Two Girls One Ghost
Episode: Encounters x327 - Real Bigfoot Sightings
Release Date: April 16, 2026
Hosts: Corinne Vien & Sabrina Deana-Roga
Theme:
Real-life listener stories about Bigfoot sightings—encounters with the mysterious cryptid in the American woods. Corinne and Sabrina discuss, analyze, and react to compelling emails, exploring themes of cryptids, interdimensional theories, and the emotional impact of seeing the unknown.
Main Theme & Episode Overview
This Encounters episode is dedicated to real Bigfoot sightings, as submitted by listeners of the podcast. Corinne and Sabrina, with their usual mix of spooky curiosity and humor, share and dissect firsthand accounts of Bigfoot, blending heartfelt belief with skepticism, and a genuine warmth for the community that sends in these stories. The hosts explore the possibility of Bigfoot as an interdimensional being, discuss related paranormal phenomena, and relate the impact these encounters have on those who experience them. The episode also evokes nostalgia and touches on themes of belief, childhood memories, and how such stories bond families and communities.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Opening Banter & Bigfoot Setup
Timestamp: 01:19 – 06:21
- The episode opens post-advertisements with Corinne and Sabrina sharing a humorous and relatable conversation about the pain of laser hair removal, segueing into Bigfoot with the line, “If you don’t want to get rid of your hair…today’s Encounters episode is all about Bigfoot.” (05:11)
- Corinne mourns the loss of her beloved “Bigfoot is my boyfriend” shirt—listeners can expect new merch soon, hopefully with a Bigfoot theme.
- Setting the tone: “Like our favorite backyard beast, Bigfoot.” (05:25, Sabrina)
- The hosts position Bigfoot as a symbol of naturalness and embrace of the wild, making the link between hair removal and cryptid lore with their trademark levity.
2. Listener Encounter: "Bigfoot in the Chicken Coop" (Jordan, TX)
Timestamp: 06:22 – 16:01
- Story: Jordan recounts her father’s 1970s teenage experience in Longview, Texas—chickens being mysteriously decapitated with no signs of struggle.
- The teenagers and dads stake out the farm (armed with rifles/bows like a “deer hunt”).
- They set up bells and spotlights—eventually, a massive, shadowy, two-legged figure approaches, lifts the tin roof “like a cookie jar,” and snags a chicken. (13:18)
- Her dad fires, spotlight flips on, and the creature emits a terrifying roar. Their shots miss, only marking a tree, but the Bigfoot is gone—and the chicken deaths cease.
- Hosts’ Reflection: Sympathy for Bigfoot—“He has no idea he’s under attack or that he’s doing something wrong, right? Someone put out a cookie jar of chickens for him.” (14:10, Sabrina)
- They discuss how primal fear and wonder intertwine in these moments.
Notable Quote:
“My dad watched as it tilted the tin roof of the coop off like a lid, like a lid to a cookie jar. And then just began reaching in for a chicken.” – (13:18, Jordan’s retelling)
3. Listener Encounter: "Sasquatch and a Demon" (Quincy, OR)
Timestamp: 19:06 – 33:08
Three-Part Story:
- Quincy’s Grandfather’s Sighting (St. Helens, OR):
- WWII vet grandfather saw a “big and hairy” figure by a creek eating freshwater clams; both made eye contact, then it retreated.
- Hosts adore this gentle, peaceful image: “Bigfoot is tidy is what I'm taking from this. Crack open the cookie jar, put your shells back where they belong, and then move on. Bigfoot keeps a clean house.” (23:13, Corinne)
- Quincy’s Creepy Cult Trailer Experience:
- As a teenager, Quincy, expelled to a family trailer, brings home a panther figurine. Strange, oppressive energy follows; he suffers sleep paralysis and hears footsteps.
- With his mother’s help, they deduce the figurine harbors negative energy; once discarded, peace returns.
- The hosts reflect on how inanimate objects can carry “bad vibes,” especially with cult experiences and isolation.
- Larger Themes:
- Discussion of how farm animals often feature in cryptid and UFO stories: “Is it Bigfoot? Is it aliens? What's happening?” (20:39, Sabrina)
- The cross-over between Bigfoot sightings and other paranormal phenomena (like cattle mutilations and haunting objects).
Notable Quotes:
- On cluttered homes & energy: “There’s so many items in a home.” (31:44, Corinne)
- On Bigfoot humanity: “I do believe in reincarnation, so if I ever get the chance and the choice, you bet your ass I’m coming back as Bigfoot.” (23:22, Quincy)
4. Listener Encounter: "The Time I Met Corinne’s Best Friend (Bigfoot)" (Brandon, KY)
Timestamp: 33:41 – 39:36
- Story: In 2007, Brandon (as a kid) and his dad encounter a large, hairy, humanoid figure crossing a dark Kentucky road near a creek.
- “It took one massive stride across the road, clearing it in a single step, and bolted into the field…” (36:24, Brandon)
- Dad attempts to turn the truck to illuminate the field, but Brandon refuses, overwhelmed by fear.
- The area is a “paranormal hotspot”; multiple family and friend sightings, UFOs, and paranormal home activity intersect.
- The hosts reflect on rural America as “portal” points for weird and unexplained events.
Notable Quote:
“The entire interaction couldn’t have lasted more than a few seconds, but I could paint every detail of what I saw nearly 19 years later.” (36:15, Brandon)
5. Listener Encounter: "Bigfoot at Clingman’s Dome" (Scotty, Smoky Mountains NC)
Timestamp: 42:04 – 46:48
- Story: Scotty and partner, hiking at dawn, spot a 7ft-tall, dark, shaggy figure on the trail. It tilts its head “curious,” then slips soundlessly into the woods.
- Both are paralyzed with awe and terror: “I didn’t even realize I was crying until we got into the car…It was awe. Like I had seen something I was never meant to see.” (45:36, Scotty)
- The hosts marvel at Bigfoot’s “ballet-like” silent movement despite its size.
6. Listener Encounter: "A Sighting—Was it Bigfoot?" (Amber’s Professor, Adirondacks NY)
Timestamp: 48:08 – 51:05
- Story: A logical English professor recounts her encounter with a “giant thing” hunched in the road at midnight. She swerves; it stands on two legs and keeps pace with her car at 60 mph for 10–15 seconds, then vanishes into the woods.
- The hosts consider if this was a Bigfoot, “flesh pedestrian,” or “not-deer”—debate over cryptid categories and behavior.
- Emphasize: Even skeptics are converted by the magnitude and inexplicability of these encounters.
7. Reflection, Debate, and “Am I the Asshole?” Bigfoot Edition
Timestamp: 53:06 – 58:37
- Listener Tracy confesses to orchestrating a Bigfoot “sighting” for her son and a group of kids, sparking a debate: Is it gaslighting, or magical childhood memory-making?
- Corinne and Sabrina compare it to Santa Claus traditions: “Santa's real, but people dress up as Santa all the time…what’s the difference?” (57:01)
- Consensus: Not the asshole—just give children something magical to believe in, with a time to “reveal the truth” as they mature.
8. Recurring Themes & Podcast Community
- Bigfoot Portrayal:
- The hosts consistently reflect on Bigfoot as misunderstood, more curious and gentle than menacing; often cast as a “natural, curious soul” who likes snacks and keeps to himself.
- Theories emerge—Bigfoot as interdimensional, possibly extraterrestrial, supported by the overlap of Bigfoot/UFO/cattle mutilation lore.
- Listener Participation:
- Warm encouragement for listeners to send stories of any kind: bigfoot, ghosts, aliens, cursed objects, “Am I the Asshole?” situations.
- Strong focus on warmth, nostalgia, and the enduring personal impact of unexplained encounters.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Segment | Description | Timestamp |
|---------|-------------|-----------|
| Banter & Bigfoot Intro | Hair removal pain, Bigfoot as symbol of natural | 01:19 – 06:21 |
| Bigfoot in the Chicken Coop | 1970s TX farm encounter | 06:22 – 16:01 |
| Sasquatch & Demon (Quincy) | Bigfoot in Oregon, haunted figurine in trailer | 19:06 – 33:08 |
| Meeting Bigfoot (Brandon) | Roadside sighting in KY, family encounters | 33:41 – 39:36 |
| Clingman’s Dome | Dawn encounter in Smoky Mtns, awe/fear | 42:04 – 46:48 |
| Adirondacks Highway Chase | Professor’s 60mph pursuit by upright cryptid | 48:08 – 51:05 |
| “Am I the Asshole?” Bigfoot Prank | Parental dilemma, holiday parallels | 53:06 – 58:37 |
The Hosts’ Tone & Community Vibe
- Spooky, yet comforting; heartfelt and humorous—never mocking.
- Hosts foster a safe, inclusive space for “belief” and skepticism alike.
- They blend nostalgia, pop culture references, and deep empathy for both storyteller and cryptid.
Takeaways for Listeners
- Bigfoot stories are as much about family, belief, and the oddities of rural life as they are about the cryptid himself.
- Listeners are welcomed to contribute, and even the scariest encounter is met with warmth and curiosity.
- The episode centers around awe for the unknown, support for those who experience the unexplainable, and a community that persistently seeks answers—no matter how weird.
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Final Message:
“We love you and we will see you on the other side.” (59:56)
