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 pre-death activity, before we throw her a big party in the Monstrology bunker! With appearances by Nick Vardolos the half minotaur half vampire bloodhorn, King Blob, Snow the yeti, and Andy Faris Schwarzenegger Pratt the dinosaur (all played by Chris), plus Eddie the vampire clown and Biggie the bigfoot (Corey Palmer) swing by. Get your cocktails and Pajamas ready, there’s a lot going on in the bathroom… This is a fun one!

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 behind. Then we go through our top 5 horror films, our top 5 monsters, and our honorary mentions that didn’t quite make the cut.

Walk the bloody red carpet with us, get your minds untwisted and turned, and prepare your desert islands, the real awards season starts now!

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 hobbits, and troublemaking video game ghosts. Finally, we head to Blockbuster to meet Emberly (Annabel David) who takes us through their very scary Letterboxd 4, and teaches Will-o-Toronto about their physical form, their potential origin, and their favourite friends and foes…

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 celestial monster. Finally, we’re joined by Hasdiel (Ian Goff) who talks about the power of heavenly singing, gods true form, his divine interventions, cats vs dogs, and fallen angel paperwork. 

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 sequels, tabletop travellers, and garden hopping locals. Finally, we’re joined by Gnimble (Lisa Graston) from Gnometown, USA. Who talks about woodwork, allergies, travel plans, dwarf gangs, and a wild margarita fuelled night in Cabo...

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 favourite Top 5 time loops, and discuss what makes them so special. Before a final shout out to some honorary mentions that didn’t quite make the rotation. Break some habits and start your year right with this very special Monstrology Creature Feature! Happy New Year 2U!

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 heartwarming family favourites, to serial killer scientific experiment snowman killers, and everything finely chiseled or rolled up in-between.

Finally, we meet Jack Frost (Corey Palmer) himself, who tells us about selling his life story, the true history of his cart-crash, and fashionable scarf logic, before pitching us some chilling new product ideas to tackle global warming. Plus, we have an update on the frost realm band!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Monstrology pod!

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 variety of video game big bads.

Finally, we’re joined Parax:)xus the Soul Ripper (Daniel Yaworsky). Who comes to us from the frost realm, and teaches us about soul phylacteries and social contracts. He’s also looking for new members of his metal band, and might just be starting a reality TV show with Will! Listen for details, and apply now!

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).

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 delve deeper into the movies and madness it inspired.

Finally, we’re joined by Cthulhu himself (Dewey Stewart), who may or may not be responsible for the world’s anxiety, might be bringing about a new world order, and is actually a big fan of Crocs! Roll to check madness! This is a fun one.