How do you defend against something you can’t even see? Twenty-five years after a night that changed their lives, David and Derek reunite to finally share the terrifying truth. What began as a late-night coyote hunt in the Mississippi swamps spiraled into a desperate escape from a massive, unseen predator, one that crashed through trees, scaled embankments in seconds, and stalked them for miles… without ever being seen. This isn’t just a story. It’s a warning.

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Chapters

00:00 Continue Praying for Lindsay
00:11 Episode Teaser
01:40 Local Culture Differences
09:13 The Encounter: Setting the Scene
11:53 The Hunt Begins: Coyote Calling
14:59 Unexpected Encounter
32:04 Unknown Sounds in the Woods
35:14 The Approach of the Unknown
38:09 The Starlight Scope Revelation
50:58 The Chase Begins
58:02 Desperately Retreating to Water
01:11:44 Confronting the Darkest Outcome
01:16:20 The Pursuit: A Race Against the Unknown
01:21:21 The Final Confrontation
01:27:36 Reflections on the Experience
01:39:17 The Dogman Phenomenon
01:44:19 Cultural Legends and Beliefs
01:58:54 Supernatural Experiences and Perspectives
02:13:46 Reflections and Future Research

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The Confessionals
The Confessionals is where the unexplained meets raw, firsthand testimony. Through in-depth conversations, we explore encounters with the supernatural, interdimensional phenomena, cryptids, and mysteries that defy conventional understanding. From eerie paranormal activity and chilling Dogman sightings to UFOs, UAPs, and government cover-ups, each episode pulls back the veil on the hidden forces shaping our reality. If you’re drawn to the unknown, step into The Confessionals, where the stories are real and the mysteries are endless. Email us your experiences at contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com!  
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