Members Preview | 902: East Tennessee Giants, Legends Hidden in Appalachia
Oct 1, 2026 · 15m
Summary
Host Tony Merkle interviews local historian Tabitha, author of *These Haunted Hills*, to explore the strange legends and lore of East Tennessee. They discuss the region's history of Bigfoot sightings, specifically the "White Thing" in Monroe County, and how these stories have been passed down through generations as warnings. The conversation also covers the spiritual aspects of the area, including the thin veil in the Appalachians, and the importance of discerning the truth behind these local myths.
Topics discussed
Zuova for COVID-19 prevention ad
Listener story: Giant encounter and entities
Show intro and contact information
Episode preview and guest introduction
Meeting Tabitha and local lore history
Writing and self-publishing 'These Haunted Hills'
Coast to Coast AM appearance in 2014
Christian perspective on paranormal topics
Family stories and Welsh origins
White Bigfoot experiences in Mount Vernon
Theories on the nature of the White Thing
Outro and membership call to action
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