John Leiberman: Embedded - Mark "Bigfoot" Shaw

When producer Gregg Karmel and I landed in Burlington, Vt., for our one-hour drive over to Barre, we didn’t know what to expect. What we did know was that it was freezing – literally. When we landed, the temperature was eight degrees, setting the tone for our mid-winter trip. And mind you, this was no ordinary getaway. We were headed to visit Howard Stern wack packer "Bigfoot," and his new found transsexual girlfriend, Danielle.

What played out over the next several hours was one of the most remarkable and intriguing experiences I have ever covered in my career (and I have been all around the world covering conflict both here and abroad). We witnessed Mark “Bigfoot” Shaw in his element: at home in his cramped apartment, describing his sexual escapades and interacting with his girlfriend. We learned about Bigfoot’s “EP,” or essential person, and we walked the streets of town with he and his confrontational lover. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.

This five-part series chronicles the life and times of Bigfoot and his girlfriend. For hardcore Howard Stern fans, it will serve as an in-depth look at how one of their favorite wack packers lives. For casual listeners, it is an interesting “slice of life” that they won’t find anywhere else. Enjoy! Because we did. (Sort of.)