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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S03E05 - The Imitation Gang

[Content Warning] Hey we're back again with Dr. Brian Sharpless to talk about more of his new book - which is now available everywhere books are sold: MONSTERS ON THE COUCH - the real psychological d…

00:40:52 | Mon 30 Oct 2023

S03E04 - Haunted Cars

Buckle up as Blake and Karen are joined by Matt Baxter to discuss haunted automobiles and creepy highway adjacent stuff like cursed vehicles. Spooky stories abound and check the show notes for lots …

00:41:17 | Mon 23 Oct 2023

S03E03 - UFOs over Italy with Massimo Polidoro

We're joined by psychologist, writer, journalist, television personality, and co-founder and executive director of the Italian Committee for the Investigation of Claims of the Pseudosciences (CICAP),…

00:41:28 | Mon 16 Oct 2023

S03E02 - Parapsychology with Chris French

Chris French joins us to talk about his career, his upcoming book, and why he says that Parapsychology is not pseudoscience. Robert Morris (Parapsychology) Uncanny Tour Uncanny BBC Radio

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00:39:03 | Mon 09 Oct 2023

S03E01 - IS ANYBODY OUT THERE?

Laura Krantz is back to talk about her new young-adult non-fiction book, IS ANYBODY OUT THERE? This gorgeous book is built from her research on season 2 of her podcast WILD THING.

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00:34:30 | Mon 02 Oct 2023

311 - S2E50 - Legends of Whitby

Christopher Klimovitz returns to talk to us more about the legends and folklore around Whitby, the town where Dracula comes to England in Bram Stoker's famous novel. Christopher previously talked wi…

00:58:44 | Mon 25 Sep 2023

310 - S02E49 - Georgia Cryptids Part 2

A continuation of our look at Georgia Cryptids, excerpted from a DragonCon 2023 presentation. In this episode we take a deeper look at Altie, plus discuss Bigfoot, Aliens, and Hogzilla. 2011 Creativ…

00:29:00 | Mon 18 Sep 2023

S02E48 - 309 - The Case of the Georgia Werewolf

Did a European-trained Werewolf haunt late 1800's Georgia? Blake and Karen discuss the case of the Georgia Werewolf. Sheep Ranching in Georgia Red Wolf range today (and historically) Grave of the GA …

00:32:39 | Mon 11 Sep 2023

308 - Altie History Part 1: An Interview with Rick Spears

Blake and Karen interview Georgia paleo-artist Rick Spears and discuss his iconic sculpture depicting the local "estuary monster" that inspired the piece. Currently located in the Darien, GA Welcome …

00:39:05 | Mon 04 Sep 2023

307 - S02E46 - MonsterTalking 8-27-2023

Catching up on what we've been working on, what's up next, where you can see Blake talk at DragonCon this next weekend, and other big news relative to Monster House, LLC. October Forsyth County Libra…

00:41:21 | Mon 28 Aug 2023

306 - S2E45 - The Truth About Dowsing

This week we're seeking the truth about the strange but pervasive idea that people can use sticks or rods to mysteriously locate things. Water is often the target, but certainly isn't the only one. I…

00:37:14 | Mon 21 Aug 2023

305 - S02E44 - The Women in Black

Chris Woodyard returns to tell us all about the strange and mysterious phenomenon of The Women in Black that erupted in the United States at the end of the 1800s. Patrons can read a selection of cont…

00:34:47 | Mon 14 Aug 2023

304 - Omens

For the next two episodes we'll be in conversation with Chris Woodyard, an author and researcher whose work will likely be of interest to many of our listeners. This week we're discussing omens and i…

00:39:41 | Mon 07 Aug 2023

303 - Necrophilia [EXPLICIT]

We welcome back Dr. Brian Sharpless to discuss his exciting new book (due in October) called Monsters on the Couch. The book looks at some of our most common monster types and discusses the real psyc…

00:50:12 | Mon 31 Jul 2023

302 - Ghost in the Machine part 2

Part two of our look at time travel stories involving old computers covers the strange and twisted tale of John Titor - aka TimeTravel_0 - a self-described time warrior from the 2030s who has come ba…

00:47:13 | Mon 24 Jul 2023

301 - The Ghost in the Machine (part 1)

In 1984 a group of people living in Dodleston, England, began to receive strange messages on a BBC Micro personal computer. Then things got weird... Part 1 of our 2-part coverage of time-travel and …

00:39:34 | Mon 17 Jul 2023

300 - Animals that Return

Richard Sugg joins us again to discuss the weird story of Bobbie the Wonder Dog (aka Silverton Bobbie) - a dog that took a trip of more than 2500 miles to return to its family. The centenary of this …

00:44:47 | Mon 10 Jul 2023

299 - Hausgeister!

A discussion with artist and author Florian Schafer on his newest book about German house spirits. Links for this episode: Hausgeister: Household Spirits of German Folklore - pre-Order now (affiliate…

00:45:26 | Mon 03 Jul 2023

298 - Richard Estep

Richard Estep is a paramedic by day, paranormal investigator by night. Author of Grifters, Frauds, and Crooks: True Stories of American Corruption, he’s written more than 30 books on topics as divers…

00:46:19 | Mon 26 Jun 2023

297 - Ants

We're delighted to talk today with Professor Jack Longino of the University of Utah as he discusses ants! Can you help Karen & Matt out of a tough financial situation? There's a fundraiser here and …

00:43:01 | Mon 19 Jun 2023

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