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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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200 - In Search Of...

MonsterTalk ·

2019/10/05

A look back at the highly influential television show In Search Of... which was hosted by Leonard Nimoy. Features remembrances from Steven Novella, Lyle Blackburn, Matthew Baxter, and Brian Dunning. Along with archaeologist Jeb Card, I'm launching a new show called In Research Of... which will revisit this original series and add some explanations the producers chose not to include. (Link to show on iTunes.) In Search Of... had 6 seasons in its original run and you can currently (as of this posting)

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79:41

#199 - We Never Play Ouija Bored

MonsterTalk ·

2019/09/04

Is the Ouija Board a tool for talking to the dead? Or is it just a game from Hasbro? We dig into the history of Talking Boards with Robert Murch! LINKS: The Talking Board Historical Society (Est. 2013) Helen Peter Nosworthy Michael Faraday & Spiritualism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:40

#198 - The Grotesque 10

MonsterTalk ·

2019/09/01

In a follow-up to our episode on Gargoyles, photographer and author Mathew M. Duman has produced a new book visiting ten American campuses with gothic architectural and artistic features to document them for your edification and delight. Check out his book, The Grotesque 10 at his website. During our interview, we talked about the term for the sculptures on a church bench. Some of these are called Bench Ends, and others are called Poppy Heads. I thought I should include that detail here. You can

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75:50

The Frighteners

MonsterTalk ·

2019/08/11

What is it like to be an ordained minister who loves the macabre? We talk with author Peter Laws to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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65:02

What Makes US Tick

MonsterTalk ·

2019/08/09

Ticks, Lyme disease, exsanguinated cows and other fun with Dr. Danielle Tufts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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79:40

Thomas Jefferson: Monster Hunter

MonsterTalk ·

2019/07/29

The shocking true story of our nation's first president cryptozoologist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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70:58

The Mapinguari Is Not The Territory

MonsterTalk ·

2019/07/15

Are the legends of the Mapinguari based on sightings of a Giant Sloth? Dr. Richard A. Fariña helps us compare the lore to the fossil record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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106:39

The Shaver Mysteries (Part 2)

MonsterTalk ·

2019/06/28

In part two of our Shaver Mystery coverage, we look at the influence of Ray Palmer and Richard Shaver on Science Fiction, UFOlogy, and the cultural fringe. (Part two of our Shaver Mystery coverage featuring Drs. Jerry Drake and Jeb Card). Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:33

The Shaver Mysteries (Part 1)

MonsterTalk ·

2019/06/18

In this episode of MonsterTalk, we get a brief overview of the history of Hollow Earth theories and start our deep dive into the topic of The Shaver Mystery with repeat guests Dr. Jerry Drake and Dr. Jeb Card. Weird-Science, lost civilizations, UFOs, and Nazis — this story has more threads than a fancy bedsheet set! Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:47

The Zana Problem

MonsterTalk ·

2019/05/28

MonsterTalk revisits the story of Zana, the alleged Almasti wild woman of Abkhazia who was the subject of Bryan Sykes DNA research in his book The Nature of the Beast. A legendary forest spirit of the Balkans may have some relevance to the story of Zana and her descendants. Read the epsiode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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76:33

Dragons

MonsterTalk ·

2019/05/27

Where do Dragons come from — and why do so many cultures have them? Learn about the origins of Dragon legends with Eric Mortensen of Guilford College. Our conversation also touches on Fairies and Yeti — and we will doubtless be revisiting both Eric and the topic of Dragons in future episodes. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:52

Ghosts of the White House

MonsterTalk ·

2019/05/16

An interview with White House historian Lindsay Chervinsky (of the White House Historical Association) about the ghostly legends of the White House. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Larry Blamire

MonsterTalk ·

2019/05/02

Larry Blamire, the talented writer, artist and director of the indy homage to 50’s cinema, The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra joins us to talk monsters. Hurry up and support Larry’s Kickstarter for the 10-year anniversary BluRay of The Lost Skeleton Returns Again. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:36

Monsters of the Mythos

MonsterTalk ·

2019/05/02

H.P. Lovecraft Literary Crossover! I’m joined by Chris Lackey and Chad Fifer of the incredible H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast to talk monsters of the mythos. It’s a wide-ranging wild and wacky ride. Hang on to your earbuds! If you’re not already a subscriber to their fine product, I urge you to waste no time in fixing that! Warning: Listener discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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72:49

Disputin’ Rasputin

MonsterTalk ·

2019/04/15

An illuminating discussion about the Russian Monk, Rasputin, by author Douglas Smith. We’ll be discussing the myths and facts about Rasputin as described in Smith’s book, Rasputin: Faith, Power and the Twilight of the Romanovs. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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93:55

Hitler’s Monsters

MonsterTalk ·

2019/04/03

In MonsterTalk episode # 187, we talk about the role of the supernatural and occult in Nazi Germany. Our guest is author Dr. Eric Kurlander, author of the book Hitler’s Monsters, which chronicles the rise of the Nazis and their strange relationship with the occult including fringe theories, Border Science, astrology, homeopathy, and even Nostradamus. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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81:35

Humans as Monsters

MonsterTalk ·

2019/03/29

In MonsterTalk episode # 186 we talk with Dr. David D. Perlmutter, dean of the College of Media & Communications at Texas Tech University in Lubbock about the ways that humans can become monsters, and the ways that humans turn other humans into monsters. We discuss war crimes both recent and ancient, serial killers, and more. We reference his book, Visions of War. This free Patreon-edit of the show is brought to you by TTU’s new STEM Leadership Communication online program. Read the episode

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66:33

The Resurrection of Bob Lazar(us)

MonsterTalk ·

2019/03/09

A new UFO/Area-51 documentary by Jeremy Corbell (see Hunt for the Skinwalker mentioned in MonsterTalk Patreon Bonus Episode 001) has been very successful. Blake and Karen discuss the documentary and the legend of Bob Lazar. Some of Lazar’s personal history deals with adult topics, so I’m putting an explicit tag on this episode. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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76:25

Ghost Hunting Gear

MonsterTalk ·

2019/03/09

In this episode of MonsterTalk, Karen and Blake are joined by Mathew Baxter (paranormal investigator, lecturer, magician and Karen’s husband) to talk about ghost hunting gear used by amateur investigators. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:43

Monstrous Medicine: Disease

MonsterTalk ·

2019/02/23

What is a disease? We’re joined by science writer Mike McRae, author of Unwell: What Makes a Disease a Disease? to discuss the history of the whole concept of diseases which turn out to have a large, often hidden, social component. For US audiences, be advised that Mike’s book is not available directly in the US. You’ll need to order it through an International bookseller like Booktopia (link above). Read the epsiode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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