How I Met Your Monster

Zach Wincik, Danny Salemme, Casey Brewer
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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 cinematic legends. Whether you’re a hardcore horror buff or just here for the fun, How I Met Your Monster delivers a perfect mix of spooky nostalgia and comedic commentary on the monsters you know and love. Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Now, let’s go meet some monsters!

  1. 2H AGO

    The Gemini Killer in William Peter Blatty's THE EXORCIST III

    The Exorcist III (1990) kicks off our Devils & Dicks triple feature! We dive into William Peter Blatty's underrated horror sequel that trades demonic possession for police procedural tension - well, mostly.  Lieutenant Kinderman (George C. Scott) investigates a series of brutal murders that match the M.O. of the Gemini Killer, who died in the electric chair 15 years ago. His investigation leads him to a psychiatric ward and a mysterious patient who claims to be both the Gemini Killer and Father Damien Karras.  What We Cover: Director's Cut vs. Theatrical Cut: The battle between Blatty's vision and studio interference.Brad Dourif's bone-chilling performance and how he almost lost the role to Jason Miller.THAT jump scare—the famous Nurse Keating hallway scene that's considered one of horror's best.Why the forced exorcism ending works (or doesn't).The confusing K-name pattern and what it means.George C. Scott's intensity and whether he should've been kinder, man.Celebrity cameos you probably missed (Samuel L. Jackson! Patrick Ewing! Larry King!).The dream sequence with Fabio and whether it's too much.The Debate: Is The Exorcist III better than the original?  We discuss why this film's dreadful tone and procedural approach might actually make it superior, even if it doesn't have the cultural impact of Friedkin's classic.  Behind the Scenes Drama: We unpack the production chaos—how Jason Miller's health issues led to Brad Dourif's casting (then recasting), why Father Morning was added for the theatrical cut, and whether the director's cut ending would've been more powerful.  Eight Official Reveals: From Father Kanavan's confessional booth murder to Mrs. Clelia crawling on the ceiling, we rank all eight monster introductions and pick our favorites. Next Time: We continue Devils & Dicks with Se7en (1995) - David Fincher's masterpiece of detective horror! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus content and commentaries, check out our Patreon Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout! Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more! Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 51m

  2. 6D AGO · BONUS

    SCREAM Commentary / SCREAM 7 Predictions (w/ Laron Chapman)

    In anticipation for SCREAM 7, Zach sits down with two SCREAM super fans (co-host Danny and special guest Laron Chapman) to discuss the original film and it's upcoming sequel. To hear new commentary episodes each month, check out Patreon and become a How I Met Your Monster MENACE for only $3! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus content and commentaries, check out our Patreon Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout! Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more! Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

    2h 21m

  3. FEB 2

    A Fascist and The Pale Man in Guillermo del Toro's PAN'S LABYRINTH

    We wrap up our SCARYTALES triple feature with Guillermo Del Toro’s war-torn journey through the horrors of fascism. The Pale Man sees you, but fantasy frees you, and it turns out that the real monsters are the fascist f**k-heads we met along the way as we travel back to Francoist Spain in 1944 to meet Captain Vidal and a fairy-filled forest in PAN’S LABYRINTH. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus content and commentaries, check out our Patreon Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout! Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more! Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 52m

  4. JAN 19

    Wheelers, Princess Mombi, and The Nome King in Walter Murch's RETURN TO OZ

    Return to Oz might be marketed as a fantasy sequel—but rewatching it as adults reveals something far darker. From electroshock therapy and abandoned children to the Wheelers, Princess Mombi’s Hall of Heads, and the terrifying Nome King, this Disney film feels more like a full-blown horror movie than a family classic. In this episode of How I Met Your Monster, we continue our Scarytales triple feature by breaking down Return to Oz through the lens of monster introductions, childhood trauma, and nightmare fuel imagery. We explore why this movie terrified so many of us as kids, how it stays unsettling as adults, and why it might be Disney’s most disturbing film. We also dive into behind-the-scenes facts, Walter Murch’s direction, the film’s connection to the original Oz books, and how Return to Oz embraces darker fantasy in the tradition of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus content and commentaries, check out our Patreon Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout! Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more! Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 10m

  5. JAN 5

    Werewolves in Neil Jordan's THE COMPANY OF WOLVES

    In this episode of How I Met Your Monster, we kick off our Scary Tales triple feature by diving into Neil Jordan’s 1984 horror film The Company of Wolves. Inspired by Angela Carter’s reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood, this surreal fairy-tale nightmare blends werewolves, dream logic, and body-horror transformations into one of the strangest films of the decade. We break down the film’s seven monster reveals, unsettling werewolf transformation effects, and its controversial themes around puberty, repression, folklore, and gender roles. From wolves peeling out of human skin to dream-within-a-dream storytelling, The Company of Wolves challenges traditional fairy tales and refuses simple interpretations. Along the way, we connect the film to classic werewolf lore, fairy-tale history (Charles Perrault), and other surreal horror films that prioritize vibes over clarity. Is The Company of Wolves a feminist fairy tale? A disturbing coming-of-age story? Or just an aggressively weird werewolf movie? We don’t fully agree—and that’s the point. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus content and commentaries, check out our Patreon Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout! Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more! Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

    2h 1m

  6. 12/22/2025

    Art the Clown in Damien Leone's TERRIFIER 3 (Christmas Special)

    In this holiday-themed episode of How I Met Your Monster, Zach, Danny, and Casey unwrap Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3, a Christmas-set descent into extreme horror led once again by Art the Clown. What begins as festive fun quickly turns into a debate about gore limits, audience intent, and what horror is supposed to make us feel. The hosts explore whether Terrifier 3 is simply a showcase for increasingly elaborate kills or a continuation of the franchise’s growing mythos. While Casey celebrates the film as peak fan service and Art’s strongest performance yet, Zach and Danny wrestle with visceral reactions, lingering violence, and the physical toll of watching the movie. Along the way, the conversation touches on Christmas horror traditions, MPAA censorship history, Freddy Krueger comparisons, and why Art the Clown has become one of modern horror’s most recognizable icons. Love it or hate it, Terrifier 3 sparks exactly the kind of reaction it sets out to provoke—and this episode captures that tension in real time. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus content and commentaries, check out our Patreon Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout! Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more! Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

    2 hr

  7. 12/08/2025

    Freddy Krueger in Chuck Russell's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS

    Wrapping up our IN DA KLERB WE ALL MONSTERS triple feature, we’re admitting ourselves to Westin Hills Psychiatric Hospital to meet the bastard son of 100 maniacs, better known as Freddy Krueger, in A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS, starring Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette, Craig Wasson, Rodney Eastman, Ken Sagoes, Jennifer Rubin, Penelope Sudrow, Bradley Gregg, Ira Heiden, Priscilla Pointer, Laurence Fishburne, and John Saxon. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus content and commentaries, check out our Patreon Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout! Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more! Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

    57 min

  8. 12/01/2025 · BONUS

    Commentary - THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Patreon Preview)

    An episode 50 years in the making has us shivering with antici… pation. In this month’s Patreon Exclusive commentary episode, we’re meeting Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his horny chorus of Transylvanians in Jim Sharman’s THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. This episode is available to our Maniac Patrons. Subscribe now for monthly commentary episodes, plus additional bonus content and perks. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus content and commentaries, check out our Patreon Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout! Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more! Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

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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 cinematic legends. Whether you’re a hardcore horror buff or just here for the fun, How I Met Your Monster delivers a perfect mix of spooky nostalgia and comedic commentary on the monsters you know and love. Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Now, let’s go meet some monsters!

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  • Creator
    Zach Wincik, Danny Salemme, Casey Brewer
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 How I Met Your Monster
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    How I Met Your Monster