An early release for Thanksgiving week! Ira relates a tale of life in remote tribal lands on an island in the Philippines - of living with the locals, learning their customs and languages, and working alongside them. After a ceremony with the tribal shaman, their worksite was visited by a tall, hairy, entity known locally as the Kapre - the guardian of the forest. Is the Kapre what we would call a bigfoot"?\n\nIf you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars\n\n\nOur Sponsors:\n* Check out Bandai Namco: unknown9.com/STRANGE\n* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/STRANGEPOD \n\nSupport this podcast at \u2014 https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donations\n\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands\n\nPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy