MonsterTalk

By: Blake Smith
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  • 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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  • S03E45 - Archaeological Frauds & Hoaxes

    S03E45 - Archaeological Frauds & Hoaxes
    Aug 5 2024
    We're delighted to welcome back Dr. Ken Feder to talk about his new YouTube series that covers many archaeological frauds & hoaxes, and explains how archaeologists know what they know. Catch his web series here. Ken's books are great - here's an affiliate link to his author's page. Catch our previous episodes with Ken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • S03E44 - Monstrum Talk with Dr. Emily Zarka

    S03E44 - Monstrum Talk with Dr. Emily Zarka
    Jul 29 2024
    We're excited to bring you an interview with Dr. Emily Zarka, host of PBS's Monstrum series on the humanities web channel Storied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • S03E43 - Ancient Werewolves

    S03E43 - Ancient Werewolves
    Jul 22 2024
    Werewolves are an ancient idea, but the meaning and beliefs around the concept have changed over time. How were they viewed in the classical world and even earlier? Find out in this week's episode as we interview Dr. Tanika Koosmen. Dr. Koosmen's thesis at Newcastle online archive The werewolf story in Satyricon Some movies mentioned: Van Helsing (2004) Deep Rising (1998) Interesting terms: Versipellis - In Roman mythology and literature, a "versipellis" is literally a "skin changer" and referred to someone who could change their skin or shape, similar to a shapeshifter. The term is derived from "versus" (changed) and "pellis" (skin). Episode art by Team Smith (my kids worked together on this one) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
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Excellent podcast about everything weird

If you're a fan of cryptozoology, you're in the right place. This podcast analyses monsters from unique perspectives by interviewing experts.

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Awesome and straightforward

As a part 2 for the Kentucky Goblins case, the information is given and explained in a why that make you appreciate the proposed answer as to the identity of the "goblins". Very nice analysis and conclusion. 10/10

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