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S05E26 Haunted Cemeteries
In Part 2 of our chat with folklorist Chris Woodyard we talk about the lore of haunted cemeteries.Find Chris on BlueSky (https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=e1fe06f997007e50008b07d8edbfdb92d6e59f08d05e4b222dcef67a671c25b7JmltdHM9MTc3NTE3NDQwMA&p
S05E25 - Headless Motorcyclist Ghosts
In part 1 of our chat with folklorist Chris Woodyard (http://hauntedohiobooks.com/), we discuss haunted roads and headless motorcycle ghosts. Find Chris on BlueSky (https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=e1fe06f997007e50008b07d8edbfdb92d6e59f08d05e
S05E24 - ParaMormonal Activity with Steve Cuno
We talk with Karen's friend, author and Ex-Mormon, Steve Cuno about paranormal ideas in the Mormon religion. Steve Cuno: Behind the Mormon Curtain: Selling Sex in America’s Holy City (https://amzn.to/3NXqtAa) “It’s Not About the Sex” My Ass
S05E23 - The Stately Ghosts of England (pt2)
Part two of our discussion of the interesting made-for-TV film The Stately Ghosts of England (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0414544/)(1965). Blake and Karen are joined by Matt Baxter and this is a continuation of part 1 (https://www.patreon.
S05E22 - The Stately Ghosts of England (pt1)
Blake and Karen are joined by Matt Baxter to discuss the 1965 made-for-TV film The Stately Ghosts of England (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0414544/). The film stars Margaret Rutherford (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Rutherford), he
BONUS: Weirdumentary with Gary Rhodes
I'm excited to be posting this BONUS content - an interview with film historian Gary D. Rhodes. Gary is joining me to talk about his newest book Weirdumentary: Ancient Aliens, Fallacious Prophecies, and Mysterious Monsters from 1970s Docume
S05E21 - Dragons & Trolls of the Marsh
We are delighted to talk with Dr. Christopher Beatty (https://stanford.academia.edu/ChristopherBeatty/CurriculumVitae)about his research into Dragonflies. From ancient times these insects have been the subject of wonder, fear and misinforma
S05E20 - Cults, Corps, and the Culinary with Christina Ward
We're joined by Christina Ward (https://www.christinaward.net/) of Feral House (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 proj
S05E19 A Season of Madness - Old World Carnival with Al Ridenour
Host of Bone & Sickle, (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, A Season of Madness (https://amzn.to/4tHMwew). Become a suppo
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 bo
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 discuss
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: Chasing Shadows: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Great White Shark (https://amzn.to/4bhtJzL) - Greg's book about
S05E15 Ghosted with Alice Vernon
In this episode we talk with Dr. Alice Vernon (https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/english/staff-profiles/listing/profile/amv/) about her fascinating look at the history of ghost hunting and psychical research, from the late 19th century to today. Gh
S05E14 The Case of the Missing Thunderbird Photo
Blake and Karen discuss the legendary photo said to capture 19th century cowboys or soldiers with a giant bird or pterosaur. SHOW NOTE LINKS: The original Tombstone Epitaph article (https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn95060905/1890-04-26/ed-1/?s
S05E13 - Liminal Space Invaders
We talk with journalist Lana Hall (https://www.lanahallwrites.com/about)about her piece The Dead Mall Society (https://hazlitt.net/longreads/dead-mall-society), (https://hazlitt.net/longreads/dead-mall-society) which details her journey to
S05E12 The Secret History of Lizard People
Friend of the show Dr. Joe Laycock returns to talk about LIZARD PEOPLE with us. He also has a new book: The Penguin Book of Cults Joe's Books: Penguin Book of Cults (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771266/the-penguin-book-of-cults-
Christmas Special #13 - The Mezzotint by M. R. James
It took a minute but I finally managed to read one of these "live" to my own family for the holidays. This is such an evocative story that I wanted to add a little art to the mix. I really want to put together a slow but detailed "animated
S05E11 Ghostly Encounters with Richard Estep
Blake and Karen visit again with Colorado author of paranormal and true crime, Richard Estep. Richard's Books (https://amzn.to/48CR1yj) discussed in this episode: Ghostly Encounters (https://amzn.to/4582Lqe) The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm (
S05E10_Monstertalk
Episode Summary: In this episode, hosts Blake Smith and Dr. Karen Stollznow catch up on recent headlines and new literature. First, Blake discusses a "ripped from the headlines" update regarding the 2014 Slender Man stabbing case. We revisi
S05E09 Flashback: Bad Wolf
FLASHBACKWe're looking back at October 5, 2011 this week and an interview with Valerius Geist (https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/parksville-bc/valerius-geist-11961662)(February 2, 1938 – July 6, 2021) about the myths and reality of
S05E08 A Survey of Frogmen Festivals
We're joined by Sydney Davidson - student of Dr. Jeb Card (IRO (https://patreon.com/inresearchof)) - to discuss her research into Frogmen Festivals, and to discuss monster festivals and some of the reasons people report they attend. (And it
S05E07 A Haunted Chest of Drawers
We're joined by Matt Baxter to watch and discuss another vintage BBC look at the paranormal - this time in the form of an allegedly haunted chest of drawers. Check the links and watch it yourself if you've got 12 mins to spare. What do you
S05E06 Monster Manual & Mamer
We're joined by host of the Conspiracy Skeptic Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conspiracy-skeptic/id267806750), Karl Mamer. Karl's working on a new book in his series of skeptically themed books of lists (The Skeptic's Bo
S05E05 Why I don't believe in... BIGFOOT
In this episode, I talk about why I don't believe in Bigfoot and the core of my basis of doubt. This is part of a new intermittent series wherein we'll be looking at why a lot of monster stories fall apart when you attack them with Occam's
S05E04 Haunting America Revisited
This week on MonsterTalk, Blake and Karen are joined by Matthew Baxter to revisit Karen’s classic investigation book Haunting America (https://amzn.to/47rNfWE)https://amzn.to/47rNfWE— newly re-released in paperback just in time for Hallowee
S05E03 So Much for the Show Me State
UAPs, “Disclosure,” and the Influence Machine 🔦🛰️ This episode looks at the latest UAP theater around Rep. Eric Burlison’s congressional presentation of the “Hellfire vs. orb” video, how it intersects with long-running media and funding n
S05E02 Autocannibalism Is Not The Answer
This week Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow are joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Brian A. Sharpless, author of Monsters on the Couch (https://amzn.to/4ojAvZa), to discuss cannibalism—what it is, why humans have done it, and how the taboo s
S05E01 - Think of the Children!
🎙 MonsterTalk — The Cult of Moloch Show Notes · Hosts: Blake Smith & Karen Stollznow In this episode, Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow explore the history, mythology, and propaganda surrounding the idea of the Cult of Moloch—a figure long a
S04E46 - SciCom and Science Comedy with Brian Malow
We finish up Season 4 of MonsterTalk, not with a bang - but a chuckle, as we welcome Science Comedian Brian Malow (https://sciencecomedian.com/) to talk about using humor and science to entertain. https://sciencecomedian.com/ Become a suppo
S04E45 - Resurrecting Dire Wolves and Moa Bad Ideas
We discuss the sketchy "science by press release" of Colossal Biosciences and the controversies lurking in the history of its lead scientist. Have they resurrected dire wolves? No. Definitely not. If only overblown celebrity endorsed hype w
