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Monstrology
by Will King
Monstrology is a podcast that brings you the raw unfiltered truth of monsters. It’s hosted by Will King, an actor, writer, and director, with an unusual obsession with monsters and spooky things. And Madryn McCabe, an actor, and A+ Nerd of the highest pedigree.Each episode we look at a new monster. Breaking down their historical origins, studying their use in pop culture, and getting the truth from the monster themselves!Subscribe now and you’ll get all the juicy, gooey, spooky details, straight to your device, every other week.
Episodes
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Creature Feature: The Jurassic Park Trilogy!
Will and Madryn get retro-futuristic in this week’s epic Jurassic Park Trilogy Creature Feature! We talk about the red-hot book by Michael Crichton, why its DNA was perfect for the 90s, and the Steven Spielberg movie-magic touch that made this massive franchise such a success. Then we dig into…
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Pilot Snack Pack: The X-Files!
Will King (D.P.M.) and Madryn McCabe (C.P.W.) uncover The X-Files, in this special edition Pilot Snack Pack! We talk about Chris Carter’s influences when making the series, the core dynamic that makes it work, and all our favourite moments in the pilot. Plus, we’ve got our Snack Pack segments…
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Crossover Classic: ScoobyNatural!
Will and Madryn take on a whole new format for the Crossover Classic: ScoobyNatural! “Jinkies! Jeepers! Zoinks! Ruh-roh… Son of a b*tch!” Love Scooby Doo? So does Will. Love Supernatural? So does Madryn! Listen as our Monstrologists talk about the best of both worlds, in this fun, free-wheeling,...
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Inside the Monstrology Studio: Demogorgons! With Corey Palmer and Christopher Seeney.
Welcome to Inside the Monstrology Studio! An all new guest heavy episode format where we meet famous monsters and ask them about their work in film and tv. And hot off their run on Stranger Things, we’ve got… Demogorgons! We welcome Elmo and Heff (Corey Palmer and Christopher Seeney) to the…
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A 5-Timers Holiday Spectacular! With Brianna Love.
Will and Madryn head back to the bunker for a 5-Timers Holiday Spectacular with special guest Brianna Love! First we study basilisk facts and powers to deal with our potential bunker infestation, then we put out the mammoth meat and meet Slinker... a basilisk! But that’s not all! We have visits...
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Pilot Snack Pack: Futurama!
Welcome to the podcast of tomorrow!!! Will and Madryn talk about Futurama’s Space Pilot 3000 in this brand new Pilot Snack Pack special episode! We look Matt Groening and David X Cohen’s perfect pitch, and the show’s turbulent beginnings at Fox, then dig into our favourite moments, best castings,...
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Creature Feature: Stranger Things!
Will and Madryn enter the upside down in this week’s special Stranger Things Creature Feature! We talk about the Duffer Brothers’ original influences, the 80s classics that shaped the series, the iconic designs, the best castings, and our favourite quotes from this endlessly quotable show. Then…
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Warlocks! With Gordon Harper.
Will and Madryn enter a pact with Warlocks! We find out what makes a warlock different than a wizard, and talk about some freaky famous warlocks in history. Then we unfurl the long scroll of pop culture, from iconic literature, to underused comic characters, and two collections of musical...
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Pilot Snack Pack: Alien: Earth!
Will and Madryn head to space and back again with our Alien: Earth, Pilot Snack Pack! We talk about Noah Hawley’s goals and influences for the series, and all our favourite moments for this terrific new tv pilot. Then we share - in our humble opinions - the Best Casting, Best Lines, Red Flags…
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Pilot Snack Pack: Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
Will and Madryn stop for a quick bite, and dig into a new Monstrology format… Pilot Snack Pack: Buffy The Vampire Slayer! That’s right, we’re covering the Buffy pilot (and the unaired pilot!), and finding out what makes high school hell in this iconic 90s TV show. We talk about Whedon’s...
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Sphinxes! With Margaret Hild.
Will and Madryn survey the Sphinx! We look at the Egyptian and Greek history of this mighty monster, and its evolution into the winged inquisitor we know today. Then we look at the sphinxes appearances in pop culture, from riddling literature, to D&D variants, and the great gaming beyond!…
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Creature Feature: The Matrix Franchise!
Will and Madryn enter The Matrix in another special edition Creature Feature! First, we unpack the potential simulations of our lives, plug into the Wachowskis influences for this iconic intellectual/action franchise, and rank our favourite Matrix films. Then we talk about our fav performances,...
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Mermaids! With Brandon Knox.
Will and Madryn go for a deep dive with Mermaids! We look at the mythical, medieval, and mystical origins of the mermaid, and break down how we got from sea foam to this prolific modern monster. Then we wade through the seas of mermaid pop culture, from peak Tom Hanks performances, to treasure...
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Baba Yaga & Other Hags! With Mona Hillis.
Will and Madryn head into the woods of Baba Yaga and other Hags! We study the haggardly history of this epic unrestrained feminist icon. Master of destiny, or Slavic sociopath? Terrifying trio, or the solo solution to life’s deepest problems? Time will tell. These old crones also make many...
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Creature Feature: Dungeons and Dragons!
Will and Madryn level up and go for an adventure in Dungeons and Dragons, in this special edition Creature Feature! We talk through the basics of the game, and the history of this epic tabletop experience. From Gary Gygax’s influences, to satanic panic, and the great digital gaming beyond! We…
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Mummies! With Brianna Love.
Will and Madryn make magic with Mummies! We look at the history of these romantic bandage monsters, and the evolution of their curse. Then we go on an adventure through pop culture, featuring Boris Karloff, Brendan Fraser, and one epic throwback music video. Finally we’re joined by ABA (Brianna...
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The Monstrology Mailbox Returns... Again!
Will and Madryn open the Monstrology Mailbox for the third time! We kick things off with a scorching hot game of “hot or not,” and then dive into YOUR questions from the human and monster communities. Ever wanted to know which monster resembles our ex or co-worker? Or where aliens should park for...
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Trolls! With Gordon Harper.
Will and Madryn talk Trolls! We study the history of this classic creature, and its many geological variants, from common bridge dwelling delinquents to giant Jötnars. Then we look at the deep impact Trolls have had on pop culture, including Troll-hunters, wizard fighters, song singers, internet...
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Bloody Mary! A Monstrology Special with 5-Timer Christopher Seeney and Corey Palmer.
Will and Madryn bring Bloody Mary to the pod for a very special episode! We look at her gruesome origins, freaky folklore, and the star-making pop culture she inspired. Then we summon Bloody Mary herself (5-Timer Christopher Seeney), who tells us about her place in hell, and her favourite…
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Creature Feature: Monsters at the Oscars!
Will and Madryn celebrate our favourite Oscar-nominated horror films and monsters in this special edition Creature Feature! We talk about horror’s showing at the 2025 Academy Awards (including a win for The Substance!), what the academy looks for in a horror movie, and the iconic snubs they left...
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Will-o'-the-wisp! With Annabel David.
Will and Madryn follow the light of the Will-o'-the-wisp! First we illuminate their path through history, going back to the 14th century, and leading travellers astray all over the world! Then we look at the Will-o-wisps appearances in pop culture, from courageous Pixar classics, to absent minded...
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Angels! With Ian Goff.
Will and Madryn search out a higher power in Angels! We study the ancient history of these winged guardians, and look at their benevolent, malevolent, and ambivalent variants. Then we put some proverbial angels on our shoulders to talk through pop cultures greatest manifestations of this…
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Gnomes! With Lisa Graston.
Will and Madryn get in the know with Gnomes! We look at the bombastic history and evolution of this magical earth elemental, and their crafty appearances over the past 400+ years. We guarantee you’ve seen one before! Then we dig into a range of pop culture: underwhelming adaptations, delightful...
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A Time Loop-A-Rama Creature Feature 4U!
Will and Madryn get personal with an endless investigation into time loops! We break down the terrific tropes that make these stories stable. Got existential dread? Want to take control of your life? Stuck in a death loop? We’ve got the cure in here somewhere… Then we reveal our individual...
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Jack Frost! With Corey Palmer.
Will and Madryn prepare for the holidays with Jack Frost! We talk about the Jack-Of-All-Phrases that evolved into this icy sprite, and the myths and monsters around the world that froze this monster into our modern consciousness. Then we look at Jack’s appearances in pop culture, from…
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Liches! With Daniel Yaworsky.
Will and Madryn uncover the power of Liches! We look at the history that created these highly skilled undead sorcerers, and the origin events or soul binding contracts that grant them immortality. Then we explore the pop culture of this modern monster, from wizarding or pig-owning movies, to a...
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The Monstrology LIVE Halloween Special at Bampot House! With Brandon Knox, Tamlynn Bryson, Brianna Love, and Christopher Seeney.
Happy Halloween!!! Enjoy this very special LIVE 3rd anniversary episode of Monstrology, recorded at Bampot Tea House! With fan favourite special guests Cupid (Brandon Knox), Nessa (Tamlynn Bryson), Polaris (Brianna Love), and Glorbisclorblius a.k.a. King Blob (Christopher Seeney).
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Cthulhu! With Dewey Stewart.
Will and Madryn place a call to Cthulhu! We study the history and epic construction of this horror fantasy favourite, and discuss why this grotesque godlike creature struck such a terrifying chord in modern mythos. Then we look at Cthulhu and it’s star-spawn’s appearances in pop culture, and…
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A Special Announcement & Spooktastic Replay: 13 Slashers to Die For!
It’s official spooky season! And we’ve got some special Halloween podcast programming this year… This week we’re doing a re-release of our 13 Slashers to die for episode, which was a lot of fun. We dig into what makes a great slasher movie, and talked through our top slashers. So if you’ve…
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Giant Worms! With Tamlynn Bryson.
Will and Madryn shake some dust (and sand, and ice) off after our summer vacation, and get into the wild and wrigley world of Giant Worms! We cover worms from all over the world, including the Mongolian Death Worm, and study the mythological and more modern appearances of this slimy subject. Then...
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Creature Feature: The X-Men Franchise!
Will and Madryn go full geek for the X-Men Franchise! We look at the comic origins of these long running time-bending X-factors, original titled The Mutants, and talk about our favourite films in Lauren Shuler Donner’s 20th Century Fox continuum. We talk about the core story elements that make…
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Changelings! With Sare Thorpe.
Will and Madryn switch things up with a study of Changelings! We learn about the best ways to prevent changelings from stealing your children, the ideal ways to get them back, and the dark historic origins of this folkloric fantasy monster. Changelings have popped up in crib swapping card games,...
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Dinosaurs! With Christopher Seeney.
Will and Madryn uncover our oldest monster ever… Dinosaurs! We discover the origins of human interest in dinosaur fossils, the evolution of what dinosaurs really looked like, and the epic eras of dinosaur history! Then we dig into dinosaur pop culture, from theme parks, sitcoms, breakfast food,...
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Robots! With Shalyn Bass-McFaul.
Will and Madryn study the machinations of Robots! We uncover the duck that started it all, the evolution of modern computing, Rossum's Universal Robots, a variety of trailblazing (and sometimes chain-smoking) prototypes, Asimov’s Laws of Robotics, and the future of AI companionship. Plus, robots...
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Giants! With Brandon Knox.
Will and Madryn look up to Giants! We study the massive historical footprints of this super-sized classic creature through its history as a primeval beast, apocalyptic world breaker, folkloric foe, and brute builder. This mythical monster has inspired a ton of pop culture, ranging from family...
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Creature Feature: Tim Burton
Will and Madryn take a look inside the mind of Tim Burton, in this special edition Creature Feature episode! We look at his history as an animator and concept artist, the defining works of his early career, his German Expressionist influences, and the tropes that make him so “Tim Burton-esque.”...
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The Monstrology Mailbox Returns!
Will and Madryn warm up our creative brains with questions for each other, then answer YOUR questions on the podcast! Do we have a monster classification system? What’s the best Cronenberg film? Who rules the hollow earth? Are monsters hot or not!? We’ve got the answers to all your questions from...
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Elementals! With Brianna Love.
Will and Madryn seek balance in Elementals! We look at the 16th century history of this powerful nature-based monster. We discuss the original bombastic manifestations of earth, air, fire, and water, and the “star sign” interpretation of each variant. We also study elemental binding, summoning…
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Witches! With Lindsey Middleton.
Will and Madryn go hunting for Witches! We uncover this humanoid’s relatively peaceful start, the enormously popular Malleus Maleficarum book, and the deadly hysteria that took over Europe in the 1400’s. We also touch on the Salem witch trials, before breaking down the many types of more modern...
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The Easter Bunny Holiday Special! With 5-Timer Gordon Harper.
To celebrate the magic of Easter weekend, Will invites Madryn to the Monstrology bunker for a special format episode with the Easter Bunny! We talk about the Pagan, Christian, and commercial origins of this egg-laying mammal, and hop around some pop culture inspired by our furry friend. To fill…
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Creature Feature: Ghostbusters!
In this special Creature Feature episode, Will and Madryn step into the family business of the Ghostbusters franchise! We break down the origin of this classic Ivan Reitman comedy, and how Dan Aykroyd’s personal life shaped the ideas and technology behind the original Ghostbusters. Grab your…
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Ghouls! With Daniel Entz.
Will and Madryn embrace the darkness of ghouls! We dig into their pre-Islamic Arabian demon origins, some ghastly Lovecraftian horrors, and your standard variety undead flesh-eater. This hungry non-human entity has popped up in poetry, graveyards, multiple anthology series, video game wastelands,...
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Elves! With Alexa Higgins.
Will and Madryn explore the enchantment of the Elves! We unpack the history of this mischievous and mystical monster, and study their role in creating nightmares and crafting an ideal society. We break down the origins and subcategories of elves (high elves, dark elves, wood elves, Christmas,...
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Hydras! With Daniel Yaworsky
Will and Madryn hack away at the Hydra! We double down on this Greek monster, and get into its deadly details, their battle with Hercules, and the danger they might pose to your aquarium. This writhing weapon of a monster has inspired multi-elemental damage in video games, easy listening rock...
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Creature Feature Crossover: The Terminator Franchise! With Nick Davis and Erin Rose Macleod.
Will and Madryn cross timelines with the Gartbage Podcast to create a Terminator Franchise Creature Feature Crossover Extravaganza! With Special HUMAN guests, Nick Davis and Erin Rose Macleod. Join us as we discuss James Francis Cameron’s fever dream, and all 6 film entries in this fantastic Tech...
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Aliens! With Jordan Kennedy.
Will and Madryn tune our dial from a 2 to a 10 in pursuit of first contact with Aliens! We break down the first alien sightings, the secrets of Roswell and Area 51, and what famous couple sparked the widespread phenomenon of Alien abduction. We also briefly look into the science of...
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Krampus! A Recap & Re-Play! With Jim Armstrong.
We’re catching up with Krampus! Madryn lures Will and Krampus (Jim Armstrong) to the Monstrology bunker to attempt a reconciliation just in time for the holidays. Will the two patch things up after their fight in the Muskokas? Or will their miscommunication over stick emojis end in terrifying...
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Yetis & Sasquatch! With Christopher Seeney & Corey Palmer!
Will and Madryn spot the differences between Yetis and Sasquatch! We look at the Tibetan origins of the Yeti, and the crazy cryptid sightings of the North American Sasquatch. These elusive icons are known by many names: Bigfoot! Abominable Snowman! Yahoos! And they’ve certainly left their…
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Unicorns! With Mona Hillis.
Will and Madryn study the unique qualities of Unicorns! This long running equine beast has used its exceptionally sharp and sturdy horn to carve its own path, originating not from myth, but a fierce word of mouth! Approach with caution. This monster is only for the pure of heart. We talk about…
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The Golden Creatchie Results & A Guillermo Del Toro Creature Feature!
Will reveals the results of the Golden Creatchies to Madryn live on the pod! Congrats to all the winners and runner ups! Monsters, the interns have your awards and are on the way... PLUS, in honor of winning best format in the Golden Creachies, we present a Creature Feature on award winning...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Monstrology is a podcast that brings you the raw unfiltered truth of monsters. It’s hosted by Will King, an actor, writer, and director, with an unusual obsession with monsters and spooky things. And Madryn McCabe, an actor, and A+ Nerd of the highest pedigree.Each episode we look at a new monster. Breaking down their historical origins, studying their use in pop culture, and getting the truth from the monster themselves!Subscribe now and you’ll get all the juicy, gooey, spooky details, straight to your device, every other week.
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Monstrology is a podcast that brings you the raw unfiltered truth of monsters. It’s hosted by Will King, an actor, writer, and director, with an unusual obsession with monsters and spooky things. And Madryn McCabe, an actor, and A+ Nerd of the highest pedigree.Each episode we look at a new monster....
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