Episodes
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Major Show Annoucement
An update on the future of Monsters, Madness and Magic.
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EP#357: Curse of the Cameraman - An Interview with W. Earl Brown
Join Justin as he chats with actor W. Earl Brown about spooky stories from the Land Between the Lakes, his relationship with Wes Craven, the impact of There’s Something About Mary, the legacy of Deadwood, and more! CONNECT WITH MONSTERS, MADNESS AND MAGIC: • Subscribe on YouTube:...
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EP#356: The Tragedy of Tasha Yar - An Interview with Denise Crosby
Join Justin as he chats with actor and former model Denise Crosby about her exit from Star Trek: The Next Generation, posing for Playboy Magazine in the late ‘70s, Pet Sematary, paranormal experiences in the Redwood Forest, and more! CONNECT WITH MONSTERS, MADNESS AND MAGIC: • Subscribe on…
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EP#355: Grit and Grace - An Interview with Leon Rippy
Join Justin as he chats with prolific character actor Leon Rippy about his roots in the Deep South, his experiences working with a traveling circus, tales from the set of Maximum Overdrive, adapting to the dialogue in Deadwood, filming The Patriot in his hometown, and more! CONNECT WITH MONSTERS,...
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EP#354: Phantom of the Cab - An Interview with Brian Dooley
Join Justin as he chats with stage and screen actor Brian Dooley about filming the very first episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark?, the impact of the series, being turned away from religion as a child, the struggles of a one-man show, and more! CONNECT WITH MONSTERS, MADNESS AND MAGIC: •...
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EP#353: Sailing Stranger Tides - An Interview with Kevin McNally
Join Justin as he sits down with prolific character actor Kevin McNally! We dive deep into classic science fiction, look at how Johnny Depp's radical creative choices as Jack Sparrow redefined the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and break down the rare episodic longevity behind Supernatural....
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EP#352: Keeping up the Crypt - An Interview with Alan Katz
Join Justin as he chats with Tales from the Crypt writer and producer Alan Katz about developing the Crypt Keepers personality, writing with a partner, the behind-the-scenes drama of Bordello of Blood, and more! Alan Katz bio: A L Katz is known for Tales from the Crypt (1989), The Outer Limits...
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EP#351: Rock Until You Drop - An Interview with Andre Gower
Join Justin as he chats with actor Andre Gower about tapping into childhood creativity, the Cold War, The Twilight Zone, Conan the Barbarian, and more! Andre Gower bio: “Andre Gower is an actor, producer and director whose film & TV career spans over four decades. His role as "Sean" in The…
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Sword and Sorcery Roundtable - Walpurgis Witcheries
In this episode, Justin is joined by writers Ethan Sabatella, M. Stern, and Matthew Pungitore as they discuss their stories in the upcoming DMR Books anthology Walpurgis Witcheries, finding one’s voice as a writer, Sword and Sorcery Vs. High Fantasy, and more! More information about the…
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EP#350 - Armourer of the Seven Kingdoms - An Interview with Youssef Kerkour
Join Justin as he chats with actor Youssef Kerkour about the secret success behind A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, haunted movie sets, the importance of the movie theater experience, Hammer Horror films, and more! Youssef Kerkour bio: “Youssef Kerkour is a Moroccan-British actor. He is best known...
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Ep#349: Through the Winds Mighty Blow - An Interview with Mars Triumph
Join Justin as he chats with musician and artist Mars Triumph about heavy metal, Italian horror, mythology, Manowar, graveyards, and more! Mars Triumph bio: Mars Triumph is a musician and artist best known for his work as the lead vocalist for the Greek heavy metal band Triumpher. Intro and outro...
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EP#348: Fear the Reaper - An Interview with Julian Richings
Join Justin as he chats with prolific character actor Julian Richings about the Salem Witch Trials, being cast as the outsider, ghost stories on the stage, and more! Link to purchase my new supernatural horror novelette NO PERPETUAL CARE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5438774 Julian Richings bio:...
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EP#347: Wyrd of the Wolf-Kissed - An Interview with Magnus Bruun
Join Justin as he chats with actor Magnus Bruun about becoming Eivor in Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, the importance of fiction, growing up in Scandinavia, and more! Link to purchase my new supernatural horror novelette NO PERPETUAL CARE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5438774 Magnus Bruun bio…
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EP#346: Call of Callisto - An Interview with Hudson Leick
Join Justin as he chats with former actress Hudson Leick about her experiences in New Zealand filming Xena: Warrior Princess, the metaphysical, meditation, life after death, and more! Link to purchase my new supernatural horror novelette NO PERPETUAL CARE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5438774...
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EP#345: To Hell and Back - An Interview with Adam Marcus
Join Justin as he chats with filmmaker Adam Marcus about the true story behind MY BOYFRIEND’S BACK, the trials and tribulations of directing Val Kilmer in CONSPIRACY, Steven Williams set stories, his take on FREDDY VS. JASON, and more! Adam Marcus bio: “Adam Marcus is an American film director,...
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EP#344: Ecstasy of Battle - An Interview with Peter Salatellis
Join Justin as he chats with musician and author Peter Salatellis about Sword and Sorcery, the new album from Bloodstone, growing up around music, the paranormal, and more! Peter Salatellis bio: Peter is an author and musician best known for his work with heavy metal bands Bloodstone and Eternal...
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EP#343: House of Halloween - An Interview with Micheline Pitt and R.H. Norman
Join Justin as he chats with filmmakers Micheline Pitt and R.H. Norman about haunted attractions, V/H/S: Halloween, Stephen King, paranormal experiences, and more! Micheline Pitt and R.H. Norman bio: Micheline Pitt was recognized as an LA Weekly Person of the Year in 2020, and named Allure...
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EP#342: Beyond the Veil - An Interview with Jonathan Janz
Join Justin as he chats with author Jonathan Janz about The Twilight Zone, Stephen King adaptations, writing advice, his new book VEIL, and more! Jonathan Janz bio: “Jonathan Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His work has been championed by authors like…
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EP#341: Back to the Beginning - An Interview with Crispin Glover
Join Justin as he chats with actor and artist Crispin Glover about his new film, No! You’re Wrong, balancing filmmaking and acting, working with new directors, paranormal experiences, life after death, and more! Crispin Glover bio: Crispin Hellion Glover (born April 20, 1964) is an American…
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EP#340: Bringer of Twilight - An Interview with Adrienne Wilkinson
Join Justin as he chats with actor Adrienne Wilkinson about collecting books, growing up in a small town, Xena: Warrior Princess, New Zealand, and more! Adrienne Wilkinson bio: “Adrienne Marie Wilkinson was born September 1st, 1977, in Memphis, Missouri, USA. She is an actress and voice actress....
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EP#339: Your Sister Is A Werewolf - An Interview with Sybil Danning
Join Justin as he chats with actor and model Sybil Danning about growing up in Austria, being afraid of Krampus as a child, Roger Corman, set stories from The Howling II, Christopher Lee, her upcoming film with Fred Olen Ray, and more! Sybil Danning bio: Sybil Danning (born Sybille Johanna...
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EP#338: Are You Afraid of the Camp Host? - An Interview with Henry Darrow McComas
Join Justin as he chats with writer and filmmaker Henry Darrow McComas about his movie The Camp Host, Are You Afraid of the Dark, night terrors, The Monster Squad Documentary, and more! Henry Darrow McComas bio: “Henry Darrow McComas is a Writer/Director from Anchorage, Alaska, with a passion for...
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EP#337: A Tale That Wasn't Wrong - An Interview with Michael Kiske
Join Justin and special guest co-host JP Abboud as they chat with legendary vocalist Michael Kiske about spirituality, science fiction, stage fright, Helloween, and more! Michael Kiske bio: “Michael Kiske (born 24 January 1968) is a German singer who is the co-lead vocalist for the power…
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EP#336: Tyrant of Transylvania - An Interview with Duncan Regehr
Join Justin as he chats with actor and artist Duncan Regehr about drawing inspiration from Nature, classic Dracula performances, The Monster Squad, preparing for his role as Pat Garrett in Billy the Kid, becoming Zorro, and more! Duncan Regehr bio: “Duncan Peter Regehr (born October 5, 1952) is a...
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EP#335: Sword of Sparta - An Interview with Vincent Regan
Join Justin as he speaks with actor Vincent Regan about life in Ireland, the Royal Shakespeare Company, filming 300, troubles on the set of Troy, HBO’s House of the Dragon, and more! Vincent Regan bio: “Regan was born 16 May 1965 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales. He attended Nicholas Breakspear…
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EP#334: Song of the Siren - An Interview with Hannah Fierman
Join Justin as he chats with actor Hannah Fierman about growing up in the deep south, bringing Lily to life in V/H/S, stepping behind the camera in her directorial debut, ghost encounters, and more! Hannah Fierman bio: “Hannah Fierman was born on September 8, 1987 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire…
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EP#333: Painting Monsters and Memories - An Interview with Lee MacLeod
Join Justin as he sits down with prolific artist Lee MacLeod to discuss his Nintendo Power days, the grind of film poster work, painting iconic covers for Full Moon Features, legendary video game art, and more! Lee MacLeod bio: “Lee MacLeod is a prolific artist whose work defined a generation of...
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EP#332: Guardian of the Garden - An Interview with Tahmoh Penikett
Join Justin as he chats with actor Tahmoh Penikett about growing up in the wilderness, his paranormal experiences, fatherhood, overcoming impostor syndrome, Battlestar Galactica, Trick ’r Treat, Supernatural, and more! Tahmoh Penikett bio: “Tahmoh Penikett (born May 20, 1975) is a Canadian actor....
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EP#331: Beauty in the Beast - An Interview with George Buza
Join Justin as he chats with actor George Buza about his early years playing in rock bands, voicing Beast in X-Men: The Animated Series, The Adventures of Sinbad, Michael Ironside, and more! George Buza bio: “George Buza is an American and Canadian actor who is best known for voicing Beast (Dr....
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EP#330: Tolkien and Beyond - An Interview with David Day
Join Justin as he chats with author and poet David Day about the historical origins of King Arthur, decoding Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the controversy surrounding his works on J.R.R. Tolkien, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and more! David Day bio: “David Day was born and raised in...
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Ways of the Wyrd #1 - Historical Werewolf Accounts
In this first entry of Ways of the Wyrd, join Justin as he details historical accounts of Werewolfery in Eastern and Western Europe, citing sources from occult scholar and theologian Montague Summers. Montague Summers bio: “Augustus Montague Summers (10 April 1880 – 10 August 1948) was an English...
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EP#329: Wrath of the Boneless One - An Interview with Alex Andersen
Join Justin as he chats with actor Alex Andersen about Elden Ring, Star Wars, landing the role of Ivar the Boneless in Vikings, imagination, and more! Alex Andersen bio: Alex Høgh Andersen (born 20 May 1994) is a Danish actor.[1]He is mostly known for the role of Ivar the Bonelessin the…
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EP#328: Weirdness in the Dark - An Interview with Dave Ward
Join Justin as he chats with actor, musician and comedian Dave Ward about Disney’s So Weird, Dragon Ball Z, working with Jim Varney, getting his start in the entertainment industry, and more! Dave Ward bio: “David Ward (born 14 January 1957), commonly known as Dave "Squatch" Ward or David…
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EP#327: Taking Hold of the Flame - An Interview with Geoff Tate
Join Justin as he chats with legendary vocalist Geoff Tate about hotel ghosts, discovering his voice, his heart surgery, the iconic Queensryche performance in Tokyo in 1984, and more! Geoff Tate bio: “Geoff Tate (born Jeffrey Wayne Tate,January 14, 1959; he later changed his first name to…
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EP#326: In the Heart of Fantasia - An Interview with Tami Stronach
Join Justin as he chats with actor, dancer, and producer Tami Stronach about the lasting legacy of The NeverEnding Story, her conflicted relationship with the film, growing up abroad, returning to the business with her movie Man and Witch, and more! Tami Stronach bio: “Tami Stronach is...
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EP#325: Don't Say That - An Interview with Connie Schulman
Join Justin as he chats with actor Connie Schulman about her childhood in East Tennessee, paranormal experiences with her pets, landing the role of Patti Mayonnaise on Doug, her TV show with Dolly Parton that never aired, and more! Connie Schulman bio: “Constance Ann Shulman (born April 4, 1958)…
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EP#324: Enthroned in Iron - An Interview with Tucker Thomasson
Join Justin as he chats with musician Tucker Thomasson about the ancient Sumerians, the Necronomicon, retro video stores, Throne of Iron, music production, cryptids, and more! Tucker Thomasson bio: Tucker Thomasson is an American singer and musician best known as the vocalist, guitarist and...
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EP#323: Dead by Dawn - An Interview with Dana DeLorenzo
Join Justin as he chats with actor and former radio personality Dana DeLorenzo about the importance of creativity, ghost stories, synchronicity, Ash vs Evil Dead, and more! Dana DeLorenzo bio: “Dana Rose DeLorenzo is an American actress and former radio personality and producer. She is best known...
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EP#322: We're Gonna Get You - An Interview with Betsy Baker
Join Justin as he chats with actor Betsy Baker about the legacy of The Evil Dead, the Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction revival, her musical background, why she did not return as Linda in The Evil Dead II, and more! Betsy Baker bio: “Betsy Baker is an American actress, best known as playing Linda in...
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EP#321: To Peer Into the Pool of Mistorak - An Interview with Darrell Schweitzer
Join Justin as he chats with writer and editor Darrell Schweitzer about resurrecting Weird Tales, self-promotion tips for young authors, rare books, the inspiration behind his character Sir Julian, Lovecraftian poetry, and more! Darrell Schweitzer bio: “Darrell Schweitzer is an American writer,...
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EP#320: Within the Woods - An Interview with Theresa Tilly
Join Justin as he chats with actor and comedian Theresa Tilly about the good and bad of filming The Evil Dead, horror conventions, improv, continuing her career behind the microphone, and more! Theresa Tilly bio: “Theresa Tilly is an American actress who has appeared in over 100 films, television...
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EP#319: Soul of Cinder - An Interview with Nick Chambers
Join Justin as he chats with musician Nick Chambers about sleep paralysis, world building with lyrics, horror video games, Lord of the Rings, Knight & Gallow, and more! Nick Chambers bio: Nick Chambers is an American singer best known as the vocalist for heavy metal band Knight & Gallow. Intro…
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EP#318: What's the Story - An Interview with Larry Brantley
Join Justin as he chats with actor and comedian Larry Brantley about getting his start on the open mic scene in Houston, working as a radio DJ in his teens, landing the role of a lifetime when he became the voice of Wishbone, the impact of the show on children of the 90’s, and more! Larry…
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EP#317: On the Inversion of the Stars - An Interview with Matthew Knight
Join Justin as he chats with musician and author Matthew Knight about Roger Corman films, musical alchemy, sacred geometry, his new story in Swords of Steel IV, misrepresentation of the occult in Hollywood, and more! Matthew Knight bio: “Matthew Knight is an American musician, author, and singer...
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EP#316: The Fall of the Silver City - An Interview with Avery Berg
Join Justin as he chats with musician Avery Berg about Robert Eggers films, Transformers, graveyard ghost stories, cryptids, Chamber Mage, and more! Avery Berg bio: “Avery Berg is an American singer and musician best known as the vocalist for heavy metal band Chamber Mage.” Intro and outro theme...
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EP#315: Swords of Jupiter - An Interview with Jo Gamel and D.M. Ritzlin
Join Justin as he chats with musician, artist, and author Jo Gamel and writer and editor of DMR Books D.M. Ritzlin about the release of Swords of Steel IV, the depths of the Pongus Maw, songwriting, mythology, Vran the Chaos-Warped, and more! Jo Gamel bio: “Jo Gamel is a multidisciplinary artist...
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EP#314: Servant to the Iron Helm - An Interview with Daniel Schmuck
Join Justin as he chats with musician and audio engineer Daniel Schmuck about the origins of Myth Carver, the influence of Power Trip on his musical journey, crafting a narrative with lyrics, Hell’s Heroes, and more! Daniel Schmuck bio: Daniel Schmuck in an American musician and singer best known...
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EP#313: Stay Out of the Basement - An Interview with Beki Lantos
Join Justin as he chats with actor, musician, and writer Beki Lantos about life as a child actor, Goosebumps, starting her career on Are You Afraid of the Dark, songwriting, performing live, and more! Beki Lantos bio: “Since her birth in Ottawa, Ontario, Beki Lantos has loved to perform. At a…
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EP#312: Sword of the Light Lord - An Interview with Richard Dormer
Join Justin as he chats with actor and writer Richard Dormer about the brilliance of Rod Serling, becoming Beric Dondarrion, impactful films, dealing with hecklers on stage, his own personal otherworldly experiences, and more! Richard Dormer bio: Richard Dormer (born 11 November 1969) is an actor...
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EP#311: Son of a Scaleborn - An Interview with John R. Fultz
Join Justin as he chats with author John R. Fultz about his Scaleborn series, collecting comics, crafting narratives from characters, the nostalgia of the early 90’s, and more! John R. Fultz bio: “I am an author of fantasy and weird horror. My latest novel is WE LAUGH AT DEATH. It takes place in...
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