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The Monster Hunters

Definitely Human·60 episodes

ArtsPerformingComedyFictionFull-cast audio dramaBritish comedyRetro horror spoofStandalone adventuresCompleted seriesShort bonus segments

Take a trip back to swinging London in the early 1970s and meet Roy Steel, ex-big game hunter, and Lorrimer Chesterfield, a brain in the shape of a man. Together they are The Monster Hunters. Their mission: to protect the country from vampires, werewolves and a whole pantheon of unmentionable terrors! Taking its cue from the classic period of British horror and adventure, the 1960s and 70s, The Monster Hunters is a comedy adventure series written by and starring Peter Davis and Matthew Woodcock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why listen

The Monster Hunters is a full-cast British comedy adventure that lovingly spoofs 1960s and 70s horror, occult thrillers, and square-jawed pulp heroes. You get theatrical performances, period pastiche, absurd monster lore, and a recurring duo whose confidence often outruns their competence. It is a strong pick for listeners who like scripted comedy, vintage horror flavor, and audio drama that feels closer to a radio play than a chat show.

Series(1)

Episodes

0 min
Oct 22, 2025
Definitely Human's New Show: The Divide!

Definitely Human launches its latest audio drama: THE DIVIDE!A spy thriller in twelve episodes created by Matthew Woodcock (The Monster Hunters, Down), The Divide will release its first two episodes this Friday 24 October! And the rest of the show will release weekly for the rest of the year!Starring Mark Desebrock (MarsCorp, Shakespeare's Globe theatre), EJ Martin (Down, pluck productions), Simon Kane (The Monster Hunters, BBC Radio 4's John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme) and Rachel Hinds (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).With Ben Whitehead (the voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit – seriously!), Amelie Edwards (in everything Definitely Human has ever made), and more!The Divide is a rollercoaster of action and drama in the world of 1960s espionage – with immersive sound design by Tom Dalling, music by Jonathan Day, and artwork by Jon Stubbington.Produced by Maxamillian John and Matthew Woodcock.Search for 'The Divide' wherever you get your podcasts, and visit Definitely Human at https://definitelyhuman.co.uk/. You can also get access to behind-the-scenes content at the Definitely Human Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/definitelyhuman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 min
May 22, 2024
Remembering Jade Allen

Matthew and Peter remember their friend and colleague Jade Allen, the voice of Doctor Ladyface.You can hear Jade in The St Valentine's Day Murder here: https://www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk/?s=st+valentineIf you want to make a donation to St Francis Hospice, the details are at sfh.org.uk/donate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0 min
Jul 20, 2021
BACK TO EARTH - A Podcast About Roots by Definitely Human

Fashion Designer Charlie May has escaped city life and gone back to her roots as a West Country farmer. Join her each week as she learns the basics of living sustainably, grows her own fruit, veg and wine, delves into her family’s history and comes up with alarmingly ambitious plans to modernise the farm and ensure its survival. From fashion to farming; there's got to be some transferable skills, right?Subscribe to Back to Earth on acast, apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from. Follow us on Twitter @BacktoEarthPod and @HumanDefinitely, on Instagram @backtoearthpodcast and on TikTok @backtoearthcharlie and for bonus material subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/definitelyhuman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1 min
Apr 17, 2021
Down returns 21st of April

Down is a 24-part science-fiction series about an expedition into a newly-discovered Antarctic trench, dubbed The Bottomless Pit. The series returns on the 21st of April. Follow us on Twitter @BeckettStation and @HumanDefinitely for further information. And for bonus material subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/definitelyhuman Join us on the Definitely Human Discord on the 18th, 19th and 20th of April at 8pm BST for a listen-along of the series so far See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2 min
Dec 16, 2020
Steel Got It: Trees!

Trees! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s Father FISTmas Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 min
Dec 9, 2020
Powers Through It: Mersharks!

Mersharks! Dinner or decoration? Let 1970s Greatest Big Game Hunter Lord Greg Powers be your guide to the biggest Game in the game! The Big Game game that is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Dec 2, 2020
Steel Got It: Mortality and a Final Message!

Mortality and a Final Message! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s handsomely hairy heartbreaker Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Nov 25, 2020
Steel Got It: The Mind and Mortality!

The Mind and Mortality! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s polyester-clad adonis Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Nov 18, 2020
Steel Got It: Monster Hunting and the Mind!

Monster Hunting and the Mind! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s mind warrior Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 min
Nov 11, 2020
Steel Got It: Mystery and Monster Hunting!

Mystery and Monster Hunting! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s manliest Queen Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Nov 4, 2020
Steel Got It: Mountains and Mystery!

Mountains and Mystery! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s coolest adventurer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Oct 28, 2020
Steel Got It: Money and Mountains!

Money and Mountains! Good or EVIL? Let 1970s most uncompromising werewolf-slayer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 min
Oct 21, 2020
Steel Got It: Antique Shops!

Antique Shops! Friend or foe? Let 1970s bargain-hunting beast hurter Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Oct 14, 2020
Steel Got It: Wax!

Wax! Friend or foe? Let 1970s M.A.N (Man mAn maN) Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Oct 7, 2020
Steel Got It: The Unexplained!

The Unexplained! Friend or foe? Let 1970s sharpest dressed beast slayer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Sep 30, 2020
Steel Got It: The Human Heart!

The Human Heart! Friend or foe? Let 1970s man of iron Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 min
Sep 23, 2020
Steel Got It: Adverts!

Adverts! Friend or foe? Let 1970s shining star Roy Steel, manliest man who ever manned, be your guide to the most agreeable and affordable products Great Britain has to offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 min
Sep 16, 2020
Steel Got It: The Past!

The Past! Friend or foe? Let 1890s crime punching scotch consultant Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Sep 9, 2020
Steel Got It: The Sea!

The Sea! Friend or foe? Let 1970s sofishticated ladykriller Roy Steel school you on the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Sep 2, 2020
Steel Got It: The Beast of Albion Part Two!

The Beast of Albion! Friend or foe? You know what creature punching expert Roy Steel thinks, now fill your ears with the important and confusing words of 1970s loudest Sir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Aug 26, 2020
Steel Got It: The Beast of Albion Part One!

The Beast of Albion! Friend or foe? Let 1970s savviest hunter Roy Steel- the man, the myth, the moustache- be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Aug 19, 2020
Steel Got It: Ancient Aliens!

Ancient Aliens! Friend or foe? Let 1970s second strongest steel Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 min
Aug 12, 2020
Steel Got It: Robots!

Robots! Friend or foe? Let 1970s iconic hero/heroic icon Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 min
Aug 5, 2020
Steel Got It: Killer Plants!

Killer Plants! Friend or foe? Let 1970s legendary beast learner and book romancer Lorrimer Chesterfield be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 min
Jul 29, 2020
Steel Got It: Mad Scientists!

Mad Scientists! Friend or foe? Let 1970s lady whisperer and master of the ancient art of Steelkido Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 min
Jul 22, 2020
Steel Got It: Ghosts!

Ghosts! Friend or foe? Let 1970s happy-go-lucky ladies' man Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 min
Jul 15, 2020
Steel Got It: Vampires! Again!

Vampires! Friend or foe? Hang about didn’t we solve this one already? No! We didn’t! So let 1970s legendary scotchologist and monstersplainer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Jul 8, 2020
Steel Got It: Bog Monsters!

Bog Monsters! Friend or foe? Let 1970s SECOND Greatest Big Game Hunter Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 min
Jul 1, 2020
Steel Got It: Zombies!

Zombies! Friend or foe? Let 1970s monster opposer and fist advocate Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Jun 24, 2020
Steel Got It: Witches!

Witches! Friend or foe? Let 1970s style icon and branded instant soup connoisseur Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Jun 17, 2020
Steel Got It: Mummies!

Mummies! Friend or foe? Let 1970s creature slapper Roy Steel, owner of Britain's strongest moustache, be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 min
Jun 10, 2020
Steel Got It: Werewolves!

Werewolves! Friend or foe? Let 1970s legendary beast puncher and lady romancer Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min
Jun 3, 2020
Steel Got It: Vampires!

Vampires! Friend or foe? Let 1970s Monster Hunter extraordinaire and scotch enthusiast Roy Steel be your guide to the most terrorful creatures of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 min
Dec 24, 2019Episode 8
The Vampire Tree

The Vampire Tree. Everybody who visits it comes back changed, those that come back at all. ‘That tree was different. That tree enjoyed its work. It remembered.’Support Definitely Human productions and get access to extra content at patreon.com/definitelyhuman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 min
Oct 31, 2019Episode 7
The Funeral of Roy Steel

The note delivered read ‘You are Invited to the funeral of Roy Steel. No flowers by request.’ Then came the aeroplane ticket. But what mystery lies in wait on the mysterious and beautiful island of Isla de los Poderes?Join us for The Monster Hunters 2019 Halloween Special! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

41 min
Apr 3, 2019Episode 6
The Hell Shaped Room

Shadwell Crake has risen and the world has changed. Now old friends and old foes must join together in a last, desperate attempt to stop him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min
Mar 27, 2019Episode 5
The Eyes of Shadwell Crake

A powerful being, trapped for centuries, demands its release. Now the Monster Hunters face their greatest challenge yet! As they struggle to save the world, has Lorrimer Chesterfield crossed the ultimate line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

37 min
Mar 20, 2019Episode 4
The Scent of Fear

Mysterious creatures stalk the streets of Cambridge. But fear not, the Monster Hunters are on the case! However, they might not be the monster hunters you were expecting... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40 min
Mar 13, 2019Episode 3
Queen of the Yeti Men

An incredible life changing discovery inside Mount Everest itself! Who are the Kantaks? Who are the Naylim? As they are drawn into life in the mountain, will they ever see their human civilisation again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
Mar 6, 2019Episode 2
Death on Hell Mountain

A dangerous journey to the Roof of the World, one that will tax our heroes both physically and mentally... As they find themselves up a mountain with no books or booze, can Roy and Lorrimer best Mother Nature herself? Scale the heights of adventure in Death on Hell Mountain! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min
Feb 27, 2019Episode 1
The Parliament of Wolves

A meeting at a deserted warehouse, and a change of direction for our heroes! A conference of werewolves and a struggle for power! Join The Monster Hunters for a brand new series of adventures as they lift the lid and discover the true nature of London’s steamy underworld! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

47 min
Feb 20, 2019Episode 13
The Rapping on the Mirror

What sinister secret hides within a mirror so ugly that no sensible man would have it in his home? What happens when the thirst for knowledge overtakes Lorrimer Chesterfield like a horse left unattended at a water feature? What use is Roy Steel when he realises he can't punch a mirror? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2019
Steel Got It: The Monster Hunter’s Guide to Hunting Monsters with Roy Steel

The Steel Got It series is available on Twitter @HumanDefinitely #SteelGotIt and SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/the-monster-hunters. You can support the production of The Monster Hunters on Patreon at patreon.com/definitelyhuman. Extended Behind The Monster Hunters episodes are available to $3 patrons. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

43 min
Feb 13, 2019Episode 12
The Doll's House

What horror could be changing so many of our wealthiest industrialists? What chills await in a mysterious private gallery? Is Roy Steel finally losing his famous lady powers? All these questions and more will be answered when you enter The Doll's House! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 min
Feb 6, 2019Episode 11
The Monster Hunters and the Box of Desires

A terrible box that must never be opened... An ancient horror, its talons on a mission to kill! A dark night, a fearsome tale, an instant soup. It can only be The Monster Hunters Christmas Special! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

52 min
Jan 30, 2019Episode 10
A Knife at the Museum - LIVE!

A face from the past...what power does she hold over Sir Maxwell House? A scream in the dark...how can a man bleed to death via his knees? A dinner and some wine...but is the desert DEATH?! Join us for the Monster Hunters Halloween special recorded live at the 2014 London Horror Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 min
Jan 23, 2019Episode 9
Destroy All Monster Hunters

BEWARE ALL MONSTER HUNTERS! THE POWERS OF EVIL FOLLOW YOU LIKE A TERRIFYING CAR! FEAR, ALL MONSTER HUNTERS! YOUR NEMESIS CAN SEE YOU WITH HIS DEADLY EYES! PREPARE ALL MONSTER HUNTERS! FOR THE BATTLE OF YOUR VERY LIVES! Featuring Dan Starkey (Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adverntures, Wizards vs Aliens) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48 min
Jan 16, 2019Episode 8
The Whispering Fog

BEWARE! The deadly killer that stalks the streets of Old London Town! PONDER! The terrifying secret that terrifies behind the door of a terrifying house! COWER! From the housekeeper who lives only for kippers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 min
Jan 9, 2019Episode 7
Bride of the Deep

A holiday at sea, on course for danger! A mysterious woman with a mysterious past and a mysterious destiny! An undersea people, ready to fulfull their prophecy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min
Jan 2, 2019Episode 6
The Beast of Albion, Part 2

A horror from beneath the earth ready to return! A face from the past with a vendetta against Roy Steel! A trip to the shops with a detour into danger for Lorrimer and Sir Maxwell! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Casual listening
Best for: commutes, housework, evening listening, long drives
Tone: campy, theatrical, irreverent, retro

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