Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
What if one of North America’s most terrifying cryptids isn’t a myth… but a survivor? In this episode, we trace the Gugwe — the infamous “faceeater” — back to the Ice Age. From a forgotten primate in the fossil record to a coldadapted predator that may have crossed Beringia, we break down the evolutionary path that could explain its size, its aggression, and its chilling intelligence.
We examine the behaviors that separate the Gugwe from Sasquatch, the modern encounters that match ancient instincts, and the disturbing possibility that this creature is the last living branch of a prehistoric lineage. If you want to understand what might still be stalking the deep timber, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.
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DARoberts@DARoberts.net
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What if one of North America’s most terrifying cryptids isn’t a myth… but a survivor? In this episode, we trace the Gugwe — the infamous “faceeater” — back to the Ice Age. From a forgotten primate in the fossil record to a coldadapted predator that may have crossed Beringia, we break down the evolutionary path that could explain its size, its aggression, and its chilling intelligence.
We examine the behaviors that separate the Gugwe from Sasquatch, the modern encounters that match ancient instincts, and the disturbing possibility that this creature is the last living branch of a prehistoric lineage. If you want to understand what might still be stalking the deep timber, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.
Got an encounter or theory?
DARoberts@DARoberts.net
Welcome to Nightmare Hunter Nation — where the truth survives the dark.
Join the Unexplained Network at unxnetwork.com to get our free newsletter and show listings, see our on-demand workshop offerings, conferences, blog articles and much more!
Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: streamyard.com/pal/d/6098682995933184
