The Moth American Dreams: Icons - The Moth Podcast
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Feb 20, 2026 Lynn Swisher Spears, storyteller and retired musician, recalls a Midwest farm community rallying to give a neighbor dignity in his last days. John Garcia, storyteller and performer, shares a father-son Bigfoot tale that becomes a ritual of connection. Short, vivid personal stories about myth, belonging, and quiet acts of care.
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Bigfoot As Family Lore
- John Garcia recounts growing up with a Bigfoot story his parents told on a Rocky Mountain pass that kept him terrified as a child.
- As an adult, he uses Bigfoot lore to bond with his father and preserve shared wonder despite political distance.
Myth Keeps Relationships Intact
- Shared myths like Bigfoot can bridge political and generational divides between family members.
- Garcia values the mystery as a way to keep connection and hope alive with his father.
Hunting Trip Near-Miss
- On a hunting trip, John thought he saw Bigfoot's white eyes and reddish fur in the trees, only to find a camouflaged hunter waving from a tree stand.
- The near-miss reinforced that the thrill of looking mattered more than actually finding Bigfoot.