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Summary: 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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  • Artist: Blake Smith
  • Copyright: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/

Podcasts:

 MTL0101 - Cicada 3301 - with Jerry Drake | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:54

Do you like puzzles? Were you captivated when you heard how England used a crossword puzzle to recruit code-breakers during WWII? Then join us on this episode of MonsterTalk Live where we talked with return-guest Dr. Jerry Drake to discuss the mystery of Cicada 3301.

 MonsterTalk end of year message - 2020 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:51

We bid farewell to 2020 and hope for a better and brighter 2021.

 223 - The Loveland Frog | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:47

Ryan Haupt joins us to discuss the case of The Loveland Frog.

 Christmas Ghost Story #008 - The Upper Berth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:19

Blake Smith reads the Francis Marion Crawford ghost story THE UPPER BERTH.

 Wild Thing 2: Space Invaders | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:18

Blake and Karen talk with Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing, about season two of her show which deals with UFOs, SETI, and features interviews with scientists and researchers looking into these topics.

 221 - They Are Already Here - with Sarah Scoles | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:46

Author Sarah Scoles joins us to discuss her amazing book They Are Already Here: UFO Culture and Why We See Saucers. It's a terrific ride through UFO culture and the fallout from the 2017 New York Times front-page article about the US Government Program to examine unidentified objects in the sky. AATIP, TTSA, UAPs plus Mac & Me!

 220 - Monster Manual | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:44

Roll for initiative as Karen and Blake discuss the history of roleplaying games and the Monster Manual with Jon Peterson.

 219 - The Usborne book of Ghosts - Christopher Maynard | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:24

Join us for a very Halloween themed look at a book which was deeply influential on Karen and Blake. Usborne's WORLD OF THE UNKNOWN: GHOSTS authored by our very special guest, Christopher Maynard.

 Introducing: On The Offensive | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:42

Karen's latest book is available at Amazon and wherever books are sold. Support MonsterTalk by using the affiliate ad link: bit dot ly forward-slash OnTheOffensive

 218 - Season of the Witch | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:44

Peter Bebergal returns (previously on episode #180 with his book Strange Frequencies)  to discuss magic, witchcraft, and the occult and how those things impacted the world of Rock & Roll music.

 217 - The Unidentified | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:11

Colin Dickey returns to MonsterTalk to discuss his new book "The Unidentified" which deals with fringe culture, paranormal beliefs, alternative religions and the landscape of the paranormal. Bigfoot, UFOs, Mt. Shasta, Atlantis and more.

 Sample: BigFootage - Night of the Demon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:19

A sample of the Patreon bonus feature BigFootage. In episode 5 I discuss the Bigfoot slasher "video nasty" called Night of the Demon (1983).

 216 - Invasive Species | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:48

A look at invasive species, focusing especially on the cane toad: its biology, its impact, and efforts to control it in Australia and the US. With Dr. Steven Johnson of UFL.

 215 - Chinese Ghosts | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:08

We are joined by Ph.D. student Minwen Huang, who shares with us the history of the literary genre of Chinese Ghosts called Zhiguai, and how such beings (and literature) are viewed from ancient times to the present.

 214 - Talos Another Tale of Gods and Robots | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:15

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.

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