My Momma Told Me – “Bigfoot is Real and He's Fabulous”

Podcast by Big Money Players Network & iHeartPodcasts
Hosted by Langston Kerman and David Gborie
Special Guest: Herman Rice
Original Air Date: November 4, 2025

Episode Overview

In this lively episode, comedians Langston Kerman and David Gborie welcome guest Herman Rice to the pod for a classic “My Momma Told Me” deep-dive into Black conspiracy lore—this time, the existence (and fabulousness) of Bigfoot. The group weaves between jokes, social commentary, music tangents, and genuine wonder as they discuss the Bigfoot myth, why giant hairy dudes keep popping up in cultures worldwide, and how conspiracies intersect with culture and race. The episode is as much about the joy of riffing and exploring Black skepticism and imagination as it is about Bigfoot.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Getting Into the Topic (02:29–13:14)

• After some fun about group photos and being “whimsical,” the hosts share their dynamic—self-deprecatingly aware that their takes are “not helping at all.”
• Herman Rice is introduced as this week’s guest, with David and Langston expressing admiration for his comedy.
• David brings up the central “My Momma Told Me” moment: “Bigfoot is real.” (“You came to us with a conspiracy theory…you said, my mama told me Bigfoot is real.”—Co-host, 28:00)

2. Belief in Bigfoot: The Evidence and the Psychology (28:12–33:58)

• David’s argument:

  • The repeated appearance of Bigfoot stories (and equivalents like the Yeti) around the world supports the truth behind the legend.
    “It’s like how every culture has dragons...cultures that never interacted with each other still have the idea of what dragons are.” —Langston (29:55)
  • Wonders if people could fabricate so many sightings, footprints, and stories.
  • Suggests possible scientific explanations—like evolutionary “missing links” or even Hollow Earth theory.

• Langston and the co-host play skeptic (with some open-mindedness):

  • Entertain the idea that people might have the time and motivation to fake Bigfoot evidence, especially “forest-adjacent” weirdos. (28:43–28:53)
  • Point out how each country or region seems to invent its own Bigfoot.
  • Question whether science should always be trusted even though it’s fallible (“...even though science has constantly proved itself wrong...it’s still...deeply important to trust the current science...” —Langston, 42:32).

3. The Timeline of Bigfoot Sightings & Evidence (46:41–53:20)

• The co-host walks through a brief history of major Bigfoot “moments”:
  • 1958: First modern Bigfoot “discovery”—a 16-inch footprint in Bluff Creek, CA—later admitted to be a hoax (48:10).
  • 1967: The famous “Patterson-Gimlin” footage; its authenticity still hotly debated. (“That video doesn’t sell me...You could just set practical effects.”—Langston, 50:32)
  • 2000s: Cases of supposed Bigfoot body parts; detailed footprints with “fingerprints”—but also a mix of confirmed hoaxes and unconvincing so-called evidence (“A lot of this is murders. It’s just murders...I thought he was Bigfoot.”—Langston, 60:30).

4. Bigfoot, Race, and Cultural Representation (54:10–55:17)

• The group reflects on the racialized elements of cryptid lore:
  • Co-host raises the concern: “I thought you were going to say they’ll say that Bigfoot is just a big ass black person and they’ll make us animals again.” (54:10)
  • Group humorously ponders if white people see Bigfoot as “one of them,” but ultimately agree that should an actual “Bigfoot” turn up, the narrative might turn racialized.

5. Conspiracies, Belief, and Society (43:03– 44:39, 61:34–62:49)

• Belief in cryptids is compared to belief in religion or science; people “need a sincere system of beliefs.”
• The group suggests that plenty of people want magic, hidden knowledge, and wild possibilities in their lives, but lament that “a bunch of motherfuckers I don’t respect” have become the primary voices for these ideas (42:20).
• On why government “hides” Bigfoot if real: “...if it is real and it’s known, it’s in their best interest to not let us know. There’s probably just not a lot of them.” —Langston (62:16)
• A hilarious comparison is drawn to discovering aliens or revealing Jesus’ true race—the world simply couldn’t handle it, so suppressing evidence makes sense to those in power (61:44; 61:49).

6. The Whimsy and Absurdity of It All (Throughout)

• The podcast’s tone is playful, silly, and self-aware.
• Frequent returns to music (Montel Jordan, Master P, Andre 3000), astrology, family dynamics, and personal tangents—intimately weaving the Bigfoot topic with everyday Black life and pop culture.
• Running gags about “ungulates,” “forest adjacent” people, and outlandish pivots (e.g. “If you give me money, I’ll buy a flute too”—Langston, 17:39).
• Final wrap-up acknowledges the fun trumps any ultimate fact-finding: “You’re wrong, brother. But good for you. You’re enjoying yourself, and that’s what’s important.”—Co-host (64:50)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Why Bigfoot Is Believable

• “Every culture has dragons...and that’s how I feel about [Bigfoot].” —Langston, 29:55

On Hoaxes and Evidence

• “It was later proven to be an absolute hoax...done by a man named Ray Wallace, who admitted on his deathbed to making lots of fake tracks throughout the 50s and 60s using large carved wooden feet.” —Co-host, 48:10

On Government Secrecy & Racial Paranoia

• “They’re gonna say it’s not the CIA. It’s Bigfoot who dropped off crack in the hood.” —Langston, 53:57
• “They’ll say Bigfoot is just a big ass black person and they’ll make us animals again...and maybe that’s why I’m so afraid of the missing link, because it’s like they’re gonna make him black.” —Co-host, 54:10

On Sincere Belief and Society

• “We need a sincere system of beliefs, right? Like...if you’re gonna deny God and you’re gonna deny science, then suddenly you’re just making up whatever you want. And that’s nasty. That’s dangerous.” —Co-host, 43:03

On the Fun of the Belief

• “I actually had a really good time. And Bigfoot is real. I see. I got you guys to believe, so this is nice.” —David Bore, 64:36

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Intro & Banter: [02:29–13:14]
• Bigfoot Belief and Alternate Theories: [28:12–33:58]
• Deep History of Bigfoot “Evidence”: [46:41–53:20]
• Race and Bigfoot Lore: [54:10–55:17]
• Conspiracies and Belief: [43:03–44:39], [61:34–62:49]
• Listener Voicemail (Kaepernick, Protest Optics): [68:49–74:18]
• Wrap-up & Plugs: [75:30–77:18]

Tone & Style

With a tone that’s playful, irreverent, and deeply rooted in Black pop culture, the episode plays with belief and skepticism in a way that is self-aware and “for the culture.” The hosts and guest freely slide between joking, theorizing, teasing, and reflecting on the deeper implications of conspiratorial thinking in Black communities—always with warmth and camaraderie.

If you haven’t listened: Expect wild tangents and sharp banter as much as actual conspiracy breakdowns, and a style that values the joy of belief as much as the facts behind it.

Final Thoughts

This episode of “My Momma Told Me” uses the Bigfoot conspiracy as a springboard for a wide-ranging, hilarious, and sometimes surprisingly deep rumination on belief, belonging, and Blackness—tying cryptid myths to everything from pop music to societal power structures. It’s entertaining, insightful, and at times, even kinda whimsical—despite Langston’s admission that “whimsy is tough for me” (07:28).

Bigfoot may or may not be real, but one thing’s for sure:
Belief, curiosity, and a good joke are alive and well on My Momma Told Me.