MonsterTalk
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.
S04E24 Demon Sex in Medieval Times
We're joined by the engaging historian Dr. Eleanor Janega to talk about how the people of Europe considered demonic sex during the medieval period of history. This episode is in two parts, and both are explicit.
Presenter on the History Hit channel - https://www.historyhit.com/
Blog - https://going-medieval.com/
Medievalist, author, blogs about medieval history, pop culture, and swearing
Author of: The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society
Article: “On sex with demons” - https://going-medieval.com/2020/07/30/on-sex-with-demons/
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S04E23 Remembering Joe Nickell
A brief remembrance of our friend, Joe Nickell. (December 1, 1944 – March 4, 2025)
Joe Nickell's extraordinary life came to an end on Tuesday, March 4th and we're posting this brief remembrance this week instead of our regular episode.
Check out Joe's many "personas."
The Science of Monsters: Tracking the Real-Life Creatures
Archive episodes with Joe
The sourtoe cocktail
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S04E22 Women in the Paranormal
We're joined by Allison Jornlin (paranormalwomen.com) to talk about the footprint of women in the field of parapsychology and paranormal investigation.
We most recently talked with Allison during "the dark times" on our COVID-era MonsterTalk Live series.
She also covered the Chicago Mothman flap with us back in 2018!
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S04E21 The Cave of the Winds
Is the cave of the winds near Manitou Springs, CO HAUNTED!? Matt Baxter has investigated and he joins us to talk about what he found.
Related Links:
Spooky Science Sisters - Roanoke episode with Karen
In Research Of… The Lost Colony - Blake & Jeb Card discuss the In Search Of… episode about Roanoke.
Eclectic Shopping options in Manitou Springs
The history of Manitou Springs
The Cave of the Winds (Official Site)
The Manitou (1978 film)
Manitou - the spirit
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S04E20 - Understand Japan's Dan Da Dan [Explicit]
We're joined by Dr. Justin Mullis to get a better understanding of the incredibly lore-dense anime series Dan Da Dan.
Justin's academia profile
Legend of Momotaro
Some links recommended by Justin:
This is a really good video about the history of the Flatwoods Monster in Japanese video games. Highly recommended.
This is the Religious Dispatches article about koro.
Here's the Japan Today interview with the current editor of MU magazine.And here's the MU magazine article I mentioned about Turbo Granny (in Japanese).
The book on Japanes...
S04E19 - Monsters of the Heart
As Valentine's day bears down upon us, we turn to the monsters whose origins lie in passion, betrayal, and tragedy. If love is the strongest human emotion, surely rage at betrayal is its nightmarish mirror - and such emotions are embodied in a variety of creatures around the world and throughout history.
Content Warning - this episode contains stories of child death, suicide, murder, and other unplesantness. And also some discussion of candy. So there's that.
Don't forget to pick up Karen's latest Book: Bitch: The Journey of a Word
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S04E18 - Grave Rubbers from CyberSpace!
Cemeteries Cleaning and Grave Rubbing - Karen and Blake are joined by Matt Baxter to discuss the ethics and best practices around maintaining and preserving graveyards.
Links for Grave Rubbers from CyberSpace:
The article that inspired this conversation (via The Conversation)
Ken Feder (friend of the show and emeritus professor of archaeology) sent along this helpful article about grave preservation.
The woman with the pink foam (Kaeli Mae McEwen - aka "Clean Girl") has a site where she sells the stuff.
In Atlanta - at historic Oakland Cemetery - the...
S04E17 The Ghost of Ticonderoga with Joseph Gagne
This week we're welcoming back historian Dr Joseph Gagne to tell us about a ghost story that straddles North America and Scotland. He was last with us to tell us about the legend of La Corriveau in episode 181.
Appearances of the Dead: A Cultural History of Ghosts by Ronald C. Finucane - mentioned by Joseph as his introduction to this story. This is an affiliate link and the book is out of print, so be advised it's PRICEY.
But wait! You can read it for free at Archive.org.
Joseph asked me to be sure and...
S04E16 - The Houdini Seance and Arthur Ford, Spiritualist
Today we're discussing the strange story of The Houdini Seance and Arthur Ford the Spiritualist.
The last Houdini Seance (1936) - Audio + Story
Bess Houdini
Arthur Ford - Spiritualist
Arthur Ford - Obituary
The Houdini Code
The Bishop James Pike
Was Pike Seance Hoax?
The Skeptics Dictionary: Arthur Ford
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S04E15 The Green Eyes Festival
In the mountains of North Georgia on a spooky civil war battlefield there is a legend of a green eyed monster. This is not that story. This is the story of the new festival set up to commemorate the monster, but also bring people and revenue to this rural southern town. We'll be talking with Nate Tucker and Dillan Whisenant about their experience kicking off the first Green Eyes Festival of Chicamauga, Georgia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chickamauga
https://www.greeneyesfestival.com/
Phil's Primetime Pizza
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