Karen and Matt check in from the UK! Karen is on tour promoting her new book Bitch: The Journey of a Word. (affiliate link)Islands are engines of language diversityBorley RectoryMentioned for future coverage (but touched on before):The Black Monk of PontefractEpisodes covering Enfield and PoltergeistsBoleskine HouseSome Nessie & Scotland coverageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.
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S04E39 - Are Magpies Monsters?
A fascinating chat about Australian Magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen) with Dr. Grainne Cleary in which we talk about the role of stories in creating monsters, the role of citizen science, and lots of cool biology facts about these birds. Not everything about Magpies is black and white, it turns out.Why do birds do that? (affiliate link)Your Backyard Birds (booktopia - Australian bookshop)And remember: Why do Birds Sing? will be dropping into stores September 2nd, 2025!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.
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S04E38 - Revisiting Robert the Doll
Blake recounts his recent visit to see Robert the Doll, and his findings after a deep dive into newspapers and other literature. Patrons get follow-up info from the girl who was the subject of the "true doll haunting" from episode #114! Karen's latest book: Bitch: The Journey of a WordRecent death "associated" with demonic doll AnnabelleOfficial website of the museum hosting Robert the DollCall for Papers: Of Gods and Monsters II (July 15, 2025 - November 1, 2025)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.
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Flashback: Zombies, Cults & Demons
FLASHBACK to December 2013:A FAMILIAR VOICE returns to MonsterTalk as Dr. Karen Stollznow joins us to discuss her (then new) book, God Bless America.Items of InterestHaunting America on AmazonMore information on the case of Anneliese MichelWade Davis’s book on Haitian zombies — The Serpent and the RainbowMore reading on the Satanic Panic — In Pursuit of Satan: The Police and the OccultMusicMonstertalk Theme: Monster by Peach Stealing MonkeysBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.
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Flashback: Doctor Atlantis - with Ken Feder
Flashback to May 2015: IS THERE A LOST CITY somewhere that formed the basis of the legend of Atlantis? Dr. Kenny Feder returns, not to praise Atlantis, but to bury it.Kenny Feder: Selected WorksThe Past in PerspectiveFrauds, Myths and MysteriesLinking to the PastRelated LinksAtlantis by DonovanPodcast — Archeology FantasiesIn Search Of… AtlantisMusicMonstertalk Theme: Monster by Peach Stealing MonkeysBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.
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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