Afleveringen
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This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by returning guest, Emelyne Museaux, to discuss Ridley Scott’s 1985 dark fairy tale, LEGEND!
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Featured Guest:
Emelyne Museaux is a film aficionado, fantasy lover, and ghostwriter/editor. She co-hosts the podcast, The Good, The Bad, and the Basic, which is currently on hiatus. She previously appeared on our double feature episode on UNDERWATER and THE MEG (episode 23).
References:
Making Up Legend - Monsters of Makeup
Tierra Whack - WHACK'S MUSEUM (album)
Halt and Catch Fire (AMC+)
Minions & Monsters
Supergirl
Old Wounds by Logan Ashley-Kisner
Supacell (Netflix)
Barbershop (Amazon Prime)
I Love Boosters
Sweetpea by C.J. Skuse
Joesef (musician)
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This episode, Kalid and Joe celebrate our Independence Day! Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day, that is. Specifically, his 1996 alien invasion classic!
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References:
‘Independence Day’: How Visual Effects Have Dramatically Escalated Since the Original Film’s Release - The Hollywood Reporter
Invaders on the Fourth of July - Monster Legacy
Season 3 of Interview with a Vampire - The Vampire Lestat (AMC)
Mister Magic by Kiersten White
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by makeup artist & vfx professional, Ana Victoria Esquivel Vásquez, to chat about Guillermo del Toro's 2006 passion project, Pan's Labyrinth!
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Featured Guest:
Ana Victoria Esquivel Vásquez is a Los Angeles–based multidisciplinary makeup artist specializing in Beauty, Special Effects, and Illustration, with over a decade of professional experience spanning film, television, and high-level production work. Originally from Panama City, Panama, Ana developed her artistic foundation through fine arts studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design before continuing advanced training at the Academy of Freelance Makeup in London and Make-Up Designory in Burbank, and later she trained under renowned industry artists including Matt Rose, Jordu Schell, and Denise Baer. Since 2017, she has contributed to major productions through her expertise in beauty, prosthetics, specialty hair, and on-set collaboration, earning a reputation for technical precision, adaptability, calm leadership, and the ability to seamlessly merge artistry with efficiency across both beauty and effects-driven projects.
References:
The Disobedient Fairytale: How Guillermo del Toro’s Use of Recontextualization Transforms Film Itself - Medium
Once Upon a Time in Spain - The Austin Chronicle
15 Things You Didn't Know About Pan's Labyrinth - ScreenRant
PAN'S LABYRINTH—Interview With Guillermo Del Toro - Screen Anarchy
Pan’s People - The Guardian
Making Monsters: The Practical Effects Behind Guillermo Del Toro’s Iconic Creatures - Shotdeck
Las Criaturas del Laberinto del Fauno - Monster Legacy
A vfx Labyrinth - FX Guide
Shannara Chronicles
VInce Staples - Cry Baby
Pokemon Shield (Nintendo Switch)
Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling
The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling
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"You're not afraid of the dark, are you...?"
This episode, Kalid and Joe chat about David Twohy 2000 space/horror/creature-feature, Pitch Black, with Vin Diesel as Riddick!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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References:
Whatever happened to the practical creatures from ‘Pitch Black’? - Befores & Afters
I Love Boosters
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Ring by Koji Suzuki
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This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by guest host Nicole Praska to chat with Derek Maki and prolific creature actor Doug Jones! We discuss Doug’s iconic career as well as the upcoming documentary, GET ME DOUG JONES, which is produced by Derek’s company, Coolwater Productions.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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Featured Guest:
Derek Maki is an actor, director, producer & creator of Coolwater Productions. He wrote and directed the indie film, INSTANT DADS in 2005 which can be found on Amazon & also recently produced the documentary, ALIENS EXPANDED.
Doug Jones is an actor, mime and contortionist. He’s a renowned creature actor who has appeared in countless films and television shows including (but not limited to), “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” the HELLBOY films, PAN’S LABYRINTH, THE SHAPE OF WATER, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, and WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS.
Links:
Get Me Doug Jones website
Get Me Doug Jones kickstarter campaign
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This episode, Kalid and Joe take a train trip on the Horror Express! Specifically we talk about the 1972 horror flick of the same name from director Eugenio Martín.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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References:
Horror Express - TCM
Widow’s Bay on Apple TV
They Will Kill You (film)
Bob Trevino Likes It
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This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by director, actor, writer, producer, comedian, and visual artist, Andre Hyland, to chat about the 1990 cult classic Temors, from director Ron Underwood. Follow Andre on Instagram here!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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Featured Guest:
Andre Hyland is a multi hyphenate director, actor, writer, producer, comedian, and visual artist.
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a graduate of The college of DAAP at the University of Cincinnati, Andre is a four-time Sundance Film Festival writer/director. His Sundance films include the Eric Andre produced 2022 Indie Episodic offering Culture Beat. Paste Magazine called their pilot “The Best Six Minutes of Sundance 2022”. His other Sundance films include his feature film debut, THE 4TH, which has streamed on Peacock, Showtime, and others. Hyland also wrote, directed and starred in the critically acclaimed, Bob Odenkirk produced, short film Funnel which Rolling Stone named one of the “12 Must-See Sundance Successes”.
His TV work behind the camera includes directing season 2 of Tru TV’s Jon Glaser Loves Gear, and co-head writing Adult Swim's Mostly For Millennials. He’s directed and written for numerous projects at FOX, Comedy Central, FuelTV, Funny or Die, and MTV.
As an actor Hyland can currently be seen on the new Ethan Hawke led FX/HULU series The Lowdown. Can also see Andre on the recent Peacock comedy series LAID with Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet. In 2024 he was nominated for SAG's "Best Comedic Ensemble" for his work on HBO's Barry. Prior to that he was a series regular alongside Kate Beckinsale on the Paramount+ series Guilty Party. He also starred in the A24 Daniel Scheinert directed feature film, The Death of Dick Long.
In the 00s, Hyland’s fine artwork was mainly seen on the streets via graffiti and street art under the name Buddy Lembek which lead to his work being included in exhibitions at the London Institute of Contemporary Art, MASS MoCA, and Publico’s Good World in association with Cincinnati CAC’s Beautiful Losers. His work has also been featured in publications such as Graffiti World and Scribble Magazine.
References:
Kate Hutton: 'That Earthquake Lady' - Advocate
Subterranean Terror — Tremors - Monster Legacy
Task (HBO)
Bad Man (Amazon Prime)
Star Trek: Deviations - Threads of Destiny by Stephanie Williams
DTF St. Louis (HBO)
The Town (podcast) with Matthew Belloni
Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie
Patriot (Amazon Prime)
Mermaid
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This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by director, writer, podcaster and youtuber Jessie Gender to talk about the 2025 Bryan Fuller-helmed film, Dust Bunny!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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Featured Guest:
Jessie Gender is a director, writer, podcaster, YouTuber and culture commentator with a focus on geeky topics and often Star Trek in particular. Her film, IDENTITEAZE is available now on the Nebula TV network! Check out Jessie’s Youtube channels here and here!
References:
The Frak This Podcast
Genre Friction
Bryan Fuller on his film debut Dust Bunny: “We’ve lost our appetite for bite” - Paste
“Dust Bunny” : Exclusive Interview Writer/Director/Producer Bryan Fuller - Cinema Daily
"Dust Bunny": Behind its Distinctive Visual Style - League of Filmmakers
Bryan Fuller Breaks Down the DNA of DUST BUNNY - Fangoria
The Magnus Archives (horror podcast)
HAVE U BN 2 HEAVEN @ NITE? - Kid Cudi
The High Kings (Irish Band)
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
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This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by friend of the podcast and creator of Westcoast Strange, Joel H. Brewster, to talk about the 2024 euro-horror flick, Cuckoo, directed by Tillman Singer.
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Featured Guest:
Joel H Brewster is a producer, writer and avid science-fiction and horror fanatic. He's put his passions to practice in screenwriting a number of short films and promoting weird, obscure and fun horror-themed content through his Facebook and Instagram pages. You can find Joel's writings and links to all of his work at his website, Westcoast Strange.
References:
Exclusive Interview: CUCKOO Director On Practical Effects, Potential Sequel, And The Audrey Hepburn Influence - Fangoria
‘Cuckoo’ Director Tilman Singer on Creating the Hooded Woman and Why Mystery and Horror are the Perfect Pair: ‘It’s Like Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream - Variety
Cold Storage
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins
The Insider
A Place Where Love Goes - Childish Gambino
The Bride!
Hoppers
Blades of the Guardians
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We're back from hiatus! This episode, Kalid and Joe are coming in hot with some heavy 80's cheese. We discuss the 1988 creature-feature, The Brain, directed by Ed Hunt.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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References:
[It Came From the ‘80s] ‘The Brain’ That Wouldn’t Stop Eating People - Bloody Disgusting
Interview with Kevin Danzey - Badmovies.org
Shoresy (new season now streaming on Hulu)
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Beam Me Up, Sulu documentary
Iron Lung
The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir -
We're on a break! Thank you for your support for the podcast - this episode we discuss the film, Robocop , with friend of the podcast and artist, Jim Tandberg! This was originally our 38th episode of the podcast originally dropped in October of 2021!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
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We're on a break! Thank you for your support for the podcast - this episode we discuss the film, Men In Black . This was originally our 28th episode of the podcast originally dropped in May of 2021!
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*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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Resources to Support Minnesota Communities:
Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee
Stand with Minnesota
Support our St. Paul Public Schools Community
Macy Gearhart artist page
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We're on a break! Thank you for your support for the podcast - this episode we discuss the film, Jennifer's Body with special guest Nicole Praska. This podcast originally dropped in July of 2020!
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*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by close friend/family member, Lorrie Johnson, making her podcasting debut! The crew chat about Netflix’s recent update to The Addams Family: Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega and created by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and Tim Burton.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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Featured Guest:
Lorrie Johnson is a close friend and family member to the hosts! She loves fantasy worlds that center on friendship and digging deep into the world of cooking and baking as a foodie. This is her podcasting debut!
References:
How the “Wednesday” VFX Supervisor Created Thing, Nevermore, and More - The Credits
Wednesday Reboots the Addams Family With a Biting Condemnation of Colonialism—Just in Time For Thanksgiving - Time
Wednesday's Hunter Doohan talks his return as a hunky Hyde - Out
From Dust Returned - Ray Bradbury / Charles Addams
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Monster Sanctuary
Star Trek: The Last Starship - Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing
Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands - Cavan Scott
Star Wars: Ahsoka
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jane the Virgin
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This episode, Kalid and Joe have a chat with creature performer and puppeteer, Luisa Guerreiro, who recently donned full prosthetics as Toxie the Bod in Macon Blair's new update to The Toxic Avenger. We talk about Luisa's illustrious career in creature performance, motion capture, and puppeteering.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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Featured Guest:
Luisa Guerreiro is an actor, puppeteer, voice over artist, singer, performance capture / mocap performer, creature performer and a movement consultant. Aside from her performance in The Toxic Avenger, Luisa also recently performed motion capture for the character of Dr. Dillamond in Wicked , played a dwarven sorceress in Season 4 of The Witcher, and aided in puppeteering for Disney's remake of Snow White.
References:
Minnesota Somali Community Center
Monarca Rapid Response Line (dedicated to responding to Federal enforcement activity in Minnesota)
Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee
International Institute of Minnesota (helps immigrant and refugees build homes in Minnesota)
Round the Twist
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This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by forensic science & bad movie aficionado, Eric Ray, to get in the Thanksgiving spirt! The crew dig into the 1972 anti-drug, pro-Jesus, turkey monster gore-fest, Blood Freak!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
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Featured Guest:
Eric Ray is the co-host of the Double Loop Podcast, a show where two fingerprint examiners discuss everything related to fingerprints and forensics. Eric is a lifelong fan of movies with a particular love of “so bad they’re good” movies.
References:
Blood Freak full movie (Youtube)
Double Loop Podcast
In The Know (Blood Freak) - Turner Classic Movies
I Don’t Understand You (2024) Hulu
…And Justice For All (1979)
The Life of Chuck (2025)
Dungeon Crawler Carl book series by Matt Dinniman
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*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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Featured Guest:
At eight years old, hiding beneath couch cushions during his first viewing of Jaws, Preston knew he wanted to tell stories that made people feel something powerful. Now based in Los Angeles, he’s directed award-winning films, commercials, and music videos, produced work for brands like Hasbro and Marvel, and continues to craft immersive experiences that blend nostalgia, humor, and heart. He also makes a mean wood-fired pizza.
References:
How They Made the Shark in Jaws (and Why We Don't See It Very Much) - NBC Insider
What Jaws gets wrong about great white sharks - Natural History Museum
How Jaws Influenced Shark Perception - Shark Stewards
The Best Legs of Chicago podcast
Pluribus (Apple TV)
Broadcast Signal Intrusion (2021)
Night of the Hunter (1955)
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This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by legendary VFX artist, Howard Berger (of KNB Effects), and entertainment journalist, Marshall Julius to talk about their new book, Making Monsters! Then, we get specific and dig into Joe Dante's 1981 werewolf flick, The Howling.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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Featured Guest:
Marshall Julius is a writer, broadcaster, quizmaster and professional Geek who wrote the Vintage Geek ultimate quiz book for geeks!
Howard Berger is a special make-up effects creator & co-founder of KNB EFX. He has worked on over 400 film and television projects. He won an Academy Award for best makeup for his work on the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and an Emmy for his work on The Walking Dead.
Marshall and Howard's new collaborative book, MAKING MONSTERS: INSIDE STORIES FROM THE CREATORS OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST ICONIC CREATURES, is available now!
References:
Day of the Jackal (New series on Peacock)
Dredge (Video game for Nintendo Switch)
Peacemaker season 2 (HBO)
The Fly
Criterion Channel
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This episode, Kalid and Joe travel the final frontier! Joined by speculative fiction/horror writer, Katherine Silva, the crew chat about the Borg from Star Trek, specifically digging into the season 2 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Q Who,” and the 1996 film, First Contact directed by Jonathan Frakes.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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Featured Guest:
Katherine Silva is horror writer, three-time Maine Literary Award finalist for speculative fiction, and editor-in-chief of Strange Wilds Press. Her latest book, Where the Soul Goes, is available now!
References:
The History of Star Trek's Borg, Explained - CBR
The Undead Folk
Hallowed Oblivion
The Deadlands omnibus
Ghost of Yōtei (video game)
Picture (short film)
SurrealEstate season 3 (SyFy)
Haunted Hotel (Netflix)
Alien: Earth (Hulu)
No, I’m Not Human (video game)
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This episode, Kalid and Joe double dip into 2 screen-themed monster flicks! We look at the 2022 internet-meme horror, Grimcutty, and the 2020 film, Come Play, about a lonely monster named Larry.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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References:
Interview: “Grimcutty” Writer/Director John William Ross Discusses the Making and Meaning of His New Hulu Horror Movie - Laughing Place
Larry (short film)
Come Play - Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Misunderstood Monsters - Sarah Ferber
Come Play: From Short to Feature - YouTube
Come Play: Creating a Family Horror with Jacom Chase - SciFi Now
Monster Molding for Come Play - Befores and Afters
"Come Play" review by an actually autistic person
The English Teacher season 2 (Hulu)
The Sandman season 2 (Netflix)
Revival season 1 (SyFy/Peacock)
Yola - My Way (EP)
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