Bigfoot, Black Goo, and the Monster We Keep Chasing (Part 2: Folklore, Fact & America’s Paranormal Obsession)

State of the Unknown | True Stories of Paranormal Encounters and American Folklore

What happens when mystery collides with science?

In this episode, Robert Barber and returning guest Dr. Brian Parsons dig deeper into America’s strangest cryptid cases—like the Murfreesboro Mud Monster, black goo evidence, and unexplained footprints.

From haunted forests to local law enforcement transparency, we explore why paranormal stories like Bigfoot endure—and how they fill the same mythic space ancient legends once did.

Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, this is true folklore in motion.

🎧 Listen now for rare insight into the psychology, symbolism, and stakes of American cryptid folklore.

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1. Recap and Introduction (00:00:00)

2. The Murfreesboro Mud Monster (00:03:11)

3. Sasquatch: America's Flagship Cryptid (00:06:26)

4. Why Cryptids Fill Modern Voids (00:11:04)

5. The Future of Cryptozoology (00:15:54)

6. Advice for Aspiring Researchers (00:22:30)

7. Closing Thoughts and Farewell (00:24:45)