"Kidnapped by Bigfoot? The Albert Ostman Encounter"
Welcome back, students of the strange! In today’s lesson, Amanda teaches Lindsay one of the most bizarre Bigfoot stories ever recorded—the tale of Albert Ostman, a Canadian prospector who claimed in 1924 that he was abducted by a family of Sasquatches and held captive for nearly a week in the remote wilderness of British Columbia.
Grab your field notebooks and get ready, because this story has everything: a mysterious nighttime snatching, giant hairy creatures communicating without words, and Ostman—cool as ever—watching it all like the world’s most bewildered anthropologist.
We break down Ostman’s detailed account: from being carried in his sleeping bag to a hidden valley, to observing the curious habits of a Bigfoot family unit—including a grumpy old male, a towering female, and two younger creatures. And yes, we talk about the dramatic escape that involved a can of snuff and a distracted Sasquatch.
Was this a tall tale spun for fame, or a genuine brush with the unknown? We weigh the evidence, question the inconsistencies, and connect this account to modern Bigfoot lore.
As always, we’re asking the big questions in our classroom of the unexplained. So sharpen those pencils, open your minds, and prepare to get weird with us.
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.