A Most Interesting Monster

Manny and Jezmina Von Thiele

Manny and Jez explore monsters and monstrosity and what they represent in pop culture through the ages

Episodes

  1. JAN 28

    Brother Yona Glickman on Hoodoo in Sinners PART 2

    Thank you so much for listening! This is our final episode, perhaps for now, and we hope you enjoyed, and keep enjoying all the terrifying things we love.  You can stay follow Brother Yona on Instagram at @propheticsoulguideinc.  Follow Manny at @dialoguesbydesign on Instagram Follow Jezmina at @jezmina.vonthiele on Instagram Hosted by Manny and Jezmina Von Thiele Edited by Manny Music by Dia Luna

    49 min

  2. JAN 15

    Brother Yona Glickman on Hoodoo in Sinners, PART 1

    We sit with Brother Yona to map Hoodoo’s true lineage, from Congolese roots to Bible Belt syncretism, and why representation in Sinners feels rare and right. The talk blends history, ethics, and lived practice with stories that carry power across generations. Follow Brother Yona on Instagram @propheticsoulguideinc and visit Professor Porterfield at http://www.professorporterfield.com/ • Hoodoo as African American folk magic built from survival and admixture • jazz, hip hop, and gumbo analogies that explain practice and form • regionalism, family lines, and Protestant and Catholic overlay • Bible magic, Psalms, hyssop, and church syncretism • migration-era stigma and hidden-in-plain-sight practices • who gets to practice, good guest ethics, and reciprocity • media tropes versus authentic portrayal in Sinners • High John folklore, mojo bags, and documented histories including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman  Thank you so much for joining us. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and watch us on YouTube at A Most Interesting Monster Follow Manny at @dialoguesbydesign on Instagram Follow Jezmina at @jezmina.vonthiele on Instagram Hosted by Manny and Jezmina Von Thiele Edited by Manny Music by Dia Luna

    49 min
  3. IMMATERIAL WORLD podcast THE HOUSE OF BEAUTY with Arabelle Sicardi

    JAN 14

    IMMATERIAL WORLD podcast THE HOUSE OF BEAUTY with Arabelle Sicardi

    If you enjoyed this episode about monstrosity and beauty, subscribe to Immaterial World, hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Jessica Richards, wherever you get podcasts! As a gift, you can use code IMMATERIAL30 for 30% off books and decks at checkout at https://redwheelweiser.com/ till March 31, 2026, including on Jezmina's book with Paulina Stevens, Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling.  Also, join the MAKE IT HAPPEN ritual 1/18/26 over zoom with replay to charge up your intentions for 2026!

    1h 2m

  4. 12/11/2025

    Sinners (2025): I want your stories; I want your songs

    Thank you so much for joining us. Visit AMostInterestingMonster.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and watch us on YouTube at A Most Interesting Monster Follow Manny at @dialoguesbydesign on Instagram Follow Jezmina at @jezmina.vonthiele on Instagram Hosted by Manny and Jezmina Von Thiele Edited by Manny Music by Dia Luna

    1h 16m

  5. 10/30/2025

    Two Nerds On Horror, Culture, And Who Gets Called A Monster

    Welcome to our first episode-- Manny and Jez start off season one by raving about monsters, who they are to us, why we love them, are we monsters(?), and what's ahead!  Thank you so much for joining us. Visit AMostInterestingMonster.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and watch us on YouTube at A Most Interesting Monster Follow Manny at @dialoguesbydesign on Instagram Follow Jezmina at @jezmina.vonthiele on Instagram Hosted by Manny and Jezmina Von Thiele Edited by Manny Music by Dia Luna

    27 min
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About

Manny and Jez explore monsters and monstrosity and what they represent in pop culture through the ages

Information

  • Creator
    Manny and Jezmina Von Thiele
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Most Interesting Monster
  • Show Website
    A Most Interesting Monster