The Nights Watch

Jim Powell

Welcome to The Night’s Watch. I’m Jim Powell, featured on MonsterQuest (Season 5, Episode 8), host of The Night’s Watch, investigator, filmmaker, and storyteller exploring the world of Bigfoot, cryptids, UFOs, paranormal encounters, and the unexplained from a grounded Christian perspective. Whether I’m deep in the Appalachian Mountains searching for evidence, interviewing eyewitnesses, sitting down with researchers, or documenting strange events in the field, my goal is simple: follow the evidence wherever it leads.

  1. 1d ago

    What Lurks in the LBL? | From the Vault

    Jim and Jamie revisit a night in Land Between the Lakes that stayed with Jim long after the investigation ended. He describes unexplained lights near camp, strange sounds in the woods, and a frightening moment when he felt disoriented. Jamie shares what was happening with her team as a storm moved in. What happened out there? Jim and Jamie compare memories, talk through the details, and leave room for the parts they still can’t explain. This is one firsthand account, shared as remembered—not a confirmed identification of what was in the woods. From the Vault brings older Night’s Watch stories back for another listen. If you’ve had an unusual experience in the LBL, or have a story you’d like Jim and Jamie to discuss, get in touch with the show. 00:00 Jim and Jamie revisit the LBL 02:03 A warning before the teams split up 03:26 The armadillo thermal mix-up 04:44 Lights near the cemetery 06:24 The booms, grunts, and disorienting moment 08:58 Looking back at what happened 10:04 Martin’s account of the previous night 11:38 Jim alone at camp as the storm approaches 12:30 A prayer and a feeling at the tree line 14:12 Back to the tent 16:33 Movement around camp 17:47 The strange clicking sound 20:04 What Jim thought he heard 21:14 The storm arrives 22:40 Jamie describes what her team experienced 23:41 Will they return to the LBL? 24:48 Jamie’s project update 25:40 More LBL footage for members 26:54 Send the show your stories

  2. Sep 28

    From the Vault: Dogman, the Cynocephali & 9th-Century History

    Could the Cynocephali—dog-headed people described in ancient and medieval accounts—connect to today’s Dogman mystery? Jim is joined by Seth Vandebrooke of Project Eleazar to explore accounts tied to Ctesias, Photius, Philostorgius, Ratramnus of Corbie, Saint Augustine, and Charlemagne, including the debate over whether the Cynocephali were human. This remastered From the Vault episode revisits the history, theology, and cryptozoology behind one of the strangest chapters in Dogman lore. Seth’s episode notes and sources:https://www.projecteleazar.com/the-nights-watch-dogman-according-to-9th-century-kings-and-scholars/

  3. Sep 28

    We Film The Unseen | Greg Ogles of Relic Films Speaks

    What happens when cameras fail, recordings vanish, and something unexplained enters your camp after dark? In this episode of The Night’s Watch, Jim Powell sits down with Greg Ogles, creator of Relic Films, for an unfiltered conversation about Bigfoot encounters, unexplained disappearances, equipment failures, strange lights, orbs, possible portals, and the phenomena they have encountered while filming in some of America’s most mysterious wilderness areas. Greg discusses his documentary work with Relic Films, including The Legend of the Downey Booger, investigations at Land Between the Lakes, and The Vanished—a film examining the disappearances of Dennis Martin in 1969 and Mike Hearon in 2008 in the Great Smoky Mountains. The conversation then moves beyond filmmaking as Jim and Greg compare their own field experiences. They recount close-range encounters, creatures entering camp after dark, physical reactions in high-activity locations, and repeated equipment failures that appeared to occur precisely when cameras and recorders were directed toward unexplained activity. Cameras fail. Audio recorders stop. Files become corrupted. Storage media appears to be wiped. Is this coincidence, environmental interference, or evidence that the phenomenon can react to being documented? Jim and Greg also examine strange lights, orbs, possible portals, defensive encounters, and entities connected to regional folklore—including the Raven Mocker. Guest: Greg OglesCreator: Relic Films Episode chapters: 00:00 Close-Range Bigfoot Encounters01:45 Strange Lights and Orbs06:07 The Vanished and Dennis Martin11:10 The Disappearance of Mike Hearon16:33 Greg and Jim Compare Field Encounters18:43 Something Enters Camp After Dark21:12 Cameras and Equipment Begin Failing29:30 Why Does Equipment Fail Around the Phenomenon?31:30 Corrupted Files and Lost Footage41:15 The Raven Mocker and Regional Folklore42:48 Entities Connected to Local Legends50:00 Orbs and Unexplained Lights58:00 Are Portals Involved?1:00:13 Examining the Portal Question1:03:42 Creatures Entering Camp1:04:45 Physical Reactions in High-Activity Areas1:06:57 Defensive Encounters in the Field1:07:07 What Came into Camp That Night? Jim Powell is the host and creator of The Night’s Watch, an interview and investigation series exploring cryptids, UFO/UAP encounters, spiritual phenomena, ancient mysteries, and other unexplained experiences. He also works with Relic Films on documentary productions and field investigations. Enigma is an original documentary series produced independently by The Night’s Watch.

  4. Sep 20

    Bigfoot, Orbs, and Something That Yelled at Him | Jerry Millwood of NCI

    What would you do if something hidden in the woods suddenly yelled at you from the darkness? In this episode of The Night’s Watch, Jim speaks with Jerry Millwood of Rebels Dark Tales of Appalachia, North Carolina Investigates, and Sasquatch Recon about years of encounters and unexplained activity in the Appalachian foothills of western North Carolina. Jerry recounts a roadside Bigfoot sighting near a cornfield, mysterious red eye shine beside an old graveyard, strange whistles and vocalizations, unexplained lights and orbs, and quartz rocks apparently being thrown by something unseen. He also describes possible Dogman-like howls, disturbing animal kills, dangerous areas he refuses to revisit, and the lasting fear caused by some of these experiences. The conversation examines Appalachian witness testimony, possible connections between cryptid and paranormal activity, theories surrounding quartz and strange lights, and the role of faith in overcoming fear and confronting the unknown. Guest: Jerry Millwood Rebels Dark Tales of Appalachia:https://youtube.com/@casarrebel01 North Carolina Investigates:https://youtube.com/@NCINorthCarolinaInvestigat-l8k Sasquatch Recon:https://youtube.com/@SasquatchRecon-c6g Episode chapters: 00:00 Introduction06:00 Jerry Millwood’s Appalachian Encounters10:18 Roadside Bigfoot Sighting Near a Cornfield15:34 Witness Reports Begin Pouring In29:27 Something Yelled from the Woods37:49 Red Eye Shine Near an Old Graveyard40:30 Mysterious Animal Kills43:25 Dangerous Areas He Refuses to Revisit44:16 Quartz Rocks and Possible Bigfoot Activity52:53 Orbs, Strange Lights, and Portal Theories59:51 Mysterious Lights Among the Trees1:08:07 Faith, Fear, and Spiritual Authority1:13:36 Final Thoughts1:15:00 Closing The Night’s Watch provides a place for witnesses to be heard while examining cryptids, paranormal activity, spiritual questions, and the unexplained with curiosity and discernment.

  5. Sep 13

    They Are Watching... They Know Who You Are

    What if the things people call ghosts, demons, aliens, shadow figures, and cryptids are not separate phenomena at all? In this episode of The Night’s Watch, Ash recounts a lifetime of disturbing encounters with intelligent presences, doppelgangers, mysterious creatures, alien-like beings, and entities that appeared to know exactly who he was. His experiences include a creature outside his childhood window, beings watching from a staircase, entities mimicking members of his family, something speaking from the darkness, and unexplained activity associated with burial grounds and allegedly cursed land. Ash also describes an Ouija board incident, a terrifying clawed hand, red-eyed scarecrow creatures, and an encounter with a massive wolf-like animal. Jim and Ash explore whether these experiences represent unrelated paranormal events or different manifestations of the same underlying reality. They also examine spiritual warfare, familiar spirits, persistent encounters, and why certain individuals appear to attract unexplained activity throughout their lives. Are these separate phenomena—or are they connected in ways most people refuse to consider? Listen to Ash’s testimony and decide for yourself. Episode chapters: 00:00 Introduction02:15 Ash Joins the Conversation08:49 Burial Grounds and Unexplained Activity11:39 The Creature Outside the Childhood Window21:06 Doppelganger Activity Inside the House22:45 Entities Mimicking Family Members26:04 The Ouija Board Incident30:16 Three Beings Watching from the Stairs45:20 “You Can’t Handle It”52:10 The Clawed Hand Encounter1:04:15 Familiar Spirits and the Nature of Entities1:11:20 Red-Eyed Scarecrow Creatures1:12:49 The Massive Wolf-Like Creature1:15:00 Cursed Land and Paranormal Activity1:19:00 Final Thoughts The Night’s Watch provides a place for experiencers to be heard while examining paranormal encounters, cryptids, spiritual warfare, and the unseen world with curiosity and biblical discernment.

  6. Sep 10

    WAKE UP CHURCH | Bigfoot, UFOs & the Paranormal the Church Won’t Address

    What happens when witness encounters, modern disclosure, biblical faith, and high strangeness collide? Jim sits down with Derek Davis, author of Christians Avoiding Monsters, to examine why many churches refuse to engage subjects such as Bigfoot, UFOs, cryptids, spiritual warfare, supernatural encounters, and the unseen realm. They discuss why these experiences are frequently mocked or ignored in Christian spaces, leaving witnesses isolated and reluctant to speak. Derek explains how Christians can examine paranormal claims through a biblical worldview while maintaining discernment, compassion, and respect for those reporting extraordinary events. The conversation also explores modern disclosure, the value of witness testimony, an alleged encounter and cover-up at an Ohio reservoir, community infighting, and the emotional toll these experiences can carry. Jim and Derek ultimately consider how faith, gratitude, and perspective can keep the pursuit of difficult mysteries from consuming a person’s life. If you have ever wondered whether the church has a blind spot concerning the supernatural, this conversation is for you. Guest: Derek DavisAuthor: Christians Avoiding MonstersWebsite: https://DLDavisMedia.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGRS9PVQ Episode chapters: 00:00 Introduction03:12 Why Churches Avoid Paranormal Encounters18:02 Spiritual Warfare and the Paranormal37:37 The Ohio Reservoir Encounter and Alleged Cover-Up58:41 Maintaining Balance While Investigating Darkness1:09:00 High Strangeness, Corruption, and Disclosure The Night’s Watch provides a place for experiencers to be heard while approaching supernatural claims with curiosity, discernment, and a biblical worldview.

  7. Aug 19

    Bigfoot on the Ridge | LBL Bigfoot Encounters

    In this episode of The Night’s Watch Podcast, Jim Powell sits down with researcher Randy Brooks, a member of Pathfinder’s Research Group, to discuss boots-on-the-ground investigations in the Land Between the Lakes (LBL).From documented Bigfoot encounters to unexplained tree structures and nighttime activity, Randy shares firsthand experiences gathered during years of field research in one of the most talked-about locations in North America.LBL has long been associated with reports of large humanoid figures, strange vocalizations, and unusual forest formations. In this conversation, we explore what researchers are actually finding — and what keeps them returning to the woods.What is really happening on the ridge? Is LBL just folklore — or something far stranger? This is one conversation you don’t want to miss.This episode focuses on field research, firsthand accounts, and the discipline required to investigate claims responsibly.If you’re interested in Bigfoot research, LBL investigations, or real-world expedition discussion, this one is for you.Subscribe to follow future boots-on-the-ground expeditions and field documentaries connected to the stories discussed on this show.Pathfinder Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JtYmfLPJT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  8. Aug 12

    Bigfoot in Broad Daylight? Texas Trucker Shares His Incredible Encounter

    Tonight on The Night’s Watch, Jim sits down with Matt Lankford to hear his incredible Bigfoot encounter from Central Texas.Matt describes a broad daylight sighting on May 20, 2019 near Coleman, Texas, while driving an 18-wheeler for work. What he first thought was a black bull, then a hog, then a man in an “arctic suit,” quickly became something he says he will never forget: a massive jet-black Bigfoot moving across open ground toward the tree line.Matt also shares recent field research from private property in Texas, including trackways, possible tree structures, strange smells, rock clacking, and a shocking handprint he found on the side of his truck after an investigation.Was this a curious Sasquatch watching him from the woods? Was the handprint evidence of something getting close while he was searching the property?You decide.Topics covered:* Broad daylight Bigfoot sighting in Texas* Highway 84 near Coleman, Texas* Spider crawl behavior* Tree structures and X formations* 13-inch tracks and smaller juvenile tracks* Strange gamey odor in the woods* Rock clacking* Possible Sasquatch handprint on truck* Bigfoot research in Central Texas* Sabine River bottoms discussionIf you’ve had a Bigfoot, Dogman, UFO, ghost, or unexplained encounter and want to share it, reach out to The Night’s Watch.#Bigfoot #Sasquatch #TexasBigfoot #Cryptids #christianpodcast

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Welcome to The Night’s Watch. I’m Jim Powell, featured on MonsterQuest (Season 5, Episode 8), host of The Night’s Watch, investigator, filmmaker, and storyteller exploring the world of Bigfoot, cryptids, UFOs, paranormal encounters, and the unexplained from a grounded Christian perspective. Whether I’m deep in the Appalachian Mountains searching for evidence, interviewing eyewitnesses, sitting down with researchers, or documenting strange events in the field, my goal is simple: follow the evidence wherever it leads.

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  • Creator
    Jim Powell
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jim Powell
  • Show Website
    The Nights Watch

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