MonsterTalk

MonsterTalk
MonsterTalk
MonsterTalkLogo.jpg
Hosting Blake Smith, Ben Radford and Karen Stollznow
Language English
Length 45 - 80 minutes
Debut July 2, 2009 (2009-07-02)
Genre science, interview
Provider Skeptic Magazine
Website http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/

MonsterTalk is an audio podcast presented by the Skeptics Society’s Skeptic magazine.[1][2] The show critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and werewolves. It is hosted by Blake Smith, Benjamin Radford, and Dr Karen Stollznow. Blake Smith produces the show.

Contents

History

The first show featured an interview about Bigfoot DNA with Professor Todd Disotell and was released on July 2, 2009.[3]

Monster Talk interviews the scientists and investigators that research cryptozoological claims from a scientific perspective. The hosts have interviewed guests about an extensive array of monsters and cryptids, including zombies, demons, ninjas, the Mothman,[4] Cthulu, The Minnesota Iceman, the Chupacabra;[2] and extinct natural animals including Pterosaurs, Plesiosaurs, and the Thylacine.

The hosts have also spoken with scientists and investigators about famous cryptid claims and alleged evidence, including the Skookum cast,[5] and the Patterson-Gimlin film.[6]

Guests of the show have included Dr Phil Plait,[7] Professor PZ Myers, Dr Steven Novella,[8] magician James Randi,[9] Sasquatch author Dr. Brian Regal,[10] writer and illustrator Daniel Loxton and investigator Joe Nickell.[4]

In the media

  • Blake Smith is interviewed by Creative Loafing Magazine and is asked which crypto receives the most call-ins about. Smith's response, "Although I'm a bit tired of Bigfoot as a topic, that's the thing most people in our audience write us about. Fortunately we do get a good mix of other monsters in there and plan to cover some of the more "fantastic" monsters like dragons and unicorns in the future."[11]
  • Monster Talk crew interviewed by Ghostly Talk radio.[12]
  • Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow interviewed on the podcast/radio show Skeptically Speaking, May 7, 2010.[13]

Awards

MonsterTalk was nominated for a Parsec Award in 2010[15] and 2011.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Monster Talk". Skeptic Magazine. 2008-10-28. http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-10-28/. Retrieved 2011-7-22. 
  2. ^ a b Ross-Flanigan, Nancy (October 29, 2010). "Scary chupacabras monster is as much victim as villain". University of Michigan. http://ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=8051. Retrieved July 27, 2011. 
  3. ^ "Bigfoot DNA". MonsterTalk. Skeptic Magazine. July 2, 2009. http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/09/07/02/. Retrieved 2011-7-22. 
  4. ^ a b "Bringing Light to a Moth". MonsterTalk. Skeptic Magazine. May 26, 2010. http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/10/05/26/. Retrieved 2011-7-27. 
  5. ^ "Is The Skookum Fair Dinkum?". MonsterTalk. Skeptic Magazine. March 16, 2011. http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/11/03/16/. Retrieved 2011-7-22. 
  6. ^ "Anatomy of a Beast". MonsterTalk. Skeptic Magazine. July 27, 2009. http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/09/07/27/. Retrieved 2011-7-22. 
  7. ^ "They Came From Outer Space!". MonsterTalk. Skeptic Magazine. December 9, 2009. http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/09/12/09/. Retrieved 2011-7-22. 
  8. ^ "Getting into the Spirit of Things". MonsterTalk. Skeptic Magazine. March 3, 2010. http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/10/03/03/. Retrieved 2011-7-27. 
  9. ^ [http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/10/07/21/ "The Columbus Poltergeist featuring James Randi"]. MonsterTalk. Skeptic Magazine. July 21, 2010. http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/10/07/21/. Retrieved 2011-7-22. 
  10. ^ "Searching For Sasquatch". MonsterTalk. Skeptic Magazine. June 8, 2011. http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/11/06/08/. Retrieved 2011-7-22. 
  11. ^ Holman, Curt (Jun 2 - 8, 2011), "Blake Smith busts mythic beasts on "MonsterTalk"", Creative Loafing (Atlanta) (CL, Inc.) 40 (5), http://clatl.com/atlanta/blake-smith-busts-mythic-beasts-on-monstertalk/Content?oid=3284564, retrieved July 26, 2011 
  12. ^ "Karen Stollznow, Ben Radford, and Blake Smith From Monster Talk Join Us. Carlisle Bergquist Explains 10 Billion Beats.". Ghost Talk. 2009-09-13. http://ghostlytalk.planetparanormal.com/?p=126. Retrieved 2011-7-22. 
  13. ^ Schell, Desiree (May 7, 2010). "#58 Cryptozoology 101". Skeptically Speaking. http://skepticallyspeaking.ca/episodes/58-cryptozoology-101. Retrieved July 26, 2011. 
  14. ^ WPRR Program: MonsterTalk Public Reality Radio. accessed July 26, 2011.
  15. ^ "MonsterTalk Podcast Celebrates Anniversary with Parsec Nomination", Skeptical Inquirer (Committee for Skeptical Inquiry) 34 (6): p. 8, Nov/Dec 2010, http://business.highbeam.com/5799/article-1G1-239813689/monstertalk-podcast-celebrates-anniversary-parsec-nomination, retrieved July 28, 2011 
  16. ^ "2011 Parsec Award Nominees". Parsec Awards. http://www.parsecawards.com/2011-parsec-awards/nominees/. Retrieved July 28, 2011. 

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