Podcasts about Monstrosity

This week, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive headfirst into a packed show of metal news, reviews, and killer tracks. We kick things off with the newly revealed lineup from Nevermore and discuss the latest developments surrounding Arch Enemy's vocalist. From there, we break down a live show experience featuring Katatonia and Opeth, and discuss the latest brutality from Kreator, and finally have our discussion on the new Megadeth.  We also look ahead to must-see upcoming shows including Hell's Heroes, Dethklok with Amon Amarth, and Helloween alongside Beast In Black. The playlist is stacked with heavy hitters and hidden gems, featuring Cold Communion, Vandor, Freedom Call, For My Pain…, Tailgunner, Sad Whisperings and Kreator.  In our “What We're Jamming” segment, we crank up new and notable releases from Mega Colossus, Monstrosity, Worm, Mayhem, and the latest from Hellripper. Playlist: Cold Communion - Threshold - Monuments to Ruin Vandor - Another Life - The Ember Eye Pt II : The Portal of Truth Freedom Call/Ensiferum - Heavy Metal Happy Core For My Pain… - Time Will Heal Our Wounds - Buried Blue Tailgunner - War in Heaven - Midnight Blitz Kreator - Blood of our Blood - Krushers of the World Sad Whisperings - Shadow Work - The Hermit  Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more.  Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on our socials @msrcast and @themetalpigeon.  Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 297 - This was Brad's first time at a this venue in the Detroit metro...and seeing two 80's hard rock bands.  He saw Autograph and Madam X at Diesel Concert Lounge in Chesterfield, MI on 4/17/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he ranks the 11 songs on Madam X's debut album, We Reserve the Right, from 1984.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from Madam X's sophomore album, Monstrosity, from 2017. Music in this episode by: Kingdom Come Autograph Madam X Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

Send a textHello 2026! Lovely to be in you AND lovely to welcome today's podcast star Dr Erin Harrington, Senior Lecturer Above Bar at Canterbury University. An academic at Penny's alma mater (which apparently means nourishing mother...) Erin is one of Showy Ovaries' cleverest interviewees yet, keeping Penny on her toes following her quicksilver brain. Her specialist topics are horror, gynaehorror (horror regarding women's bodies), children's stories (of course!) and cultural activism. She has published a book called Women, Monstrosity and Horror Film, is a trustee of The Word Festival in Christchurch, and is an incredibly prolific and respected reviewer through her own blog; Flat City Field Notes.Penny popped around to her central whare to chat all things fleshy, where they delved into what it is to live with bi-polar disorder and the treatment that saved her life, getting an endometriosis diagnosis and why her holding a microphone could look pornographic. Oh and blood, guts, intestines and chainsaw massacres. Natch. Support the show

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump administration's bulldozing of DOJ systems.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Supporta BLMP genom att bli en patron! Spana in de olika alternativen på http://www.patreon.com/blmetalpodcast Eller bidra genom att swisha: 0708-961174 För de som står i begrepp att rocka! Mycket missnöje! Playlist: Raven - The Pack is Back Exxûl - Walls Of Endless Darkness Grave Gnosis - Scars of Devotion Monstrosity - The Colossal Rage Chthe'ilist - Passage into the Xexanotth Speeder - Shut Up And Gimme A Beer Tulus - Salme II Broder Daniel - Shoreline I samarbete med Medborgarskolan.

On this episode of Into The Necrosphere, I continue my countdown of the best metal albums of the past twelve months. Joining me for part two is my brother in the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Karl Hikara—host of the excellent Sol Nox podcast, with new episodes dropping every Thursday and Sunday. Karl unleashes his Top 10 albums of 2025, while I rip through numbers 20–11 on my own year-end list of the best in metal. Then on this week's news rant, I break down new singles from Vreid, Witch Ripper, Saasta, Exodus, Monstrosity, and Uada, deliver my verdict on Megadeth's alleged final album, and dissect their controversial cover of Metallica's “Ride The Lightning.” PLUS — a deranged electro-weasel gets dunked on my Swirly of the Week.   Please support the bands featured on this podcast: Trivax:  https://trivax.bandcamp.com/    Lamp Of Murmuur:  https://lampofmurmuur.bandcamp.com/    Tombs:  https://tombscult.bandcamp.com/  Akercocke:  https://akercocke.bandcamp.com/    Visit intothenecrosphere.com for episode playlists, contact information and more.   Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and track reviews! Follow me on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the other podcasts by the Horsemen Of the Podcasting Apocalypse:  Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

Send us a text    Part 2 of our interview with Lee Harrison. On this episode we are joined by Lee Harrison — drummer, guitarist, and bassist (Monstrosity, ex-Malevolent Creation, ex-Terrorizer, ex-Midnight, ex-Submission). Lee will hangs out for hours on The Morgue to talk about his musical journey spanning over 37 years. We'll also discuss the upcoming Monstrosity record "Screams From Beneath The Surface" , and much more. See you at the Morgue! Music:Monstrosity- Remnants of Divination Terrorizer- Conflict and Despair Monstrosity -Slaves and Masters Monstrosity- Fatal Millennium Monstrosity - Chemical Reaction Monstrosity- The Inhuman Race Terrorizer- Devastate Midnight-The Last Forever  contact: thetampamorgue@gmail.com  The Tampa Morgue Podcast can be found on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and most places you listen to your podcasts.  

Send us a textThis episode we are joined by Lee Harrison — drummer, guitarist, and bassist (Monstrosity, ex-Malevolent Creation, ex-Terrorizer, ex-Midnight, ex-Submission). Lee will hangs out for hours on The Morgue to talk about his musical journey spanning over 37 years. We'll also discuss the upcoming Monstrosity record "Screams From Beneath The Surface" , and much more. See you at the Morgue!Music:Monstrosity- Burden Of EvilTerrorizer- Trench of Corruption Monstrosity-The Colossal Rage Malevolent Creation- Epileptic SeizureMonstrosity-Immense MalignancyMonstrosity-Manic contact: thetampamorgue@gmail.com  The Tampa Morgue Podcast can be found on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and most places you listen to your podcasts.  

The guys deep dive into the incredibly profitable world of Jellycats, Atlassian’s share price crashes 28% in a month and Adam does (another) victory lap, King’s Counsels score a payrise, Adelaide Writers Festival collapses under the weightr of massive taxpayer funding, Jessy Wu comes on to talk about the death of SXSW Sydney and Adam’s joyful new passport experience. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock Star Dale Bozzio (from "Missing Persons") Has Had a Wild Life! Monstrosity host David Race gets to the bottom of "Missing Persons" lead singer Dale Bozzio's life stories, and they're unreal!  Then a paranormal author pops on with a list of haunted hotels and restaurants. Never miss an episode of Monstrosity. Simply subscribe for free on whatever platform you listen t the show on. You should also share the show with all of your friends on social media, and you should check out MonstrosityPodcast.com for merch, backstage pass access, and much more.    

To kick off the new year, besties Stacy and Daynah revisit Clash of the Titans — not as nostalgia, but as a cultural artifact. From Medusa's distorted origin story to the unchecked entitlement of male heroes, we unpack how victim-blaming, punishment, and “boys will be boys” logic are baked into Greek mythology. What starts as a fun rewatch quickly becomes a reckoning with who gets punished, who gets excused, and why these stories still shape how we understand power today. If you've ever loved a movie and later realized it aged… poorly, this one's for you. 00:00 | Welcome & framing the rewatch 06:00 | Nostalgia vs. reality 12:00 | Medusa and victim-blaming myths 19:00 | Perseus, privilege, and hero entitlement 26:00 | Monstrosity, beauty, and punishment 33:00 | 1980s ratings, nudity, and blind spots 38:00 | Greek mythology as soap opera 42:00 | Why revisiting old stories matters Find Stacy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠realeverything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/realstacytoth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missionmakersart.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠missionalchemists.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some previous grant research revealed the importance of accounting for dehumanization in interreligious conflict, and this was confirmed by the work of the late neuroscientist Emile Bruneau who encouraged those working in peacemaking to account for elements like this. My work in monster theory also played a part in my understanding, and therefore I was pleased to find David Livingstone Smith account for this in his book Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization (Harvard University Press, 2021).  In this podcast, Smith and I dive down into a specific element of dehumanization which he has called "demonizing dehumanization." David Livingstone Smith: https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/  Making Monsters: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674545564  My prior podcast with Smith on dehumanization and Making Monsters: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-aszpp-10f8c92  You can listen to Multifaith Matters on your favorite podcast platform, including Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Learn more about our work at https://www.multifaithmatters.org. Support this work: One-time donation: https://multifaithmatters.org/donate Become my patron: https://patron.podbean.com/johnwmorehead

It is human nature to fear what we don't understand. Sadly, some of God's most exquisite creatures have been turned into “monsters” because of it. Today, guest speaker and musical artist Rev. Kit Holmes dives into how to rekindle our childlike wonder and curiosity so we see how deeply connected we are to all of God's creations. 

What if the only people who can save you look more like monsters than the threats you fear? We dive into Claymore's bleak, beautiful world to explore how a secret Organization forges half-human warriors, why townsfolk call them silver-eyed witches, and what it really costs to wield Yoki without losing yourself. Along the way, we pull apart the show's stark palette and austere tone, showing how the lack of color is a feature—not a flaw—that keeps you on edge in a society stalked by shapeshifting Yoma.We walk through Claire's origin and the choice that sets her apart: taking Teresa's flesh makes her one‑fourth Yoma, granting a wider margin of control and a terrifying upper limit she can touch without fully Awakening. That thread weaves into a larger conversation about identity, restraint, and revenge, with Raki's presence anchoring Claire's humanity. We also unpack the mechanics behind Yoki and Awakening, why early experiments with male warriors failed more often, and how the series uses fear to police both saviors and civilians. If you've ever compared Claymore to The Witcher, you're not wrong—shared DNA runs through body-altering rites, social exile, and the moral math of becoming monstrous to slay monsters.Then we get honest about adaptation. The anime's infamous, anime‑original ending undercuts the looming threat of the Abyssal Ones and chops out critical journeys that the manga handles with patience and purpose. We lay out why the print story sings—better pacing, deeper stakes, true consequences—and why a modern, faithful reboot could thrive with today's appetite for dark fantasy. Whether you loved the show's brutal fights or bounced off its bleakness, there's a richer narrative waiting on the page.Hit play to hear our verdicts, our best watch‑or‑read roadmap, and where Claymore sits among demon‑slaying classics. If you enjoy smart dives into anime worldbuilding, character arcs, and adaptation pitfalls, follow the show, share this episode with a friend, and drop us a review telling us: should Claymore get a full reboot or remain a gray‑toned classic?Text us for feedback and recommendations for future episodes!Support the showWe thank everyone for listening to our podcast! We hope to grow even bigger to make great things happen, such as new equipment for higher-quality podcasts, a merch store & more! If you're interested in supporting us, giving us feedback and staying in the loop with updates, then follow our ZONE Social Media Portal to access our website, our Discord server, our Patreon page, and other social media platforms! DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions shared within are those of the speaker. We encourage everyone to do their own research and to experience the content mentioned at your own volition. We try not to reveal spoilers to those who are not up to speed, but in case some slips out, please be sure to check out the source material before you continue listening!Stay nerdy and stay faithful,- J.B.Subscribe to "Content for Creators" on YouTube to listen to some of the music used for these episodes!

Werewolf horror collides with hunting gone wrong in a full-moon revenge tale that turns a quiet farmhouse into a home-invasion nightmare. Two friends take a shot in the dark woods and trigger a relentless payback—amber eyes at the window, claws at the door, and a family debt that must be paid before dawn. Expect cinematic suspense, survival horror, and a sharp morality play about guilt, guns, and what stalks the tree line when the moon is high. This Weekly Spooky horror podcast episode delivers a tightly wound scary short story with werewolves, transformation, and folklore-tinged terror—perfect for fans of audio horror and creature features. Follow, rate, and share to keep the fear flowing—new nightmares every week on Weekly Spooky.Gone Hunting — by Morgan MooreSupport the show AND get delicious coffee for a creepy night in at 25% off using code “SPOOKY”https://savorista.com/discount/SPOOKY

Trauma může fungovat jako spekulativní evoluční linka, ze které se rodí nové více-než-lidské bytosti a alter ega. V sedmém díle podcastu Raut diskutujeme s umělkyněmi Miriamou Kardošovou a Tinou Hrevušovou o autofikčních metodách v performanci a o vyobrazování citlivého obsahu v bezpečném prostoru galerie.—Epizodou vás provází Ester Grohová a Nela Pietrová. Dramaturgem podcastu je Max Dvořák. Zvukový obal vytvořila Ester Grohová. Zvukový mix a mastering dělal Ondřej Holý. Vizuální identitu pro celou sérii navrhlo studio Day Shift Office, food design pro doprovodné fotografie připravila Barbora Gábová ve spolupráci s Františkou Malaskovou, Annou Kameníkovou a Natálií Košťálovou (Bláznivé bruschetty). Fotografkou série je Viktorie Macánová. Podcast vzniká díky finanční podpoře Ministerstva kultury České republiky. Hlavním partnerem tranzit.cz je nadace ERSTE. IG @tranzit.cz@biennale.matterof.artFB @tranzit.cz@biennale.matterof.artWEB https://matterof.art/cz/podcast-raut-2025

Democrats are having a full meltdown over President Trump adding a ballroom to the White House. Not only is the ballroom privately funded, but by the time it is finished it will be for future presidents to enjoy rather than himself. Maria Shriver is somehow heartbroken and Hillary Clinton, of all people, got roasted for even commenting considering her husband's actions in the oval office. In Chicago, Obama's death star/North Korean guard tower a.k.a. his presidential library is one of the most hideous things to look at and a perfect representation of his hideous presidency. Speaker Johnson is dunking on Democrat minority whip leader by playing her clip on repeat outside his office. The clip in which she said American families will suffer so we can have political leverage. Our panel weighs in on all this and more, plus this week's winners and losers. Featuring: Adam Guillette President | Accuracy In Media https://aim.org/ Alex Swoyer Reporter | Washington Times https://www.washingtontimes.com/ Nan Hayworth, M.D. Former Congresswoman | New York, District 19 https://x.com/NanHayworth Today's show is sponsored by: Golden Age Fats Did you know you might be cooking with oils that were initially made to lubricate warships and industrial byproducts that were deemed unfit for human consumption. It was the corporations that labelled ultra-processed vegetable and canola oils as "healthy" alternatives to animals fats. This is entirely untrue, Golden Age Fats is 100 percent American-made, grass-fed beef tallow brings back the wholesome cooking our ancestors swore by. Packed with fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and healthy fatty acids, it's perfect for frying chicken, searing steaks, or roasting veggies, thanks to its high smoke point. Golden Age Fats is pure, no additives and no preservatives, just Midwest-crafted tallow from grass-fed cattle. If you're ready to get back to the basics just goto Goldenagefats.com/SEAN for 25% OFF your order. Zippix Zippix are nicotine infused toothpicks that are a convenient, great- tasting way to curb nicotine cravings without smoking or vaping. Anytime, anywhere, Zippix makes it easier and more discreet to get your fix. Available in 6 long-lasting flavors and in both 2mg and 3mg strengths, Zippix are perfect for flights, restaurants, sporting events, and anywhere smoking and vaping aren't allowed. Zippix are proudly made in the U.S.A. and are one of the most cost-effective nicotine products on the market. And if nicotine isn't for you, they also offer caffeine and B12 infused toothpicks for a quick energy boost. Ditch the cigarettes, ditch the vapes, and give your lungs a break with Zippix Toothpicks just head to ⁠https://zippixtoothpicks.com/⁠ and use code: SEAN for 10% OFF. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary Actress Morgan Fairchild Answers Great Questions! You have never heard Morgan Fairchild answer these questions. David Race gets inside stories about things no one else ever asked her about. Not Johnny, Lettermen, Stern, Kimmel, no one. Then we have a sketch artist and author on the show, who gets permission from ghosts and other paranormal creatures, to draw them. You read that right. Don't miss this, or any episode of Monstrosity, simply subscribe for free in whatever platform you listen on. Visit MonstrosityPodcast.com now for links to all platforms, social media, merch, and everything else about Monstrosity.   

A monumental defence display in Beijing sends a clear message to the world, and especially to Taiwan. The Australian’s Will Glasgow joins us to discuss the new hardware on display and how the presence of Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-Un, and even Australia's own Daniel Andrews played into Xi Jinping’s propaganda push. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: NICK MINOCK (Award-Winning WJLA ABC 7 Reporter) on NOVA Schools and Sears vs Spanberger FOX NEWS: Chicago Residents Call Obama Presidential Center a ‘Monstrosity’ — Costs Balloon From $330M to $830M 'FITTEST CABINET IN HISTORY?': RFK Jr., Hegseth Face Off in Impressive Pullup, Pushup Pentagon Showdown Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's worse, a Christianity exceedingly well aware of the devil... or a Christianity totally unaware of it? What's worse, the devil you know or the devil you don't? Did the devil make you do it? or did God in disguise? In this episode Dad and I undertake a historical survey of Christian understandings of the devil, where it's gone wrong, and (if such a thing is possible) how to speak of the devil aright. We're in our SEVENTH year! Show your support by becoming a Patron! Notes: 1. Related episodes: Nenilava, the Blumhardts, Jacques Ellul, Powers and Principalities, Howard Thurman 2. Ziegler, God's Adversary and Ours 3. Žižek and Milbank, The Monstrosity of Christ

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J. Petermen from Seinfeld (John O' Hurley) in-studio, meeting with a Yeti Researcher. You've Gotta Hear This!     On this episode of Monstrosity, David Race manages to get John O'Hurley ("J. Petermen" from Seinfeld), in conversation with Ron Morehead, a Yeti researcher who like "Petermen", has been to Katmandu! There's also great discussion of John and David's love of dogs, discussion about obscure fabrics, about Providence College, and the Doobie Brothers. Don't miss this or any other episode of Monstrosity, subscribe for free on whatever platform you listen on. You should also visit MonstrosityPodcast.com for links to all of the show's socials, merch, bonus content, pictures, and access to the free club "Backstage Pass" where you'll get insider info.  

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University of Georgia professor, Rafiki Jenkins, joins Doc and Mike to discuss the origins of human monstrosity (can a human be monstrous?) and how horror fictions presents and complicates history and American culture. We hope you have a fortunate Friday the 13th!   Jerry Rafiki Jenkins is Assistant Director of the Institute for African American Studies at the University of Georgia. Rafiki holds a doctorate in Literature from the University of California, San Diego, and his research focuses on Black speculative fiction and film, with an emphasis on horror, and future human studies. Rafiki is the author of Anti-Blackness and Human Monstrosity in Black American Horror Fiction (Ohio State UP, 2024) and The Paradox of Blackness in African American Vampire Fiction (Ohio State UP, 2019), and he co-edited, with Martin Japtok, Human Contradictions in Octavia E. Butler's Work (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) and Authentic Blackness/Real Blackness: Essays on the Meaning of Blackness in Literature and Culture (Peter Lang, 2011). Rafiki has also authored several book chapters, and his peer-reviewed articles appear in Pacific Coast Philology, Screening Noir, African American Review, Journal of Children's Literature, and Science Fiction Studies.     About this podcast: MONSTERS! They haunt our days and chill our dreaming nights, to paraphrase Emily Dickinson. There's not a population on earth that does not have its own unique monster stories to tell to frighten, but also to instruct on the nature of good and evil, right and wrong. But what happens when monsters get out of control, when the monstrous imagination starts to bleed over into the real world? What are the effects of monsters on real people's real lives? This podcast examines the histories and mysteries of some of our favorite monsters to unlock their secrets and expose their influence on our lives.   About the hosts: Michael Chemers (MFA, PhD) is a Professor of Dramatic Literature in the Department of Theater Arts at UC Santa Cruz. His work on monsters includes The Monster in Theatre History: This Thing of Darkness (London, UK: Routledge 2018). Dr. Chemers is the Founding Director of The Center for Monster Studies. Formerly the Founding Director of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramaturgy Program at Carnegie Mellon University, he joined the faculty of UCSC in 2012. He is also the author of Ghost Light: An Introductory Handbook for Dramaturgy (Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press, 2010) and Staging Stigma: A Critical Examination of the American Freak Show (New York: Palgrave MacMillan, 2007). Dr. Chemers is also an actor, a juggler, and a writer of drama. Mike Halekakis is an entrepreneur, business owner, internet marketer, software engineer, writer, musician, podcaster, and hardcore situational enthusiast. He is the co-founder of What We Learned, a company that specializes in compassionate training courses on complex adult subjects such as caregiving for people who are sick, planning for death, and administering after the loss of a loved one. He is also the CEO of Moneyfingers Inc., a company that trains people on how to successfully create, market, and sell products on the internet. When not burning the candle at both ends with a blowtorch, Mike loves video games, outdoor festivals, reading comics and novels, role-playing, writing and playing music, hanging out with the world's best cats, and spending time with his amazing wife and their collective worldwide friend-group.

Elon Musk hammered the GOP House over massive spending in the recently passed ‘big beautiful bill.' Meanwhile Pres. Trump slammed Rand Paul and other Senators opposed to the bill. A deep dive on all sides, and the importance of getting tax cuts into law. Plus all the morning's biggest news on the Wednesday Bob Rose Show for 6-4-25

The Poster Girl from 80's Every Teenage Boys Bedroom Wall- Heather Thomas! Heather Thomas from "The Fall Guy", "Zapped", and every 80's teenage boys fantasies, joins David Race on this episode of Monstrosity! They discuss Heather's career, her fishing habit, how a ghost saved her from a home invasion, and much more! Then David is joined by Bigfoot researcher Amy Bue, with the latest Bigfoot news from the Olympic Project. Don't miss this or any episode of Monstrosity. Simply subscribe for free on whatever platform you listen on! Also, visit MonstrosityPodcast.com for links to all of the show's social media, as we as David Race's socials. You'll also find links on MonstrosityPodcast.com to great show merch, and to the brand-new Monstrosity "Backstage Pass", which is FREE to join! 

In this episode of It's A Mimic! patreon, the panel of Dungeon Masters talks about one of the most unfair characters from lore, and how she has been turned into one of the most dangerous monsters in the early tiers of 5th Edition! Disclaimer 0:00 Opening Theme and Intro 1:00 Real World Lore 3:32 Medusa and Theran Medusas 22:54 Undercity Medusa 32:02 Final Discussion 34:19 Outro 53:02 Closing Theme 56:25 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Social: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Email at info@itsamimic.com Dungeon Master 1:  Pepperina Sparklegem Dungeon Master 2:  Kasi Just Kasi Dungeon Master 3:  Megan Lengle Written by:  Pepperina Sparklegem and Adam Nason Director:  Pepperina Sparklegem and Adam Nason Editor:  Adam Nason Executive Producer:  Adam Nason Intro/Outro Music by:  Cory Wiebe All other music provided by Tyler Gibson at https://www.instagram.com/melodicasmusic Logo by:  Katie Skidmore at https://www.instagram.com/clementineartportraits/ This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products. Artwork included in this episode's video visualizations is published and/or owned by Wizards of the Coast.

Listen to the No Chingues crew talk about all of the day's chingaderas: ·     JUST THE TIP: Bezos Dick Rocket Goes to Space·     Just Call Us Feminist Astronaut Icons Changing the World: Gayle King, Katy Perry, and Lauren Sanchez·     Are Erika Sanchez and Lauren Sanchez Cousins?·     Yachty Inspirations: You Too Can Yacht·     Bezos: Champagne Party Pooper·     Erika Sends Strays At the Swifties?·     “Have You Ever Been Rich?”·     Kanye's Fame Addiction: Swastikas, Klan Outfits, and Abuse Announcements·     What Do You Do With Shitty Artists We Used to Like? Michael Jackson, Kanye, and Bill Cosby·     Just Dabbling in Monstrosities?·     JD Vance's Haircut·     A Pope, A Couch, and A Vice President Walk Into A Pair…·     Erika and Martin Lose Many Prongs·     Mexicans: Bolillo Bread Cures Fear·     Salchicha V Weenie-huh·     Struggle Meal Olympics: Weenie Flauta V Weenie Con Huevo·     Rapper Juvenile is From Durango-Huh·     “Encased Meats Are Native”·     “Her Salchichas Were All Out”·     We Don't Study Abroad…·     Just Some Funny Euthanasia Banter·     ICE and The Growing War on Brown Immigrants·     Kilmer Abrego Garcia·     Due Process? What's That?·     Standing On Balls·     Lazy, Fake Accusations of Anti-Semitism Used to Shield and Protect Apartheid·     Whiteness: Dehumanizing Latinos AND Folding Them Into Whiteness?·     “Prong Pruh-Prong Prong-Prong”·     Spanish in English·     “I Knew a Girl With Mono”·     The Pod Explores Masculinity·     Roddy's Just Out Here Cooking·     Flying Ding-a-lings·     Challenging Toxic Men To Fisticuffs·     Salchicha and Totoloynga·     We Found a Book Ban We Can Get BehindWe have no idea what we're doing... but we're keeping it moving with the unearned confidence of a mediocre White man!¯_(ツ)_/¯Listen, subscribe, share, and leave a five-star review! (or go to hell).Follow The No Chingues Crew on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, BlueSky, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Martin Malecho – BlueSky TikTok, Threads

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On today's episode we are LIVE from WonderCon with creature actor, Trevor Newlin! Trevor is best known for his work as the Xenomorph in "Alien: Romulus", The Monstrosity in "Smile 2", a Wookie in The Mandalorian, and most recently the Chip (in demon form) in the 2025 Slamdance hit, "Portal to Hell"! I've become more and more familiar with Trevor's work and was thrilled to have him on the live WonderCon show.  I talked with Trevor about growing up in Texas and his early ambitions of being a paleontologist, what dinosaur he would want to play in Jurassic Park, his fascination with being a voice actor, how he got into creature acting, our mutual love for Doug Jones, getting cast as the Xenomorph, the crazy costume for The Monstrosity, playing demon Richard Kind in Portal to Hell, your Q&A, and more! A huge Thank You to Trevor Newlin for taking the time to make the drive to Anaheim to join me at WonderCon! Also, a huge thank you to everybody who came out to the show and asked questions. All of you had such great questions and it really made it a lot of fun! Make sure to follow Trevor on all of the links at www.onthemicpodcast.com so you can find out what creature he is playing next! Thank you for having us, WonderCon!  Thank you, Trevor!  Enjoy the episode!

Sarah Stang, editor, joins Jana Byars to talk about Monstrosity in Games and Play (Amsterdam UP, 2024). Monsters fascinate us. From ancient folklore to contemporary digital games, they are at the core of the stories we tell. They reflect our fears, deepest desires, and the monstrosity hidden within ourselves. Monsters hold a mirror to our contemporary society and reveal who we truly are.  This edited collection examines monsters and monstrosity in games and play. Monsters are a key feature of most games: we fight, kill, and eat them--and sometimes, we become them. However, monsters in games and play are not only entertaining but also a reflection of the monstrosity of our world. In this book, twenty-two scholars explore how themes such as mental health, colonialism, individualism, disability, gender, sexuality, racism, and exclusion are reflected in the monsters we interact with in games, play, and our daily lives both online and offline. Monstrosity in Games and Play is recommended to readers interested in the monstrous in contemporary game cultures and their surrounding societies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Yet Another Legendary Rock Star on Monstrosity! This time "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" guitarist, Trevor Rabin of "YES" stops by. This interview is high octane and out of control! But full of great questions answered by Trevor! Then later in the episode, UFO author Preston Dennett from TV's "Ancient Aliens" comes on, and answers non-typical UFO questions! Don't miss this or any episode of Monstrosity. Simply subscribe for free wherever you listen to podcasts! Much more info, merch, pictures, and links to all social media channels can be viewed on MonstrosityPodcast.com    

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Whitney Dirks joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Monstrosity, Bodies, and Knowledge in Early Modern England: Curiosity to See and Behold (Amsterdam University Press, 2024). In 1680, the poor cottager Mary Herring gave birth to conjoined twins. At two weeks of age, they were kidnapped to be shown for money, and their deaths shortly thereafter gave rise to a four-year legal battle over ownership and income. The Herring twins' microhistory weaves throughout this book, as the chapter structure alternates between the family's ordeal and the broader cultural context of how so-called 'monstrous births' (a contemporary term for deformed humans and animals) were discussed in cheap print, exhibited in London's pubs and coffeehouses, examined by the Royal Society, portrayed in visual culture, and litigated in London's legal courts. This book ties together social and medical history, Disability Studies, and Monster Studies to argue that people discussed unusual bodies in early modern England because they provided newsworthy entertainment, revealed the will of God, and demonstrated the internal workings of Nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Whitney Dirks joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Monstrosity, Bodies, and Knowledge in Early Modern England: Curiosity to See and Behold (Amsterdam University Press, 2024). In 1680, the poor cottager Mary Herring gave birth to conjoined twins. At two weeks of age, they were kidnapped to be shown for money, and their deaths shortly thereafter gave rise to a four-year legal battle over ownership and income. The Herring twins' microhistory weaves throughout this book, as the chapter structure alternates between the family's ordeal and the broader cultural context of how so-called 'monstrous births' (a contemporary term for deformed humans and animals) were discussed in cheap print, exhibited in London's pubs and coffeehouses, examined by the Royal Society, portrayed in visual culture, and litigated in London's legal courts. This book ties together social and medical history, Disability Studies, and Monster Studies to argue that people discussed unusual bodies in early modern England because they provided newsworthy entertainment, revealed the will of God, and demonstrated the internal workings of Nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Whitney Dirks joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Monstrosity, Bodies, and Knowledge in Early Modern England: Curiosity to See and Behold (Amsterdam University Press, 2024). In 1680, the poor cottager Mary Herring gave birth to conjoined twins. At two weeks of age, they were kidnapped to be shown for money, and their deaths shortly thereafter gave rise to a four-year legal battle over ownership and income. The Herring twins' microhistory weaves throughout this book, as the chapter structure alternates between the family's ordeal and the broader cultural context of how so-called 'monstrous births' (a contemporary term for deformed humans and animals) were discussed in cheap print, exhibited in London's pubs and coffeehouses, examined by the Royal Society, portrayed in visual culture, and litigated in London's legal courts. This book ties together social and medical history, Disability Studies, and Monster Studies to argue that people discussed unusual bodies in early modern England because they provided newsworthy entertainment, revealed the will of God, and demonstrated the internal workings of Nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Burdorff joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Maternity, Monstrosity and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare (Amsterdam University Press, 2025). This work uses an adaptation of monster theory to rethink the foundations of epic-heroic immortality. Rather than focusing on a specific monster or monsters, the author identifies the "belly-monstrous" as a crucial point of intersection between mothers and warriors in traditional narratives of the Trojan War. Identifying the gestating/digesting belly as the center of the Iliadic world, this groundbreaking approach disrupts androcentric readings of the Iliadic warrior and his ethos, emphasizing the crucial role of female suffering in the generation and preservation of immortal legacy. The author reconsiders ancient Greek depictions of the Trojan War and its aftermath, including Homeric epic and the tragedies of Aeschylus and Euripides, and illuminates the cohesive patterning of Shakespeare's "mother-warrior" plays, which place inherited Iliadic-belly-monstrous motifs in conversation with cultural anxieties of late Elizabethan England. With meticulous scholarship and captivating analysis, Maternity, Monstrosity, and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare redefines the relationship between mothers and warriors in the Iliadic-heroic ideal, paving the way for new interpretations of war, grief, and immortal glory in a broad range of literary and cultural contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Sara Burdorff joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Maternity, Monstrosity and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare (Amsterdam University Press, 2025). This work uses an adaptation of monster theory to rethink the foundations of epic-heroic immortality. Rather than focusing on a specific monster or monsters, the author identifies the "belly-monstrous" as a crucial point of intersection between mothers and warriors in traditional narratives of the Trojan War. Identifying the gestating/digesting belly as the center of the Iliadic world, this groundbreaking approach disrupts androcentric readings of the Iliadic warrior and his ethos, emphasizing the crucial role of female suffering in the generation and preservation of immortal legacy. The author reconsiders ancient Greek depictions of the Trojan War and its aftermath, including Homeric epic and the tragedies of Aeschylus and Euripides, and illuminates the cohesive patterning of Shakespeare's "mother-warrior" plays, which place inherited Iliadic-belly-monstrous motifs in conversation with cultural anxieties of late Elizabethan England. With meticulous scholarship and captivating analysis, Maternity, Monstrosity, and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare redefines the relationship between mothers and warriors in the Iliadic-heroic ideal, paving the way for new interpretations of war, grief, and immortal glory in a broad range of literary and cultural contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Sara Burdorff joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Maternity, Monstrosity and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare (Amsterdam University Press, 2025). This work uses an adaptation of monster theory to rethink the foundations of epic-heroic immortality. Rather than focusing on a specific monster or monsters, the author identifies the "belly-monstrous" as a crucial point of intersection between mothers and warriors in traditional narratives of the Trojan War. Identifying the gestating/digesting belly as the center of the Iliadic world, this groundbreaking approach disrupts androcentric readings of the Iliadic warrior and his ethos, emphasizing the crucial role of female suffering in the generation and preservation of immortal legacy. The author reconsiders ancient Greek depictions of the Trojan War and its aftermath, including Homeric epic and the tragedies of Aeschylus and Euripides, and illuminates the cohesive patterning of Shakespeare's "mother-warrior" plays, which place inherited Iliadic-belly-monstrous motifs in conversation with cultural anxieties of late Elizabethan England. With meticulous scholarship and captivating analysis, Maternity, Monstrosity, and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare redefines the relationship between mothers and warriors in the Iliadic-heroic ideal, paving the way for new interpretations of war, grief, and immortal glory in a broad range of literary and cultural contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Sara Burdorff joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Maternity, Monstrosity and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare (Amsterdam University Press, 2025). This work uses an adaptation of monster theory to rethink the foundations of epic-heroic immortality. Rather than focusing on a specific monster or monsters, the author identifies the "belly-monstrous" as a crucial point of intersection between mothers and warriors in traditional narratives of the Trojan War. Identifying the gestating/digesting belly as the center of the Iliadic world, this groundbreaking approach disrupts androcentric readings of the Iliadic warrior and his ethos, emphasizing the crucial role of female suffering in the generation and preservation of immortal legacy. The author reconsiders ancient Greek depictions of the Trojan War and its aftermath, including Homeric epic and the tragedies of Aeschylus and Euripides, and illuminates the cohesive patterning of Shakespeare's "mother-warrior" plays, which place inherited Iliadic-belly-monstrous motifs in conversation with cultural anxieties of late Elizabethan England. With meticulous scholarship and captivating analysis, Maternity, Monstrosity, and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare redefines the relationship between mothers and warriors in the Iliadic-heroic ideal, paving the way for new interpretations of war, grief, and immortal glory in a broad range of literary and cultural contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Sara Burdorff joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Maternity, Monstrosity and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare (Amsterdam University Press, 2025). This work uses an adaptation of monster theory to rethink the foundations of epic-heroic immortality. Rather than focusing on a specific monster or monsters, the author identifies the "belly-monstrous" as a crucial point of intersection between mothers and warriors in traditional narratives of the Trojan War. Identifying the gestating/digesting belly as the center of the Iliadic world, this groundbreaking approach disrupts androcentric readings of the Iliadic warrior and his ethos, emphasizing the crucial role of female suffering in the generation and preservation of immortal legacy. The author reconsiders ancient Greek depictions of the Trojan War and its aftermath, including Homeric epic and the tragedies of Aeschylus and Euripides, and illuminates the cohesive patterning of Shakespeare's "mother-warrior" plays, which place inherited Iliadic-belly-monstrous motifs in conversation with cultural anxieties of late Elizabethan England. With meticulous scholarship and captivating analysis, Maternity, Monstrosity, and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare redefines the relationship between mothers and warriors in the Iliadic-heroic ideal, paving the way for new interpretations of war, grief, and immortal glory in a broad range of literary and cultural contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/folkore

Sara Burdorff joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Maternity, Monstrosity and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare (Amsterdam University Press, 2025). This work uses an adaptation of monster theory to rethink the foundations of epic-heroic immortality. Rather than focusing on a specific monster or monsters, the author identifies the "belly-monstrous" as a crucial point of intersection between mothers and warriors in traditional narratives of the Trojan War. Identifying the gestating/digesting belly as the center of the Iliadic world, this groundbreaking approach disrupts androcentric readings of the Iliadic warrior and his ethos, emphasizing the crucial role of female suffering in the generation and preservation of immortal legacy. The author reconsiders ancient Greek depictions of the Trojan War and its aftermath, including Homeric epic and the tragedies of Aeschylus and Euripides, and illuminates the cohesive patterning of Shakespeare's "mother-warrior" plays, which place inherited Iliadic-belly-monstrous motifs in conversation with cultural anxieties of late Elizabethan England. With meticulous scholarship and captivating analysis, Maternity, Monstrosity, and Heroic (Im)mortality from Homer to Shakespeare redefines the relationship between mothers and warriors in the Iliadic-heroic ideal, paving the way for new interpretations of war, grief, and immortal glory in a broad range of literary and cultural contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Ryan and Ben talk about the new Undead, Monstrosities, Aberrations, and Fey videos then discuss how to switch your current campaign to the new 2024 rules. Community Pages: Undead preview video; Undead video summary; Monstrosities preview video; Monstrosities video summary; Aberrations and Oozes preview video; Aberrations and Oozes video summary; Fey preview video; Fey video … Continue reading "Episode 127 – Monster Manual Sneak Peeks and Swapping to 2024"

This week on the #teakink Podcast, Eva Oh sits down with Mathilde Friis, curator and PhD researcher of art, sexuality, and sex work. We follow Mathilde into her early days, researching in a sex shop, and delve into the creative process behind sex work. We discover the contradictions in how society commodifies creativity while stigmatizing sex, and explore topics like slut-shaming on social media and the range of artistic interpretations of sex work. Mathilde also reflects on purity, danger, cultural etiquette, and why sexuality continues to spark controversy, challenging societal notions of monstrosity and taboo along the way. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/evaoh More on Eva Oh: https://eva-oh.com HIGHLIGHTS: Here are the timestamps for the video episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Welcome. What is #teakink (00:23) - Mathilde Friis, Curator and PhD Researcher on Artwork, Sexuality and Sex Work (01:40) - Mathilda's Interest in the Contradictions of Sexuality (03:40) - Doing Research in a Sex Shop (05:12) - Slut Shaming Research and Social Media (06:00) - Returning to Sexuality after a Commercial Art Gallery (08:00) - The 'Working Girls' Exhibition (10:15) - The Creative Practice of Sex Work (17:00) - How Society Allows us to Define and Commodify Creativity (20:30) - Sex Worker Honesty and Range in Artistic Interpretation (24:15) - How to Work with Sex Workers When You're Not One (31:00) - Purity, Danger ad Cultural Etiquette (35:00) - Why Does Sexuality Attract Controversy? (39:10) - What is Considered a Monstrosity in Current Society? (40:18) - Commodifying the Space Around Sexuality but not Sex Itself, on Meta (43:40) - Mathilda's Ambitions for Art and Sexuality

More from the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual. Undead and Monstrosities are on the menu. Also the Dragon Dice. A great game with a storied history.

On this episode of Mothboys, The boys celebrate Christmas, when they chat about the creepy Bremerton Monstrosity and the insanity that is the Crazy Critter Of Bald Mountain. Also lots of solid info about Hallmark Christmas Movie Hunks, Insurance, and Verne Troyer.Mothboys is sponsored by:Visit Braxton, WV-Braxton County, West Virginia is Home of the Flatwoods Monster, as well as sightings of Bigfoot, UFO's  and ghosts… Visit the link above for more information on all the wonderful things that Braxton County offers.Follow along on our moth-journey on Instagram at @mothboyspodcast and on Facebook at Mothboys.

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Rene Benton, the versatile guitarist who has taken the music world by storm. From his roots in Omaha, Nebraska, to touring 38 states and 50 countries, Rene has worked with an impressive array of artists, including Rock and Roll legends, Pop stars, and Grammy award winners. In this episode, Rene shares his inspiring journey, from his early influences to his current projects and collaborations. Tune in to discover the incredible story behind this guitar maestro and his remarkable discography.There aren't many guitarists who possess the versatility as Rene Benton. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, his musical influences ranges from progressive rockers Kansas to the sophisticated funk of the Ohio Players. After a stint in the Marine Corps, Rene decided to dedicate his energy towards music. Touring extensively throughout the United States and abroad(38 states and 50 countries to date), he has produced an astounding resume which includes Rock and Roll legends, such as Chubby Checker band; Pop Star artists, such as Sweden's Gigi Hamilton, with Warner EMI; and, Columbia Records recording artist – Fishbone through recording, to name a few. More recent performances include collaborations with Tuhran Terrell (keyboardist/Anita Baker), Jerome “Stixx” Davis (drummer/LaFace/Arista recording artist Tony Rich); singer Hunter Gerard (soap opera star/General Hospital); and, Louie Louie (WTG recording artist , chart topping hit “Lap of Luxury”). Rene was also involved with the modern musical Dreamscape; created and performed by Steve Reed, percussionist for fusion jazz legends – The Rippingtons As well recording with Grammy award winning writer Sleepy Brown writer of the hit by Outkast (I like the way U move) and multiple performance with Grammy award winning bassist for Latin pop star Mark Anthony Mel Brown and Christian Rapcore band Junkyard Prophet and a faction of The Fortunes(UK 70's group that had the hit (“Here comes that rainy day feelin' Again”) Taking time to record his first full-length release, Rene employed expertise from Troy Johnson, bass; and, the dynamic drumming of Todd Roberson; both backing up the likes of Michael Lee Firkins (Shrapnel records alumni), Stephen Pearcy (former frontman of Ratt); and their own instrumental powerhouse JRZ System. The result was a throttle-filled carpet ride sounding like a fusion between Stevie Wonder and Tony MacAlpine. His follow up project Rene called on more musical friends such as, Philip Bynoe (bassist/Steve Vai, Nuno Bettencourt, and Mark Boals), and Atma Anur (drummer/Greg Howe, Cacophony , Vinnie Moore, Jason Becker), Kelly Conlon (bassist Death, Monstrosity, Azure Emote) Funk legend guitarist Charlie Singleton(Cameo) and drummer/producer Paul Vowell(Radioactive Chickenheads, Green Jelly, Sleepy Brown of Outkast) along with appearances by long time comrades Troy Johnson(bassist JRZ System) among others. Also recorded with Belizian/Central American superstar Andy Palacio who passed away shortly after those sessions. Discography: Expressions and Expressions Too, Rene Benton (Floodgate Entertainment Group); Gigi Hamilton (Warner EMI Sweden); DJ Suku (Avex Trax Japan); Wade Martin (JWS Enterprises UK/US); Makala Nikol (SRE Japan); Various Artist (Stonetree Records Belize); Junkyard Prophet (Independent); Stephanie Joy ( Independent). Stone Paxton(Sony Records) Sleepy Brown (Universal Records) Breekay(Independent) Angela Ferrari(Independent) Current Endorsements: Fryette Amplification; Digitech Corp.; Rocktron Signal Processors; KTS Titanium bridges; KXK Custom Guitars; Strictly 7 Guitars,Seymour Duncan Pickups; NADY Wireless Systems; GHS Strings; Q-Lighting; Morley Pedals; Techstar/Palmer speaker simulators; Voodoo Labs; Digital Music Corp, Gig-Fx pedals, Dava Pickshttps://renebenton.net/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

During the Victorian era, the display of differently abled humans, termed the Freak Show, was a hugely popular form of entertainment. Today this form of entertainment is nearly taboo, but the morbid fascination with disability and physical differences remains. Let's discuss why.