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Humanoids from the Deep Dive

Humanoids from the Deep Dive is a bi-weekly podcast that digs into the meanings, stories, and contexts behind your favorite monsters and monster movies. Throughout all of recorded history, monsters have been a deep part of the human experience. They"ve been our threats and our protectors, reflected our fears and our hopes. They"ve allowed us to symbolize our world, ourselves, and the majesty of nature with their complex and multilayered meanings. They"re often both universal and culturally

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22:29

Interview Minisode 3: Ultraman Rising (w. Shannon...

Humanoids from the Deep Dive ·

2024/11/20

In today's episode we discuss the excellent Netflix animated feature Ultraman: Rising! Interviewees include directors Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima, VFX Supervisor Hayden Jones, and Scot Stafford.Editor: Jeff Ewing

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25:06

Interview Minisode 2: The First Omen (w. director...

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2024/05/28

Today we're celebrating the home release of an exceptional piece of horror filmmaking (and my favorite horror film of the year thus far), The First Omen! Before you take the antichrist home, we sat down to chat with director Arkasha Stevenson and star Nell Tiger Free about a truly frightening and gorgeously shot film. Details about the film, and the home release (now available on digital and Hulu, and Blu-ray and DVD July 30), inside.Host: Jeff Ewing Editor: Jeff Ewing

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19:30

Interview Minisode 1: Dancing Village: The Curse...

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2024/04/27

Today we're chatting the excellent and terrifying new Indonesian supernatural horror film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins, the prequel to the record-setting 2022 outing KKN di Desa Penari with the talented director Kimo Stamboel (The Queen of Black Magic, Sewu Dino).Host: Jeff Ewing Editor: Jeff Ewing

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57:01

Review Minisode 4: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,...

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2024/04/20

In today's minisode, we review a monstrous amount of new films: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the prequel The First Omen, the monster coming-of-age yarn Arcadian, the vampire ballerina showcase Abigail, as well as violent action movie Boy Kills World, Alex Garland's Civil War, and Luca Guadagnino's ode to tennis lust, Challengers.Host: Jeff Ewing Editor: Jeff Ewing

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26:05

Review Minisode 3: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,...

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2024/03/21

In our third review minisode, Humanoids reviews the new Ghostbusters outing, the horror features Immaculate and Late Night With The Devil, the animated series X-Men 97, and Doug Liman's action feature Road House.Host: Jeff Ewing Editor: Jeff Ewing

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37:54

Review Minisode 2: Dune, Madame Web, Lisa...

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2024/02/21

In our second episode, Humanoids reviews Dune Part 2! We also cover Madame Web, Lisa Frankenstein, and the decidedly monster-free action comedy Argylle.Host: Jeff Ewing Editor: Jeff Ewing

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22:21

Review Minisode: Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and...

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2023/11/28

Today we experiment with a new minisode format, covering the excellent upcoming monster-centric films Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron. Co-host(s): Jeff Ewing Editor: Jeff Ewing

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41:21

Fantasia 2023: Humanoids Cover Fantasia Fest!

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2023/07/29

In today's episode we discuss our must-see titles at this year's Fantasia International Film Festival! Throughout the rest of the fest we'll be reviewing our favorites. Co-host(s): Andre Couture Michael Vaughn Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:32:47

Episode 37: Sam (Trick ’r Treat)

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2022/11/01

In today's episode, we talk about the cinematic spirit of Halloween itself, the new horror icon Sam from the fun anthology Trick 'r Treat! We chat about the rules of Halloween, our favorite of the film's shorts, and more. Co-host(s): Andre Couture Luna Minuit Michael Vaughn Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:27:11

Episode 36: Atomic Monsters

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2022/07/19

In today's episode, we talk about our favorite 1950's American Atomic Monsters, covering fan-favorites from Them! to Tarantula! and more. Co-host(s): Andre Couture Michael Vaughn Editor: Andre Couture

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01:15:21

Episode 35: The Thing

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2022/07/05

In today's episode, we talk about John Carpenter's masterful 1982 outing The Thing! It's a favorite at the show that just had its 40th anniversary, and we dig into many facets of its contemporary relevance. Co-host(s): Andre Couture Luna Minuit Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:57:21

Episode 34: Werewolves (Ginger Snaps and Dog Soldiers...

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2022/04/25

In today's episode, we chat one of cinema's most iconic beasties... werewolves! Special guest Molly Henery joins us for a conversation about two modern classics, John Fawcett's masterful Ginger Snaps and Neil Marshall's action-horror hybrid Dog Soldiers. We chat werewolf lore and film history, its complex thematic usage in film, and more! Special guest(s): Molly Henery (The Blogging Banshee) Co-host(s): Andre Couture Luna Minuit Michael Vaughn Editor: Andre Couture

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01:36:02

Episode 33: The Creatures of Pan’s Labyrinth

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2022/04/12

In today's episode, we're exploring the creatures of one of our favorite monster movies (directed by the inimitable Guillermo del Toro), Pan's Labyrinth! We explore the predatory Pale Man, the mysterious Faun, and more! Co-Hosts: Andre Couture Michael Vaughn Editor: Andre Couture

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01:27:23

Episode 32: Slenderman

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2022/03/15

In today's episode we dig into creepypasta history and lore to give an account of our creepiest internet myth, the Slenderman! Co-Hosts: Andre Couture Michael Vaughn Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:08:57

Episode 31: Terrifying Toys and Deadly Dolls

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2022/03/02

In today's episode, we chat a host of dangerous dolls, terrifying toys, and more, in a wide-ranging episode that covers everything from the Twilight Zone to Chucky to the horrific implications of Toy Story! Co-Hosts: Andre Couture Michael Vaughn Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:34:36

Episode 30: Lovesick Psychos (The Phantom of the...

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2022/02/15

In today's episode we celebrate Valentine's Day by exploring characters who become monstrous from love (as they see it)... the Phantom of the Opera and the absolutely abominable Dr. Phibes! Co-Hosts: Andre Couture Luna Minuit Michael Vaughn Editor: Andre Couture

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01:29:59

Episode 29: The Wendigo

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2022/02/01

In today's episode, we discuss one of the most terrifying entities in the folklore of many Native American and First Nations tribes throughout North America, the Wendigo! We discuss a variety of different adaptations, including Antlers, Pet Sematary, Ravenous, and Don't Say Its Name. Co-Hosts: Andre Couture Luna Minuit Michael Vaughn Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:12:48

Episode 28: Golem / The Golem: How He Came Into The...

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2022/01/18

In today's episode we explore one of the coolest entities in Jewish folklore, the Golem! We chat the folklore and stories behind it and explore its classic appearance in the 1920 film "The Golem: How He Came Into The World." Co-Hosts: Andre Couture Michael Vaughn Editor: Andre Couture

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01:28:25

Cohost Takeover 2! Ghostwatch (1992), hosted by Andre...

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2022/01/05

We resume our Cohost Takeover celebrations with Stephen Volk's classic, infamous British mockumentary... Ghostwatch! Host: Andre Couture Co-Hosts: Jeff Ewing Mike Vaughn Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:56:16

Episode 27: Elves / Elf and Krampus

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2021/12/21

In today's episode we celebrate the holidays by digging into the lore and characterizations of elves in film and folklore! We chat a few very different interpretations of Elves with Elf (2003), Krampus (2015), and more! Co-Hosts: Andre Couture Luna Minuit Michael Vaughn Editor: Jeff Ewing

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