Last Podcast On The Left Last Update on the Left - Episode 11 - Return to Skinwalker Ranch
Jan 9, 2026
Delve into the eerie mysteries of Skinwalker Ranch, where bizarre phenomena have haunted its former owners. Discover chilling tales from the Sherman family, including shape-shifting creatures and cattle mutilations. Uncover the complexities of paranormal research and the hitchhiker effect, which leaves visitors with strange ailments. Explore the controversial involvement of Robert Bigelow and government funding in investigations. With a mix of paranormal intrigue and skepticism, the ranch continues to baffle investigators and inspire media fascination.
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Region Became A Paranormal Hotspot
- Skinwalker Ranch sits in Utah's Uinta Basin and has accumulated decades of UFO and paranormal reports.
- Hosts say the ranch became a concentrated hotspot with layered local legends and modern sightings.
Sherman Family's Harrowing Experiences
- The Sherman family reported shapeshifting dogs, giant wolves, and UFO encounters that drove them off the ranch.
- Marcus and Henry recount Terry Sherman's shooting at a wolf that didn't die as a key experience.
Bigelow's Long, Secretive Study
- Robert Bigelow purchased the ranch and funded NIDS to study the phenomena with private and some government backing.
- The project amassed years of data but withheld many records, creating ongoing debate about conclusions.
