MonsterTalk
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MonsterTalk
MonsterTalk: The Science Show About Monsters is a free audio podcast that critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or werewolves. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--626752...
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S05E26 Haunted Cemeteries
In Part 2 of our chat with folklorist Chris Woodyard we talk about the lore of haunted cemeteries.Find Chris on BlueSky, FaceBook, and our back catalo...
S05E25 - Headless Motorcyclist Ghosts
In part 1 of our chat with folklorist Chris Woodyard, we discuss haunted roads and headless motorcycle ghosts.
Find Chris on BlueSky, FaceBook,...
S05E24 - ParaMormonal Activity with Steve Cuno
We talk with Karen's friend, author and Ex-Mormon, Steve Cuno about paranormal ideas in the Mormon religion.
Steve Cuno:
Behind t...
S05E23 - The Stately Ghosts of England (pt2)
Part two of our discussion of the interesting made-for-TV film The Stately Ghosts of England(1965). Blake and Karen are joined by Matt Baxter and this...
S05E22 - The Stately Ghosts of England (pt1)
Blake and Karen are joined by Matt Baxter to discuss the 1965 made-for-TV film The Stately Ghosts of England. The film stars Margaret Rutherford, her...
BONUS: Weirdumentary with Gary Rhodes
I'm excited to be posting this BONUS content - an interview with film historian Gary D. Rhodes. Gary is joining me to talk about his newest book Weird...
S05E21 - Dragons & Trolls of the Marsh
We are delighted to talk with Dr. Christopher Beatty about his research into Dragonflies. From ancient times these insects have been the subject of wo...
S05E20 - Cults, Corps, and the Culinary with Christina Ward
We're joined by Christina Ward of Feral House publishing to talk about the intersection of food, culture, belief, control, and the weird as she tells...
S05E19 A Season of Madness - Old World Carnival with Al Ridenour
Host of Bone & Sickle, Al Ridenour joins us to talk about the traditions of European Carnival season. It's the subject of his latest book, A Season of...
S05E18 - America Bewitched with Owen Davies (part 2)
In part two of our two-part interview with Owen Davies, we continue the discussion of witches and witch prosecutions with thoughtful considerations of...
S05E17 - America Bewitched with Owen Davies (part 1)
In part one of our two-part interview with Owen Davies, we discuss the history of witch trials, accusations, murder, and other troubles bubbling up fr...
S05E16 Greenland Sharks with Greg Skomal
We are joined by author and researcher Greg Skomal to talk about the mysterious and long-lived Greenland Shark.
Books by Greg:
Cha...
S05E15 Ghosted with Alice Vernon
In this episode we talk with Dr. Alice Vernon about her fascinating look at the history of ghost hunting and psychical research, from the late 19th ce...
S05E14 The Case of the Missing Thunderbird Photo
Blake and Karen discuss the legendary photo said to capture 19th century cowboys or soldiers with a giant bird or pterosaur.
SHOW NOTE LI...
S05E13 - Liminal Space Invaders
We talk with journalist Lana Hall about her piece The Dead Mall Society, which details her journey to decaying malls in the Toronto area in search of...
S05E12 The Secret History of Lizard People
Friend of the show Dr. Joe Laycock returns to talk about LIZARD PEOPLE with us. He also has a new book: The Penguin Book of Cults
Joe's B...
Christmas Special #13 - The Mezzotint by M. R. James
It took a minute but I finally managed to read one of these "live" to my own family for the holidays. This is such an evocative story that I wanted to...
S05E11 Ghostly Encounters with Richard Estep
Blake and Karen visit again with Colorado author of paranormal and true crime, Richard Estep. Richard's Books
discussed in this episode:<...
S05E10_Monstertalk
Episode Summary: In this episode, hosts Blake Smith and Dr. Karen Stollznow catch up on recent headlines and new literature. First, Blake discusses a...
S05E09 Flashback: Bad Wolf
FLASHBACKWe're looking back at October 5, 2011 this week and an interview with Valerius Geist (February 2, 1938 – July 6, 2021) about the myths and re...
S05E08 A Survey of Frogmen Festivals
We're joined by Sydney Davidson - student of Dr. Jeb Card (IRO) - to discuss her research into Frogmen Festivals, and to discuss monster festivals and...
S05E07 A Haunted Chest of Drawers
We're joined by Matt Baxter to watch and discuss another vintage BBC look at the paranormal - this time in the form of an allegedly haunted chest of d...
S05E06 Monster Manual & Mamer
We're joined by host of the Conspiracy Skeptic Podcast, Karl Mamer. Karl's working on a new book in his series of skeptically themed books of lists (T...
S05E05 Why I don't believe in... BIGFOOT
In this episode, I talk about why I don't believe in Bigfoot and the core of my basis of doubt. This is part of a new intermittent series wherein we'l...
S05E04 Haunting America Revisited
This week on MonsterTalk, Blake and Karen are joined by Matthew Baxter to revisit Karen’s classic investigation book Haunting America — newly re-relea...
S05E03_Monstertalk
UAPs, “Disclosure,” and the Influence Machine 🔦🛰️
This episode looks at the latest UAP theater around Rep. Eric Burlison’s congressional presen...
S05E02_Monstertalk
This week Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow are joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Brian A. Sharpless, author of Monsters on the Couch, to discuss cann...
S05E01 - Think of the Children!
🎙 MonsterTalk — The Cult of Moloch
Show Notes · Hosts: Blake Smith & Karen Stollznow
In this episode, Blake Smith and Karen Stollzn...
S04E46 - SciCom and Science Comedy with Brian Malow
We finish up Season 4 of MonsterTalk, not with a bang - but a chuckle, as we welcome Science Comedian Brian Malow to talk about using humor and scienc...
S04E45 - Resurrecting Dire Wolves and Moa Bad Ideas
We discuss the sketchy "science by press release" of Colossal Biosciences and the controversies lurking in the history of its lead scientist. Have the...
S04E44 Ghost Hunting 1975
We take a look at a fascinating slice of paranormal history in the form of a 1975 BBC documentary The Ghost Hunters. How much has changed in paranorma...
S04E43 - Big Foot and Van Meter
Blake catches Karen up on his current research projects: The four-wall tour dates of the PGF, and a contextual look at the Van Meter Visitor. Neither...
S04E42 You Don't Know Jackalopes
Blake is joined by regular contributor Matt Baxter, and special guest Kara Van Hoose from the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife to discuss the...
S04E41 Karen and Matt in Scotland
Karen and Matt are back from their book tour in the UK and they got to have some real MonsterTalk moments! Loch Ness, Boleskine House and more plus Bl...
Flashback: Shaver Mystery Super-cut
It's Hollow Earth, UFOs, the birth of Sci-Fi, and more wierdshit than you can believe as we present a super-cut of our 2-part interview with Jerry Dra...
S04E40 - Catching Up: UK Edition
Karen and Matt check in from the UK! Karen is on tour promoting her new book Bitch: The Journey of a Word. (affiliate link)
Islands are...
S04E39 - Are Magpies Monsters?
A fascinating chat about Australian Magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen) with Dr. Grainne Cleary in which we talk about the role of stories in creating monste...
S04E38 - Revisiting Robert the Doll
Blake recounts his recent visit to see Robert the Doll, and his findings after a deep dive into newspapers and other literature. Patrons get follow-...
Flashback: Demon Dolls
Flashback to October 2016! Updated content on Robert coming soon.In this week’s episode of MonsterTalk, we talk about demonic or evil dolls, and look...
Flashback: Alien Intrusion and the UTH
Flashback to January 2018:
In this episode of MonsterTalk, we return to discussion of the Ultraterrestrial Hypothesis (UTH) and what seems to be...