Monstrology

Will and Madryn celebrate our 50th episode, the 2nd anniversary of the show, and HALLOWEEN, with another all guests bunker episode. We catch up with Feceus the Kraken, Ryder the Dragon, Skeleton 527, and Cupid, before being thrown into some high-stakes trivia! We also take some questions and comments from some surprize former guests (Gordon Harper, Sappho Hansen Smythe, Jordan Kennedy, and Christo...

It's a Monstroliday Spook-tober Special: 13 Slashers to Die For! Looking for something to watch this Halloween? Will and Madryn break down what makes a great Slasher movie, share their individual essential 10 slasher lists, and close the wound on close shaves that didn't make the cut. Unrelenting killers, iconic outfits, creative camerawork, and pitch-perfect settings, these films have it all. Fin...

Will and Madryn kick off Spooktober with Werewolves!   We go sniffing for answers on this classic creature's origins, and track the beast through Gilgamesh gossip, Greek punishments, Nordic pelts, 16th century serial killers, and a whole Were-World of Madryn's monsters.   This pop culture powerhouse has also evolved through many iconic trope-making monster movies, bringing us tons of terrific tran...

Will and Madryn guide you into the world of Fauns!   Or is it Satyrs...? We uncover the history of these Greek and Roman counterparts, their godly origins, and some Pan(ic)ing historical details. This magical and musical monster has also inspired commercial campaigns, German hardcore folk groups, and multiple war-torn escapist fantasy films.   Finally, we're joined by Ron (Mike Hogan), who shares...

Will and Madryn go stargazing for Pegasus! After a brief recap of our summer vacation, our monstrologists dig into the Greek history of this stud of a horse, the shared mythology with the lesser known hero Bellerophon, and the powers that made this flying phenom an A-grade talent. Pegasus also has pop culture galore! Hercules, portal horses, airlines, Nintendo knockoffs, and more... Finally, we're...

Will and Madryn go hunting for Predators, in another special edition Monstrology Creature Feature! We talk about our favourite performances in these action-packed pictures, and the legendary stories and designs that went into the making of this monster. Then we track the evolution of the Yautja, from 18th century menace, jungle dweller, city hunter, and beyond! And of course we dish out our Creatc...

Will and Madryn summon the secrets of Beelzebub! The literal Lord of the Flies! We unpack the history of this gluttonous Prince of Darkness, from his fall from grace and banishment of the Prime Evils, to his formation of the Order of the Fly. This Supreme Monarch of the Inferno has inspired all sorts of pop culture, including a supernatural detective story, a Pick of Destiny, some mandatory school...

Will and Madryn set sail into the waters of The Kraken! We dive into the Norse and Scandinavian history of this gigantic cephalopod, and track it's various sightings around the globe. This aquatic a-lister has also inspired numerous nautical films, tv shows, and video games, the newest NHL hockey team, a spiced rum, and a wonderfully titled song by The DreadNaughts. Finally, we're joined by Feceus...

Will and Madryn track down the Jersey Devil! This classic cryptid dates back to the 1700s, and has over 299 years of sightings in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Is it the 13th child of Mrs. Leeds? A prehistoric creature? A stranger's (or soldier's) curse? We cover the devil's famous beef with Benjamin Franklin and Joseph Bonaparte, then dig into his appearances in tv, film, video games, cocktails...

Will and Madryn fly into the realm of Fairies! We cover the wide range of these preternatural pixies, graceful goddesses, and animalistic abominations, and the modern superstitions of their homeland. These lifelong luminaries have brightened all sorts of pop culture: from family oriented franchises, to unnatural insects, and sexy streaming tv. Finally, we’re joined by The Tooth Fairy (Brianna Love...

Will and Madryn unpack the wonderful work of Hayao Miyazaki in another special Creature Feature episode! Love Spirited Away? Princess Mononoke? My Neighbor Totoro!? This is the episode for you. We look at his history in animation, his core values as a story teller, and most importantly, his incredible character and creature designs with Studio Ghibli! Then we crown our “best kill” for the pacifist...

Will and Madryn search the sea for Selkies! We get under the skin of these Scottish seal folk, and uncover their OG origins, anthropological explanations, and classic coat tales! We touch base on their impact on pop culture, from forest selkies to animated Oscar nominees. Finally, we're joined by Moire (Margaret Hild) who tells us about living land AND sea lives, her bucket-nudging meet cute, unde...

Will and Madryn sink our teeth back into Vampires, for our very first Deep Cuts episode! We start our deep dive into this mighty monster bloodbath with some little known vampire facts, and potential ancient origins from around the globe. Then we tap back into the endless well of vampire pop culture to touch base on campy high school heartthrobs, LA night life, a terrific trilogy, tabletop games, a...

Will and Madryn open up the Monstrology Mailbox for the very first time!   We warm up with some rapid fire Q&A, and then answer questions from our human and monster listeners across the globe. "What monsters could pull off a heist?" "If you could marry one monster, which would it be, and how would you propose?" "What's your favourite slop? Slop food, no mud, food slop?" Hear the answer to these qu...

Will and Madryn catch up on sleep for an investigation into the Sandman! From Scandinavian stories to nefarious moon dwellers, this shapeshifting sand-slinger makes your dreams a reality. We dig into our favourite Sandman songs, tv, movies, and video games that feature this pop culture phenomenon. Finally, we’re joined by Z (Andrew Gaunce), who tells us about sandman society, sand logistics, eyeba...

Will and Madryn celebrate St Patrick’s Day by investigating the magical mischief of the Leprechaun! We discover the golden history, and lucky charms, of these crafty cobblers and their drunken counterparts. Then we dig into an iconic fey folk franchise, early career actors, cereal standouts, mascot madness, and more! Finally, we're joined by Finnigan Clover (Gordon Harper), who talks us through Le...

Will and Madryn take on the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe)! We talk about the OG Avengers, Kevin Feige’s influences, and the best cast actor… But most importantly, we talk monsters! What are the best creepy crawly creatures in this massive franchise? Find out as we highlight our favs, and give out the Creatchie Awards, on another special Creature Feature edition of Monstrology!

Will and Madryn search for love in the form of Cupid! We follow his origins as a Greek god, Roman romantic, chubby cherub, and down and dirty demon. This iconic and literally Erotic (Eros!) matchmaker pops up in TV, terrifies in film, and makes a mean one-hit-wonder. Finally, we’re joined by Cupid himself (Brandon Knox), who introduces us to his love palace, details his dolphin swim routine, and t...

Will and Madryn follow the paw-prints of the Hellhound! Haunting hunter, gruesome guardian, sign of impending doom? We track the mythological and modern legacy of this fearsome black dog in all its glory. Then we dig into its pop culture appearances in detective stories, quick hits of horror, famous adaptations, brooding television, and more! Finally, we're joined by Cer-Ber-Us (Richard Young), th...

Will and Madryn gaze upon the mighty cyclops! We break down the classic categories and prehistoric precursors for this one-eyed giant. Then we unpack the massive impact that cyclops have left on family films, iconic tv moments, architectural structures, video games, and… household objects? Finally, we’re joined by Cyclops the Cyclops (Jim Armstrong) and his sheep, to discover the true limits of mo...

Will and Madryn unwrap our favourite monster movies for the holidays! Looking for something to watch with the hatchlings? We’ve got festive family classics, seasonal slashers, and some horror filled honorary mentions. And we’re doing it draft style! Grab a glass of something your species likes, get cozy, and find out who takes home the Christmas Creatchie Awards. Happy Holi-daze!

Will and Madryn deconstruct the history of Gremlins! Humanoid elves? Green toothy nuisances? A Christmas movie!? We track this modern monster through military planes, children's books, not-so-child-friendly propaganda cartoons, and a brand new film rating system. Finally, we're joined by Tevor (Daniel Yaworsky) who translates some gremlin words, sets the record straight on Roald Dahl, and might be...

Will and Madryn avoid the eyes of the Gorgon! We follow the story of this greek god offspring, from elder Gorgons, to triptych sisters, and the wild spin-off beyond. Then we jump into monster movies, Leonardo da Vinci, beheaded bosses, Medusa's designer sunglasses, memes, and more. Finally we’re joined by Eleni (Margaret Hild) who tells us about the Gorgon archives, family get togethers, and ghost...

Will and Madryn go looking for the Mothman! We dig into the origin of this red-eyed modern monster from Point Pleasant, and unpack the power of this prophetic shadowy figure. Do you hear buzzing? Are you experiencing extreme dread? Are you eyes getting... red... and drippy? Pull over the car. It could be the Mothman's warning. This wide-winged creepy cryptid has inspired books, movies, funkopops,...

Will and Madryn celebrate our 1 year anniversary with a spook-tacular Halloween special!!! We break down the best halloween candy, and go deep underground to the brand new Monstrology bunker to host our first multi-monster mash! With extended appearances from Krampus (Jim Armstrong), and Eddy the Vampire (Corey Palmer), a message from Neville the Man Eating Tree (Gordon Harper), and a surprize gue...