Monstrology
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Monstrology is a podcast that brings you the raw, unfiltered truth about monsters.
It’s hosted by Will King, an actor, writer, and director, with an unusual obsession with monsters and spooky things. And Madryn McCabe, an actor, and A+ Nerd of the highest pedigree.
Each episode we look at a new monster. Breaking down their historical origins, studying their use in pop culture, and getting an inside look at their life in an astonishingly candid interview with the monster itself.
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Episodes
Witches! With Lindsey Middleton.
April 19, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 264 MBWill and Madryn go hunting for Witches! We uncover this humanoid’s relatively peaceful start, the enormously popular Malleus Maleficarum book, and the deadly hysteria that took over Europe in the 1400’s. We also touch on the Salem witch trials, before breaking down the many types of more modern witches, and their appearances in pop culture! We talk about spellcasting Spellmans, emo phases, necromancy wielding love interests, iconic covens, and the technicolor origins of witchy green skin. Fi...
The Easter Bunny Holiday Special! With 5-Timer Gordon Harper.
April 01, 2024 19:15 - 1 hour - 262 MBTo celebrate the magic of Easter weekend, Will invites Madryn to the Monstrology bunker for a special format episode with the Easter Bunny! We talk about the Pagan, Christian, and commercial origins of this egg-laying mammal, and hop around some pop culture inspired by our furry friend. To fill out the party we bring back a variety of our monster guests, including Finnigan Clover, Neville the Man-Eating Tree, B. Elliot, and Igor, who now goes by “the Wacky,” to go on an eclectic egg hunt in...
Creature Feature: Ghostbusters!
March 22, 2024 20:37 - 1 hour - 265 MBIn this special Creature Feature episode, Will and Madryn step into the family business of the Ghostbusters franchise! We break down the origin of this classic Ivan Reitman comedy, and how Dan Aykroyd’s personal life shaped the ideas and technology behind the original Ghostbusters. Grab your proton packs, pick up a NYC hotdog, and get ready for a deep dive into the paranormal! We’ve loaded up on our fav quips, moments, and Creatchies, and we’re ready to rank and roll the films just in time ...
Ghouls! With Daniel Entz.
March 04, 2024 20:21 - 1 hour - 219 MBWill and Madryn embrace the darkness of ghouls! We dig into their pre-Islamic Arabian demon origins, some ghastly Lovecraftian horrors, and your standard variety undead flesh-eater. This hungry non-human entity has popped up in poetry, graveyards, multiple anthology series, video game wastelands, tabletop terrors, and more! Finally, we’re joined by Hugh Mandonald (Daniel Entz) who tells us about his tanning origins, his ongoing business as a Scarborough Landlord, severance packages, and of...
Elves! With Alexa Higgins.
February 20, 2024 20:16 - 1 hour - 232 MBWill and Madryn explore the enchantment of the Elves! We unpack the history of this mischievous and mystical monster, and study their role in creating nightmares and crafting an ideal society. We break down the origins and subcategories of elves (high elves, dark elves, wood elves, Christmas, SPACE!?) and find a wealth of pop culture in the process. Looking for campy elvish blood ritual gun fight films? Environmental video game cults? Beautiful Tolkien-esque super humans. We got you. Finall...
Hydras! With Daniel Yaworsky
February 06, 2024 19:10 - 1 hour - 186 MBWill and Madryn hack away at the Hydra! We double down on this Greek monster, and get into its deadly details, their battle with Hercules, and the danger they might pose to your aquarium. This writhing weapon of a monster has inspired multi-elemental damage in video games, easy listening rock music, and top secret tv terrorist organizations around the globe! Finally, we’re joined by Thermeculous (Daniel Yaworsky) who introduces us to his split personalities, shares his dietary restrictions, ...
Creature Feature Crossover: The Terminator Franchise! With Nick Davis and Erin Rose Macleod.
January 23, 2024 18:12 - 2 hours - 344 MBWill and Madryn cross timelines with the Gartbage Podcast to create a Terminator Franchise Creature Feature Crossover Extravaganza! With Special HUMAN guests, Nick Davis and Erin Rose Macleod. Join us as we discuss James Francis Cameron’s fever dream, and all 6 film entries in this fantastic Tech Noir franchise. We cover original influences, our favourite terminator designs, and the best moments of this time travelling, human chasing, cybernetic cinematic experience. We also hand out our To...
Aliens! With Jordan Kennedy.
January 08, 2024 22:21 - 1 hour - 239 MBWill and Madryn tune our dial from a 2 to a 10 in pursuit of first contact with Aliens! We break down the first alien sightings, the secrets of Roswell and Area 51, and what famous couple sparked the widespread phenomenon of Alien abduction. We also briefly look into the science of extraterrestrials, before flying into an enormous black hole of Pop Culture. We’ve got mon-stars, radio mayhem, missing meteors, Metroid, Mork, and more! Finally, we meet Norbert (Jordan Kennedy), who tells us a...
Krampus! A Recap & Re-Play! With Jim Armstrong.
December 25, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 237 MBWe’re catching up with Krampus! Madryn lures Will and Krampus (Jim Armstrong) to the Monstrology bunker to attempt a reconciliation just in time for the holidays. Will the two patch things up after their fight in the Muskokas? Or will their miscommunication over stick emojis end in terrifying tragedy? Listen, find out, and enjoy our very first re-play of Episode 5: Krampus! A Holiday Special with Jim Armstrong. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and may Krampus be with you!
Yetis & Sasquatch! With Christopher Seeney & Corey Palmer!
December 11, 2023 22:49 - 1 hour - 241 MBWill and Madryn spot the differences between Yetis and Sasquatch! We look at the Tibetan origins of the Yeti, and the crazy cryptid sightings of the North American Sasquatch. These elusive icons are known by many names: Bigfoot! Abominable Snowman! Yahoos! And they’ve certainly left their powerful prints on pop culture. This episode, we’re joined by TWO monsters, Snow (Christopher Seeney) and Biggie (Corey Palmer) who share their admiration for each other and Anjelica Huston, the secrets of ...
Unicorns! With Mona Hillis.
November 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 216 MBWill and Madryn study the unique qualities of Unicorns! This long running equine beast has used its exceptionally sharp and sturdy horn to carve its own path, originating not from myth, but a fierce word of mouth! Approach with caution. This monster is only for the pure of heart. We talk about this creative creature’s dreamy appearances in pop culture, and find its magical influence in healing tropes, queer culture, and killer rampages. Finally, we’re joined by Opal Celeste (Mona Hillis) who ...
The Golden Creatchie Results & A Guillermo Del Toro Creature Feature!
November 13, 2023 19:21 - 2 hours - 295 MBWill reveals the results of the Golden Creatchies to Madryn live on the pod! Congrats to all the winners and runner ups! Monsters, the interns have your awards and are on the way... PLUS, in honor of winning best format in the Golden Creachies, we present a Creature Feature on award winning director, Guillermo del Toro! We look at his personal and professional influences, his extraordinary imagination and designs, and our fav quotes, before revealing our top kills, moments, creatures, and mor...
The 50th Episode, 2nd Anniversary, Halloween Special! With 5-Timer Brandon Knox.
October 30, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 196 MBWill and Madryn celebrate our 50th episode, the 2nd anniversary of the show, and HALLOWEEN, with another all guests bunker episode. We catch up with Feceus the Kraken, Ryder the Dragon, Skeleton 527, and Cupid, before being thrown into some high-stakes trivia! We also take some questions and comments from some surprize former guests (Gordon Harper, Sappho Hansen Smythe, Jordan Kennedy, and Christopher Seeney) on the Monster Phone Line. Finally, the monsters make their pitches for the Golden C...
A Monstroliday Spook-tober Special: 13 Slashers to Die For!
October 17, 2023 19:47 - 2 hours - 334 MBIt's a Monstroliday Spook-tober Special: 13 Slashers to Die For! Looking for something to watch this Halloween? Will and Madryn break down what makes a great Slasher movie, share their individual essential 10 slasher lists, and close the wound on close shaves that didn't make the cut. Unrelenting killers, iconic outfits, creative camerawork, and pitch-perfect settings, these films have it all. Finally, Will and Madryn fight to the death, and rank the official Monstrology Top 13 slashers. Chec...
Werewolves! With Tamlynn Bryson.
October 02, 2023 21:24 - 2 hours - 275 MBWill and Madryn kick off Spooktober with Werewolves! We go sniffing for answers on this classic creature's origins, and track the beast through Gilgamesh gossip, Greek punishments, Nordic pelts, 16th century serial killers, and a whole Were-World of Madryn's monsters. This pop culture powerhouse has also evolved through many iconic trope-making monster movies, bringing us tons of terrific transformations, silver bullets, adolescent analogies, sports champions, moonlit makeovers, and well ...
Fauns! With Mike Hogan.
September 18, 2023 22:36 - 1 hour - 216 MBWill and Madryn guide you into the world of Fauns! Or is it Satyrs...? We uncover the history of these Greek and Roman counterparts, their godly origins, and some Pan(ic)ing historical details. This magical and musical monster has also inspired commercial campaigns, German hardcore folk groups, and multiple war-torn escapist fantasy films. Finally, we're joined by Ron (Mike Hogan), who shares his X-Men analogies, favourite horny hangouts, and the secret of the Goat-man. Plus, stick around...
Pegasus! With Sappho Hansen Smythe.
September 04, 2023 15:13 - 1 hour - 245 MBWill and Madryn go stargazing for Pegasus! After a brief recap of our summer vacation, our monstrologists dig into the Greek history of this stud of a horse, the shared mythology with the lesser known hero Bellerophon, and the powers that made this flying phenom an A-grade talent. Pegasus also has pop culture galore! Hercules, portal horses, airlines, Nintendo knockoffs, and more... Finally, we're joined by THE Pegasus (Sappho Hansen Smythe), who talks us through their brand awareness, best m...
Creature Feature: The Predator Franchise!
July 31, 2023 19:19 - 1 hour - 209 MBWill and Madryn go hunting for Predators, in another special edition Monstrology Creature Feature! We talk about our favourite performances in these action-packed pictures, and the legendary stories and designs that went into the making of this monster. Then we track the evolution of the Yautja, from 18th century menace, jungle dweller, city hunter, and beyond! And of course we dish out our Creatchie Award winners, best kills, heart stopping moments, and a few half decent Schwarzenegger impre...
Beelzebub! With Gordon Harper.
July 18, 2023 19:24 - 1 hour - 212 MBWill and Madryn summon the secrets of Beelzebub! The literal Lord of the Flies! We unpack the history of this gluttonous Prince of Darkness, from his fall from grace and banishment of the Prime Evils, to his formation of the Order of the Fly. This Supreme Monarch of the Inferno has inspired all sorts of pop culture, including a supernatural detective story, a Pick of Destiny, some mandatory school reading, an uncomfortable anime, and an epic science fiction story. Finally we're joined by B. E...
Kraken! With Brandon Knox.
July 03, 2023 21:17 - 1 hour - 219 MBWill and Madryn set sail into the waters of The Kraken! We dive into the Norse and Scandinavian history of this gigantic cephalopod, and track it's various sightings around the globe. This aquatic a-lister has also inspired numerous nautical films, tv shows, and video games, the newest NHL hockey team, a spiced rum, and a wonderfully titled song by The DreadNaughts. Finally, we're joined by Feceus (Brandon Knox), who teaches us about Kraken feeding cycles, the whale war, his alien interaction...
The Jersey Devil! With Jordan Kennedy.
June 19, 2023 17:12 - 1 hour - 198 MBWill and Madryn track down the Jersey Devil! This classic cryptid dates back to the 1700s, and has over 299 years of sightings in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Is it the 13th child of Mrs. Leeds? A prehistoric creature? A stranger's (or soldier's) curse? We cover the devil's famous beef with Benjamin Franklin and Joseph Bonaparte, then dig into his appearances in tv, film, video games, cocktails, and more! Finally we're joined by Mevil (Jordan Kennedy), the Jersey Devil! Who reveals the sec...
Fairies! With Brianna Love.
June 05, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 215 MBWill and Madryn fly into the realm of Fairies! We cover the wide range of these preternatural pixies, graceful goddesses, and animalistic abominations, and the modern superstitions of their homeland. These lifelong luminaries have brightened all sorts of pop culture: from family oriented franchises, to unnatural insects, and sexy streaming tv. Finally, we’re joined by The Tooth Fairy (Brianna Love) who uncovers the truth behind tooth collecting, the value of your baby teeth, and may or may no...
Creature Feature: Hayao Miyazaki!
May 22, 2023 18:37 - 1 hour - 165 MBWill and Madryn unpack the wonderful work of Hayao Miyazaki in another special Creature Feature episode! Love Spirited Away? Princess Mononoke? My Neighbor Totoro!? This is the episode for you. We look at his history in animation, his core values as a story teller, and most importantly, his incredible character and creature designs with Studio Ghibli! Then we crown our “best kill” for the pacifist filmmaker, and our top 3 Creatchie awards winners. Get lost in nature with us this week, and cel...
Selkies! With Margaret Hild.
May 08, 2023 20:26 - 1 hour - 189 MBWill and Madryn search the sea for Selkies! We get under the skin of these Scottish seal folk, and uncover their OG origins, anthropological explanations, and classic coat tales! We touch base on their impact on pop culture, from forest selkies to animated Oscar nominees. Finally, we're joined by Moire (Margaret Hild) who tells us about living land AND sea lives, her bucket-nudging meet cute, underwater fairies, and more!
Vampires: Deep Cuts! With... An old friend?
April 24, 2023 19:56 - 1 hour - 254 MBWill and Madryn sink our teeth back into Vampires, for our very first Deep Cuts episode! We start our deep dive into this mighty monster bloodbath with some little known vampire facts, and potential ancient origins from around the globe. Then we tap back into the endless well of vampire pop culture to touch base on campy high school heartthrobs, LA night life, a terrific trilogy, tabletop games, and our Pokémon of the week... Finally, we're joined by an old friend... (Christopher Seeney), who...
The Monstrology Mailbox!
April 11, 2023 16:28 - 1 hour - 191 MBWill and Madryn open up the Monstrology Mailbox for the very first time! We warm up with some rapid fire Q&A, and then answer questions from our human and monster listeners across the globe. "What monsters could pull off a heist?" "If you could marry one monster, which would it be, and how would you propose?" "What's your favourite slop? Slop food, no mud, food slop?" Hear the answer to these questions and more, on this special behind the scenes fan friendly episode!
The Sandman! With Andrew Gaunce.
March 27, 2023 21:18 - 1 hour - 182 MBWill and Madryn catch up on sleep for an investigation into the Sandman! From Scandinavian stories to nefarious moon dwellers, this shapeshifting sand-slinger makes your dreams a reality. We dig into our favourite Sandman songs, tv, movies, and video games that feature this pop culture phenomenon. Finally, we’re joined by Z (Andrew Gaunce), who tells us about sandman society, sand logistics, eyeballs, and some conflict with a previous guest...
Leprechauns! With Gordon Harper.
March 14, 2023 04:58 - 1 hour - 214 MBWill and Madryn celebrate St Patrick’s Day by investigating the magical mischief of the Leprechaun! We discover the golden history, and lucky charms, of these crafty cobblers and their drunken counterparts. Then we dig into an iconic fey folk franchise, early career actors, cereal standouts, mascot madness, and more! Finally, we're joined by Finnigan Clover (Gordon Harper), who talks us through Leprechaun reproduction, curious currency, spellbound spit, and his favourite shoes.
Creature Feature: The MCU!
February 27, 2023 19:20 - 1 hour - 249 MBWill and Madryn take on the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe)! We talk about the OG Avengers, Kevin Feige’s influences, and the best cast actor… But most importantly, we talk monsters! What are the best creepy crawly creatures in this massive franchise? Find out as we highlight our favs, and give out the Creatchie Awards, on another special Creature Feature edition of Monstrology!
Cupid! With Brandon Knox.
February 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 235 MBWill and Madryn search for love in the form of Cupid! We follow his origins as a Greek god, Roman romantic, chubby cherub, and down and dirty demon. This iconic and literally Erotic (Eros!) matchmaker pops up in TV, terrifies in film, and makes a mean one-hit-wonder. Finally, we’re joined by Cupid himself (Brandon Knox), who introduces us to his love palace, details his dolphin swim routine, and talks us through the ideal Valentine's Day date!
Hellhounds! With Richard Young.
January 30, 2023 18:50 - 1 hour - 264 MBWill and Madryn follow the paw-prints of the Hellhound! Haunting hunter, gruesome guardian, sign of impending doom? We track the mythological and modern legacy of this fearsome black dog in all its glory. Then we dig into its pop culture appearances in detective stories, quick hits of horror, famous adaptations, brooding television, and more! Finally, we're joined by Cer-Ber-Us (Richard Young), the triple-headed hound of the underworld, who talks us through the merits of sharing, allergic r...
Cyclops! With Jim Armstrong.
January 16, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 242 MBWill and Madryn gaze upon the mighty cyclops! We break down the classic categories and prehistoric precursors for this one-eyed giant. Then we unpack the massive impact that cyclops have left on family films, iconic tv moments, architectural structures, video games, and… household objects? Finally, we’re joined by Cyclops the Cyclops (Jim Armstrong) and his sheep, to discover the true limits of mono-vision, competitive beer brewing, and the appropriate portion of human.
A Monstroliday Special: The 12 Films of Christmas!
December 25, 2022 21:19 - 2 hours - 280 MBWill and Madryn unwrap our favourite monster movies for the holidays! Looking for something to watch with the hatchlings? We’ve got festive family classics, seasonal slashers, and some horror filled honorary mentions. And we’re doing it draft style! Grab a glass of something your species likes, get cozy, and find out who takes home the Christmas Creatchie Awards. Happy Holi-daze!
Gremlins! With Daniel Yaworsky.
December 12, 2022 20:17 - 1 hour - 210 MBWill and Madryn deconstruct the history of Gremlins! Humanoid elves? Green toothy nuisances? A Christmas movie!? We track this modern monster through military planes, children's books, not-so-child-friendly propaganda cartoons, and a brand new film rating system. Finally, we're joined by Tevor (Daniel Yaworsky) who translates some gremlin words, sets the record straight on Roald Dahl, and might be 2% finished building a ship to Mars. Keep your Tupperware safe, it's gremlin season!
Gorgons! With Margaret Hild.
November 28, 2022 19:37 - 1 hour - 186 MBWill and Madryn avoid the eyes of the Gorgon! We follow the story of this greek god offspring, from elder Gorgons, to triptych sisters, and the wild spin-off beyond. Then we jump into monster movies, Leonardo da Vinci, beheaded bosses, Medusa's designer sunglasses, memes, and more. Finally we’re joined by Eleni (Margaret Hild) who tells us about the Gorgon archives, family get togethers, and ghost actor gatherings.
Mothman! With Jim Armstrong.
November 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 199 MBWill and Madryn go looking for the Mothman! We dig into the origin of this red-eyed modern monster from Point Pleasant, and unpack the power of this prophetic shadowy figure. Do you hear buzzing? Are you experiencing extreme dread? Are you eyes getting... red... and drippy? Pull over the car. It could be the Mothman's warning. This wide-winged creepy cryptid has inspired books, movies, funkopops, museums, and more! Finally, we're joined by Hoffman the Mothman (Jim Armstrong), who sets the re...
The 1-Year Anniversary Halloween Special! With Jim Armstrong, Corey Palmer, and Gordon Harper.
October 31, 2022 22:28 - 1 hour - 219 MBWill and Madryn celebrate our 1 year anniversary with a spook-tacular Halloween special!!! We break down the best halloween candy, and go deep underground to the brand new Monstrology bunker to host our first multi-monster mash! With extended appearances from Krampus (Jim Armstrong), and Eddy the Vampire (Corey Palmer), a message from Neville the Man Eating Tree (Gordon Harper), and a surprize guest! Get your bowl of spiders ready for some Monster Bracket breakdowns, Halloween trivia, a heart...
Creature Feature: The Godzilla MonsterVerse!
October 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 211 MBWill and Madryn take on the King of the Kaijus… Godzilla! Plus all his friends (and foes!) in the MonsterVerse. Mass destruction? Check. Giant lady moths? Yes. Strangest impressions yet? You better believe it. We talk about why this massive spectacle remains supremely resonant, in this, our 3rd special format Creature Feature. Featuring, of course, the Creatchie Awards! As Dr. Kyohei Yamane says, “Godzilla should not be destroyed, he should be studied." And also, “run for your life,” probably.
Doppelgängers! With... Will King?
October 03, 2022 21:27 - 1 hour - 256 MBWill and Madryn walk in the shoes of the Doppelgänger! Or is it the other way around? We unpack shapeshifters, shadows, spectres, and timeline travellers to find meaning in the mirror, and follow this devious dead ringer through a ton of pop culture. Finally, we're joined by Hans (Will King), who shares his big surprize, lets us in on the group chat hahas, and totally didn't dupe you all and write this little episode info thing.
Ogres! With Dewey Stewart.
September 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 205 MBWill and Madryn welcome you to the world of Ogres! From castles to caves, this primitive powerhouse has gotten into some hairy fairy tale situations all over the world. These hungry and heavy giants are boss monsters, lonely outsiders, and content carnivores, but they're also approx 0.325 tons of fun! Today we’re joined by Gozerian (Dewey Stewart), who teaches us about the hottest pepper in the world, the true story behind the Shrek franchise, and why you should never share an important googl...
Zombies! With Gordon Harper.
September 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 252 MBHold on to your hazmat suits, because Will and Madryn are going to wrangle some Zombies! From spiritual servitude to scary science, this relentless monster is coming for you. We look at all sorts of undead origins, and dive into iconic infections, zom-coms, Romero rampages, and more! Then we're joined by Igor the Wasted (Gordon Harper), who shares the key to zombie communication, fishing for food, and his missing chunks.
Blobs! With Christopher Seeney.
August 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 223 MBWill and Madryn take a goopy, slimy, oozy, trip to BLOB Town. We squeeze all the supernatural and earthly origins out of this gelatinous monster. We've got scary symbiotes, glittery gloop, sentient space rocks, Chu-chus, and more! Finally, we're joined by Glorbisclorblius a.k.a. King Blob (Christopher Seeney). Who reveals the secret of his nobility, his offspring, and Planet Scrot.
Creature Feature: The Alien Franchise!
August 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 250 MBWill and Madryn are awakened from cryo-sleep to unpack the Alien franchise in our second ever Creature Feature! We cover the core story beats of Alien, the inspiration that led to the first film, and the evolution of the franchise. Then we talk about our favourite Xenomorph designs, share our best acid filled impressions, rank our top movie highlights and kills, and give out the all important Creatchie Awards. Hold on to your face-huggers and enjoy the Weyland-Yutani ride.
Vampires! With Corey Palmer.
July 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 259 MBWill and Madryn unearth the coffin of the vampire! We suck some bloody specifics from these seductive sinners, and find the historical humans that brought this undead creature to life. We cover the many abilities, and Transylvanian tropes, that give this monster their cult status. And we also put our finger on the pulse of vampire pop culture, from gothic literature to naturalist newcomers. Finally, we meet Eddy (Corey Palmer) who takes us through his millennia of existence, and dishes on vik...
Summer Vacation!
July 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 3.2 MBMadryn and Will are on summer vacation this week, visiting some of our monster friends from around the world! But we've got a spooky recommendation to our friends in the GTA. Dead Broke (written and performed by Will King) plays at the Toronto Fringe Festival until July 17th! At least according to the interns... The details are fuzzy.
The Boogeyman! With Alex Clay.
June 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBWill and Madryn peer into the darkness with a pursuit of the Boogeyman. We explore the extremity of fear in this monstrous imagination-wielding child-threatening figure, and root our thoughts in language, classic horror films, music, seasonal specials, VR, and more! Finally, we're joined by long time listener, Peter Boogeyson (Alex Clay)! Peter takes us through portal powers, boogey-school, secret sauce, survival tips, and his new lifestyle.
Sirens! With Brianna Love.
June 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 185 MBWill and Madryn are lured into the song of the Sirens! We hook into the binding facts of these Greek sea nymphs, and find all the variations of these evil divas. Then we dig into the alluring world of Siren pop culture, from Polish art house films, to classic paintings. Finally, Ligeia (Brianna Love) takes us through her island lifestyle, Siren diet, bed and breakfast reviews, song contests, and Swifties!
Chupacabras! With Carlos Diaz.
May 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBWill and Madryn are visited by Chupacabras! We follow the goat suckers origin in the Americas, and all their top travel destinations. From wild word of mouth encounters, to 90s genre film, this modern monster has made a strong impact on our creative subconscious. Finally, Pasqualito (Carlos Diaz), joins us from Scarborough, and tells us what he looks for in a goat (or a raccoon), his 72 and 1/2 siblings, chipmunk racing, and Uno night.
Creature Feature: Star Wars!
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 252 MBWill and Madryn debut our first Creature Feature! In this new special edition format, we deep dive into a specific monster universe, and this one is.... Star Wars! Rancors and Rathtars and Wampas, oh my! We look at the origin of the franchise and its creatures, share our fav monster moments, our best impressions, the best kills, and our Top 3 Creatchie Award Winners! Listen to the end for a special post-credits cameo.
Skeletons! With Brandon Knox.
May 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 220 MBWill and Madryn fish for funny bones with a study of skeletons! We track the history of these dead serious numskulls, from malevolent masses, to jaw-dropping giants, and unearth skele-TONS of pop culture. Then, after a fortuitous referral, skeleton 527 (Brandon Knox) teaches us about the eyeholes to the soul, and his benevolent leader... Elliot Baxter Fly!