They’re everywhere. They’re inside you. You can’t escape them – and can’t live without them: Bacteria! We’re joined by microbiology experts Maddy Love and Kurt Jude to talk about the fascinating (but sometimes disgusting) lifeforms we call “bacteria.” What is bacteria? Bacterial vs Viral infections CDC on antibiotics Additional Links: The impact of thawing bacteria Should I freak out […]
Sapphire Sandalo is the host of the web series Stories with Sapphire. She’s a writer, animator, podcaster, TV personality, and part-time university instructor. Her series tells stories with distinctive music and animation and has a strong representation of many monsters, ghosts and creatures that come from Asian folklore from multiple cultures and stories submitted by her audience. Sapphire Sandalo’s YouTube […]
We interviewed Toby Ball, the host of the podcast Strange Arrivals – a serious deep dive into the foundational UFO abduction case of Betty and Barney Hill. This interview was recorded as part of MonsterTalk Live on June 29, 2020. The video version of that discussion is available on YouTube. If you’re interested in UFOs you will definitely want […]
Warning: Listener discretion is advised. Dark, adult topics discussed. In part two of our Shaver Mystery coverage, we look at the influence of Ray Palmer and Richard Shaver on Science Fiction, UFOlogy, and the cultural fringe. (Part two of our Shaver Mystery coverage featuring Drs. Jerry Drake and Jeb Card). Listen to MonsterTalk via iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn, and Stitcher. Get the MonsterTalk Podcast App for iOS, Android, and Windows. Here are some […]
In this episode of MonsterTalk, we get a brief overview of the history of Hollow Earth theories and start our deep dive into the topic of The Shaver Mystery with repeat guests Dr. Jerry Drake and Dr. Jeb Card. Weird-Science, lost civilizations, UFOs, and Nazis — this story has more threads than a fancy bedsheet set! Listen to MonsterTalk via iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn, and Stitcher. Get the MonsterTalk Podcast App […]
MonsterTalk revisits the story of Zana, the alleged Almasti wild woman of Abkhazia who was the subject of Bryan Sykes DNA research in his book The Nature of the Beast. A legendary forest spirit of the Balkans may have some relevance to the story of Zana and her descendants. Mentioned in the episode MonsterTalk episode 100 with Dr. Sykes MonsterTalk episode 179 with Christopher Klimovitz (legends […]
Where do Dragons come from — and why do so many cultures have them? Learn about the origins of Dragon legends with Eric Mortensen of Guilford College. Our conversation also touches on Fairies and Yeti — and we will doubtless be revisiting both Eric and the topic of Dragons in future episodes. Mentioned in the episode Qiguang Zhao — a professor […]
An interview with White House historian Lindsay Chervinsky (of the White House Historical Association) about the ghostly legends of the White House. Mentioned in the episode Article about the alleged hauntings around the White House The conspiracy to kill Abraham Lincoln Music Monstertalk Theme: Monster by Peach Stealing Monkeys
Larry Blamire, the talented writer, artist and director of the indy homage to 50’s cinema, The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra joins us to talk monsters. Visit Larry’s Kickstarter for the 10-year anniversary BluRay of The Lost Skeleton Returns Again. Mentioned in the episode Triangle (2009) Coherence (2013) Tales from the Pub Steam Wars (trailer) Steam Wars (Facebook Group) One Step Beyond (inspiration for Tales from the Pub, streaming on Amazon […]
Warning: Listener discretion is advised. H.P. Lovecraft Literary Crossover! I’m joined by Chris Lackey and Chad Fifer of the incredible H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast to talk monsters of the mythos. It’s a wide-ranging wild and wacky ride. Hang on to your earbuds! If you’re not already a subscriber to their fine product, I urge you to waste no time in fixing that! […]
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