Todd Standing has been one of the most talked‑about figures in the Bigfoot world for nearly two decades. Supporters call him a dedicated researcher. Critics call him a showman. Either way, his timeline is full of moments that shaped the modern Bigfoot debate.

When Les Stroud teamed up with Todd Standing for two episodes of Survivorman: Bigfoot, the Bigfoot world lit up. It was one of the rare times a mainstream survival expert worked directly with a controversial figure.

In this episode of Let’s Find Out, we sit down with Howling Underdog Films, an independent documentary team digging deep into the histories, hauntings, and mysteries that shape our world. Their latest project, “Something is Out There,” takes viewers straight into the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, where old stories refuse to die.

This film explores four chilling legends that have echoed through the hills for generations:

The Cherokee monster Spearfinger, the cursed hunting grounds known as the Body Dump,  encounters with spectral black dogs, and the eerie warnings about whistling at night.

These Appalachian tales are dark, strange, and unforgettable — and Howling Underdog Films brings them to life with atmosphere, history, and a whole lot of mystery.

Todd Standing is one of the most polarizing figures in the Bigfoot world.  

Some people swear he’s captured the clearest images ever recorded. Others believe his work is staged, exaggerated, or outright fabricated. His appearances in documentaries and his legal push to have Sasquatch recognized as a species only added more fuel to the fire.

Rick Dyer is one of the most infamous figures the Bigfoot world has ever produced, and whether people love him, hate him, or secretly enjoy the chaos, nobody can deny that he made an impact. Dyer has been at the center of multiple high‑profile hoaxes, media stunts, and headline‑grabbing claims that shook the field to its core. From the 2008 freezer hoax to the later “body tours,” he became the face of controversy, a showman who understood how to command attention and keep the world watching. Even people outside the Bigfoot community know his name, which says everything about the scale of the storms he created.

Tom Biscardi is one of the most controversial names in Bigfoot history, and whether people love him or can’t stand him, nobody can deny that he made an impact. Biscardi came into the scene with big claims, big energy, and a talent for turning the mystery into a full‑blown production. He’s been involved in documentaries, radio shows, expeditions, and some of the most talked‑about events the field has ever seen. His style was pure showmanship, bold announcements, dramatic reveals, and a flair for keeping the public hooked. Even people who don’t follow Bigfoot closely know his name, which says a lot about the footprint he left on the subject.

Ivan Marx is one of the most infamous and polarizing figures to ever step into the Bigfoot world. In the 1970s, he burst onto the scene with bold claims, dramatic stories, and footage that sparked both excitement and skepticism. Marx had a talent for showmanship; he knew how to spin a tale, build suspense, and keep audiences hooked. But he also blurred the line between investigation and entertainment, producing films and “evidence” that many researchers quickly labeled as staged. Whether he was chasing Bigfoot across the Pacific Northwest or unveiling new footage, Marx operated with a flair that made him impossible to ignore.

Ray Wallace is one of the most infamous names in Bigfoot history, and for good reason. He left fake tracks, staged evidence, and bragged about fooling people long before social media made hoaxing easy. 

But here’s the part most folks don’t want to admit: Wallace’s hoaxes forced the field to evolve. His early fake prints in the late 1950s pushed researchers to develop better methods, studying dermal ridges, pressure releases, stride patterns, and soil compression. In a strange twist, his fakery helped sharpen the tools that real investigators still use today.

The Tracker Who Treated Bigfoot Like a Real Animal Long Before Anyone Else Did.

Bob Titmus is one of the most important and most debated names in early Bigfoot research. A taxidermist by trade and a tracker by instinct, Titmus approached the subject with a seriousness that set him apart from the showmen and storytellers of his era. He wasn’t chasing fame, cameras, or conferences. He was chasing signs: tracks, hair, movement patterns, and behavior. And he spent decades in the deep timber doing it.

Where science, tribal history, and field investigation meet.

Kathy Strain is one of the most respected voices in modern Bigfoot research because she brings something rare to the table: professional anthropology combined with decades of on‑the‑ground investigation. As a Forest Service archaeologist, she’s spent her career working directly with Native American tribes, documenting oral histories, cultural traditions, and long‑held beliefs about the “Hairy Man.” Her work gives the subject a depth and legitimacy that goes far beyond campfire stories.

Author Jack LaFountain has always been a storyteller at heart. An Air Force veteran, ordained minister, retired nurse, and writer of both faith‑based Westerns and award‑winning ghost stories, Jack brings a lifetime of experience to every tale he tells.

With 24 works of fiction that ride the line between history and the supernatural, his stories explore the frontier, the unknown, and the thin places where legend meets reality.

And hear me now, believe me later, he’s just getting started.

Fred Bradshaw never tried to become a Bigfoot personality. He didn’t write books, didn’t tour conferences, and didn’t build a public brand. Instead, he did something far more valuable: he went into the woods, followed the sign, and documented what he found with the steady, no‑nonsense approach of a man who understood the land.

Bradshaw was part of a generation of Pacific Northwest researchers who worked long before social media, long before YouTube, and long before the modern “Bigfoot industry.” His reputation came from consistency, field skill, and the respect of the people who actually lived in the timber.