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.
There's a park in Denver that is home to some macabre legends - and some of those legends are based in fact! Matt Baxter joins us to talk of the strange and macabre history of Cheesman Park.
[Warning this episode does contain numerous references to the disposition, disarticulation, and...
Published 11/27/23
Blake and Karen discuss their trip to JSU, and begin a conversation about the enigmatic Wampus Cat.
Show Notes:
Wampus Cat in Potterverse
Wampus Cat (wiki)
Underwater Panthers (wiki)
Example of early 20th century newspaper report (there are many)
More on the Wampus (and a list of schools who use...
Published 11/20/23
We continue our discussion of feral hogs as monsters with Dr. John Mayer. He was a forensic investigator on three alleged giant hog cases. Join us as we root around for the facts perhaps left unexcavated by the media at the time.
(Sausage?) Links for Part 2
Brucellosis
Pseudo-Rabies
Rhonda...
Published 11/13/23