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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S04E11 - The Saucer Life with Aaron Gulyas

An interview with writer, researcher and podcaster Aaron Gulyas - host of the UFO themed history podcast The Saucer Life.

Gulyas is also the author of many books (affiliate link) including some likely…

00:47:09 | Mon 16 Dec 2024

S04E10 - The Wollaton Gnomes with Chris Woodyard

We welcome back Chris Woodyard to discuss the very odd story of the Wollaton Gnomes - a 1979 reported sighting of little men in little cars by a group of children in a British park.

Chris & Simon's p…

00:40:59 | Mon 09 Dec 2024

S04E09 - THEM! and The Monster from Newark

We're delighted to celebrate Thanksgiving with the return of Dr. Brian Regal. He's here to talk about a favorite monster film, and announce the release of his autobiography, The Monster from Newark.

L…

00:56:44 | Mon 02 Dec 2024

S04E08 CryptidCon 20244

Thanks to your generous support I was able to make it to CryptidCon 2024 and this is a chat with Karen and me, reporting on day one.

I'll be heading out later today for the five and a half hour drive …

00:43:05 | Mon 25 Nov 2024

GoFundMe - Van Repair Emergency

I'm sorry to come to you with hat in hand, but our family vehicle's water pump just went out a day before I was to head up to Kentucky to go to CryptidCon. If just 10% of our listeners would donate …

00:01:03 | Thu 21 Nov 2024

S04E07 Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose

Blake and Karen are joined by Matt Baxter to discuss the 2023 film Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose, based on the story of Gef, the talking mongoose at the heart of the story.

Visit our original …

00:46:03 | Mon 18 Nov 2024

S04E06 Griffinology

We're joined by author and professor Anne McClannan to discuss her new book Griffinology. These monsters are visually easily recognized - but how much do you know about their history?

Links:
Griffinol…

00:43:29 | Mon 11 Nov 2024

S04E05 Real Vampires with Joe Laycock

We managed to catch up with Joe Laycock for ONE MORE VAMPIRE EPISODE! This time we're having a look at the world of people who believe they are really vampires. Some drink blood, some drink energy, m…

00:42:36 | Mon 04 Nov 2024

S04E04 (EXPLICIT) MonsterTalk Live Halloween 2024 - Vampires in Media

Blake and Karen are joined again by Matt Baxter to talk about vampires in books, film, tv, and comics! This episode is EXPLICIT and contains adult language.

We talk about a ton of topics in this one …

01:07:12 | Mon 28 Oct 2024

S04E03 - Jiangshi - "Hopping Vampires?"

We’re joined by researcher Katarzyna “Kasia” Ancuta to learn more about the Chinese creature known as the Jiangshi – but more famous in the West as “Hopping Vampires.” It turns out that their history…

00:52:54 | Mon 21 Oct 2024

S04E02 The Pathologies of Vampirism with Dr. Brian Sharpless

We're delighted to have Brian Sharpless (Monsters on the Couch) back with us to discuss some of the Psychology elements of vampirism, as well as some of his favorite historical cases. Be sure and gra…

00:45:03 | Mon 14 Oct 2024

S04E01 Vampires: Dead Paole

We kick off our Vampire October with the story of Arnold Paole and we're joined by Matt Baxter. This story appeared in the 1979 edition of Usborne's Haunted Houses, Ghosts, and Spectors.

Arnold Paole
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00:40:22 | Mon 07 Oct 2024

S03E53 Vampires with Professor Nick Groom

In this episode we look at the history of the Vampire in folklore and literature with professor Nick Groom - aka "The Prof of Goth."
Links related to Professor Groom:
The Vampire: A New History by Nick…

00:45:32 | Mon 30 Sep 2024

S03E52 Viral Ghost Photos

Karen and her husband Matt are back from visiting Australia and in this episode we discuss some viral ghost photos. The photos will be in the show notes, and we will cross-post a version of this on o…

00:49:01 | Mon 23 Sep 2024

S03E51 Operation Mindf*ck part 2 - with Adam Gorightly

Part two of our two-part talk with author Adam Gorightly about his research into the very strange history of Discordianism and The Illuminati. If you have never heard of Operation Mindf*ck, then you …

00:35:08 | Mon 16 Sep 2024

S03E50 Operation Mindf*ck part 1 - with Adam Gorightly

Part one of our two-part talk with author Adam Gorightly about his research into the very strange history of Discordianism and The Illuminati. If you have never heard of Operation Mindf*ck, get ready…

00:34:34 | Mon 09 Sep 2024

S03E49 Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf: pt 2 (Explicit)

In this episode Blake continues his conversation with Richard Hatem (Mothman Prophecies, Titans, Under Siege 2) about his new podcast. Karen was away during this episode but will be back next week.

A…

00:38:33 | Mon 02 Sep 2024

S03E48 Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf: pt 1

In this episode Blake talks with Richard Hatem (Mothman Prophecies, Titans, Under Siege 2) about his new podcast.

Additional Links:
Spiricom via Encyclopedia.com
Spiricom - by Kenny Biddle via Skeptical…

00:31:20 | Mon 26 Aug 2024

S03E47 Darren Naish pt 2: The State of Cryptozoology

Part two of a two-part discussion with paleontologist Darren Naish about the history of Dogman lore. In part two, we discuss the current state of cryptozoology.

Be sure and check out Darren's Dogman a…

00:35:00 | Mon 19 Aug 2024

S03E46 Darren Naish pt 1: The Dogman

Part one of a two-part discussion with paleontologist Darren Naish about the history of Dogman lore. Next week in part two, we discuss the current state of cryptozoology. Darren's Dogman Article (Tet…

00:38:51 | Mon 12 Aug 2024

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