Monstrology

Creature Feature: The Jurassic Park Trilogy!

Will and Madryn get retro-futuristic in this week’s epic Jurassic Park Trilogy Creature Feature! We talk about the red-hot book by Michael Crichton, why its DNA was perfect for the 90s, and the Steven Spielberg movie-magic touch that made this massive franchise such a success. Then we dig into all our favourite moments, quotes, and kills in these iconic films, before crowning three dinosaurs supreme in our Creatchie Awards! Hold on to your butts. This is a lot of podcast. Welcome to Jurassic Park!

Pilot Snack Pack: The X-Files!

Will King (D.P.M.) and Madryn McCabe (C.P.W.) uncover The X-Files, in this special edition Pilot Snack Pack! We talk about Chris Carter’s influences when making the series, the core dynamic that makes it work, and all our favourite moments in the pilot. Plus, we’ve got our Snack Pack segments: Best Casting! Best Line! Red Flags! Best Introduction of Character! And of course, Why Should I Buy A Season Of This!? The truth (and the podcast) is out there… Give it a listen!

Crossover Classic: ScoobyNatural!

Will and Madryn take on a whole new format for the Crossover Classic: ScoobyNatural!
“Jinkies! Jeepers! Zoinks! Ruh-roh… Son of a b*tch!” Love Scooby Doo? So does Will. Love Supernatural? So does Madryn! Listen as our Monstrologists talk about the best of both worlds, in this fun, free-wheeling, hi-jinx filled, high-stakes TV episode. Stick around to the end to hear our new segment, Star of Infinite Timelines, and find out if they would have gotten away with it if it wasn’t for those meddling kids.

Inside the Monstrology Studio: Demogorgons! With Corey Palmer and Christopher Seeney.

Welcome to Inside the Monstrology Studio! An all new guest heavy episode format where we meet famous monsters and ask them about their work in film and tv.
And hot off their run on Stranger Things, we’ve got… Demogorgons!
We welcome Elmo and Heff (Corey Palmer and Christopher Seeney) to the studio, and talk to them about their inherent acting technique, their desire for worship, the consequential murders, what’s next for them, and of course, what they would say to god at the pearly gates. Tune in next episode, for the best whistle pitching you’ve ever heard in your life!

A 5-Timers Holiday Spectacular! With Brianna Love.

Will and Madryn head back to the bunker for a 5-Timers Holiday Spectacular with special guest Brianna Love! First we study basilisk facts and powers to deal with our potential bunker infestation, then we put out the mammoth meat and meet Slinker... a basilisk! But that’s not all! We have visits from our old friends Legeia the siren, Polaris the elemental, ABA the mummy, the tooth fairy, and Brianna herself! Ever wonder what REALLY happened on Siren island? Worried about world domination? This episode explains EVERYTHING! Happy Holidaze to all our human and monster pals from Monstrology!

Pilot Snack Pack: Futurama!

Welcome to the podcast of tomorrow!!! Will and Madryn talk about Futurama’s Space Pilot 3000 in this brand new Pilot Snack Pack special episode! We look Matt Groening and David X Cohen’s perfect pitch, and the show’s turbulent beginnings at Fox, then dig into our favourite moments, best castings, top lines, and red flags. Plus, good news everyone, we also roll out the Execubots and find out “Why should I buy a season of this!?” Don’t want to live on this planet anymore? Click play! Brought to you by Hypnotoad.

Creature Feature: Stranger Things!

Will and Madryn enter the upside down in this week’s special Stranger Things Creature Feature! We talk about the Duffer Brothers’ original influences, the 80s classics that shaped the series, the iconic designs, the best castings, and our favourite quotes from this endlessly quotable show. Then we share our top moments, kills, and of course, The Creatchies! Get your walkie talkies ready, pull out your lamps, lighters, or nail studded baseball bats, and get ready to run like hell! Stranger Things 5 is coming. The end is near!!!

Warlocks! With Gordon Harper.

Will and Madryn enter a pact with Warlocks!
We find out what makes a warlock different than a wizard, and talk about some freaky famous warlocks in history. Then we unfurl the long scroll of pop culture, from iconic literature, to underused comic characters, and two collections of musical masterminds that could have been “The Warlocks.”
Finally, we meet Martholomew (Gordon Harper), who shows off his supernaturally cut physique, establishes his opinion on nicknames, pitches a demon deal on crypto, and tells us about every member of his Warlocks only D&D campaign.
Happy Hallo-week from everyone at Monstrology!

Pilot Snack Pack: Alien: Earth!

Will and Madryn head to space and back again with our Alien: Earth, Pilot Snack Pack!
We talk about Noah Hawley’s goals and influences for the series, and all our favourite moments for this terrific new tv pilot. Then we share - in our humble opinions - the Best Casting, Best Lines, Red Flags, and Best Introduction of a Character on the show. PLUS, of course… the very important segment of “Why Should I Buy A Season Of This?” Put on your noise canceling headphones, snuggle into your cryo chamber, and hope for the best. We’ll take care of the Aliens for you… Probably.

Pilot Snack Pack: Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

Will and Madryn stop for a quick bite, and dig into a new Monstrology format… Pilot Snack Pack: Buffy The Vampire Slayer!
That’s right, we’re covering the Buffy pilot (and the unaired pilot!), and finding out what makes high school hell in this iconic 90s TV show. We talk about Whedon’s inspiration, and our favourite moments before jumping into some brand new segments. Best Casting! Red Flags! And.. “Why Should I Buy a Season of This?” Fire up your VHS player, get out your box set, and keep your wooden stakes ready… It’s pilot season!