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.
Leonard, and Cameron discuss even stronger cursed artifacts in the film, The Monkey (2025). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Cameron and Dave discuss hybrid vampires and old gods in the film, The Lair of the White Worm (1988). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Leonard, Dave, and Cameron discuss the the power of cursed artifacts for exacting revenge in the film, Oddity (2024). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave, Cameron, and Leonard, discuss the wisdom of digging up ancient artifacts in the film, Black Mountain Side (2014).
Cameron, and Dave discuss the merits of living on a post apocalyptic farm in the film, Arcadian (2024).
Leonard, Dave, and Cameron, discuss the intricacies of demonic birth in the Argentinian film, When Evil Lurks (2023).
Dave, Leonard, and Cameron, discuss mischevous and bloodthirsty goblins in the film, Unwelcome (2023).
Cameron, Dave, and Leonard, wrap up discussion of the Elden Ring DLC. In this final episode we meet a returning boss, and Miquella the Kind. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave, Cameron, and Leonard, continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC. In this penultimate episode, we meet Igon, the shining star of this DLC. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Cameron, and Leonard discuss more blood sucking puppets, and the film, The Vourdalak (2023). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @Drfaustisdead @nighttwitten @sentionautplus
Cameron, and Leonard return to discuss Djinn from another region of the globe, in the Senegalese film, Saloum (2021). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @Drfaustisdead @nighttwitten @sentionautplus
A bonus episode discussing the martial arts film, Gorgeous (1999). Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave, Leonard, and Cameron, continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, exploring the misty and cursed Abyssal Woods. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Cameron and Leonard continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, exploring down along the Cerulean Coast. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
A bonus episode discussing the martial arts film, Railroad Tigers (2016). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave and Cameron continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, leaving the Shadow Keep for the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
A bonus episode discussing AD Police Files 03 - The Man Who Bites His Tongue (1990), Lady Battle Cop (1990), and Robotrix (1991). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
A bonus episode discussing Zeiram 2, the live action film from 1994. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
A bonus episode discussing the martial arts film, Twin Warriors aka Tai Chi Master. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave and Cameron continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, onward through Shadow Keep. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
A bonus episode discussing Zeiram, the live action film from 1991. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
A bonus episode discussing Zeiram - Iria the Animation. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
A bonus episode discussing Zeiram - Iria the Animation. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave, Cameron, and Leonard continue discussion of Joe Koch's anthology, "Invaginies." Content Warnings abound, this episode is marked Explicit. We discuss: "Leviathan's Knot," "Convulsive, or Not At All," and "Chironoplasty." Invaginies is published by CLASH Books, 2024, and written by Joe Koch. Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @Drfaustisdead @nighttwitten @sentionautplus
Dave and Leonard discuss the differences between the film, Parasite Eve (1997), and its source novel, Parasite Eve, written by Hideaki Sena (1995). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Leonard and Cameron take some time to catch up on the state of things. Enjoy the easy banter. Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @Drfaustisdead @nighttwitten @sentionautplus
Dave is joined by a special guest, Nick, to discuss Japanese Cyberpunk cinema. We dig into 964 Pinocchio (1991). Guest: Nick (@strenuousorb.bsky.social) Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave is joined by a special guest, Nick, to discuss Japanese Cyberpunk cinema. We dig into Rubber's Lover, and Death Powder. Guest: Nick (@strenuousorb.bsky.social) Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Leonard and Cameron continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, finding the path up to Shadow Keep. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Leonard, Cameron, and Dave begin discussion of Joe Koch's anthology, "Invaginies." Content Warnings abound, this episode is marked Explicit. We discuss: "Invaginies," "Bride of the White Rat," and "I Married a Dead Man." Invaginies is published by CLASH Books, 2024, and written by Joe Koch. Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @Drfaustisdead @nighttwitten @sentionautplus
Dave, Leonard, and Cameron, continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, delving underground and popping out of a well. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave and Cameron, continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, and the hidden route to the Fort of Reprimand. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave is joined by a special guest, author Matt Rogerson, to discuss his two upcoming books. Matt Rogerson on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bavalamp/) The Vatican Versus Horror Movies (Preorder) (https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/The-Vatican-Versus-Horror-Movies/) Fulci's Inferno (Preorder) (https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/fulcis-inferno/) Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Cameron and Leonard discuss the 2024 film, Hell Hole. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Cameron, Dave and Leonard, continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, and the environs of Castle Ensis. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Cameron, Leonard, Matthew, and Dave, continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, and the Belurat Tower Settlement. Note: We had audio issues and lost Matthew at the beginning of the episode. He will rejoin for the next segment. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave and Cameron discuss the 2022 film, Deadstream. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Leonard, Matthew, and Cameron begin digging into the first area of the Elden Ring DLC, the Gravesite Plains. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave and Leonard discuss the 2024 film, Abigail. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave, Matthew, Leonard, and Cameron discuss the lore and trailer for the upcoming Elden Ring DLC. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Leonard and Cameron discuss the 2023 film, Stopmotion. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Cameron and Dave 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). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave and Cameron discuss interdimensional beings in the first two films of the Phantasm series, along with tales from Don Coscarelli's 2024 anthology book, Phiction. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave is joined by Josh Covel and Matt Storm to discuss the second entry in Jackie Chan's Police Story series. Links: Still Loading Podcast (https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com) Fun & Games Podcast (https://www.certainpov.com/fun-and-games) Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social Special Guests: Josh Covel and Matt Storm.
Dave is joined by two special guests, Martin Garner of the band, Vitskär Süden, and author, Laird Barron. Vitskär Süden's upcoming album - Vessel (https://vitskarsuden.bandcamp.com/album/vessel) Vitskar Suden Linktree (https://linktr.ee/vitskarsuden) Laird Barron's upcoming book - Not a Speck of Light (https://badhandbooks.com/preorders/not-a-speck-of-light-signed-bookplate) Laird Barron's Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LairdBarron) Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave, Leonard and Cameron discuss demons in the 2024 film, Destroy All Neighbors. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Leonard and Dave discuss demons in the 2023 film, Late Night with the Devil. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Cameron, Leonard, and Matthew, discuss ghosts and demons in the 2024 film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Dave and Cameron are joined by special guest Thersa Matsuura to discuss her upcoming book. Uncanny Japan Podcast (https://uncannyjapan.com) The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth (pre-order for release on April 30th) (https://www.amazon.com/Book-Japanese-Folklore-Encyclopedia-Mischievous/dp/1507221916/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yrlBzogIA57-v2OJk2vBYJRjq1xSs_XrVr3kGyWgSIc463C1wNWzy1UPM4uIf_wLA8OxquPc8bS5A8pHZv-WLZxUEW_kfSmIj97OHGM5DFhEnHL6n1Ul8HJeMcIzs7GbcJZQw1NSqhqQ07woZyaRQ9zrkKAUGaG5Zd1RBr5j9otp4YNtbNoa4XHuFwx7b6Jie0gha73X8ajQEAM0Z_oS2AlbGLxpFBn7VUdGG-z8wBc.8GIx4KszZxLHty1NP252IQR7fpCsYROlUDdsHl1m5ao&dib_tag=se&keywords=Thersa+Matsuura&qid=1713228974&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorr) Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social Special Guest: Thersa Matsuura.
Dave is joined by Alex and Josh to discuss the first entry in Jackie Chan's Police Story series. Links: Jackie Chan Style Playground Fight (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT6JCOVsP_A&t=105s) Can I Fight Like Jackie Chan? (https://youtu.be/-ItqjMCIceI?si=SqIaq2Eys9upwEfX) Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social Special Guests: Alex and Josh Covel.
Matthew, Dave, and Leonard, discuss godly fishmen in the 2017 film, The Shape of Water. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social