696: The Art of The Hoax

<div>In episode 696: The Art of The Hoax, Trey, the creator of the popular Instagram page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/squatch_me_now/">@squatch_me_now</a>, and his hoaxing partner, Brock, join to talk about an unorthodox topic, hoaxing Bigfoot. Together, they explain the unanswered questions about Bigfoot videos, and why video evidence often falls short of expectations. Trey shares his insights from years of examining photographic and video evidence, addressing the challenges of capturing high-quality footage of such elusive creatures. They also discuss their ongoing docuseries "Masters of the Hunt", where they conduct groundbreaking experiments, including ethical hoaxing, to reveal just how difficult it is to fake a Bigfoot sighting. With Trey's deep dive into the history of giants and Brock's hands-on experience in Bigfoot costuming, this conversation takes a fascinating look at what it really takes to explore the phenomenon, and attempts to answer the biggest question surrounding Bigfoot sighting videos...Are they real?<br /><br /><strong>Squatch Me Now:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/squatch_me_now/">@squatch_me_now</a><br /><br /><strong>Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts List:</strong> <a href="https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/helene-relief">https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/helene-relief</a><br /><br /><strong>Sasquatch and The Missing Man:</strong> <a href="https://merkelfilms.com/">merkelfilms.com</a><br /><strong>Merkel Media Apparel:</strong> <a href="https://merkmerch.com/">merkmerch.com</a><br /><br /><strong>The Confessionals Members App:</strong><br />Apple Store: <a href="https://apple.co/3UxhPrh">https://apple.co/3UxhPrh</a><br />Google Play: <a href="https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ">https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ</a><br /><br /><strong>Become a member for AD FREE listening and EXTRA shows:</strong> <a href="https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/join">theconfessionalspodcast.com/join</a><br /><br /><strong>AFFILIATES<br />Go Silent with SLNT Faraday Bags: </strong><a href="https://alnk.to/clXuRY5">https://alnk.to/clXuRY5</a><strong><br />EMP Shield: </strong><a href="https://www.empshield.com/">empshield.com</a> Coupon Code: "<strong>tony</strong>" for $50 off every item you purchase!<em><br /><br /></em><strong>SPONSORS</strong><br /><strong>SIMPLISAFE TODAY:</strong> <a href="https://simplisafe.com/confessionals">simplisafe.com/confessionals</a><br /><br /><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong><br /><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="http://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/">www.theconfessionalspodcast.com</a><br /><strong>Email</strong>: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com<br /><strong>Subscribe to the Newsletter</strong>: <a href="https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/the-newsletter">https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/the-newsletter</a><br /><br /><strong>MAILING ADDRESS:</strong><br />Merkel Media<br />257 N. Calderwood St., #301<br />Alcoa, TN 37701<br /><br /><strong>SOCIAL MEDIA</strong><br /><strong>Subscribe to our YouTube</strong>: <a href="https://bit.ly/2TlREaI">https://bit.ly/2TlREaI</a><br /><strong>Reddit:</strong> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/">https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/</a><br /><strong>Discord:</strong> <a href="https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h">https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h</a><br /><strong>Show Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theconfessionalspodcast/">theconfessionalspodcast</a><br /><strong>Tony's Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonymerkelofficial/">tonymerkelofficial</a><br /><strong>Facebook</strong>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast">www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas</a><br /><strong>Twitter</strong>:<a href="https://twitter.com/TConfessionals"> @TConfessionals</a><br /><strong>Tony's</strong> <strong>Twitter</strong>: <a href="https://twitter.com/tony_merkel">@tony_merkel</a><br /><strong>Produced by</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jack_theproducer/">@jack_theproducer</a><br /><br /><strong>OUTRO MUSIC<br /></strong><strong><em>Joel Thomas - Free The Rabbits<br /></em></strong><a href="https://youtu.be/sl-DMrN6798?si=ljVe_-VrhrAkUyWv">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/free-the-rabbits/1769698404?i=1769698405">Apple Music</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1lJ6Xps1FlNqJtXeBeXxhn?si=4BpKR91iTNW7K88pIxqNTQ">Spotify</a>