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 209: A Box Grater is the Perfect Defence [Haunted Houses]
February 12th, 2023 | Season 1 | 1 hr 50 mins
demons, ghosts, monsters
We discuss the films, Housebound (2014), and Relic (2020).
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Episode 208: We Are Here to Hurt Each Other [Horror/Weird Tales]
February 5th, 2023 | Season 5 | 1 hr 39 mins
horror, weird tales
We discuss 6 tales from the anthology, "We Are Here to Hurt Each Other," written by Paula D. Ashe.
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Episode 207: Willow TV: Let's Make it Dawson's Creek [Willow]
January 29th, 2023 | Season 1 | 1 hr 34 mins
monsters, willow
We wrap up discussion of Willow, with the 2022 series, Willow.
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Episode 206: Pinocchio 40k [Puppets]
January 22nd, 2023 | Season 1 | 1 hr 28 mins
monsters, puppets
We discuss the stop motion film, Pinocchio (2022).
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Episode 205: Willow: Allergic to Exposition [Trolls/Dragons]
December 17th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 38 mins
monsters, trolls, willow
We begin discussion of the Willow series, with the 1988 film, Willow.
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Episode 204: Antlered Man Growls Softly [Wendigo]
December 3rd, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 31 mins
monsters, wendigo
Cameron, Leonard, and Dave, return to discussing Wendigo. We cover the film, Antlers (2021).
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Episode 203: Mad God
November 27th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 15 mins
monsters, stop animation
We discuss Phil Tippett's film, Mad God, in this special guest episode
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Episode 202: Acid or The Devil [Phantom of the Opera]
November 20th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 40 mins
monster, phantom of the opera
We discuss variations on Gaston Leroux's novel, The Phantom of the Opera, with the films, Phantom of the Opera (1943), and The Phantom of the Opera (1989).
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Episode 201: Salt those Ghosts! [Ghosts]
November 13th, 2022 | Season 1 | 52 mins 12 secs
ghosts, monsters
We discuss ghosts within the film, Crimson Peak (2015).
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Episode 200: Doot Root Ride [Elden Ring]
October 30th, 2022 | Season 1 | 2 hrs 34 mins
dark souls, elden ring, monsters
We wrap up our Elden Ring discussion.
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Episode 199: Hellraiser [Demons]
October 23rd, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 36 mins
cenobites, demons, monsters
We discuss the 2022 film, Hellraiser.
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Episode 198: Mushrebro [Dorohedoro]
October 16th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 26 mins
dorohedoro, monsters, sorcerers
We wrap up our discussion of the animated series Dorohedoro, with episodes 9 - 12.
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Episode 197: Corgorb al rescate [Infinity Train]
October 9th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 54 mins
infinity train, monsters
We wrap up our discussion of the animated series, Infinity Train. This episode covers season one, 6 - 10.
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Episode 196: Is Rykard A Communist Icon? [Elden Ring]
September 25th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 13 mins
dark souls, elden ring, monsters
We continue journeying through The Lands Between with more discussion of the From Software game, Elden Ring. This time by traveling to the Crumbling ruin of Farum Azula.
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Episode 195: Sorcerer Economics [Dorohedoro]
September 18th, 2022 | Season 1 | 2 hrs 33 mins
magic, monsters
We continue our discussion of the animated series Dorohedoro, with episodes 5 - 8.
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Episode 194: Word Up is a Real Song [Infinity Train]
September 11th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 50 mins
infinity train, monsters
We begin our discussion of the animated series, Infinity Train. This episode covers season one, 1 - 5.