he/him | Derek is your dependable dad friend who is proud of you but still thinks you need to drink more water. Since childhood he has been a lover of monsters, mysteries, and all things spook. His existence is simultaneously fueled by coffee and movie quotes which allows him to study psychology, history, and mythology. In his free time he listens to podcasts (including his own), plays D&D with friends, and loves on his dogs Saxon and Willow.
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About The Show
Monster Crush
A Comedy Podcast of Hellish Proportions
Dating can be hard – especially when your date is the legendary Bigfoot! Where do you take a guy like that? More importantly, where do you find a guy like that? You’re in luck, because our crypto-woo-ologist, Heaven-Leigh, has a binder full of suitable candidates ready for one hell of a good time. Whether or not our bait, – er, bachelorette – Elly, survives is up to her. Who says love isn’t without a few risks?
Monster Crush
- Date 51 - The Beach Boys (Monster Version) July 4, 2021
- Date 50 - Monster Smooching as Praxis May 24, 2021
- Date 49 - Out With the Old, in With the New May 11, 2021
- Monster Crush Bonus: I Roll to Smooch May 5, 2021
- Date 48 - King of Monsters and King of My Heart April 25, 2021
- Date 47 - Women's Herstory Horror April 11, 2021
- Date 46 - Aliens... Probably March 28, 2021
- Date 45 - Horde my Love March 13, 2021
- Date 44 - Soggy Bottom Boys February 7, 2021
- Winter Wonderland Update December 11, 2020
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5 smooches out of 5
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Full disclosure: I came into this show not even that keen on cryptids. But between the charm, wit, chemistry, and passion of the hosts, I now have both a wellspring of knowledge, and PREFERENCES about the date-ability of a range of the weird creatures hidden in the world.
A lighthearted cryptid cast
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Two friends invite you to a creepy take on the classic “The Dating Game”. This podcast is super sweet, friendly, and refreshing. I’m not always in the mood for creepy, moody stories, but Elly and Heavenly’s fun interaction feels like the best conversation you can eavesdrop on at a Starbucks. I look forward to this podcast with every update.
Broadens your horizon
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I love the theme song! And people who don’t take themselves too seriously...
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Meet the Cast
creators and characters
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Derek Co-Host
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Heaven-Leigh Host | Roleplayer

Derek
Co-Host
Skills
Obscure pop culture references
Hugger
Petting all the dogs

Heaven-Leigh
Host | Roleplayer
Heaven-Leigh is a being of unknown origins, hailing from a galaxy so dissimilar to our own that no language is available to explain it. Since crash landing here nearly seven thousand years ago, Heaven-Leigh chose the worst kind of creature to occupy and has fully integrated herself as a human.
As a human, she studies psychology, folklore, and literature, with a focus in narrative construction of the self, the other, and the unknown. If she isn’t talking about monsters, she’s either roleplaying as a monster in D&D, reading about monsters, or taking care of the monster that calls itself Minouche. Her favorite animal is the pig. <br></br>
Heaven-Leigh is a host for Monster Crush and a player on Final Rites.
Skills
Dream Analysis
Confidently Pronouncing Things Incorrectly
Fanfiction
Bonus Content
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