#207 – The Guyra Ghost
Karen tells us about her research into the strange 1921 case known as “The Guyra Ghost.”
#206 – Magic: Wicca and Witchcraft
Download Episode MP3 (Right-Click, Save As) We are joined by Rebecca Fox, who has been both a witch and a science & skepticism advocate, to discuss the history of modern witchcraft. RIP Terry Jones (of Monty Python) who passed away on Tuesday, Jan 21, 2020. I prepared the intro Tuesday morning unaware he would be gone the same day. Discussed […]
#205 – Burial Practice Makes Perfect
Download Episode (right-click, Save As) Tana’s Thesis: Paying Respects: Death, Commodity Culture, and the Middle Class in Victorian London. Death Photos of the Victorian Age – memento mori The Catholic incorruptible saints British “natural death” burial laws Garden Cemeteries The Cremation Society (behind the 1902 UK Cremation Act) The Highgate Vampire case of the early 1970s Nicholas Cage’s pyramid tomb […]
Christmas Special #007: The Night Wire
A reading of The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold.
204 – Joe vs the Sea Monsters
Download this episode. (Right-click, Save As) We’re joined by veteran monster investigator Joe Nickell (of CSI) to discuss three historic sea monster cases he thinks he’s solved. Classic monsters and science in this one. Case Files discussed in this episode:Gloucester Sea Serpent Arkansas White River Monster Kraken: Monster of the Deep Also mentioned: Karen has some new short stories on […]
203 – Will o’ The Wisp
This episode we look at Will O’ The Wisp, Ghost Lights, Ball Lightning and all manner of glowing monstrous and bizarre lucent phenomena. Joining us for the discussion is researcher, Jerry Drake.
202 – Monstrous (with Carlyn Beccia)
Carlyn Beccia has written a new book for kids that combines Monsters and Science! Monstrous: The Lore, Gore and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters is an ooey-gooey romp through the world of monsters and the many fascinating things you can learn when you apply science to their premises. But don’t think it’s just for kids. This book has lots of […]
#201 – Serial Killers
Discussion is on serial killers, their motivations, their methodologies and how to balance fascination with the macabre with keeping the victims rather than the killers foremost in mind. The crimes discussed in this episode are graphic, disturbing and will not be suitable for all audience members. Listener discretion advised.
Introducing “In reSearch Of”
This is a sample episode of our new show In reSearch Of, which I’m co-hosting with Jeb Card. I hope you’ll consider subscribing. I’m planning to keep the regular IRO episodes free, but offer bonus content for Patreon supporters. This is the pilot episode of In reSearch Of, the show where we watch the original TV show IN SEARCH OF… and consider some […]