S04E01 – Vampires: Dead Paole

We kick off our Vampire October with the story of Arnold Paole and we’re joined by Matt Baxter. This story appeared in the 1979 edition of Usborne’s Haunted Houses, Ghosts, and Spectors.  Arnold Paole  Lee Illis 1964 – Porphyria and Werewolves 1985 – David Dolphin – NYT article on Porphyria and Vampires Penanggal  Manananggal

S03E53 – A History of Vampires

In this episode we look at the history of the Vampire in folklore and literature with professor Nick Groom – aka “The Prof of Goth.” Links related to Professor Groom:The Vampire: A New History by Nick Groom (affiliate link) Nick Groom – University of Macau faculty page – NickGroom@um.edu.mo  University of Exeter faculty page – N.Groom@exeter.ac.uk  Times Literary Supplement – […]

S03E52 – Viral Ghost Photos

Karen and her husband Matt are back from visiting Australia and in this episode we discuss some viral ghost photos. The photos will be in the show notes, and we will cross-post a version of this on our YouTube page with image inserts. Karen’s new book BITCH is on sale now. Blake’s recent article about mind viruses seems to be backed up […]

S03E51 – Operation Mindf*ck pt 2

Part two of our two-part talk with author Adam Gorightly about his research into the very strange history of Discordianism and The Illuminati. If you have never heard of Operation Mindf*ck, then you didn’t listen to part 1 – so get back over there! Due to the chance that I might have failed to bleep out an “F-bomb” somewhere, I’m […]

S03E50 – Operation Mindf*ck pt 1

Part one of our two-part talk with author Adam Gorightly about his research into the very strange history of Discordianism and The Illuminati. If you have never heard of Operation Mindf*ck, get ready for a ride. LINKS: Adam Gorightly Books (affiliate) Historia Discordia (affiliate) Illuminati (wiki) INWO game (SJGAMES) and Board Game Geek review Can’t Get You Out Of My […]

S03E49 – Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf: pt 2 (Explicit)

In this episode Blake continues his conversation with Richard Hatem (Mothman Prophecies, Titans, Under Siege 2) about his new podcast.  Karen was away during this episode but will be back next week. Additional Links:Spiricom via Encyclopedia.comSpiricom – by Kenny Biddle via Skeptical InquirerRecording of a Spiricom Session (YouTube) The Mothman Prophecies (amz affiliate link) Titans (amz affiliate link) Miracles (amz affiliate link – to […]

S03E48 – Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Podcast (part 1)

In this episode Blake talks with Richard Hatem (Mothman Prophecies, Titans, Under Siege 2) about his new podcast. Additional Links: Spiricom via Encyclopedia.comSpiricom – by Kenny Biddle via Skeptical InquirerRecording of a Spiricom Session (YouTube) This episode brought to you by Factor Meals – use our link or code MonsterTalk50 to 50% off your first order!

S03E46 – Darren Naish pt 1 : The Dogman

Part one of a two-part discussion with paleontologist Darren Naish about the history of Dogman lore. Next week in part two, we discuss the current state of cryptozoology. Darren’s Dogman Article (TetZoo) STM – Beast of Bray Road (YouTube) Drive down Bray Road on your computer (Google Maps) Linda Godfrey’s Obituary Beast of Bray Road (wiki) Dogman (wiki)