S10 E12 - The Gugwe: Michigan's Forgotten Forest Monster - F-Bomb Friday Folklore & Frights

Deep in Michigan’s forests, hunters whispered about a towering creature that walked like a man, screamed like something inhuman, and vanished without a trace. Known as the Gugwe, this forgotten legend predates modern Bigfoot sightings and carries a far darker reputation.

In this F-Bomb Friday episode, we explore the origins of the Gugwe, eyewitness accounts, Indigenous lore, and why some believe this creature was never meant to be found. This is Michigan folklore at its most unsettling — where the woods are watching, and something ancient still remembers us.

Researched and written by Todd Preston

Produced and hosted by Tracy Preston

Original music from Tracy Preston

Sources:

https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Gugwe— Gugwe cryptid background & sightings info

https://apex-flameback.fandom.com/wiki/Gugwe— “Beast of Seven Chutes” cryptid profile

https://www.reddit.com/r/Cryptozoology/comments/y5o97z/the_gugwethe_beast_of_seven_chutes_is_it_a/— Reddit discussion on Gugwe topic

https://medium.com/@fallofskywalker/deep-dive-into-the-legend-of-the-gugwe-74c8b5083a0f— Deep dive into lore & Mi’kmaq connections

https://www.native-languages.org/kukwes.htm— Mi’kmaq Kukwes legend (related folkloric creature)

https://www.thecryptocrew.com/2022/01/the-gugwe-bigfoot-sasquatch-dogman.html— Crypto Crew overview of Gugwe legend & variants

https://superbugtom.com/gugwe— Superbugtom blog on Gugwe description & Beast of Seven Chutes details

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcleiEtTk34— Video titled “The Gugwe Are Not Bigfoot — They Are Much, MUCH Worse”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uilD2NeXMKc— YouTube commentary including Gugwe-related discussion