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 278: The White Rat that Ate Everyones Faces [Horror/Weird Tales]
September 30th, 2024 | Season 7 | 1 hr 10 mins
We begin discussion of Joe Koch's anthology, "Invaginies," covering the first three tales.
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Episode 277: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 4 - Messmer's Little Zoop / Bonny Village through the Church District [Elden Ring]
September 22nd, 2024 | Season 7 | 1 hr 52 mins
We continue our discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, as we delve underground and pop out of a well.
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Episode 276: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 3.5 - Hidden Paths and The Fort of Reprimand [Elden Ring]
September 8th, 2024 | Season 7 | 59 mins 20 secs
We continue our discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, and a hidden route to the Fort of Reprimand.
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Episode 275: Interview - Matt Rogerson (aka Bavalamp)
September 8th, 2024 | Season 7 | 1 hr 7 mins
We are joined by a special guest, author Matt Rogerson, to discuss his two upcoming books.
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Episode 274: Maximum Portman and the Mean Tagine Machine [Parasites]
September 1st, 2024 | Season 1 | 1 hr 23 mins
monsters, parasite
We discuss the 2024 film, Hell Hole.
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Episode 273: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 3 - Castle Ensis [Elden Ring]
August 25th, 2024 | Season 7 | 1 hr 16 mins
dark souls, elden ring, monsters
We continue our discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, and the environs of Castle Ensis.
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Episode 272: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 2 - Belurat Tower Settlement [Elden Ring]
August 6th, 2024 | Season 7 | 1 hr 20 mins
dark souls, elden ring, monsters
We continue our discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, and the Belurat Tower Settlement.
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Episode 271: Would You Like To Touch a Ghost? [Ghosts]
July 22nd, 2024 | Season 1 | 1 hr 16 mins
ghosts, monsters
We discuss the 2022 film, Deadstream.
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Episode 270: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 1 - Gravesite Plains [Elden Ring]
July 15th, 2024 | Season 7 | 1 hr 16 mins
elden ring, monsters, shadow of the erdtree
We begin digging into the first area of the Elden Ring DLC, the Gravesite Plains.
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Episode 269: Keyser Söze's Kid [Vampires]
June 30th, 2024 | Season 1 | 1 hr 15 mins
monsters, vampires
We return to Vampires with a discussion of the 2024 film, Abigail.
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Episode 268: Brimley Build [Elden Ring DLC Trailer]
June 16th, 2024 | Season 7 | 1 hr 34 mins
dark souls, elden ring, monsters
We discuss the lore and trailer for the upcoming Elden Ring DLC.
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Episode 267: The Nightmare of Creation [Stopmotion]
June 9th, 2024 | Season 1 | 1 hr 15 mins
monsters
We discuss the 2023 film, Stopmotion.
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Episode 266: Two Herberts one Reagent [Undead]
June 2nd, 2024 | Season 1 | 1 hr 1 min
monsters, undead
We discuss the dead brought back to life in horrifying ways, in Re-Animator (1985) vs the original H.P. Lovecraft short story, Herbert West - Reanimator (1922).
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Episode 265: Chainsaw Fighting Late-stage Capitalism [Ghouls]
May 27th, 2024 | Season 1 | 1 hr 21 mins
ghoul, monster
We discuss the first two Phantasm films, and the 2024 anthology book, Phiction, by Don Coscarelli.
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Episode 264: MDM Presents: A Police Story Retrospective [Part 2]
May 16th, 2024 | Season 7 | 2 hrs 48 mins
We discuss the second entry in Jackie Chan's Police Story series.
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Episode 263: Interview - Vitskär Süden and Laird Barron
May 11th, 2024 | Season 7 | 45 mins 46 secs
cosmic horror, monsters
We are joined by two special guests, Martin Garner of the band, Vitskär Süden, and author, Laird Barron.