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PODCAST

The Monster in My Bed Podcast

Every month, Zoe Burgess and Tim Mendees take you on a journey through monster-romance cinema. From big-budget sci-fi to obscure anime, this is your go-to guide to teratophilia-related movies.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

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Episode 26 - La Belle et la Bête (1946)

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2026/03/29

Send us Fan Mail Join Tim & Zoe in shouting, "may the Devil himself splatter you with dung," as they dive into the first film adaptation of Beauty & the Beast with 'La Belle et la Bête' from 1946. After first looking at the source material, cast, & crew, they do a full commentary on the movie. Along the way, expect discourse on such thorny topics as gothic fantasy, corridor acting, Petrus Gonsalvus, pineapples as status symbols, and operatic flouncing. Direct Download - htt...

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Episode 25 - Dagon (2001)

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2026/02/27

Send a text We're back in tentacle territory this month as Tim & Zoe are joined by Rob Poyton, and his repertoire of bad puns, to get to grips with Stuart Gordon's classic, Dagon. Along with a look at the source material, H.P. Lovecraft's 'Shadow Over Innsmouth,' and a look at the cast & crew, they deliver a full plot commentary and analysis. Elsewhere, they chew over such gristle as European architecture, Sex & Lovecraft, splatstick, crappy hotels, and learn about Zoe's 'Troy' dr...

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Episode 24 - Species 3 (2004)

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2026/01/26

Send us a text For the show's second anniversary, Tim & Zoe return to the Species franchise for its critically mauled third entry. Along with the usual deep dive into the plot and themes, they look at the cast and crew, and chew over such topics as bad TV acting, silicone implants, tentacle goop, physical effects, and useless law enforcement in movies. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/18570753-episode-24-species-3-2004.mp3?download=true

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Episode 23 - Frankenstein (2025)

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2025/12/29

Send us a text This month, Tim & Zoe contemplate what it means to be monstrous as they do a deep dive into Guillermo del Toro's stylish adaptation of Shelly's Frankenstein. Along with an in-depth commentary, they look at the source material, cast, and production. Along the way, they discuss such meaty topics as sexy lurking, Vogue Magazine, porn parodies, other adaptations, and saucy fan fiction. They also discover a whole new meaning for the word, 'Gravitas!' Direct Download - ht...

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91:27

Episode 22 - The Summer Hikaru Died (Episodes 10-12)...

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2025/11/27

Join Tim & Zoe for their final look at Season 1 of the Netflix cosmic horror anime series, Summer Hikaru Died. Along with a scene-by-scene breakdown of the last three episodes, they look at differences to the Manga source material, and do a series wrap-up. Along the way, they mull over topics such as god hamsters, Gehenna, insect breeding, physical media, agents of chaos, and have a look at the recently dropped dub. Direct download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/18263...

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88:56

Episode 21 - The Summer Hikaru Died (Episodes 7-9)...

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2025/10/28

Join Tim & Zoe pondering the insignificance of Humanity as they dive into their third look at Netflix' cosmic horror anime series, The Summer Hikaru Died. After taking a final look at the voice cast, they go through episodes seven to nine and discuss such topics as psychological parenting tactics, Arthur Machen, school concerts, Lovecraft 101, & survival horror puzzles. Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/18088610-episode-21-the-summer-hikaru-died-episodes-7-...

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Episode 20 - The Summer Hikaru Died (Episodes 4-6)...

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2025/09/30

Join Tim & Zoe on the brink of an existential crisis as they return to The Summer Hikaru Died for episodes four to six. After looking at some more of the voice cast and having a delve into the novelisation, they deliver a full breakdown of the unfolding plot. Along the way, they discuss such topics as slushy flavourings, The Colour out of Space, wig ghosts, home economics, vending machines, Schrodinger's Cat, and Trigger's broom! Direct download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/epis...

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Episode 19 - The Summer Hikaru Died (Episodes 1-3)...

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2025/08/28

Join Tim & Zoe as they dive into the new Netflix horror anime series, The Summer Hikaru Died. This podcast looks at the first three episodes with more to follow in the coming months. After a look at the voice cast and its production, they deliver an in-depth look at the plot. Along the way, they discuss the source manga, regional dialects in Japan, Formless Lovecraftian abominations, Jarring theme music, Yokai, and hear Zoe's cicada impression! Direct download - https://www.buzzsp...

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Episode 18 - Legend (1985)

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2025/07/28

Tim and Zoe get to grips with Tim Curry's glittery horns this month as they do a deep dive into Ridley Scott's cult-classic dark fantasy flick, Legend. Along with an in-depth look at the cast and crew, they mull over topics such as the 007 stage at Pinewood, 70s & 80s 'kids' TV, goth makeovers, Tomb Raider puzzles, and the Tom Cruise WTF face. Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/17573465-episode-18-legend-1985.mp3?download=true

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Episode 17 - Call Me Tonight (1986)

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2025/06/23

Tim & Zoe are back in Lovecraftian territory this month with an in-depth look at 'Call Me Tonight,' an OVA from 1986. Along with their usual look at the cast & crew, they do a deep dive into the film itself. Elsewhere, they chew over such topics as random horror Easter Eggs, Freud, sex chat call centres, shoggoths, androgyny in Anime, and suffer through Tim's repertoire of masturbatory euphemisms! Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/17380477-episode-17-call-m...

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Episode 16 - Hellboy (2004)

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2025/05/29

In this episode, we leave behind obscure Anime and b-movies for the bright lights of Hollywood with Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy. Along with a full breakdown of the movie and look at the cast, crew, and production, we wrestle with such topics as De Vermis Mysteriis, Wolfenstein, Allo Allo, Firestarter, and Mountains of Madness. Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/17249007-episode-16-hellboy-2004.mp3?download=true

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Episode 15 - Demon City Shinjuku (AKA Monster City)...

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2025/04/24

We are back in anime territory this month with Yoshiaki Kawajiri's stylish 'Demon City Shinjuku,' where Tim & Zoe meet a rather sultry squid-lady. Along with the usual plot analysis and delve into the cast and crew, we wrestle with such topics as the VHS man on the market, SEGA boss-fight music, questionable dubbing choices, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and late 80s insults. Direct Download - Download MP3

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Episode 14 - The Lure (2015)

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2025/03/20

This time, Tim & Zoe dive into the unfathomable depths with the 2015 Polish horror musical, The Lure. Along with the usual delve into the cast & crew, they deliver a full plot breakdown and discuss such topics as 80s music videos, weird musicals, deep sea fish, Boxing Day sales, and elaborate stage sets. We are even treated to Zoe's dolphin impression! Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/16828481-episode-14-the-lure-2015.mp3?download=true

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Episode 13 - Species 2 (1998)

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2025/02/20

This time around, we take an in-depth look at the fun-but-flawed 1998 sequel to Species. As well as the usual plot analysis and look at the cast & crew, we chew over such topics as buddy cop tropes, flappy tentacles, tonal shifts, The X Files, space capitalism, and Ted Bundy. We also get to ponder the eternal question: Which alien sex monster goes on top? Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/16662195-episode-13-species-2-1998.mp3?download=true

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Episode 12 - Galaxy of Terror (1981)

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2025/01/15

It's time to live or die by the crystals as Tim & Zoe dive headfirst into the Roger Corman-produced, Galaxy of Terror. Along with an in-depth plot synopsis and look at the cast & crew, they chew over such topics as, Event Horizon, Wobbly Sets, Trauma Music, Ahegao, and Impromptu Kung-Fu!We also get to learn about Zoe's phobia of pink slime and hear Tim's repertoire of 'Street Fighter' impressions.Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/16442303-episode-12-galaxy-...

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Episode 11 - Possession (1981)

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2024/12/17

We are back into mind-bending cosmic horror territory this month as we are joined by comic book writer & filmaker, Thomas J. Campbell, to fathom the unfathomable cult classic, Possession. Along with our usual deep dive into cast & crew, and a full synopsis, we chew over such topics as art-house cinema, The Untamed, social decay, ballet, rubbish detectives, and overdosing on Yoga. Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/16294115-episode-11-possession-1981.mp3...

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Episode 10 - Strange Magic (2015)

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2024/11/25

We are in family-friendly territory for our tenth episode as we take a look at the George Lucas-headed animated musical Strange Magic. Along with the usual deep-dive into the cast, crew, plot, and themes of the film, we discuss bugs, edgelords, 80s eyeshadow, Ace Rimmer, jukebox musicals, and get to shout, "Oi, George, your Star Wars is showing!"Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/16169005-episode-10-strange-magic-2015.mp3?download=true

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Episode 09 - Inhuman Kiss (2019)

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2024/10/17

This month, we head to Thailand for a little bit of folk horror romance with Inhuman Kiss from Sitisiri Mongkolsiri. As we delve into the story of a boy who falls in love with a Krasue, we also dig deep into the cast and crew, and discuss such topics as 'Outrun' colour schemes, Dire Hollywood remakes, scary hair, cute tentacles, and Thai folklore. Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/episodes/15941130-episode-09-inhuman-kiss-2019.mp3?download=true

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Episode 08 - Wicked City (1987)

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2024/09/15

We return to Anime this month with a look at the classic 1987 film, Wicked City, from Yoshiaki Kawajiri & Hideyuki Kikuchi. Along with an in-depth summary and analysis, we take a look at the writers, animators, and voice artists, and discuss topics as random as Hentai Daleks, Helen McCarthy, Hardboiled Detectives, Vagina Dentata, Office Golf, and Soaplands...Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/15754967-episode-08-wicked-city-1987.mp3?download=true

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Episode 07 - Meridian: Kiss of the Beast (1990)

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2024/08/13

We are fully in b-movie territory this month with the direct-to-video classic from Charles Band, Meridian: Kiss of the Beast. Along with an in-depth synopsis and analysis of the film, we do a deep dive into its cast and production. Along the way, we chew over such meaty topics as Full Moon Pictures, Italy's "Monster Park," wobbly credits, Disney Princesses, 80s music videos, and ponder the age-old question, "Can a ghost make soup?" Direct Download - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2313260/15576201...

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