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The Paranormal Peep Show – Cryptid Conference UK 2025

September 17, 2026

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The 2025 Cryptid Conference UK took place on May 31st at the Victoria Park Community Centre in Bridgewater, Somerset, drawing attendees from across the southwest of England and speakers from both the US and the UK. The event was organized by 16-year-old Daniel Lee Barney, who has produced a film about his Bigfoot adventures and co-written books on the subject. The conference covered UFOs, ghosts, and cryptids, but Bigfoot dominated the day.

The Alaskan Connection

DJ Rooster, a cast member from the TV show Alaskan Killer Bigfoot, explained how he ended up on the program. He was originally hired as a cook for cast and crew, with no intention of appearing on camera. "I already talked to the production team and told them like I don't want to be on camera," he said. After a Zoom meeting where the production team saw his long hair and beard, they insisted he join the show. It took him several weeks of filming to become comfortable speaking on camera.

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  • 1 (03:52) **DJ Rooster: From Cook to TV Star on Alaskan Killer Bigfoot** - DJ explains how he was originally hired as a cook for the cast and crew of the show, but his long hair and beard led producers to put him on camera instead.
  • 2 (07:13) **The Premise of Alaskan Killer Bigfoot: Portlock's Abandonment** - DJ details the history of Portlock, Alaska, a once-thriving town that was abandoned in 1949, allegedly due to Bigfoot activity.
  • 3 (11:41) **Bigfoot Legends in Alaska: Local Names and Diversity** - DJ discusses the prevalence of Bigfoot sightings across Alaska’s vast, sparsely populated landscape and the different names various tribes use for the creature.
  • 4 (13:28) **A Terrifying Encounter: Playing Recorded Bigfoot Calls in Alaska** - DJ recounts a harrowing night when the team played loud, digitally recorded Bigfoot sounds from Nevada through a massive speaker at 3:30 AM.
  • 5 (16:59) **Jackie Tolks: A Direct Sighting of Two Bigfoot in California** - Jackie describes seeing two large, human-like figures running across a logging road in Northern California in broad daylight.
  • 6 (20:08) **Jackie Tolks: A Second, Aggressive Encounter in Washington State** - Jackie recounts a nighttime investigation where she and a friend were stalked and provoked by a Bigfoot in a forest.
  • 7 (23:49) **Jackie's Comparison to the Patterson-Gimlin Film** - Jackie compares the Bigfoot she saw to the famous "Patty" footage, noting that locals distinguish between "pretty ones" and "ugly ones."

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Show Notes

Join Neil Ward of The Paranormal Peep Show as he heads to the Cryptid Conference UK, held at Victoria Park Community Centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, in May 2025. Hosted by Daniel Lee Barnett, the conference brought together a fascinating line-up of US and UK speakers and personalities from the worlds of cryptids, UFOs, the paranormal and popular culture. While on location, Neil meets and chats with a fantastic selection of guests, including: 👣 DJ Brewster – known for Alaskan Killer Bigfoot 🔪 Craig David Dowsett – actor who played Winnie-the-Pooh in the slasher movie Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 🎙️ Tommy Cullum – host of The Freaky Friday Podcast 👽 Andy Decodes – host of the Alien8 Podcast 👣 Jackie Tonks – Bigfoot witness and previous guest on The Paranormal Peep Show It's a packed day of cryptids, strange encounters, paranormal experiences and plenty of interesting conversations from the conference floor. The Paranormal Peep Show – bringing you paranormal investigations, interviews and reports from the field. Part of the Paranormal UK Radio Network

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