Small Town Monsters Broadcast Network
Episodes
STM Live: Springtime Sasquatch w/ Heather Moser
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Moser returns to STM Live as spring gets underway to talk Bigfoot, take your questions, and give us a look behind the scenes of some of our re...
STM Live: Beyond the Bigfoot Trail with Aleksandar Petakov
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aleks returns once more to STM Live after a long(ish) time away, having crossed many miles and seen many things in the interim. Come find out what, ge...
STM Live: Canadian Sasquatch w/ Jason Hewlett
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Hewlett returns to STM Live after the premiere of his new series, Sasquatch Quest! Watch Sasquatch Quest: Episode 1 on Youtube
STM Live: New Year, Same Sasquatch w/ Seth and Courteney
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2026, and Seth and Courteney Breedlove return to STM Live to set the stage for the next year. We're talking Kickstarter, Smoky Mountain Sasquatch...
STM Live: Sasquatch in December
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 is nearing it's end. Jason Hewlett and Aleksandar Petakov return to STM Live to talk about their two most recent respective productions - The Jou...
STM Live: Wendigo, Sasquatch and More with Jason & Aleks
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aleks Petakov AND Jason Hewlett have returned to STM Live to talk Wendigo, Bigfoot and much more.
STM Live: Chasing the Wendigo w/ Jason Hewlett
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Hewlett - author, filmmaker and cofounder of the Canadian Paranormal Society - returns to STM Live to talk about his new book, Heart of Ice: Tra...
STM Live: Sasquatch of The Wilds
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new series is streaming right now - Investigation Bigfoot! Join Sean Forker, Matt Arner, Courteney Breedlove, Heather Moser and Aaron Deese for an i...
STM Live: Olympic and Alaskan Sasquatch with Aleksandar Petakov
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aleks Petakov has been on the road - and in the air, and in the woods, and who knows where else - searching for Sasquatch in the Olympic Peninsula and...
STM Live: After Morris Mountain with Jessi & Joe Doyle, Michael Kirkpatrick
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a very special edition of STM Live as we're joined by all THREE investigators featured in Bigfoot: The Monster on Morris Mountain, includi...
STM Live: Sasquatch in September w/ Heather Moser
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
STM Live is back to kick off September as we get ready for a whole month of new releases! Heather Moser returns to the show to take your questions liv...
Monster Summer Live w/ Jessi Doyle, Heather Moser and Courteney Breedlove
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
STM is proud to present TWO special features this summer - Bigfoot: The Monroe Monster Mystery, and Bigfoot: The Monster on Morris Mountain! Directors...
Monsteropolis: Vermonting Edition
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew recently got back from a week long shoot in Vermont, and now that the dust has settled it's time to talk all about it! email - monsterop...
STM Live: Back from Beyond with Heather Moser
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
hief Creative Officer Heather Moser returns to STM Live fresh from several days of filming, interviewing and traveling in pursuit of many things one m...
The Lore You Know: Around the World in Stranger Days w/ Adam Davies
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather is joined by author and researcher Adam Davies in this weeks episode! Adam has been all over the world in search of strange creatures, and has...
The Lore You Know: Doctor Bigfoot w/ Dr. Russ Jones
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author, researcher and physician Russ Jones joins Heather Moser to discuss Sasquatch research, writing books and plenty of things besides. Email - H...
STM Live: All Things Being Bigfoot w/ Seth Breedlove
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Head Maestro returns to STM Live to discuss the future, present and recent past, including the Ohio Bigfoot Conference, upcoming projects and plen...
Monsteropolis: The Ohio Bigfoot Conference
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Small Town Monsters was honored to be included in the 2025 Ohio Bigfoot Conference, and Mark, Seth and Heather finally found the time to sit down and ...
The Lore You Know: Stranger Somewheres w/ Ryan Sprague
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Sprague, host of the award winning podcast Somewhere in The Skies joins Heather Moser to talk UFOs, ghosts... and wrestling. And much much more. ...
Monsteropolis: We Like Giant Turtles
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the World Turtle to the Beast of Busco, join Seth, Heather and Aaron for a deep dive on all things giant turtles. Email - Monsteropolis@smallto...
The Lore You Know: Haunted Dolls & Prison Walls w/ Steve Hummel
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather welcomes paranormal investigator Steve Hummel to The Lore You Know! Steve has years of experience investigating the strange, including a stint...
STM Live: Into the (Dogman) Woods w/ Joe Doyle of Hellbent Holler
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
STM Live returns fresh on the heels of the Youtube release of Dogman Territory: Werewolves in the Land Between the Lakes. Joe Doyle of Hellbent Holler...
The Lore You Know: Nowhere Normal w/ Norm Sollie
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather sits down with long time researcher and long time STM collaborator Norm Sollie to discuss a lifetime of strange occurrences and researching th...
Monsteropolis: Sandown Sam The Space Ghost Clown
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're tackling a particularly weird case today while Mark takes a much deserved vacation. Seth, Heather and guest host Aaron dive into the 1973 case o...
The Lore You Know: Learning & Legends w/ Ken Gerhard
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Gerhard, venerated author, researcher, cryptozoologist and all around really cool guy sits down with Heather Moser to discuss cryptozoology, resea...
Monsteropolis: The Life and Times of Tom Slick
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard of Tom Slick, the man who financed many early expeditions in search of Sasquatch both the in US and internationally. But did you kn...
No Wrong Mysteries with Shane Grove
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Grove, co-host of the From the Shadows Podcast joins Heather Moser to talk all things strangeness - including his own frightening brushes with t...
STM Live: The Bigfoot Trial w/ Eli Watson
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
STM Live is back, and Eli Watson returns to discuss the second episode of Bigfoot: Mountains of Mystery - Trial of a Bigfoot Killer. Watch Mountains...
Monsteropolis: Bigfoot International
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark, Heather and guest host Aaron Deese (Seth will be back soon, we promise) take a trip around the world in search of the International Bigfoot. Sas...
The Lore You Know: Season 3 Premiere with Amy Bue
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Bue of Project Zoobook joins Heather Moser to kick off Season 3 of The Lore You Know! Sasquatch, ghosts, teaching and much more - don't miss this ...
Episode 186: Good Old Greece
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monsteropolis takes a trip to ancient Greece to meet some of the most well known monsters of all time. Did you know Heather is a professor? You will a...
House of Monsters: Werewolf Re: Dogman
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating one year of House of Monsters - and the finale of the first season - with a creature we've met before, but who is more than deservin...
Monsteropolis: (185) Monsters of Michigan
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the 2025 Kickstarter draws to a close (there's still time to back!) we're looking ahead at one of the major projects we have coming this year - Daw...
Appalachian Bigfoot Files with Aleks Petakov
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aleks Petakov returns after another episode of Appalachian Bigfoot Files. Get a look behind the scenes and join us Thursdays at 9 PM EST on Youtube, F...
House of Monsters: The Beast of Chesapeake Bay
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Those who live near and along the Chesapeake Bay have an intimate relationship with a particularly monstrous neighbor. Today we dig into the history o...
STM Live: The Journey Continues with Seth & Courteney Breedlove
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 Kickstarter campaign is under way, and Seth and Courteney return to STM Live to talk about the upcoming projects we can't wait to share with ...
Monsteropolis: 184 - Where We're Going
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last time we discussed the last ten years of Small Town Monsters - this week we dive into the road ahead and highlight all the ongoing and upcoming pr...
House of Monsters: Minerva (Ten Year Anniversary)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2015 a guy named Seth Breedlove had an idea. That idea was to make a movie, and on a shoestring budget and with the help of a few friends, he did j...
STM Live: Mysterious Mountains w/ Eli Watson
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bigfoot: Mountains of Mystery has arrived, and Eli Watson returns to share behind the scenes and tease what's to come for this groundbreaking series. ...
STM Live: Pennsylvania UFOs & Alaskan Bigfoot w/ Heather Moser & Aleks Petakov
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
STM Live celebrates the launch of Bigfoot Archives and the latest episode of Strange Places, featuring Aleks Petakov and Heather Moser with host Aaron...
Monsteropolis: Where We've Been (Celebrating Ten Years)
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating 10 years of Small Town Monsters, and this week Seth, Heather and Mark look back on the long road that lead to today. Join us as we k...
STM Live: Bigfoot Decoded w/ Seth & Courteney Breedlove
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating the release of a new series this week, and Seth and Courteney Breedlove are here to talk all about it. Watch Bigfoot Decoded on Yo...
House of Monsters: The Balkan Chupacabra (The Drekavac w/ Aleksandar Petakov)
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back the 2025 Kickstarter Campaign Today we visit the Balkan mountains to meet the Drekavac - known in Serbian as The Screamer. This strange and frigh...
Monsteropolis: Beyond Buckeye Bigfoot
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckeye Bigfoot is midway through its first season with exciting things on the horizon. Seth, Mark and Heather sit down to discuss the show so far, th...
STM Live: The Appalachian Screamers
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aleks Petakov, Mike Lucci and Matt Arner visit STM Live to talk about the latest episode of Appalachian Bigfoot Files, available now on Youtube.
House of Monsters: The Trolls
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to meet The Trolls. One of the oldest monsters in the house can be traced back centuries, and may even have connections with other monstrous...
STM Live: 2025 Begins with Eli Watson
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eli Watson returns to the show to look back on 2024 and look ahead to 2025, as we prepare for the ten year anniversary of Small Town Monsters! Follow ...
Monsteropolis: Yonder Yokai
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Youkoso mina-san! Seth is back, and joins Heather and Mark to dive into all things Yokai - beings from Japanese folklore with a wide, frightening vari...
STM Live: Orange Eyed Bigfoot w/ Mark Matzke
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the premiere of the latest episode of Sasquatch Unearthed: Buckeye Bigfoot, narrator Mark Matzke returns to STM Live to discuss all things orang...
STM Live: The Bigfoot G-O Road with Aleks Petakov and Jonathan Easely
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aleks Petakov is back to discuss the latest episode of Strange Places, with special guest Jonathan Easely and host Aaron Deese.
House of Monsters: The Lost Rooms
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many ideas have come and gone since we first entered the House of Monsters - here are a few that never fully developed as episodes, but are still full...
Monsteropolis: The Return of Yule Tide Ghost Stories
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monsteropolis is back with a very special episode as Yule Tide Ghost Stories returns! Featuring three classic and spooky tales from the turn of the 20...
STM Live: The Aztec UFO Crash w/ Eli Watson & Scott & Susanne Ramsey
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eli Watson returns to discuss the latest episode of Mysteries and Monsters, which dives into the notorious case of the Aztec UFO Crash. Hosted by Aaro...
Monsteropolis: Christmas Monster Emergency
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Christmastime, and that means monsters. Wait, monsters at Christmas? What do you mean? And where's Seth? Featuring Frau Perchta, The Yule Lads, K...
STM Live: Back to Bigfoot w/ Eli Watson
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
STM Live returns after the thanksgiving break to discuss all things Bigfoot with Eli Watson! Question, comment or suggestion? Email aaron@smalltown...
House of Monsters: Hither Came the Yule Cat
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monsters and Christmas have a long relationship. One creature in particular has haunted the nightmares of Icelandic children for generations - also, h...
Monsteropolis: Lights in The Mist w/ Ron Murphy
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ronald L. Murphy Jr., author, researcher and long-time STM collaborator joins Seth, Heather and Mark to discuss his latest book - Lights in The Mist, ...
STM Live: Appalachian Bigfoot with Aleks Petakov & Steve Kulls
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Appalachian Bigfoot Files is in full swing, and Aleks Petakov returns to STM Live - with special guest Steve Kulls, AKA the Sasquatch Detective! Join ...
House of Monsters: The Appalachian Apple Thief
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a small, mischevious, bigfoot-like creature lurking somewhere in the Appalachian mountains. And it likes apples. And it can turn invisible. B...
Monsteropolis: Weird Bigfoot
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody knows Bigfoot is weird... but do you know HOW weird? This week Mark, Heather and Seth dive into some of the weirdest bigfoot theories, stori...
STM Live: The Texas Dogman Triangle w/ Seth & Courteney Breedlove
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth and Courteney visit STM Live after the premiere of The Dogman Triangle: Werewolves in the Lone Star State on Youtube to discuss the film, behind ...
House of Monsters: Invasion of the Octo People
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In January of 1959 residents of Ohio were forced to reckon with a frightening, otherworldly creature - or was it just a piece of trash? Today we inves...
STM Live: Mystery Guest Extravaganza (Heather Moser, Ron Murphy, Tyler Hall, Aleks Petakov)
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
STM Live returns after a one week hiatus with an explosive guest panel! Aaron is joined by Heather Moser, Tyler Hall, Ron Murphy AND Aleks Petakov to ...
Monsteropolis 176: Appalachian Monster Hunt
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark, Heather and Seth are hot on the heels of some of the most interesting Appalachian monsters. Featuring The Apple Devil, Not Deer, Raven Mocker an...
STM Live: Return to Bluff Creek w/ Aleks Petakov
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aleksandar Petakov returns to Bluff Creek - and STM Live - on the anniversary of the notorious Patterson Gimlin film. Watch Return to Bluff Creek on...
House of Monsters: The Creature from Banana Lagoon
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we visit the Sunshine State in search of 65 foot long dragon. The Guardian of Dragon Point is a folktale from Brevard County, Florida - The Spac...
Monsteropolis: On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Ancients
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Ancients was filmed in 2024 in the Smoky Mountains of Appalachia. Mark, Seth and Heather reunite to reflect on the shoot,...
STM Live: The Monstrous Mysteries of Eli Watson
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eli Watson returns to STM Live after episode ten of Mysteries & Monsters - The Night Siege of Ohio! Watch Mysteries & Monsters on Youtube Ques...
House of Monsters: Blue 52
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1989 researchers picked up a strange, never before seen audio signature in the pacific ocean, launching a decades-long search for what some have co...
STM Live: Appalachian Bigfoot Files w/ Aleksandar Petakov
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aleks Petakov is back to discuss his new series, Appalachian Bigfoot Files! Watch Wild Men of The Mountains on Youtube Question, comment or sugg...
Monsteropolis: We're Back
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monsteropolis returns! Join Heather, Seth and Mark as they try to remember what they've been doing for the last two years. From producing several new ...
STM Live: Monsters, Lights & Magic with Tyler Hall
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Helene Relief Information Tyler Hall returns to STM Live to discuss his upcoming film Phantom Lights, as well as his new series Shenandoah S...
House of Monsters: Howls in The Ozarks
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Helene Relief Information The Ozark Mountains have played host to strange sightings of a shrieking, red eyed creature for generations. Join ...
STM Live: Sasquatch Season with Mark Matzke
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Matzke is back to talk Sasquatch after the releases of the latest episodes of Sasquatch Unearthed: Buckeye Bigfoot and Shenandoah Sasquatch. Qu...
The Lore You Know: Behind the Monsters with Seth Breedlove
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small Town Monsters head maestro and founder Seth Breedlove returns to The Lore You Know to talk On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Ancients, the history an...
STM Live: The Road to Discovery Finale w/ Eli Watson & Shane Corson
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eli Watson returns to STM Live along with Shane Corson of The Olympic Project after the finale of Bigfoot: The Road to Discovery. Watch Bigfoot: Road ...
House of Monsters: Bigfoot vs. Daniel Boone
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Boone is a legendary historical figure, known for a variety of heroic deeds. And once, he might have shot Bigfoot. Join us for a particularly f...
STM Live: On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Ancients w/ Seth Breedlove
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
STM's head maestro returns to STM Live to discuss On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Ancients! Watch On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Ancients Question, comment...
The Lore You Know: Chasing UFOs with Katie Paige
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Paige, long time UFO researcher and investigator, joins Heather Moser for a deep dive on the ins and outs of researching and documenting strange...
Volume XII: The Dragon of Krakow (feat. Mark Matzke)
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves a good dragon. Join us for an investigation of a 700 year old Polish myth, and the possible reality behind this captivating folk tale. ...
The Lore You Know: Mothman & Beyond w/ Tobias & Emily Wayland
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tobias and Emily Wayland, founders of the Singular Fortean Society join Heather Moser to discuss their ongoing research into the world of the Paranorm...
STM Live: The Road to Discovery with Joseph Bongiovanni
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Road to Discovery is back, and Joseph Bongiovanni arrives on STM Live to talk about his research and over 15 years of experience in the Sasquatch ...
House of Monsters: All Roads Lead to Mothman (Pt. 2)
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation of the Mothman by consulting with a bevy of experienced and insightful researchers, tracing the creature's flight path t...
STM Live: UFOs & Shenandoah Sasquatch with Tyler Hall
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Hall returns to STM Live for his solo debut to discuss his new series, Shenandoah Sasquatch, as well as the latest episode of UFOs Revisited. ...
STM Live: UFOs and Mt. St. Helens with Aleks Petakov (Episode 50!)
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aleksander Petakov returns to STM Live to celebrate 50 episodes, and discuss the latest editions of Strange Places and Bigfoot: Beyond the Trail! Ques...
Wild & Weird Horizons with Ron Lanham and Joe Perdue
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Lanham and Joe Perdue of Wild and Weird West Virginia arrive for their first dual appearance on the Lore You Know to discuss all things strange wi...
STM Live: The Lake Michigan Mothman with Tobias Wayland
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tobias and Emily Wayland joins us for a very special episode of STM Live after the release of On the Trail Of The Lake Michigan Mothman on YouTube! Qu...
House of Monsters: The San Antonio Sasquatch
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States. Not typically where one expects to find an unclassified hominid, but historical reports and ...
The Lore You Know: Marvels & Monsters with Mark Matzke
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Matzke, legendary writer, narrator, monster guru and all around great guy joins Heather Moser for his third appearance on The Lore You Know to ta...
STM Live: The Rougarou's Howl with Heather Moser
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Moser, Small Town Monsters researcher, producer and director - and host of The Lore You Know - makes her STM Live debut after the release of S...
STM Live: Paranormal Horizons with Ron Lanham and Joe Perdue
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
STM Live welcomes Ron Lanham and Joe Perdue of Wild and Weird West Virginia to discuss the release of their new Small Town Monsters series, Paranormal...
House of Monsters: All Roads Lead to Mothman (Part 1)
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it seems like Mothman is everywhere. But is he? Today we put this idea to the test, following lines of lore and legend across the spectrum o...
STM Live: Dogman Territory with Seth Breedlove
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Breedlove makes a long anticipated return to STM Live after the release of Dogman Territory: Werewolves in the Land Between the Lakes, now availa...
The Lore You Know: Dogman Territory with Aaron Deese
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Deese returns to The Lore You Know - again - fresh on the heels of the release of Dogman Territory: Werewolves in the Land Between the Lakes to ...
House of Monsters: Hither Came Cyclops (Feat. John Killian)
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Cyclops is one of the oldest monster legends on earth. Join Aaron Deese and special guest John Killian of ExVPlanis for a deep dive into the roots...
STM Live: Bigfoot & UFOs w/ Aleks Petakov & Ron Murphy
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
STM Live welcomes back Aleks Petakov and for the first time, Mr. Ron Murphy to discuss Bigfoot: Behind the Trail and UFOs Revisited! Question, comment...
The Lore You Know: Chasing Ogopogo with Jason Hewlett
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Hewlett is an author, researcher and co-founder of the Canadian Paranormal Society. Jason joins Heather Moser after the release of his newest bo...
Volume VIII: On Wings of Thunder (Thunderbirds feat. Eli Watson & Jasmine With)
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thunderbirds. One of the oldest monster legends in North America, with deep ties to the beliefs of many Native American tribes. But is the Thunderbird...
STM Live: Dogman, The Flatwoods Monster and More w/ Andrew Smith and Eli Watson
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eli Watson returns to STM Live once more, this time joined by the man behind the Flatwoods Monster Museum himself - Andrew Smith! Dogman, Sasquatch, U...
The Lore You Know: Hellbent Hunters Pt. 2 w/ Joe Doyle
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Doyle of Hellbent Holler joins Heather Moser for one of the most intriguing episodes to date, and sheds some additional light on his encounters wi...