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Apes Among Us

Hosted by NAWAC · science · EN

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About this Podcast:

The North American Wood Ape Conservancy is a non-profit scientific-research organization dedicated to solving the mystery of the animal commonly referred to as "bigfoot." With a diverse roster of approximately sixty members, including biologists and other professionals, the NAWAC pursues education and research activities pertaining to the centuries-old "wildman" or "hairy man" phenomenon in North America. The NAWAC proposes that the source of the phenomenon is an unlisted large great ape. The organization is actively engaged in activities designed to test that hypothesis.

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21%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Apes Among Us about?

The North American Wood Ape Conservancy is a non-profit scientific-research organization dedicated to solving the mystery of the animal commonly referred to as "bigfoot." With a diverse roster of approximately sixty members, including biologists and other professionals, the NAWAC pursues education and research activities pertaining to the centuries-old "wildman" or "hairy man" phenomenon in North America.

Who hosts Apes Among Us?

Apes Among Us is hosted by NAWAC. The show has published 20 episodes to date.

What has Apes Among Us covered recently?

Recent episodes include "James and the Giant Feet" (27 February 2026, 60 minutes), "Bob Strain Interview - Part 2" (2 December 2025, 115 minutes), and "Bob Strain Interview - Part 1" (26 November 2025, 58 minutes).

How often does Apes Among Us publish?

Apes Among Us publishes roughly irregularly, with episodes averaging 100 minutes across 20 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Apes Among Us?

Booking probability for Apes Among Us is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Apes Among Us requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Apes Among Us's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Apes Among Us?

The strongest fits for Apes Among Us are Scientific Research & Development. Apes Among Us has a science audience.

About the host

NAWAC hosts Apes Among Us, a science podcast with 20 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Feb 27, 20261 hourS0

    <p>NAWAC member James Waldo details the discovery and subsequent study of an amazing track way of two wood apes in Area X during Summer operations in 2022.</p>

  • Dec 2, 20251h 55mS0

    <p>We continue our conversation with Bob Strain, accompanying him through his first trip to Area X, his views on nature conservancy and it's impact on the wood ape, his thoughts on teamwork, and much more. </p>

  • Nov 26, 202558 minS0

    <p>Long time wood ape researcher and NAWAC member Bob Strain sits down with us for a look at how he became involved in this phenomenon. </p>

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  • Aug 5, 20211h 12mS0

    <p>Hosts Daryl Colyer and Matt Pruitt have a one-on-one conversation that covers a range of topics related to the NAWAC and its efforts, including: the conclusion of the 2021 summer operation in Area X; applying...

  • Dec 28, 20201h 50mS0

    <p>Hosts Matt Pruitt and Daryl Colyer explore various alternatives to specimen collection in this new episode. A few updates regarding the summer operation and Hadrian's Wall are covered in the introduction, followed by...

  • Jul 21, 20201h 40mS0

    <p>In this episode, join Matt and Daryl for an update on the North American Wood Ape Conservancy's field work in Area X. Guests include NAWAC Chairman Mike Mayes and Bud Mellicker, who have just returned from deploying...

  • Mar 3, 20203h 8mS0

    <p>Join hosts Brandon, Matt, and Brian for their recap of the NAWAC’s 2019 summer field study, Operation Variance. While at the NAWAC’s Annual Strategic Retreat in February, the guys talked to a number of NAWAC members...

  • Feb 18, 20201h 54mS0

    <p>Join hosts Brandon Lentz and Matt Pruitt in this episode of Apes Among Us for an exclusive inside look at how the NAWAC trains its citizen-scientist members. Lentz and Pruitt go onsite at the NAWAC’s 2020 Training...

  • Jan 2, 20201h 28mS0

    <p>Go back in time with Brian Brown in this remixed, remastered nostalgic episode from the Bigfoot Show, originally recorded in August 2012, as he interviewed NAWAC (then TBRC) members who had just wrapped up their 2012...

  • Nov 25, 20192h 8mS0

    <p>On this episode of Apes Among Us, hosts Brandon Lentz and Brian Brown take you on a journey to a valley deep in the Ouachita Mountain Ecoregion designated “Area X” by the NAWAC. The men — as part of “November” team...

  • Oct 31, 20192h 44mS0

    <p>In Episode 6 of Apes Among Us, entitled “Citizen Scientists,” hosts Matt Pruitt, Brandon Lentz, and Brian Brown discuss with NAWAC Chairman Michael Mayes and other NAWAC members their experiences, observations, and...

  • Episode #9

    Shades of Gray

    Sep 18, 20191h 32mS0

    <p>On this episode of Apes Among Us, hosts Brandon Lentz, Matt Pruitt, and Brian Brown talk to North American Wood Ape Conservancy members who, while conducting observational field studies in the Ouachita Mountains...

  • Episode #8

    Soundscape X

    Aug 24, 20192h 7mS0

    <p>Screams, pops, whistles, and howls. Just some of the sounds we hear in the course of our research into the North American Wood Ape. When those sounds are recorded, they become evidence. Presented in this episode, a...

  • Apes Among Us

    Meeting Pruitt

    Jul 6, 20191h 5mS0

    In Episode 3 of Apes Among Us, host Brandon Lentz chats with new AAU co-host Matt Pruitt about his background and the latest NAWAC observations in Area X.

  • Episode #5

    Tag 7

    Dec 24, 20171h 51mS0

    <p>In August 2015, something happened in the mountains of the Ouachita range that had never happened before. This event was the culmination of a decade and a half of effort and learning by the members of the North...

  • Apes Among Us

    Encounters

    Oct 4, 20162h 9mS0

    In our inaugural episode, hosts Brandon Lentz and Brian Brown explore some notable wood ape encounters experienced and investigated by members of the NAWAC. Also discussed, the group's Ouachita Project Monograph. <br>...

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