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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226 - Usborne book of UFOs

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…

01:03:01 | Sat 20 Mar 2021

225 - Thylacines and Pademelons

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 s…

00:27:11 | Mon 01 Mar 2021

MTL014 - DOATS: The Hills Have Eyes

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 …

01:03:51 | Mon 01 Mar 2021

MTL013 - Strange Arrivals with Toby Ball

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.

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01:10:08 | Mon 15 Feb 2021

MTL012 - Women in Paranormal Research

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 toda…

01:08:57 | Sun 07 Feb 2021

224 - Coral Castle Roundtable

Karen and Blake are joined by Mat Baxter to discuss the mysterious story of Florida's 20th Century Megalith site - Coral Castle.

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01:07:03 | Mon 01 Feb 2021

MTL011 - DeBased on a True Story: The Changeling

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. Origina…

01:02:45 | Sun 31 Jan 2021

MTL010 - Cicada 3301 - with Jerry Drake

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…

01:04:59 | Fri 29 Jan 2021

MonsterTalk end of year message - 2020

We bid farewell to 2020 and hope for a better and brighter 2021.

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00:02:56 | Thu 31 Dec 2020

223 - The Loveland Frog

Ryan Haupt joins us to discuss the case of The Loveland Frog.

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01:05:52 | Sat 26 Dec 2020

Christmas Ghost Story #008 - The Upper Berth

Blake Smith reads the Francis Marion Crawford ghost story THE UPPER BERTH.

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00:50:24 | Thu 24 Dec 2020

Wild Thing 2: Space Invaders

Blake and Karen talk with Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing, about season two of her show which deals with UFOs, SETI, and features interviews with scientists and researchers looking into …

00:49:23 | Mon 14 Dec 2020

221 - They Are Already Here - with Sarah Scoles

Author Sarah Scoles joins us to discuss her amazing book They Are Already Here: UFO Culture and Why We See Saucers. It's a terrific ride through UFO culture and the fallout from the 2017 New York Tim…

00:46:51 | Sun 29 Nov 2020

220 - Monster Manual

Roll for initiative as Karen and Blake discuss the history of roleplaying games and the Monster Manual with Jon Peterson.

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01:05:49 | Thu 12 Nov 2020

219 - The Usborne book of Ghosts - Christopher Maynard

Join us for a very Halloween themed look at a book which was deeply influential on Karen and Blake. Usborne's WORLD OF THE UNKNOWN: GHOSTS authored by our very special guest, Christopher Maynard.

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01:01:29 | Sat 31 Oct 2020

Introducing: On The Offensive

Karen's latest book is available at Amazon and wherever books are sold. Support MonsterTalk by using the affiliate ad link: bit dot ly forward-slash OnTheOffensive

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00:01:46 | Thu 22 Oct 2020

218 - Season of the Witch

Peter Bebergal returns (previously on episode #180 with his book Strange Frequencies) to discuss magic, witchcraft, and the occult and how those things impacted the world of Rock & Roll music.

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01:11:48 | Mon 19 Oct 2020

217 - The Unidentified

Colin Dickey returns to MonsterTalk to discuss his new book "The Unidentified" which deals with fringe culture, paranormal beliefs, alternative religions and the landscape of the paranormal. Bigfoot,…

00:59:16 | Sun 11 Oct 2020

Sample: BigFootage - Night of the Demon

A sample of the Patreon bonus feature BigFootage. In episode 5 I discuss the Bigfoot slasher "video nasty" called Night of the Demon (1983).

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00:11:24 | Fri 02 Oct 2020

216 - Invasive Species

A look at invasive species, focusing especially on the cane toad: its biology, its impact, and efforts to control it in Australia and the US. With Dr. Steven Johnson of UFL.

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00:59:53 | Sat 19 Sep 2020

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