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MonsterTalk

Blake Smith, Karen Stollznow

Booking Overview

This science-focused cryptozoology and paranormal-investigation show combines solo analysis with interviews featuring specialized researchers, investigative reporters, and skeptical investigators. Agencies could credibly pitch cryptozoologists, folklorists, paranormal researchers, science communicators, and journalists with relevant fieldwork or evidence-based expertise; booking difficulty is likely medium because subject-matter fit and demonstrated expertise matter more than broad celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 515

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.6k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

doctoratlantis@gmail.com

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Host

Blake Smith - Skeptic, researcher, and co-host focused on the scientific and evidentiary examination of monsters, cryptids, and paranormal claims.

Karen Stollznow - Linguist, author, and skeptic who co-hosts discussions about cryptozoology, folklore, paranormal claims, and the evidence behind extraordinary reports.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Demonstrated expertise in cryptozoology, folklore, paranormal research, skepticism, investigative journalism, or related cultural and scientific subjects, supported by fieldwork, research, publishing, or public educational work.
Required Achievements:  
Relevant field investigations or original research, Published writing, newsletters, videos, or other public educational work, Leadership of a specialist research network or media project

Recent Guest Discussions

Daniel Alan Jones - The Evolution Of Cryptozoology, Social Media And Streaming Coverage, Changing Monster Beliefs, Ai-generated Monster Imagery, Dogman, Bigfoot Claims, And The Ethics Of Investigating Mysteries.

Daniel Alan Jones - Traditional Cryptozoology, Field Investigations, Regional Bigfoot Lore, Salamander And Giant Searches, Mothman, And The Development Of Modern Cryptozoology.

Hayley Stevens - The Haunted Reputation Of Pluckley, Ghost Folklore, Paranormal Investigation, Local Tourism, And How Haunted-place Narratives Develop.

Recent Topics

Science, Cryptozoology, Paranormal Investigation, Folklore, Skepticism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
MonsterTalk
:

S06E02 👻 Haunted by Memory: Ghost Stories of the American Civil War

October 12, 2026

Blake and Karen welcome historian Dr. Amy Laurel Fluker of Youngstown State University to discuss Haunted by Memory, an annotated anthology of ghost stories drawn from the newspapers, veterans' papers, and periodicals of the Civil War generation. The project began with her late mentor, Dr. John R. Neff, who stumbled onto his first Civil War ghost story while reading veterans' obituaries. When Neff died in 2020, his family asked Fluker to carry his work to the finish line.These aren't the ghos...

S06E01 💀Taphonomy and All That Rot🧛

October 05, 2026

An interview with forensic anthropologist Evan Bird, creator of The Corpse Review.Extended show notes at Monstertalk.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.

S05E50 💀 REHUMANIZING PEOPLE OF THE PAST

September 28, 2026

In this episode, Blake and Karen welcome Dr. Kristin LaFollette, Associate Professor of English at the University of Southern Indiana, to discuss her new book, *Rehumanizing People of the Past: Bioarchaeology, Medical Museums and Archives, and the Human Remains Trade* (SUNY Press, 2026). The book illustrates how technical communication frequently dehumanizes the people represented by human remains, and offers guidance for adopting rehumanizing language to return dignity to these individuals. ...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
MonsterTalk
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How do I get in touch with MonsterTalk?

MonsterTalk is hosted by Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow. Its publicly listed email is doctoratlantis@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for MonsterTalk?

The publicly listed email for MonsterTalk: doctoratlantis@gmail.com.

How many listeners does MonsterTalk have?

Podseeker estimates MonsterTalk reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for MonsterTalk?

MonsterTalk typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Demonstrated expertise in cryptozoology, folklore, paranormal research, skepticism, investigative journalism, or related cultural and scientific subjects, supported by fieldwork, research, publishing, or public educational work. Common among recent guests: Relevant field investigations or original research; Published writing, newsletters, videos, or other public educational work; Leadership of a specialist research network or media project. Recent guests include Daniel Alan Jones, Daniel Alan Jones, and Hayley Stevens.

How hard is it to get booked on MonsterTalk?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does MonsterTalk cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Cryptozoology, Paranormal Investigation, Folklore, and Skepticism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

doctoratlantis@gmail.com

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