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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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- Sep 22, 2026
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Episode 349: Beads on the String of Slithis [Mutants] (opens the original)
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Zak, Cameron, and Dave discuss mutants in the film, Slithis (1978). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @zakjarvis.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Episode 348: One Cut of the Dead [Zombies] (opens the original)
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Cameron and Zak discuss zombies within zombies in the film, One Cut of the Dead (2017). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @zakjarvis.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Episode 347: Unformed Thomas Jane [Killer Robots] (opens the original)
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Dave and Zak discuss deadly cyborgs from the far flung future of 2027, in the film, Nemesis (1992). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @zakjarvis.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Episode 346: Michael Mannhunter vs Mr. Bean [Serial Killers] (opens the original)
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Cameron, Zak, and Leonard discuss formidable serial killers in two adaptations, Manhunter (1986), and Red Dragon (2002). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @zakjarvis.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social
Episode 345: MDM Presents: Baba Yaga/All The Colors of The Dark (opens the original)
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Dave is joined by Andy and Dave, to discuss the third film club double feature: Baba Yaga (1973), and All The Colors of The Dark (1972). 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 @zakjarvis.bsky.social
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