What is The Show Where They Talk About Monsters about?

MONSTERS! They haunt our days and chill our dreaming nights, to paraphrase Emily Dickinson. It is listed as a comedy show, with a history focus.

Who hosts The Show Where They Talk About Monsters?

The Show Where They Talk About Monsters is hosted by Mike Halekakis and Michael Chemers. They have published 22 episodes. The show covers comedy, with a history focus.

What has The Show Where They Talk About Monsters covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Show Where They Talk About Monsters: Episode 4.2 - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein", "The Show Where They Talk About Monsters: Episode 4.1 - "Monster Madness", a conversation about Bigfoot and podcasting with Ryan and Marshall Betts-Ng", and "The Show Where They Talk About Monsters: Episode 3.7 - "Human Monstrosity", a talk with Rafiki Jenkins". The latest went out on 24 Aug 2026 and ran about 54 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does The Show Where They Talk About Monsters publish?

The Show Where They Talk About Monsters publishes monthly, a median of 35 days between episodes. Episodes average about 51 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 22 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on The Show Where They Talk About Monsters?

For The Show Where They Talk About Monsters, Booking Probability sits at 20/100, Listen Score at 19/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch The Show Where They Talk About Monsters?

The Show Where They Talk About Monsters covers mythology, monsters, folklore, horror, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 3/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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The Show Where They Talk About Monsters

Hosted by Mike Halekakis and Michael Chemers · comedy · EN · 22 episodes

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MONSTERS! They haunt our days and chill our dreaming nights, to paraphrase Emily Dickinson. There's not a population on earth that does not have its own unique monster stories to tell to frighten, but also to instruct on the nature of good and evil, right and wrong. But what happens when monsters get out of control, when the monstrous imagination starts to bleed over into the real world? What are the effects of monsters on real people's real lives? This podcast examines the histories and mysteries of some of our favorite monsters to unlock their secrets and expose their influence on our lives. Join podcast host Mike Halekakis (Boom! Knowledge) and monster expert Dr. Michael Chemers (The Monster in Theatre History: This Thing of Darkness) for a lively and hilarious discussion about the things that scare us the most.

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What is The Show Where They Talk About Monsters?

The Show Where They Talk About Monsters is a comedy podcast hosted by Mike Halekakis and Michael Chemers, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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The Show Where They Talk About Monsters: Episode 4.2 - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
Aug 24, 202654 min
Welcome back! In this episode, Doc and Mike revisit the stories and themes surrounding Frankenstein's monster! They discuss: the dawn of the age of artificial intelligence; Guillermo del Toro's recent film adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel; and del Toro's self-professed commitment to being faithful to the spirit of the monster. While the film takes liberties with the details of the legend, does the reimagined tale still resonate with audiences today? Listen in to find out!
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The Show Where They Talk About Monsters: Episode 4.1 - "Monster Madness", a conversation about Bigfoot and podcasting with Ryan and Marshall Betts-Ng
Jun 17, 202628 minS4
Welcome back all monster heads! For the first episode of Season 4 of the Show Where They Talk About Monsters , Doc and Mike speak with the incomparable, inimitable monster enthusiasts/podcast hosts/comic book artists, Ryan and Marshall Betts-Ng! The two brothers recently featured on an NPR spot when they entered the NPR Student Podcast Challenge for their podcast on Bigfoot. Hear how Ryan and Marshall created the podcast "Monster Madness", researched Bigfoot and made their own sound effects and music for that episode. Ryan also gives his own take on Monster Theory that leaves Doc nearly speechless! Some even say that "Monster Madness" outshines Doc and Mike's own podcast!? Listen in to the brothers' "Monster Madness" podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/b_betts/monster-madness NPR spot: 'Monster Madness': A sixth grader sent us this delightful podcast about Bigfoot Check out Ryan Betts-Ng's comic series The Anti Monster Club : The Night of the New Mummy , Dracula's Doom , and The Rise of the Frankfighter
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Episode #7
The Show Where They Talk About Monsters: Episode 3.7 - "Human Monstrosity", a talk with Rafiki Jenkins
Jun 13, 202559 minS3
University of Georgia professor, Rafiki Jenkins, joins Doc and Mike to discuss the origins of human monstrosity (can a human be monstrous?) and how horror fictions presents and complicates history and American culture. We hope you have a fortunate Friday the 13th! Jerry Rafiki Jenkins is Assistant Director of the Institute for African American Studies at the University of Georgia. Rafiki holds a doctorate in Literature from the University of California, San Diego, and his research focuses on Black speculative fiction and film, with an emphasis on horror, and future human studies. Rafiki...
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The Show Where They Talk About Monsters: Episode 3.6 - "The Death of the Author", a talk with Renee Fox
Mar 18, 202559 minS3
How awful is your favorite author? Did you once love the works of a film director and the ideals they expressed, but, to your dismay, they turned out to be a lout? How does their badness change their art? Do texts belong to the author once they're released into the world? In this episode, Doc and Mike talk with the Co-Director of the Center for Monsters Studies, Renee Fox, about the concept of the "death of the author" and how texts and art can take on their own life, beyond the creator's intentions or control, long after p...
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Episode #5
The Show Where They Talk About Monsters: Episode 3.5 - The Golem
Feb 11, 20251h 8mS3
In this episode, Mike and Doc explore the origins of our favorite lump of animated clay, the GOLEM (pronounced GOAL-EM, not GAUL-UHM)! Protector of Jewish communities, the golem is a powerful ally, but you have to be very specific with your instructions, as it will carry out the task you give it with lethal literality. Enter, if you dare, and learn about the history of the golem, the monster's ties to Freudian psychoanalysis, and how the monster carries on its legacy in today's fantasy and science fiction. About this podcast: MONSTERS! They haunt our days and chill our...
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Pete Docter

Chief Creative Officer, Pixar

Rafiki Jenkins

University of Georgia

Renee Fox

Center for Monsters Studies

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