The Creature Quorum

As we start the latest Monster Hunter, our group of three becomes temporarily a four! The internet's Crasspants, or Crass if you're feeling... nasty? joins the crew for this one, and yet somehow they're not the one that starts the wrestling references rolling. It's a youkai-themed time as we check out Dirty Boys, MonHun Krampus, an incel tiger, and more! A big thank you to Minovsky, whom you can f...

You didn't think we changed our name to The Creature Quorum just to more smoothly incorporate Monster Hunter, did you? Oh no no no. We did it to open the door. NO MICKEY, NOT THE DOOR TO DARKNESS. God. That guy never quits, does he? No, this is the door to talking about a whole lot of Heartless. And Nobodies. And I guess Unversed at some point, and... well yeah, point is there's a lot to do. Our p...

As the Paldean Pokédex settles into its groove, we get, honestly? A bunch of freakin' winners. I mean sure, Wiglett and Wugtrio are here. They are stupid, and disappointing. But like. Espathra? Palafin??? Tinkaton????? The Pokémon Company has still got it, y'all. Our podcast art is done by Robin ( @CourageousRobin on Twitter), and you can contact the show with any questions, comments, or arguments...

We have National Pokedex numbers again! Thank god. Back on track. Lightbulb tadpoles, Megaman. EXE, Just Taillow Again, and more- this is the doldrums of the Paldea region, and it's not over yet. Doesn't that sound appealing? Doesn't that make you want to listen? Well how about this- Allen makes maybe the funniest joke I've ever heard them make this ep. Our podcast art is done by Robin ( @Courageo...

Iceborne only added six monsters. Which incidentally is my name. Just... Six, not Six Monsters. Though can you IMAGINE?! Sorry, getting sidetracked. Six new monsters- plenty more returning friends. Six is a very manageable number, so let's just knock this expansion out in one episode. I'm sure there won't be anything cool, and we can just cut them all and move on to Rise without any surprises. A b...

To all of you out there who can't find it in yourself to love an olive: I'm sorry, friends. That must be a hard place to live. For me, it's mushrooms. Can't do it! Hate the flavor, hate the texture, and they wreak havoc on my digestive system. But both of us are missing out. Minecraft golems, pawpad pikalikes, dough dogs and more are on the menu as we head deeper into the Paldean Pokedex! Our podc...

With Scarlet and Violet now out long enough to settle in our minds, The Johto Quroum returns to start ratin' those monsters! Naturally, we open with a half hour discussion of the new games, and our time with them, but then it's on to what we do best: creature design crit. Should we have done Dudunsparce this early? Probably not. But these critters don't have National Pokedex numbers yet so all rul...

We're back, and ready to close out Monster Hunter World! We get a handful of friends humble and proud before we head into Elder Dragon Time. There's a Witcher crossover with Monster Hunter?! Who knew. Probably some of you, I suppose. A big thank you to Minovsky, who you can find on Twitter at @MinovskyArticle ! Our Pokemon podcast art is done by Robin ( @CourageousRobin on Twitter), our MonHun pod...

So, it's come to this. Pokemon. Monster Hunter. And now, Temtem. Wherever creature design exists in bulk, you can expect Allen and Six to come knocking, clipboard in hand. But for this one, we needed a Temtem expert. We couldn't find one. So we invited Jackson! Thank you so much to Jackson for joining us on this episode! You can find them on Twitter at @headfallsoff . Our podcast art is done by Ro...

Be vewy vewy quiet, we're hunting OH GOD IT FOUND US FIRST. Thank you everyone, this was my one-line skit about Elmer Fudd hunting an Odogaron. There are a few beasts we missed in the past, so we take care of those, and then it's on to more World friends! A big thank you to Minovsky, who you can find on Twitter at @MinovskyArticle ! Our Pokemon podcast art is done by Robin ( @CourageousRobin on Tw...

We're outnumbered! Minovsky is a great pal and wonderful Monster Hunter resource but lacks the killer instinct that makes a TRUE Quorumer. Now we've invited Dylan to guest and they TOO lack the bloodlust required to get work done! Well I guess that's not outnumbered. That's 2v2. Still! The hardest it's ever been to do the necessary work of the Quorum. Plus we're getting sick boss monsters and then...

You DO in fact have to take a shot every time Minovsky says a monster is one of their favorites. But it's ok, you also have to drink a whole glass of water every time Allen and I admit that for all the shit we give Minovsky for their enthusiasm, Monster Hunter designs just kinda don't miss, so at least you won't get hung over. We even kept a Great monster this time! As in one of the ones with the...

Legends: Arceus added some 'mons, and it is our duty to cover them. Monster Hunter is still our current mission, but we're not gonna neglect upkeep to the Johto mission! We're joined by Abnormal Mapping's Em Marko to handle the beasts of Hisui. Thank you so much to Em for joining us on this episode! You can find them on Twitter at @em_being . Our podcast art is done by Robin ( @CourageousRobin on...

Our cuts were so much more efficient when we had no attachments! But we're incredibly grateful for the context Minovsky gives, and while I hate to say it? I think the design process for Monster Hunter might be more involved and considered than the one for Pokemon. They'd never allow something like Magneton through. Probably. A big thank you to our guest Minovsky, who you can find on Twitter at @Mi...

I think when we signed up to quorum all the beasts of Monster Hunter (or all the boss ones anyway), we might have underestimated the size of the task. We figured we'd be done in a handful of episodes. But what do you do when you realize a task is much more daunting than you thought? Back down? Ha. Of course not. You get help. And that's why we've called for an expert. A big thank you to our (likel...

Six and Allen are joined by the first guest in a while, Kyrie ( @KyrieAPage ) to talk about the release of the most ambitious Pokemon game in decades, Pokemon Legends: Arceus. I won't be coy, we're all having a great time with the game, and really loving a lot of the changes it's made. But where does it fall short, and what do its changes mean for the future of the Pokemon franchise? Our podcast a...

The thing I appreciate most about these episodes is being able to record with Allen. But the thing I appreciate second-most is that MonHun critters are so cool in such a different way than pokemon! The vibes couldn't be more different, and I'm luxuriating in this cruise through a world of mean but lovable beasties. Our podcast art is done by Robin ( @CourageousRobin on Twitter), and you can contac...

They made a monster out of a mecha! Usually it goes the other way, like with Mechagodzilla. We also get a big bear friend, a gross worm-mouth enemy, and a whole lot of other pals as we carve our way through the third generation of Monster Hunter monsters. Please do not call them Monsties. Our podcast art is done by Robin ( @CourageousRobin on Twitter), and you can contact the show with any questio...

We've sharpened our weapons and consumed our nutrients: let's talk about Monster Hunter's monsters! On this episode, the friends abound as we reach our first Brute Wyverns like the Barroth and world-famous fan-favorite Deviljho. We head under the sea with the Ceadeus, and we tenuously grasp at mastery of the elements with the Alatreon. These beasties and many more as we start the third generation...

Charizard's great and all, but can you turn him into a sick-ass princess dress? Actually, please don't answer that, be nice to Charizard. We finish up one beastie from Monster Hunter Gen 1, then it's on to Gen 2! Elder Dragons and Wyverns, sure. Fanged Beasts? Carapaceons? Oh hell yeah, NOW it's getting fun. Our podcast art is done by Robin ( @CourageousRobin on Twitter), and you can contact the s...

Let a new journey begin. There are no more pokemon to rank, for now. Doubtless they will return in time. But what about monsters you CAN'T fit in your pocket? Monsters that destroy, that prey upon men, that rule the land. Some would say, hunt them. We say... rate them. Henceforth begins the Hunter's Quorum, as we put the creatures of Monster Hunter to the test! Our podcast art is done by Robin ( @...

We're out of Pokemon to rank, for now... but the pocket monsters are back regardless! This time, Six and Allen play host on a Guess the Pokemon's Type game show with contestants Jen, Kyrie, and Nick, AND a magnificent prize to boot! Our podcast art is done by Robin ( @CourageousRobin on Twitter), and you can contact the show with any questions, comments, or arguments for future (or past!) monsters...

Is this the last Quorum for Gen 8? Maybe so, but if it is, we're ending on a very high note. The Isle of Armor wasn't what we were hoping for, but Allen and Six are very happy with the Crown Tundra. Not only that, but we get some great Pokemon to rate, too! Good times had by all. Our podcast art is done by Robin ( @CourageousRobin on Twitter), and you can contact the show with any questions, comme...

We will be back, friends, of that you can be certain, but for now... this is goodbye. Sword dogs and punching bears salute our farewell episode, with ghost dragons trailing behind. Pokemon will ever remain a love of our lives, but it's time to head to other shores. We'll see you in The Genius. Our podcast art is done by Robin ( @CourageousRobin on Twitter), and you can contact the show with any qu...

Our journey, which many claimed was impossible, seems to be approaching its end. Misassembled fossils, metal elephants, evil guinea pigs, and more. There isn't much left to say... let's see how this Quorum concludes. This isn't the last episode, but we can see the end from here. Our podcast art is done by Robin ( @CourageousRobin on Twitter), and you can contact the show with any questions, commen...