MonsterTalk

By: Blake Smith
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • 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.
    Copyright Monster House LLC
    Show more Show less
Natural History Nature & Ecology Science Social Sciences World
Show more Show less
Episodes
  • S04E26 - A Natural History of Sea Serpents with Adrian Shine

    S04E26 - A Natural History of Sea Serpents with Adrian Shine
    Mar 31 2025
    We're delighted to get to talk with Adrian Shine, who has worked for decades to raise awareness about Loch Ness and investigated the legendary creature said to inhabit the dark waters of that deep Scottish lake. He's written a new book about Sea Monsters and their connection to the Loch Ness Mystery which releases April 1st, 2025.

    A Natural History of Sea Monsters (affiliate link)

    The Loch Ness Centre

    In the intro you hear a clip of IN SEARCH OF from S01E20 - which features a young Adrian. Check out In Research Of's coverage with guest Daniel Loxton here.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.
    Show more Show less
    55 mins
  • S04E25 - Demon Sex in Medieval Times PT 2

    S04E25 - Demon Sex in Medieval Times PT 2
    Mar 24 2025
    We're back with part 2 of our interview with Dr. Eleanor Janega to discuss Demons in Medieval Europe - and a lot of that has to do with sexy sex. So… another EXPLICIT tag!

    Eleanor's Blog Going-Medieval

    Eleanor's book The Once and Future Sex

    The Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers (The Guardian)

    The Apocalypse Tapestry (Wikipedia)

    YouTube videos with Eleanor

    Monty Summers translation of the Malleus Maleficarum (AMZ affiliate link)








    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.
    Show more Show less
    32 mins
  • S04E24 Demon Sex in Medieval Times

    S04E24 Demon Sex in Medieval Times
    Mar 16 2025
    We're joined by the engaging historian Dr. Eleanor Janega to talk about how the people of Europe considered demonic sex during the medieval period of history. This episode is in two parts, and both are explicit.

    Presenter on the History Hit channel - https://www.historyhit.com/

    Blog - https://going-medieval.com/

    Medievalist, author, blogs about medieval history, pop culture, and swearing

    Author of: The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society

    Article: “On sex with demons” - https://going-medieval.com/2020/07/30/on-sex-with-demons/

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.
    Show more Show less
    29 mins

What listeners say about MonsterTalk

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Erwin

Excellent podcast about everything weird

If you're a fan of cryptozoology, you're in the right place. This podcast analyses monsters from unique perspectives by interviewing experts.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Nicholas

Awesome and straightforward

As a part 2 for the Kentucky Goblins case, the information is given and explained in a why that make you appreciate the proposed answer as to the identity of the "goblins". Very nice analysis and conclusion. 10/10

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!