Episodes
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S3 Ep39: FM Podcast Comic-Con At Home Extended Cut
The full extended Famous monsters Podcast from the Comic-Con at Home showing. Filled with more battles and more banter. Famous Monsters podcast crew, Jorge "The-Jack-Of-All-Trades" Marrero and Jason "The Falcon" Ioannou, are joined by fellow podcasters Matt Corrigan and Aaron McLane of The...
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S3 Ep38: FM Podcast Ep. 38 - Interview With David Dastmalchian
Today we are joined by the scene-stealing David Dastmalchian as he gushes over his love monsters and the release of his new book COUNT CROWLEY: RELUCTANT MIDNIGHT MONSTER HUNTER. You can also check our interview with him here: https://famousmonsters.com/david-dastmalchian-count-crowley-interview/...
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S3 Ep37: FM Podcast Ep. 37 - Sticking to the Script
Everyone wants to leave their mark on the world but should they get to mess with someone else's creation in the process? Join us as we discuss whether or not a filmmaker should follow their creative ambitions or stick to the source material their film is based on. The line has been crossed in the...
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S3 Ep36: FM Podcast Ep. 36: Going Viral
Mandatory quarantine? Not a problem for team FM. Sit back as we go through some of our favorite underrated infected horror gems. The only thing you'll catch are some good recommendations. Highlights: The Invisible Man (2020 - Blumhouse Production) Mayhem (2017) (Available on Shudder) Planet…
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S3 Ep35: FM Podcast Ep. 35: Locke, Stock, and Three Monsters in a Barrel
It’s Fresh From The Crypt! A new segment where the FM crew dives into what new or old horror/sci-fi/ fantasy delights they’ve discovered recently. Some will be good, some will be bad, and some are guaranteed to get ugly. Highlights: Kill Lock from IDW October Faction and Locke & Key on Netflix...
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S3 Ep34: FM Podcast Ep. 34: From Grimm to Harley Quinn
Team FM goes double feature this week. Analyzing the ups and downs of GRETEL AND HANSEL and BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN) or HARLEY QUINN: BIRDS OF PREY as it is known now. Will everyone make it through this trek into the woods of insanity?! Grab some…
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S3 Ep33: FM Podcast Ep. 33: In Too Deep with Underwater
We take a deep and I mean deep dive into the new film UNDERWATER. This episode is drenched with spoilers, creatures, and a fluffy bunny. You’ll have to listen to understand that last one. Hosted by Famous Monsters Production Manager Jorge Marrero aka The Jack of All Trades, Marketing Manager…
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S3 Ep32: FM Podcast Ep. 32: Netflix Sucks The Blood Out Of Dracula
Team FM delves into the lore and gore of vampires as they review the new Netflix series DRACULA. From creator Steven Moffat, will this be another Sherlocked and loaded experience or a Doctor Who done it wrong this time? Blood will be spilled on this one so get your glasses and get ready to drink…
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S3 Ep31: FM Podcast Ep. 31: Still Holding A Grudge
Join us as we tear into the most recent installment of THE GRUDGE. We also take a moment to recall our favorite moments of the franchise. From the Japanese original Ju-on to the American remakes we go through it all. Rageful opinions will be unleashed so beware of the possibility of this episode...
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S3 Ep30: FM Podcast Ep. 30 Top 10 Of The 2010s
The Famous Monsters crew assembles once again to reminisce on their top 10 films of the 2010s. Check out which films made the cut and what special few we never want to see again. Season 3 couldn’t have had a better start than this! Hosted by Famous Monsters Production Manager Jorge Marrero aka…
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S2 Ep29: FM Podcast Episode 29: Horrors From Childhood’s Past
Our friends from the Launchpad Podcast, Matt & Aaron, come back to talk about their favorite horror films that truly scared them for life. The Rocketeers also go over classic issues of Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine they were most fond of. Get under your covers and prepare to relive your...
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S2 Ep28: Famous Monsters Podcast Ep. 28: Stranger Things Happen When Cthulhu Rises
Stranger Things season 2 has finally arrived. With its huge Lovecraftian influence we feel the need to talk about H.P. Lovecraft and all things cosmic dread related. Join our guest host Matt and Aaron as they dive into an ocean MADNESS! Hosted by the Launchpad Podcast's Rocketeers Matt Corrigan…
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S2 Ep27: Famous Monsters Podcast Ep. 27: Halloween “Fun Size” Special
Happy Halloween Monsters Kids! It’s our favorite time of the year. Where all of us boils and ghouls reign supreme. So sit back as Matt and Aaron educate us on the history of our favorite holiday while also going into the Carpenter classic. Yep, you guessed it, Halloween. There’s even a special...
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S2 Ep26: Famous Monsters Podcast Ep. 26: The Walking Dead & The Legacy of George A. Romero
The Walking Dead returns with its 8th season and Matt & Aaron are back to give us their thoughts on the zombie filled phenom. You can’t talk about zombies though without mentioning, the late great, George A. Romero’s definitive three zombie classics Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of Dead, and Day...
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S2 Ep25: Famous Monsters Podcast Ep. 25: All Hail Friday the 13th!
It's Friday the 13th! With the whole FM crew off making monsters great again. Our good friends from the Launchpad Podcast, Matt & Aaron, are here to keep our seats warm and give you the 411 on one of our favorite franchises. Yeah, you guessed it, Friday the 13th. With so many films we wonder if...
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Famous Monsters Podcast Ep. 24: Star Trek Discovery, Is It Worth It?
Star Trek: Discovery is CBS’s flagship sci-fi show to embark on a new voyage through the digital service realm. The FM crew delves into the first two pilot episodes to help you decide whether to take the leap into this new space to catch gripping content from CBS All Access. Stick around as the...
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Famous Monsters Podcast Ep. 23: To Kingsman Or To Mother!
With the release of Kingsman: The Golden Circle, the sequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service, the FM crew shares their excitement of what’s in store for this second installment. We also talk about Mark Millar’s cinematic take over. Stick around as we breakdown our thoughts on Mother! Hosted by...
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Famous Monsters Podcast Ep. 22: Mother! More IT please!
Mother! Is here and we’re ready to run into the twisted storytelling arms of Darren Aronofsky’s mind. Giving us another dose of cerebral intrigue. This movie practically came out of nowhere and we’re excited to figure out what’s it all about. The FM crew also goes over their thoughts on the...
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Famous Monsters Podcast Ep. 21: IT! Pennywise and Other Scary Clowns
IT hits theaters today and we’re all in a clown frenzy! It’s been 27 years since the TV adaptation and Tim Curry brought Pennywise to life. So clown around with the FM crew as we reminisce on the classic IT and anticipate what’s to come from the new film. Don’t forget to share your best Tim Curry...
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Famous Monsters Podcast Ep. 20: Don’t Go To A Cabin In The Woods!
Cabin In The Woods is getting re-released on Blu-Ray with a 4K restoration this September 5th. The FM crew can’t wait to get their copy and relive all the comedic horror excitement. Join us as we talk about not just our favorite moments from this sleeper hit but also our all time favorite horror...
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Famous Monsters Podcast Ep. 19: Game Of Thrones Season Finale Special!
Game Of Thrones season 7 has come to an end and all of us in the FM office are more riled up than a flaming white walker. Join us as we recap the season finale, how it got there, and what we predict to come. Warning SPOILERS are coming! Hosted by Famous Monsters Production Manager Jorge Marrero…
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Famous Monsters Podcast Ep. 18: Netflix, Comics & Hitchhikers!
Come Netflix and chill with the FM crew as we discuss Netflix’s rise to glory. From fan favorites like Stranger Things and Daredevil to new and upcoming series like The Defenders and Death Note. We share some of our top picks and binge worthy series. Hosted by Famous Monsters Production Manager...
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Famous Monsters Podcast 17: Out of the Toybox and Into the Dollhouse!
Annabelle: Creation comes out to theaters and with it the memories of doll horror films from yesteryear are unleashed. We go through the catalogue of the doll horror genre and share our fondest memories of the dolls that terrorized our dreams. Join us for some killer playtime! Hosted by Famous...
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Famous Monsters Podcast 16: The FM Crew Exorcises Their Demons!
The Exorcist television series returns this September 29th and the FM crew can’t wait for more head twisting, pea soup action. Strap back and relax as we talk about the possession film that started it all and how it’s affected not just cinema but our lives! The power of Christ compels you to…
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FM Podcast 15: The Good, the Bad, and THE MUMMY!
Universal’s Dark Universe has launched its reboot of THE MUMMY. Setting up a launch pad to connect all of Universal’s monsters— Dracula, Wolfman, Creature From the Black Lagoon, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Invisible Man. The FM crew comes together to address their thoughts on the remake and…
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FM Podcast 14: Return of Famous Monsters Convention!
The FM Podcast returns for Season 2. We talk about the return of the Famous Monsters Convention and our passion for the “con” life. Plus a backstory about our Uncle Forry and our deep fandom for all that is horror. Hosted by Famous Monsters Production Manager Jorge Marrero aka The Jack of All...
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FM Podcast 13: STAR TREK BEYOND Interview w/John Cho & More TREK Fun!
Are you a Trekkie or a Trekker? The big-screen release of STAR TREK BEYOND, directed by Justin Lin and produced by J.J. Abrams, is all part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Gene Roddenberry’s enduring Sci-Fi franchise. We interview TREK movie star John Cho (Mr. Sulu in the new films), who...
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FM Podcast 12: ALIENS Exclusive Interview w/James Cameron
James Cameron’s incredible ALIENS was released three decades ago on July 18, 1986. In celebration of the super sequel’s 30th anniversary, Famous Monsters editor David Weiner chats with the Oscar-winning writer-director about the making of the film, from inception and production design to casting...
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AGP Podcast Episode 0: WonderCon 2016 Panel
It's the American Gothic Press Podcast, live from our WonderCon 2016 panel at the Los Angeles Convention Center! Featuring Philip Kim (Publisher), Holly Interlandi (Editor-In-Chief), Tom Riordan (KILLBOX), Nathan Gooden (KILLBOX), and hosted by Cameron Hatheway (Creative Marketing Manager). We...
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FM Podcast 11: Werewolves/THE HOWLING Interviews with Joe Dante & Dee Wallace
We love us some Werewolves at Famous Monsters, evident by our reunion features on THE HOWLING in the current issue (#285) and AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON in the last issue (#284) of the magazine -- plus coverage of the CRY HAVOC comic book in #285. In this podcast, we speak with THE HOWLING...
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FM Podcast 10: BATMAN V SUPERMAN/Zack Snyder Intv
BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE finally arrives on the big screen on March 25, and the Famous Monsters crew weighs in on the highly anticipated film, from expectations of the compelling-but-arguably uneven super match-up to fan scrutiny, Zack Snyder's creative choices, and our Batman and...
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FM Podcast 9: Silver Scream Fest Preview!
Pour some wine, spill some blood... The Silver Scream Film & Comic Festival is coming! This time around, the FM Podcast welcomes our very own Phil Kim, publisher of Famous Monsters magazine, to discuss the Silver Scream Fest, the fun/excitement surrounding it, its special screening/Q&A panel…
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FM Podcast 8: X-Files Writer/Director Glen Morgan Interview
The six-episode return of THE X-FILES is four shows deep now. This week’s episode, “Home Again,” written and directed by longtime X-FILES writer/producer Glen Morgan, made a concerted effort to balance a brand-new "Monster of the Week" with Mulder and Scully’s emotional “abandoned child”…
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FM Podcast 7: AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON - John Landis/Rick Baker Intvs
AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON turns 35 this year, and in celebration, Famous Monsters has exclusively reunited director John Landis, makeup effects maestro Rick Baker, and actors David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, and Griffin Dunne within its pages (issue #284)! Within this podcast, FM's Editor…
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FM Podcast 6: The X-Files/Chris Carter intv
The Truth Is Out There! Mulder and Scully are back when THE X-FILES returns to TV January 24 after more than a decade away, and the FM crew has a few conspiracy theories of their own when it comes to their favorite episodes. Show creator Chris Carter previews the new, six-episode miniseries for…
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FM Podcast 5: David Bowie/Angus Scrimm RIP
With the sad passings of David Bowie and PHANTASM star Angus Scrimm this weekend, we lost two genre icons that meant a whole lot to us at Famous Monsters. In this special FM Podcast, we talk about each individual artist's career and widespread influences, as well as our personal and emotional...
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FM Podcast 4: The Force Awakens Review/More Mark Hamill intv
The Famous Monsters crew dives into a SPOILER-FILLED review of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS! What we loved, what disappointed us, what moved us, what confused us. From our favorite moments to our serious nitpicks, we break down the monster J.J. Abrams hit. Did we mention there are SPOILERS...
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FM Podcast 3: Flash Gordon/Space: 1999 - Sam J. Jones/Martin Landau intvs
FLASH GORDON and SPACE: 1999 are in the spotlight as we delve deeper into the pages of the new Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine. Book-ending exclusive FM interview segments with Sam J. Jones and Martin Landau is lively banter with Bif Bang Pow! toys & collectibles co-founder/FLASH super-fan...
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FM Podcast 2: The Walking Dead - Tovah Feldshuh intv
THE WALKING DEAD star Tovah Feldshuh -- aka Deanna Monroe -- joins us for a special edition of the Famous Monsters Podcast. The matriarch of Alexandria discusses the joy of working on the WALKING set, what she learned from that amazing social experience, the surprising real-life figure she based...
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FM Podcast 1: Star Wars: The Force Awakens/Krampus - Mark Hamill/Michael Dougherty intvs
Exclusive: In FM's first-ever podcast, Mark Hamill himself reveals STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS insights and his personal experiences growing up as a Monster Kid, while KRAMPUS writer/director Michael Dougherty explains the mythos behind his title monster and the use of practical vs. CGI effects…
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