Tosh Show Episode Summary

Podcast: Tosh Show
Host: Daniel Tosh
Guest: Saxsquatch
Co-hosts: Eddie, Alex
Date: August 19, 2025
Episode Title: My Favorite Sasquatch - Saxsquatch

Episode Overview

Daniel Tosh welcomes Saxsquatch—a mysterious internet musician and performer who combines the mythical allure of Bigfoot with the raw improvisation of jazz saxophone—for an offbeat, whimsical, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation. They explore topics ranging from the mysteries of the woods, the culture of Sasquatch and Bigfoot, the journey from jazz purism to rave performance art, family life, handling eccentric fans, performance mishaps, and the unique ways artists connect with people. Tosh’s irreverent humor is consistently in play, with Saxsquatch matching his wit and sincerity, making for a memorable, engaging episode.

Main Segments & Key Discussion Points

1. Major Show Announcements and Libsyn Move

Timestamp: 00:29 - 05:39

• Tosh opens with a playful announcement of the show's move from iHeartRadio to Libsyn, joking about corporate changes and what this means for listeners.
  • "I've always said this about this podcast. Okay, this is not a comedy podcast. This is a political podcast that focuses on comedy." (Daniel Tosh, 01:41)
• Banter between Tosh and Eddie about Libsyn’s podcast catalog, poking fun at show titles and the idea of a podcast called "Georgia Politics."
• Tosh humorously recounts the negotiation process, joking about dropping demands, and lauds Libsyn’s commitment.
  • "We believe in you so much. We're not one of these companies that just on the first few months of our relationship, will we return your phone calls. We're going to do it for at least six months." (Daniel Tosh quoting Libsyn, 04:43)

2. Tahoe Trip and Meeting the Guest

Timestamp: 05:39 - 09:29

• Tosh discusses his time in Tahoe, including adventures with his son and the purchase of a child-friendly submarine.
• Teases the introduction of a mystery guest ("someone who shies away from everything this podcast represents")—Saxsquatch.

3. Introducing Saxsquatch: Myth Meets Music

Timestamp: 09:29 - 13:12

• Tosh introduces Saxsquatch as both a legend and a musical prodigy blending conspiracy folklore with talent.
• Saxsquatch confirms he speaks and offers compliments, launching into a light-hearted Q&A:
  • Belief in ghosts? "I believe in the unknown." (Saxsquatch, 10:16)
  • Belief in Bigfoot? "Yeah, of course." (Saxsquatch, 10:34)
  • Family of Bigfoots & shoe size jokes.
• Difference between Sasquatch, Bigfoot, and other cultural analogs ("every culture has a version").
  • “He [Abominable Snowman] is a real dick, though.” (Saxsquatch, 11:33)

Notable Quote

• "That's a perf analogy for America. It's the biggest thing you've ever seen. What size is it? It's an eleven and a half. Not that big." (Daniel Tosh, 10:59)

4. Saxophone Origins and Musical Journey

Timestamp: 12:15 - 18:48

• Saxsquatch shares his love for the saxophone sparked by hearing Foreigner’s "Urgent." (12:17)
• Discussion of John Cusack as early saxophone icon (via 80s romcoms).
• Jazz snobbery and moving to inclusivity in music:
  • "One day I realized that I was just being an asshole, you know? And I was like, I need to connect with people. That's really what it's about..." (Saxsquatch, 14:47)
• The theory that we learn to like what we listen to most.
• Transitioning from jazz to electronic/rave music; influences include Daft Punk, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Big Gigantic, Griz, and others.
  • “I started getting more into, like, Big Gigantic, Grizz ... I feel a little bit guilty ... maybe riding their coattails ...” (Saxsquatch, 17:30)

Notable Exchange

• "Do you believe in Bigfoot?" – Daniel Tosh
  "Yeah, of course." – Saxsquatch (10:34)

5. The Performance Experience: Connecting with Fans & Lasers

Timestamp: 18:48 - 23:37

• Tosh asks about the phenomenon of hiding one’s identity in electronic music.
  • Saxsquatch emphasizes audience over ego: “It should be about the audience...I feel like we're all kind of equal.” (18:54)
• Anatomy of a Saxsquatch concert: live sax with electronic elements, crowd engagement (Bigfoot calls, lasers, visuals), and the unique feel of the show.
• Laser show regulations: performers must get certified and renew annually, with humor about the FDA and outdated paperwork.

6. Life Off the Grid, Family, and Touring

Timestamp: 23:43 - 28:18

• Saxsquatch talks about filming in National Parks, sometimes against the rules, and the thrill of "getting away with it."
• Reflects on the origins of his viral status and the persistence required before his videos took off.
• Discussion about the risks of hunting in the woods and philosophical acceptance of fate (“If that’s how I go out, it’s how I go out,” 25:49).
• Touring schedule: 65–70 shows a year, preferring quality over quantity and balancing life on and off the road.
• Reveals he has a young child ("baby Sack Squatch"), shares parenting routines and how his son loves his music.

Notable Quote

• "Even to take that and put it in the realm of failing at music, if I were to not get any more good opportunities ... I’ll be okay with that." (Saxsquatch, 25:54)

7. Fan Connection, Hygiene, and Bigfoot Culture

Timestamp: 28:18 - 31:19

• Jokes about the realities of “must” on tour, fan hygiene, and odd crowd encounters (“My eyes are watering under the sunglasses,” 29:32).
• Older fans romanticizing Sasquatch, referencing 70s Bigfoot tabloid culture:
  • “Those same women are still alive and messaging me ... not just old, but they’re frisky.” (Saxsquatch, 30:37)
• Playful relationship banter: Saxsquatch is dating “Thickfoot.”

8. Fame, Money, and Bigfoot in Pop Culture

Timestamp: 31:19 - 33:12

• Talks about mass media exploitation of Sasquatch legend (National Enquirer, “Finding Bigfoot” TV show).
• Bigfoot calls live on air; audience amusement with parallels to Insane Clown Posse.

Notable Exchange

• “Did you ever get a taste of that National Enquirer money?” – Daniel Tosh
  “No.” – Saxsquatch (31:19)

9. Music Festivals and Substance Use

Timestamp: 33:12 - 34:07

• Favorite festival: Electric Forest in Michigan—described as magical among the trees (32:55).
• Discusses not using drugs generally, though admits to past experimentation with mushrooms. Focus now is on clarity and performance.

Notable Quote

• "I've realized in order to convey the message and show up to shows that I need to not do that stuff." (Saxsquatch, 33:36)

10. Health, Food, and Artist ‘Riders’

Timestamp: 34:07 - 35:19

• Saxsquatch describes his healthy diet and straightforward backstage rider, paralleling Tosh's own minimalist approach (“Why am I going to put something extravagant in...you're paying for it.” – Daniel Tosh, 34:21).
• Amused complaints about missing pita chips with hummus on the road.

11. Gift Exchange

Timestamp: 35:19 - 36:42

• Tosh gives Saxsquatch a throw blanket and hammock.
• Saxsquatch gifts Tosh a geode rock from the Ozarks, which Tosh appreciates (bonding over crystal hunting with his son).

12. Family Support & Musical Heritage

Timestamp: 36:42 - 37:39

• Saxsquatch’s family history: musical lineage includes a grandfather “Gigfoot” (appeared on Lawrence Welk) and sister “Big Flute.”

13. Rapid-Fire Questions & Jazz Culture

Timestamp: 37:39 - 39:04

• “F, Marry, Kill” with Lisa Simpson, Bill Clinton, and Kenny G (marry Lisa, kill Bill, do the dirty with Kenny G).
• Tosh tells stories about Kenny G and his lasting happiness.
• Saxsquatch, despite former jazz snobbery, says good music is good music—genuine affection for Kenny G’s playing.

14. Musical Performance

Timestamp: 39:04

• Tosh finally prompts Saxsquatch to play his saxophone, leading to a brief musical interlude (untranscribed).

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On anonymity in dance music:
  "It's not about the ego of the artist, or at least it shouldn't be. You know, it should be about the audience." – Saxsquatch (18:54)
• On creative perseverance:
  "I was making videos for a really long time...like six to nine months, like, every day, obsessing, trying to make it a thing just for the sake of it being in the world." – Saxsquatch (24:31)
• On parenthood as a mythical creature:
  "So I have a little Squatch at home. ... He's almost four." – Saxsquatch (27:34)
• Sasquatch's relationship status:
  "I'm dating a girl right now. Her name is Thickfoot." – Saxsquatch (30:45)

Timestamps of Important Segments

• Show Announcement & Libsyn Move: 00:29 – 05:39
• Tahoe story & Guest Intro: 05:39 – 09:29
• Saxsquatch Q&A Begins: 09:29 – 13:12
• Music Origins, Jazz, Daft Punk: 12:15 – 18:48
• Performance & Audience, Lasers: 18:48 – 23:37
• National Parks, Family, Viral Vids: 23:43 – 28:18
• Fan Stories, Hygiene, Relationships: 28:18 – 31:19
• Fame, Pop Culture: 31:19 – 33:12
• Festivals, Drugs, Health: 33:12 – 34:07
• Food & Riders: 34:07 – 35:19
• Gift Exchange: 35:19 – 36:42
• Lineage, Bigfoot Family: 36:42 – 37:39
• Riffing on Jazz & Kenny G: 37:39 – 39:04
• Saxophone Performance: 39:04

Tone & Wrap-up

True to Tosh’s style, the conversation is loaded with dry humor, absurd scenarios, sharp observations, and authentic curiosity. Saxsquatch is both a straight man and a self-aware myth, giving listeners a behind-the-curtain look at what it means to blend online persona, music, and real life without ever breaking character. The back-and-forth is playful but sincere, making it one of the more engaging and unusual Tosh Show interviews to date.

Memorable closing:

• Playful banter about future show changes, Eddie's identity, and a tongue-in-cheek call for listener engagement, keeping the show's offbeat energy strong to the end.