarizeWe continue our conversation with Bob Strain, accompanying him through his first trip to Area X, his views on nature conservancy and it's impact on the wood ape, his thoughts on teamwork, and much more.
Transcribe →Bob Strain Interview - Part 1
Nov 2600:58:26Tap to summarizeLong time wood ape researcher and NAWAC member Bob Strain sits down with us for a look at how he became involved in this phenomenon.
Transcribe →Apes Among Us Episode 17: A Conversation With Alton Higgins Part 2
Apr 26, 202400:54:15Tap to summarizeJoin 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 field chasing this elusive animal with the NAWAC.
Transcribe →Apes Among Us Episode 16: A Conversation With Alton Higgins Part 1
Apr 19, 202401:01:24Tap to summarizeIn 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, and his many adventures in the field chasing this elusive animal with the NAWAC.
Transcribe →Planet of the Mystery Apes, Chapter 2: Asia’s Almasty
Feb 28, 202201:27:33Tap to summarizeIn 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, generally known as "Almasty." Join hosts Matt Pruitt and Daryl Colyer as they interview archaeologist Paul Bowman, Jr. for a fascinating discussion about the Almasty, Asia's mystery ape.
Transcribe →Musings: Technology, Science, and the Pursuit
Aug 5, 202101:12:17Tap to summarizeHosts 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 practices to the pursuit of the wood ape; the value of images; visual acuity in apes; testing the hominoid hypothesis; type I and type II errors; and why the pursuit matters.
Transcribe →Exploring Alternative Paths to Discovery
Dec 28, 202001:49:37Tap to summarizeHosts 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 member and professional archaeologist Paul Bowman Jr. about the likelihood of finding the bones of a wood ape. A roundtable segment follows, focused on the tranquilization or sedation of a wood ape. The roundtable features NAWAC members Travis Lawrence, Paul Bowman Jr., and Oklahoma-based veterinarian Jeff Hammond.
Transcribe →Hadrian's Wall: An Area X Update
Jul 21, 202001:40:22Tap to summarizeIn 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 array dubbed "Hadrian's Wall" by the NAWAC. Also, Dusty Haithcoat returns, along with his friend Ashlee, to talk about their visual encounter with a big gray sasquatch on the periphery of our base camp at the end of May.
Transcribe →Planet of the Mystery Apes, Chapter 1: South Africa’s Otang
Apr 1, 202001:08:54Tap to summarizeIn 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 hominoid called the otang. This is the first installment of a new series on Apes Among Us called “The Planet of the Mystery Apes”. Gareth’s new book about the otang — Beyond The Secret Elephants — is available in Kindle format at Amazon. Read more about Gareth at his website, garethpatterson.com
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