Cryptid Central | Interview with James Szubski | Podcast

James Szubski brings an unusual mix of grit and mystery to every conversation. A US Army infantry veteran, former wildland firefighter, and nationally certified search and rescue EMT, James has spent his career running toward danger rather than away from it.In 2021, he and his wife inherited Margie's Outdoor Store in the Columbia River Gorge — and along with it, an unexpected calling. After hearing an endless stream of strange stories from customers passing through, James launched a paranormal reporting program at the store. What started as a handful of odd accounts has since grown into a database of more than 450 reports, drawing attention from podcasts, documentaries, and TV shows across the country.James is now widely regarded as the leading expert on the Klickitat Ape Cat — also known as the Ebony Ape Cat — a cryptid reported throughout Klickitat County and the Columbia River Gorge in Washington State since the first sightings in 1968. Witnesses describe a jet-black, powerfully built feline with 4- to 5-inch-long fur, a six-foot tail, a primate-like face, and a shoulder height reaching up to five feet. Sightings are frequently accompanied by unexplained electromagnetic disturbances — dying batteries, malfunctioning compasses, and other anomalies that only deepen the mystery.​Part outdoorsman, part investigator, James blends firsthand field experience with a deep well of regional lore, making him one of the most compelling voices in cryptid research today.​Host - M.P. Pellicerwww.MPPellicer.comBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Marlene11Find all my podcasts at www.EeriePodcast.comHypnosis DIY - https://www.hypnosis-diy.com  Narration always by a human, no A.I​Guest - James SzubskiWebsite - MargiesOutdoorStore.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-supernatural--2748304/support.