Culture Cryptids

Apr 10 2024 30 ep. 68 mins 33
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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.

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My Favorite Monster: Fae Edition

Apr 10 2024 78 mins  
Kori and JD discuss some of their favorite fae creatures. Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids

Putting the "EAT" in Easter

Mar 27 2024 64 mins  
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. Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids

Monsterf*&#king 101

Mar 03 2024 63 mins  
Kori puts on her professor hat, and schools JD on the origins & history of our love and attraction to monsters. Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids

Boy Meets Ghoul

Feb 28 2024 96 mins  
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). Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids

Love, Sex, & Lusty Urban Legends

Jan 31 2024 100 mins  
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. Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids

Did You Hear That???

Jan 17 2024 94 mins  
Kori and JD discuss some of their favorite urban legends involving music. Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids

We're Baaaack!

Jan 02 2024 64 mins  
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. Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids

Childhood Fears

Apr 29 2022 69 mins  
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. Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids

The High Price of Beauty

Apr 01 2022 73 mins  
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

The [BLANK] Is Better: Leprechaun

Mar 18 2022 52 mins  
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). Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids