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
The Great Beast 666
In this episode of MonsterTalk, we complete our discussion about Western Esotericism with John L. Crow. In this final part we talk about the life of occultist Aleister Crowley, a man some called The …
01:01:46 |
Wed 14 Mar 2018
Magic: Spiritualism and Theosophy, Part II
In this episode of MonsterTalk, we continue our discussion about Western Esotericism with John L. Crow. In part two, we talk about the origins of Theosophy, the nature of secret and occult societies …
00:51:31 |
Wed 28 Feb 2018
Winchester’s Cathedral
The Winchester Mystery House is a sprawling Victorian mansion in San Jose, California. It is a famous piece of American architectural history, yet nearly every story commonly told about its mysteriou…
00:59:58 |
Wed 14 Feb 2018
Magic: Spiritualism and Theosophy
The 19th century saw the rise of a variety of secret and secretive movements. Free Masons, Spiritualists, Theosophy and Esoteric Orders give rise to a variety of mystic-themed groups whose influence …
01:04:06 |
Tue 30 Jan 2018
Alien Intrusion and the Ultraterrestrial Hypothesis
In this episode of MonsterTalk, we return to discussion of the Ultraterrestrial Hypothesis (UTH) and what seems to be its growing influence in paranormal circles. It’s been used to explain UFOs, moth…
01:19:14 |
Wed 17 Jan 2018
The Tail of the Lizard Man
In this episode of MonsterTalk, we creep narratively into the swamps of South Carolina as we talk of the strange lizard man who is alleged to live in the swamps outside Bishopville. Lyle Blackburn le…
00:59:33 |
Wed 03 Jan 2018
Christmas Special # 5: The Open Window
For the Annual MonsterTalk Christmas Special, Blake Smith reads The Open Window by H. H. Munro (Saki). READ episode notes
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00:11:30 |
Sun 24 Dec 2017
Fermi to Know and UFO to Find Out
MonsterTalk interviews Seth Shostak, chief astronomer for the SETI Institute, and host of their podcast and radio show, Big Picture Science. Our interview questions come from Facebook listeners, and …
00:59:04 |
Wed 20 Dec 2017
UFOs, Chemtrails, and Aliens
In this episode of MonsterTalk, we welcome back alum Don Prothero (Episode 22, Episode 43, Episode 68) and first time guest Timothy Callahan to discuss their new book: UFOs, Chemtrails, and Aliens: W…
00:59:05 |
Wed 06 Dec 2017
Grimoires—Part II
MonsterTalk continues its series on Magic with Part II of its coverage of Grimoires. We continue our interview with researcher Jerry Drake, and focus on the view of magic books in various magical tra…
01:12:21 |
Wed 29 Nov 2017
Grimoires—Part I
In this episode MonsterTalk continues its special series on Magic as it examines the history of Grimoires in Western culture. State Department Archivist Jerry Drake, PhD, discusses the history of mag…
00:49:40 |
Wed 22 Nov 2017
The Crypto-Kid
In this episode of MonsterTalk, we interview cryptozoology enthusiast Colin Schneider, a young and enthusiastic researcher of Fortean and paranormal topics about his research into animal exsanguinati…
01:01:35 |
Tue 14 Nov 2017
Haunted Objects
Happy Halloween! In this special bonus episode (no charge for our Patreon supporters) we join the Archeology Fantasies podcast crew (Sarah Head, Jeb Card and Ken Feder) to talk about “Haunted Objects…
01:22:23 |
Mon 30 Oct 2017
Witches, Pleas
Just in time for Halloween, we begin our multi-episode coverage of "magic" by taking a look at the witch in Western European culture with the editor of The Skeptic, Deborah Hyde (@Jourdemayne). In a …
01:15:48 |
Mon 30 Oct 2017
American Goblins — Part 3
Our final part of our three-part look at the Kentucky Goblins case of 1955 concludes with an interview with the hosts of Astonishing Legends, Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess. We discuss the facts…
01:44:09 |
Wed 18 Oct 2017
American Goblins — Part 2
In this episode of MonsterTalk — The Science Show About Monsters, we continue our examination of the case of the Kentucky Goblins. Blake is joined by CSI investigator Joe Nickell to discuss the detai…
01:04:27 |
Wed 11 Oct 2017
American Goblins — Part 1
In August of 1955, a farm family in Kentucky found their home under attack by strange goblin-like monsters. In the years since the attack, the case has retained a perplexing endurance. What happened …
00:28:06 |
Wed 04 Oct 2017
The Tracks We Left At DragonCon and CryptidCon
In this episode of MonsterTalk, Karen and Blake discuss MonsterTalk’s presence at Dragon*Con and CryptidCon 2017. Blake got to travel to Kentucky for the inaugural cryptid-themed convention and had m…
00:50:45 |
Wed 20 Sep 2017
The Science Behind Monsters
In this episode of MonsterTalk, we take a look at the convergence of science and monsters, as Blake Smith prepares to talk at 2017’s CryptidCon in Frankfort, Kentucky. What does science have to tell …
00:19:22 |
Wed 30 Aug 2017
Dropbears
Australia is home to monsters both real and legendary. In a country where a tiny octopus is toxic enough to kill 20 adults, where huge spiders can catch birds and eat them, where people are so tough …
00:58:14 |
Wed 16 Aug 2017
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