S09E29: The Howling Woods (The Michigan Dogman)
Summary
Host Richard McLean Smith explores the legend of the Michigan Dogman, a bipedal, canine-like creature. The episode traces the myth from ancient accounts of dog-headed men to a 1987 radio prank that sparked a flood of local sightings. Listeners hear detailed eyewitness stories from the Manistee National Forest, including encounters by fishermen and hunters, alongside analysis of a controversial 1961 photograph.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and Edinburgh Fringe announcement
Historical accounts of dog-headed people
The origin of the Michigan Dogman legend
Radio callers report specific Dogman sightings
Robert Forney's 1938 encounter with the creature
Brian's father's 1961 photo and sighting
Debating hoax vs reality and the 1987 cabin attack
Sam's 1987 hunting trip encounter with the Dogman
Conclusion, credits, and final advertisements
Listen ad-free on Castria