Growing up in the hills of East Tennessee, you heard the stories—the Tennessee Wild Man, Sasquatch, strange whoops and knocking sounds in the Cherokee National Forest. But what if those campfire tales connect to something much older? What if the Bible explains Bigfoot?

In this episode of A Knoxville Podcast, host Rob Howard (@KnoxvilleRob) sits down with Justin "Doc" Brown—factory worker, podcaster, author, and fellow East Tennessee native—to explore one of the most fascinating theories you've never heard in Sunday school: that Esau, the "hairy man" from Genesis, might be the biblical archetype for Bigfoot and the ancient feral giants found in cultures worldwide.

Justin, host of Prometheus Lens and author of "The Epic of Esau: The Birthright and Seed War," wasn't a Bigfoot enthusiast until he started connecting dots between Scripture, the Book of Jasher, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and Appalachian folklore. What he discovered turned his understanding of both the Bible and cryptozoology upside down.

This isn't your typical "monster hunter" conversation. It's about faith, evidence, apologetics, and why the Bible's supernatural elements matter more than ever in a skeptical age. It's also about East Tennessee—our storytelling traditions, our dialect, our mountains, and why this region is ground zero for both Bigfoot sightings and honest, accessible conversations about deep theological truths.

If you've ever wondered why your grandparents told stories about "boogers" in the woods, or if you're tired of blind faith with no backbone—this episode is for you.

ABOUT JUSTIN "DOC" BROWN:

Justin Brown is the host of Prometheus Lens, a podcast exploring biblical giants, Nephilim, apologetics, and the supernatural dimensions of Scripture. A lifelong East Tennessee resident and factory worker, Justin's journey from "never reading a book he wasn't forced to" to published author began in 2012 when he discovered Dr. Michael Heiser's The Unseen Realm. His work bridges scholarly research and Appalachian "good old boy" storytelling, making complex theological topics accessible to everyday listeners.

His debut book, "The Epic of Esau: The Birthright and Seed War," examines the biblical and extra-biblical evidence linking Esau to global Bigfoot legends and ancient feral giants.

Find Justin: 🎙️ Prometheus Lens Podcast (Apple, Spotify, YouTube, all platforms) 📚 "The Epic of Esau" – Available in hardcover ($20), Kindle ($10), and audiobook (narrated by Justin) 🛒 Order signed copies with sticker packs & bookmarks: PrometheusLensPodcast.com 📦 Or grab it on Amazon Follow on all social media: Search "Prometheus Lens"


ABOUT A KNOXVILLE PODCAST:

Hosted by Rob Howard, a 22+ year Knoxville real estate broker, author, and UT grad, A Knoxville Podcast has been exploring East Tennessee life since 2007. From real estate market insights to conversations about Horses, Hiking, Bigfoot, and everything in between—this show proves Knoxville is more than just a "well-kept secret." It's home.

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