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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.

Dave Cox


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 31m AVG DURATION
    • 310 EPISODES


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    Episode 307: Final Monke [Cursed Objects]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 66:27


    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

    Episode 306: What Has it Gots in its Sporran? [Wyrm]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 75:23


    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

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    Episode 305: Get in the Golem, Darcy [Cursed Objects]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 85:04


    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

    Episode 304: (Evil Voice) [Existential Horror/Old Gods]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 83:46


    Dave, Cameron, and Leonard, discuss the wisdom of digging up ancient artifacts in the film, Black Mountain Side (2014).

    Episode 303: Not MY Moleman [Subterranean Dwellers]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 68:31


    Cameron, and Dave discuss the merits of living on a post apocalyptic farm in the film, Arcadian (2024).

    Episode 302: Slowpocalypse [Demons]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 54:11


    Leonard, Dave, and Cameron, discuss the intricacies of demonic birth in the Argentinian film, When Evil Lurks (2023).

    Episode 301: Death Throws [Redcaps]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 139:55


    Dave, Leonard, and Cameron, discuss mischevous and bloodthirsty goblins in the film, Unwelcome (2023).

    Episode 300: Anniversary Episode: Don't Trust That Twink [Shadow of the Erdtree]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 93:07


    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

    Episode 299: Bazelgeuse the Dread [Elden Ring]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 66:52


    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

    Episode 298: The Vourdalak [Vampires]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 78:26


    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

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    Episode 297: Saloum [Djinn]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 90:56


    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

    Episode 296: Gorgeous

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 72:00


    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

    Episode 295: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 9 - Abyssal Woods [Elden Ring]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 65:41


    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

    Episode 294: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 8 - Cerulean Coast [Elden Ring]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 122:45


    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

    Episode 293: Why is Andy Lau Here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 100:01


    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

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    Episode 292: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 7 - Ancient Ruins of Rauh [Elden Ring]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 43:19


    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

    Episode 291: Cyborgs in 19XX

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 44:01


    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

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    Episode 290: Zeiram - Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 60:06


    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

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    Episode 289: Twin Warriors/Tai Chi Master

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 60:00


    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

    Episode 288: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 6 - Shadow Keep [Elden Ring]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 52:49


    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

    Episode 287: Zeiram - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 57:31


    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

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    Episode 286: Zeiram - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 65:29


    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

    Episode 285: Zeiram - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 56:46


    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

    Episode 284: An Arousing Success [Horror/Weird Tales]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 75:05


    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

    Episode 283: Parasite Eve

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 80:54


    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

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    Episode 282: Interlude - The Green Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 70:16


    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

    Episode 280: 964 Pinocchio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 75:39


    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

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    Episode 281: Rubber's Lover/Death Powder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 68:15


    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

    Episode 279: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 5 - Golden Moo Deng / Scadu Altus Plateau [Elden Ring]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 55:57


    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

    Episode 278: The White Rat that Ate Everyones Faces [Horror/Weird Tales]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 70:23


    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

    Episode 277: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 4 - Messmer's Little Zoop / Bonny Village through the Church District [Elden Ring]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 112:45


    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

    Episode 276: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 3.5 - Hidden Paths and The Fort of Reprimand [Elden Ring]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 59:20


    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

    Episode 275: Interview - Matt Rogerson (aka Bavalamp)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 67:16


    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

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    Episode 274: Hell Hole [Parasites]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 83:07


    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

    Episode 273: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 3 - Castle Ensis [Elden Ring]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 76:11


    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

    Episode 272: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 2 - Belurat Tower Settlement [Elden Ring]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 80:41


    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

    Episode 271: Would You Like To Touch a Ghost? [Ghosts]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 76:03


    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

    Episode 270: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 1 - Gravesite Plains [Elden Ring]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 76:40


    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

    Episode 269: Keyser Söze's Kid [Vampires]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 75:41


    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

    Episode 268: Brimley Build [Elden Ring DLC Trailer]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 94:53


    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

    Episode 267: The Nightmare of Creation [Stopmotion]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 75:51


    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

    Episode 266: Two Herberts one Reagent [Undead]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 61:13


    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

    Episode 265: Chainsaw Fighting Late-stage Capitalism [Ghouls]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 81:41


    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

    Episode 264: MDM Presents: A Police Story Retrospective [Part 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 168:24


    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.

    Episode 263: Interview - Vitskär Süden and Laird Barron

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 45:46


    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

    Episode 262: You're Headed into Chaos, Willy [Demons]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 90:36


    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

    Episode 261: We're All Worms [Demons]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 72:05


    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

    Episode 260: Matthew's Brass Hour [Ghosts/Demons]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 86:12


    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

    Episode 259: Interview - Thersa Matsuura [Uncanny Japan]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 52:07


    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.

    Episode 258: MDM Presents: A Police Story Retrospective [Part 1]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 109:23


    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.

    Episode 257: Abe Sapien's Cold War [Merfolk]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 61:06


    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

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