Monstrology

Creature Feature: Star Wars!

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.

Skeletons! With Brandon Knox.

Will and Madryn fish for funny bones with a study of skeletons! We track the history of these dead serious numskulls, from malevolent masses, to jaw-dropping giants, and unearth skele-TONS of pop culture. Then, after a fortuitous referral, skeleton 527 (Brandon Knox) teaches us about the eyeholes to the soul, and his benevolent leader... Elliot Baxter Fly!

The Erinyes (Furies)! With Ainslie Moors.

Will and Madryn channel the vengeance of The Erinyes (a.k.a. The Furies)! We attack the history of these righteous Greek goddesses with full force, and track "The Kindly Ones" bloody trails... Through family flicks, contemporary revenge plots, epic antagonists, and beyond! Finally, we're joined by Tisiphone (Ainslie Moors), the Avenger of Murder. Tiff reveals the secrets of soul overpopulation, atonement, and girls month out, and shares some tips to avoid torture after death!

Poltergeists! With Jordan Shore.

Will and Madryn host a visitation for Poltergeists! We cover the "what, why, and is" of this malevolent ghost. Then we study this spooky spectre's full spectrum in pop culture, from ghastly family legacies to bonkers art-house haunts. Finally, we summon Scary Harry Barker (Jordan Shore), who teaches us about what makes a tasty soul, the after-life food chain, the allure of sweet tea, and the poltergeist committee.

Gargoyles! With Mike Hogan.

Will and Madryn break ground on the Gargoyle! Grotesque guardian, or Gothic water spout? We track the origins of this practical and powerful stone based being. Then we uncover some nightmarish literature, 8-bit storytelling, practical SFX, X Files cameos, and Disney classics. Plus we have chance to use the monster manual! Finally, Gimble McDimble (Mike Hogan) teaches us about preferred terminology, passing stones, propaganda, east coast lobster, and where gargoyles come from...

The Loch Ness Monster! With Tamlynn Bryson.

Monstrology hits double digits with episode 10. And to celebrate our milestone Will and Madryn cover one of the most famous creatures on the planet... The Loch Ness Monster! We uncover the truth behind the photographs. From DNA samples to sonar searches, this Scottish celebrity and legally protected monster has been eluding evidence for ages. This amazing aquatic creature has also inspired artists around the globe, giving us mockumentaries, family dramas, school speeches, and more! Finally, we're joined by Nessa (Tamlynn Bryson), who breaks her silence at Loch Ness. We learn about her exceptional hearing, favourite snacks, social ambitions, and the latest in fresh fishy gossip.

Phoenixes! With Jackie Mahoney.

Will and Madryn rise again through the ashes of the Phoenix. We stoke the fire of this divine creature’s history, and sample their various offerings in pop culture, including reborn comic characters, adventurous eaters, musician's muses, and more! Then we’re joined by Soleil Ashburn (Jackie Mahoney) who explains the four phases of a Phoenix lifespan, the spirit plane, and the delicate delivery of gift giving.

Grim Reapers! With Amanda McQueen

Madryn and Will stare death in the face with their investigation of the Grim Reaper. We shake the dust off this grim history, and follow their trail, from handsome human vessels to SNL sketches. Finally, we're joined by Tràsh (Amanda McQueen), who reveals some trade secrets of reaping, including "the scoop," the roommate situation, and how they keep their skeletons so clean.

Swamp Monsters! With Andrew Gaunce

Will and Madryn sink into the secrets of Swamp Monsters! From soggy cryptids, to sentient swamp matter, we leave no stone un-swamped. We track the steps of this modern monster through movies, comics, monster truck mayhem, and more! Then we’re joined by Phrag (Andrew Gaunce), who keeps his community safe, brings balance to the swamp, and reveals where he really was on July 16, 1988.

Dragons! With Brandon Knox.

Will and Madryn kick off the New Year with a jam-packed episode. We distinguish dragons from across the globe, and scratch the surface of this far-reaching fantasy icon's history. These scaly standouts have a rich legacy of interpretation in pop culture, and this week, we hit the mother load. Finally, we're joined by Ryder (Brandon Knox), who reveals the secrets of dragon democracy, riddle fights, and fiction fraud, before planning his next team up strategy.