About this episode
Deep in Michigan’s forests, hunters whispered about a towering creature that walked like a man, screamed like something inhuman, and vanished without a trace. Known as the Gugwe, this forgotten legend predates modern Bigfoot sightings and carries a far darker reputation.
In this F-Bomb Friday episode, we explore the origins of the Gugwe, eyewitness accounts, Indigenous lore, and why some believe this creature was never meant to be found. This is Michigan folklore at its most unsettling — where the woods are watching, and something ancient still remembers us.
Researched and written by Todd Preston
Produced and hosted by Tracy Preston
Original music from Tracy Preston
Sources:
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Gugwe— Gugwe cryptid background & sightings info
https://apex-flameback.fandom.com/wiki/Gugwe— “Beast of Seven Chutes” cryptid profile
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cryptozoology/comments/y5o97z/the_gugwethe_beast_of_seven_chutes_is_it_a/— Reddit discussion on Gugwe topic
https://medium.com/@fallofskywalker/deep-dive-into-the-legend-of-the-gugwe-74c8b5083a0f— Deep dive into lore & Mi’kmaq connections
https://www.native-languages.org/kukwes.htm— Mi’kmaq Kukwes legend (related folkloric creature)
https://www.thecryptocrew.com/2022/01/the-gugwe-bigfoot-sasquatch-dogman.html— Crypto Crew overview of Gugwe legend & variants
https://superbugtom.com/gugwe— Superbugtom blog on Gugwe description & Beast of Seven Chutes details
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcleiEtTk34— Video titled “The Gugwe Are Not Bigfoot — They Are Much, MUCH Worse”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uilD2NeXMKc— YouTube commentary including Gugwe-related discussion
