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My Favourite Monster

George Penney & Tony Johnson

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Welcome to My Favourite Monster, a podcast where two professional house sitters, ttrpg fans and comedy fantasy fiction authors, George Penney & Tony Johnson consider every monster in the universe for their pet potential, one by one. Be it xenomorphs, Trogdor, Jaws or a mind flayer we will consider them all!
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Everybody to the Limit! David Spencer and Michael Hunter (from 'The "Weird Al"Phabet' and 'Thank You, Internet' podcasts) as well as David's wife, Alexa, are embarking on a quest to watch and discuss every toon on the Homestar Runner site in release order! No Strong Bad E-mail, Answering Machine, Teen Girl Squad, or Puppet Stuff are safe! Join them as they learn about how Matt and Mike Chapman created your favorite characters, the easter eggs within almost every toon, and how a dragon with c ...
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It's a room with a Moooooose! (from Invader Zim) What do you need to know to survive/enjoy/prosper from this MOOSEY FATE? What is gravitational whale astronomy? Is the borg just space-box? Is an infinite moose a wave or a particle? (we forget entirely to talk about possible world's theory) As a wise one once said: "Data-fish teaches you".…
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Special OverLondon takeover! As the 19th of May is the anniversary of Anne Boleyn rather unfairly getting the chop, we figured it was high time we honored both her and our OverLondon universe equivalent The Vengeful Queen! (may she rest in vengeance) Can one fire an arrow box from a bow? Ships that fall over when they fire!! Is dressing as a giant …
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Ahahaha, we're doing this again!!! In this episode we delve into the depths of our shared history, to that which grew ridges on our smooth child-brains (for better or worse): Powdered Toast Maaaaaan (from the absurd and disturbing "Ren and Stimpy"). If you have no idea what that is, then you're in for a treat (but it's not my fault if it tastes lik…
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We're bringing on Charley Marlowe and David Ganssle to discuss one of toons about one of the most important flash games from The Brothers Chaps: Peasant's Quest!! Spoilers for the game are inbound, so novice beware! Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/peasants-quest-preview Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/sbem…
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We're frozen in, so that means we're joined yet again by Shelby Sessler and Ella Cesari to talk about crying, breakfast restaurants, and Lil' Brudder! Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/109-crying Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/peasants-quest-preview USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Shelby Sessler: https://www…
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What's Pom Pom been up to? What's our special guest, Shelby Sessler, been up to? What's our guest co-host, Ella Cesari, been up to? Listen in and find out! Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/108-pom-pom Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/109-crying USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Shelby Sessler: https://www.sh…
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We investigate how a combined Meg-Jason Statham fusion would work as a pet and almost manage to make a coherent episode: Can you milk a cow shark? How exactly, do you grind cheese? Can you use Jason Stratham as a grinder? And yes, we pronounce Jason Statham's name with an R because I once heard someone say it like that on the radio once and it got …
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We're back! Season 2 baybee! We kick off with the highly contested, Oscar the Grouch... yes, we'll do a proper monster next time I promise. Anyway - we ask the real questions: Is his can nuclear powered? Is he a rent-controlled defense against gentrification? Is his girlfriend comfortable with his pachyderm polyamory? Can we evict him and clean up …
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There's some changes coming to our main Pipedream podcasts and we're here to tell you all about them! Shows to be affected: "Come On, Fhqwhpods!", "How Did This NOT Get Made?", "Pod Made You Special", and "The 'Weird Al' Phabet" Become a patron and get access to our recent episodes (ad-free) for $2 a month and the entire Pipedream archives for $5! …
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We're finishing off Decemberween in July by talking about some fun Puppet Stuff! Watch the toon: https://old.homestarrunner.com/dween_puppet1.html https://old.homestarrunner.com/dween_puppet2.html Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/experimental-film USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd!" EP: https://michaelwilliamhunt…
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It's Decemberween In July in the world of Sweet Cuppin' Cakes and it's safe to say that there are surprises around every corner. Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/dween-cakes Watch the next episode's toon: https://old.homestarrunner.com/dween_puppet1.html https://old.homestarrunner.com/dween_puppet2.html Mystery Shack Lookback: https…
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It's Decemberween In July in FCUSA and we're taking a look at some creative gifts being made by Strong Bad and The Cheat! Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/dween-kidsbook https://homestarrunner.com/toons/seasonalsweaters Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/dween-cakes USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd…
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It's Decemberween in 80808! Time to learn more about these girls than you probably wanted to! Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/issue-6 Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/dween-kidsbook https://homestarrunner.com/toons/seasonalsweaters USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd!" EP: https://michaelwilliamhun…
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It's The Cheat's cheatday and we're celebrating it the only way we know how... by discussing it a lot. Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/107-cheatday Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/issue-6 USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd!" EP: https://michaelwilliamhunter.bandcamp.com/ Get the "Intro'd!" t-s…
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As we are just finishing off the edit on a book, we thought we'd have a (hopefully informative) rant about editors and the editorial process. Because gnarr. Signs your editor may stink and how to find a shiny unicorn. What are the breeds of editor? How much do they cost? Various stories from the trenches... Also on another note... we gonna be trave…
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Michael delivers an update during this unexpected break regarding his new mash-up album, an upcoming podcast, and a general state of things! Popsicle Culture (album): https://michaelwilliamhunter.bandcamp.com/album/popsicle-culture Popsicle Culture (shirt): https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/33899099-popsicle-culture?store_id=762054 Pod Made You Spe…
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So I had a think about it, and it turns out the Crystal Gem species is rather overpowered. Like... Immortal xenomorph meets nano-tech hegemonic-swarm combined with planet sculpting and a side salad of resurrection plus faster than light travel. So I might have gotten a tiny bit ambitious with this episode... I work out what the true purpose of the …
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We investigate "The Affront", one of the most charismatic and truly awful alien species to ever exist. A tentacled gas-sac parody of British aristocracy from the book Excession by Iain M Banks, one of the greatest science fiction writers that ever lived. I wax poetic about the post scarcity society known as "The Culture" Overlords... Blaaargh! Geor…
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In this episode we ramble about our current favorite anime... Jashin-chan Doroppukikku (Dropkick on my Devil) as well as think about pork cutlets and reminisce about eating roast duck ramen in Tokyo. Anyway who doesn't love a regenerating topless Lamia maid who is constantly trying to kill you (mostly via snakey dropkick)? Why are there not enough …
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What happens when Strong Bad decides to retire? Who will take his throne? Where even is his throne? If Strong Bad has a throne, why don't we have a throne? What gives?? Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/105-replacement Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/106-dangeresque-3 USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get th…
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Alexa, David, and Michael are diving into every song out of the jam session between Homestar Runner and They Might Be Giants! Watch the toon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXlbzSKkLY8 Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/105-replacement USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd!" EP: https://michaelwilliamhunter.bandcam…
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We rant and rave about the androids and magical black goo in Alien Covenant (and Prometheus). Quite a bit, actually... Neutrino shockwave? ...no... just no. Join the egg sniffers guild today, we have cookies! Why android hair??? volcanic glass >> magic faux genetic god alien Chekhov's gun misfires again And more!…
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The gang catches up on some listener messages, reviews, and a new answering machine message! “Come On Fhqwhpods” song - Songwriters: Gavin Richard, Austin Post, Amala Dlamini, Louis Bell, Jasper Harris, & William Walsh This song was re-produced. Original production organized by Bell and Walsh. (C) 2022 Republic Records, Mercury Records. All rights …
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It's time to rock, rock on and talk about The Cheat Commando's new cereal! Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/cheat-commandosos Watch the next episode's toon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXlbzSKkLY8 USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd!" EP: https://michaelwilliamhunter.bandcamp.com/ Get the "Intro'd!" t-shirt: https://www.teepu…
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We dive into the Discworld and consider Gaspode, the cynical ball of stench and disease or as he would put it "Mans best friend, et cetera, et cetera. Give the little doggie a biscuit. Homo-Sapiens! You can keep 'em." We talk about Greyfriars Bobby, the inspiration behind Gaspode. We remember the good/bad old days of London, that Pratchett parodies…
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We're talking about Strong Bad's ideal theme park with Tony Goldmark (Some Jerk With A Camera) and David Ganssle (Doggans)! Tony Goldmark: https://twitter.com/tonygoldmark https://www.youtube.com/c/TonyGoldmark/featured https://www.patreon.com/tonygoldmark https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com/escape-from-vault-disney David Ganssle: www.doggans.com htt…
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In this episode we travel back 500 million years to look at the pure and unadulterated nightmare fuel of the Cambrian explosion. In particular the weirdest creature named after a literal hallucination: Hallucigenia. * How many pikachu's can you impale on it's back spines? * Which end is the front? * Why don't more tentacles have teeth? * Why is the…
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Daniel Kawka returns to the show to learn about the origins of a 10-foot tall guitar! Daniel Kawka: https://www.instagram.com/danielkawka/ https://www.instagram.com/howdidthisnotgetmade/ https://twitter.com/hdtngm https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com/how-did-this-not-get-made Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/the-cheatar Watch the next …
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We're joined again by Pipedream's own Daniel Kawka as we discuss the introduction of The Cheat Commandos! Daniel Kawka: https://www.instagram.com/danielkawka/ https://www.instagram.com/howdidthisnotgetmade/ https://twitter.com/hdtngm https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com/how-did-this-not-get-made Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/cheat-c…
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We delve into the potential of the beloved Mimics: Are tofu halflings an ethical food option? How do they fare against clothing, fall and chainmail blankets? Do mimics have pollen allergies? What is the saddest thing you can stick to a mimic? Are they really the most useful accessory?By George Penney & Tony Johnson
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The gang learns all about Strong Bad's haircut styles! Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/103-haircut Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/cheat-commandos USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd!" EP: https://michaelwilliamhunter.bandcamp.com/ Get the "Intro'd!" t-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/user/come…
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The gang learns what's on the menu and how to get a free lunch special! Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/102-lunch-special Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/103-haircut USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd!" EP: https://michaelwilliamhunter.bandcamp.com/ Get the "Intro'd!" t-shirt: https://www.t…
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This is one of those episodes where Tony gets fascinated by the cthonic things that kicked around before Greek myth and George works out which goat head isn't plotting against you. Does your pet Chimera need house-training three times? Does the lion head end up bald on one side and charred on the other? What do Echindna's have to do with this? Lear…
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Ella Cesari, animaitress extraordinaire, joins us to talk about... cars or something? Ella Cesari: https://twitter.com/drawnwithoutref https://www.instagram.com/drawnwithoutref/ https://vimeo.com/ellacesari https://ellacesari.weebly.com/ Mystery Shack Lookback: https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com/mystery-shack-lookback Watch the toon: https://homesta…
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We're joined by the lovely animator & co-host of "Mystery Shack Lookback", Ella Cesari, as we take a look at The Cheat's latest commissions! Ella Cesari: https://twitter.com/drawnwithoutref https://www.instagram.com/drawnwithoutref/ https://vimeo.com/ellacesari https://ellacesari.weebly.com/ Mystery Shack Lookback: https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com…
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For George's birthday shark-o-rama we evaluate the genetically modified hyper-intelligent sharks from Deep Blue Sea. It's one of **those** episodes: Where do I buy fluffy leopard print chainmail? Are sharks anti-capitalistic or merely democratic-anarchists? Where does a dump stat rank against legs on Maslow's hierarchy of sharky danger? Should we f…
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The gang discovers that the website is under NEW MANAGEMENT?? Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/under-construction Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/new-boots USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd!" EP: https://michaelwilliamhunter.bandcamp.com/ Get the "Intro'd!" t-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/user…
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The gang uncovers the criminal underbelly of Free Country, USA! Watch the toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/strong-bad-is-in-jail-cartoon Watch the next episode's toon: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/under-construction USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd!" EP: https://michaelwilliamhunter.bandcamp.com/ Get the "Intro'd!" t-shirt: https://…
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This episode we evaluate the absurdly overpowered Tarrasque as a pet: Which out of D&D and Pathfinder has the sexiest Tarrasque? How did it evolve from fish-pig... to cat-tortoise... to walking apocalypse? Is Godzilla gonna sue? Why does his theme song make no sense? And how exactly do you manage something that is literally "unkillable"?…
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So we thought we would rate as a pet three concurrent cat-like things, nyan. All three of these would do just fine at either a catgirl, cosplay or furry convention. Which is what a human in DnD typically feels they have joined whenever they walk into a tavern. Futhermore, nyan. Which cat is best cat? (trick question... all cats are best cat) Do cat…
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