Could Bigfoot really be hiding in the forests of North America?
In this episode of ParaTruth: Reborn, Justin and Erik welcome researcher and filmmaker Michael Familant, creator of In the Shadow of Big Red Eye, for a fascinating discussion about Sasquatch sightings, field investigations, and the evidence researchers are searching for.
Mike shares his experiences exploring possible Bigfoot habitats, evaluating eyewitness accounts, documenting unusual findings, and bringing audiences into the unpredictable world of cryptid research.
Are these encounters evidence of an undiscovered creature, or are there other explanations?
Join the discussion and decide for yourself.
👣 IN THIS EPISODE
The story behind Big Red Eye
Inside a real Bigfoot expedition
Unforgettable encounters
Footprint and audio evidence
Science, skepticism, and cryptid research
Why the mystery continues
🌲 LEARN MORE ABOUT MIKE
Website: https://shadowofredeye.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shadowofredeye
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What would convince you that Bigfoot is real? Leave your answer in the comments.
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Guest Bio: Mike Familant, 37 from Northwestern New Jersey, is a full‑time Bigfoot researcher, presenter, and producer of the long‑running series In the Shadow of Big Red Eye. For more than a decade, he’s traveled across the country investigating eyewitness reports, collecting field evidence, and sharing the stories behind America’s most enduring cryptid.
Known for his boots‑on‑the‑ground approach, Mike blends real‑world fieldwork with engaging storytelling, humor, and a deep respect for the people who share their encounters. From remote forests to packed conference halls, he brings audiences into the heart of the search — the adrenaline, the science, the mystery, and the community that forms around it.
When he’s not in the woods, Mike hosts library talks, festivals, and events nationwide, where he breaks down Bigfoot research in a way that’s accessible, entertaining, and rooted in firsthand experience. His work has helped build one of the most active and welcoming Bigfoot communities in the country.
