Culture Cryptids
Culture Cryptids
Culture Cryptids
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.
My Favorite Monster: Fae Edition
Kori and JD discuss some of their favorite fae creatures. Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids
Apr 10, 2024
1 hr 18 min
Putting the "EAT" in Easter
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
Mar 27, 2024
1 hr 4 min
Monsterf*&#king 101
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
Mar 3, 2024
1 hr 3 min
Boy Meets Ghoul
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
Feb 28, 2024
1 hr 36 min
Love, Sex, & Lusty Urban Legends
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
Jan 31, 2024
1 hr 40 min
Did You Hear That???
Kori and JD discuss some of their favorite urban legends involving music. Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids
Jan 17, 2024
1 hr 34 min
We're Baaaack!
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
Jan 2, 2024
1 hr 4 min
Childhood Fears
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
Apr 29, 2022
1 hr 9 min
The High Price of Beauty
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-rights-issue/) Connect with us: linktr.ee/culturecryptids
Apr 1, 2022
1 hr 13 min
The [BLANK] Is Better: Leprechaun
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
Mar 18, 2022
52 min
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