The Chronicles of Steve Johnson | Tales From The Rubber Head: A Special FX Legend!

Welcome to the Two Hundred & Fourteenth Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Steve Johnson In this edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, we talk to special effects legend Steve Johnson for an in-depth and entertaining conversation about his incredible career in Hollywood. From humble beginnings as a passionate high schooler reaching out to Rick Baker, to working alongside him on the iconic American Werewolf in London, Steve shares the journey that shaped his legacy in the world of practical effects. We explore his creative process and the artistry behind some of the most memorable creatures in film history, including the creation of Slimer in Ghostbusters and his ground-breaking work with James Cameron on The Abyss. Steve also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his career, including unexpected moments like his brief friendship with Michael Jackson, working on the unreleased 'Superman Lives' movie, offering a rare glimpse into the life of a true industry pioneer. Also this week, fter another dramatic passage reading, this week from 'The Book of The Scissor Sisters', Tom shares the incredible story of Manny Singh Kang, the absolute legend who walked to London and then ran the London Marathon with no sleep. From there things get even stranger as Tom introduces Jamie to some seriously messed up yet powerful New Zealand TV adverts, before diving into the story of Finnish air force pilots who landed themselves in trouble thanks to some very questionable flight paths. Jamie brings an update on Cooper Wallace and this year’s Seagull Screeching Championships, and also tells Tom about a brand new hybrid sport that sounds almost too ridiculous to be real as The National Wrestling League combines pro wrestling and football into one chaotic concept. The boys also catch up on their week as Jamie watches the Netflix Hulk Hogan documentary, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and Super Mario Galaxy, while also sharing wholesome family moments including animal encounters and making fresh pasta. Tom continues grinding through exam prep while spending meaningful time with family celebrating his late uncle’s life. The lads also headed down to The Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch for the Propstore Music Memorabilia Live VIP event, thanks to former guest Mark Hochman. As always, the episode is stacked with fan favourite segments including Callum’s Treachings where Callum dives into the strange idea of crime scenes on adult film sets, Tom’s Journal featuring the funniest things on the internet this week, and Single of the Week highlighting two new music releases you need to hear. Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks what accessories your action figure would come with, so get involved in the comments. Official Website - Steve Johnson Official Website - The Chronicles of Podcast Affiliate Charity - Sophie Lancaster Foundation