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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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  • S05E11 Ghostly Encounters with Richard Estep

    S05E11 Ghostly Encounters with Richard Estep
    Dec 15 2025
    Blake and Karen visit again with Colorado author of paranormal and true crime, Richard Estep. Richard's Books

    discussed in this episode:
    Ghostly Encounters

    The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm

    Mothman: Sightings and Investigations of the Iconic Flying Cryptid

    Help is on the Way (pre-order for Feb 2026 Richard's memoir of being a paramedic)

    Monsters: Myths, Legends and Real Encounters (pre-order March 2026)

    Additional Links:The Hamlyn Book of Ghosts (affiliate)

    The Haunting of Borley Rectory: The Story of a Ghost Story by Sean O'Connor (affiliate)

    The World's Greatest Ghosts book that Karen remembered from her youth

    BBC's 2025 Ghost Story for Christmas







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    49 m
  • S05E10_Monstertalk

    S05E10_Monstertalk
    Dec 8 2025
    Episode Summary: In this episode, hosts Blake Smith and Dr. Karen Stollznow catch up on recent headlines and new literature. First, Blake discusses a "ripped from the headlines" update regarding the 2014 Slender Man stabbing case. We revisit the tragic story of Morgan Geyser, her recent escape from a halfway house, and the media’s handling of the mental health and transgender aspects of the story.

    Later, Karen reviews a pre-publication copy of the upcoming book How to Build a Haunted House: The History of a Cultural Obsession by Caitlin Blackwell Baines. Does the book provide a blueprint for creating ghosts, or is it a cultural tour of famous haunts? Karen breaks down the architectural history, the folklore, and where the book lands on the spectrum of skepticism.

    Key Topics
    • Shout-outs for the Cryptid and Godzilla Advent calendars.
    • Slenderman Segment:
    • Recap of the 2014 Waukesha stabbing (MonsterTalk Ep #86).
    • Morgan Geyser’s conditional release and subsequent escape attempt.
    • A critical look at the prison industrial complex, mental health care in the US, and the current moral panic surrounding transgender individuals in media coverage.

    • Book Review Segment: How to Build a Haunted House (Coming April 2026).
    • A review of the book for the Society for Psychical Research (SPR).
    • Analysis of the Myrtles Plantation, Borley Rectory, and the Winchester Mystery House.

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  • S05E09 Flashback: Bad Wolf

    S05E09 Flashback: Bad Wolf
    Dec 2 2025
    FLASHBACKWe're looking back at October 5, 2011 this week and an interview with Valerius Geist (February 2, 1938 – July 6, 2021) about the myths and reality of wolves. How dangerous are they? There's complexity and nuance here. Some people fiercely believe wolves are just peaceful misunderstood beautiful animals that would not hurt a person. Others believe they're fierce and dangerous predators. Internet debates will happen but history - and Valerius Geist - suggest using extreme caution if you find yourself in close proximity to these beautiful predators in the wild. MonsterTalk Live (Disco Edition)

    ----FLASHBACK----

    ON NOVEMBER 8, 2005 Canadian geological engineering student Kenton Carnegie went for a walk. He told people that he’d be back by 5 pm. When he hadn’t returned by 7 pm, a search party went out and discovered his remains in the woods. In this episode of Monstertalk (a follow-up to last week’s), we interview professor Valerius Geist about the true cause of Kenton Carnegie’s death. Some people thought he was killed by a bear, but more likely he was killed by a myth.Todd Svarckopf confronting a habituated wolf, four days before the Kenton Joel Carnegie wolf attack. (Photo by Chris van Gelder at North Point Landing Saskatchewan)Further Reading
    • When do wolves become dangerous to humans? (by Valerius Geist)
    • The Kenton Carnegie Wolf Attack on Wikipedia
    Music
    • Our Breath Shall Intermix by Symbion Project (used with permission)
    • Le Fétichisme Dans L’amour by Symbion Project (used with permission)
    Monstertalk Theme: Monster by Peach Stealing Monkeys

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

Excellent podcast about everything weird

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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

Awesome and straightforward

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