Fireheart Media

Monster Dear Monster

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Diving into the contrasts and evolution of monsters between their folklore origins and contemporary depictions in various media. Discussions center on film, video games, and literature.

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Episode 316: MDM Presents: Don't Torture a Duckling 13.09.2025 1:08:13

Dave is joined by returning guest, author Matt Rogerson, to discuss the 1972 film, Don't Torture a Duckling. Darkest Margins Crowdfunder Matt Rogerson on Instagram The Vatican Versus Horror Movies Fulci's Inferno Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 315: Two or Three Mouthfuls of Android Milk [Slasher] 31.08.2025 1:07:30

Leonard, Dave, and Cameron discuss various crimes committed in the film, Timecrimes (2007). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 314: Brain Blasts and Puppet Gore [Yeti/Aliens] 25.08.2025 55:48

Cameron and Leonard discuss Yeti, Aliens, and more puppetry in the film, The Primevals (2023). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 313: MDM Presents: Riki-Oh - The Story of Ricky 25.07.2025 1:41:53

Dave is joined by Clinton, and Andy, to discuss the 1991 film, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (力王) Guests: [Dave](@cinemastrikesback.bsky.social) [Clinton](@puritythrufire.bsky.social) [Andy](@wonggifs.bsky.social) Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 312: They Remain [Horror/Weird Tales] 20.07.2025 1:07:54

Dave, and Leonard discuss the short story, "--30--," written by Laird Barron, as well as the film adaptation, "They Remain." "--30--," was originally printed in the collection, "Occultation and Other Stories." 2010. Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @Drfaustisdead @night_twitten @sentionaut_plus

Episode 311: MDM Presents: The Boxer's Omen 21.06.2025 1:32:25

Dave is joined by Clinton, Dave, and Andy, to discuss the 1983 film, The Boxer's Omen Guests: [Dave](@cinemastrikesback.bsky.social) [Clinton](@puritythrufire.bsky.social) [Andy](@wonggifs.bsky.social) Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 310: Barbossa and Farquaad's Bogus Journey [Puppets] 15.06.2025 1:43:32

Leonard and Cameron discuss puppet terror in the 2024 film, The Rule of Jenny Pen. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 309: Doorknobs and Broomsticks [Fairy Folk] 08.06.2025 1:49:33

Cameron, Dave, and Leonard, discuss generational trauma, and bargains with the Fair Folk of Ireland, in the 2024 film, Fréwaka. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 308: The Arbors [Aliens] 03.06.2025 58:33

Dave, and Cameron discuss strange creatures in the film, The Arbors (2021). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 307: Final Monke [Cursed Objects] 27.05.2025 1:06:27

Leonard, and Cameron discuss even stronger cursed artifacts in the film, The Monkey (2025). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 306: What Has it Gots in its Sporran? [Wyrm] 12.05.2025 1:15:23

Cameron and Dave discuss hybrid vampires and old gods in the film, The Lair of the White Worm (1988). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 305: Get in the Golem, Darcy [Cursed Objects] 04.05.2025 1:25:04

Leonard, Dave, and Cameron discuss the power of cursed artifacts for exacting revenge in the film, Oddity (2024). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 304: (Evil Voice) [Existential Horror/Old Gods] 20.04.2025 1:23:46

Dave, Cameron, and Leonard, discuss the wisdom of digging up ancient artifacts in the film, Black Mountain Side (2014). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 303: Not MY Moleman [Subterranean Dwellers] 13.04.2025 1:08:31

Cameron, and Dave discuss the merits of living on a post apocalyptic farm in the film, Arcadian (2024). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 302: Slowpocalypse [Demons] 06.04.2025 54:11

Leonard, Dave, and Cameron, discuss the intricacies of demonic birth in the Argentinian film, When Evil Lurks (2023). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 301: Death Throws [Redcaps] 31.03.2025 2:19:55

Dave, Leonard, and Cameron, discuss mischevous and bloodthirsty goblins in the film, Unwelcome (2023). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 300: Anniversary Episode: Don't Trust That Twink [Shadow of the Erdtree] 16.03.2025 1:33:07

Cameron, Dave, and Leonard, wrap up discussion of the Elden Ring DLC. In this final episode we meet a returning boss, and Miquella the Kind. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 299: Bazelgeuse the Dread [Elden Ring] 09.03.2025 1:06:52

Dave, Cameron, and Leonard, continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC. In this penultimate episode, we meet Igon, the shining star of this DLC. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 298: The Vourdalak [Vampires] 23.02.2025 1:18:26

Cameron, and Leonard discuss more blood sucking puppets, and the film, The Vourdalak (2023). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @Drfaustisdead @night_twitten @sentionaut_plus

Episode 297: Saloum [Djinn] 10.02.2025 1:30:56

Cameron, and Leonard return to discuss Djinn from another region of the globe, in the Senegalese film, Saloum (2021). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @Drfaustisdead @night_twitten @sentionaut_plus

Episode 296: Gorgeous 02.02.2025 1:12:00

A bonus episode discussing the martial arts film, Gorgeous (1999). Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 295: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 9 - Abyssal Woods [Elden Ring] 27.01.2025 1:05:41

Dave, Leonard, and Cameron, continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, exploring the misty and cursed Abyssal Woods. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 294: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 8 - Cerulean Coast [Elden Ring] 21.01.2025 2:02:45

Cameron and Leonard continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, exploring down along the Cerulean Coast. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 293: Why is Andy Lau Here? 13.01.2025 1:40:01

A bonus episode discussing the martial arts film, Railroad Tigers (2016). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 292: Shadow of the Erdtree Part 7 - Ancient Ruins of Rauh [Elden Ring] 29.12.2024 43:19

Dave and Cameron continue discussion of the Elden Ring DLC, leaving the Shadow Keep for the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social