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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.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

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Dr. Philip Senter
Dr. Philip Senter is a paleontologist and author known for his work on the intersection of science and mythology, particularly in relation to dinosaurs and dragons. He has published several books and articles that explore how mythical creatures are represented in literature and their implications for education and science. His recent work focuses on the promotion of Creationism through the lens of these legendary beasts.
Peter Bebergal
Peter Bebergal is an author and speaker known for his work on the intersection of mysticism, culture, and the supernatural. He has written several books exploring themes of horror and the occult, including 'Season of the Witch' and 'The Faith of a Writer'. Bebergal frequently discusses topics related to Jewish mysticism and has appeared on various podcasts, contributing his insights into the cultural significance of monsters and folklore.
Adrian Shine
Adrian Shine is a prominent researcher and author known for his extensive work on the Loch Ness Monster and cryptozoology. He has dedicated decades to studying the Loch Ness area and raising awareness about its legendary creature. Shine has authored several books, including one focused on Sea Monsters and their connection to the Loch Ness Mystery, set to release on April 1st, 2025. His contributions to the field have made him a respected figure in the study of legendary creatures.
Dr. Eleanor Janega
Dr. Eleanor Janega is a historian specializing in medieval history, particularly the cultural and social aspects of the medieval period. She is known for her engaging writing and public speaking, often focusing on topics related to gender, sexuality, and the perception of demons in medieval Europe. Eleanor runs the blog 'Going-Medieval' where she discusses various historical themes and has authored the book 'The Once and Future Sex', which explores the history of sexuality. She is also recognized for her contributions to discussions on medieval texts, including the 'Malleus Maleficarum', a significant work on witchcraft and demonology.

Topics Discussed

Dragons Creationism Dinosaurs mythical beasts public education Victor Hotel ghost haunted investigation Eddie Colorado Jewish Mysticism Dybbuks Monster Culture Sea Serpents Loch Ness Adrian Shine Sea Monsters cryptozoology Demons Medieval Europe sex Eleanor Janega Malleus Maleficarum

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MonsterTalk
@MonsterTalk

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Subscribers: 2,410
Total Videos: 191
Total Views: 222,763
Joined: Oct 4, 2007
Location: United States

Description

Monsters, mysteries, myths, and more...

Blake Smith is a co-host and producer of the Monster Talk podcast. He’s a writer, researcher, computer nerd, gamer, father, husband, and occasional adventurer. His research into paranormal claims has been published in Fortean Times, Weird Tales, and other magazines and blogs.

Dr. Karen Stollznow is a writer, researcher, linguist, and a co-host of Monster Talk. Her work has been published in Scientific American Mind, Psychology Today, The Conversation, and Fortean Times. She is the author of On The Offensive; Would You Believe It?; Language, Myths and Mysteries; Haunting America; and God Bless America. Her other books and paranormal short stories are available on Amazon.

Matthew Baxter has been a paranormal investigator and researcher for over 34 years. He is the host of Ask a Paranormal Investigator. You may have seen him on Larry King Live, CNN, The Travel Channel, National Geographic, The History Channel, and elsewhere.

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Episodes

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0:00 31:30

S04E29 - Dinos & Dragons - Part 1

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Dr. Philip Senter
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Dragons Creationism Dinosaurs mythical beasts public education
This is part one of our two part look at Dragons and how these mythical beasts are being used to promote Creationism. Our guest is Dr. Philip Senter and he's the author of a new book about this topic.

Get Dr. Senter's book here: The Real Story of Dinosaurs and Dragons

Read more about "The Dragon of Bologna"

Another Book about fake historical zoological specimens 

The National Center for Science Education has long been a source for how to take action to combat the injection of Creationist material into public education.

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0:00 47:48

S04E28 The Victor Hotel Ghost

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Matt Karen
Keywords
Victor Hotel ghost haunted investigation Eddie Colorado
Matt & Karen went out for a little getaway weekend to Victor, Colorado and ended up investigating the allegedly haunted Victor Hotel. Did Eddie die in the hotel elevator? Was Matt caught in embarrassing circumstances? Find out inside!




The show notes here won't show the images so you'll need to hop over to our episode webpage to see them.
https://www.monstertalk.org/s04e28-the-victor-hotel-ghost/

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0:00 51:51

S04E27 - Jewish Mysticism and Dybbuks with Peter Bebergal

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Peter Bebergal
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Jewish Mysticism Dybbuks Monster Culture
We're excited to welcome back Peter Bebergal. This time we're talking about mysticism and dybbuks. Be sure and check out the links below including the upcoming talk Peter is giving April 14th for The Last Tuesday Society.

Peter on Jewish Boston podcast

All the Haunts Be Ours (affiliate link) 15-Disk Horror Collection

The Ibbur from Jewish mysticism

Peter will be talking monster culture for The Last Tuesday Society on April 14th at 3 pm ET - check it out

Grab all of Peter's Books at Amazon and support this show!

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0:00 54:31

S04E26 - A Natural History of Sea Serpents with Adrian Shine

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Adrian Shine
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Sea Serpents Loch Ness Adrian Shine Sea Monsters cryptozoology
We're delighted to get to talk with Adrian Shine, who has worked for decades to raise awareness about Loch Ness and investigated the legendary creature said to inhabit the dark waters of that deep Scottish lake.  He's written a new book about Sea Monsters and their connection to the Loch Ness Mystery which releases April 1st, 2025. 

A Natural History of Sea Monsters (affiliate link)

The Loch Ness Centre

In the intro you hear a clip of IN SEARCH OF from S01E20 - which features a young Adrian. Check out In Research Of's coverage with guest Daniel Loxton here.

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0:00 32:24

S04E25 - Demon Sex in Medieval Times PT 2

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Dr. Eleanor Janega
Keywords
Demons Medieval Europe sex Eleanor Janega Malleus Maleficarum
We're back with part 2 of our interview with Dr. Eleanor Janega to discuss Demons in Medieval Europe - and a lot of that has to do with sexy sex.  So… another EXPLICIT tag! 

Eleanor's Blog Going-Medieval

Eleanor's book The Once and Future Sex

The Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers (The Guardian)

The Apocalypse Tapestry (Wikipedia)

YouTube videos with Eleanor 

Monty Summers translation of the Malleus Maleficarum  (AMZ affiliate link)








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