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The Monster Hunters

Take a trip back to swinging London in the early 1970s and meet Roy Steel, ex-big game hunter, and Lorrimer Chesterfield, a brain in the shape of a man. Together they are The Monster Hunters. Their mission: to protect the country from vampires, werewolves and a whole pantheon of unmentionable terrors! Taking its cue from the classic period of British horror and adventure, the 1960s and 70s, The Monster Hunters is a comedy adventure series written by and starring Peter Davis and Matthew Woodcock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Definitely Human's New Show: The Divide!

    Definitely Human launches its latest audio drama: THE DIVIDE!A spy thriller in twelve episodes created by Matthew Woodcock (The Monster Hunters, Down), The Divide will release its first two episodes this Friday 24 October! And the rest of the show will release weekly for the rest of the year!Starring Mark Desebrock (MarsCorp, Shakespeare's Globe theatre), EJ Martin (Down, pluck productions), Simon Kane (The Monster Hunters, BBC Radio 4's John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme) and Rachel Hinds (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).With Ben Whitehead (the voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit – seriously!), Amelie Edwards (in everything Definitely Human has ever made), and more!The Divide is a rollercoaster of action and drama in the world of 1960s espionage – with immersive sound design by Tom Dalling, music by Jonathan Day, and artwork by Jon Stubbington.Produced by Maxamillian John and Matthew Woodcock.Search for 'The Divide' wherever you get your podcasts, and visit Definitely Human at https://definitelyhuman.co.uk/. You can also get access to behind-the-scenes content at the Definitely Human Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/definitelyhuman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Remembering Jade Allen

    Matthew and Peter remember their friend and colleague Jade Allen, the voice of Doctor Ladyface.You can hear Jade in The St Valentine's Day Murder here: https://www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk/?s=st+valentineIf you want to make a donation to St Francis Hospice, the details are at sfh.org.uk/donate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Trees!

    Trees! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s Father FISTmas Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Powers Through It: Mersharks!

    Mersharks! Dinner or decoration? Let 1970s Greatest Big Game Hunter Lord Greg Powers be your guide to the biggest Game in the game! The Big Game game that is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Mortality and a Final Message!

    Mortality and a Final Message! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s handsomely hairy heartbreaker Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: The Mind and Mortality!

    The Mind and Mortality! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s polyester-clad adonis Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Monster Hunting and the Mind!

    Monster Hunting and the Mind! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s mind warrior Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Mystery and Monster Hunting!

    Mystery and Monster Hunting! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s manliest Queen Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Mountains and Mystery!

    Mountains and Mystery! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s coolest adventurer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Money and Mountains!

    Money and Mountains! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s most uncompromising werewolf-slayer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Antique Shops!

    Antique Shops! Friend or foe? Let 1970s bargain-hunting beast hurter Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Wax!

    Wax! Friend or foe? Let 1970s M.A.N (Man mAn maN) Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: The Unexplained!

    The Unexplained! Friend or foe? Let 1970s sharpest dressed beast slayer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: The Human Heart!

    The Human Heart! Friend or foe? Let 1970s man of iron Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Adverts!

    Adverts! Friend or foe? Let 1970s shining star Roy Steel, manliest man who ever manned, be your guide to the most agreeable and affordable products Great Britain has to offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: The Past!

    The Past! Friend or foe? Let 1890s crime punching scotch consultant Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: The Sea!

    The Sea! Friend or foe? Let 1970s sofishticated ladykriller Roy Steel school you on the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: The Beast of Albion Part Two!

    The Beast of Albion! Friend or foe? You know what creature punching expert Roy Steel thinks, now fill your ears with the important and confusing words of 1970s loudest Sir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: The Beast of Albion Part One!

    The Beast of Albion! Friend or foe? Let 1970s savviest hunter Roy Steel- the man, the myth, the moustache- be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Ancient Aliens!

    Ancient Aliens! Friend or foe? Let 1970s second strongest steel Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Robots!

    Robots! Friend or foe? Let 1970s iconic hero/heroic icon Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Killer Plants!

    Killer Plants! Friend or foe? Let 1970s legendary beast learner and book romancer Lorrimer Chesterfield be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Mad Scientists!

    Mad Scientists! Friend or foe? Let 1970s lady whisperer and master of the ancient art of Steelkido Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Ghosts!

    Ghosts! Friend or foe? Let 1970s happy-go-lucky ladies' man Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Vampires! Again!

    Vampires! Friend or foe? Hang about didn’t we solve this one already? No! We didn’t! So let 1970s legendary scotchologist and monstersplainer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Bog Monsters!

    Bog Monsters! Friend or foe? Let 1970s SECOND Greatest Big Game Hunter Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Zombies!

    Zombies! Friend or foe? Let 1970s monster opposer and fist advocate Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Witches!

    Witches! Friend or foe? Let 1970s style icon and branded instant soup connoisseur Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Mummies!

    Mummies! Friend or foe? Let 1970s creature slapper Roy Steel, owner of Britain's strongest moustache, be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Werewolves!

    Werewolves! Friend or foe? Let 1970s legendary beast puncher and lady romancer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Steel Got It: Vampires!

    Vampires! Friend or foe? Let 1970s Monster Hunter extraordinaire and scotch enthusiast Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Vampire Tree

    The Vampire Tree. Everybody who visits it comes back changed, those that come back at all. ‘That tree was different. That tree enjoyed its work. It remembered.’Support Definitely Human productions and get access to extra content at patreon.com/definitelyhuman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Funeral of Roy Steel

    The note delivered read ‘You are Invited to the funeral of Roy Steel. No flowers by request.’ Then came the aeroplane ticket. But what mystery lies in wait on the mysterious and beautiful island of Isla de los Poderes?Join us for The Monster Hunters 2019 Halloween Special! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Hell Shaped Room

    Shadwell Crake has risen and the world has changed. Now old friends and old foes must join together in a last, desperate attempt to stop him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Eyes of Shadwell Crake

    A powerful being, trapped for centuries, demands its release. Now the Monster Hunters face their greatest challenge yet! As they struggle to save the world, has Lorrimer Chesterfield crossed the ultimate line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Scent of Fear

    Mysterious creatures stalk the streets of Cambridge. But fear not, the Monster Hunters are on the case! However, they might not be the monster hunters you were expecting... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Queen of the Yeti Men

    An incredible life changing discovery inside Mount Everest itself! Who are the Kantaks? Who are the Naylim? As they are drawn into life in the mountain, will they ever see their human civilisation again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Death on Hell Mountain

    A dangerous journey to the Roof of the World, one that will tax our heroes both physically and mentally... As they find themselves up a mountain with no books or booze, can Roy and Lorrimer best Mother Nature herself? Scale the heights of adventure in Death on Hell Mountain! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Parliament of Wolves

    A meeting at a deserted warehouse, and a change of direction for our heroes! A conference of werewolves and a struggle for power! Join The Monster Hunters for a brand new series of adventures as they lift the lid and discover the true nature of London’s steamy underworld! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Rapping on the Mirror

    What sinister secret hides within a mirror so ugly that no sensible man would have it in his home? What happens when the thirst for knowledge overtakes Lorrimer Chesterfield like a horse left unattended at a water feature? What use is Roy Steel when he realises he can't punch a mirror? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Doll's House

    What horror could be changing so many of our wealthiest industrialists? What chills await in a mysterious private gallery? Is Roy Steel finally losing his famous lady powers? All these questions and more will be answered when you enter The Doll's House! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Monster Hunters and the Box of Desires

    A terrible box that must never be opened... An ancient horror, its talons on a mission to kill! A dark night, a fearsome tale, an instant soup. It can only be The Monster Hunters Christmas Special! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    A Knife at the Museum - LIVE!

    A face from the past...what power does she hold over Sir Maxwell House? A scream in the dark...how can a man bleed to death via his knees? A dinner and some wine...but is the desert DEATH?! Join us for the Monster Hunters Halloween special recorded live at the 2014 London Horror Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Destroy All Monster Hunters

    BEWARE ALL MONSTER HUNTERS! THE POWERS OF EVIL FOLLOW YOU LIKE A TERRIFYING CAR! FEAR, ALL MONSTER HUNTERS! YOUR NEMESIS CAN SEE YOU WITH HIS DEADLY EYES! PREPARE ALL MONSTER HUNTERS! FOR THE BATTLE OF YOUR VERY LIVES! Featuring Dan Starkey (Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adverntures, Wizards vs Aliens) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Whispering Fog

    BEWARE! The deadly killer that stalks the streets of Old London Town! PONDER! The terrifying secret that terrifies behind the door of a terrifying house! COWER! From the housekeeper who lives only for kippers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Bride of the Deep

    A holiday at sea, on course for danger! A mysterious woman with a mysterious past and a mysterious destiny! An undersea people, ready to fulfull their prophecy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Beast of Albion, Part 2

    A horror from beneath the earth ready to return! A face from the past with a vendetta against Roy Steel! A trip to the shops with a detour into danger for Lorrimer and Sir Maxwell! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Beast of Albion Part 1

    A horror from beneath the earth ready to return! A face from the past with a vendetta against Roy Steel! A trip to the shops with a detour into danger for Lorrimer and Sir Maxwell! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    X: The Terror from Beneath

    SET COURSE for a million year old horror from beneath the very earth! FEAR the creature from beneath! Fear its deadly legacy! A legacy of fear-y terror! LISTEN! Listen to the sound of its screams! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Prey of M.A.N.T.I.S

    MANTIS: A million pound brain with a printed circuit for a heart! MANTIS: A computer designed to find a legendary beast. But first it must destroy! MANTIS: Isn't even shaped like a man! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Take a trip back to swinging London in the early 1970s and meet Roy Steel, ex-big game hunter, and Lorrimer Chesterfield, a brain in the shape of a man. Together they are The Monster Hunters. Their mission: to protect the country from vampires, werewolves and a whole pantheon of unmentionable terrors! Taking its cue from the classic period of British horror and adventure, the 1960s and 70s, The Monster Hunters is a comedy adventure series written by and starring Peter Davis and Matthew Woodcock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Definitely Human

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Take a trip back to swinging London in the early 1970s and meet Roy Steel, ex-big game hunter, and Lorrimer Chesterfield, a brain in the shape of a man. Together they are The Monster Hunters. Their mission: to protect the country from vampires, werewolves and a whole pantheon of unmentionable...

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