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We will be playing some episodes from our archives for a few weeks this Summer - let's kick it off with this classic from October 2013! THE WARREN OMISSION.WAS THE STORY OF The Conjuring the true story of how Ed and Lorraine Warren fought demonic forces in Rhode Island? In this special episode of MonsterTalk, we hear a different side to the story of America’s first family of ghost hunting. Features interviews with investigators Joe Nickell and Steven Novella.Full NotesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.

We're joined by Erik Davis to discuss his book High Weirdness - a history of psychedelics and counterculture as a triptych embodied with three prominent figures: Terrence McKenna, Philip K. Dick, and Robert Anton Wilson. From Blade Runner to the Illuminati to Magic Mushrooms these three laid down foundational blocks decades ago that underpin (or perhaps undermine?) our present. Terrence McKennaPhilip K. DickRobert Anton WilsonPyrrho - ancient Greek skepticOur coverage of Operation Mindf*ck (part 1 and part 2)Erik Davis links:Burning Shore (Substack)Techgnosis (huge web archive)Techgnosis (Book - Affiliate Link)High Weirdness (Affiliate Link) - the Audiobook read by the author is very good.  -B.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.

We’re joined by Matt Baxter to discuss what we thought was a horror film but turned out to be something quite different.Warning: This film and episode deal with suicide, murder, abortion, politics, religion, and pretty much most of the hot potato topics we generally try to eschew. Hopefully we do a decent job of discussing it.Nefarious (streaming) – Affiliate LinkMore on Blaze MediaSome reviews:7th Day Adventist reviewA Christian review with interesting commentsReddit tackles NefariousHorror Obsessive – really didn’t care for the “bait & switch”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.

Matt Baxter returns to join Karen and Blake in a discussion of allegedly haunted “bothies” in the remote hiking regions of the UK. This episode contains some discussion of guns, suicide, and cannibalism.Links to further reading/listening:What is a “bothy?”Mountain Bothy AssociationBBC’s Uncanny episodes we mention:Don’t Sleep in this House – December 2021Return to Luibeilt Christmas Special 2024Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.

Jerry Drake returns to discuss his new book:Hazel was a Good Girl: The Murder that Inspired Twin PeaksJerry has been with quite a few times to discuss Grimoires, Jack Parsons, The Hollow Earth, Internet Mysteries and Ghost Lights and we're excited to see what he makes of this real life unsolved murder with ties to one of the most influential shows to ever air on TV.This episode does discuss murder, sexual assault, and other sensitive topics. It's not really explicit but it might not be suitable for children, hence the tag.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.

We're back with part two of our 2-part coverage of the 1976 episode of The Six Million Dollar Man that introduced a generation of kids to Bigfoot, and the idea that the creature might be interconnected with space aliens living inside a California mountain.RelatedLinks:The Bionic Book by Herbie Pilato (affiliate link)Operation PlowshareThe Six Million Dollar Man series (DVD)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.

Delve into the fascinating legacy of Bigfoot in pop culture, especially its cult status in 'The Six Million Dollar Man.' The interplay between seismic science and supernatural lore raises intriguing questions. Explore the connection between Bigfoot and aliens, injecting humor into fictional scenarios. Reflect on Indigenous representation in media and its historical significance, alongside engaging debates sparked by classic films like 'The Princess Bride.' Nostalgic storytelling evokes memories of iconic characters, blending thrilling mystery with lighthearted analysis.

Blake and Karen take a minute to catch their breath and talk about where things are in their lives and what's up next in MonsterTalk news.Links:Bitch: The Journey of a WordAdhesive Capsulitis Idiopathic IllnessesMechanical TurkSpeaking MachineReplica of Speaking Machine (YouTube)Wolfgang von KempelenDeep MindDeep BlueMarvin MinskyJohn McCarthyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.

This is part two 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.  We use the word bullsh!t a lot in this episode so I slapped an explicit tag on - but I don't think it's too explicit otherwise. Get Dr. Senter's book here: The Real Story of Dinosaurs and DragonsNews story about Mokele Mbembe being compromised by CreationistsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.

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 DragonsRead 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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.