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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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90:38

Broadcasting for a Spell

MonsterTalk ·

2016/08/02

James “The Amazing” Randi joins us to discuss his work on the Long John Nebel “Party Line,” a late-night AM radio show from New York’s WOR that defined the paranormal-themed chat show and was a precursor to shows like those of Art Bell, George Noory and Dave Schrader. This episode features clips from the Long John Nebel show and from Randi’s tenure after he took over Nebel’s slot. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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69:51

Skeptics Talking About Monsters

MonsterTalk ·

2016/07/20

In this episode of MonsterTalk, we talk with Deborah Hyde, editor of the British magazine The Skeptic. Deborah is deeply interested in folklore, anthropology, monsters and skepticism. Our conversation covers a variety of topics including vampires, werewolves, ghosts and movies. Follow Deborah on Twitter @jourdemayne. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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65:01

The Episode They Don’t Want You To Know About

MonsterTalk ·

2016/07/06

Rob Brotherton is the author of Suspicious Minds: Why We Believe Conspiracy Theories. Rob has a doctorate in the psychology of conspiracy theories, and taught classes at the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths. He joins us in this episode to discuss the psychology of conspiracies. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:07

What the Fouke? The Beast of Boggy Creek

MonsterTalk ·

2016/06/08

Lyle Blackburn is a musician, actor, and cryptid researcher who explores the US in search of creatures in swamplands and backwoods. He is the author of The Beast of Boggy Creek: The True Story of the Fouke Monster and Lizard Man: The True Story of the Bishopville Monster. Lyle is a staff writer for the horror magazine Rue Morgue, he has been featured on Coast to Coast AM, and on numerous TV shows on Discovery, Animal Planet and more. Lyle joins us to discuss the history and impact of “the Boggy

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69:11

Bigfoot Skepticism

MonsterTalk ·

2016/05/24

Eugenie Scott is an anthropologist but is probably most well known for her work fighting against Creationism in the American public education system as director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE). Perhaps less well-known is the fact that she’s long been interested in Bigfoot. In this episode of MonsterTalk we discuss Bigfoot, science promotion, and the usefulness of thinking about monsters in honing critical thinking skills. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices

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74:49

Bad UFOs

MonsterTalk ·

2016/05/04

Have you learned most of your UFO stories from The History Channel and motion pictures? Chances are these glossy presentations of aliens and mysterious craft have hidden from you some of the shocking and silly history of this fascinating field. Join us as we interview UFO researcher Robert Sheaffer about Bad UFOs. Read episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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64:25

A Serpent's Tale

MonsterTalk ·

2016/04/19

Tales of enormous snakes have been a part of folklore for thousands of years. From myths to legends, to eyewitness testimony and photographs, these stories slither through our culture and seem inescapable. Prepare to recoil in horror as we talk about giant snakes with John C. Murphy, co-author of the fascinating book Tales of Giant Snakes. Do giant man-eating snakes lurk out there waiting to swallow the unwary? The answer is more complicated than you might suspect. Listen to episode 103 Learn more

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67:14

Skepticism 101

MonsterTalk ·

2016/04/13

What is a Skeptic anyway? Are they just naysayers? Are they cynics? Do they just automatically say “that’s not real” to anything exciting and mysterious? Find out the true meaning of Skepticism in this MonsterTalk special episode — Skepticism 101, featuring Dr. Steven Novella. Dr. Steven Novella is a clinical neurologist and assistant professor at Yale University School of Medicine. He is a prominent figure in the Skeptic community, he is the host of The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe, and he is

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78:20

Hunting Monsters

MonsterTalk ·

2016/03/09

In this episode of MonsterTalk, paleontologist Dr. Darren Naish (@TetZoo) returns to discuss his newest book, an overview of the field of cryptozoology, titled Hunting Monsters: Cryptozoology and the Reality Behind the Myths. READ the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:24

Christmas Special # 3: Pickman's Model

MonsterTalk ·

2015/12/30

In this MonsterTalk Christmas Special episode, Blake Smith reads aloud Pickman’s Model, a story by H.P. Lovecraft and gives a brief update about the MonsterTalk podcast. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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71:57

Conclusions (Episode 100)

MonsterTalk ·

2015/07/15

In the 100th episode of MonsterTalk: The Science Show About Monsters, DNA researcher and author Bryan Sykes discusses the research behind his landmark book The Nature of the Beast: The First Genetic Evidence on the Survival of Apemen, Yeti, Bigfoot and Other Mysterious Creatures into Modern Times; plus, thoughts and reflections on 100 episodes of MonsterTalk, including hearing from many listeners about their own favorite monsters… READ the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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65:56

Let's Get This Off Our Chest

MonsterTalk ·

2015/06/03

There are legends from around the world of a creature that comes to you at night and sits on your chest, sucking away your life force. The incubus, the succubus, the old hag — people really report these experiences, but how does science explain it? Dr. Brian Sharpless, co-author of the new book Sleep Paralysis: Historical, Psychological and Medical Perspectives, joins us to discuss the terrifying phenomenon. READ the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:44

Doctor Atlantis

MonsterTalk ·

2015/05/20

You’ve heard the legend of Atlantis. But have you ever heard the facts behind the legend? Dr. Kenny Feder returns to talk about the true story of Atlantis and it isn’t what most people think. LISTEN to this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:38

Shame on the Lizard People

MonsterTalk ·

2015/04/15

Is the world secretly being controlled by a dark, shadowy cabal? Are many of the world’s leaders actually blood-drinking, child-abusing lizard people? No, they aren’t. But in this episode of MonsterTalk we talk with Jon Ronson about his experiences with conspiracy theorist David Icke. READ the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:53

Fear Itself

MonsterTalk ·

2015/03/18

Why do we fear? What is fear? The Ressler Lab is located in the Yerkes Primate Research Center in Atlanta, and the studies they’re conducting seek to understand fear at the cellular, molecular and neural-circuitry level of granularity. Dr. Kerry Ressler, head of the lab, joins us to talk about that research and the neurological basis of fear. READ the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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69:26

El D20ablo — The Satanic Panic & Role-Playing Games

MonsterTalk ·

2015/03/04

The late 1970s and 1980s saw the rise of a new kind of game. Dungeons & Dragons and its many competitors captivated many high-school and college students, but many parents and authority figures feared that these new games were a gateway to Satanic ritual and perhaps even murder. Author Joseph Laycock returns to discuss his new book: Dangerous Games. LISTEN to this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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78:14

A Fear of Spiders

MonsterTalk ·

2015/01/28

One of the most common fears in the world is the fear of spiders. But what does a rationalist do when gripped by an irrational fear? MonsterTalk interviews author Lynne Kelly about her transition from arachnophobia to spider enthusiast. Note: This episode deals with spider sexual reproduction which includes masturbation and cannibalism. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:29

Christmas Special #002: An Inhabitant of Carcosa

MonsterTalk ·

2015/01/02

Blake Smith reads aloud An Inhabitant of Carcosa, a story by Ambrose Bierce. The story itself is brief, but its impact on American horror literature is still being felt today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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71:57

Fangs That Go Bump in the Night

MonsterTalk ·

2014/10/22

We’ve all seen the vampires of cinema and pop culture. Caped aristocrats, sparkling teens, monstrous revenants—which of these best corresponds to the real legends of vampires? Richard Sugg returns to talk about his fascinating research into historic vampire cases. He’s uncovered a recurring relationship between outbreaks of vampirism and poltergeist activity, which will be the subject of his next book. READ the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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54:50

Demon Purrsession: Tales of Demonically Possessed Cats

MonsterTalk ·

2014/10/15

Can a domesticated cat be a monster? What if it can talk, fly, predict the future and grow to enormous size? Get ready for some of the strangest lore we’ve ever covered on MonsterTalk as we interview art historian Dr. Paul Koudounaris about demonically possessed cats. LISTEN to this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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