The end of the world! Cultures throughout history have been obsessed with it, and if there’s one thing they knew, it would feature absolutely terrifying monsters, come to ring down the age of humanity! Tune in and learn about these exciting apocalyptic horrors! Possibly the most metal Monster Science ever! twitch.tv/ReverendMatt

At long last – Monster Science in the city and at a decent hour! A history (with jokes!) of the monsters of Norse mythology! From colossal wolves to serpents that gnaw at the roots of the World Tree, to squirrels that bring nasty messages to and from giant eagles, learn about the fascinating and imaginative creatures of the vikings! Plus PowerPoint!

A global overview of the most majestic and powerful of mythological creatures – the dragon! Huge supernatural reptiles are found in stories from all over the world – from the evil fire-breathers of Europe through the celestial bureaucrats of China to the grand, horned water-serpents of the American First Nations, and so, so many more. Learn helpful tips on dragon identification, behavior, and, heaven forbid, slaying techniques!

This week I had the honor of being on the amazing “Just Enough Trope” podcast! We riff on Norse mythology, its obsession with its eschaton, “Thor: Ragnarok,” and my then-great anticipation of goth outer-space Cate Blanchett. (I have seen the film since the recording, and my goth outer-space Cate Blanchett needs were met and exceeded.) Give it a listen! Right here!