Ben Radford, deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer, joins Thomas and Julie
Special guest Ben Radford, deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine, joins hosts Thomas and Julie to talk about how he became involved in the cryptozoological arena, and the importance of skepticism in regards to Bigfoot research and investigations.\xa0 They also talk about ongoing DNA testing and the problems associated with obtaining samples without proper protocol, and how investigators can raise the bar with their research criteria.\xa0 This and much more on this episode of \u201cOn the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg\u201d. \xa0Brought to you by Monster X Radio.\xa0 Thank you for your support!\n\nBenjamin Radford is deputy editor of\xa0Skeptical Inquirer\xa0science magazine and a Research Fellow with the non-profit educational organization the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, cryptozoology and critical thinking. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books (including\xa0Lake Monster Mysteries,\xa0Tracking the Chupacabra, and\xa0Scientific Paranormal Investigation)\xa0and has won awards for his books, films, and podcasts. He is also co-founder of MonsterTalk and Squaring the Strange podcasts.\xa0\n\nRadford has been quoted as an expert by hundreds of media outlets including CNN, ABC News, BBC, CBC,\xa0The New York Times,\xa0Forbes,\xa0The New York Times Magazine,\xa0Fortean Times,\xa0and Wall Street Journal. He has also appeared on dozens of television shows including\xa0Good Morning America the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, and the National Geographic Channel.\xa0Radford has Masters degrees in education and public health and a Bachelors degree in psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society.