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How I Met Your Monster is the horror-comedy podcast that explores the introductions of your favorite movie monsters! Join Zach, Danny, and Casey as they break down how iconic monsters — from Freddy and Jason to Leatherface and Chucky — made their terrifying first impressions on screen. In each episode, we dive into the art of the perfect horror debut that turned these horror movie monsters into ci... more

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Returning guest Don Campbell joins us as we meet Charles Lee Ray in episode 156, tackling Tom Holland's 1988 classic Child's Play as the second entry in the "It's Voodoo Baby" triple feature.

We break down all eight of Chucky's major reveals, from t... more

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IT'S VOODOO, BABY kicks off with Kate Hudson and Gena Rowlands as we dig into Ian Softley's The Skeleton Key (2005), one of the most slept-on horror films of the 2000s. We break down all five monster reveals, the Hoodoo vs. Voodoo distinction, and wh... more

We wrap up our MINDF*CKS triple feature with David Lynch's surrealist sensory experience through celebrity success and self-destruction. Everybody wants to be somebody, every somebody is someone else, and the Hollywood elite are anything but sweet, a... more

We dive into the industrial hellscape of David Lynch's debut feature, Eraserhead (1977), for the second film in our MINDF*CKS triple feature.

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• How Lynch's black-and-white nightmare was made over six years on a shoestring budget a... more

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Recent Guests

Laron Chapman
A commentator and horror enthusiast who shares insights on the Scream series.
Episode: SCREAM Commentary / SCREAM 7 Predictions (w/ Laron Chapman)
Eric Miller
Author and horror fan, with experience in screenplay writing
Episode: Demonic Forces in Lucio Fulci's THE BEYOND (w/ Eric Miller)
Stephen Rice
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Episode: BONUS - The Nightmare Trials
Michael Varrati
Writer, Director, Actor, and Podcaster
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Episode: The Collector in Ernest Dickerson's TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON NIGHT (w/ Michael Varrati)
Guilford Adams
Actor, writer, and director, known for his documentary on clowns
Episode: Vampires in Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's FROM DUSK TILL DAWN (w/ Guilford Adams)
Don Campbell
Horror author and guest on the podcast
Author of Midnight Harvest
Episode: Howard Howe in Kevin Smith's TUSK (w/ Don Campbell)
Sarah Clingenpeel
VP of Marketing for Terror Films
Terror Films
Episode: Dinosaurs in Steven Spielberg's JURASSIC PARK (w/ Sarah Clingenpeel)
Candi Carpenter
A wonderful musician and horror lover
Episode: Death in James Wong's FINAL DESTINATION (w/ Candi Carpenter)
Brooke Surgener
A talented musician and regular guest on the show.
Episode: Carving Up Eli Roth's "THANKSGIVING" (w/ Brooke Surgener) - Season's Creepings Pt 1

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Zach Gwincek
Host of How I Met Your Monster; known for leading discussions and hosting duties.
Danny Salim
Co-host who engages in banter and analysis; co-leading episodes.
Casey
Co-host contributing perspective and group discussion dynamics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • AMAZING

    A wonderful horror perspective from an amazing group .. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VJH7
    United States24 days ago
  • A blast!

    Love this trio of hosts and the material they cover! Lots of character, banter, trivia, and great observations about these movies we love. Plus their live watchalong streams are so fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkJParker
    United States9 months ago
  • For experts and beginners

    How I Met your monster is one of those podcast that’s good for beginners and experts. The host are all entertaining and funny. The subject matter is never dull and the time flies by while you’re listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JumpScare!
    United Statesa year ago
  • For the cinephiles

    There’s just nothing better than loving movies and having a go to podcast made by movie lovers 👏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oliviariportella
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the show!

    Absolutely love the concept of the show off the couple episodes ive listened to so far. I saw Kaseys profile of FB dating 😉 and she had mentioned the podcast and checked it out. Dunno if i missed out on anything before 2022, the list only goes so far, but if you all havent done 30 Days of Night, that was in my opinion best vampire horror movie of all time, and would love yalls take on it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shane_thePain
    United Statesa year ago

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Shows strong sense of community, with playful, insightful conversations about iconic monsters
Listeners praise tight host chemistry and banter that makes even dense film analysis feel fun
Fans love the mix of horror knowledge and approachable discussion
Guests and topics feel fresh and varied within the horror-debut niche

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Enjoying a Nature Walk Through a Masked Killer's POV in Chris Nash's "IN A VIOLENT NATURE" - Masked Up Pt 3
Q: So did you enjoy this movie?
I loved it and it's funny because I saw it in the theater and then I watched it last night.
Enjoying a Nature Walk Through a Masked Killer's POV in Chris Nash's "IN A VIOLENT NATURE" - Masked Up Pt 3
Q: But did you enjoy this movie?
I did. I enjoyed it. I remember right when it started, it had been talked up quite a bit.
Vampires in Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's FROM DUSK TILL DAWN (w/ Guilford Adams)
Q: What got you into the world of clowns?
I started with a church program called Caring Clowns that used ministry for outreach, and then I revisited clowning in college after moving out to LA due to my acting background.

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A horror-focused show that blends film history, affectionate banter, and sharp analysis to unpack how iconic monsters first appear on screen. Episodes center on the debut work of famous creatures, with deep dives into creature design, production trivia, and the cultural impact of horror debuts. The trio brings humor and camaraderie to discussions of genre conventions, character motivations, and the broader context that shaped each monster's screen introduction, making it accessible for newcomers while rewarding longtime horror fans. A standout is the enthusiastic, chemistry-driven host dynamic, which keeps conversations engaging even when dissecting densely analyzed classics or cult favorites.

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1. Laron Chapman
2. Eric Miller
3. Stephen Rice
4. Michael Varrati
5. Guilford Adams
6. Don Campbell
7. Sarah Clingenpeel
8. Candi Carpenter

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