# S05E27 - Monsters: Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters with Richard Estep

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Podcast: [MonsterTalk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/monstertalk-162017)
Published: 2026-04-20T03:55:02+00:00
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## Resource

🎙️ Blake and Karen welcome back author and paranormal investigator Richard Estep to discuss his new book from Visible Ink Press, Monsters: Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters . Richard is a paramedic, clinical educator, and the author of more than 30 books on the paranormal, true crime, and history. Karen wrote the foreword for this one - and donated her fee to Doctors Without Borders . 👏 Extended show notes available at Our Website. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support . Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.

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