Inner Monster Podcast

By Rick Kitagawa

A monstrous mashup of flash fiction, mythology, and personal development.

If you’ve ever wondered how demons can segue into a conversation about value, how a Japanese ghost can inspire a conversation... more

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How many episodes does Inner Monster Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

Inner Monster Podcast episodes:

September 06, 2021 Satan - Education vs. Learning
When a trip goes awry, something demonic emerges and convinces someone to make a fatal choice..
To celebrate the 50th episode(!) as well as mark the end of Season 1 of the Inner Monster Podcast, I take a look at Satan himself. I dive into both his etymological origins, as well as his role around tempting Eve in the Garden of Eden. This leads me to talking about knowledge and learning, and I dive into my issues with the current educational system as well as some ideas on how to make it better.
Sign up here for email notifications for when Season 2 will drop!
PS - I wrote another book! This time, it's all short horror stories. You can get your copy here!
Show notes:
Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out? Let me know: [email protected]
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," by Al Gilliom.
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Order of the Dark Wheel - upcoming green NFT project all about demons.
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August 30, 2021 Frankenstein's Monster - Making Better Decisions - EP 49
I'm hiking through a foggy forest, when I encounter a patchwork creature that is very angry at humanity...
We go literary this episode and dive into Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus, the origin for the pop culture icon of Frankenstein's Monster. I clear up some common misperceptions about Frankenstein, and then we dive into the decision that the good doctor makes that changes his life forever - reanimating a giant humanoid with secret science. We'll then dive into both the evaluation of decisions, as well as how to get better at making decisions.
Mark your calendars for Inner Monster Mondays for new episodes every week, or sign up here for email notifications!
PS - I wrote another book! This time, it's all short horror stories. You can get your copy here!
Show notes:
Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out? Let me know: [email protected]
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "IV. Joy" by Al Gilliom.
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My Patrons and the Order of the Dark Wheel - First listens without ads, creepy art, raffles, and more! Join today!
Anchor.fm - Making this podcast happen, like, via the logistics of it all.
Some links might be affiliate links. Just gotta let you know :)
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14min
August 23, 2021 Matau the Giant - Building Resilience Towards Failure and Rejection - EP 48
I find myself bruised and battered, in a place altogether unfamiliar to me. And then a shocking discovery is made...
This week's episode explores the Maori mythology of Matau, a giant, kidnapping, supernatural jerk and the aftermath of his murder. This somehow turns into an exploration of resilience towards failure and rejection, and I dive into some practical tips on building more of it. Fun for the whole family!
Mark your calendars for Inner Monster Mondays for new episodes every week, or sign up here for email notifications!
PS - I wrote another book! This time, it's all short horror stories. You can get your copy here!
Show notes:
Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out? Let me know: [email protected]
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "IV. Joy" by Al Gilliom.
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The Wrangling Your Impostor Monster Workshop - the first impostor syndrome workshop just for creatives!
My Patrons and the Order of the Dark Wheel - First listens without ads, creepy art, raffles, and more! Join today!
Anchor.fm - Making this podcast happen, like, via the logistics of it all.
Some links might be affiliate links. Just gotta let you know :)
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17min
August 16, 2021 Lusca - Diving into Deep Conversations - EP 47
I'm finally on vacation, when a scuba adventure goes horribly, horribly wrong...
This episode we're diving into deep underwater holes to explore the Caribbean mythological dragon-octopus creature known as the Lusca. I then explore the need for deep conversations, and why they're sometimes to difficult to have. Finally, I'll leave you with some propelling questions to explore how you might create more connection in your life in a way that doesn't set you up for failure.
Mark your calendars for Inner Monster Mondays for new episodes every week, or sign up here for email notifications!
PS - I wrote another book! This time, it's all short horror stories. You can get your copy here!
Show notes:
Cthulhu
Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out? Let me know: [email protected]
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "IV. Joy" by Al Gilliom.
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My Patrons and the Order of the Dark Wheel - First listens without ads, creepy art, raffles, and more! Join today!
The Future is Trust - A practical book on how to build trust. Now on sale on Amazon!
Anchor.fm - Making this podcast happen, like, via the logistics of it all.
Some links might be affiliate links. Just gotta let you know :)
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14min
August 09, 2021 The Hydra (replay) - Art announcement edition - EP 46
In order to preserve any shreds of sanity I have left, I've recorded a bit of a new intro regarding why I'm taking a break from releasing a new episode this week, and also announcing my Friday the 13th art extravaganza.

After the intro, dive back in (or discover for the first time) the Hydra and my take on sustainability. Fitting, I hope, for a bit of a break week.

Show notes:
Rick on Instagram
Rick's patreon
Theme music, "The (Un)Chained Butterfly," and "IV. Joy" by Al Gilliom.
Other music by Divider Line via a Creative Commons license.
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August 02, 2021 Banshee - Ineffective Postures of Leadership - EP 45
I'm visiting a friend in Dublin, when I come across a woman in a green dress with bloodshot eyes, and she begins to wail...
This week, we jump across the pond to the rolling green hills of Ireland and its own keening ghost, the banshee. I dive into the background of his very sad spirit, and then we'll go into the ineffective postures that leaders might take, even if well-intentioned. This episode covers four ineffective postures of leadership, and is the third part of a three-part series about leadership.
Mark your calendars for Inner Monster Mondays for new episodes every week, or sign up here for email notifications!
PS - I co-authored a book on building trust! You can get your copy here!
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Show notes:
Part 1 in the leadership series: Garuda
Part 2 in the leadership series: Naga
Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out? Let me know: [email protected]
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," "IV. Joy," and "Reprise - The Blue Healer" by Al Gilliom.
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Sponsored by:
My Patrons! - First listens without ads, creepy art, and more! Join today!
The Future is Trust - A practical book on how to build trust. Now on sale on Amazon!
Anchor.fm - Making this podcast happen, like, via the logistics of it all.
Some links might be affiliate links. Just gotta let you know :)
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19min
July 26, 2021 Naga - The Seven Postures of Leadership - EP 44
I'm diving in the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of Cambodia, when I discover something rather unexpected on the walls of a cave...
This week, the Naga, the snake-people/dragons from Southeast Asia (and mortal enemy of the Garuda) makes their appearance, and they're not all what they seem! I focus on the naga from Cambodia mythology, and that leads me to the various postures of leadership that are effective in today's work culture that you can take no matter what your formal role. This episode covers six of the seven postures (the first being in last week's episode), and is the second part of a three-part series about leadership.
Mark your calendars for Inner Monster Mondays for new episodes every week, or sign up here for email notifications!
PS - I co-authored a book on building trust! You can get your copy here!
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Show notes:
Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out? Let me know: [email protected]
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy" and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," by Al Gilliom.
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Sponsored by:
My Patrons! - First listens without ads, creepy art, and more! Join today!
The Future is Trust - A practical book on how to build trust. Now on sale on Amazon!
Anchor.fm - Making this podcast happen, like, via the logistics of it all.
Some links might be affiliate links. Just gotta let you know :)
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14min
July 19, 2021 Garuda - Leadership Through the Lens of Support - EP 43
I'm swimming at the base of a waterfall, when something emerges from a cave, and something even more surprising comes from the sky..
This week, the Garuda, a giant bird-like creature from Hindu mythology swoops in and makes an appearance and inspires me to talk about the role of a support. You might recognize this as a common video game role, and I both go there as well as use it to examine how our society functions, how we define leadership, and a way forward to make supporting others better for all of us.
Mark your calendars for Inner Monster Mondays for new episodes every week, or sign up here for email notifications!
PS - I co-authored a book on building trust! You can get your copy here!
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Show notes:
Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out? Let me know: [email protected]
Splash sound FX by fesliyanstudios.com
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy" and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," by Al Gilliom.
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Sponsored by:
My Patrons! - First listens without ads, creepy art, and more! Join today!
The Future is Trust - A practical book on how to build trust. Now on sale on Amazon!
Anchor.fm - Making this podcast happen, like, via the logistics of it all.
Some links might be affiliate links. Just gotta let you know :)
...more
16min
July 12, 2021 The Disembowler - Defining and embracing authenticity - EP 42
I'm out on a scientific expedition in Greenland when I realize my research partner is missing. And then I find him...
In this week's episode I bring the Inuit tale of the Disembowler to the podcast, a malevolent being that lives up to its name. She has, however, a very quirky alternate way of murdering folks, and this contrast spurs me into the realm of what it means to be "authentic" these days. I also share my thoughts on how to build more authenticity into your life as well as personal details about how I behave when no one is watching.
Mark your calendars for Inner Monster Mondays for new episodes every week, or sign up here for email notifications!
PS - I co-authored a book on building trust! You can get your copy here!
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Show notes:
Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out? Let me know: [email protected]
The Minotaur episode - Exclusion as a force for good
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," "Reprise- The Blue Healer," and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," by Al Gilliom.
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Sponsored by:
My Patrons! - First listens without ads, creepy art, and more! Join today!
The Future is Trust - A practical book on how to build trust. Now on sale on Amazon!
Anchor.fm - Making this podcast happen, like, via the logistics of it all.
Some links might be affiliate links. Just gotta let you know :)
...more
20min
July 05, 2021 Siats - Simple Solutions - EP 41
I'm in the desert of Utah on an archaeological dig, when I see someone emerge from a rocky outcropping...

This week we'll look at two things from the Great Basin region of the United States, a dinosaur, and the cannibalistic monsters known as the Siats that inspired the dinosaur's name. We'll look at the Siats' weakness, and how it inspired me to think about simple solutions. I'll go into some simple solutions for common business problems, and then we'll dive into parsing what the real problems are.
Mark your calendars for Inner Monster Mondays for new episodes every week, or sign up here for email notifications!
PS - I co-authored a book on building trust! You can get your copy here!
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Show notes:
Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out? Let me know: [email protected]
Mastering the Basics - by Dean Karrel
In Trust podcast EP 43 with Jordan Benjamin
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," by Al Gilliom.
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Sponsored by:
My Patrons! - First listens without ads, creepy art, and more! Join today!
The Future is Trust - A practical book on how to build trust. Now on sale on Amazon!
Anchor.fm - Making this podcast happen, like, via the logistics of it all.
Some links might be affiliate links. Just gotta let you know :)
...more
17min

FAQs about Inner Monster Podcast:

How many episodes does Inner Monster Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.