

MonsterTalk
Blake Smith
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.
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Jun 24, 2020 • 1h 12min
MTL004 - Black Eyed Kids - with Jerry Drake (remastered)
Jerry Drake returns to talk BEKs and other strangeness. A MonsterTalk Live recording. Explicit Tag.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Jun 2, 2020 • 56min
213 - Ghosts and Sociology
We interview Dr. David Aveline about his new project studying people who see or experience ghosts. He's just getting started, but it's a really interesting conversation about how one puts together research into such a strange and complicated topic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

May 15, 2020 • 60min
MTL002 - Listener Questions
In the March 29th episode, Karen and Blake hang out and take listener questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

May 15, 2020 • 1h 2min
MTL003 - Douglas Tait - acting, makeup and monsters
Actor Douglas Tait joins us to talk about playing monsters in film. Douglas has played Bigfoot more than any other actor. Doug was born on December 17, 1978 in Tarzana, California. He is known for his work on Annabelle Comes Home (2019), Hellboy (2019) and Legacies (2018).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

May 6, 2020 • 1h 9min
MTL001 - Brian Sharpless - 22MAR2020
[EXPLICIT] Audio from 22MAR2020 MonsterTalk Live with Dr. Brian Sharpless, discussing real world psychology and monsters. Remastered to reduce distortion - but still has some audio issues.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Apr 25, 2020 • 1h 17min
212 - We Believe in Dinosaurs
Karen and Blake discuss the new film We Believe in Dinosaurs with filmmaker Clayton Brown (who co-directed with Monica Long Ross) and paleontologist Dan Phelps. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Mar 31, 2020 • 59min
#211 - The Screaming Skulls
Today Karen and Blake discuss "Screaming Skulls" - a surprisingly common yet particularly English kind of haunting. Karen has a new short story based on this legend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Mar 29, 2020 • 1h 9min
Spooktator Presents: Hellier (Haylier)
It's Blake here! I made a little cameo over at Hayley Stevens' podcast The Spooktator, joining Jeb Card (In ReSearch Of) to talk about the paranormal series HELLIER (Amazon, YouTube). If you're not familiar with that show, it's an independent paranormal show that combines pretty much every kind of paranormal topic you can think of into a strange narrative about... you know what? Just check it out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Mar 15, 2020 • 1h 11min
210 - Going Viral: The Covid19 Monster
[Reminder: This was recorded in the early days of the pandemic of 2020. Please refer to the CDC for the latest and most accurate information about COVID19 and variants.] Discussing COVID19 with virology expert Vincent Racaniello. Best place to get up to date Covid19 Information: WHO (World Health Organization) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) sites for the latest factual information on this pandemic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Mar 11, 2020 • 49min
209 - Strange But True
We are joined by author Kathryn Hulick, author of the new book "Strange but True: 10 of the World's Greatest Mysteries Explained." The book introduces 10 weird topics covering everything from Atlantis to Zombies and meshes it all with skepticism and critical thinking. It's a great way to introduce a curious teen to the strange and unusual while arming them with the right tools to examine the questions critically. Topics include haunted houses, zombies, the mystery of Dyatlov pass and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.