Monstark & Me

Your favorite people are back. Monstark got the 'rona. Me is looking for jerbs. This week, we discuss the Clifton Strengths Assessment, and try to figure out if potential employers are looking out for psychopaths, or just really invasive.

This week, we venture into my head, as Monstark & Me talk about mental health and ADHD. It's still fun, I swear.

What's the difference between activism and complaining? Are we ready for the metaverse? Find out in this week's exciting episode of Monstark & Me!

After shaking off their respective Holiday Hangovers, Monstark & Me jump back in the saddle for their 50TH EPISODE! They discuss the new Omicron variant and how it sounds like a Transformer, the passing of Betty White, their dream cars, dudebros with huge jacked up trucks, mental health, and creativity.

This week, Monstark & Me discuss our latest Dungeons and Dragons campaign, whether or not we are living in a dystopia, and if an utopian society is even possible. Unfortunately, we are rudely interrupted by cat puke so instead we talk about fashion and vanity for a while. 

This week, we play Reddit Roulette and finally get to the bottom of quantum mechanics!

This week, we have a new awesome theme song from Tommy Meehan from The Manx! We talk about how you shouldn't fuck with cats, data security, trauma, what makes us cry, and more!   Episode Notes: Sweatband Records Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel Pete Doherty - Professional Dipshit Hunter S Thompson's Daily Routine Inter-Generational Trauma Trans-Generational Trauma Outkast "Liberation" Dahlia Website Dahlia YouTube Playlist Rhythm Roulette on YouTube @truezinemarin on Instagram

This week, Monstark soldiers through our episode with the Covid vaccine freshly coursing through his veins. We talk the new mask guidelines from the CDC, trusting our fellow humans, office life, cryptocurrency bros, space junk, returning to primitive times, unsolicited visits, college life and the state of our education system, CodeMiko and the state of Twitch streaming, weird art and becoming the green girl, Shock G, cicadas, and more. We're also now on YouTube and Twitch! Follow us here:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2UvaRxJ31QrjDwC0TqqIag https://www.twitch.tv/antifascistsocialclub

We're doing a little experiment this week - we're letting you be a fly on the wall during our weekly Dungeons & Dragons session! Listen as we cross the arid Salt Flats, do some trading, meet some gnarly street racers, and hitch a ride to go see the Salt Pirates! Please give us some feedback on this week's episode at facebook.com/monstarkandme or instagram.com/monstarkandme. Thanks!

We're back! Monstark is painting. We talk the new HBO QAnon doc, people who refuse to laugh, change, nature, therapy, and more. This one is out there, folks.

No politics this week! Instead, we talk about the dangers of enabling assholes. Welcome to our TED Talk! Reference Links: https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/19/google-fires-top-ai-ethics-researcher-margaret-mitchell/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ERi2crDToYhYjEjxRoOzO-uOUeLgdoLPfnx1JOErg2w/edit https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00E86C4B0 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jun/08/the-dolphin-who-loved-me https://www.vice.com/en/topic/hamilton-morris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdHK_r9RXTc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7IxzpB-UMM

This week, Monstark & Me reflect on the podcast, and take some time to clarify some of our views on many of the issues we've discussed in the past. Hopefully, this is the last podcast in which we discuss politics for a little while.

This week, it's episode 42, so we give you the answer to live, the universe, and everything. We discuss the our new D&D campaign, the Capitol Riots, MechaTrump, and getting cancelled. 

THIS WEEK, MONSTARK AND ME DISCUSS THE TRAGIC PASSING OF MF DOOM, THE NEW BREED OF CELEBRITIES AND "CONTENT CREATORS," WHY INSPIRATION COMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, GROWING UP IN THE ERA BEFORE MOBILE PHONES, CREATING SPACE FOR CREATIVITY, FRANCIS E DEC, AND DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS! THIS EPISODE WAS LIVE-STREAMED ON TWITCH.TV/ANTIFASCISTSOCIALCLUB - PLEASE FOLLOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CATCH US LIVE IN THE FUTURE! (THIS PODCAST DESCRIPTION WAS WRITTEN IN "ALL CAPS" IN LOVING TRIBUTE TO MF DOOM).

Pre-Thanksgiving pod! We get all of our contraversial talk out before the holidays so we don't piss off our families. Monstark & Me fashion corner! Scientology! Cults! Red States! Death! Disappointing your parents! Buy the ticket, take the ride.

California's on fire again. Naizs in Portland. The debates. The world's a dumpster fire, so we sit down and talk it out.

The world is yet again on fire. Monstark and Me discuss political identity, being judgemental bastards, cognitive dissonance, censorship, fear of complacency, taking time to smell the roses and listen to the crickets, being comfortable in your own home, and how to make the most of quarantine. It's a veritable buffet bonanza of blathering.

This week, we discuss the good that the protests have done, and weeeeeeeeeed.

This week Monstark & Me have a long, raw, unedited conversation about everything going on in the country. We discuss our feelings on the murder of George Floyd, the protests, police brutality, our stupid president, anti-fascism, and how the US must look to the rest of the world. It's not an easy conversation, but we tried our best. We encourage you to have similar conversations with your friends and family.

A lot has happened since we last recorded over six months ago. Fires, plagues...it's almost like the end times are upon us. Anyhow, this time around we catch up, discuss the current global pandemic, psychedelics, death, fear, and writing.

This week, we start off the show by mourning the loss of Monstark's beard. We also discuss Golden Girls cosplay and Bryan's recent Queer Eye obsession. Also, we discover we've both been run over by verhicles.

This week we start off by apologizing for the last episode, and talking about identity.

This episode is ROUGH. We were plagued by lag, and someone (Me) may have pregamed a little too hard. Nevertheless, we post this unedited. Maybe there's a gem or two in here, I honestly don't remember much. GOOD LUCK, FAIR TRAVELER.

Just some random thoughts on my way to a tattoo consultation.

Welcome to your Monstark Minute! This one's about inspiration. Don't be cool, be inspired!

Welcome to Mini Me Episode 1 - just me talking about what's on my mind. Today, I tell the story of Sancho the stray cat who showed up in my yard, and why doing the right thing doesn't always feel right.

This week, two old men complain about how much better things used to be back in the good ol' days. Also, can you support art if you don't like the artist?

This week, we bid a fond farewell to Bailey the Instagram Cat, tear apart bullshit art, discuss Blindboy Boatclub, ponder the space program, and check up on our Orgone levels. 

Give thanks, it's a new episode of Monstark & Me! California is on fire again, and everything is in shambles. Somehow, we soldier through and manage to record our longest episode yet, and I think one of the better ones. This one goes deep. Sorry for the lack of an intro, it's late and I'm tired.

It’s the return of artist Dave Correia! We discuss the making of our Elder Thing sculpture, which was featured at the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival. We talk through the process, challenges and lessons that came with making a ten foot tall tentacle monster on a tiny budget.Find Dave here:davecorreiaart.cominstagramfacebooktwitterIntro music by Jean Baudin. Find his work at jeanbaudin.com.Interviews and art by Monstark. Find his podcasts, art and products at monstark.com.Share and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

We're back, and we're officially a year old! This week we bring you the first annual Monstark & Me Halloween Spooktacular, in which we scare ourselves more than a little bit...

This week we discuss the darkest timeline. QAnon, Cicada 3301, doing barrel rolls, alternate reality games, and making sense of the meaningless. Share, and enjoy.

This week features writer Kira Cul'tofay, who may or may not be an elf. We discuss creating fantasy worlds, human society, Fairie lore and how today's fantasy story could become tomorrow's worldwide religion!Find Kira here:meridianwanderings.comAmazon author page Intro music by Jean Baudin. Find his work at jeanbaudin.com.Interviews and art by Monstark. Find his podcasts, art and products at monstark.com.Share and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

Mark's had a tough couple of weeks, and he's boiling mad (almost literally). Bryan debuts his super evil new voice which hurts after a few minutes. We talk about disappearing cat poop, tulpas, aliens, and movies.

This week features visual artist and graphic novelist Natalie McKean! We talk art, origins and the fascinating reasons Natalie creates "metaphysical sci-fi". Prepare to follow us through some strange and unexpected wormholes as we get into the nature of reality and creativity!Find Natalie here:nataliemckeanart.com (art)somniacity.com (merchandise/products)instagram Intro music by Jean Baudin. Find his work at jeanbaudin.com.Interviews and art by Monstark. Find his podcasts, art and products at monstark.com.Share and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

This week features multi-tentacled visual artist, artrepreneur and storyteller Rick Kitagawa! We hit you with art talk and inspiration for when your art becomes business, and even preview Rick's alter ego as a robotic Cthulhu crimefighter!Find Rick here:The Evil Pin ClubRickKitagawa.cominstagramfacebooktwitter Intro music by Jean Baudin. Find his work at jeanbaudin.com.Interviews and art by Monstark. Find his podcasts, art and products at monstark.com.Share and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

This week's episode features 11-string bassist and composer Jean Baudin! We discuss his musical evolution, his strange and wonderful gear, video game inspiration and secrets of Nuclear Rabbit. Sprinkled in for flavor are songs from his album "2600" and the Nuclear Rabbit album "Intestinal Fortitude".Find Jean here:jeanbaudin.combandcampfacebookinstagramyoutubeAll music by Jean Baudin (Mechanical Fairies, Uncanny Valley) and Nuclear Rabbit (It's My Birthday!). Buy it all at jeanbaudin.com.Interviews and art by Monstark. Find his podcasts, art and products at monstark.com.Share and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

This episode is an Ouroboros. Somehow, everything winds up full circle. Fleas have Bryan questioning his very sanity, Monstark wants people to use critical thinking on Social Media, and we respond to a message from a listener. Buckle up, it's a long, bumpy ride.

This week's episode features sculptor and toy designer Jay222! We discuss the need to sculpt, origins, time travel and how Jay would "sculpt a town. Like, a whole fucking town." Don't miss the post-interview bonus for the beer/whiskey tasting (which is why we were tipsy this episode) and merkin chat!Find Jay here:instagram Guest commentary by Dave Correia.Intro music by Jean Baudin. Find his work at jeanbaudin.com.Interviews and art by Monstark. Find his podcasts, art and products at monstark.com.Share and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

This week's episode features visual artist Dave Correia!Find Dave here:davecorreiaart.cominstagramfacebooktwitterIntro music by Jean Baudin. Find his work at jeanbaudin.com.Interviews and art by Monstark. Find his podcasts, art and products at monstark.com.Share and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

This week's been a little rough. Bryan's dealing with a massive flea infestation and sleeping on a mattress on the floor. Yet WE PREVAIL! This week we talk about why in the HELL anybody would actually want to live in San Francisco.

This week's episode features visual artist, performer and comics/zine creator Andrew Goldfarb!Find Andrew here:ognerstump.comtheslowpoisoner.comOutro music by The Slow Poisoner!Intro music by Jean Baudin. Find his work at jeanbaudin.comInterviews and art by Monstark. Find his podcasts, art and products at monstark.comShare and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

We're back with more ridiculous train safety nonsense! Monstark and Me discuss some of the craziest politicians running in the primaries, and the problem with modern-day "bros." RIP Anthony Bourdain. Music from Zeal and Ardor.

FOREST OF IMMORTALS is a weekly interview series by Monstark.This episode features multitalented visual artist, writer and performer Amin al-Jamal!Find Amin here:Instagram @ardentxenoartRevolution 9 (stickers, shirts and other products) - 14 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930Intro music by Jean Baudin. Find his work at jeanbaudin.comInterviews and art by Monstark. Find his podcasts, art and products at monstark.comShare and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

FOREST OF IMMORTALS is a weekly interview series by Monstark.This episode features feminist horror writer Spinster Eskie!Find her here:Facebook PageFeminism in Horror blogIntro music by Jean Baudin. Find his work at jeanbaudin.comInterviews and art by Monstark. Find his podcasts, art and products at monstark.comShare and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

Welcome to FOREST OF IMMORTALS, the brand new weekly interview podcast! Each episode, Monstark speaks with one person about their creative life, inspiration and thoughts on the bigger picture. In this debut episode, Monstark interviews visual artist Nic Caesar! Find Nic at:scary-art.comhttps://www.facebook.com/nicolas.caesarhttps://www.instagram.com/scaryartiques/https://twitter.com/scaryart1973 Intro music by Jean Baudin. jeanbaudin.comMonstark has more podcasts, art and products! monstark.com Please share. Thanks for listening!

This week, Bryan's yelling at kids to get off his lawn. Then, Monstark's tales from the video rental store! Also, our tips for which shitty pizza chain you should frequent if you're "woke." Finally, a long psychotherapy session. The first 20 minutes of audio isn't totally perfect (it's fine), but the other 3 hours are juuuuust great, don't you worry. This week's music is "Shrunk" from Aesop Rock's album "The Impossible Kid."

This week, it's Kanye fever! Plus Monstark talks of his moment in the sun, Seattle's Creature-Con, more politics, the Dunning-Kruger effect explained, Stephen Hawking's theories of the multiverse, and much much more that I can't really remember right now. I was a little high.

This week, we discuss the upcoming Monster Pageant, Bryan's recent obsession with shows about building houses, and why love cults just can't work in today's society. We also our pay respects to the great Art Bell.

This week, we talk about the tragic passing of legendary producer and rapper Alias of Anticon, WonderCon, Mark's new bestie and road trip partner, tekashi69 and the Icy Hot Stuntaz, Bryan's checkered past, cannabis and politics (again), and train safety.

Monstark & Me are joined by my super annoying parakeets. This week we discuss Emerald City Comic Con, true crime podcasts, and Freaky Friday. Share & Enjoy!