Culture Cryptids

Culture Cryptids

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Culture Cryptids episodes

  • Putting the "EAT" in Easter

    Don't think horror and Easter mix??? Well, Critters 2 is here to change that. Join JD and Kori as they discuss the first two films in the Critters franchise.

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Monsterf*&#king 101

    Kori puts on her professor hat, and schools JD on the origins & history of our love and attraction to monsters.

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Boy Meets Ghoul

    In an episode originally slated for Valentine's Day (time makes fools of us all), Kori and JD discuss some of their favorite movies where romance gets just a little bit monstrous. Films discussed include SPRING (2014), WARM BODIES (2013), and THE SHAPE OF WATER (2017).

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    1 hr 37 min
  • Love, Sex, & Lusty Urban Legends

    We're heading into Valentine's season, so what better time to explore some lusty urban legends. JD and Kori present some of their favorites, and discuss why these stories endure into the modern age.

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    1 hr 41 min
  • We're Baaaack!

    JD and Kori rise from the grave yet again to bring you season three! As 2023 ends and 2024 begins, they discuss some of their favorite horror media of the year.

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Childhood Fears

    In this episode, Kori and JD discuss some of their personal childhood fears and those held by society at large. Too spooky? Don't worry -- we'll leave the light on for you.


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    1 hr 10 min
  • The High Price of Beauty

    Throw on a face mask, brew a cup of skinny tea, and listen as JD and Kori shine the light on the ugly side of beauty. Films discussed include THE NEON DEMON (2016), THE STYLIST (2020), and BAD HAIR (2020). 

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    "How Natural Black Hair at Work Became a Civil Rights Issue" by Chanté Griffin (https://daily.jstor.org/how-natural-black-hair-at-work-became-a-civil-rights-issue/)

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    1 hr 14 min
  • The [BLANK] Is Better: Leprechaun

    There's no better time than St. Paddy's Day to grab our four-leaf clovers and dive into the Leprechaun franchise. In this episode, Kori and JD touch on the entire series but really dig into LEPRECHAUN (1993) and LEPRECHAUN: ORIGINS (2014).

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    53 min

About Culture Cryptids

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A pop culture horror podcast hosted by two queer fans of the genre. Explorations of horror media, monsters, and lore abound. Sometimes funny but always spoilery. We love monsters and it shows.