Monster Talk
MonsterTalk is the science show about monsters—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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The Rise of Bat Boy
In the pantheon of American monsters, only one truly dominated ...
In the pantheon of American monsters, only one truly dominated the newspapers of the 1990s. Checkout lines everywhere were haunted by the bald-headed, wide-mawed visage of Bat Boy. What was Bat Boy, and where did he come from? The MonsterTalk team...
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Dragon*Con's Skeptrack 2010
THIS WEEK’S EPISODE was recorded before a live studio audience ...
THIS WEEK’S EPISODE was recorded before a live studio audience at Dragon*Con’s Skeptrack 2010 (in Atlanta, Georgia). MonsterTalk hosts Ben Radford and Blake Smith bravely faced the horror of live questions from listeners —...
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Just Scratching the Surface
MonsterTalk frequently explores tales of imaginary monsters — creatures of ...
MonsterTalk frequently explores tales of imaginary monsters — creatures of myth, fiction, and folklore. Today, the hosts consider a real creature, one that preys on humans and their closest animal companions. It is often invisible. It drinks...
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Cryptozoology & Science, Part 2
This week, MonsterTalk continues its discussion of the intersection between ...
This week, MonsterTalk continues its discussion of the intersection between science and cryptozoology. The hosts interview Dr. Donald Prothero and Daniel Loxton, who are working on a book that will give a deep overview of the field of cryptozoology...
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Cryptozoology & Science: Part 1
What is cryptozoology? Is it science? Is it folklore? Does ...
What is cryptozoology? Is it science? Is it folklore? Does it make predictions? In part 1 of a 2-part series, MonsterTalk examines cryptozoology as a field, including speculation on the cryptids most likely to turn out to be real. Guest Dr. Darren...
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The Columbus Poltergeist (featuring James Randi)
In 1984, objects began to fly around the room in ...
In 1984, objects began to fly around the room in the presence of a Columbus Ohio teen named Tina Resch. The local paper claimed this was a poltergeist attack, and published photos to prove it. Tina’s story caught the attention of a young...
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Cthulhu Rises
In this special literary edition, MonsterTalk ventures into a dark ...
In this special literary edition, MonsterTalk ventures into a dark domain that can be confidently called fiction: the monstrous, genre-defining oeuvre of horror writer Howard Philips Lovecraft. Joined by noted Lovecraft scholar Robert M. Price and...
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Bringing Light to a Moth
In this episode, Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (formerly CSICOP) investigator ...
In this episode, Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (formerly CSICOP) investigator Joe Nickell joins the MonsterTalk crew for a look into the West Virginian legend of Mothman — allegedly a human-sized creature with wings and glowing red eyes....
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Monsters from the Lab
In this week’s episode, MonsterTalk looks once again at genetics ...
In this week’s episode, MonsterTalk looks once again at genetics and creatures created in the laboratory. Dr. Marcus C. Davis joins the hosts to discuss what constitutes a “monster.” In his work, Davis deals with paleontology, as...
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Historical Ghost Investigations Part II: Sinking the Watertown
This week, MonsterTalk continues its two-part discussion of historical ghost ...
This week, MonsterTalk continues its two-part discussion of historical ghost investigations. Blake Smith describes his investigation into a famous photo that allegedly shows two dead sailors floating off the side of a 1920’s oil tanker....
