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MonsterTalk

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

  1. S04E02 The Pathologies of Vampirism with Dr. Brian Sharpless

    21 HR. AGO

    S04E02 The Pathologies of Vampirism with Dr. Brian Sharpless

    We're delighted to have Brian Sharpless (Monsters on the Couch) back with us to discuss some of the Psychology elements of vampirism, as well as some of his favorite historical cases. Be sure and grab his book if you're at all interested in the intersection of monsters and Psychology. Show Notes: Monsters on the Couch Renfield Syndrome (wikipedia) 2005 Romanian Vampire case (The Guardian) Richard Chase - Serial Killer (wikipedia) Mercy Brown vampire case (wikipedia) Vlad the Impaler (wikipedia) Example of Vlad's violence on the Turks (wikipedia) Elizabeth Bathory (wikipedia) Hungarian Ghoulish - MT 235 Be sure and check out Karen's new book Bitch: The Journey of a Word from Cambridge University Press! Our show uses Amazon affiliate links to help raise funds to support our research and outreach. Title card image courtesy Brian Sharpless - walkway where alleged vampire Jure Grando was most likely buried Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

    45 min
  2. S04E01 Vampires: Dead Paole

    OCT 7

    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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

    40 min
  3. S03E53 Vampires with Professor Nick Groom

    SEP 30

    S03E53 Vampires with Professor Nick Groom

    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 - articles by Nick Groom Author's page at Simon & Schuster Interview with The One Ring about Groom's Tolkien scholarship Articles at Literary Hub by Groom Some Vampire Links: The Vampyre - John Polidori (Full Text - 1819) The Black Vampyre: A Legend of St. Domingo (Full Text - 1819)  (affiliate link) - wiki  Varney the Vampire: Or the Feast of Blood (Full Text - 1847) (affiliate link) - wiki Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (Full Text - 1872) (affiliate link) - wiki Dracula by Bram Stoker (Full Text - 1897) (affiliate link) - wiki Vampire Panics (1790s - 1890s) The Ackermansion This episode brought to you by Factor Meals – use our link or code MonsterTalk50 to 50% off your first order! Become a supporter of this podcast: a...

    46 min
  4. S03E52 Viral Ghost Photos

    SEP 23

    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 by an even more recent article confirming that clinical evidence doesn't support a "mind virus" explanation for idea spread.   This episode brought to you by Factor Meals – use our link or code MonsterTalk50 to 50% off your first order!   ===========   Now on to our photos that we talk about in this episode: Giant "humanoid" over mall in Zambia. (Or over photoshop in Internet)  Party scene with crying girl also hides "ghost face"  2007 - Parma Gas Station "ghost" or "angel"  Ghostly "shadow person" walks through traffic(original video is gone but version here)  "Cowboy ghost" at abandoned mine A bird landing can look like a hat in the distance - but we don't know the scale here.It could be a lot of things.  This (pretty obvious) long exposure shot shows up on a lot of ghost photo sites.  Irish Flax Workers and the mysterious "extra hand" Detail shows "ghost hand" but you can also see manipulation has been done to the plate, erasing some of the pleats in the dress behind the woman with the hand on her shoulder. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

    49 min
  5. S03E51 Operation Mindf*ck part 2 - with Adam Gorightly

    SEP 16

    S03E51 Operation Mindf*ck part 2 - with Adam Gorightly

    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 labeling this explicit. LINKS:Adam Gorightly Books (affiliate)Historia Discordia (affiliate)Illuminati (wiki)INWO game (SJGAMES) and Board Game Geek reviewCan’t Get You Out Of My Head  (Youtube)JFK Movie (affiliate link)The famous Playboy Illuminati LetterBarkun – A Culture of Conspiracy60s Counter CultureRobert Anton Wilson Kerry Thornley (wiki)Can’t Get You Out of My Head or Documenting Operation Mindf*ck – POV Magazine The same “immigrants eating pets” rumor explored by folklorist in the 1980s.This episode brought to you by Factor Meals – use our link or code MonsterTalk50 to 50% off your first order! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

    35 min
  6. S03E50 Operation Mindf*ck part 1 - with Adam Gorightly

    SEP 9

    S03E50 Operation Mindf*ck part 1 - with Adam Gorightly

    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 Head  (Youtube)   JFK Movie (affiliate link)   The famous Playboy Illuminati Letter   Barkun - A Culture of Conspiracy   60s Counter Culture   Robert Anton Wilson    Kerry Thornley (wiki)   Can’t Get You Out of My Head or Documenting Operation Mindf*ck - POV Magazine   This episode brought to you by Factor Meals – use our link or code MonsterTalk50 to 50% off your first order! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

    35 min
  7. S03E49 Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf: pt 2 (Explicit)

    SEP 2

    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.com Spiricom – by Kenny Biddle via Skeptical Inquirer Recording of a Spiricom Session (YouTube) The Mothman Prophecies (amz affiliate link) Titans (amz affiliate link) Miracles (amz affiliate link - to DVD) This episode brought to you by Factor Meals - use our link or code MonsterTalk50 to 50% off your first order! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

    39 min
  8. S03E48 Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf: pt 1

    AUG 26

    S03E48 Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf: pt 1

    In this episode Blake talks with Richard Hatem (Mothman Prophecies, Titans, Under Siege 2) about his new podcast. Additional Links: Spiricom via Encyclopedia.com Spiricom - by Kenny Biddle via Skeptical Inquirer Recording 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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

    31 min
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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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

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  • Channel
    Airwave Media
  • Creator
    Blake Smith
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2024
  • Episodes
    408
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Monster House LLC
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