Tripping on Legends Live: The Pukwudgie’s Big Night Out

Today is the anniversary of the event that changed a local legend into a paranormal superstar. Tonight Christopher Balzano and Natalie Crist explore what the legend might be and how it has moved through the paranormal the last twenty years.

You can listen to our other Pukwudgie-centric episodes at:
Episode 16…How Pukwudgies got Wikied

Episode 22…Meeting the Pukwudgies in Indiana

…and watch the interview with the park ranger at Mounds State Park
about his experiences at:

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..and a potential encounter in the Astor Library…

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Explore the darker side of Fort Myers with Christopher Balzano during the dark on a hauntingly unforgettable walking tour with True Tours.

Check out Christopher Balzano’s books, including the newly released Haunted Southwest Florida.

Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you’ve heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822.

Follow us at: 

www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends
Instagram: @SpookyTripping

You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com.

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13 responses to “Tripping on Legends Live: The Pukwudgie’s Big Night Out”

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    Great article on Pukwudgies. I enjoyed the videos and pods that I hadn’t seen or heard before. The legend and stories are quite interesting.

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      Thanks…

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Explore the darker side of Fort Myers with Christopher Balzano during the dark on a hauntingly unforgettable walking tour with True Tours.

Check out Christopher Balzano’s books, including the newly released Haunted Southwest Florida.

Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you’ve heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822.

Follow us at: 

www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends
Instagram: @SpookyTripping

You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com.

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