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About MonsterTalk
MonsterTalk is the science show about monsters—a free audio podcast that critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or werewolves. Hosted by Blake Smith, Ben Radford, and Dr. Karen Stollznow, MonsterTalk interviews the scientists and investigators who shine a spotlight on the things that go bump in the night. For once (and unlike mystery-mongering television shows) a monster-themed program gives skepticism more than just a couple minutes of lip service!
2012 Parsec Award Winner!
Best “Fact Behind the Fiction” Podcast
The Parsec is an award given to support excellence in podcasting. It has been a regular feature of Dragon*Con since 2006. 2012 marked MonsterTalk’s third nomination and first win in the “Fact Behind the Fiction” category.
MonsterTalk is honored to have been nominated and delighted to have won.
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Get the MonsterTalk App — An Official Podcast App of Skeptic Magazine and the Skeptics Society, so you can enjoy your cryptozoological fix and engaging interviews on the go! Available for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS 3.0 or later. To get the app for iOS devices, download the free Podcast Box App on iTunes and then search for MonsterTalk within the Podcast Box app to listen to Monstertalk on your iPhone, iPad or iPod.
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Keep in touch with the MonsterTalk cast
Ben Radford: Skeptical Inquirer, LiveScience, Radford Books, PlayingGods, Facebook
Karen Stollznow: Bad-Language, CSI’s Naked Skeptic, Skepbitch, Facebook, Twitter
Blake Smith: Twitter, Facebook, The Examiner
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The Believing Brain
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