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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

01:42:33

Cupid! With Brandon Knox.

Monstrology ·

2023/02/13

Will and Madryn search for love in the form of Cupid! We follow his origins as a Greek god, Roman romantic, chubby cherub, and down and dirty demon. This iconic and literally Erotic (Eros!) matchmaker pops up in TV, terrifies in film, and makes a mean one-hit-wonder. Finally, we’re joined by Cupid himself (Brandon Knox), who introduces us to his love palace, details his dolphin swim routine, and talks us through the ideal Valentine's Day date!

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01:55:29

Hellhounds! With Richard Young.

Monstrology ·

2023/01/30

Will and Madryn follow the paw-prints of the Hellhound! Haunting hunter, gruesome guardian, sign of impending doom? We track the mythological and modern legacy of this fearsome black dog in all its glory. Then we dig into its pop culture appearances in detective stories, quick hits of horror, famous adaptations, brooding television, and more! Finally, we're joined by Cer-Ber-Us (Richard Young), the triple-headed hound of the underworld, who talks us through the merits of sharing, allergic

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01:45:45

Cyclops! With Jim Armstrong.

Monstrology ·

2023/01/16

Will and Madryn gaze upon the mighty cyclops! We break down the classic categories and prehistoric precursors for this one-eyed giant. Then we unpack the massive impact that cyclops have left on family films, iconic tv moments, architectural structures, video games, and… household objects? Finally, we’re joined by Cyclops the Cyclops (Jim Armstrong) and his sheep, to discover the true limits of mono-vision, competitive beer brewing, and the appropriate portion of human.

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02:02:16

A Monstroliday Special: The 12 Films of Christmas!

Monstrology ·

2022/12/25

Will and Madryn unwrap our favourite monster movies for the holidays! Looking for something to watch with the hatchlings? We’ve got festive family classics, seasonal slashers, and some horror filled honorary mentions. And we’re doing it draft style! Grab a glass of something your species likes, get cozy, and find out who takes home the Christmas Creatchie Awards. Happy Holi-daze!

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01:31:46

Gremlins! With Daniel Yaworsky.

Monstrology ·

2022/12/12

Will and Madryn deconstruct the history of Gremlins! Humanoid elves? Green toothy nuisances? A Christmas movie!? We track this modern monster through military planes, children's books, not-so-child-friendly propaganda cartoons, and a brand new film rating system. Finally, we're joined by Tevor (Daniel Yaworsky) who translates some gremlin words, sets the record straight on Roald Dahl, and might be 2% finished building a ship to Mars. Keep your Tupperware safe, it's gremlin season!

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01:21:09

Gorgons! With Margaret Hild.

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2022/11/28

Will and Madryn avoid the eyes of the Gorgon! We follow the story of this greek god offspring, from elder Gorgons, to triptych sisters, and the wild spin-off beyond. Then we jump into monster movies, Leonardo da Vinci, beheaded bosses, Medusa's designer sunglasses, memes, and more. Finally we’re joined by Eleni (Margaret Hild) who tells us about the Gorgon archives, family get togethers, and ghost actor gatherings.

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01:27:06

Mothman! With Jim Armstrong.

Monstrology ·

2022/11/14

Will and Madryn go looking for the Mothman! We dig into the origin of this red-eyed modern monster from Point Pleasant, and unpack the power of this prophetic shadowy figure. Do you hear buzzing? Are you experiencing extreme dread? Are you eyes getting... red... and drippy? Pull over the car. It could be the Mothman's warning. This wide-winged creepy cryptid has inspired books, movies, funkopops, museums, and more! Finally, we're joined by Hoffman the Mothman (Jim Armstrong), who sets the record

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01:35:36

The 1-Year Anniversary Halloween Special! With Jim...

Monstrology ·

2022/10/31

Will and Madryn celebrate our 1 year anniversary with a spook-tacular Halloween special!!! We break down the best halloween candy, and go deep underground to the brand new Monstrology bunker to host our first multi-monster mash! With extended appearances from Krampus (Jim Armstrong), and Eddy the Vampire (Corey Palmer), a message from Neville the Man Eating Tree (Gordon Harper), and a surprize guest! Get your bowl of spiders ready for some Monster Bracket breakdowns, Halloween trivia, a heartfelt

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01:32:24

Creature Feature: The Godzilla MonsterVerse!

Monstrology ·

2022/10/17

Will and Madryn take on the King of the Kaijus… Godzilla! Plus all his friends (and foes!) in the MonsterVerse. Mass destruction? Check. Giant lady moths? Yes. Strangest impressions yet? You better believe it. We talk about why this massive spectacle remains supremely resonant, in this, our 3rd special format Creature Feature. Featuring, of course, the Creatchie Awards! As Dr. Kyohei Yamane says, “Godzilla should not be destroyed, he should be studied." And also, “run for your life,” probably.

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01:51:59

Doppelgängers! With... Will King?

Monstrology ·

2022/10/03

Will and Madryn walk in the shoes of the Doppelgänger! Or is it the other way around? We unpack shapeshifters, shadows, spectres, and timeline travellers to find meaning in the mirror, and follow this devious dead ringer through a ton of pop culture. Finally, we're joined by Hans (Will King), who shares his big surprize, lets us in on the group chat hahas, and totally didn't dupe you all and write this little episode info thing.

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01:29:21

Ogres! With Dewey Stewart.

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2022/09/19

Will and Madryn welcome you to the world of Ogres! From castles to caves, this primitive powerhouse has gotten into some hairy fairy tale situations all over the world. These hungry and heavy giants are boss monsters, lonely outsiders, and content carnivores, but they're also approx 0.325 tons of fun! Today we’re joined by Gozerian (Dewey Stewart), who teaches us about the hottest pepper in the world, the true story behind the Shrek franchise, and why you should never share an important google doc

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01:50:02

Zombies! With Gordon Harper.

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2022/09/05

Hold on to your hazmat suits, because Will and Madryn are going to wrangle some Zombies! From spiritual servitude to scary science, this relentless monster is coming for you. We look at all sorts of undead origins, and dive into iconic infections, zom-coms, Romero rampages, and more! Then we're joined by Igor the Wasted (Gordon Harper), who shares the key to zombie communication, fishing for food, and his missing chunks.

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01:37:38

Blobs! With Christopher Seeney.

Monstrology ·

2022/08/22

Will and Madryn take a goopy, slimy, oozy, trip to BLOB Town. We squeeze all the supernatural and earthly origins out of this gelatinous monster. We've got scary symbiotes, glittery gloop, sentient space rocks, Chu-chus, and more! Finally, we're joined by Glorbisclorblius a.k.a. King Blob (Christopher Seeney). Who reveals the secret of his nobility, his offspring, and Planet Scrot.

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01:49:16

Creature Feature: The Alien Franchise!

Monstrology ·

2022/08/08

Will and Madryn are awakened from cryo-sleep to unpack the Alien franchise in our second ever Creature Feature! We cover the core story beats of Alien, the inspiration that led to the first film, and the evolution of the franchise. Then we talk about our favourite Xenomorph designs, share our best acid filled impressions, rank our top movie highlights and kills, and give out the all important Creatchie Awards. Hold on to your face-huggers and enjoy the Weyland-Yutani ride.

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01:53:19

Vampires! With Corey Palmer.

Monstrology ·

2022/07/25

Will and Madryn unearth the coffin of the vampire! We suck some bloody specifics from these seductive sinners, and find the historical humans that brought this undead creature to life. We cover the many abilities, and Transylvanian tropes, that give this monster their cult status. And we also put our finger on the pulse of vampire pop culture, from gothic literature to naturalist newcomers. Finally, we meet Eddy (Corey Palmer) who takes us through his millennia of existence, and dishes on viking

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01:24

Summer Vacation!

Monstrology ·

2022/07/11

Madryn and Will are on summer vacation this week, visiting some of our monster friends from around the world! But we've got a spooky recommendation to our friends in the GTA. Dead Broke (written and performed by Will King) plays at the Toronto Fringe Festival until July 17th! At least according to the interns... The details are fuzzy.

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01:14:08

The Boogeyman! With Alex Clay.

Monstrology ·

2022/06/28

Will and Madryn peer into the darkness with a pursuit of the Boogeyman. We explore the extremity of fear in this monstrous imagination-wielding child-threatening figure, and root our thoughts in language, classic horror films, music, seasonal specials, VR, and more! Finally, we're joined by long time listener, Peter Boogeyson (Alex Clay)! Peter takes us through portal powers, boogey-school, secret sauce, survival tips, and his new lifestyle.

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01:20:55

Sirens! With Brianna Love.

Monstrology ·

2022/06/13

Will and Madryn are lured into the song of the Sirens! We hook into the binding facts of these Greek sea nymphs, and find all the variations of these evil divas. Then we dig into the alluring world of Siren pop culture, from Polish art house films, to classic paintings. Finally, Ligeia (Brianna Love) takes us through her island lifestyle, Siren diet, bed and breakfast reviews, song contests, and Swifties!

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01:12:41

Chupacabras! With Carlos Diaz.

Monstrology ·

2022/05/30

Will and Madryn are visited by Chupacabras! We follow the goat suckers origin in the Americas, and all their top travel destinations. From wild word of mouth encounters, to 90s genre film, this modern monster has made a strong impact on our creative subconscious. Finally, Pasqualito (Carlos Diaz), joins us from Scarborough, and tells us what he looks for in a goat (or a raccoon), his 72 and 1/2 siblings, chipmunk racing, and Uno night.

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01:49:57

Creature Feature: Star Wars!

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2022/05/16

Will and Madryn debut our first Creature Feature! In this new special edition format, we deep dive into a specific monster universe, and this one is.... Star Wars! Rancors and Rathtars and Wampas, oh my! We look at the origin of the franchise and its creatures, share our fav monster moments, our best impressions, the best kills, and our Top 3 Creatchie Award Winners! Listen to the end for a special post-credits cameo.

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