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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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  • S03E31 - The Myth of Disenchantment

    S03E31 - The Myth of Disenchantment
    Apr 29 2024
    In this episode we talk with professor Jason Josephson-Storm about the concept of Disenchantment, why it's an important and influential concept, and why it is also a pervasive myth. The Dialectic of Enlightenment by Max Horkheimer and Theodor W. Adorno Max Weber The Golden Bough by James Frazer Deadly Words by by Jeanne Favret-Saada Our coverage of the homunculus - way back in episode 53! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • S03E30 - Bone Stacks of Mt. St. Helens

    S03E30 - Bone Stacks of Mt. St. Helens
    Apr 22 2024
    Is Bigfoot making peculiar stacks of bones in the forests of Mt. St. Helens? Archaeologist Andy White joins us to discuss the hypothesis that was the topic of a research paper by a Bigfoot proponent Mitchell Townsend. Andy's website (and response to Townsend's claims) Andy also has a YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Taphonomy Bigfoot proponent Townsend has been on Coast-to-Coast-AM more than once, where he also promoted his ideas about hidden images in stones. Mitchell's ideas are VERY reminiscent of the Richard Shaver work which we described as both apophenia and art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • S03E29 - Three Mini Mysteries

    S03E29 - Three Mini Mysteries
    Apr 15 2024
    Karen and Blake discuss three little mysteries they've run across while doing research that didn't quite warrant an individual episode, and which might benefit from some crowd-sourcing. Examples of "Bigfoot Tree Forts" Colorado Site discussing Tik-Tok Bigfoot Structures Fairy-Braids: This is a real phenomenon - example article with photos Loren Coleman discussing MK Davis discussing Bigfoot braids (Cryptomundo) Some examples of algorithmic analysis of biological behaviors (gScholar) Silver and Milk Preservation: Example of claims in modern source: Ask A Prepper Article about historic use of silver in baby bottles The Oligodynamic Effect Side-chat on Rat Kings: An article (with some great photos) on Rat Kings The less regal Squirrel King Who invented Pasteurization? The Smurfing Danger of Colloidal Silver Emily Rosa Science-Fair Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 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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