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MonsterTalk

Blake Smithwww.spreaker.com
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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Episodes

214 - Talos Another Tale of Gods and Robots

MonsterTalk Classic interviews return with a look at robots and automata of the ancient classical world. Adrienne Mayor joins us to talk about her book Gods and Robots. Greek myths, ancient science, and monsters abound. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Aug 20, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 214

MTL - Dr. Kiki - Aliens and Monsters

A discussion of monsters and aliens of sci-fi and horror with "Dr. Kiki" Kirsten Sanford of THIS WEEK IN SCIENCE and DR KIKI'S SCIENCE HOUR. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Aug 05, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 9

MTL - Conspiracy Theory with Ashley Landrum (remastered)

A discussion of conspiracy theory with professor Ashley Landrum of Texas Tech. QAnon and other contemporary conspiracy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Jul 28, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 8

MTL007 - Banacheck (remastered)

We got to sit down and talk with the mentalist, magician and skeptic Banachek. You may know him as the creator of Penn & Teller's famous "bullet catch" or as the expert behind the JREF's Million Dollar Challenge testing or from his amazing performances or even from his podcast (Banachek's Brain). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support ....

Jul 21, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 7

MTL006 - Speak of the Devil (remastered)

Our May 3, 2020 interview with Joe Laycock and his spouse and co-conspirator Natasha Mikles is here for you. Talking about his book, Speak of the Devil. Speak of the Devil is the first book-length study of The Satanic Temple. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Jul 13, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 6

MTL005 - Skinwalker Ranch TV - Sara Head (remastered)

Once again we welcome Sara Head from ArchyFantasies on to talk about the strange television show The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch. Is it good? (Spoilers - not if you want anything to happen in your TV shows.) But it was fun to sit down with Sara and talk again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Jul 07, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 5

MTL004 - Black Eyed Kids - with Jerry Drake (remastered)

Jerry Drake returns to talk BEKs and other strangeness. A MonsterTalk Live recording. Explicit Tag. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Jun 24, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 4

213 - Ghosts and Sociology

We interview Dr. David Aveline about his new project studying people who see or experience ghosts. He's just getting started, but it's a really interesting conversation about how one puts together research into such a strange and complicated topic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Jun 02, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 213

MTL002 - Listener Questions

In the March 29th episode, Karen and Blake hang out and take listener questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

May 15, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 2

MTL003 - Douglas Tait - acting, makeup and monsters

Actor Douglas Tait joins us to talk about playing monsters in film. Douglas has played Bigfoot more than any other actor. Doug was born on December 17, 1978 in Tarzana, California. He is known for his work on Annabelle Comes Home (2019), Hellboy (2019) and Legacies (2018). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support ....

May 15, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 3

MTL001 - Brian Sharpless - 22MAR2020

[EXPLICIT] Audio from 22MAR2020 MonsterTalk Live with Dr. Brian Sharpless, discussing real world psychology and monsters. Remastered to reduce distortion - but still has some audio issues. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

May 06, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 1

212 - We Believe in Dinosaurs

Karen and Blake discuss the new film We Believe in Dinosaurs with filmmaker Clayton Brown (who co-directed with Monica Long Ross) and paleontologist Dan Phelps. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Apr 25, 20201 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 212

#211 - The Screaming Skulls

Today Karen and Blake discuss "Screaming Skulls" - a surprisingly common yet particularly English kind of haunting. Karen has a new short story based on this legend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Mar 31, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 211

Spooktator Presents: Hellier (Haylier)

It's Blake here! I made a little cameo over at Hayley Stevens' podcast The Spooktator, joining Jeb Card (In ReSearch Of) to talk about the paranormal series HELLIER (Amazon, YouTube). If you're not familiar with that show, it's an independent paranormal show that combines pretty much every kind of paranormal topic you can think of into a strange narrative about... you know what? Just check it out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support ....

Mar 29, 20201 hr 9 min

210 - Going Viral: The Covid19 Monster

[Reminder: This was recorded in the early days of the pandemic of 2020. Please refer to the CDC for the latest and most accurate information about COVID19 and variants.] Discussing COVID19 with virology expert Vincent Racaniello. Best place to get up to date Covid19 Information: WHO (World Health Organization) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) sites for the latest factual information on this pandemic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/su...

Mar 15, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 210

209 - Strange But True

We are joined by author Kathryn Hulick, author of the new book "Strange but True: 10 of the World's Greatest Mysteries Explained." The book introduces 10 weird topics covering everything from Atlantis to Zombies and meshes it all with skepticism and critical thinking. It's a great way to introduce a curious teen to the strange and unusual while arming them with the right tools to examine the questions critically. Topics include haunted houses, zombies, the mystery of Dyatlov pass and more. Becom...

Mar 11, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 209

208 - Monsters in the Media

We welcome Dr. James Mueller, associate dean of Journalism at the University of North Texas, in a discussion of how to read historical (and current) news about monsters. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Feb 22, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 208

207 - The Guyra Ghost

Karen Stollznow tells us about the 1921 Australian events known as The Guyra Ghost. (Concurrent with her Fortean Times piece in Jan 2020 edition) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Feb 01, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 207

#206 - Magic: Wicca and Witchcraft

We are joined by Rebecca Fox, who has been both a witch and a science & skepticism advocate, to discuss the history of modern witchcraft. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Jan 22, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 206

#205 - Burial Practice Makes Perfect

Tana Owens Orman joins us to discuss burial practices. Victorians, mummies, space, tombs, legends and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Dec 29, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 205

Christmas Special 2019

A reading of The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Dec 24, 201917 min

204 - Joe vs the Sea Monsters

We're joined by veteran monster investigator Joe Nickell (of CSI) to discuss three historic sea monster cases he thinks he's solved. Classic monsters and science in this one. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Dec 19, 20191 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 204

#203 - Will O' The Wisp

This episode we look at Will O' The Wisp, Ghost Lights, Ball Lightning and all manner of glowing monstrous and bizarre lucent phenomena. Joining us for the discussion is researcher, Jerry Drake. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Nov 15, 20191 hr 37 minEp. 203

202 - Monstrous with Carlyn Beccia

Carlyn Beccia has written a new book for kids that combines Monsters and Science! Monstrous: The Lore, Gore and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters is an ooey-gooey romp through the world of monsters and the many fascinating things you can learn when you apply science to their premises. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support ....

Oct 29, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 202

#201 - Serial Killers

Discussion is on serial killers, their motivations, their methodologies and how to balance fascination with the macabre with keeping the victims rather than the killers foremost in mind. Listener discretion advised. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Oct 23, 20191 hr 52 minEp. 201

Introducing "IN RESEARCH OF"

This is a sample episode of our new show In reSearch Of, which I'm co-hosting with Jeb Card. I hope you'll consider subscribing. I'm planning to keep the regular IRO episodes free, but offer bonus content for Patreon supporters. This is the pilot episode of In reSearch Of, the show where we watch the original TV show IN SEARCH OF… and consider some of the explanations that the producers chose not to present. In our inaugural episode, we watch the TV Special In Search of Ancient Astronauts, a rep...

Oct 05, 20191 hr 55 min

200 - In Search Of...

A look back at the highly influential television show In Search Of... which was hosted by Leonard Nimoy. Features remembrances from Steven Novella, Lyle Blackburn, Matthew Baxter, and Brian Dunning. Along with archaeologist Jeb Card, I'm launching a new show called In Research Of... which will revisit this original series and add some explanations the producers chose not to include. (Link to show on iTunes.) In Search Of... had 6 seasons in its original run and you can currently (as of this post...

Oct 05, 20191 hr 18 minEp. 200

#199 - We Never Play Ouija Bored

Is the Ouija Board a tool for talking to the dead? Or is it just a game from Hasbro? We dig into the history of Talking Boards with Robert Murch! LINKS: The Talking Board Historical Society (Est. 2013) Helen Peter Nosworthy Michael Faraday & Spiritualism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Sep 04, 20191 hr 16 minEp. 199

#198 - The Grotesque 10

In a follow-up to our episode on Gargoyles, photographer and author Mathew M. Duman has produced a new book visiting ten American campuses with gothic architectural and artistic features to document them for your edification and delight. Check out his book, The Grotesque 10 at his website. During our interview, we talked about the term for the sculptures on a church bench. Some of these are called Bench Ends, and others are called Poppy Heads. I thought I should include that detail here. You can...

Sep 01, 201952 minEp. 198

The Frighteners

What is it like to be an ordained minister who loves the macabre? We talk with author Peter Laws to find out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .

Aug 11, 20191 hr 12 minEp. 197
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