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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.

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75:35

Chaosium and the Malleus Monstrorum

MonsterTalk ·

2021/08/23

In this episode, we’re talking with Mike Mason of Chaosium, the gaming company that makes the role-playing system Call of Cthulhu. Mike is here to talk about the newest version of Chaosium’s monstrous bestiary, which is called the Malleus Monstrorum, for the seventh edition of the classic game ecosystem based on the works of HP Lovecraft, and all kinds of Lovecraft-adjacent horror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bonus - Chaosium and The Malleus Monstrorum

MonsterTalk ·

2021/08/23

We're making big changes in MonsterTalk, joining up with the AirWave podcasting network. This should mean more regular release schedules! Karen and I have been banking content and I've been working my arse off with behind-the-scenes administrative work. So our next regular episode is about UFOs and I'm excited about it because there is a lot of really interesting stuff to be said about what's happening in that part of our culture right now. But for now? Let's relax and just talk monsters! I'm

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233 - Bigfoot: America's Abominable Snowman

MonsterTalk ·

2021/08/01

On July 18, 2021 the AiPT SciPhiFest Conference included a 45 min segment of my interview with author and comic-book artist Stephen R. Bissette (who is probably best known for his work on the Alan Moore run of the DC comic Swamp Thing). The interview is about Stephen's book CRYPTID CINEMA (http://bit.ly/CryptidCinema) with a special focus on the little-known touring film used by Roger Patterson to promote (and profit from) his famous alleged Bigfoot film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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232 - Bacteria

MonsterTalk ·

2021/07/23

They're everywhere. They're inside you. You can't escape them - and can't live without them: Bacteria! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AIPT Presents SciPhi Fest 2021

MonsterTalk ·

2021/07/18

The online convention starts at 10 am and I'll be participating in a couple of ways if you're interested. At noon, I've got a special interview with Stephen R. Bissette. You might know him as a key artist on Alan Moore's run of Swamp Thing in the 80s - but if you've been subscribing to BIG FOOTAGE the Patreon bonus cast, you'll know him as the author of CRYPTID CINEMA. I'll also be on at 3:30 pm with Jeb Card to discuss conspiracies and comics. https://bit.ly/SciPhiFest2021 Learn more about your

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59:23

231 - Asian Monsters with Sapphire Sandalo

MonsterTalk ·

2021/07/07

Sapphire Sandalo is the host of the web series Stories with Sapphire. She's a writer, animator, podcaster, TV personality, and part-time university instructor. Her series tells stories with distinctive music and animation and has a strong representation of many monsters, ghosts and creatures that come from Asian folklore from multiple cultures and stories submitted by her audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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64:24

230 - Otter King & Other Things

MonsterTalk ·

2021/05/31

Karen and Blake are joined by the hosts of MonsterFuzz, Eamonn O'Neill and Rob Billington, to discuss monsters and folklore of Ireland. Well, that's what we were supposed to talk about but we wandered a bit because it was obvious we all loved talking about monsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:33

229 - Watertown 2: Eclectic Boo-Galoo

MonsterTalk ·

2021/05/20

Blake Smith has uncovered the uncropped "Watertown Ghosts" photo, lost to the public for more than fifty years, plus more discoveries about this famous alleged ghost photo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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228 - The Curious Case of the Creeping Coffins

MonsterTalk ·

2021/04/26

Did coffins mysteriously move in a crypt in Barbados? Is there a natural explanation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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93:56

227 - Bigfoot and the Paranormal

MonsterTalk ·

2021/03/31

Why are so many "weird" aspects to Bigfoot reports missing from the cryptozoology books? Authors Tim Renner and Josh Cutchins examine the hidden "high strangeness" in Bigfoot Lore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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66:26

226 - Usborne book of UFOs

MonsterTalk ·

2021/03/20

We are joined by entertainer Jon Culshaw to talk about the influential children's book UFOs, (affiliate link) part of the Usborne "World of the Unknown" series that was recently reissued. Jon brings his love of the mysterious and his uncanny ability to do voice impressions as we talk about how UFOs were presented in the 1970s, the wonders of space, and - of course - Doctor Who. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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225 - Thylacines and Pademelons

MonsterTalk ·

2021/03/01

Blake and Karen are joined again by Matt Baxter to talk about the latest Thylacine claims from the TAGOA. The photos dropped last night (US Time) and sadly don't meet up with the hype - but there's still much to talk about with this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:15

MTL014 - DOATS: The Hills Have Eyes

MonsterTalk ·

2021/03/01

deBased on a True Story continues with the Wes Craven film The Hills Have Eyes (affiliate link). Allegedly the film was inspired by the "true" story of the Scot cannibal, Sawney Bean! But is that story even true? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:33

MTL013 - Strange Arrivals with Toby Ball

MonsterTalk ·

2021/02/15

An interview with Toby Ball about his investigative podcast Strange Arrivals. Season one of Strange Arrivals is a deep look into the foundational UFO abduction case of Betty and Barney Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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72:21

MTL012 - Women in Paranormal Research

MonsterTalk ·

2021/02/07

We were joined by paranormal investigator Allison Jornlin on 6/21/2020 for a discussion of women paranormal researchers. A lot of interesting historically significant figures are largely unknown today because they were limited by gender constraints during their time and we were happy to bring some of them to public attention by discussing Allison's research on this topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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70:28

224 - Coral Castle Roundtable

MonsterTalk ·

2021/02/01

Karen and Blake are joined by Mat Baxter to discuss the mysterious story of Florida's 20th Century Megalith site - Coral Castle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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66:09

MTL011 - DeBased on a True Story: The Changeling

MonsterTalk ·

2021/01/31

We kick off a recurring series on the facts behind popular horror films - deBased on a True Story - with the 1980 ghost-story classic The Changeling. Blake and Karen are joined by Mat Baxter. Originally streamed as part of MonsterTalk Live 6-7-2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:23

MTL010 - Cicada 3301 - with Jerry Drake

MonsterTalk ·

2021/01/29

Do you like puzzles? Were you captivated when you heard how England used a crossword puzzle to recruit code-breakers during WWII? Then join us on this episode of MonsterTalk Live where we talked with return-guest Dr. Jerry Drake to discuss the mystery of Cicada 3301. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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MonsterTalk end of year message - 2020

MonsterTalk ·

2020/12/31

We bid farewell to 2020 and hope for a better and brighter 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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223 - The Loveland Frog

MonsterTalk ·

2020/12/26

Ryan Haupt joins us to discuss the case of The Loveland Frog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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