This week on MonsterTalk, we interview Matt Alt and Hiroko Yoda, authors of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/4770030703/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=4770030703&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=skepticcom-20">Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide</a>, a book which details many folkloric monsters of Japan. From the slash-mouthed woman to a giant disgusting foot—these creatures have inspired fear and wonder in Japan and influenced books, movies and video-games.<a href="http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/12/09/12/"> READ episode notes </a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

YEC and Beowulf: It's verse than you think

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