Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"This story is for I can't believe that we haven't covered this already." — Henry
"The Pennsylvania Bigfoot project sounds like a prog rock band." — Ben
"If you think about the encounters people report, they're often gravitational effects missing time and electronic anomaly." — Henry
The episode details the extraordinary events of the 1973 "double flap" in Pennsylvania, a period marked by a significant surge in both UFO sightings and Bigfoot encounters. The narrative centers on the dedicated research of Stan Gordon, who meticulously documented hundreds of incidents, including UFO sightings, mysterious sounds, and direct encounters with large, hairy bipeds. The discussion explores various theories, from mass hysteria and psychological explanations to the possibility of interdimensional beings or extraterrestrial experiments. The podcast highlights the establishment of Bigfoot research groups in Pennsylvania, such as the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Project (PVP) and the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society (PBS), detailing their methodologies and the rigorous "vibe tests" for potential members.
The transcript reveals an interesting correlation where increased UFO activity seemed to precede or coincide with Bigfoot sightings, leading to speculation about a connection between the phenomena. The narrative outlines specific instances, such as the initial UFO sightings involving metallic debris and strange lights, followed by reports of unusual sounds and the appearance of Bigfoot creatures. The episode touches upon the evolution of descriptions, with Bigfoot sightings becoming more detailed and the creatures appearing larger as the "flap" progressed. It also addresses the challenges faced by witnesses in reporting their experiences, often met with skepticism, and the attempts by unknown entities to suppress or collect evidence.
The "double flap" wasn't a fleeting event; it spanned over a year, with peaks in reported activity. The episode details specific encounters, including a widely reported incident where a UFO allegedly landed and released Bigfoot-like creatures, and a shooting incident involving a Bigfoot that resulted in peculiar physiological effects on the shooter. The narrative concludes by noting that while the intense activity subsided by 1974, reports of Bigfoot in Pennsylvania have persisted, suggesting that these phenomena, while perhaps not a constant "flap," remain an enduring part of the region's lore.