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
S03E25 - The Black Monk of Pontefract
We catch up with Richard Estep and Bil Bungay, co-authors of The Black Monk of Pontefract: The World's Most Violent and Relentless Poltergeist to talk about the history and strange happenings alleged…
00:50:16 |
Mon 18 Mar 2024
S03E24 - Celebrity UFO Encounters
This week Blake, Karen and Matt Baxter discuss celebrity UFO encounters. Why are they so popular? Why do we care? Some examples: John Lennon Olivia Newton John Elvis Russell Crowe Mick Jagger David…
00:45:29 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
S03E23 - REVIEW: The Secret History of Bigfoot:
Blake and Karen discuss The Secret History of Bigfoot by John O'Connor. The Secret History of Bigfoot (affiliate link) NYT Book Review Trey the Explainer on Bigfoot and Indigenous Culture (YouTube) …
00:33:44 |
Mon 04 Mar 2024
S03E22 - Are Our Phones Listening To Us?
There are lots of things to read about this on the Internet and you will not find a definitive answer, I'm afraid. My conclusions are based on parsimony not on explicit proof. Besides, we all know ho…
00:44:54 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
S03E21 - Connecticut Cryptids
A lighthearted discussion of the cryptids of Connecticut with the author and illustrator of Connecticut Cryptids: A Field Guide to the Weird & Wonderful Creatures of the Nutmeg State, Patrick Scalis…
00:40:37 |
Mon 19 Feb 2024
S03E20 - House of the Unholy (pt 2)
We conclude our two-part look at Boleskine House, on the shores of Loch Ness. Matt Baxter joins Karen and Blake to wrap up this investigation. Links for Part 2: Article about sale of Boleskine Report…
00:35:57 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
S03E19 - House of the Unholy (pt 1)
Part 1 of a 2-part look at Boleskine House, the little house on the shores of Loch Ness that allegedly once hosted an infamous ceremony attempt by Mr. Aleister Crowley. Matt Baxter joins Karen and Bl…
00:42:15 |
Mon 05 Feb 2024
S03E18 - The Goblins of Wikipedia
Blake wraps up his seven year deep dive into the Kelly-Hopkinsville Goblins case by taking a look at the many myths and misconceptions still enshrined in the Wikepedia article at the time of this rec…
00:36:11 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
S03E17 - Maximum PG Effort
A look at Blake's ongoing research into the missing history of the Patterson-Gimlin film. This is pre-publication and the raw data is not ready to share yet, but we discuss some of the findings. Ep…
00:35:00 |
Mon 22 Jan 2024
S03E16 - The Toronto Tunnel Monster
In 1979 a man named Ernest encountered a mysterious creature in a tunnel in the Cabbagetown neighborhood of Toronto. Now, four decades on, we're joined by author Jeff Dupuis to look back on this pecu…
00:42:45 |
Mon 15 Jan 2024
S03E15 - The Dall-E Lament
We talk with the multi-talented Miles Greb about AI Art in the first part of what will likely be several episodes this year touching on "artificial intelligence." Miles' work can be found on his web…
00:47:01 |
Mon 08 Jan 2024
S03E14 - 2023 Weird in Review
A 2023 end-of-year weird story roundup and some lighthearted chatting with Blake, Karen and Matt. Links to coverage follow: UAP Hearings Colorado Bigfoot Nigerian Humanoid Champ Sonar Rat Boy Gaffe…
00:40:28 |
Mon 01 Jan 2024
S03E13 - A Ghost Story For Christmas
Once again we have Ghost Stories for Christmas in the tradition of the BBC's MR James inspired intermittent television series. John Charrington's Wedding is a creepy tale by E. Nesbit. Edith Nesbit m…
00:20:40 |
Mon 25 Dec 2023
S03E12 - Remembering IN SEARCH OF with Joe Nickell
Dr. Joe Nickell recalls his experiences working on the Season 4 episode of In Search Of… dealing with The Shroud of Turin. note: if you also subscribe to IN RESEARCH OF, the interview audio in this …
01:08:25 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
S03E11 - The Exorcist Effect part 2
Join us for a continuing discussion of Joe Laycock and Eric Harrelson's new book, The Exorcist Effect. In this part we will discuss the legacy of Ed and Lorraine Warren, and father Malachi Martin an…
00:36:24 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
S03E10 - The Exorcist Effect part 1
We're joined by Joseph Laycock and Eric Harrelson to discuss their new book THE EXORCIST EFFECT. This book is a great deep-dive into how fiction and fact intermingle in culture to generate new ways …
00:37:20 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
S03E09 - Cheesman Park
There's a park in Denver that is home to some macabre legends - and some of those legends are based in fact! Matt Baxter joins us to talk of the strange and macabre history of Cheesman Park. [Warning…
00:46:46 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
S03E08 - Hunt the Wampus
Blake and Karen discuss their trip to JSU, and begin a conversation about the enigmatic Wampus Cat. Show Notes: Wampus Cat in Potterverse Wampus Cat (wiki) Underwater Panthers (wiki) Example of early…
00:41:50 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
S03E07 - Hogzilla part 2
We continue our discussion of feral hogs as monsters with Dr. John Mayer. He was a forensic investigator on three alleged giant hog cases. Join us as we root around for the facts perhaps left unexca…
00:37:32 |
Mon 13 Nov 2023
S03E06 - Hogzilla part 1
Learn about the biology of feral hogs and how their morphology changes when farm pigs go hog wild. Our guest is Dr. John J. Mayer who has spent more than five decades studying pig morphology, and who…
00:36:02 |
Mon 06 Nov 2023
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