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Ryan P. Golembeske:

Investigation Team Leader

A veteran of paranormal and cryptid investigations, Ryan P. Golembeske (aka, “RPG”) brings field-tested expertise and national recognition to the Enigma Research Unit. Known for his appearances on Finding Bigfoot and Expedition Bigfoot, Golembeske has pursued elusive creatures and unexplained phenomena across North America. His work combines boots-on-the-ground investigation with a deep respect for indigenous lore, biological plausibility, and environmental patterns. As Investigation Leader, he spearheads on-site expeditions and evidence collection, blending scientific method with intuitive fieldcraft.

Mark Muncy:

Team Lorist & Author

Author of the bestselling Eerie Florida series and co-host of the popular Eerie Travels podcast, Mark Muncy has spent over three decades chronicling the forgotten, forbidden, and fantastically strange corners of America. With a background in folklore and speculative fiction, his investigations blend historical research with boots-on-the-ground exploration of some of the nation’s most mysterious locations. Muncy’s work has been featured on the Travel Channel, History Channel, ParaGEEKS, Coast to Coast AM, and numerous paranormal documentaries. From haunted lighthouses and cursed towns to cryptids of the Appalachians, he’s become one of the most trusted voices connecting regional folklore to real-world encounters.

Natalie Smearman:

Team Paranormal Specialist

Natalie Smearman has been immersed in paranormal phenomena since early childhood, with decades of personal experience fueling her dedication to the unexplained. As co-host of the Paranormal Among Us podcast, she investigates hauntings, cryptid sightings, and unexplained anomalies across the country. Her intuitive approach, grounded by field research and first-person interviews, has earned her a growing reputation in the investigative community. Whether on location or behind the mic, Natalie brings empathy, insight, and a fearless curiosity to every case.

Anthony Sakovich:

Anthropologist Research Scientist

An anthropologist by training with multiple popular and peer-reviewed publications, Anthony Sakovich has spent decades decoding the lost belief systems and celestial frameworks of ancient Egypt. His research bridges academic precision with real-world exploration, applying historical insight to modern mysteries. As Chief Research Exploration Officer for the National Explorers Society, he leads the ERU’s deepest investigations into archaeological anomalies, forgotten technologies, and unexplained artifacts. From sacred geometry to survival in the field, Sakovich brings clarity to the world’s most enduring enigmas.