Vic Kundiff Shares History of Bigfoot and Dogman Podcasting

If you've ever wondered who the dedicated researchers are behind some of the most well-known podcasts in the Sasquatch and Dogman community, this interview is a goldmine. A recent episode on the ColeyUFO channel features a sit-down with Vic Cundiff, a name that anyone who's spent time in the Bigfoot podcasting world will recognize immediately. Vic's story is fascinating because it shows how a casual interest can turn into a lifelong mission. Back in 2007-2008, he was just like many of us, spending time online and curious about Sasquatch. He stumbled into the world of Blog Talk Radio, where every night seemed to bring a new Bigfoot-themed show. His favorite was Campfire Shadows, hosted by the legendary Jim "Bear" Grant, who was known for heading out into the woods with fellow researcher Tim "Kumbbo" Baker. What makes this story even more interesting is how Vic ended up stepping into the spotlight himself. When Bear decided to step away from Campfire Shadows to spend more time in the field, he didn't just pick anyone to replace him. He specifically called out Vic as the person he wanted to fill his shoes. Vic's reaction was pretty relatable, he thought, "You've got to be kidding me. I can't do this." But after thinking it over, he decided to give it a shot, and ended up co-hosting alongside Shane McMahon for two years. The real turning point came when Bear and Kumbbo returned from an outing and mentioned that one of the guys in their group had seen something they called a "dogfaced booger." For those unfamiliar with the term, "booger" is a common Southern appellation for Sasquatch, so a "dogfaced booger" immediately caught Vic's attention. When he dug deeper, he realized they were talking about a Dogman, a phenomenon that, at the time, had far fewer resources and support systems for witnesses compared to Bigfoot encounters. That realization sparked something in Vic. He saw a real gap in the community. If someone had a traumatic encounter with a Sasquatch, they could find help relatively easily. But Dogman witnesses? They often had nowhere to turn. So Vic put the pieces in place and launched dogmanencounters.com, followed by the first episode of Dogman Encounters Radio on August 22, 2014. Fast forward to today, and the show is well past 600 episodes, a testament to the appetite for this kind of content. But Vic didn't stop there. He also runs Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio, which is now on episode 507 and pulls in around 100,000 downloads per month. That's not a small number, and it speaks to how much people want to hear eyewitness accounts straight from the source. Most recently, he's branched into fiction with Dogman Tales, a podcast featuring made-up Dogman stories for those who want a little creative spin on the phenomenon. The interview itself is worth checking out, especially if you're interested in the history of Bigfoot podcasting or how the Dogman research community came together. Vic comes across as genuinely passionate and humble about his work, and the conversation flows naturally between his personal journey and the broader state of the field. Coley does a great job letting him tell his story without too much interruption, which makes it feel more like a fireside chat than a formal interview. For anyone who's been following the Dogman scene for a while, this is a chance to hear from one of the people who helped build the foundation of the modern research community. And for those who are newer to all of this, it's a great primer on how someone goes from casual listener to running multiple podcasts with hundreds of episodes under their belt.