S05E06 – Monster Manual & Mamer

We’re joined by host of the Conspiracy Skeptic Podcast, Karl Mamer. Karl’s working on a new book in his series of skeptically themed books of lists (The Skeptic’s Book of Lists, The Conspiracy Skeptic’s Book of Lists) and has been looking into the origins of demons & devils in Dungeons & Dragons. Further Reading: Deities & DemigodsBBC: The Great 1980s […]

S05E04 – Haunting America Revisited

This week on MonsterTalk, Blake and Karen are joined by Matthew Baxter to revisit Karen’s classic investigation book Haunting America — newly re-released in paperback just in time for Halloween 🎃. Together they discuss how the book began as a project for the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF), the fieldwork behind its famous cases, and the updated edition’s new conclusion and color photos.👻 Topics discussed: […]

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 […]