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Line 14: \|website = http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/ }} {{Primary sources\|date = June 2013}} ~~{{Primary sources\|date = June 2013}}~~'''MonsterTalk''' is an [[audio podcast]] presented by the [[Skeptics Society]]'s ''[[Skeptic (U.S. magazine)\|Skeptic]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-10-28/ \|title=Monster Talk\|publisher=[[Skeptic Magazine]]\|date=2008-10-28\|accessdate=2011-07-22}}</ref><ref name="UMich"/> The show critically examines the science behind [[cryptozoological]] creatures, such as [[Bigfoot]], the [[Loch Ness Monster]], and [[werewolves]]. It is hosted by Blake Smith and [[Karen Stollznow]], and produced by Blake Smith.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/09/07/02/transcript/\|title=Skeptic » Podcasts » MonsterTalk » Transcript for Bigfoot DNA\|website=www.skeptic.com\|access-date=2018-01-23}}</ref> In 2012, MonsterTalk was awarded the [[Parsec Award]] for the "Best Fact Behind the Fiction Podcast".<ref>{{Cite web\|title = 2012 Parsec Awards Winners & Finalists » Parsec Awards\|url = http://www.parsecawards.com/past-awards/2012-parsec-awards-winners-finalists/\|website = www.parsecawards.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref> In 2012, MonsterTalk was awarded the [[Parsec Award]] for the "Best Fact Behind the Fiction Podcast".<ref>{{Cite web\|title = 2012 Parsec Awards Winners & Finalists » Parsec Awards\|url = http://www.parsecawards.com/past-awards/2012-parsec-awards-winners-finalists/\|website = www.parsecawards.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref> ==History== ~~Released~~Monstertalk was founded by [[Benjamin Radford]], Blake Smith and [[Karen Stollznow]]. The first episode was released on July 2, 2009, ~~the first show~~and featured an interview with [[NYU]] Professor Todd Disotell about the attempted use of DNA evidence in cryptozoologists' search for Bigfoot.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/09/07/02/ \|title=Bigfoot DNA\|work=MonsterTalk\|publisher=Skeptic Magazine\|date=July 2, 2009\|accessdate=2011-07-22}}</ref> MonsterTalk interviews scientists and investigators that research cryptozoological claims. The show has covered an extensive array of monsters and cryptids, including [[zombies]],<ref>{{Cite web\|title = Skeptic » Podcasts » MonsterTalk » Episode Notes for The Zombie Autopsies\|url = http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/11/05/11/\|website = www.skeptic.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref> [[demons]],<ref>{{Cite web\|title = Skeptic » Podcasts » MonsterTalk » Episode Notes for Demons, Ghosts and Gary Indiana\|url = http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/14/02/26/\|website = www.skeptic.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title = Skeptic » Podcasts » MonsterTalk » Episode Notes for Zombies, Cults, and Demons\|url = http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/13/12/25/\|website = www.skeptic.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref> [[ninjas]],<ref>{{Cite web\|title = Skeptic » Podcasts » MonsterTalk » Episode Notes for Unmasking the Ninja\|url = http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/11/01/26/\|website = www.skeptic.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref> the [[Mothman]],<ref name="Mothman"/> [[Cthulhu]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title = Skeptic » Podcasts » MonsterTalk » Episode Notes for Cthulhu Rises\|url = http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/10/06/16/\|website = www.skeptic.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref> the [[Skookum cast]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/11/03/16/ \|title=Is The Skookum Fair Dinkum?\|work=MonsterTalk\|publisher=Skeptic Magazine\|date=March 16, 2011\|accessdate=2011-07-22}}</ref> the [[Patterson–Gimlin film]].,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/09/07/27/ \|title=Anatomy of a Beast\|work=MonsterTalk\|publisher=Skeptic Magazine\|date=July 27, 2009\|accessdate=2011-07-22}}</ref> the [[Minnesota Iceman]],<ref>{{Cite web\|title = Skeptic » Podcasts » MonsterTalk » Episode Notes for The Iceman Goeth\|url = http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/10/12/01/\|website = www.skeptic.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref> the [[Chupacabra]];<ref name="UMich">{{cite web \| url=http://ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=8051 \| author=Ross-Flanigan, Nancy \| title=Scary chupacabras monster is as much victim as villain \| publisher=[[University of Michigan]] \| date=October 29, 2010 \| accessdate=July 27, 2011 }}</ref> and extinct animals such as [[pterosaurs]],<ref>{{Cite web\|title = Skeptic » Podcasts » MonsterTalk » Episode Notes for Dr. Dave Martill & Pterosaurs\|url = http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/09/10/12/\|website = www.skeptic.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref> [[plesiosaurs]],<ref>{{Cite web\|title = Skeptic » Podcasts » MonsterTalk » Episode Notes for The Plesiosaur Hypothesis\|url = http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/09/08/24/\|website = www.skeptic.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref> and the [[thylacine]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title = Skeptic » Podcasts » MonsterTalk » Episode Notes for Resurrecting the Extinct\|url = http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/11/03/30/\|website = www.skeptic.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref> Guests of the show have included [[Phil Plait]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/09/12/09/ \|title=They Came From Outer Space!\|work=MonsterTalk\|publisher=Skeptic Magazine\|date=December 9, 2009\|accessdate=2011-07-22}}</ref> Professor [[PZ Myers]],<ref name=":0" /> [[Steven Novella]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/10/03/03/\|title=Getting into the Spirit of Things\|work=MonsterTalk\|publisher=Skeptic Magazine\|date=March 3, 2010\|accessdate=2011-07-27}}</ref> magician [[James Randi]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/10/07/21/ \|title=The Columbus Poltergeist featuring James Randi\|work=MonsterTalk\|publisher=Skeptic Magazine\|date=July 21, 2010\|accessdate=2011-07-22}}</ref> author [[Brian Regal]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/11/06/08/\|title=Searching For Sasquatch\|publisher=Skeptic Magazine\|work=MonsterTalk\|date=June 8, 2011\|accessdate=2011-07-22}}</ref> writer and illustrator [[Daniel Loxton]],<ref>{{Cite web\|title = Skeptic » Podcasts » MonsterTalk » Episode Notes for Return of the Revenge of the Son of the Bride of MonsterTalk\|url = http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/13/07/31/\|website = www.skeptic.com\|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref> and investigator [[Joe Nickell]].<ref name="Mothman">{{cite web\|url=http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/10/05/26/\|title=Bringing Light to a Moth\|work=MonsterTalk\|publisher=Skeptic Magazine\|date=May 26, 2010\|accessdate=2011-07-27}}</ref> [[File:Radford and Blake at Dragon*Con 2012.jpg\|right\|upright=1.5\|thumb\|Co-hosts Benjamin Radford (left) and Blake Smith at Dragon Con 2012]] ==In the media== Line 51: [[Category:Scientific skepticism media]] [[Category:Audio podcasts]] [[Category:Science podcasts~~]][[Category:Article]][[Category:Article~~]]