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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Update frequency: every 7 days
Average duration: 55 minutes
Episodes: 458
Years Active: 2009 - 2025

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243 - Basilisks are Over-Powered (Explicit)

Karen and Blake discuss the myths and legends of the Basilisk (and the Cockatrice). The conversation includes ancient legends, medieval legends, alchemy, a whole lot of bird sex, A.I. and information…

01:10:29 | Mon 10 Jan 2022

242 - The Hairy Hands of Devon

(AKA - The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor, The Unseen Hands) The legend of the Hairy Hands is set in Postbridge, Dartmoor. The road is now known as the B3212. Since 1921, the road has been the locale of a l…

01:12:38 | Mon 27 Dec 2021

In a Dim Room - Christmas Special 2021

A reading of "In a Dim Room" by Lord Dunsany. A ghost story for Christmas.

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00:13:37 | Mon 27 Dec 2021

241 - Monster Theory

We talk with Dr. Jeffrey Weinstock (Central Michigan University) about "Monster Theory" and his new volume which collects a panoply of essays on this interesting topic.

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00:58:53 | Mon 13 Dec 2021

240 - Frankenstein and Mermaids

In this episode of MonsterTalk Radio, Blake and Karen have David Farnell of Fukuoka University on the show to talk about Frankenstein and the novel’s—and the monster’s—impact on pop culture, as well …

01:08:00 | Mon 29 Nov 2021

239 - Monsterology with Stephen Asma

When we think about monsters, the number one reaction most people will have is fear. Why is that and where does it come from? How do our brains process the concept of monsters, our gut reactions to t…

00:59:22 | Mon 15 Nov 2021

238 - The Grand Guignol

A look at the brief but influential "life" of the Grand Guignol theater, a Paris stage venue that specialized in gore and terror. We interview Professor Richard Hand, who has co-authored four volumes…

01:15:41 | Mon 01 Nov 2021

237 - Lord Dufferin's Ghost

We're joined by the Spooky Science Sisters to talk about one of our favorite ghost stories, the psychic/omen/folklore/horror story that has haunted Karen and me since we were kids - the tale of Lord …

01:06:26 | Mon 18 Oct 2021

236 - Carnivorous Plants

Here on MonsterTalk, we stretch the idea of what a monster might be in all sorts of interesting ways. In this episode, Blake and Karen dive into the world of monstrous plants, with Peter D’Amato as t…

01:06:41 | Mon 04 Oct 2021

235 - Hungarian Goulish: The Elizabeth Bathory Mystery

Was Elizabeth Bathory the most vicious serial killer of all time? We're joined by historian Kayla of Historical AF to talk about the facts behind the brutal legend of the blood countess. [EXPLICIT WA…

01:17:34 | Mon 20 Sep 2021

234: Toby Ball - Strange Arrivals S2

Blake and Karen speak with Toby Ball, author and host of the Strange Arrivals, a podcast that presents a historical UFO event within a social and scientific context. They deep dive not just on the UF…

01:13:28 | Mon 06 Sep 2021

Chaosium and the Malleus Monstrorum

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 monstrou…

01:12:10 | Mon 23 Aug 2021

233 - Bigfoot: America's Abominable Snowman

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 M…

01:27:31 | Sun 01 Aug 2021

232 - Bacteria

They're everywhere. They're inside you. You can't escape them - and can't live without them: Bacteria!

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01:07:48 | Fri 23 Jul 2021

AIPT Presents SciPhi Fest 2021

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 …

00:02:27 | Sun 18 Jul 2021

231 - Asian Monsters with Sapphire Sandalo

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 distincti…

00:55:59 | Wed 07 Jul 2021

230 - Otter King & Other Things

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 wandere…

01:01:00 | Mon 31 May 2021

229 - Watertown 2: Eclectic Boo-Galoo

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.

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00:57:09 | Thu 20 May 2021

228 - The Curious Case of the Creeping Coffins

Did coffins mysteriously move in a crypt in Barbados? Is there a natural explanation?

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01:29:39 | Mon 26 Apr 2021

227 - Bigfoot and the Paranormal

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.

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01:30:32 | Wed 31 Mar 2021

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