Cult of Conspiracy Tinfoil Tales - MonsterQuest | Interview with Showrunner Jared McGilliard
Jan 26, 2026
01:04:25
Producer and filmmaker Jared McGilliard (Nomadica Films) joins Tinfoil Tales to talk about bringing MonsterQuest back and what it took to reboot a show that helped shape modern cryptid media. Jared shares how the new season was built, why they focused on credible first person witnesses, and how they tried to keep the tone objective without turning encounters into cheap sensationalism.
They also get into patterns across sightings, why a body is still the line science demands, how AI complicates evidence, and Jared’s own unexplained experience in the Pacific Northwest that still sticks with him.
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They also get into patterns across sightings, why a body is still the line science demands, how AI complicates evidence, and Jared’s own unexplained experience in the Pacific Northwest that still sticks with him.
If you’re a fan of this episode, please make sure to follow and subscribe to the Tinfoil Tales Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Leaving a 5-star rating and review is one of the best ways to help the show grow and reach new listeners, and sharing the episode goes a long way in supporting the podcast.If you’d like to be a guest on Tinfoil Tales, send an email to tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or visit http://www.tinfoiltales.com and use the Contact section to get in touch.To support the show even further, check out the Tinfoil Tales Patreon, where you’ll get ad-free, early access to all episodes and help keep the podcast going.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.