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Take a trip back to swinging London in the early 1970s and meet Roy Steel, ex - big game hunter, and Lorrimer Chesterfield, a brain in the shape of a man. Together they are The Monster Hunters. Their mission: to protect the country from vampires, werewolves and a whole pantheon of unmentionable terrors! Taking its cue from the classic period of British horror and adventure, the 1960s and 70s, The Monster Hunters is a comedy adventure series written by and starring Peter Davis and Matthew Woodcock.

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    • May 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 63 EPISODES

    4.8 from 177 ratings Listeners of The Monster Hunters that love the show mention: hammer, script, acting, production, season, old, laugh, love, hilarious, show, funny, awesome, good, listen, great, monster hunters, definitely human.


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    The Monster Hunters podcast is a hilarious and entertaining show that combines the best elements of British humor and classic gothic monster movies. Fans of Amicus, Hammer Films, and Tigon will find this podcast to be an absolute treat. The writing is clever and witty, providing many laugh-out-loud moments throughout each episode. The acting is top-notch, with the actors perfectly capturing the campy and hammy nature of the genre. Additionally, the production values are excellent, creating an immersive experience for listeners. Overall, this podcast is highly recommended for anyone who loves a good comedy with a touch of horror.

    One of the best aspects of The Monster Hunters podcast is its ability to capture the essence of British humor. The jokes are cleverly written and delivered in a way that only adds to their comedic value. The script is delightful, filled with witty one-liners and absurd situations that keep listeners entertained from start to finish. Additionally, the acting is superb, with each actor bringing their characters to life in a way that enhances the humor even further. The chemistry between the actors is palpable, making for a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience.

    However, one potential downside of this podcast is that it may not appeal to everyone. Its specific blend of British humor and classic gothic monster movies may be an acquired taste for some listeners. Those who do not enjoy campy or hammy performances may find themselves turned off by the acting style in this show. Additionally, some jokes may rely heavily on references to old Hammer horror films or other niche pop culture references, which could make them less accessible to a wider audience.

    In conclusion, The Monster Hunters podcast is an absolute gem for fans of British humor and classic gothic monster movies. It successfully combines these two elements to create a unique and hilarious show that will have listeners laughing out loud. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea due to its specific style and references, those who appreciate campy performances and witty writing will thoroughly enjoy this podcast. The production values are top-notch, further enhancing the immersive experience. Overall, The Monster Hunters is a highly recommended podcast that is worth checking out for a good dose of laughter and fun.



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    Remembering Jade Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 13:53


    Matthew and Peter remember their friend and colleague Jade Allen, the voice of Doctor Ladyface.You can hear Jade in The St Valentine's Day Murder here: https://www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk/?s=st+valentineIf you want to make a donation to St Francis Hospice, the details are at sfh.org.uk/donate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Guest Episode: Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 38:22


    The Monster Hunters presents the first episode of Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason, from our friends at Good Pointe. A dark comedy about secret societies and conspiracy culture, it features our very own Matthew Woodcock among its cast.Search for Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason on your podcast app to hear the rest of the show, and follow them on Twitter @TwoFlatEarthers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    BACK TO EARTH - A Podcast About Roots by Definitely Human

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 0:50


    Fashion Designer Charlie May has escaped city life and gone back to her roots as a West Country farmer. Join her each week as she learns the basics of living sustainably, grows her own fruit, veg and wine, delves into her family's history and comes up with alarmingly ambitious plans to modernise the farm and ensure its survival. From fashion to farming; there's got to be some transferable skills, right?Subscribe to Back to Earth on acast, apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from. Follow us on Twitter @BacktoEarthPod and @HumanDefinitely, on Instagram @backtoearthpodcast and on TikTok @backtoearthcharlie and for bonus material subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/definitelyhuman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Down returns 21st of April

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 1:10


    Down is a 24-part science-fiction series about an expedition into a newly-discovered Antarctic trench, dubbed The Bottomless Pit. The series returns on the 21st of April. Follow us on Twitter @BeckettStation and @HumanDefinitely for further information. And for bonus material subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/definitelyhuman Join us on the Definitely Human Discord on the 18th, 19th and 20th of April at 8pm BST for a listen-along of the series so far See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Trees!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 2:58


    Trees! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s Father FISTmas Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Powers Through It: Mersharks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 1:48


    Mersharks! Dinner or decoration? Let 1970s Greatest Big Game Hunter Lord Greg Powers be your guide to the biggest Game in the game! The Big Game game that is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Mortality and a Final Message!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 2:22


    Mortality and a Final Message! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s handsomely hairy heartbreaker Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: The Mind and Mortality!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 2:38


    The Mind and Mortality! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s polyester-clad adonis Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Monster Hunting and the Mind!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 2:30


    Monster Hunting and the Mind! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s mind warrior Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Mystery and Monster Hunting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 1:43


    Mystery and Monster Hunting! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s manliest Queen Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Mountains and Mystery!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 2:00


    Mountains and Mystery! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s coolest adventurer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Money and Mountains!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 2:14


    Money and Mountains! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s most uncompromising Werewolf slayer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Antique Shops!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 1:54


    Antique Shops! Friend or foe? Let 1970s bargain hunting beast hurter Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Wax!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 2:24


    Wax! Friend or foe? Let 1970s M.A.N (Man mAn maN) Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: The Unexplained!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 2:26


    The Unexplained! Friend or foe? Let 1970s sharpest dressed beast slayer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: The Human Heart!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 2:26


    The Human Heart! Friend or foe? Let 1970s man of iron Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Adverts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 3:59


    Adverts! Friend or foe? Let 1970s shining star Roy Steel, manliest man who ever manned, be your guide to the most agreeable and affordable products Great Britain has to offer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: The Past!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 5:28


    The Past! Friend or foe? Let 1890s crime punching scotch consultant Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: The Sea!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 2:04


    The Sea! Friend or foe? Let 1970s sofishticated ladykriller Roy Steel school you on the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: The Beast of Albion Part Two!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 2:09


    The Beast of Albion! Friend or foe? You know what creature punching expert Roy Steel thinks, now fill your ears with the important and confusing words of 1970s loudest Sir. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: The Beast of Albion Part One!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 2:42


    The Beast of Albion! Friend or foe? Let 1970s savviest hunter Roy Steel- the man, the myth, the moustache- be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Ancient Aliens!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 2:00


    Ancient Aliens! Friend or foe? Let 1970s second strongest steel Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Robots!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 1:54


    Robots! Friend or foe? Let 1970s iconic hero/heroic icon Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Killer Plants!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 1:40


    Killer Plants! Friend or foe? Let 1970s legendary beast learner and book romancer Lorrimer Chesterfield be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Mad Scientists!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 1:35


    Mad Scientists! Friend or foe? Let 1970s lady whisperer and master of the ancient art of Steelkido Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Ghosts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 1:57


    Ghosts! Friend or foe? Let 1970s happy-go-lucky ladies' man Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Vampires! Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 1:48


    Vampires! Friend or foe? Hang about didn’t we solve this one already? No! We didn’t! So let 1970s legendary scotchologist and monstersplainer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Bog Monsters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 2:06


    Bog Monsters! Friend or foe? Let 1970s SECOND Greatest Big Game Hunter Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Zombies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 1:55


    Zombies! Friend or foe? Let 1970s monster opposer and fist advocate Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Witches!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 2:01


    Witches! Friend or foe? Let 1970s style icon and branded instant soup connoisseur Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Mummies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 2:04


    Mummies! Friend or foe? Let 1970s creature slapper Roy Steel, owner of Britain's strongest moustache, be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Werewolves!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 1:49


    Werewolves! Friend or foe? Let 1970s legendary beast puncher and lady romancer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: Vampires!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 2:10


    Vampires! Friend or foe? Let 1970s Monster Hunter extraordinaire and scotch enthusiast Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Vampire Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 43:08


    The Vampire Tree. Everybody who visits it comes back changed, those that come back at all. ‘That tree was different. That tree enjoyed its work. It remembered.’Support Definitely Human productions and get access to extra content at patreon.com/definitelyhuman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Funeral of Roy Steel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 50:00


    The note delivered read ‘You are Invited to the funeral of Roy Steel. No flowers by request.’ Then came the aeroplane ticket. But what mystery lies in wait on the mysterious and beautiful island of Isla de los Poderes?Join us for The Monster Hunters 2019 Halloween Special! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Hell Shaped Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 41:19


    Shadwell Crake has risen and the world has changed. Now old friends and old foes must join together in a last, desperate attempt to stop him. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Eyes of Shadwell Crake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 31:50


    A powerful being, trapped for centuries, demands its release. Now the Monster Hunters face their greatest challenge yet! As they struggle to save the world, has Lorrimer Chesterfield crossed the ultimate line. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Scent of Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 37:44


    Mysterious creatures stalk the streets of Cambridge. But fear not, the Monster Hunters are on the case! However, they might not be the monster hunters you were expecting... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Queen of the Yeti Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 40:55


    An incredible life changing discovery inside Mount Everest itself! Who are the Kantaks? Who are the Naylim? As they are drawn into life in the mountain, will they ever see their human civilisation again? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Death on Hell Mountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 35:28


    A dangerous journey to the Roof of the World, one that will tax our heroes both physically and mentally... As they find themselves up a mountain with no books or booze, can Roy and Lorrimer best Mother Nature herself? Scale the heights of adventure in Death on Hell Mountain! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Parliament of Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 39:16


    A meeting at a deserted warehouse, and a change of direction for our heroes! A conference of werewolves and a struggle for power! Join The Monster Hunters for a brand new series of adventures as they lift the lid and discover the true nature of London’s steamy underworld! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Rapping on the Mirror

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 47:21


    What sinister secret hides within a mirror so ugly that no sensible man would have it in his home? What happens when the thirst for knowledge overtakes Lorrimer Chesterfield like a horse left unattended at a water feature? What use is Roy Steel when he realises he can't punch a mirror? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steel Got It: The Monster Hunter’s Guide to Hunting Monsters with Roy Steel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 2:43


    The Steel Got It series is available on Twitter @HumanDefinitely #SteelGotIt and SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/the-monster-hunters. You can support the production of The Monster Hunters on Patreon at patreon.com/definitelyhuman. Extended Behind The Monster Hunters episodes are available to $3 patrons. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Doll's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 43:59


    What horror could be changing so many of our wealthiest industrialists? What chills await in a mysterious private gallery? Is Roy Steel finally losing his famous lady powers? All these questions and more will be answered when you enter The Doll's House! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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