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Offroad X Files
Hosted by Jimmy Toungate · ENGLISH
Welcome to Offroad X Files — where the trail meets the unknown. We're diving deep into the eerie, unexplained, and downright chilling encounters experienced by offroaders and overlanders across the globe. Have you stumbled upon something strange in the wild? A shadowy figure in the woods? Unexplained lights in the sky? Maybe even a close encounter with Sasquatch or another cryptid? If your off-the-grid adventure took a turn into the extraordinary, we want to hear your story. 📬 Share your experience with us at jimmy@offroadxfiles.com — and you might just be featured in a future episode.
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Tales of a Time Traveler and the Thompson Flats Monster
Nov 1001:33:24Tap to summarizeJoin host Jimmy Toungate and Bigfoot historian Marc Myrsell and member of the Olympic Project as they talk about researching historical Bigfoot encounters in the Pacific Northwest, Marc's research on Ape Canyon that culminated in a new Eli Watson film, "The Siege of Ape Canyon" being released by Small Town Monsters on November 11th! We will also deep dive the Thompson Flats Monster and Marc's own sighting!
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When the Trail Meets the Shadow
Oct 2700:42:06Tap to summarizeWelcome to Offroad X Files, Where the Trail Meets the Unknown... Tonight's episode will be a special Halloween edition I call, "Where the Trail Meets the Shadow..."For centuries, stories about darker than dark figures, from the Dark Watchers of California to the Night People (Seatco) of the PNW, have been reported. A creature so jet black it seems to absorb the night itself.Tonight, we will explore the stories and investigate the origins of the Shadow People in Native American tales, early Spanish explorers and more modern encounters. We'll explore the possible physics and theories behind a being that seems to absorb the night itself. We'll also hear a chilling new account from Mount St. Helens, from my friend Henry that sent be down the rabbit-hole of shadow people in the wilderness!
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The Skamania File: Mystery in the Gifford Pinchot
Oct 1300:46:45Tap to summarizeThe Gifford Pinchot is hiding a secret. The authorities are keeping it.Two men vanished while searching for Bigfoot in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, only to be found days later with a fast, unexplained ruling of death by exposure. Nearly a year later, the victims' names and crucial autopsy reports are still sealed by Skamania County officials.On this episode of Offroad X Files, host Jimmy Toungate challenges the incomplete official narrative. Featuring local expert Virgil Sampson, we propose the chilling theory that a territorial Bigfoot encounter drove the men into a desperate, fatal flight across a flooded creek. The government is silent, and the case is still wide open.The government is silent, but the forest never forgets.
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You've Seen Sasquatch... Now What?
Sep 1501:38:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Offroad X Files, we're going to give you a practical, step-by-step guide on what to do during and immediately after a Sasquatch encounter, from documenting evidence without contamination to finding the right people and organizations who will take what happened to you seriously. Because your encounter isn't just a story; it could be the key to scientific discovery. Join me and my guest David Zigan for the discussion!
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Do Not Cross
Sep 700:08:38Tap to summarizeWhen you’re miles deep in the forest, sometimes the only warnings you’ll find aren’t made by people. In this episode of Offroad X Files, we uncover an eerie trail marker — an unmistakable “X” in the woods. But is it nature, chance… or something else?Join Offroad X Files host Jimmy Toungate as we follow the signs where the pavement ends and the mystery begins. From strange structures to unsettling patterns, the forest has a way of communicating — if you’re willing to pay attention.🔦 In this video:Exploring the significance of “X” markers in Bigfoot loreTheories on territorial warnings and communicationWhat it feels like to encounter a symbol that seems like a barrier.👣 If you’ve experienced something similar or have your own story of strange trail signs, share it in the comments or reach out directly at jimmy@offroadxfiles.com.👉 Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe to stay connected with future investigations and cryptid encounters.🎧 Listen to the Offroad X Files Podcast on Spotify and other platforms.🌐 Visit www.offroadxfiles.com for more stories, videos, and updates.
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The Importance of Documenting Encounters
Sep 300:05:52Tap to summarizeWhy is it important to document Sasquatch encounters?
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The Terror of Monster Mountain
Sep 200:05:49Tap to summarizeJoin me as I talk with Virgil Sampson, professional fishing guide, seasoned explorer, and storyteller to uncover the secrets of Monster Mountain, a mysterious region deep within Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest.Virgil shares his firsthand experiences in this rugged wilderness, including one chilling account that still haunts him today. Be advised: this video includes the tragic story of one of Virgil’s bear hunting dogs, whose death came at the hands of an unknown killer lurking in the shadows of the forest.If you’re fascinated by cryptid encounters, wilderness mysteries, and the darker side of the outdoors, you won’t want to miss this story.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to support more interviews and field investigations.
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Who's There?
Sep 100:05:46Tap to summarize“In Episode 4 of Offroad X Files, Jimmy Toungate examines the eerie reports of homes and cabins struck in the night by unseen hands. Are these natural causes, mischievous Sasquatches, or something else lurking in the dark? Who’s There?”
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The Ghost Forest
Aug 2700:03:04Tap to summarizeThis passion project focuses on telling the story of the Ghost Forest near Copalis, Washington.
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Sasquatch Overland Expedition File
Aug 1801:14:33Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Offroad X Files we meet overlander and researcher Randy Silvey who just completed an epic backcountry journey that ended in the shadow of Mt. Adams. Nine days. Hundreds of miles. Two states. One mission—find evidence of Sasquatch.Although we have been friends on Facebook for a while, I first met Randy in person last Saturday during a group campout near Mt. Adams. The campout was hosted by our friends from Salish Sasquatch. Randy and his crew joined us in camp on the final leg of their trip, and it was the perfect chance to swap stories around a firepit and learn more about each other. Here's the tale...
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