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How Smart was T-Rex, and do Giant Ells Explain Lake Monsters? - Guest Steven Domingues Jan 20, 2023

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Trey dives into the recent controversy about how smart T-Rex was. A new paper by Suzana Herculano Houzel titled "Theropod Dinosaurs had primate like numbers of telencephalic neurons" has started a debate on how we can tell the cleverness of this ancient creature.
Miles looks at the worlds newest - oldest - known sentence. Found on a ivory comb, it helps give context to the region and the history of writing.
The gang also get side tracked talking about historical art of dicks, and the new Indiana Jones move. So, sorry about that.
The gang go over Monster Quest S2E15 - Lake Monsters of the North - The MonsterQuest team explore both historic and recent sightings of a mysterious eel-like monster in Lake Crescent, Newfoundland, Canada.

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China Has It's Own Bigfoot. Dec 23, 2022

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In the 1970's there was a push to find China's own Bigfoot type creature. Is this an ancient legend or folktale in the region? Or maybe it was the Bigfoot hype of America drifting over and effecting other nations. Miles and Trey dive into Monster Quest's search for the "Wild Man" of China.
They also sing a Christmas song, poorly.

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Why We Don't Agree with Graham Hancock - With Stefan Milo. Nov 27, 2022

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Graham Hancock has an idea that history unfolded in a very different way than Archeologists suggest. Long in our past there was an ancient apocalypse that destroyed an advanced civilization. He has been writing about this since 1995 to massive popular appeal. His books are perhaps the most widely read on the topic of the ancient world, and he is a frequent guest on the worlds most popular podcast.
This has landed him a hit show on Netflix. Ancient Apocalypse, where he gives a brief overview of his theories.
But the thing is, Archeologists do not agree with his finding one bit. In fact they have a very antagonistic relationship with Handcock's work. A combative relationship he himself embraces.
Why is this? Miles, Trey, and our guest Stefan Milo break down the Hancock Question.

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The 300 Foot Octopus Monster from Space! Oct 24, 2022

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Trey talks about a new DNA method police are using to search for suspects, but the method itself might be using some suspect science.
Miles's tells the story of an outlandish paper claiming Octopus are aliens, or their evolution was guided by alien genes, or they were created by an alien retro-virus...or something! Also, how the media covered the story.
The Monster Quest is "Boneless Horror" - "MonsterQuest dives to the bottom of the North Pacific Ocean in an attempt to find a species of giant octopus, large enough to sink a ship."

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Do Native America Legends Tell of Bigfoot? - Featuring Ralph the Movie Maker Sep 20, 2022

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Ralph the Movie Maker (Film Maker Ralph Sepe) joins the guys as he watches his first ever Monster Quest. It's yet another search for Bigfoot, but this time Monster Quest is looking into legends and art in different Native American cultures. Perhaps they saw Bigfoot? Or maybe something else explains art such as the "Hairy Man" at the scared Painted Rock site.
The boys also talk about some of their favorite movies. Trey and Miles have their final debate on the quality of the film "Prometheus" and let Ralph decided once and for all.

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Back Breaking - Blood Sucking - The History of Chiropractic Care and Vampires in America. Sep 08, 2022

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Trey has just seen Jordan Peele's "Nope", and is excited to talk about some of the interesting cryptology links in the film.
There is likely several Chiropractic around your town. But have you ever wondered were the practice came from? Miles tells the ghostly story of it's origin.
The Monster Quest for this episode is "Vampires in America": MonsterQuest uncovers a century-long vampire scare in New England in the 1700's. Were there really any vampires about and could there still be some amongst us today?

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A Tale of Two Chupacabra - With Guest C. M. Kosemen Aug 16, 2022

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Trey and Miles welcome C. M. Kosemen to the show, who shares stories of the cryptids of his native turkey.
Monsterquest returns to the show! With S02E09 - Chupacabra. An investigation into reports of a Texan cousin of the infamous 'Goatsucker'
Trey and Miles five deep into the myth of the goat sucker, and find the source of the story that spawned two different cryptids.
You can follow more of Kosemen's work here : https://www.patreon.com/cmkosemen

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Prehistoric Planet Special 2 - Cretaceous Boogaloo Jul 14, 2022

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The long awaited dinosaur documentary Prehistoric Planet is finally here! The Apple TV+ show unveils the spectacular habitats and inhabitants of ancient Earth in an immersive digital experience. Using modern science and CGI, it gives us a possible look at the earth millions of years ago.
Trey and Miles break down the show, the science, and what they thought about the story telling.
Miles also tells the story of the Lord Howe's Island Stick Insect, one of the most amazing discoveries of an extinct species.
Trey talks about some Roman Cheese Cake.
There is a ramble about Avatar as well. *Shrug*
There is no Monster Quest this episode. Instead there is coverage of the following two Prehistoric Planet Episodes.
"Ice Worlds": Dromaeosaurs stalk a hadrosaur herd as they cross a freezing river. Male Ornithomimus raid rivals' nests to bolster their own. A herd of Olorotitan raise their offspring on fertile volcanic fields but contend with biting mosquitoes. A troodontid flushes out mammals by spreading a forest fire. A juvenile Antarctopelta scours the forest for a new winter den. A Pachyrhinosaurus herd stands off against a pack of Nanuqsaurus.
"Fresh Water"Velociraptor hunt pterosaurs on a cliffside by a waterfall. An old, battle-scarred male Tyrannosaurus nurses his wounds and encounters a younger female. A Deinocheirus seeks relief from biting flies. A female Quetzalcoatlus builds and guards her nest. A mother Masiakasaurus and her family hunt crabs and encounter Beelzebufo. Elasmosaurs enter an estuary in search of fish.
((NOTE: This Episode has a few audio level problems)

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Prehistoric Planet Special - We Talk Dinosaurs! Jun 18, 2022

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The long awaited dinosaur documentary Prehistoric Planet is finally here! The Apple TV+ show unveils the spectacular habitats and inhabitants of ancient Earth in an immersive digital experience. Using modern science and CGI, it gives us a possible look at the earth millions of years ago.
Trey and Miles break down the show, the science, and what they thought about the story telling.
There is no Monster Quest this episode. Instead there is coverage of the following two Prehistoric Planet Epoxides
"Coasts": A father Tyrannosaurus and his offspring swim across a perilous seaway to feed on a dead giant turtle. Alcione hatchlings take their first flight through a gauntlet of predatory pterosaurs, Barbaridactylus and Phosphatodraco. Tuarangisaurus travel to a bay in search of gastroliths. A male Mosasaurus hoffmanni is cleaned by reef denizens and defends his territory from a rival. Scaphitid ammonites perform an elaborate mating display. A distressed pregnant Tuarangisaurus is targeted by Kaikaifilu.
"Deserts": Dreadnoughtus males compete for the right to mate. Lizards are hunted by Velociraptor among a group of sleeping Tarbosaurus. A Mononykus forages for termites and investigates new food options after a brief rainstorm. Several types of dinosaurs congregate around a watering hole in Mongolia. Barbaridactylus males compete for females atop a remote plateau. A herd of Secernosaurus brave the harsh gypsum dunes in search of nourishment.

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Despite All My Viking Rage - The Story of The Lord God Bird, The Archeology in The Northman, and Giants Rats May 18, 2022

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Trey watched Robert Egger's "The Northman", and goes over how much real world archeology was used to create the film. From the setting to the artifacts used, it all helps to create a classic story grounded (other then the magical parts) in reality.
Miles tells the story of the Lord God Bird. Once North America's most beloved woodpecker, the species was lost, then found again, then lost all over. However, people keep claiming to see this beautiful bird. Is it really still out there?
Interview with Jonathan M. Berman - the founder of the March for Science, and writer of " Anti-vaxxers: How to Challenge a Misinformed Movement."

The The Monster Quest this episode is a S02E07 - "Super Rats." Recent archaeological evidence suggests that rats once grew to massive sizes. Could these huge rodents be making a comeback?

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