In this episode, we hear from Rob, a lifelong resident of Portage County, Ohio, who shares a series of encounters that began years before the recent headlines ever reached his area.<br /><br /><br />Driving late at night through the backroads near Mantua, he comes face to face with something massive standing just off the roadside. Tall, broad, covered in dark fur, and gone within seconds, the moment sticks with him long after he tries to move on.<br /><br /><br />Time passes, and the experiences continue. A quiet night on a deck overlooking farmland turns into something else entirely as branches snap in the distance, a strange scream cuts through the air, and a towering figure moves along the tree line under moonlight. This time, he isn’t the only one who sees it.<br /><br /><br />As more conversations unfold, a pattern begins to emerge. Others in the same area have seen similar figures. Similar builds. Similar behavior. Reports that stayed quiet for years begin to line up in ways that are hard to ignore.<br /><br /><br />From the wetlands around Mantua to the developing edges of Streetsboro, Rob describes the sounds, the movement, and the unsettling reactions from wildlife that seem to signal something just out of sight.<br /><br /><br />These are the encounters that happened before anyone was calling it a flap.<br /><br /><br />🗣️ <b>Share Your Story</b><br /><br />Had a Bigfoot encounter or strange experience?<br />Send it to [email protected] – your story might be featured on the show!<br /><br />🎥 <b>Watch &amp; Subscribe on YouTube</b><br /><br />🔴 Subscribe here → <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BigfootSociety?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bigfoot Society YouTube</a><br />💬 Leave a comment &amp; let us know your thoughts!<br />📞 Leave a voicemail with your story → <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/bigfootsociety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Speakpipe</a> (Use multiple voicemails if needed)<br />👥 Share this episode → <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5v75Od-X38" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch &amp; Share</a><br />🎧 More episodes → <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3t1vwtsKh-MGeHs0XglFJE5LwUHpmJm_&amp;feature=shared" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast Playlist</a><br />🌲 Recommended: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3t1vwtsKh-Mk4032IyZtWgP6LVPU8uat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Jersey Bigfoot Encounters</a><br /><br />💥 <b>Support the Show &amp; Get Perks</b><br /><br />✅ Join the community on <b>Supercast</b> – <a href="https://bigfootsociety.supercast.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Become a Member</a><br />✅ Listen ad-free &amp; early on <b>YouTube</b> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Qq45W6iaTU8FE9kelxT7Q/join" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Here</a><br /><br /><b>📱 Let’s Connect</b><br /><ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigfootsociety/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@bigfootsociety</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bigfoot_society" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@bigfoot_society</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bigfoot.society" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@bigfoot.society</a></li></ul>🧰 <b>Tools &amp; Partners I Use (Affiliate Links)</b><br />These help support the show at no extra cost to you:<br /><ul><li><b>Beam (Better Sleep):</b> <a href="https://share.shopbeam.com/hnpc4ype" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Try Beam</a></li><li><b>Wildgrain (Better Bread):</b> <a href="https://wildgrain.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/6ogi3frocb2zwtbx8gx8lksvnpgb6tnxbhqlhfk2/8487" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Here</a></li><li><b>Seed (Probiotics):</b> <a href="https://refer.seed.com/x/JQ3nHF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get Seed</a></li><li><b>Medi-Share (Healthcare):</b> <a href="https://bit.ly/4iHULko" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn More</a></li><li><b>LMNT (Electrolytes)</b> Free Sample Pack with your first purchase! : <a href="http://elementallabs.refr.cc/default/u/byronstephanie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get LMNT</a></li><li><b>Organic and non-GMO groceries delivered for less</b><br /><a href="http://thrv.me/uarEhS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://thrv.me/uarEhS</a></li></ul>🎙️ Podcasting Tools:<br /><ul><li><b>Repurpose.io:</b> <a href="https://repurpose.io/?fpr=28951" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Try It</a></li><li><b>Descript: </b><a href="https://get.descript.com/r3bclm1qi6r3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign Up</a></li><li><b>Streamyard:</b> <a href="https://streamyard.com/?fpr=bigfootsociety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Start Recording</a></li><li><b>Riverside.fm:</b> <a href="https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=rewardful&amp;via=bigfootsociety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Try Riverside</a></li></ul>🎧 My Audio Interface: <a href="https://amzn.to/3L1q8XY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View on Amazon</a><br /><br />☕ <b>Buy Me a Coffee</b> – <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bigfootsociety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support Here</a><br />🛍️ <b>Grab Some Merch</b> – <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/bigfootsociety/?etsrc=sdt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shop on Etsy</a><br /><br />📬 <b>Mailing Address:</b><br /><br />Bigfoot Society<br />125 E 1st St. #233<br />Earlham, IA 50072