Sasquatch Chronicles – EP 1235: "Strange Kansas"

Date: March 1, 2026
Host: Wes
Guests: RK and Will

Episode Overview

This episode of Sasquatch Chronicles dives into a series of strange and compelling encounters with mysterious creatures in Kansas. The host, Wes, interviews two eyewitnesses: RK, who recounts decades of Sasquatch experiences and a detailed recent face-to-face encounter, and Will, who describes an intense roadside Dogman sighting preceded by unexplained lights in the sky. The episode explores themes of fear, curiosity, the unknown, and connections between cryptid encounters and possible UFO phenomena.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. RK’s Encounters – Lifelong Oddities and a Close Face-Off

Timestamps: 02:15–26:54

Early Experiences in Kansas (03:22–09:22)

• First Encounter (circa 1977):

  • As a teen hunting on his dad’s farm, RK spotted a figure "too large to be a man," estimating it at 10 feet tall, observed from ~300 yards through a rifle scope.
  • Brother found footprints 16–18 inches long. Both concluded “that was no man in a ghillie suit.”
  • Heard unusual vocalizations in the woods similar to "calls" used by researchers Bobo and Cliff (Finding Bigfoot).
  • “We heard some strange noises in the timber that day... what I know now is probably what, as sasquatch calls.” (04:02, RK)

• Other Brief Sightings:

  • Norton, Kansas (2022): Witnessed a creature dragging a Jersey cow behind a hay bale.
    • “You could still see him over the top of the hay bale... the driver turned around, looked at me and said, ‘You didn’t see that, did you?’” (06:48, RK)
  • Pomona Lake (circa 2025):
    • Fishing late at night, felt “something was near,” then saw a large shadow move 20 feet away, walking purposefully.

Main Encounter: Clinton Lake (Sep 13, 2025) (09:39–22:26)

• The Setting:

  • RK and his fishing partner fishing near dusk, using Sasquatch calls and getting faint responses before silence falls.
  • Suddenly, large rocks are thrown near the dock; they spot eyeshine in the parking lot.
  • RK approaches with a machete, ends up face-to-face with the creature at about 70 feet, exchanging mimicking grunts for 20–30 minutes.

• Details of the Sasquatch:

  • Estimated at 8'3" tall, 1,100–1,200 lbs; coat “like a timberwolf,” broad shoulders, long arms, muscular build.
  • Face described as more human than ape: "His nose looked more like Morgan Freeman’s nose than an ape nose... he was a lot more human looking than I thought he was." (14:22, RK)
  • Expression and stance were non-threatening; exchanged mimicry of grunts and movements.

• Reflections on Fear, Bravery, and the Unknown:

  • RK reports no fear during the encounter, comparing it to Navy experience facing down a gun barrel: “I was in the moment and I didn’t have that flight mode.” (16:34, RK)
  • Wes contrasts his own fear from similar situations: “Sasquatch, on the other hand, terrified me.” (17:00, Wes)

• Repeat Interactions and “Gifts”:

  • RK continues visiting the spot, sometimes leaving fish for the Sasquatch, receives vocalizations but only glimpses thereafter.

Beliefs and Interpretations (21:02–26:54)

• Nature of Sasquatch:

  • RK suggests Sasquatch is “an offshoot of the human chain, maybe... something along the evolutionary chain between an ape and a human... he looked more human than ape to me, but other than his size.” (21:41, RK)
  • Cites Native American beliefs: they communicated and traded with Sasquatch, some tribes believed in their spiritual/supernatural nature (dimension shifters, spirit walkers).
  • Describes footprints mysteriously stopping in snow, and bloodhounds losing the trail: “Like, where’d he go?” (23:22, RK)

• “Balls of Light” and Other Paranormal Activity:

  • RK has seen “basketball-sized” blue-white orbs while hunting, not necessarily linked to Sasquatch, relates to “willow wisps” or “forest spirits” per Native lore. (25:07, RK)

2. Will’s Encounter – Dogman, UFOs, and Lasting Impact

Timestamps: 27:02–55:05

Encounter Description (27:39–41:30)

• Setting the Scene:

  • Will was driving to work in rural Kansas at 2–3 a.m. Saw distinctive neon blue flash in the sky, unlike lightning, revealing a massive, oval-shaped (football field-sized) object partly masked by clouds.

• Dogman Sighting:

  • About 30 seconds after the UFO flash, a “Dogman” sprints across the road in front of Will’s Suburban, covering the distance at a speed greater than his vehicle; leaps into a tree and stares down at him.
  • Creature described as thin but tall (7–8 feet), long arms, digitigrade “L-shaped” legs, scraggly gray hair, wolf-like head, pointed ears, pronounced snout.
  • "It looked exactly like the Amarillo Zoo creature... skinny, skinny... long arms went down about knee length... like grayish, milky kind of color." (32:22 & 36:46, Will)
  • No direct eye shine, but they “locked eyes” as it crouched on a tree branch.

• Notable Moments:

  • Creature’s speed and movement were "unnatural," crossing the road “faster than my vehicle.”
  • Will felt deeply unnerved: “If it were to attack me, there'd be nothing I could do at all.” (39:44, Will)

Reflections and Theories (41:30–55:05)

• Further Encounters:

  • Will later witnessed a strange, army-crawling, cat-like creature in rural Kansas, but could not ID it.

• Childhood Experiences:

  • Vivid memories of “gut feelings” and being watched in the woods and at bedroom windows in rural North Carolina, even as a child (44:37–47:54).
  • “Something in me told me, do not cross that creek... I had this massive, just knot in my stomach.” (44:37, Will)

• Connection Between UFO and Dogman:

  • Will is convinced the Dogman came from the UFO: “100%. There was no doubt in my mind.” (48:37, Will)
  • Describes it as more than coincidence the UFO and Dogman sighting occurred in rapid succession.

• Philosophical Questions – What are They?

  • Will believes Dogman (and potentially other cryptids) are "demonic but physical," possibly "abominations" created by "fallen angels or entities." (50:04, Will)
  • “That's the only way I can justify this Dogman having supernatural speed... It's not natural, but it is physical.” (50:04, Will)
  • Wes agrees with the difficulty of fitting Dogman into normal biology and hints at modern conspiracies to highlight how little we know about "the world behind the world."

• Emotional Impact and Validation:

  • Will’s experience was so vivid he immediately called his girlfriend but was dismissed. Later, the Amarillo Zoo photo offered validating visual evidence.
    • "I felt further vindicated when the Amarillo Zoo picture came out because then I had something to show." (54:24, Will)
  • Expresses gratitude for the podcast providing a platform for witnesses to feel less alone.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “They don't make people that that big.”
  RK, on first seeing the Sasquatch (00:24)

• “He pulled his head out of the tent and stood straight up... it shocked me.”
  RK with Wes, on witnessing the full size and stature of the creature (00:03–00:15)

• “We didn't talk about it, except when I told him what I saw... Because people thought you was crazy.”
  RK, on the stigma surrounding Sasquatch encounters in the '70s–'80s (05:39)

• “His nose looked more like Morgan Freeman’s nose than an ape nose.”
  RK, describing the human-like face of the creature (14:22)

• "I didn't feel threatened. I was in the moment and I didn't have that flight mode."
  RK, reflecting on facing down the Sasquatch without fear (16:34)

• “The grunting, I've kind of come to the conclusion... is an acknowledgement.”
  Wes, on Sasquatch behavior (17:00)

• "For a long time, I've known that they're not the monsters we humans make them out to be. I don't really think us humans are more monsters than the bigfoots are.”
  RK (21:02)

• “I saw this bright, bright neon blue flash in the sky... as if the cloud was lightning... a big, big UFO.”
  Will, describing the UFO shortly before his Dogman sighting (27:58–29:12)

• “It looked exactly like the Amarillo Zoo creature... skinny, skinny... greyish, milky color.”
  Will, describing the Dogman (32:22)

• “If it were to attack me, there’d be nothing I could do at all. But it didn't look like it had malicious intent.”
  Will on the Dogman's presence and demeanor (39:44–52:09)

• “I 100% believe the Dogman came out of that UFO. 100. No doubt in my mind.”
  Will, connecting the two phenomena (48:37)

• “I chalk it up to a satanic or demonic abomination from the pits of hell... unfortunately been allowed to be loosed on earth on occasion.”
  Will, on the nature of Dogman (50:04)

• “This show has helped a lot. It helps me feel vindicated... you’re doing a blessing... allowing people to just talk about what they went through.”
  Will, gratitude for the podcast (54:24)

Important Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamps | |---------------------------------------------|--------------| | RK’s opening story and early encounters | 02:15–09:22 | | Clinton Lake encounter—vivid details | 09:39–18:26 | | Discussion of Sasquatch nature & beliefs | 21:02–26:54 | | Will’s UFO and Dogman sighting | 27:39–41:30 | | Will’s reflections, theories, & validation | 41:30–55:05 |

Takeaways for New Listeners

• The episode presents credible, detailed witness testimony of encounters with Sasquatch and Dogman in Kansas, with both witnesses highlighting physical features, behaviors, and emotional responses.
• Both guests discuss the stigma and doubt surrounding such experiences and the importance of platforms for witness validation and support.
• The episode delves into the overlap of cryptid encounters with potential paranormal and UFO phenomena, offering several possible explanations—including evolutionary, interdimensional, and demonic.
• The reality and mystery of these encounters are emphasized: “You’d be hard pressed to really convince a skeptic or a scientist that this Dogman creatures out there running around biologically. It makes no sense.” (Wes, 51:26)

For more exclusive episodes, back catalog, photos, and discussions, visit www.sasquatchchronicles.com.

This summary covers all major topics and key moments for listeners seeking a detailed, comprehensive recap of the episode.