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Episode Notes for
Monsters in America

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IN THIS EPISODE of MonsterTalk, the hosts talk with the author of Monsters In America, Dr. Scott Poole. His book chronicles the history of monsters from colonial America to modern times—and tries to tackle the issue of meaning in a world where monsters are “meaning machines.”

Further Reading

• The Hilton Sisters (conjoined twins)
• Freaks (Todd Browning’s
  controversial film)
• Gods & Monsters (Novel)
• Gods & Monsters (Film)

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Music

• Monstertalk Theme: Monster
  by Peach Stealing Monkeys

T-Shirt Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our MonsterTalk 2012 t-shirt design contest!

1. First Place winner is Rick Stromoski.
2. Second Place goes to Chris Barela.
3. Third Place goes to Sean Steele.

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