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 266: Two Herberts one Reagent [Undead] 03.06.2024 1:01:13

Cameron and Dave discuss the dead brought back to life in horrifying ways, in Re-Animator (1985) vs the original H.P. Lovecraft short story, Herbert West - Reanimator (1922). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 265: Chainsaw Fighting Late-stage Capitalism [Ghouls] 27.05.2024 1:21:41

Dave and Cameron discuss interdimensional beings in the first two films of the Phantasm series, along with tales from Don Coscarelli's 2024 anthology book, Phiction. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 264: MDM Presents: A Police Story Retrospective [Part 2] 17.05.2024 2:48:24

Dave is joined by Josh Covel and Matt Storm to discuss the second entry in Jackie Chan's Police Story series. Links: Still Loading Podcast Fun & Games Podcast Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social Special Guests: Josh Covel and Matt Storm.

Episode 263: Interview - Vitskär Süden and Laird Barron 11.05.2024 45:46

Dave is joined by two special guests, Martin Garner of the band, Vitskär Süden, and author, Laird Barron. Vitskär Süden's upcoming album - Vessel Vitskar Suden Linktree Laird Barron's upcoming book - Not a Speck of Light Laird Barron's Patreon Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 262: You're Headed into Chaos, Willy [Demons] 05.05.2024 1:30:36

Dave, Leonard and Cameron discuss demons in the 2024 film, Destroy All Neighbors. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 261: We're All Worms [Demons] 01.05.2024 1:12:05

Leonard and Dave discuss demons in the 2023 film, Late Night with the Devil. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 260: Matthew's Brass Hour [Ghosts/Demons] 21.04.2024 1:26:12

Cameron, Leonard, and Matthew, discuss ghosts and demons in the 2024 film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 259: Interview - Thersa Matsuura [Uncanny Japan] 16.04.2024 52:07

Dave and Cameron are joined by special guest Thersa Matsuura to discuss her upcoming book. Uncanny Japan Podcast The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth (pre-order for release on April 30th) Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.so...

Episode 258: MDM Presents: A Police Story Retrospective [Part 1] 08.04.2024 1:49:23

Dave is joined by Alex and Josh to discuss the first entry in Jackie Chan's Police Story series. Links: Jackie Chan Style Playground Fight Can I Fight Like Jackie Chan? Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social Special Guests: Alex and Josh Covel.

Episode 257: Abe Sapien's Cold War [Merfolk] 02.04.2024 1:01:06

Matthew, Dave, and Leonard, discuss godly fishmen in the 2017 film, The Shape of Water. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 256: Anniversary Episode: Bye Bye Bye [Urban Legend/Ghost] 18.03.2024 1:30:04

Matthew, Cameron, Leonard, and Dave, discuss ghost curses in the 2017 film, The Bye Bye Man. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 255: Clyde's Goo Cube [Killer AI] 05.03.2024 1:28:16

Matthew, Cameron, and Leonard, discuss Killer AI in the 1995 film, Virtuosity. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 254: Chekhov's Dead Child Didn't Fire [Ghosts] 19.02.2024 1:51:04

Dave, Leonard, Cameron, and Matthew, discuss evil spirits in the 1986 film, Witchboard. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 253: Cameron Grows to Full Power [Vampires] 12.02.2024 1:36:31

Cameron, Dave, Leonard, and Matthew, discuss vampires in the 2023 film, Renfield. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 252: Cigarettes Can Do Anything [Killer Robots] 05.02.2024 1:32:49

Matthew, Cameron, and Leonard, discuss Doppelgängers and Killer Robots in the 1995 film, Screamers. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 251: Source of Paddy's Power [Undead] 21.01.2024 1:09:29

Dave, Matthew, and Leonard, discuss zombies and ghouls in the 1972 film, Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 250: Suitable Flesh [Body Snatchers] 14.01.2024 1:19:01

Leonard, and Cameron, discuss body snatchers in 2023 film, Suitable Flesh. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 249: Totally Killer [Slasher] 08.01.2024 1:21:42

Dave, Leonard, and Cameron, discuss the perils of time travelling murderers in the 2023 film, Totally Killer. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 248: Godzilla Minus One [Kaiju] 25.12.2023 1:23:31

Matthew, Cameron, and Dave, discuss kaiju in the 2023 film, Godzilla Minus One. Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 247: Don't Let Your Blood Fall Out [Vampires] 17.12.2023 2:11:11

Cameron, Leonard, and Matthew discuss vampires in the 2020 film, Boys From County Hell. Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 246: The 3 Little Weirdos [Aliens] 11.12.2023 1:06:15

Matthew, Dave, Cameron, and Leonard discuss aliens in the 2023 film, No One Will Save You. Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 245: Rise of P [Lies of P - Final Episode] 20.11.2023 2:59:26

Dave, Cameron, Matthew, and Leonard, discuss killer puppets in the 2023 South Korean video game, Lies of P. This episode covers chapters Ten and Eleven, completing coverage of the game. Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 244: Chekov's Big Lady [Demons/Vampires] 06.11.2023 1:20:21

Cameron, and Matthew, discuss demonic entities in the 2017 Japanese film, Vampire Clay, directed by Sôichi Umezawa. Bonus Episode Title: New Girl and Only Boy Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 243: Baja Blasted Bane [Lies of P - part 4] 30.10.2023 2:18:45

Leonard, Matthew, Cameron, and Dave, discuss killer puppets in the 2023 South Korean video game, Lies of P. This episode covers chapters seven through nine. Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social

Episode 242: Cyclops [Mutant] 22.10.2023 51:00

Cameron, and Matthew, discuss killer mutants in the 1987 Japanese film, Cyclops, directed by Jôji Iida. Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social