Monster Dear Monster
A Podcast Exploring Monsters in Popular Culture
About the show
Diving into the contrasts and evolution of monsters between their folklore origins and contemporary depictions in various media. Discussions center on film, video games, and literature.
Episodes
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Episode 320: MDM Presents: Red Peony Gambler
October 11th, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 17 mins
The Film club joins once again to discuss the 1968 film, Red Peony Gambler.
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Episode 319: Fishman Gonna Flex on Ya [Merfolk]
October 6th, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 15 mins
We discuss murderous fishfolk in the 2024 film, Monster Island.
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Episode 318: MDM Presents: Tiger on Beat
September 24th, 2025 | Season 8 | 59 mins 21 secs
The Film Club gathers to discuss the 1988 film, Tiger on Beat.
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Episode 317: Interview - Jack Finn
September 20th, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 2 mins
We are joined by special guest, author Jack Finn, to discuss werewolves.
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Episode 316: MDM Presents: Don't Torture a Duckling
September 13th, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 8 mins
Matt Rogerson returns to discuss the 1972 film, Don't Torture a Duckling.
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Episode 315: Two or Three Mouthfuls of Android Milk [Slasher]
August 31st, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 7 mins
We discuss the various crimes committed in the film, Timecrimes (2007).
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Episode 314: Brain Blasts and Puppet Gore [Yeti/Aliens]
August 25th, 2025 | Season 8 | 55 mins 48 secs
We discuss Yeti, Aliens, and more puppetry in the film, The Primevals (2023).
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Episode 313: MDM Presents: Riki-Oh - The Story of Ricky
July 25th, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 41 mins
The film club meets to discuss the 1991 film, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (力王)
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Episode 312: They Remain [Horror/Weird Tales]
July 20th, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 7 mins
Dave, and Leonard discuss the short story, "--30--," written by Laird Barron, as well as the film adaptation, "They Remain." (2018).
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Episode 311: MDM Presents: The Boxer's Omen
June 21st, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 32 mins
We are joined by special guests: Clinton, Dave, and Andy, to discuss the 1983 film, The Boxer's Omen.
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Episode 310: Barbossa and Farquaad's Bogus Journey [Puppets]
June 15th, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 43 mins
We discuss puppet terror, and elderly care facilities, in the 2024 film, The Rule of Jenny Pen.
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Episode 309: Doorknobs and Broomsticks [Fairy Folk]
June 8th, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 49 mins
We discuss generational trauma, and bargains with the Fair Folk of Ireland, in the 2024 film, Fréwaka.
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Episode 308: The Arbors [Aliens]
June 3rd, 2025 | Season 8 | 58 mins 33 secs
We discuss strange creatures in the film, The Arbors (2021).
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Episode 307: Final Monke [Cursed Objects]
May 27th, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 6 mins
We discuss even stronger cursed artifacts in the film, The Monkey (2025).
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Episode 306: What Has it Gots in its Sporran? [Wyrm]
May 12th, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 15 mins
We discuss hybrid vampires and old gods in the film, The Lair of the White Worm (1988).
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Episode 305: Get in the Golem, Darcy [Cursed Objects]
May 4th, 2025 | Season 8 | 1 hr 25 mins
We discuss the power of cursed artifacts for exacting revenge in the film, Oddity (2024).