Survivorman | Bigfoot | British Columbia | Director's Commentary | Les Stroud | Todd Standing

[@Paula_Shelton]

OK, this is gonna be weird. I lost my husband several years ago to brain cancer. He was 37 years old. He was a Bigfoot enthusiast. I don’t know any other way to say it. He was such a brilliant guy, very logical, very skeptical, but he sure did love the idea of Bigfoot. He also loves Survivorman. Whenever these episodes pop up on KZbin it always feels like a little visit from my husband. He truly was the sweetest, most wonderful human being and I really appreciate these episodes.

[@1984isnotamanual]

It's not weird it's a sad but beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it.

[@markrosenfield9576]

Not weird/ “familiar”

[@robcharteris1756]

If more people believe something maybe it becomes more real? So I believe in your link to your husband. Hope it just got a little bit more real.

[@adammaggart5661]

Not weird whatsoever. Hope it's a peaceful calming experience

[@pommiebears]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Your husband sounds like a really great guy. I’m gutted he passed so young. 🌹

[@angelotorres339]

Would pay money if a second Bigfoot series was done les! This is so good.

[@caroltanguay1377]

Go to Sylvanic Bigfoot. Les did 3 or 4 shows with Todd. He will show you actual Bigfoot. I hope Les is going to say what he did on those shows. He was a believer.

[@irvin966]

Going to check that out!

[@45ladybugs]

I am glad you are posting this. I was a child in the mid 1970's and had my encounter under the Old Abandoned Chairlift below The Cut on Grouse Mountain BC. Me, my Twin Sis,Bro and two friends went on a cloudy summer day to bike to the bottom of the lift on Skyline Drive and hike up the mountain (free range kids).So we knew about bears,cougars,coyotes but what happend next was different. We got up 1/4 of the way and from my recollection we all saw something tall,hairy, lean run lightening speed from one side of the path to the other. It was like maybe 1/2 mile up from us. We just looked at each other knew it was a Sasquach and started running down the mountain trying not to fall and wouldn't you know it ran in the bushes beside us. We couldn't see it because of the dense bush but we heard and saw the trees snap and break.Then it darts into the path at the bottom of the hill stands there and disappears into the bush filled entry way. We decided we had to follow and went as a group. Nothing. Our bikes were where we left them. We did a bike recon of the old building that used to be the ticket booth and nothing. My sister and I talk every now and again about it so yeah it's real.

[@PoeLemic]

Thanks for sharing that. Be nice if you ever go back -- to take a video camera and document what you saw, where, how, etc. Then, post on KZbin. Everyone be interested.

[@bigfootswatching9986]

Amazing story...Thanks for sharing and please do go back and show us what took place that day back 47 plus Yrs ago!

[@joeblow7488]

I'm not sure weather less actually believes in bigfoot what I Have watched he says he's a skeptic but he's had some things happen in the woods but I don't think he believes! Go to ( how to hunt.) On KZbin or not you he reads peoples encounters it's up to you

[@stuartchernoff251]

I've gone to grouse hundreds of times growing up in the area, but I'm younger and know grouse as being heavily trafficked and modernized. We're things different back then? Because if so I could definitely picture that being a perfect habitat for a primate looking to remain unknown. But that's an incredible story and being from BC I have heard plenty of Sasquatch stories that I can say came from reliable sources. I would tell people that are skeptics to come up to the Pacific Northwest and tell me how you feel after, has truly untouched wilderness where a whole host of things could be living.

[@Bluebloods7]

Cool story bro, too bad you have only a tall-tale and no actual evidence or proof. So yeah, it's bullshit.

[@johnhonker437]

I love these bigfoot episodes. Lots of RV campers and urban "experts" have judged you for these over the years, but anybody who has been in the wilderness for long periods of time understand what you were doing. I've woken up in the middle of the night, in a lean-to, and have been absolutely terrified for no reason at all... The woods contain a lot of mystery, and MOST people never go beyond the edge of paid campsites, and have no idea what might be lurking just outside the light of the campfire.

[@willeeff4394]

Too true

[@myselftheother1847]

That's that creepy something is watching you feeling. Felt that outside of manning park..last summer.

[@CoCo-Philly]

I live right outside of Philly and when it's dark at night and I can't see just outside of my driveway I feel like I'm being watched. I can't imagine being out in some real woods.

[@1984isnotamanual]

Humans are still afraid of the dark even when they are adults as your comment shows.

[@jakester455]

​@@universaljoint Nope. You don't know enough about the phenomenon to understand that your pedantic comment is embarrassing you. You can't prove a negative just by using long sentences with lofty terms. And yes there is evidence but you'll ignore it because you've already decided. People like you make witnesses go silent. Thanks for all your help.

[@chuckhorn445]

Love these commentaries. I’m a big fan of you, in general, but, this feels like hanging out with you, which is even better. I’ve never had an experience like these in the woods, but I know people, whom I’ve known for years and trust their character that have related some amazing stories like these to me. Like you, I am intrigued but mostly just want to know. Thank you for the decades of entertainment. You are the pioneer of my favorite genre of television, and a living legend for bushcrafters like me. Much respect, Les.

[@slamrobot6584]

Please do a second season of Survivorman Bigfoot.

[@shanaguilar8352]

Yaaaaaaasssssss!!!!!!

[@greggjohnsonthewatchman796]

I second that plea!

[@jammer1962]

Yes! And go back to that spot in Alaska where you had your encounter, Les. 👍🏻

[@Kaikai303]

@@jammer1962 he can't it was a restricted area I'm pretty sure but that would be awesome

[@kellybelanger5836]

He is wasting time trying to find big foot. They are hidden in a realm we can't see or go into. Sasquatch lives in the spirit world. A higher dimension.

[@lisagauvin]

Your skepticism and approach is why this series was so good. Open-minded, curious people want to continue this journey with you. Let the facts lead us where they may.....

[@TheRealHaans]

Except there were no facts at all. Nor have there ever been, thus a lot of what he says is just down right ignorant.

[@lisagauvin]

@@TheRealHaans Are you calling him ignorant for not drawing a conclusion based on what was in this film? The facts are what he did - and the observed results. There were no conclusions.

[@Holistic-Spa-Therapy]

@@lisagauvin 100% agree

[@johnfryman4428]

What facts ???

[@RockymountainRobert]

@@JohnMelland , I like to tell people, this, do you think your going to go straight up to a sasquatch and shake his hand, give him food , or even just stand face to face, no. If they come around you, then yes you may see them, the skeptics are people who never seen one before

[@Fractalfriend]

These Director’s Commentaries are priceless. They add so much to the original episdoes. Thanks for taking the time to do these.

[@snavisTM]

Yeah and also waters wet.

[@matthewstearns289]

@@snavisTM I see you wearing your pokemon outfit.

[@AmB39]

This is such a great show. So many of us would love if you continued with this kind of series. It’s tops. Thank you Les.

[@QuixEnd]

35:00 was an absolutely perfect little rant that is actually relevant to almost every field. Total respect for anyone dedicating their life to a passion, regardless of what people think of your views. Great series les, amazing!

[@mikeandrews1899]

Even if he's lying , I don't care ......???? WTF , that is a very interesting perspective. And there are a lot of disturbing people with dedicated twisted passions in this world

[@ImHeadshotSniper]

@@mikeandrews1899 yeah, Les Stroud is completely void of ANY logic. he literally says "what do you got for me?". well, what do we have for Santa Clause? what do we have for Vampires? if Les Stroud takes what someone "has for him" regardless of whether they're lying, then this is an incredibly vulernable mindset to being exploited.

[@funguy7979]

Please do more bigfoot videos. I love the survivor man series and have the utmost respect for how you go about creating your videos and teaching along the way. It has helped me more than I can say when I go camping here in Florida. But I gotta admit that the bigfoot videos that you've done are amazing. Your application of logic, common sense, overall knowledge through experiences you've gone through add to the mystery of bigfoot.

[@hunter35474]

Les has to do at least one new episode, because he has to go back up that mountain to get his audio recorder that he left behind!

[@SoloHiker1]

@@hunter35474 I thought his crew picked it up.

[@hunter35474]

@@SoloHiker1 I though he said in the video that he left it on the mountain and would have to go back up to get it.

[@KbOebo]

@@hunter35474 What would be on it? I want to know!

[@alexb292]

The survivorman Bigfoot directors commentary are one of my favourite things on the whole of KZbin, I’m not saying that for effect I Truly mean it. Great work les, gonna sit down and watch this one now… love and respect from England to you and this great fanbase!

[@PoeLemic]

@Alex ... Yeah, agree with you ... from your Friends across the Pond ...

[@alexb292]

@@TrippinOnaHoleInaP8perHeart cheers 🍻

[@alexb292]

@@PoeLemic cheers mate! From your mate across the pond 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@d_ruggs]

i personally loved that les did a bigfoot series. i remember him telling his bigfoot story years ago on joe rogan and it was so interesting to hear "the survivor man" 's story of a sasquatch.

[@margiesirochman6445]

Wow I just have to say I have such RESPECT FOR LES. He is very honest, very intelligent, skeptical and Down to Earth also. He knows what he's talking about he doesn't exaggerate and he tells you like it is. He's the kinda guy I would love to hang out with and have a beer.

[@Squirty___]

I love Survivorman, going out and trying to survive in these remote places. But the bigfoot series was great on it's own too and really had me hooked from start to finish.

[@edman1015]

These Bigfoot episodes are the best. Keeps us on the edge of our seats. One day someone will find out the truth.

[@peaceofmind7811]

Best documentary on bigfoot les ur a legend please do season 2

[@PoeLemic]

Yes, Second that suggestion !!!

[@perfectpushup13]

I absolutely love this series. As a biology student and lover of nature and living things, I feel humans as a species have dissociated ourselves from nature. Believing we are the highest lifeform and that we know all there is to know about the world around us. When experts speak out on subjects such as this, we should listen. I'm not saying I do or don't believe in bigfoot, but most people will never even set foot in remote wilderness.

[@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy]

Humans, created nuclear weapons… so as a species, while we may be advanced with technology, we tend to be pretty darn stupid as a species as well. Let alone the fact that most people couldn’t survive more than a week if we suddenly lost all of the technology we use to survive daily now (like food production, water, heat, cooling etc)

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

@@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy Not incorrect, but not really relevant to this conversation.

[@cbfabulldogs]

When Todd is willing to "exaggerate" (lie) right infront of Les what is he willing to do when he is alone or with other hard-core believers? Appreciate Les calling Todd out and keeping this show credible.

[@SnailHatan]

@Rockwell Rhodes aw, you’re so cute when you try to sound tough 🦑

[@johnhonker437]

Les wasn't running a "Debunking Todd" show. He talked to a bunch of bigfoot "experts," took their advice, and tried to figure things out on his own. Why would you immediately get antagonistic with some random person just to start drama?

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

@@SnailHatan but... but... he knows gun words and how much elephants weigh

[@GroundbreakGames]

@Rockwell Rhodes You seem to know a lot about bath houses.

[@mikeandrews1899]

​@@SnailHatan reality bites 😳

[@gassgames]

I've watched this series probably 10 times please make a season 2

[@theDegausser]

Les, your true fans can tell when you are having fun and enjoy the shows just as much because we know you are making something YOU enjoy doing as a filmmaker. I never even gave Sasquatch a second thought until I watched your season of Survivorman Bigfoot, and it gave me pause to think: _could_ something really exist out there?Keep up the great stuff.

[@coreybass3760]

he could do episodes in South Africa on the otang and some in Australia on the Yowies and the Brown Jacks.

[@Redwood-vi8ho]

I love the bigfoot series wish u woulda done a couple seasons!

[@dillfunk9479]

A whole team should be on that mountain for a month recording everything with drones and infrared. This evidence merits a lot of research

[@ssuuppeerrbbooyy]

Why? To waste more of his time?

[@BlakeBlackstone]

@@dillfunk9479 You don't need all that. All you need is someone with skill and level head just like Les. He's probably the best bigfoot researcher that I have seen.

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

@@BlakeBlackstone has to be the best, he's not leaning yes its real or no its fake he's leaning lets find out.

[@anon2427]

@@ssuuppeerrbbooyy Vaush sub spotted, opinion discarded

[@daleburk88]

For the record Les.... I love the director's cut and your commentary. The behind the scenes info and stories are great!

[@resignator]

Keep being humble and doing what you love, Les. Thanks for all the great shows.

[@billbranch1403]

Who wouldn’t want to watch with commentary with “The”” Les Stroud??? I’m on the edge of my seat

[@theshape3988]

I'd rather watch the commentary over the actual show. Bc u get to watch the show and get interesting behind the scenes from Les. Fantastic

[@6677kata]

The reason why I enjoyed the Bigfoot videos so much was because it wasn't goofy or stupid. It was respectful and self aware.

[@cailin5309]

Right?! It didn’t come off as staged or faked or exxagerated

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

fake and shouting to make an excuse for such bad footage. typical for every piece of "bigfoot" evidence -.-

[@JohnSmith-om3ei]

Love the directors commentary.. I always watch the regular first and then come back for the added snippets. Much Love and Respect to Les!

[@pattol666]

Could do 100 season of survivorman bigfoot and id watch em all. LES, IS ALWAYS MORE. This man has saved many a life with his honest and true wisdom of the wilds .

[@Russilly]

You sir, are a Canadian star! A world star in my humble opinion. Your authenticity and passion is unparalleled.

[@duanegrauman9347]

Amazing man and love your Bigfoot series! If anyone can make all believe it's Les!! Please bring back you and your Bigfoot series. Thanks Les

[@Johnnyp88]

Hey Les, I been a big fan since I was very young. Never got to actually comment directly to u before I just want u to know, your show was and still is amazing. I'm rewatching all of ur seasons from season one on with my 5 year old daughter now. Ur work is amazing. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments my man.

[@PacNorthOR]

These are my favorite Les videos, hands down.

[@timkendall5786]

Personally Las I prefer the Director's Commentary, thank you for all the work you've done.

[@cjaydustie1867]

I must say Les, I never got into your show before. After watching Alone it sparked my interest in survival and bushcraft and man did I ever miss out by not watching your stuff! It’s even better IMO with you talking while I watch, thank you for uploading these!

[@duanehamman8459]

1. Keep the Director’s Commentary coming. They are awesome! Love them! 2. Survivorman: The Soundtrack Album. An idea whose time has come.

[@manimal9871]

This was phenomenal Les, I enjoyed the insight. I agree with others, please do another Season of Survivorman Bigfoot.

[@stevenfriar6546]

Les your one of my hero's. thank you for taking the time to do all these commentary's. ive always wanted to hang out with you and now with theses its like i get to hang out with you and the rest of the fans.

[@cbfabulldogs]

My goodness Les you are such an interesting and lovely person. Personally I don't think Sasquatch is real but I still find your discussion and open minded investigation very interesting. I really appreciate that you don't pretend to know everything and have no issue saying "I don't know" when needed. Keep up these awesome commentary videos!

[@MrLarsa53]

What makes u belive the dont exist?

[@1984isnotamanual]

@@MrLarsa53no convincing evidence. No corpses, no DNA, not even a clear picture or video

[@MarkJohnson-vi2dm]

I agree with most. Your sasquatch series are some of the best I’ve ever seen. I really hope you do more. Who knows, maybe some of the other legends of the woods also. Your bringing back some of the respect this field deserves.

[@MMOLegend]

Les, i have watched your shows for so many years i feel like i know you personally. I love what you do, Thank you for years of entertainment and knowledge. Steve

[@sandmaker]

it was fun to watch again and I still ponder as to what happened. For now I will have to file it away with other things that don't fit my reality, but my reality seems to be expanding. Thanks once again for sharing your time and experiences. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

[@greghebert6389]

Les, you were absolutely the best person to do this series, you went into it with the perfect attitude !!! I enjoyed every episode

[@RDW1455]

I absolutely love hearing Less talk. I started listening to Less on night around dusk and didnt stop until daybreak the next day. He and his shows are just INCREDIBLY FACINATING ! Thank you Less for your contribution to the survivorman as well as Bigfoot enigma. May you continue for another 20/30 years or longer in syndication!

[@mna4809]

We need more Bigfoot Les. You’re awesome love all you shows and episodes!

[@WysteriaGuitar]

C'mon Les, with your creds we want to see another Bigfoot season. Thanks HUGE Survivorman fan here.

[@escapewithjay]

It is amazing how people will comment on what you want to shoot with your time. I see this on my channel as well. I say you get what you pay for and since you dont pay... Crazy how folks cant appreciate a free show created at high expense and effort on the part of the creator. I appreciate the work you have done Les and thank you

[@lancel71]

These are extremely interesting to me and I'm always on board for this type of content from Les!!

[@Truths-Advocate-88]

OK then try this- My capture by a herd of Bigfoots years ago was horrific. They took me back to their home-world of Sasquatopia. I was held prisoner there in a zoo. While entering their ufo through the large colourful doorway, I saw that in the next valley over, there was a smaller ufo that the homosexual Sasquatches entered. It had a small brown coloured opening in the back end. Apparently I learned later on, That's how they roll.

[@JamesSmith-op7yc]

This is fascinating! I'm 60yrs in Michigan and I'm with Les Stroud on the existence (or not) of "Sasquatch. "... Growing up, I heard and read stories of the Upper Michigan "Dog Man," Florida "Swamp Yeti," Northern & Southern "Sasquatch". I don't want to see a dead "Bigfoot". I'll go with the man to help get photos! I'm not afraid. I know that they've been here long before us... Thanks for sharing, James.

[@RobertSmith-cx9bl]

Love your no-nonsense/skeptical-but-curious approach to this subject Les. SINCERELY.....Sadly this field has long had too many loons for most to take it seriously but your honest objectivity, taken from experiences that you yourself cannot explain, brings a MUCH NEEDED authenticity that is soooooo welcomed by many like myself who are equally fascinated by the subject. What makes you the Defacto authority, in my opinion, is your lifelong experiences living in some of the worlds most remote regions where most of us wouldn't last a day. To hear something and almost immediately recognize it as a squirrel, branch, bobcat, Fox, Bear can only come with spending many years exploring these remote forests. I think I speak for many when I say that I sincerely hope you continue in your quest for answers here as so many of us either don't have the balls, means or knowledge in which to spend weeks in these remote regions that you call your 2nd home. Keep up the GREAT work because we're all better for it...

[@lsutiger3178]

Dealing with moisture in the camera lens...vintage Survivorman, ha! Love it! Really appreciate the commentary and very grounded/well-thought out opinion on working with people in the Sasquatch community such as Todd Standing, wish more experts could approach it as you do Les.

[@garydeanbaker]

Whooo! Just what I needed! Gotta make more coffee ☕

[@behindthespotlight7983]

Les: at 3:15 you nailed it. The professional exploration into unique experiences (not the least of which, your own) is a natural, creative offshoot from the Survivorman franchise. We’ve all benefited tremendously from your pioneering work as a filmmaker & survival instructor but we’ve literally seen you apply a massive skill set all over the world and in every bio-zone imaginable. Personally I would rather see you explore the possibility of cryptids and do so with integrity than potentially compromise the single greatest selling point of Survivorman: the realism...the sincerity. The only thing left would be to engage in set-up scenarios (like “finding” flora and fauna left by Production)and that is antithetical to what Survivorman is. Keep up the great work. As a fellow media professional I dole out fan adoration sparingly but you continue to deserve it in heaping portions.

[@sharonalbers8991]

I don't care what anyone says, I love watching you thank you for what you Do.

[@MsMtz40]

Luv luv LUV ur Sasquatch series n commentaries series. Multiple views on each!! WANT MORE N MORE!!!!!

[@matthewkeith1180]

Thanks Les for researching this in such a way that brings respect to it. Great video

[@AQUPAS]

Another great commentary! Watching it as it's raining outside. Very, very interesting, that Northern Quebec story gave me goosebumps. Thanks for this one Les!!

[@Olecranon89]

Keep doing the great work. Your series really is the best on bigfoot to date. Would love to see more!

[@folkblues4u]

I love that you're doing your own thing, asking questions, searching for answers. It's one of the characteristics that define you as the real-deal in a world of wannabes, Mr. Stroud!

[@Funnycreators11]

Les is drunk buzzed. Lolllll. Love it. Real deal les. Chillin at the cottage. Good deal.

[@thomasgabriel2213]

These are some of my favorite shows as well! Finally, someone taking a look into this with a clear head and as a true sceptic, but willing to believe what they see and/or know to be true. I can't wait to see the film where you go back to retrieve the lost audio recorder!!

[@RyanProductReviews]

Les we love you man. This was one of my all time favorite shows to watch growing up and as a matter of fact I still talk about your show to this day and haven't seen it in so many years. Even just a couple weeks ago searched for your show survivorman on Netflix to show my 8 yr old step son. Now watching this with your commentary is so cool and I am 100% a believer in Bigfoot as of recently so this is crazy cool. And I also live in BC ! So cool to know your Canadian!! Would love to meet you one day and grab a beer 🍺 !!

[@PoeLemic]

Once again, these are incredible videos, and I am glad that Les is investigating it. But, I sure hope that he decides to do more seasons. He could really discover what others can't.

[@txtardis7887]

Les, I was so excited when a person of your wilderness credibility took on this topic long ago. Since that time you have not let us down in any way. Your respect for this topic & for those who continue to try to bring the truth to light is another testament to your professionalism. - Thank you! Along with the more accepted credible accounts, you have met and showed us some of the more,......unique individuals that may not really have the topic as their priority, however, you still gave them the benefit and let them tell their story. (how you maintained composure sometimes was amazing) On the other hand, the people collecting the "real data", like you are going over in this video commentary with little side stories, are so lucky to have your feedback, insight & support! (triggered by comment about how a smart creature that lives in the wild would not be fooled by a Grouse with a camera in its chest) Lastly, thank you for bringing up the topic of Tech and how it can be used, as well as, how it fails. As a hunter myself, I agree, Scent is what nature runs on. Humans are very visually tuned into our surroundings and I guess that is why we keep trying to get everything on camera. However, every piece of tech has a smell! NASA has an entire team that works on keeping the smells to a minimum in our space adventures, because they can become quite overwhelming in such small quarters; even to Humans who cannot smell worth a crud. Once any animal associates a smell with "Don't Go There" that smell is a red flag that can no longer be used. However, many of those smells we as humans are not even aware of. Also, animals can see light wavelengths that people cannot. Who knows what frequencies a Bigfoot can see? Yet, so many people think that since we cannot see the beams of light coming from our fancy night vision cameras that nothing else can either. Lastly, I love the fact that so many people shrug off "95% Humanoid 5% other", when they are taught "Chimpanzees are genetically closest to humans, and in fact, chimpanzees share about 98.6% of our DNA." (from janegoodall.org)

[@meiam7737]

Les's story about Doug was pretty good. Quality.

[@UpstateGardening]

Been waiting for this

[@willremy5142]

I appreciate that Les talks about his feelings when out in the woods. I think a lot of people coming from the Western rational based perspective tend to discount them because they're not objective. We have to realize that our ancestors developed for eons in a world before our Western rational based perspective taught us to differentiate from those things. We have those feelings as a warning from a deep and ancient place in our DNA. I have personally had some experiences deep in the woods that I cannot explain. I am very comfortable out there and have had experiences with all the "known" creatures in the Sierras, Northern Rockies and Cascades. I don't know what I was reacting to both times, but it was the same feeling, and I didn't have those feelings with the known critters. On one occasion I heard 3 distinct wood knocks. I did not see or smell anything, but I was very creeped out and one of the experiences was solo hiking in the middle of the afternoon. The other time I was cutting firewood with a running saw as dusk was approaching and had clear vision in a select cut that had been recently logged, for hundreds of yards until the thick woods. I did not notice any beings hiding behind the remaining trees, but they were all tall and had no branches near the ground, so there were no other obstructions. I also love that Les goes into the feelings of how the mind works at night. I have had the same thoughts out there. You can really let your mind get the better of you in the dark if you let it.

[@thomasmeadows256]

The real survivor Man the real deal glad to see you back. I don't know why I don't get notifications. Are it's been awhile since you posted. But you're the real deal in my mind

[@Djhikes63]

Love the director's commentary! I've watched every show. Watching director's commentary is like sitting down with Les and picking his brain. Love it!

[@Russilly]

Most telling is your balanced and more importantly your evolved approach to Todd's offerings is commendable and useful.

[@shanaguilar8352]

Please do a Season 2, Les!!??

[@alwkw3783]

Endlessly fascinating. I really appreciate your take on the situation. It's really hard to know who is credible or not with these types of stories.

[@donolinger6904]

I had more to say but ScrewTube won't let me. It won't post.

[@Holistic-Spa-Therapy]

This was amazing. Been looking forward to this! Been loving all the directors commentary. Especially for this series. And delivered as promised;) Completely fascinating. Thank you. Keep em' coming!! (Radium was my first experiences with this phenomenon. Vancouver Island was the most profound and undeniable.)

[@driver55]

Love this show. Les, truly an honorable and critical thinking person and that’s what makes this the best survival show ever in my honest opinion. Thank you for all your work brother. 🙏

[@patricknoveski6409]

you went out on a limb to make the first Survivor seiries,then stumbled on to the whole Sasquatch thing. and became the world's coolest down to Earth hero with a huge following. Love these directors commentaries. especially this one. thanks Les.

[@nicollekyostia8118]

I'm excited/ almost scared for the commentary on the Oregon episode. Two reasons. 1- I trust Les completely. 2- I am not ready to believe Sasquatch is supernatural (connected with orbs) So what do I do when a man I trust says he experienced orbs like that? I can't wait for his input. I've been watching Les from the beginning and I KNOW he knows there is something phenomenal out there. I wish I had the chance to hear what he truly thinks is going on.

[@Simplechioces]

After seeing this episode, I can't wait for you to touch on the Oregon trip with your friend. You mentioned there was lights close to your camp that night. I hope you can expand upon that experience with more detail. Cheers Les!

[@dustinfitz4651]

Thank you so much for doing these. You could pause every 6 frames and talk and I'd be happy...show us the orbs!

[@filbertapplebag5663]

He says to "go watch the full episode" and he didn't even upload it. Fk this dumb sht

[@dustinfitz4651]

@@filbertapplebag5663 It's right on his main page. Episode 6 radium springs. Open your eyes before you post something so dumb. Luckily your stupidity is now immortalized, get out of here.

[@thedanimlchnnel5519]

Les you make me want to try harder and be better,at what you ask? At life buddy,Les you always remind me to snap out of it and squeeze every drop of life from life,that I possibly can! Thank you for being genuine!

[@Prone2Thrill]

I really think anything you want to bring the fans along on - most would enjoy it because it feels like we know you in some fashion. I would love to see a whole SERIES of Les sitting with people telling their encounters and he doing his normal thing - question with respect! I love the stories from the people, so compelling! Never enough - Thx!

[@glen432003]

Love these les , thanks !

[@thegreatestpepe]

The story Les tells around 1:18:00 or so is classic sleep paralysis hallucination. I get these a lot. Your mind is in a half sleep, half awake state and you hallucinate while partially awake; you can see, but your body hasn't fully awakened yet, so you feel paralyzed. It's a really creepy experience if you're not used to it.

[@ps2beck]

Yep, someone commented on the original video but I don't think Les had seen the comment. Sleep paralysis in itself is a pretty strange phenomenon. I told a friend about the experience I had and she was quite unsettled. I guess in Korean culture there is a strong connection between sleep paralysis and the spirit world and she called me a name they have for people who experience it. Had never heard of sleep paralysis before then. That night, had one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. Did some googling, decided to not sleep on my back anymore and haven't had an episode since. Scientists now know there is a strong correlation between poor sleep habits and sleep paralysis. Doesn't explain the commonality of the experiences people share. In Korean, the term for sleep paralysis directly translates to "being pressed down by something scary in a dream." Nice little toaster btw.

[@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy]

Licensed Healthcare Provider here: What he is describing is 100% aligned with clinical sleep paralysis… one of the most bizarre and scary things that can happen to a person in a bed, let alone in the wilderness, in Sasquatch / Grizzly country, in pitch black conditions, secluded, on top of a mountain, with no realistic help to be had. 😅

[@aa-ze5cz]

It's also in my experience one of the first steps towards lucid dreaming. First time I experienced it was I 'woke up' and noticed something was different in my room and couldn't move. I said, "Wake up." and 'woke up' and something was still off. I remember feeling panicked and said, "WAKE UP!" and 'woke up' and at that point knew I was still not awake and freaked out and screamed, "WAKE UP!" and then woke for real fairly sweaty. The next time it occurred I said, "Hey I'm dreaming. Well let's have some fun." At this point you can fly (my favorite), fight monsters like Iron man, conjure up different things, go 'hook up' with someone in the 'world'. It starts out very similar to your home, but things are different, and you know right away, "YES I'm lucid dreaming!" It is a real thing and frightening at first. That said, it comes and goes - I do believe it to be a form of hallucination because you still have regular dreams that you don't interact with but ever since I remember almost all my dreams and never have sleep paralysis anymore (did have it prior to this time to time). Other times if I encounter like creatures/bugs or a traumatic dream I just say aloud, "Oh this is a dream" in the dream itself and either go with it or then immediately wake up but not upset/screaming/traumatized like normal people after a nightmare would be. Anyway, it sounds cheesy, but you can easily Google it and read about it. I find it most often happens when I'm VEEEERY tired or haven't slept well recently. Lack of sleep can put you in a bit of a hallucinogenic state anyway.

[@SnailHatan]

Man, I always only get paralyzed. Never have those hallucinations. It’s actually more annoying than anything. At least if I was hallucinating something it would be exciting

[@thegreatestpepe]

@@SnailHatan It’s not exciting. Trust me, I understand the mindset of “It cant be so bad im tough ill take it” but the brain does not care about that. It will directly inject terror into you. Once you get out of the hallucination its like “oh ok its fine haha” but during, its not exciting or fun at all. There is no logic or rational thought.

[@dj-kq4fz]

Thanks Les. You've been a part of my life, and an inspiration for years. This series was so well done I can only hope you will continue it at some point. I had high hopes for a fellow Canadian out west with legitimate outdoor experience, but I've lost confidence in his ability to weed out the BS. Your approach has always been the best in my view, as you keep an open mind and employ some very critical analysis and thought. Once again, thanks and best wishes for what ever comes next in your life. Dave J

[@theshape3988]

Les I 100% respect you and I absolutely understand why you went with Todd. Bc even if he staged atleast you are out there doing your thing. Todd is staging though bc I've watched his Bigfoot clips and can tell. It doesn't change my opinion on your videos though. I respect and am inspired by your filmmaking

[@difdaf436]

I just watched for the first time today some footage of Les playing music live.. what a legand!! Les is a true endangered character!

[@taidghisclass06]

Les, for the love of everything holy; please do more of these!

[@3ghostman332]

Todd’s legit. Anytime someone tries to debunk his videos they make themselves look silly. Science don’t lie and there’s plenty scientific evidence but like you said it’s not excepted as evidence.

[@remielacosta-filipinosurvi7509]

Les, it would be interesting to see another season of Survivorman Bigfoot using the experiences and insights you gained from your first Bigfoot field investigation...

[@ramonalisa8546]

🍷cheers! Thank you, I love the commentaries, especially Bigfoot 👣

[@wayneferris9022]

Director's Commentary is the best yet on this subject.

[@gggsayian535]

I wouldn’t be surprised if whatever got that Apple, came to you when you were sleeping and sat on you arm as an “nice try buddy” moment. Lol

[@scockery]

Sitting on him while taking a bite out of the apple like some movie baddie/jerk.

[@destinationjesuschrist7043]

Honestly if big foot weighs 800-1000 pounds, I wonder if he just came up and laid his arm on him as friendly gesture for feeding him apples and two chocolate bars.

[@UberHeroMystic]

Bigfoot is such a troll lol

[@ronniehdable]

Sasquatch researching, a field full of freaks! Greater words have never been spoken. Les, love you and your work. God speed. Go find Steve isadahl. How to hunt. Great match up

[@nicollekyostia8118]

Imagine Les, Steve and David Paulides all teaming up together! Les has worked with David, David has worked with Steve, so let's get them all together and the truth WILL BE FOUND AND SHARED!

[@aaronrichards19886]

I liked Joe Rogans description. He said it's a bunch of white dudes that can't get a girlfriend.

[@randypayne6147]

The film of Todd fighting with a flair, I ALWAYS, wonder what happened after that. What I mean is, did the flair runout? Did he take off running down the mountain? Did they go away? Did he stay their if they did go away? I always wonder why he doesn't examine what happend. Same with the photos. Why didn't he keep filming these creatures? Its always 5 sec clips and seems like they don't continue to film until they duck out of the pictures . I do have to say one of the photos does look like a well trimmed beard and mustach.

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

I thought they looked very real. One of them you can see the eyes blinking and you can see the muscles in the forehead moving. Also, another one if you screenshot and zoom in you can see a baby Bigfoot tight beside the other one but you can’t see it unless you zoom in.

[@MrLarsa53]

They finally get away from him. He told it himselfe.

[@kwinsc9273]

That squatch was more well groomed than me 😂. But to your point were are all the footprints and lead up to these super clear pictures? Beyond lthe pics looking like a dead ringer for Todd, it all makes me suspicious.

[@matthewmeehan7817]

Beyond my childhood exploits in the local woods and forests alone or as a scout, Survivorman was my first introduction into wilderness survival / outdoorsman sort of life. I wish I had more time in this modern era to spend on it without falling into financial disarray, but I'm still grateful to you Les, for the knowledge you impart as well as the experiences.

[@mandamorris7934]

Whatever you do... wherever you go... if you are at least minimally balanced, you see what Les Stroud has to say about it. The perspective you bring sir, serves as a mind opening and education. Everyone is due their own opinion, but if you are fair, you learn all you can, and that's why I'm here. As for your music, never stop my friend... your message is so extremely vital. Thank you for all you do. Appreciate you!

[@ChristoMac]

I went camping w/a Squatch enthusiast and my girlfriend caught him setting up a hoax, but we played along to see if he was going to say "gotcha" but he didn't. Afterwards I confronted him and asked him why, he tried denying it but after arguing for days he finally admitted it and said he did it because "he KNOWS they're real so it's not really a hoax because everything he did really happened at a previous time, so he wanted us to believe him and short of seeing one he wanted to make us believe"... So, I don't know but I guess anyone that believes in something can JUSTIFY almost anything to themselves, which as Les says it just muddies the water on getting to the bottom of this phenomenon.

[@hanburgundy4317]

I think that's what Todd does. He's had real encounters (likely) but his fervor to convince others led him to make a bunch of hoaxes - his close up footage is of straight up puppets/animatronics.

[@SouthernSierra56]

Once I find somebody is not trustworthy(and that's someone who hoaxes even once, I don't waste mytime with other possible evidence from them. There's so many folks out there why waste time on someone whose capable of purposely misleading.

[@behimothgames7333]

​@@hanburgundy4317 it's like with speedrunners. they cheat to get times faster, not to just get the times

[@matthewbrassard8835]

Bigfoot aside...One thing for certain...there's no way I believe you had a girlfriend

[@ChristoMac]

@@matthewbrassard8835 Haha 😂 good one 👍

[@jamesgarner4127]

Hey Les, do you think you’ll ever do another Bigfoot series?

[@PoeLemic]

All of us sure hope so ...

[@pablojose4890]

What about tranquilizing the apples and leave exlax candy bars? You definitely wouldn't want Bigfoot tripping out, but he or she might want a nice nap and if the exlax takes hold, that thing will be leaving a nasty trail wherever it went making it easier to track especially if it was stuck in its fur. You'd be one of the most famous celebrities in the world.

[@lindalarsson1436]

Brilliant ideas !😅

[@LeftIXD]

Love the commentary episodes, thanks Les

[@daphnerose9474]

We are hoping very much for another Bigfoot series from Les, we are enthralled by him, infact, all of the different series over the years have been really fabulous and teach us all so much. Les is so cosy, genuine and interesting, ... We had a Bigfoot outside our log cabin around 1973, NW Montana, Flathead Indian Reservation, near the Idaho border, the smell was atrocious, the cats and two German Shepherd dogs took off, the only dog that stayed was the Kuvasz. Seeing Les with the Guiness reminded us to stock up on ours ! Infact, we are actually praying that Les brings us more Bigfoot programmes and commentary..