MonsterTalk
MonsterTalk

MonsterTalk

Blake Smith

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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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Recent Episodes

S05E20 - Cults, Corps, and the Culinary with Christina Ward
FEB 22, 2026
S05E20 - Cults, Corps, and the Culinary with Christina Ward
We're joined by https://www.christinaward.net/ of https://feralhouse.com/ publishing to talk about the intersection of food, culture, belief, control, and the weird as she tells us about two of her recent projects: https://amzn.to/46QnTSS and...
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52 MIN
S05E19 A Season of Madness - Old World Carnival with Al Ridenour
FEB 16, 2026
S05E19 A Season of Madness - Old World Carnival with Al Ridenour
Host of https://www.patreon.com/boneandsickle Al Ridenour joins us to talk about the traditions of European Carnival season. It's the subject of his latest book, https://amzn.to/4tHMwew.
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48 MIN
S05E18 - America Bewitched with Owen Davies (part 2)
FEB 9, 2026
S05E18 - America Bewitched with Owen Davies (part 2)
In part two of our two-part interview with Owen Davies, we continue the discussion of witches and witch prosecutions with thoughtful considerations of the meaning of witch and how it can be an identity or an accusation.  Be sure and catch both parts...
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41 MIN
S05E17 - America Bewitched with Owen Davies (part 1)
FEB 1, 2026
S05E17 - America Bewitched with Owen Davies (part 1)
In part one of our two-part interview with Owen Davies, we discuss the history of witch trials, accusations, murder, and other troubles bubbling up from post-Salem accusations in America. In part two, next week, we will continue the discussion with...
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33 MIN
S05E16 Greenland Sharks with Greg Skomal
JAN 26, 2026
S05E16 Greenland Sharks with Greg Skomal
We are joined by author and researcher Greg Skomal to talk about the mysterious and long-lived Greenland Shark.  Books by Greg: https://amzn.to/4bhtJzL - Greg's book about Great Whites  https://amzn.to/3NEu31N by Greg Skomal https://amzn.to/49DZ7Y5...
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48 MIN