March 29, 2026

S05E24 – ParaMormonal Activity with Steve Cuno

We talk with Karen’s friend, author and Ex-Mormon Steve Cuno about paranormal ideas in the Mormon religion.  Steve Cuno:  Behind the Mormon Curtain: Selling Sex in America’s Holy City “It’s Not About the Sex” My Ass: Confessions of an Ex-Mormon, Ex-Polygamist, Ex-Wife  David W. Patten and Mormon Bigfoot: Reddit Thread Between Pulpit and Pew: The Supernatural World in Mormon History […]

Regular Episode 39 min read
March 22, 2026

S05E23 – The Stately Ghosts of England (pt2)

Part two of our discussion of the interesting made-for-TV film The Stately Ghosts of England(1965). Blake and Karen are joined by Matt Baxter and this is a continuation of part 1. The film stars Margaret Rutherford, her husband Stringer Davis, and celebrity clairvoyant Tom Corbett. Blake noticed early use on screen of ghost hunting equipment like time-lapse cameras. Blake suspects […]

Regular Episode 27 min read
March 15, 2026

S05E22 – The Stately Ghosts of England (pt1)

Blake and Karen are joined by Matt Baxter to discuss the 1965 made-for-TV film The Stately Ghosts of England. The film stars Margaret Rutherford, her husband Stringer Davis, and celebrity clairvoyant Tom Corbett. The film was directed by Frank De Felita who previously cam up in our  DEBASED ON A TRUE STORY about The Entity, which he also wrote. The […]

Regular Episode 25 min read
March 8, 2026

BONUS: Weirdumentary with Gary Rhodes

I’m excited to be posting this BONUS content – an interview with film historian Gary D. Rhodes. Gary is joining me to talk about his newest book Weirdumentary: Ancient Aliens, Fallacious Prophecies, and Mysterious Monsters from 1970s Documentaries. I can’t overstate how enjoyable this book was and how likely listeners to MonsterTalk and In ReSearch Of… are to be equally […]

Bonus Episode 40 min read
March 1, 2026

S05E21 – Dragons & Trolls of the Marsh

We are delighted to talk with Dr. Christopher Beatty about his research into Dragonflies. From ancient times these insects have been the subject of wonder, fear and misinformation. Let’s keep the wonder but get rid of some of the other stuff as we dive in on a creature whose lifecycle, morphology, and effectiveness as a hunter elevate its place in […]

Regular Episode 38 min read
February 8, 2026

S05E18 – America Bewitched with Owen Davies (part 2)

In part two of our two-part interview with Owen Davies, we continue the discussion of witches and witch prosecutions with thoughtful considerations of the meaning of witch and how it can be an identity or an accusation.  Be sure and catch both parts of this fascinating chat.  Some related viewing/reading: A curious case of Black Magic in Norfolk Blake’s article […]

Regular Episode 29 min read
February 1, 2026

S05E17 – America Bewitched with Owen Davies (pt1)

In part one of our two-part interview with Owen Davies, we discuss the history of witch trials, accusations, murder, and other troubles bubbling up from post-Salem accusations in America. In part two, next week, we will continue the discussion with thoughtful considerations of the meaning of witch and how it can be an identity or an accusation.  Be sure and […]

Regular Episode 24 min read
January 25, 2026

S05E16 – Greenland Sharks with Greg Skomal

We are joined by author and researcher Greg Skomal to talk about the mysterious and long-lived Greenland Shark.  Books by Greg: Chasing Shadows: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Great White Shark – Greg’s book about Great Whites  The Shark Handbook 3rd Edition: The Essential Guide for Understanding the Sharks of the Worldby Greg Skomal The Great White Shark Handbook Additional […]

Regular Episode 33 min read