S3E8 The Great Jersey Devil Debate Bats, Billionaires, and Bigfoot!

In this exciting episode of the Unofficial Official Story Podcast, we kick things off with a lighthearted debate about who would believe us if we claimed to have seen Bigfoot, leading to a hilarious exploration of credibility among friends and family. Joined by our special guest, actress Jennifer Field, we dive into the quirky world of cryptids, focusing on the infamous Jersey Devil and its many origin stories, from Mother Leeds to gypsy curses. We share laughs over bizarre theories, including the idea that Frank Sinatra might be the Jersey Devil himself! As we unravel the legend, we also discuss other California cryptids, like the Fresno Nightcrawler and subterranean reptilians, all while keeping the conversation fun and engaging. Tune in for a wild ride filled with laughter, mystery, and a touch of the bizarre!

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jennifer Field is an actress and California native, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area.  A former Miss Asian America and current soccer mom of a tween, she has had recurring roles on General Hospital as the notorious Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Arden, and as the maniacal Dr. Ruby on the Primetime Emmy and Peabody Award winning series Artificial.  She just wrapped filming an episode for an NBC procedural crime drama, and has a steamy thriller making the rounds on the film festival circuit.  Jennifer loves anything sci-fi, the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

RESEARCH
We do most of our research online… because why not? Here are the links we quoted from or used for background or inspiration. 

https://visitnj.org/press/new-jersey-tourism-surpasses-record-pre-pandemic-levels-increased-visitors-and-expenditure  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Jersey#:~:text=South%20Jersey%20is%20known%20for,Atlantic%20coastal%20pine%20barrens%20ecosystem  

https://jerseyshorescene.com/the-jersey-devil-the-13th-child/  

https://www.nj.gov/pinelands/infor/educational/facts/jerseydevil.shtml#:~:text=The%20%22Jersey%20Devil%22%20is%20said,thirteenth%20child%20of%20Mother%20Leeds  

https://www.atlanticcountynj.gov/government/government-information/history-of-atlantic-county/jersey-devil-fact-or-fiction#:~:text=The%20Devil's%20Deeds,disaster%20and%20foretold%20of%20war.

ABOUT US What are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian/actor/writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really...maybe...happening. 

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CREDITS
The intro and outro song was created by Brian "Deep" Watters. You can hear his music at https://soundcloud.com/deepwatters.

Written by Ryan Le

Hosts: Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai

Edited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai