Monstertalk

Why are so many "weird" aspects to Bigfoot reports missing from the cryptozoology books? Authors Tim Renner and Josh Cutchins examine the hidden "high strangeness" in Bigfoot Lore.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

We are joined by entertainer Jon Culshaw to talk about the influential children's book UFOs, (affiliate link) part of the Usborne "World of the Unknown" series that was recently reissued.  Jon brings his love of the mysterious and his uncanny ability to do voice impressions as we talk about how UFOs were presented in the 1970s, the wonders of space, and - of course - Doctor Who.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Blake and Karen are joined again by Matt Baxter to talk about the latest Thylacine claims from the TAGOA. The photos dropped last night (US Time) and sadly don't meet up with the hype - but there's still much to talk about with this story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

deBased on a True Story continues with the Wes Craven film The Hills Have Eyes (affiliate link). Allegedly the film was inspired by the "true" story of the Scot cannibal, Sawney Bean! But is that story even true?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

An interview with Toby Ball about his investigative podcast Strange Arrivals. Season one of Strange Arrivals is a deep look into the foundational UFO abduction case of Betty and Barney Hill.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

We were joined by paranormal investigator Allison Jornlin on 6/21/2020 for a discussion of women paranormal researchers. A lot of interesting historically significant figures are largely unknown today because they were limited by gender constraints during their time and we were happy to bring some of them to public attention by discussing Allison's research on this topic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Karen and Blake are joined by Mat Baxter to discuss the mysterious story of Florida's 20th Century Megalith site - Coral Castle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

We kick off a recurring series on the facts behind popular horror films - deBased on a True Story - with the 1980 ghost-story classic The Changeling. Blake and Karen are joined by Mat Baxter. Originally streamed as part of MonsterTalk Live 6-7-2020.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Do you like puzzles? Were you captivated when you heard how England used a crossword puzzle to recruit code-breakers during WWII? Then join us on this episode of MonsterTalk Live where we talked with return-guest Dr. Jerry Drake to discuss the mystery of Cicada 3301.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

We bid farewell to 2020 and hope for a better and brighter 2021.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Ryan Haupt joins us to discuss the case of The Loveland Frog.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Blake Smith reads the Francis Marion Crawford ghost story THE UPPER BERTH.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Blake and Karen talk with Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing, about season two of her show which deals with UFOs, SETI, and features interviews with scientists and researchers looking into these topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Author Sarah Scoles joins us to discuss her amazing book They Are Already Here: UFO Culture and Why We See Saucers. It's a terrific ride through UFO culture and the fallout from the 2017 New York Times front-page article about the US Government Program to examine unidentified objects in the sky. AATIP, TTSA, UAPs plus Mac & Me!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Roll for initiative as Karen and Blake discuss the history of roleplaying games and the Monster Manual with Jon Peterson.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Join us for a very Halloween themed look at a book which was deeply influential on Karen and Blake. Usborne's WORLD OF THE UNKNOWN: GHOSTS authored by our very special guest, Christopher Maynard.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Karen's latest book is available at Amazon and wherever books are sold. Support MonsterTalk by using the affiliate ad link: bit dot ly forward-slash OnTheOffensiveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Peter Bebergal returns (previously on episode #180 with his book Strange Frequencies) to discuss magic, witchcraft, and the occult and how those things impacted the world of Rock & Roll music.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Colin Dickey returns to MonsterTalk to discuss his new book "The Unidentified" which deals with fringe culture, paranormal beliefs, alternative religions and the landscape of the paranormal. Bigfoot, UFOs, Mt. Shasta, Atlantis and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

A sample of the Patreon bonus feature BigFootage. In episode 5 I discuss the Bigfoot slasher "video nasty" called Night of the Demon (1983).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.