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A young girl in juvie receives a letter from her favorite writer, whose past resembles her own (03:30). Luis Rodriguez, author of Always Running: La Vida Loca Gang Days in L.A , joins us for a very special episode of "Thursdays In Juvie" (09:13). . Luis Rodriguez is an award-winning author and Poet Laureate of Los Angeles. Rodriguez' accolades include: the Carl Sandburg Literary Award, a New York Times Notable Book recognition, a Lannan Foundation Fellowship, a Poetry Center Book Award, the PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Literary Award, and the Paterson Poetry Prize. His children’s books, América Is Her Name (Curbstone Books, 1996) and It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way: A Barrio Story (Children’s Book Press, 1999), were awarded The Paterson Prize for Books on Young People, two Skipping Stones Honor Awards, and a Parent’s Choice Book Award. (Poetry Foundation) . Thursdays in Juvie is brought to you by Advot. Advot is a nonprofit that uses arts education to empower system-impacted youth. To learn more, visit: https://www.advot.org . . . Executive Producers: Sara Acevedo, Naomi Ackerman Editor: Brendan Flavin Music: Patrick Burns Audio Engineers: Kennia Almonte, Calista Pineda Special thanks to the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory and Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore…

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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.
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Flashback: Shaver Mystery Super-cut 2:50:11

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It's Hollow Earth, UFOs, the birth of Sci-Fi, and more wierdshit than you can believe as we present a super-cut of our 2-part interview with Jerry Drake and Jeb Card about one of the foundational stories of "weirdshitology" in a new ginormous single episode. And there's a little bit of reading if you want to follow us down the rabbit hole... EXTENSIVE show notes freely viewable at Patreon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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S04E40 - Catching Up: UK Edition 43:00

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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 diversity Borley Rectory Mentioned for future coverage (but touched on before): The Black Monk of Pontefract Episodes covering Enfield and Poltergeists Boleskine House Some Nessie & Scotland coverage Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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S04E39 - Are Magpies Monsters? 50:44

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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 28:43

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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 Word Recent death "associated" with demonic doll Annabelle Official website of the museum hosting Robert the Doll Call 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: Demon Dolls 1:06:08

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Flashback to October 2016! Updated content on Robert coming soon.In this week’s episode of MonsterTalk, we talk about demonic or evil dolls, and look into the history of one of America’s most famous creepy playthings: Robert the Doll . Our interview is with Dr. Cori Convertito, Curator of the Key West Art and Historical Society, which oversees the Fort East Martello Museum , home of Robert the Doll.Robert the Doll links dramatized film (now "Films" as of 2025) authorized history book novel Facebook page Twitter account official website Stories about Robert — Lore podcast Videos Child’s Play (not based on Robert the Doll. See episode for details.) Twilight Zone — Season 5, Episode 6: Living Doll (watch Episode 6 on Amazon) Twilight Zone — Season 3, Episode 33: The Dummy (watch Episode 33 on Amazon) Trilogy of Terror — a creepy doll classic Further Reading The Science of Superstition: How the Developing Brain Creates Supernatural Beliefs by Bruce M. Hood Music Monstertalk Theme: Monster by Peach Stealing Monkeys Additional music: Creepy Doll by Jonathan Coulton. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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Flashback: Alien Intrusion and the UTH 1:19:43

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Flashback to January 2018: In this episode of MonsterTalk, we return to discussion of the Ultraterrestrial Hypothesis (UTH) and what seems to be its growing influence in paranormal circles. It’s been used to explain UFOs, mothman, bigfoot, fairies, dogman, ghosts and many other phenomena which defy scientific demonstrability. Now it crops up again in a new film event titled Alien Intrusion which turned out to be a stealth evangelical creationist film which suggests that aliens and UFOs are actually demonic. We are joined by MonsterTalk alum Joe Laycock, Natasha Mikles and Jeb Card to discuss the UTH and Jeb’s Paranormal Unified Field Theory (PUFT) as it relates to this film and the work of John Keel and others. In Research Of… MonsterTalk Joe Laycock Natasha Mikles Jeb Card Music Monstertalk Theme: Monster by Peach Stealing Monkeys Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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Flashback: Zombies, Cults & Demons 1:06:48

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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 Interest Haunting America on Amazon More information on the case of Anneliese Michel Wade Davis’s book on Haitian zombies — The Serpent and the Rainbow More reading on the Satanic Panic — In Pursuit of Satan: The Police and the Occult Music Monstertalk Theme: Monster by Peach Stealing Monkeys Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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Flashback: Doctor Atlantis - with Ken Feder 57:10

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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 Works The Past in Perspective Frauds, Myths and Mysteries Linking to the Past Related Links Atlantis by Donovan Podcast — Archeology Fantasies In Search Of… Atlantis Music Monstertalk Theme: Monster by Peach Stealing Monkeys Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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Flashback: The Warren Omission 1:20:20

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We will be playing some episodes from our archives for a few weeks this Summer - let's kick it off with this classic from October 2013! THE WARREN OMISSION.WAS THE STORY OF The Conjuring the true story of how Ed and Lorraine Warren fought demonic forces in Rhode Island? In this special episode of MonsterTalk, we hear a different side to the story of America’s first family of ghost hunting. Features interviews with investigators Joe Nickell and Steven Novella. Full Notes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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S04E37 High Weirdness with Erik Davis 47:41

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We're joined by Erik Davis to discuss his book High Weirdness - a history of psychedelics and counterculture as a triptych embodied with three prominent figures: Terrence McKenna, Philip K. Dick, and Robert Anton Wilson. From Blade Runner to the Illuminati to Magic Mushrooms these three laid down foundational blocks decades ago that underpin (or perhaps undermine?) our present. Terrence McKenna Philip K. Dick Robert Anton Wilson Pyrrho - ancient Greek skeptic Our coverage of Operation Mindf*ck ( part 1 and part 2 ) Erik Davis links: Burning Shore (Substack) Techgnosis (huge web archive) Techgnosis (Book - Affiliate Link) High Weirdness (Affiliate Link) - the Audiobook read by the author is very good. -B. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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S04E36 – Nefarious Stealth Evangelicalism? 49:46

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We’re joined by Matt Baxter to discuss what we thought was a horror film but turned out to be something quite different.Warning: This film and episode deal with suicide, murder, abortion, politics, religion, and pretty much most of the hot potato topics we generally try to eschew. Hopefully we do a decent job of discussing it. Nefarious (streaming) – Affiliate Link More on Blaze Media Some reviews: 7th Day Adventist review A Christian review with interesting comments Reddit tackles Nefarious Horror Obsessive – really didn’t care for the “bait & switch” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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S04E35 - Dread Bothy and Beyond 45:55

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Matt Baxter returns to join Karen and Blake in a discussion of allegedly haunted “bothies” in the remote hiking regions of the UK. This episode contains some discussion of guns, suicide, and cannibalism. Links to further reading/listening: What is a “bothy?” Mountain Bothy Association BBC’s Uncanny episodes we mention: Don’t Sleep in this House – December 2021 Return to Luibeilt Christmas Special 2024 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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S04E34 - The Murder that Inspired Twin Peaks 52:43

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Jerry Drake returns to discuss his new book: Hazel was a Good Girl: The Murder that Inspired Twin Peaks Jerry has been with quite a few times to discuss Grimoires , Jack Parsons , The Hollow Earth , Internet Mysteries and Ghost Lights and we're excited to see what he makes of this real life unsolved murder with ties to one of the most influential shows to ever air on TV. This episode does discuss murder, sexual assault, and other sensitive topics. It's not really explicit but it might not be suitable for children, hence the tag. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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S04E33 - BigFootage: The Secret of Bigfoot pt 2 1:03:58

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We're back with part two of our 2-part coverage of the 1976 episode of The Six Million Dollar Man that introduced a generation of kids to Bigfoot, and the idea that the creature might be interconnected with space aliens living inside a California mountain.Related Links: The Bionic Book by Herbie Pilato (affiliate link) Operation Plowshare The Six Million Dollar Man series (DVD) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support .…

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S04E32 - BigFootage: The Secret of Bigfoot pt 1 52:50

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