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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. 

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  • S5 · E29
    May 4 · 45 min

    S05E29 - Science of the Supernatural with Melissa Maffeo

    Neuroscientist Dr. Melissa Maffeo joins Blake and Karen to discuss her new book https://amzn.to/4urBM3t (Cambridge University Press, 2026). Melissa is an associate teaching professor of psychology at Wake Forest University, where she also serves as...

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  • S5 · E28
    April 27 · 1 hr 10 min

    S05E28 The Cottingley Fairies

    Blake and Karen are joined by Matt Baxter to discuss the strange case of the Cottingley Fairies.   https://www.monstertalk.org/?p=2706 Hosts: Karen Stollznow, Blake Smith Guest: Matt Baxter In this episode, the MonsterTalk crew tackles one of the...

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  • S5 · E26
    April 13 · 35 min

    S05E26 Haunted Cemeteries

    In Part 2 of our chat with folklorist Chris Woodyard we talk about the lore of haunted cemeteries.Find Chris on...

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  • S5 · E25
    April 6 · 42 min

    S05E25 - Headless Motorcyclist Ghosts

    In part 1 of our chat with folklorist http://hauntedohiobooks.com/, we discuss haunted roads and headless motorcycle ghosts. Find Chris on...

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  • S5 · E22
    March 30 · 54 min

    S05E24 - ParaMormonal Activity with Steve Cuno

    We talk with Karen's friend, author and Ex-Mormon, Steve Cuno about paranormal ideas in the Mormon religion.  Steve Cuno:  https://amzn.to/3NXqtAa https://amzn.to/4bToNQqhttps://amzn.to/4bToNQqhttps://amzn.to/4bToNQq  David W. Patten and Mormon...

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