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PODCAST

Monstrology

Monstrology is a podcast that brings you the raw, unfiltered truth about monsters. It’s hosted by Will King, an actor, writer, and director, with an unusual obsession with monsters and spooky things. And Madryn McCabe, an actor, and A+ Nerd of the highest pedigree. Each episode we look at a new monster. Breaking down their historical origins, studying their use in pop culture, and getting an inside look at their life in an astonishingly candid interview with the monster itself.

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All Episodes

01:45:18

Yetis & Sasquatch! With Christopher Seeney & Corey...

Monstrology ·

2023/12/11

Will and Madryn spot the differences between Yetis and Sasquatch! We look at the Tibetan origins of the Yeti, and the crazy cryptid sightings of the North American Sasquatch. These elusive icons are known by many names: Bigfoot! Abominable Snowman! Yahoos! And they’ve certainly left their powerful prints on pop culture. This episode, we’re joined by TWO monsters, Snow (Christopher Seeney) and Biggie (Corey Palmer) who share their admiration for each other and Anjelica Huston, the secrets of the

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01:34:18

Unicorns! With Mona Hillis.

Monstrology ·

2023/11/27

Will and Madryn study the unique qualities of Unicorns! This long running equine beast has used its exceptionally sharp and sturdy horn to carve its own path, originating not from myth, but a fierce word of mouth! Approach with caution. This monster is only for the pure of heart. We talk about this creative creature’s dreamy appearances in pop culture, and find its magical influence in healing tropes, queer culture, and killer rampages. Finally, we’re joined by Opal Celeste (Mona Hillis) who tells

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02:08:58

The Golden Creatchie Results & A Guillermo Del Toro...

Monstrology ·

2023/11/13

Will reveals the results of the Golden Creatchies to Madryn live on the pod! Congrats to all the winners and runner ups! Monsters, the interns have your awards and are on the way... PLUS, in honor of winning best format in the Golden Creachies, we present a Creature Feature on award winning director, Guillermo del Toro! We look at his personal and professional influences, his extraordinary imagination and designs, and our fav quotes, before revealing our top kills, moments, creatures, and more! Pull

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01:25:46

The 50th Episode, 2nd Anniversary, Halloween Special!...

Monstrology ·

2023/10/30

Will and Madryn celebrate our 50th episode, the 2nd anniversary of the show, and HALLOWEEN, with another all guests bunker episode. We catch up with Feceus the Kraken, Ryder the Dragon, Skeleton 527, and Cupid, before being thrown into some high-stakes trivia! We also take some questions and comments from some surprize former guests (Gordon Harper, Sappho Hansen Smythe, Jordan Kennedy, and Christopher Seeney) on the Monster Phone Line. Finally, the monsters make their pitches for the Golden

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02:26:02

A Monstroliday Spook-tober Special: 13 Slashers to...

Monstrology ·

2023/10/17

It's a Monstroliday Spook-tober Special: 13 Slashers to Die For! Looking for something to watch this Halloween? Will and Madryn break down what makes a great Slasher movie, share their individual essential 10 slasher lists, and close the wound on close shaves that didn't make the cut. Unrelenting killers, iconic outfits, creative camerawork, and pitch-perfect settings, these films have it all. Finally, Will and Madryn fight to the death, and rank the official Monstrology Top 13 slashers. Check in

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02:00:02

Werewolves! With Tamlynn Bryson.

Monstrology ·

2023/10/02

Will and Madryn kick off Spooktober with Werewolves! We go sniffing for answers on this classic creature's origins, and track the beast through Gilgamesh gossip, Greek punishments, Nordic pelts, 16th century serial killers, and a whole Were-World of Madryn's monsters. This pop culture powerhouse has also evolved through many iconic trope-making monster movies, bringing us tons of terrific transformations, silver bullets, adolescent analogies, sports champions, moonlit makeovers, and well

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01:34:12

Fauns! With Mike Hogan.

Monstrology ·

2023/09/18

Will and Madryn guide you into the world of Fauns! Or is it Satyrs...? We uncover the history of these Greek and Roman counterparts, their godly origins, and some Pan(ic)ing historical details. This magical and musical monster has also inspired commercial campaigns, German hardcore folk groups, and multiple war-torn escapist fantasy films. Finally, we're joined by Ron (Mike Hogan), who shares his X-Men analogies, favourite horny hangouts, and the secret of the Goat-man. Plus, stick around to the

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01:47:04

Pegasus! With Sappho Hansen Smythe.

Monstrology ·

2023/09/04

Will and Madryn go stargazing for Pegasus! After a brief recap of our summer vacation, our monstrologists dig into the Greek history of this stud of a horse, the shared mythology with the lesser known hero Bellerophon, and the powers that made this flying phenom an A-grade talent. Pegasus also has pop culture galore! Hercules, portal horses, airlines, Nintendo knockoffs, and more... Finally, we're joined by THE Pegasus (Sappho Hansen Smythe), who talks us through their brand awareness, best meals,

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01:31:21

Creature Feature: The Predator Franchise!

Monstrology ·

2023/07/31

Will and Madryn go hunting for Predators, in another special edition Monstrology Creature Feature! We talk about our favourite performances in these action-packed pictures, and the legendary stories and designs that went into the making of this monster. Then we track the evolution of the Yautja, from 18th century menace, jungle dweller, city hunter, and beyond! And of course we dish out our Creatchie Award winners, best kills, heart stopping moments, and a few half decent Schwarzenegger impressions

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01:32:28

Beelzebub! With Gordon Harper.

Monstrology ·

2023/07/18

Will and Madryn summon the secrets of Beelzebub! The literal Lord of the Flies! We unpack the history of this gluttonous Prince of Darkness, from his fall from grace and banishment of the Prime Evils, to his formation of the Order of the Fly. This Supreme Monarch of the Inferno has inspired all sorts of pop culture, including a supernatural detective story, a Pick of Destiny, some mandatory school reading, an uncomfortable anime, and an epic science fiction story. Finally we're joined by B. Elliot

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01:35:33

Kraken! With Brandon Knox.

Monstrology ·

2023/07/03

Will and Madryn set sail into the waters of The Kraken! We dive into the Norse and Scandinavian history of this gigantic cephalopod, and track it's various sightings around the globe. This aquatic a-lister has also inspired numerous nautical films, tv shows, and video games, the newest NHL hockey team, a spiced rum, and a wonderfully titled song by The DreadNaughts. Finally, we're joined by Feceus (Brandon Knox), who teaches us about Kraken feeding cycles, the whale war, his alien interactions, and

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01:26:34

The Jersey Devil! With Jordan Kennedy.

Monstrology ·

2023/06/19

Will and Madryn track down the Jersey Devil! This classic cryptid dates back to the 1700s, and has over 299 years of sightings in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Is it the 13th child of Mrs. Leeds? A prehistoric creature? A stranger's (or soldier's) curse? We cover the devil's famous beef with Benjamin Franklin and Joseph Bonaparte, then dig into his appearances in tv, film, video games, cocktails, and more! Finally we're joined by Mevil (Jordan Kennedy), the Jersey Devil! Who reveals the secrets

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01:33:44

Fairies! With Brianna Love.

Monstrology ·

2023/06/05

Will and Madryn fly into the realm of Fairies! We cover the wide range of these preternatural pixies, graceful goddesses, and animalistic abominations, and the modern superstitions of their homeland. These lifelong luminaries have brightened all sorts of pop culture: from family oriented franchises, to unnatural insects, and sexy streaming tv. Finally, we’re joined by The Tooth Fairy (Brianna Love) who uncovers the truth behind tooth collecting, the value of your baby teeth, and may or may not be

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01:12:04

Creature Feature: Hayao Miyazaki!

Monstrology ·

2023/05/22

Will and Madryn unpack the wonderful work of Hayao Miyazaki in another special Creature Feature episode! Love Spirited Away? Princess Mononoke? My Neighbor Totoro!? This is the episode for you. We look at his history in animation, his core values as a story teller, and most importantly, his incredible character and creature designs with Studio Ghibli! Then we crown our “best kill” for the pacifist filmmaker, and our top 3 Creatchie awards winners. Get lost in nature with us this week, and celebrate

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01:22:28

Selkies! With Margaret Hild.

Monstrology ·

2023/05/08

Will and Madryn search the sea for Selkies! We get under the skin of these Scottish seal folk, and uncover their OG origins, anthropological explanations, and classic coat tales! We touch base on their impact on pop culture, from forest selkies to animated Oscar nominees. Finally, we're joined by Moire (Margaret Hild) who tells us about living land AND sea lives, her bucket-nudging meet cute, underwater fairies, and more!

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01:51:08

Vampires: Deep Cuts! With... An old friend?

Monstrology ·

2023/04/24

Will and Madryn sink our teeth back into Vampires, for our very first Deep Cuts episode! We start our deep dive into this mighty monster bloodbath with some little known vampire facts, and potential ancient origins from around the globe. Then we tap back into the endless well of vampire pop culture to touch base on campy high school heartthrobs, LA night life, a terrific trilogy, tabletop games, and our Pokémon of the week... Finally, we're joined by an old friend... (Christopher Seeney), who talks

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01:23:14

The Monstrology Mailbox!

Monstrology ·

2023/04/11

Will and Madryn open up the Monstrology Mailbox for the very first time! We warm up with some rapid fire Q&A, and then answer questions from our human and monster listeners across the globe. "What monsters could pull off a heist?" "If you could marry one monster, which would it be, and how would you propose?" "What's your favourite slop? Slop food, no mud, food slop?" Hear the answer to these questions and more, on this special behind the scenes fan friendly episode!

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01:19:34

The Sandman! With Andrew Gaunce.

Monstrology ·

2023/03/27

Will and Madryn catch up on sleep for an investigation into the Sandman! From Scandinavian stories to nefarious moon dwellers, this shapeshifting sand-slinger makes your dreams a reality. We dig into our favourite Sandman songs, tv, movies, and video games that feature this pop culture phenomenon. Finally, we’re joined by Z (Andrew Gaunce), who tells us about sandman society, sand logistics, eyeballs, and some conflict with a previous guest...

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01:33:31

Leprechauns! With Gordon Harper.

Monstrology ·

2023/03/14

Will and Madryn celebrate St Patrick’s Day by investigating the magical mischief of the Leprechaun! We discover the golden history, and lucky charms, of these crafty cobblers and their drunken counterparts. Then we dig into an iconic fey folk franchise, early career actors, cereal standouts, mascot madness, and more! Finally, we're joined by Finnigan Clover (Gordon Harper), who talks us through Leprechaun reproduction, curious currency, spellbound spit, and his favourite shoes.

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01:48:38

Creature Feature: The MCU!

Monstrology ·

2023/02/27

Will and Madryn take on the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe)! We talk about the OG Avengers, Kevin Feige’s influences, and the best cast actor… But most importantly, we talk monsters! What are the best creepy crawly creatures in this massive franchise? Find out as we highlight our favs, and give out the Creatchie Awards, on another special Creature Feature edition of Monstrology!

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