Monster Dear Monster
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.
Oh, No! The AirPods! [Demons]
Leonard and Dave discuss demonic forces in the 2015 anthology film, Southbound.
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Quasi-Archaeologists and the French Cut [Zoanoids]
Cameron, and Zak discuss more bio-boosted beasts in, Guyver: Dark Hero (1994).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Dr East vs Dr West [Zoanoids]
Zak, Cameron, and Dave, discuss bio-boosted beasts in, Guyver (1991).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Beads on the String of Slithis [Mutants]
Zak, Cameron, and Dave discuss mutants in the film, Slithis (1978).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Unformed Thomas Jane [Killer Robots]
Dave and Zak discuss deadly cyborgs from the far flung future of 2027, in the film, Nemesis (1992).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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One Cut of the Dead [Zombies]
Cameron and Zak discuss zombies within zombies in the film, One Cut of the Dead (2017).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Michael Mannhunter vs Mr. Bean [Serial Killers]
Cameron, Zak, and Leonard discuss formidable serial killers in two adaptations, Manhunter (1986), and Red Dragon (2002).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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MDM Presents: Baba Yaga/All The Colors of The Dark
Dave is joined by Andy and Dave, to discuss the third film club double feature: Baba Yaga (1973), and All The Colors of The Dark (1972).
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Music by Jake Lionheart
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King of the Land [Beast]
Cameron and Zak discuss ancient creatures of the land, in the film, Rawhead Rex. Also, they discuss the differences from the original Rawhead Rex tale, from Clive Barker's Books of Blood volume 3.
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Unlock Your Mind Palace [Demons]
Leonard and Cameron are joined once again by Zak, to discuss cops versus cultists within two films. 1978 (2024), and Baskin (2015.)
Guests:
Zak Jarvis
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Stranger by The Lake & the Works of Joe Koch [Weird Tales]
Dave, Cameron and Leonard are joined by Zak, to discuss the works of Joe Koch as seen through the lens of the film, Stranger by The Lake.
Guests:
Zak Jarvis
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Summoner of All Cats [Trolls]
Leonard and Cameron discuss Psychic Cats and dimension hopping Trolls, in the 1985 anthology film, Cat's Eye.
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Yowie Cream and Cakes [Cryptids]
Dave, Cameron and Leonard are joined by special guest Jess (aka Filthywizard) to discuss all manner of cryptid creatures!
Jess
Referenced Images:
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MDM Presents: Keoma
Dave is joined by author Zak Jarvis, to discuss another Acid Western, Keoma.
Guests:
Zak Jarvis
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Slo-mo Bear Chase [Mutants]
Cameron and Dave discuss bears of the DNA enhanced variety, in the film, Unnatural (2015).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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MDM Presents: Django Kill / Conquest
Dave is joined by author Zak Jarvis, to discuss Acid Fiction in two sub-genres, Western and Fantasy. We cover the films: Django Kill (1967), and Conquest (1983).
Guests:
Zak Jarvis
Music by Jake Lionheart
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The Tainted Cup [Sea monsters]
Kicking off Season 9, Dave is joined once again by special guests, Kerry and Nick of Dos Goats to discuss the first book in the Shadow of the Leviathan trilogy: The Tainted Cup
Links:
The Tainted Cup
Dos Goats
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Music by Jake Lionheart
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Anniversary Episode: Boganville
9th Anniversary Episode
Music by Jake Lionheart
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MDM Presents: Flying Dagger / The Fugitive
Dave is joined by Clinton, Dave, and Andy, to discuss the second film club double feature: Flying Dagger (1969), and The Fugitive (1972).
Guests:
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[Andy](@wonggifs.bsky.social)
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Nothing Scarier Than Skeletons Casting Spells [Witches]
Leonard and Cameron discuss the power inherent in life and death through the lens of two films: Hellbender (2021), and Mother of Flies (2025).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Ah My Telepathic Hairs [Aliens]
Leonard and Cameron discuss aliens, and world ending scenarios, in the films: Save the Green Planet (2003), and Bugonia (2025).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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MDM Presents: Without Warning / Predator
Dave is joined by Clinton, Dave, and Andy, to discuss the first film club double feature: Without Warning (1980), and Predator (1987).
Guests:
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[Andy](@wonggifs.bsky.social)
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Interview - Dos Goats [Suffer, 2025]
Dave is joined by special guests, Kerry and Nick of Dos Goats to discuss their most recent film, Suffer (2025).
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Music by Jake Lionheart
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MDM Presents: Exists [Cryptids]
Dave is joined by returning special guests, Jason White, and Jack Finn. The topic this time is the 2014 film, Exists. Sasquatch and Revenge, who would have put the two together. Let's find out!
Links:
Jason White
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[Jack Finn](www.therealjackfinn.com)
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Good Boy [Ghosts]
Cameron and Leonard discuss generational hauntings, and dog stars, in the film, Good Boy (2025).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Interview - Dani Finn
Dave is joined by special guest, author Dani Finn, to discuss their work, as well as genre topics.
Links:
Dani Finn
Dani's suggested author list:
Maria Ying
Vyria Durav
Rien Gray
Ennis Rook
Grace Draven
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Fairytale Witch Embarrasses Local Police Department [Witches]
Leonard and Cameron discuss magic, sympathetic or otherwise, and the film, Weapons.
Music by Jake Lionheart
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The Devil's Trill [Changelings]
Cameron and Dave discuss terrible vacation stays, and reluctant offspring in the 2024 film, Cuckoo.
Music by Jake Lionheart
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MDM Presents: Nosferatu The Vampyre
Dave and Leonard are joined by special guest, author Daniel Braum, to discuss the 1979 film, Nosferatu the Vampyre.
Links:
Daniel Braum
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MDM Presents: Almost Human
Dave is joined by Clinton, Dave, and Andy, to discuss the 1974 film, Almost Human.
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Music by Jake Lionheart
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Interview - Jason White
Dave and Cameron are joined by special guest, author and fellow podcaster, Jason White, to discuss Sasquatch. As well as his horror anthology centered on the cryptid in question.
Honorable Mentions:
Big Legend (2021)
Exists (2014)
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot (2018)
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Jason White
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Kuchisake-Onna [Urban Folklore]
Cameron and Dave are joined by special guest JR, to discuss Kuchisake-onna, aka The Slit-mouth Woman.
Guest: @jrbolt.bsky.social
Notes: Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi 01 - Operation Capture The Slit Mouthed Woman
Even If You Slit My Mouth - Manga
Music by Jake Lionheart
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MDM Presents: Red Peony Gambler
Dave is joined by Clinton, Dave, and Andy, to discuss the 1968 film, Red Peony Gambler / Hibotan Bakuto [緋牡丹博徒].
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Music by Jake Lionheart
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Fishman Gonna Flex on Ya [Merfolk]
Cameron and Dave discuss island cuisine, and murderous fishfolk in the 2024 film, Monster Island.
Music by Jake Lionheart
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MDM Presents: Tiger on Beat
Dave is joined by Clinton, Dave, and Andy, to discuss the 1988 film, Tiger on Beat.
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Interview - Jack Finn
Dave and Cameron are joined by special guest, author Jack Finn, to discuss werewolves. As well as his two horror books centered on the creatures in question.
Honorable Mention: The film, Saloum (2021).
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Music by Jake Lionheart
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MDM Presents: Don't Torture a Duckling
Dave is joined by returning guest, author Matt Rogerson, to discuss the 1972 film, Don't Torture a Duckling.
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Matt Rogerson on Instagram
The Vatican Versus Horror Movies
Fulci's Inferno
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Two or Three Mouthfuls of Android Milk [Slasher]
Leonard, Dave, and Cameron discuss various crimes committed in the film, Timecrimes (2007).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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Brain Blasts and Puppet Gore [Yeti/Aliens]
Cameron and Leonard discuss Yeti, Aliens, and more puppetry in the film, The Primevals (2023).
Music by Jake Lionheart
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MDM Presents: Riki-Oh - The Story of Ricky
Dave is joined by Clinton, and Andy, to discuss the 1991 film, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (力王)
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