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Monster Men
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Welcome to Monster Men: Where Horror Hangs Out The Monster Men podcast covers horror movies, books, the paranormal, cryptozoology and other creepy things with a sense of humor. Plus interviews with authors and other horror personalities. A light conversation about dark topics, hosted by horror author Hunter Shea and Jack Campisi. Follow us as we cruise down the highway to hell.
Episodes
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31 Days of Halloween Horror 2026 | Horror Movie Watch List
It's that time of year again. Halloween is the Super Bowl for the Monster Men and our horror-loving fans. Can you watch 31 horror movies in 31 days? We're giving you the challenge with a different horror movie every day throughout October. Featuring a wild mix of slasher movies, vampire movies,...
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Christmas Horror Movies: Naughty, Nice & Nightmarish
Ho ho horror! In this holiday-themed episode of Monster Men, the guys dive into the twisted world of Christmas horror movies, breaking down some of the best, worst, and weirdest seasonal slashers ever made. From genre classics like Black Christmas and Silent Night, Deadly Night, to modern holiday...
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Special Effects & Makeup Artist Sarah ‘Era’ Visina
Grab your popcorn, Monsterds — on this episode of MonsterMen, we’re cracking open the skull of modern movie magic! We sit down with Sarah ‘Era’ Visina, a working special effects and makeup artist who’s bringing today’s monsters, mutants, and maniacs to life on the big screen. If you’ve ever...
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Class is in Session! Horror 101 - Horror History with Professor Gregory Semenza
In this episode of Monster Men, we crack open the crypt with Professor Gregory Semenza—author, scholar, horror historian, and the guy who can explain exactly why that one movie scene from your childhood still keeps you up at night. We talk the history of horror cinema, debate some ofthe 100 best...
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Halloween Special: Horror Talk, Viewer Q&A & Pumpkin Ale Party
Holy jack-o’-lanterns, Batman — we made it to 200 episodes! (Actually, make that 201.) That’s right, your horror-loving palsHunter and Jack are raising a frosty glass of pumpkin ale to celebrate two hundred rounds of monsters, movies, mayhem, and bad beer decisions. In this special anniversary...
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31 Days of Halloween Horror Movie Watchlist for 2025
Looking for the ultimate Halloween watchlist? The Monster Men are here to help! In this episode, we hand-pick 31 horror movies from every era—from black-and-white classics to modern-day nightmares—that will keep you screaming all October long. We cover the spooky, the shocking, the gory, and the...
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Bigfoot Influencers: Sasquatch Investigators with Tim Halloran
Step into the world of Sasquatch legends with the Monster Men! In this episode, we sit down with Tim Halloran, author of The Bigfoot Influencers, to talk about the fascinating people who have shaped Bigfoot history. From early researchers and eyewitnesses to modern-day investigators and...
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100 Years of Horror with Author Jarret Keene
In this spine-tingling episode of MonsterMen 13, we’re joined by author Jarret Keene to take a blood-soaked stroll through a century of horror fiction! From the gothic classics that gave birth to the genre to today’s most chilling page-turners, we explore how horror novels have evolved—and why…
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JAWS Turns 50!
JAWS Turns 50! In this special episode of Monster Men, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movie that made the ocean terrifying — JAWS! Join us as we dive deep into the legacy of Spielberg’s legendary shark thriller and explore why it still haunts our imaginations half a century later. We'll...
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BUG HORROR Through the Decades! Movie Madness with Tick Town author Chris Micklos
Are you ready to squirm? In this creepy-crawly episode of Monster Men, we’re joinedby author Chris Micklos to explore the skin-crawling world of bug horror movies from the 1950s through the 1990s! From atomic-age ants to genetically mutated spiders, we cover the gory, gooey, and gloriously absurd...
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Kolchak: The Night Stalker with Terry M. West
It finally happened! The Monster Men took a deep dive into one of the horror community's most influential shows - Kolchak: The Night Stalker. From Stephen King to the X-Files, this short-lived show (and 2 TV movies) inspired more scares than anything before or after. We are joined by our good...
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Full Moon Features with Matt Serafini
Who doesn't love OG Full Moon flicks? The tiny terrors ofPuppet Master. The bloody dread of the Subspecies series. The sexy interspecias lovemaking in Meridian. The campy fun of Demonic Toys. This time around, we're joined by author and horror maven Matt Serafini to indulge in some of our video...
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Tobe Hooper is So Cool
After a bit of a break, the Monster Men are back. This time they celebrate the work of Tobe Hooper. This man is responsible for some of the most notable horror movies ever. Jack and Hunter talk about their favorite Tobe Hooper projects and the impact it had on them as horror fans. His resume...
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Lake Worth Monster with Lyle Blackburn
Our favorite monster hunter is back. Lyle Blackburn returns to tell us all about his new book, Lake Worth Monster: The True Story of the Greer Island Goatman. What is lurking on the shores of Lake Worth in Texas? Reports of attacks and sightings go all the way back to 1969. Is there a part man,...
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31 Days of Halloween – Horror Movie Watchlist
October, or Horrortober as we like to say, is here and it’s time to start watching horror movies everyday up to Halloween. In keeping with our tradition, we have created a list for you using the spooktacular book 31 Days of Halloween by Steve Hutchison. Jack and Hunter are contributors to the…
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Eric Mintel Investigates the Paranormal
Eric Mintel is a fascinating guy. By night, he’s a professional jazz musician. But by even later at night, he’s a paranormal investigator. He travels the country in pursuit of the unexplained. This can include ghosts & haunting, UFOs, Bigfoot, other cryptids and more. Eric is fueled by curiosity...
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Hell Hole with The Adams Family – Filmmaker Interview
Toby Poser and John Adams return to tell us all about their new movie Hell Hole. The Adams family is a force in the independent film word and the go to source for original horror these days. We cover a range of topics, from filming in Serbia to the ghosts in their house. You don’t want to miss…
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X, Pearl & Maxxxine Novelizations w/ Tim Waggoner
It's a new Monster Men! We are thrilled to welcome back our pal Tim Waggoner, author of the highly anticipated novelizations of X, Pearl and Maxxxine. We discuss the behind-the-scenes process of writing a novelization, as well as the entire phenomenon of books based on movies. It’s a fascinating...
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13 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century
It seems like just yesterday the 21st century arrived, but just like that, it’s been 24 years already. That means there have been a lot of horror movies since the year 2000. In this episode, Jack and Hunter unveil their thirteen favorite horror movies of the 21st century. Then we realize how many...
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Interview with Kristin Dearborn, Author of Faith of Dawn
You’re gonna love Kristin Dearborn. She loves monsters and horror, and she has some cool tattoos. Kristin’s new book, Faith of Dawn, is all about the dangers of the Florida swampland. There’s something even more monstrous lurking down there besides the snakes, gators, bugs and oppressive heat....
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Interview with Hunter Shea. New Book “Combustible” Out Now
Love is a burning thing, and it makes a fiery ring. This time around, we have a special guest. World-renowned horror author Hunter Shea joins us for an exclusive interview about his new book, Combustible. Jack, being a world-renowned horror podcaster, asks all the hard-hitting questions you’ve...
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Let’s Get Physical: The Joy of Physical Media
Streaming platforms had so much promise, but rising prices, restrictions on shared accounts and scarcity of free movies has caused us to rethink the shift away from Blu-Rays and other physical media. This time we discuss a few movies we own, why we own them and what’s cool about might be cool…
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31 Days of Halloween Horror Movie Watchlist
Once again, the calendar turns to October and Halloween is just around the corner. That means it’s time to make a horror movie watchlist for Horrortober. As is our tradition, we have curated a list for you using the amazing book/dice game 31 Days of Halloween - Volume 2 by Steve Hutchison. We...
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Pumpkin Ale & Horror Heartthrobs
It’s time for our annual pumpkin ale tasting party to celebrate Halloween. We’ve got an interesting line up of brews and a few spooky snacks as well. While we knock ‘em back, we decided to talk about some of our favorite horror heartthrobs. So, pull up a bar stool and help us get into the…
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31 Days of Halloween Movie Watchlist
31 Days of Halloween Movie Watchlist October is here and that means Halloween. And Halloween means movies. Horror movies. Lots of horror movies. 31 to be exact. One for every day of Horrortober. Once again, we’ve got you covered, thanks to our buddy, Steve Hutchison. He’s back with another round…
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Jason-Palooza: Let’s Talk About Friday the 13th
This time we take a trip back to Camp Crystal Lake for an episode devoted to our favorite hockey masked slasher, Jason Voorhees. (And his mom, Pamela, of course. Let’s not forget her.) As usual, with no prep, we sat down and had a nice, long chat about this horror legend. The good, the bad and…
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Janine Pipe: Sausages - The Making of Dog Soldiers
When you wish upon a full moon, your dreams come true. Just ask our guest Janine Pipe. She has written “Sausages - The Making of Dog Soldiers” - an amazing book about the making of her favorite horror movie, Dog Soldiers. She’s here to tell us how it all happened and to share some of the stories...
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Nature Strikes Back: Animal Attack Flicks
They say you shouldn’t mess with Mother Nature and this time on the Monster Men podcast we’ll show you why. We sat down in Hunter’s belfry and thought of as many “animal attack” movies as we could, off the tops our heads. We’ve got bears, snakes, gators, spiders, sharks, bees, frogs… and even…
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HELLBENDER: Adams Family Interview – 1st Family of Horror Film
This time on Monster Men we are pleased to welcome the First Family of Horror Filmmaking, Toby Poser, Zelda Adams and John Adams. This talented troupe has written, directed, filmed, edited and starred in some amazing films including Rumblestrips, Knuckle Jack, The Shoot, Halfway to Zen, The…
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Lady Ghostbusters with Eleanor Wagner (Author/Paranormal Investigator)
One thing you can say about the Monster Men, we ain't afraid of no ghosts! We kick off 2022 with special guest and Lady Ghostbuster, Eleanor Wagner. An author, sensitive, and paranormal investigator, Eleanor tells us how she got into exploring the strange and sometimes terrifying. From building…
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Halloween Extravaganza: Booze, Food & Horror Movies
Bon Appetit, boys and ghouls! In keeping with our tradition of celebrating Halloween with a Pumpkin Ale episode, we present our Halloween Extravaganza. This year we are pair an odd assortment of October themed alcoholic drinks with an equally quirky array of Fall flavored foods. All while we pair...
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31 Days of Terror: Halloween Horror Movie Watch List
Horrortober is here and that means it’s time to start watching horror movies as much as you can. As usual, the Monster Men are here to help. We’ve got 31 movies for the 31 days of October. We have rolled an amazing watch list using the dice game/book, 31 Days of Terror. This is the official…
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The Fly Remake vs Original w/ the PaleoCheeze Podcast
The time on Monster Men, we welcome our pals Chad Lutzke and Jeremiah Bannister from the PaleoCheeze Podcast. Chad, like us, is a crusty horror veteran and he often watches horror movies with Jeremiah, who has hardly seen anything scary on the silver screen. It’s always a lot of fun. We’ve…
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Janine Pipe: Badass Woman of Horror
Talk about a whirlwind! We welcome Janine Pipe, horror reviewer, author, editor, blogger, podcaster and everything in between. In just one year, Janine has been a force of nature in the horror genre, and this is only the beginning. We talk about how she came to be a reviewer, her past life as a...
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Paranormal Investigation wth Glenn Laycock of T.O.P.S.
You might want to check this episode out with the lights on. The Monster Men were thrilled to have Glenn Laycock on the show. Glenn is the director of T.O.P.S. (The Ontario Paranormal Society York Region Chapter), and has been a paranormal investigator for five years. He’s lived in a haunted home...
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Rock Songs in Horror Movies with Mike Carlon
Are you ready to rock? This week we welcome our buddy Mike Carlon on the show to reminisce about some of our favorite songs featured in horror movies. It’s a fun and nostalgic ride down the Highway to Hell. Mike is an author, podcaster and stand-up comic. He also knows a lot about 80s hair metal....
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Self-Publishing from a Pro with Armand Rosamilia
Talk about prolific! Author Armand Rosamilia has written more books than most people have owned underwear! Having navigated a successful career of traditional and self-publishing, we pin the man himself down to give us some tips on how to succeed as a self-published author. Before we dig into…
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Exploring Ceremonial Magick & The Occult
Welcome to a truly fascinating episode of Monster Men. Or should we say, Magick Men? This week we welcome our buddy Morgan who tells us about his in journey into the world of ceremonial magic and the occult. With years of study and experience, he has seen a lot of amazing things and learned a lot...
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2020 The Year in Horror - Movies, Books & TV
2020 was a pretty terrible year, for all the reasons you already know about. However, there was a bright spot, and it came from one of the darkest places… the horror genre. 2020 brought us an amazing array of horror movies. There was something for everyone. And let’s not forget all the great…
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1970s Made-For-TV Horror Movies with Terry M. West
The Monster Men welcome back the man himself, author Terry M West, to the show. Some people say that we are living in the new golden age of horror movies. Well, the belt holder for the decade of the BEST horror made for TV movies was, is and always will be the 70s. Jack, Hunter and Terry wax…
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IT FOLLOWS Horror Debate with JG Faherty
IT FOLLOWS. It’s just one of those movies, either you love it, or you hate it. Some considered a modern horror masterpiece and others want their 1h and 40 minutes back. On this episode of Monster Men we welcome author JG Faherty for a good, old fashioned throw-down on this polarizing film. JG is...
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Thanksgiving From Hell
Gobble, gobble everyone. Yes, Jack and Hunter are truly at it again with their second annual Thanksgiving tasting feast from the far reaches of hell. Thank Cthulu they also had a bevy of delicious pumpkin ales to choose from to wash that cornucopia of nastiness down. Filmed in a secret location,...
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UFO Investigation with Ryan Sprague
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a... a tic tac! This is the episode Hunter has been waiting for since the Monster Men crawled out of the muck and into the interwebs. Join us as we talk UFOs (or as some call them now, UAPs) with one of the world's leading Ufologists, Ryan...
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Halloween in Quarantine & 1978 Horror Movies
It’s Halloween time again, but times have changed and so must we. Thanks to the pandemic, Halloween will look a little different this year, and so does our Halloween episode. We have done it remotely, as is the case with most things in 2020… but that does not stop us from having fun. This time we...
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The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
In this knee-slapper of an episode, the Monster Men take the center square for the win. What better way to start Horrortober than a trip back to that magical era where every star had their own variety show? And what better show to unearth than the Paul Lynde Halloween Special from 1976? It’s a...
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31 Days of Terror: Halloween Movie Watch-list
Monster Men Ep: 159 It's that time of year again, monster boys and girls. Horrortober is upon us, and who doesn't want to fill their days and nights with a little blood and guts, screams and scares? Welcome to the fourth annual Monster Men Halloween movie curation event, thanks to the killer game...
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How to Write Horror with Tim Waggoner
So, you wanna be a horror writer? Perfect timing. Prolific, award winning author Tim Waggoner has penned the essential guide to writing horror. Tim sits down with the Monster Men to discuss his latest book, WRITING IN THE DARK. When a Bram Stoker award winner and acclaimed creative writing...
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Werewolves with Michelle Garza
Beware the moon! This week we welcome Michelle Garza to the podcast. Michelle alongside her twin sister, Melissa Lason, are better known as The Sisters of Slaughter, authors of some great horror, science fiction and dark fantasy. This week we discuss a subject that’s near and dear to Michelle;...
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BONUS EP: Horror Hangout with Glenn Rolfe from April 2020
Check out the Horror Hangout from April 2020 where we welcomed back our pal, horror author & musician Glenn Rolfe. He’s an old friend of the show and one hell of a guy. This particular show really sums up what our Horror Hangouts are all about; a great, and often hilarious conversation that…
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BONUS EP: Horror Hangout with Laurel Hightower from March 2020
Check out to the first ever "Stay at Home Horror Hangout” from March 2020, just as the Covid-19 lock down began. The corona virus has swept the world and forced us all to stay home as much as possible for the foreseeable future in order to slow the spread. In these kinds of times, connection with...
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Welcome to Monster Men: Where Horror Hangs Out The Monster Men podcast covers horror movies, books, the paranormal, cryptozoology and other creepy things with a sense of humor. Plus interviews with authors and other horror personalities. A light conversation about dark topics, hosted by horror author Hunter Shea and Jack Campisi. Follow us as we cruise down the highway to hell.
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