Frankenstein's Podcast

Frankenstein's Podcast

Joe Praska and Kalid Hussein
Country USA
Genres TV & Film
Language EN
Episodes 147
Latest 04.11.2026

Kalid and Joe explore creature-features, monsters, supernatural beasts, aliens, and other fantastical subjects from pop culture. The show covers these topics across film, television, and broader popular culture. Each episode focuses on a different monster or creature theme from pop culture.

Episodes

  • 145. 'Buffet Infinity' w/Simon Glassman & Trevor Duffy 04.11.2026 1h 5m
    This episode, friend of the podcast, Joel H Brewster stops by to join Kalid and Joe as the crew chats with writer/director Simon Glassman and puppeteer Trevor Duffy about their new film, Buffet Infinity, and why we all love it so much.​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Featured Guest:Simon Glassman is a comedian, caricature artist and writer/director.Trevor Duffy is a puppeteer and puppet-maker and founder of Duffy's Puppets.References:Buffet Infinity blu ray release (Vinegar Syndrome)Buffet InfinityThe Wonderfools (Korean Super hero show on Netfix)You Can See EverythingA House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher DiggerBuddy
  • 144. The Silicates from 'Island of Terror' w/Trevor Henderson 22.10.2026 1h 13m
    This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by iconic illustrator and artist, Trevor Henderson, to chat about the 1966 British horror classic, Island of Terror!​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Featured Guest:Trevor Henderson is an Illustrator, designer, writer, author. He’s known for (among many many more things) creating the Siren Head and Cartoon Cat characters, writing the middle-grade horror duology, Scarewaves, and the horror anthology podcast, Mayfair Watchers Society. Follow Trevor on his instagram to keep up with his work!References:The Sisters of the Ever-Sharpening BladeLong HorsePlastiboo (artist)Stephen Gammell (artist)Zdzisław Beksiński (artist)Savageland (found footage horror film)Man Finds Tape (found footage horror film)Ken Russell’s The DevilsCarrie (Mike Flanagan series)The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera.You Can See EverythingShaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy BottomA Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. PeckThe Carrier (1988)The Nobodies (2017)
  • 143. T-Virus Mutations from 'Resident Evil' w/Katherine Silva 07.10.2026 1h 23m
    This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by returning guest and indie author, Katherine Silva, to talk all things Resident Evil! Specifically, we discuss the 2026 update to the franchise from director, Zach Cregger.​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Featured Guest:Katherine Silva is multi-award winning horror and speculative fiction writer, and editor-in-chief of Strange Wilds Press. Her latest books, Into The Darkening Dust & Where the Soul Goes are out now, and her upcoming book, Dichotomy, is set to drop in March 2027. Kat previously appeared on the podcast back in episode 121 about the Borg from ‘Star Trek’!References:Inside (playdead game)Practical First: How Zach Cregger Shot Resident Evil's Monsters Without Leaning on VFX - DFIrentalsResident Evil’s scariest scene involved 50 gallons of fake blood, puppets, and days of tentacle work - PolygonResident Evil movement coordinator’s Instagram post on the ‘Merged Monster’Your Mother, Your Mother, Your MotherNo Rest for the Wicked from AZ ChikeButterfly KissesFramed (movie game)CinematrixAlice Isn’t Dead by Joseph FinkDevilry in Godling Wood by Coy HallTed Lasso
  • 142. 'The Phantom of the Opera' Double Feature w/Samantha Rodes 23.09.2026 1h 35m
    This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined creature-performer & creative writer, Samantha Rodes, to chat about an all-time macabre classic, The Phantom of the Opera! We dig into the 1925 silent film starring Lon Chaney as well as the 1989 slasher-tinged update with Robert Englund.​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Featured Guest:Samantha Rodes is an actor, creature performer - both in makeup/prosthetics & in motion capture, contortionist, and creative writer. She portrayed Zizi the Pinhead in Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley & did prosthetics and stunt work in Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon. Follow Sam on Instagram!References:Dracula’s Daughter (universal horror)Phantom of the Opera (1943)Phantom of the Opera miniseries with Charles DanceKen Hill Phantom of the Opera (1976)Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Weber musical (1986)‘Phantom’ book by Susan KayAZ Chike - Look Like My Mama ft. Tyler, The Creator.The Glendale Archives (youtube analogue horror series)The Odyssey (2026)Vampire Hunter D: BloodlustSam’s Substack: The Midnight Reveille
  • 141. Appalachian Horrors from 'Dark Hollow' w/Daniel Byers & June Schreiner 09.09.2026 1h 9m
    This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by writer/director, Daniel Byers and actor June Schreiner to talk about their new horror/creature-feature, Dark Hollow, which is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video now!​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Featured Guest:Daniel Byers is a writer and director with a passion for sci-fi, horror and fantasy. His first horror feature, Eradication, is currently available to stream on Tubi & to rent on most other services. Daniel’s latest film, Dark Hollow, is out now!June Schreiner is an actor who has appeared in film, television and stage. Recently, she starred in the apocalyptic, romantic road-trip drama, When I'm Ready (which currently can be found on Tubi & Prime). She plays the lead role of KC Scarbro in Dark Hollow!References:darkhollowmovie.comFollow Dark Hollow on InstagramCoyote vs. Acme (movie)Lanterns (HBO series)Buffet InfinityMN State FairFire & IceMary Shelly’s FrankensteinTrue West (play) by Sam ShepardThe Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
  • Crafting The Relic Universe w/JM Logan & Taylor Bini 31.08.2026 39m
    This episode, Kalid and Joe sit down with writer/director JM Logan & actor Taylor Bini about their upcoming indie horror/fantasy film THE RELIC: DRAGON. Combining elements of treasure-hunting, classic adventure, and cosmic horror, the film follows an academic in search of her estranged sister who ultimately finds herself in pursuit of a cursed ancient relic that could bring about the end of civilization.​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Featured Guest:JM Logan is a director, writer, and producer who has an affinity for monster movies. He began in the VFX world, and lately has been fully immersed in creating the universe for THE RELIC.Taylor Bini is an actor and singer in both film and on the stage. She willbe portraying Dr. Echo Adams in THE RELIC: DRAGONReferences:The Relic Universe official websiteFollow The Relic Universe on instagram"The Relic" short film
  • 139. Augusto Pinochet from 'El Conde' w/Luke Graham 26.08.2026 1h 14m
    This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by longtime friend of the podcast and fellow genre fan, Luke Graham, to chat about the 2023 satirical, horror-comedy, EL CONDE, from director Pablo Larraín.​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Featured Guest:Luke Graham is an unpublished author who feels like a puddle in a dive bar parking lot where a mix of Marxism, Catholic Guilt, and Coolant from a Lincoln Continental have become an intoxicating slurry. He hopes you step out for a smoke and see him in his shimmering technicolor glory. References:Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (film)A Masterclass in the Dark Arts of Movie Making - Codex‘El Conde’: How Cinematographer Ed Lachman Captured the Flying Nun Vampire Sequence Using a 90-Foot Crane and Wires - VarietyEl Conde: Everything You Need to Know About Pablo Larraín’s Dark Vampire Comedy - Tudum by NetflixTony (2026 film)Furious (Hulu series)Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026 film)Man Finds Tape (2025 film)The End of Oak Street (2026 film)The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026 film)Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez
  • 138. An 'Unnamable' Double Feature 12.08.2026 1h 12m
    This episode, Kalid and Joe watch not one but two Unnamable films! We dig into the back-to-back Lovecraft adaptations of director, Jean-Paul Ouellette: The Unnamable from 1988 and The Unnamble II: The Statement of Randolph Carter from 1992.​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠References:Amigos en el Camino link for Venezuela aid[It Came From the ‘80s] Lovecraftian She-Beast ‘The Unnamable’ - Bloody Disgusting‘The Unnamable’ short story by H.P. Lovecraft‘The Statement of Randolph Carter’ short story by H.P. LovecraftH.P. Lovecraft's The Unnamable II - "Beauty is the Beast" FeaturettePresident Curtis (new Rick & Morty spinoff)The Sound of the Dark by Daniel ChurchCenturia manga by Tohru Kuramori
  • 137. Samara from 'The Ring' w/Jim Tandberg 29.07.2026 1h 34m
    This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by returning guest and resident artist, Jim Tandberg, to chat about Gore Verbinski's take on The Ring from 2002, as well as the original Ringu film from Japan, and also Koji Suzuki's novel that inspired them all.RIP Daveigh Chase.​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Featured Guest:Jim Tandberg is a local Twin Cities artist, resident artist for this podcast, and a geek at heart. He counts himself as a member of countless fandoms, but often gravitates towards comics, manga, anime, model building and Dungeons & Dragons. You can see his latest art pieces⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠. Follow Jim on Instagram @⁠⁠Jimstagram2⁠⁠.References:Onryō (wikipedia)Thoughtography (wikipedia)The InviteThe FuriousFolklores Coffee House - San AntonioThe Whisper Man by Alex NorthRadio K (University of Minnesota radio station)Ninajirachi Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt DinnimanMarathon (video game)
  • 136. Darkness from 'Legend' w/Emelyne Museaux 15.07.2026 1h 17m
    This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by returning guest, Emelyne Museaux, to discuss Ridley Scott’s 1985 dark fairy tale, LEGEND!​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠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 MakeupTierra Whack - WHACK'S MUSEUM (album)Halt and Catch Fire (AMC+)Minions & MonstersSupergirlOld Wounds by Logan Ashley-KisnerSupacell (Netflix)Barbershop (Amazon Prime)I Love BoostersSweetpea by C.J. SkuseJoesef (musician)
  • 135. The Harvesters from 'Independence Day' 01.07.2026 1h 17m
    This episode, Kalid and Joe celebrate our Independence Day! Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day, that is. Specifically, his 1996 alien invasion classic!​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠References:‘Independence Day’: How Visual Effects Have Dramatically Escalated Since the Original Film’s Release - The Hollywood ReporterInvaders on the Fourth of July - Monster LegacySeason 3 of Interview with a Vampire - The Vampire Lestat (AMC)Mister Magic by Kiersten White
  • 134. The Fae Creatures from 'Pan's Labyrinth' w/Ana Victoria Esquivel 17.06.2026 1h 24m
    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!​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠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 - MediumOnce Upon a Time in Spain - The Austin Chronicle15 Things You Didn't Know About Pan's Labyrinth - ScreenRantPAN'S LABYRINTH—Interview With Guillermo Del Toro - Screen AnarchyPan’s People - The GuardianMaking Monsters: The Practical Effects Behind Guillermo Del Toro’s Iconic Creatures - ShotdeckLas Criaturas del Laberinto del Fauno - Monster LegacyA vfx Labyrinth - FX GuideShannara ChroniclesVInce Staples - Cry BabyPokemon Shield (Nintendo Switch)Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu The Starving Saints by Caitlin StarlingThe Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling
  • 133. Bioraptors from 'Pitch Black' 03.06.2026 1h 5m
    "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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠References:Whatever happened to the practical creatures from ‘Pitch Black’? - Befores & AftersI Love BoostersThe Ministry of Time by Kaliane BradleyRing by Koji Suzuki
  • 132. The Man Inside the Monster: An Interview with Derek Maki & Doug Jones 20.05.2026 50m
    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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠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 websiteGet Me Doug Jones kickstarter campaign
  • 131. The Creature from 'Horror Express' 06.05.2026 57m
    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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠References:Horror Express - TCMWidow’s Bay on Apple TVThey Will Kill You (film)Bob Trevino Likes It
  • 130. The Graboids from 'Tremors' w/Andre Hyland 22.04.2026 1h 20m
    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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠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' - AdvocateSubterranean Terror — Tremors - Monster LegacyTask (HBO)Bad Man (Amazon Prime)Star Trek: Deviations - Threads of Destiny by Stephanie WilliamsDTF St. Louis (HBO)The Town (podcast) with Matthew BelloniNirvana the Band the Show the MoviePatriot (Amazon Prime)Mermaid
  • 129 - Dust Bunny w/Jessie Gender 08.04.2026 1h 12m
    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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠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 PodcastGenre FrictionBryan 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 FilmmakersBryan Fuller Breaks Down the DNA of DUST BUNNY - FangoriaThe Magnus Archives (horror podcast)HAVE U BN 2 HEAVEN @ NITE? - Kid CudiThe High Kings (Irish Band)Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyDungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman
  • 128 - The Hen from 'Cuckoo' w/Joel H. Brewster 19.03.2026 1h 9m
    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.​​*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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠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 - VarietyCold StorageThe Fall and Rise of Reggie DinkinsThe InsiderA Place Where Love Goes - Childish GambinoThe Bride!HoppersBlades of the Guardians 
  • 127 - 'The Brain' 04.03.2026 56m
    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!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠References:[It Came From the ‘80s] ‘The Brain’ That Wouldn’t Stop Eating People - Bloody DisgustingInterview with Kevin Danzey - Badmovies.orgShoresy (new season now streaming on Hulu)A Knight of the Seven KingdomsBeam Me Up, Sulu documentaryIron LungThe Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir
  • REISSUE: 'Robocop' w/Jim Tandberg 11.02.2026 1h 33m
    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!*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠

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