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The Bestiary
A field guide to the creatures, characters, and cosmic entities the Cult of Psyche has summoned into being — some invited, most not. Approach each entry with the respect owed to a thing that may be listening.
61 entities catalogued
Abraham Lincoln Transformation
Psyche shaved most of his beard but kept it in an Abraham Lincoln style, leading to ongoing jokes about looking like the president
Age of Psyche
Psyche's tongue-in-cheek designation of the current era as 'the age of Psyche' (parallel to 'age of Aquarius'), characterized by spiritual rebirth, queerness, and collective community.
Alex McQueen
A drag-queen duck character who asserted his desire to be a drag queen during the creative brainstorm; named in reference to or homage to fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
Alex McQueen (Drag-Queen Duck)
A duck character who embodies drag performance aesthetics and identity; established as a collaborative character design within the episode's creative brainstorming.
Alex's Casino Setup
A running joke about whether Alex is genuinely at a casino or operating an elaborate home setup designed to look like one. Panel members humorously question the authenticity of his claimed $10,000 win.
Alexander
A character in the Glitchmas narrative who assists Gothy in stealing Christmas but claims innocence, using charm (McDonald's, wide eyes) to deflect responsibility. Represents complicity masked as helplessness.
Alexander Glory McQueen
A nickname from high school mentioned in relation to the glory hole joke theme
Alexander Glory hole McQueen
Alexander's unusual high school nickname that he claims was his middle name, involving the term 'glory hole'
Alien Abduction / Anal Probe Mythology
Traditional UFO folklore holds that extraterrestrial visitors abduct and perform invasive procedures on humans. This episode inverts that narrative by proposing humans would administer probes to aliens caught violating airspace.
Arthur in the Sacred Ridge
A Filipino wrestler and maintenance worker who exists on the edge of panels, stirring chaos, performing drama, wielding a wrench as a sacred object, and oscillating between romantic gestures (kissing Sam) and physical comedy. A figure of panel-hopping chaos.
Arthur's Ancestor: Joseph Grimaldi (The First Clown)
Arthur claims descent from Joseph Grimaldi, the inventor of modern clowning. The Grimaldi family allegedly owns Monaco. Used to justify Arthur's comedic/chaotic role on the stream.
Bald Garfield
Chat nickname for Psyche based on hat-wearing style; Psyche reclaims it with 'I wear my hat sway' [18:32-18:40].
Barry the Turtle Account
A recurring chat account subject to various jokes and accusations, particularly around claims of sending money or donations that cannot be verified
Beeta
A chaotic character who disrupts Christmas by drunk streaming, kissing Santa, and causing general holiday mayhem
Cat Identity
Psyche identifies as a cat when someone warns about being thrown to wolves, suggesting a feline nature that makes them unsuitable prey
Cyber Saiyan as Cyberonis
A playful identification connecting a participant's username to a mythological or show-specific entity
Cyra
Streamer bandit character: a tarot reader and dream decoder who broadcasts from a folding chair throne, characterized as 'full-time controller' with a webcam crown.
Demonic Streaming Metaphor
Comparing particularly chaotic trolls to 'cute little demons' and referencing what Lucifer's hypothetical Twitch stream would be like
Doug the Racist
Chat participant who has been banned multiple times for racist behavior; acquired the epithet 'Doug the Racist' as his known identity in the community
Emma Leviathan - Satan's Ex-Wife
A fellow tarot reader and spiritual community member whom Psyche recently consulted with; humorously referred to as 'Satan's ex-wife' (described as real, not fake)
Emma Leviathan as Satan's Ex-Wife
Emma Leviathan is presented as Satan's former wife who is now attempting to take over Hell. She has a website called paywithyoursoul.com and leads a demon army that includes Psyche as a general/moderator.
Gothy
A character in the Glitchmas narrative who steals Christmas while claiming to be a leader and planner. Represents egocentrism, manipulation, and the reframing of harmful actions as intentional growth or mythology.
Jeff the Vomit Guy (Fetishist Philosophy)
A figure from Howard Stern lore featuring a man with a vomit fetish who calls it 'vomit therapy.' Presented by Psyche as an example of transgressive media and shock value in contrast to Psyche's own approach. Represents extremity in human experience.
Justin Beaver and Haley Beaver (woodchucks)
Crystal Marie's two woodchucks that she humorously insists are beavers, despite being corrected multiple times during the stream.
Laboratory Goblins
Anthropomorphized observers/audience members who conduct informal experiments on the host, measuring responses and looking for breaking points. Presented as playful but invasive.
Lenor's Guardian Role
Psyche's black cat Lenor is frequently referenced as a protective 'guard cat' that watches over the host and maintains energetic safety during streams. The cat's presence is treated as spiritually significant.
Lenor's Secret Motorcycle
Psyche claims his cat Lenor has a hidden motorcycle that she uses to go to stores and buy him beer, complete with a helmet with skulls and security measures
Lenore (The Demonically Possessed Cat)
Black cat belonging to Psyche, allegedly demonically possessed; excessive affection interpreted as demonic possession rather than normal pet behavior. Became focal point for supernatural accusations in feud.
Lex
Streamer bandit character: operates an in-real-life camera from a rusty van, described as a microphone queen with coffee addiction who turns rumors into 'primetime fiction.'
Manuse the AI Assistant
A recurring show element where Psyche references an AI assistant named Manuse from India who is supposed to provide technical support but frequently fails to help
Mike
Streamer bandit character: wears three fake mustaches, dreams under dinosaur caches, mostly forgets his streaming job while running various troubles.
Nazi Brian Reference
High school acquaintance known by the epithet 'Nazi Brian' - a nickname so established that even younger generation knows him by it
Planets as Capture Devices
Speculative concept that planets, whose name contains 'plan,' may be intentionally designed structures that capture and incubate souls for incarnation.
Psyche as Capricorn-Shaped Problem
A humorous self-description suggesting Psyche embodies Capricornian traits (practical, rigorous, skeptical) merged with tarot reading, radio philosophy, and prosecutorial inquiry.
Psyche's Abraham Lincoln Resemblance
A running joke from a previous stream where Psyche was compared to Abraham Lincoln due to his beard. He shaved his mustache but kept the beard, leading to ongoing comparisons that he addresses at the start of this stream.
Psyche's Illuminati Membership
Psyche makes a joking but ambiguous reference to being 'in the Illuminati,' framing it as something between parody and genuine claim, consistent with the show's half-serious, half-joking tone.
Psychic Poodles
Fifty psychic poodles formed a government coup in Psyche's dream, suggesting the possible existence of psychic animals and their involvement in political structures within dream logic.
Scorpion Characterization
E is humorously characterized as having a scorpion nature, specifically described as looking like a red scorpion and being 'the most venomous scorpion on Earth,' balanced with a 'teddy bear' affectionate quality
Summer the Getaway Driver
A recurring comedic character narrative featuring Summer as a reckless getaway driver and her crew of 'crypt keepers' Christine and Amanda who possess esoteric knowledge but chaotic execution. They operate on 'caffeine and bad ideas' and the prophecies keep mysteriously unfolding.
Summer's Peg Leg
Running joke/reference to Summer having a prosthetic leg that she allegedly uses in inappropriate ways
Supernatural Hybrid Genealogy
Exploration of what offspring would result from pairings between different supernatural beings such as witches, warlocks, and vampires, with the implication that such unions create hybrid beings inheriting traits from both parents.
Sweet Pea Character
An inside-joke persona from improv skits on the show, frequently impersonated by Arthur
The Authentic vs. Imposter Nick
A running gag where fake versions of guests (particularly Nick Johnson) attempt to infiltrate the stream using the same name. The real Nick is identifiable by his hat that reads 'Nick Johnson' and his characteristic playful behavior (wearing masks, removing shirts, flipping tires).
The Bleatles
A humorous lore element: the baby goats from the petting zoo form a band inspired by the Beatles, touring successfully and performing songs like 'Let It Bleed This Season'
The Bleed Suits
A band formed by baby goats after the Christine incident, released the song 'Let It Bleep This Season' and toured to sold-out barn performances
The Bleed Suits Band
A barn band formed by the baby goats after the Christine incident, known for their hit song 'Let It Bleep This Season' which sold out a barn tour.
The Cappuccino Criminal
A charismatic female figure who commands spaces through presence rather than force; described as someone who 'steals hearts' and enchants those around her through wit, confidence, and charm. The character operates within a playful mobster narrative framing.
The Cappuccino Criminal Archetype
A character type explored in this episode: a charismatic, commanding figure who wields social and emotional power through charm, wit, and presence rather than traditional force or authority. Uses organized crime aesthetics as comedic framing.
The Conspiring Goats
Baby goats that appear to have orchestrated the reindeer incident, acting smug and innocent afterward
The Crypt Keepers
Christine and Amanda referred to as 'crypt keepers' with secret stuff, associated with prophetic speech and mystical knowledge, but characterized as clumsy and confused
The Hardy Boys
Nickname given to Donette and tackleberry due to their matching formal attire and detective-like appearance
The Lincoln Beard Era
Psyche's facial hair situation that makes him resemble Abraham Lincoln, which becomes a running joke
The Lobster People of Red Tide Beach
A surreal mythological figure introduced in the episode's opening song—transformed humans who have become crustaceans engaged in ritualistic ocean worship, baptized by tide, steaming with cosmic hunger. They snap claws at cosmic law and gather at Red Tide Beach under the influence of a prophetic figure (Psyche) wielding tarot.
The Nine Cats Leadership
The Cult of Psyche is governed by nine cats in a trench coat who manage the algorithm for initiates' benefit. This appears to be a humorous reframing of the show's authority structure.
The Raccoon Tarot Reader
A recurring absurdist figure in the Cult of Psyche cosmology—a trash-adjacent animal offering casual tarot affirmations with uncouth language ('Bro, your aura is great'), later stealing wallets at the astral after-party.
The Scorpion Analogy
Psyche describes E as the 'most venomous scorpion on Earth', highlighting the contrast between E's appearance and personality
Tony the Ghost
A person referred to as a ghost in a casual conversation
Trix the Magical Cat
One of Psyche's cats, characterized as possessing magical qualities, particularly the ability to create and manipulate shadows for entertainment.
Trix the Shower Peeper
Psyche's cat Trix who likes to watch her in the shower; a recurring character in the episode representing the playful, present-moment energy of the stream
Troll Bloodline
Jamie references having 'troll blood' as a birth trait, claiming royal lineage extending to the King of the Trolls, and attempting to move away from troll-like behavior.
Unttrackable (The Bearded Army Cook)
A mythological figure—part army cook, part forest hermit—whose beard is so large it has its own zip code, whose presence defeats satellite surveillance, and whose food possesses supernatural properties. Teaches Bigfoot to hide. Exists in a permanent state of evasion from authority.