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EP#351: Rock Until You Drop - An Interview with Andre Gower

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:47:57 +0000

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 Monster Squad (1987) has secured his status in the horror genre with the resurgence and popularity of the now cult-classic film.”

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Sword and Sorcery Roundtable - Walpurgis Witcheries

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:46:08 +0000

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 individual writers is available below.

Ethan Sabatella Substack: https://substack.com/@swordslore

M. Stern official website: https://msternauthor.com/

Matthew Pungitore blog: https://matthewpungitore.wordpress.com/

DMR Books official website: https://dmrbooks.com/

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EP#350 - Armourer of the Seven Kingdoms - An Interview with Youssef Kerkour

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:28:30 +0000

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 for portraying Syrian refugee Sami in the comedy-drama series Home (2019–2020), a role for which he was nominated at the 2020 British Academy Television Awards. “

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Ep#349: Through the Winds Mighty Blow - An Interview with Mars Triumph

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:48:57 +0000

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.

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EP#348: Fear the Reaper - An Interview with Julian Richings

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:44:07 +0000

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!

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Julian Richings bio:

Julian Richings (born 30 August 1956) is a British-Canadian character actor, having appeared in over 225 films and television series. He is best known for his appearances in a variety of horror films, including Cube, Wrong Turn, The Witch, Beau is Afraid, Ejecta, and Anything for Jackson, as well as for portraying Death in the dark fantasy series Supernatural.

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EP#347: Wyrd of the Wolf-Kissed - An Interview with Magnus Bruun

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:24:44 +0000

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!

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Magnus Bruun bio:

“Magnus Bruun is a Danish actor known for a variety of roles across film and television, most recognized for his portrayal of Cnut in The Last Kingdom and Eivor in Assassins Creed: Valhalla (where he provides the lead male voice, and mo-cap for all iterations of the character). Though accumulating an impressive portfolio of roles since 2007, it is safe to say that Bruun's calling revealed itself in when he took on the role of Cnut in the historical fiction television series, The Last Kingdom.

With his striking Viking-like appearance and Danish as his mother tongue, Bruun has embodied the character both physically and mentally. Bruun's filmography also includes productions such as When The Dust Settles, Sprinter Galore, Land of Mine and Gaelden. In 2020, Bruun became a fan favourite amongst Assassins Creed fans when it was revealed he voiced the male lead, Eivor, as well as providing mo-cap for the role in Assassins Creed: Valhalla.”

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EP#346: Call of Callisto - An Interview with Hudson Leick

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:24:43 +0000

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!

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Hudson Leick bio:

“Heidi Hudson Leick, upon graduating high school, got a modeling gig in Japan; this was perfect because she loves traveling and modeling. When she returned to New York, her dream was to be an international model and then go into acting.

One day, she quit modeling while in France, and pursued a TV career. After several episodes of Melrose Place and several TV movies, Hudson's big break in television came auditioning for her signature role of "Callisto" on Xena: Warrior Princess.

The casting people told her the part was that of a warrior queen, which she thought was great. Her audition consisted of doing a kick and throwing a chakram; having intimidated the crew, she got the part. Hudson attends Xena conventions as a guest of honor.

She said her celebrity status surprises even her: when she had a birthday, several hundred fans sent her email messages. Her presence touches so many other people. She loves traveling, going on yoga retreats and climbing mountains. Hudson said at a convention, "I really want to thank all the people who have been supportive of me. It is so appreciated."

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EP#345: To Hell and Back - An Interview with Adam Marcus

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:06:36 +0000

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, writer and actor.

Marcus was born in Westport, Connecticut and attended Staples High School. He started his career at the age of fifteen, when he co-created the Westport Theatreworks Theatrical Company where he directed and produced over fifty shows in seven years. He then attended New York University where he won the coveted Best Picture Award at the Student Academy Awards in 1990 for his film, "...so you like this girl". In 1991, Marcus was called out to Los Angeles by filmmaker Sean S. Cunningham (the director of the original Friday the 13th) to work on producing and directing features. That same year, he co-produced Johnny Zombie (retitled My Boyfriend's Back) for Cunningham and Disney Studios.

In 1993, Marcus wrote the story for and directed the ninth film in the Friday the 13th series, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday for New Line. He was 23 at the time and the youngest director ever hired by the studio. The three million dollar feature went on to gross over eighteen million domestically and became one of New Line Video's largest releases ever.”

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EP#344: Ecstasy of Battle - An Interview with Peter Salatellis

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:22:04 +0000

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 Winter. His writing has appeared in the DMR Books compilation Swords of Steel IV.

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EP#343: House of Halloween - An Interview with Micheline Pitt and R.H. Norman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:05:21 +0000

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 Magazine's top 10 Gothic Beauty Icons. Her breakout directorial and writing debut is her short film Grummy made along side her creative partner and husband R.H. Norman. The Normans' short films have screened in Academy Award-qualifying film festivals and their feature scripts have placed in the finals of high profile competitions including Final Draft's Big Break Contest, Shore Scripts, Screencraft, and others.

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EP#342: Beyond the Veil - An Interview with Jonathan Janz

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:46:04 +0000

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 Joe R. Lansdale, Jack Ketchum, and Brian Keene; he has also been lauded by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and School Library Journal. His ghost story The Siren and the Specter was selected as a Goodreads Choice nominee for Best Horror. Additionally, his novel Children of the Dark was chosen by Booklist as a Top Ten Horror Book of the Year. Jonathan’s main interests are his wonderful wife and his three amazing children.”

EP#341: Back to the Beginning - An Interview with Crispin Glover

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:20:09 +0000

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 actor, filmmaker and artist. He is known for portraying eccentriccharacter roles on screen. His breakout role was as George McFly in Back to the Future (1985), which he followed by playing one of the leading roles in River's Edge (1986). Through the 1990s, Glover garnered attention for portraying smaller but notable roles in films such as Wild at Heart (1990), The Doors (1991), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), and Dead Man (1995).

Starting with his role as the Thin Man in Charlie's Angels (2000), he began to star in more mainstream films. The roles in these films include a reprisal of the Thin Man in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), portraying the titular character in Willard (2003), Grendel in Beowulf (2007), The Knave of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland (2010) and Phil in Hot Tub Time Machine (2010). From 2017 to 2021 he starred as Mr. World in the Starz television series American Gods.

In the late 1980s, Glover started his company, Volcanic Eruptions, which publishes his books such as Rat Catching (1988) and also serves as the production company for the films he has directed, What Is It? (2005), It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine. (2007), and No! YOU'RE WRONG. or: Spooky Action at a Distance (2025). These films have never received a traditional theatrical release; instead, Glover tours with the films, holding screenings in theatres around the world.

Information on No! You’re Wrong, including a video preview:

The first show is October 2, 2025, with the World Premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Upcoming shows:

Oct 2 – NYC World Premiere @ MoMA

Oct 10–16 – IFC Center, NYC

Oct 18–19 – Aero Theatre, Santa Monica

Oct 23 – Music Box, Chicago

Nov 3 – Coolidge Corner, Boston

Link to video preview of Crispin’s new film:

https://youtu.be/3grQdSO8jfA?si=ibZTyIg5tYEaUK_S

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EP#340: Bringer of Twilight - An Interview with Adrienne Wilkinson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:49:31 +0000

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. She played the role of Livia/Eve, the daughter of Xena, in Xena: Warrior Princess.

She has also appeared in Venice the Series, This Can't Be My Life, and E.R., as well as lending her voice to several video games; most notably Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Dead to Rights II.”

EP#339: Your Sister Is A Werewolf - An Interview with Sybil Danning

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:39:30 +0000

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 Danninger; May 24, 1952) is an Austrian–American retired actress, model, and film producer. She is best known for her frequent appearances in B movies during the 1970s and 1980s.

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EP#338: Are You Afraid of the Camp Host? - An Interview with Henry Darrow McComas

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:07:08 +0000

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 discovering beauty in the overlooked. This theme is a rich part of Wolfman's Got Nards: A Documentary, an award-winning horror documentary - which he produced, wrote, shot and edited - that celebrates the beloved cult film 'The Monster Squad' and its dedicated following.

It quickly became a festival darling, introducing McComas to the LA horror community, and continues to gain fans and critical acclaim worldwide. McComas' scripts use genre as a tool to explore personal human relationships. He puts his characters in dangerous settings like the unforgiving North American frontier and haunts them with metaphor...something he picked up from his youth chasing daylight during frigid Arctic winters. McComas conjures horror out of his real life experiences.

His first studio narrative feature film, THE CAMP HOST, was inspired by a van trip he took with his wife during the global pandemic. He wrote the script in the van; drove the van to Toronto to shoot the movie; and worked with his editor remotely from the van. His productions have taken him all over the world (including Antarctica) and he swears his next project will be based somewhere tropical. He's a multi-hyphenate filmmaker who has created for some of the industry's biggest studios and networks.”

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EP#337: A Tale That Wasn't Wrong - An Interview with Michael Kiske

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:31:12 +0000

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 metalband Helloween. Kiske has also released four solo albums, two albums with the hard rockband Unisonic, has participated on various metal and rock-related projects such as Avantasia, Place Vendome and Kiske/Some rville, and has performed with numerous bands as a guest vocalist.”

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EP#336: Tyrant of Transylvania - An Interview with Duncan Regehr

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:19:57 +0000

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 Canadian multimedia artist and actor. He was also a figure skater and a classically trained Shakespearean stage actor in his native Canada, before heading to Hollywood in 1980.

Regehr played the title character in Zorro, The Family Channel's television series based upon Johnston McCulley's classic hero. He also had roles in multiple television incarnations of Star Trek. He also played the role of Count Dracula in 1987’s The Monster Squad.”

EP#335: Sword of Sparta - An Interview with Vincent Regan

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:12:28 +0000

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 School, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, then St Joseph's College, Ipswich, before going on to study acting at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in London.”

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EP#334: Song of the Siren - An Interview with Hannah Fierman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:48:45 +0000

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, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for Creepshow (2021), V/H/S (2012), The Lucid: Hair (2022) and American Hell (2014).”

EP#333: Painting Monsters and Memories - An Interview with Lee MacLeod

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:24:39 +0000

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 gamers and horror fans alike. Best known for his striking cover paintings for Nintendo Power magazine during its golden era, Lee brought games like Final Fantasy, Street Fighter II, and Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse to life with vivid, cinematic artwork that captured the imaginations of countless readers. Beyond the gaming sphere, Lee’s art graced VHS covers for cult classics such as Subspecies and Puppet Master, helping to shape the visual language of ‘80s and ‘90s horror.

A graduate of Art Center College of Design, Lee has enjoyed a diverse career spanning illustration, concept art, and fine art landscapes, bringing the same vibrant energy and storytelling to his oil paintings of the American West as he once did to monster-filled gaming worlds. Whether crafting the heroic poses of pixelated warriors or capturing the haunting beauty of New Mexico skies, Lee MacLeod’s work is a testament to the enduring power of imagination, color, and composition.”

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EP#332: Guardian of the Garden - An Interview with Tahmoh Penikett

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:45:33 +0000

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. He is known for playing Karl "Helo" Agathon on SyFy's 2004 television series Battlestar Galactica and Paul Ballard in the Fox series Dollhouse. He has appeared in TV series Supernatural, the Showcase time travel show Continuum, and as the antagonist Darius in the 2006 racing video game Need for Speed: Carbon. “

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EP#331: Beauty in the Beast - An Interview with George Buza

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:37:24 +0000

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. Hank McCoy) in X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men '97. “

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EP#330: Tolkien and Beyond - An Interview with David Day

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:47:44 +0000

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 Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada. His father worked as chief fireman for area military bases.Day was editor of his high school's newspaper, and also contributed high school sports columns to the Victoria Daily Times, graduating from Victoria High School in 1966. After finishing high school, Day worked as a logger for five years on Vancouver Island before graduating in 1976 from the University of Victoria.

Day has published over 46 books of poetry, natural history, ecology, mythology, fantasy and children's literature. Day has been a columnist for Punch. He is best known for his books on the life and works of J. R. R. Tolkien.

In 2015, Day received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Victoria.”

Ways of the Wyrd #1 - Historical Werewolf Accounts

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:10:40 +0000

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 author, clergyman, and teacher. As an independent scholar, he published many works on the English drama of the Stuart Restoration (1660–1688) and helped to organise and to promote the performance of plays from that period. He also wrote extensively on the occult and has been characterized as "arguably the most seminal twentieth century purveyor of pop culture occultism.”

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EP#329: Wrath of the Boneless One - An Interview with Alex Andersen

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:34:44 +0000

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 historical dramatelevision series Vikings(2016–2020).

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EP#328: Weirdness in the Dark - An Interview with Dave Ward

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:21:41 +0000

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!

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“David Ward (born 14 January 1957), commonly known as Dave "Squatch" Ward or David "Squatch" Ward, is a Scottish-born voice actor who has played roles in television and movies. His most popular starring roles have been on Dragon Ball, Aldo in Sitting Ducks, Gundam Wing, and the live-action role of Ned Bell in So Weird. “

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EP#327: Taking Hold of the Flame - An Interview with Geoff Tate

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 19 May 2025 15:38:44 +0000

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!

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“Geoff Tate (born Jeffrey Wayne Tate,January 14, 1959; he later changed his first name to Geoffery or Geoffrey) is an American singer and songwriter. He rose to fame with the progressive metal band Queensrÿche, who had commercial success with their 1988 album Operation: Mindcrime and 1990 album Empire. Tate is ranked fourteenth on Hit Parader's list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time. He was voted No. 2 on That Metal Show's top 5 hard rock vocalists of the 1980s. In 2012, he won the Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Award for "Voice in Progressive Heavy Metal". In 2015, he placed ninth on OC Weekly's list of the 10 Best High-Pitched Metal Singers. After his farewell tour as Queensrÿche, he renamed his band Operation: Mindcrime, after the Queensrÿche album of the same name.”

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EP#326: In the Heart of Fantasia - An Interview with Tami Stronach

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 13 May 2025 00:43:17 +0000

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!

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“Tami Stronach is half-Scottish (father) and half-Israeli (mother). Her father, Professor David Stronach, was a notable expert on Persian antiquities. The family had to flee Persia/Iran during the Revolution. They went to Israel, then to America where Tami is still based. She was studying acting in California when she was chosen for her role as the child-like Empress. She has been a dancer throughout her life and has opted for this as her main career though she has recently returned to acting. She has been heavily involved in the Neta Dance Troop. She speaks several languages including English and Hebrew.”

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EP#325: Don't Say That - An Interview with Connie Schulman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 11 May 2025 20:35:38 +0000

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!

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“Constance Ann Shulman (born April 4, 1958) is an American actress. In 1987, Shulman originated the role of Annelle in the first production of Steel Magnoliasoff Broadway. She later appeared in films Fletch Lives (1989), Men Don't Leave (1990), and Fried Green Tomatoes (1991). She voiced Patti Mayonnaise in the animated sitcom Doug (1991–99) and the 1999 film Doug's 1st Movie. She played Yoga Jones in the Netflix comedy-drama series, Orange Is the New Black from 2013 to 2017, for which she received three Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. “

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EP#324: Enthroned in Iron - An Interview with Tucker Thomasson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 03 May 2025 18:15:04 +0000

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!

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Tucker Thomasson is an American singer and musician best known as the vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for heavy metal band Throne of Iron.

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EP#323: Dead by Dawn - An Interview with Dana DeLorenzo

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 01 May 2025 22:59:04 +0000

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 for her starring role as Kelly Maxwell in the Starz horror-comedy series Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018).”

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EP#322: We're Gonna Get You - An Interview with Betsy Baker

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:42:08 +0000

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!

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“Betsy Baker is an American actress, best known as playing Linda in the film The Evil Dead (1981). “

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EP#321: To Peer Into the Pool of Mistorak - An Interview with Darrell Schweitzer

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:29:50 +0000

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, editor, and essayist, particularly known for his work in dark fantasy and horror, but also in science fiction and fantasy. He has published numerous novels, short stories, and critical essays, and has edited collections of essays on various writers within his preferred genres. Schweitzer has also been a co-editor of the magazine Weird Tales and a World Fantasy Award judge.”

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EP#320: Within the Woods - An Interview with Theresa Tilly

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:42:11 +0000

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 shows, plays, and TV commercials in just over 40 years of professional acting. She made her debut in the landmark horror film The Evil Dead back in 1981 (under the pseudonym Sarah York), playing Shelly.”

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EP#319: Soul of Cinder - An Interview with Nick Chambers

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 01:43:01 +0000

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.

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EP#318: What's the Story - An Interview with Larry Brantley

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:11:19 +0000

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 Brantley bio:

“Larry Wayne Brantley (born October 30, 1966) is an American voice actorand a former stand-up comedianand radio spokesm an, best known as the voice of Wishbone, a Jack Russell Terrierwho was featured in a PBS children's television series.Bra ntley, who went to Conroe High School,specializes in character voices. He was also a voice actor on the animated project for children called Boz the Bear, and voiced Corporal Franklin Paddock in Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood.[4] He was also a volleyball coach in McKinney, Texas for a team called "The Straight Aces" and "Orange Crush". He currently stands as a cast member at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Dallas.”

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EP#317: On the Inversion of the Stars - An Interview with Matthew Knight

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:16:58 +0000

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!

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“Matthew Knight is an American musician, author, and singer best known as the vocalist for heavy metal bands Eternal Winter and Cauldron Born.”

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EP#316: The Fall of the Silver City - An Interview with Avery Berg

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:20:12 +0000

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.”

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EP#315: Swords of Jupiter - An Interview with Jo Gamel and D.M. Ritzlin

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:35:27 +0000

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 living in Philadelphia. Her process is heavily influenced by the practice of Art-as-Therapy, which she studied at the Master’s level at Antioch University Seattle. She has lived as an ESL instructor in Sweden and Turkey, and traveled to over 28 countries, including award-funded trips to Finland and Russia, all of which has informed her anthropological interests in goddesses, religious architecture, feminism and theology. Her family’s mixed spiritualties include Judaism, Polish Catholicism, English and Irish Episcopalianism, Celtic Wiccan, and Japanese Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Her work has been shown in galleries in Philadelphia, New York City, Seattle and New Jersey.

Jo Gamel is the founder of Tutor of the Arts LLC, as well as an art education instructor, a private tutor, a curator, and an art gallery assistant. Now, she is writing a textbook on the chemistry and physics of oil paint with co-author Dr. Michael Mackay in order to expand the understanding of the creation of archival paintings. She also is debuting a Hard Rock album with her band, Jüpiter, along side her latest body of work, both of which explore the Power of Venus as employed by female Rock musicians.”

D.M. Ritzlin bio:

“D.M. Ritzlin founded DMR Books in 2015 with the aim of revitalizing sword-and-sorcery literature. DMR’s publications include reprints of classic material by authors such as Robert E. Howard, Michael Moorcock, and Clark Ashton Smith, as well as brand-new collections and anthologies by some of the finest fantasy writers active today. Ritzlin’s first collection of his own stories, Necromancy in Nilztiria, was released in October 2020.

This was followed by a novel, Vran the Chaos-Warped (2023), and a second collection, Dark Dreams of Nilztiria (2024). His tales mix action, horror, wonder, and gallows humor in varying degrees. Lately the field of role-playing games has recaptured Ritzlin’s attention. His first professionally published adventure module, The Lair of the Brain Eaters, was released through one of the best-known publishers of old school RPG material, Lamentations of the Flame Princess.

Prior to his involvement in publishing, Ritzlin worked in the antique map trade, among other fields. He lives in Chicago, the city of his birth.”

EP#314: Servant to the Iron Helm - An Interview with Daniel Schmuck

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:53:18 +0000

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 as the vocalist for the heavy metal band Myth Carver.

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EP#313: Stay Out of the Basement - An Interview with Beki Lantos

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:54:26 +0000

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 young age, her career in the arts quickly progressed from singing with the family on Sundays to regular performing events across the city. She began performing locally at the tender age of nine in television and theater. At the age of ten she won a singing competition on Ottawa CTV's "Homegrown Cafe". At eleven, she released her first album entitled 'Here I Am' and then landed the lead role of Annie in the Company Musical Theater production of the same name.

At thirteen, she and her family formed the band "Tangleroot" for which Beki was a lead singer, bassist and songwriter. The band played together for six years, releasing two albums; "Tangleroot" and "In Pieces". She never lost her love and passion for television and film though, as she completed writing her first feature film screenplay at the age of fourteen.

The band split when Beki was 19, and within the next year she started her family. Her first addition was her son, Austin Henderson (2002). Shortly thereafter came her husband, Adam Lantos and their daughter Emelyn Lantos (2004).

Beki's kids are almost grown now, and her love for the arts and performing never left her. She rarely acts anymore but can still be found singing and performing in venues in and round the Lower Mainland of BC. She's also continued her passion for writing and hopes to get one of her films made some day.

She portrayed Margaret Brewer in Goosebumps episodes "Stay Out of the Basement" and Kareen Hawlings in "How I Got My Shrunken Head".

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EP#312: Sword of the Light Lord - An Interview with Richard Dormer

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:11:00 +0000

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 and playwright from Northern Ireland. He is best known for his roles as Beric Dondarrionin the HBO television series Game of Thronesand Dan Anderssen in Sky Atlantic's Fortitude.

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EP#311: Son of a Scaleborn - An Interview with John R. Fultz

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:09:11 +0000

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 the "Scaleborn" universe, but these books can be read in any order. IMMACULATE SCOUNDRELS (2024) was the first book in the series, and TIMES NEVER CHANGE (2024), was the second. My "Shaper Trilogy" series includes the novels SEVEN PRINCES, SEVEN KINGS, and SEVEN SORCERERS from Orbit/Hachette (2012/2013). WORLDS BEYOND WORLDS (2021) is an acclaimed collection of dark fantasy tales from DMR Books. DARKER THAN WEIRD (2023) from Jackanapes Press collects ten years' worth of weird horror tales. THE REVELATIONS OF ZANG (2013) collects twelve interlinked stories of dark fantasy set in the magical World of Zang.

My short fiction has appeared in YEAR’S BEST WEIRD FICTION, WEIRD TALES, SHATTERED SHIELDS, WAY OF THE WIZARD, BOOK OF BLADES, NEITHER BEG NOR YIELD, CTHULHU’S REIGN, THE BOOK OF CTHULHU II, THAT IS NOT DEAD, WEIRDBOOK, BLACK GATE, LIGHTSPEED, SPACE & TIME, THE AUDIENT VOID, and other places both wonderful and strange.”

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EP#310: Night of the Cobra - An Interview with Christian Larson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:05:24 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician and festival organizer Christian Larson about Hell’s Heroes, Night Cobra, his creative mindset while working in several metal genres, Aliens, magic, mushrooms, and more!

Christian Larson bio:

Christian Larson is a musician best known as the vocalist and songwriter for heavy metal band Night Cobra and the organizer behind the Hell’s Heroes music festival.

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EP#309: Master of the Metal Legions - An Interview with Bob Byrne

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:09:28 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with movie maniac, metal head, and festival booker Bob Byrne about Legions of Metal, obscure horror films, ghosts, growing up in the video store, and more!

Bob Byrne bio:

Bob Byrne is a film fanatic, metal head, and festival organizer best known as the mastermind behind the Legions of Metal festival based in Chicago, Illinois.

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EP#308: Hoard of the Grey Lord - An Interview with Michael Greylord

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:38:20 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with owner of Greylord’s Hoard, graphic designer, and metal head Michael Greylord about underappreciated Sword and Sorcery, Science Fiction, his relationship with Eternal Champion, formative horror films, and more!

Michael Greylord bio:

Michael Greylord runs his own label which he has appropriately named Greylord's Hoard. With it he releases a myriad of patches and an occasional cassette tape or shirt of his favorite bands and artists. Additionally, he is second in command at the Sword Worship headquarters and mans the battlements when the needs arise. Greylord has also provided layout work for a multitude of releases, to include flyers, patches, records, and more. While typically behind the scenes, a new musical project featuring himself and a brigade of close friends is nearing announcement.

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EP#307: Keeping It True - An Interview with Oliver Weinsheimer

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:40:10 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with booking agent and metal head Oliver Weinsheimer about Conan, being spooked by horror movies, the origins of the Keep It True Festival, maintaining relationships with bands, and more!

Oliver Weinsheimer bio:

Oliver Weinsheimer is the organizer of the annual German heavy metal festival Keep It True since 2003 along with Tarek Maghary, Hammer of Doom festival since 2009 and Metal Assault festival since 2010.

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EP#306: Swear the Oath - An Interview with Brendan Radigan

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:43:44 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with vocalist Brendan Radigan about the influence of horror films on his childhood, the existential writings of Thomas Ligotti, psychedelic experiences, his internal inspirations to create music, and more!

Brendan Radigan bio:

Brendan Radigan is an American singer best known as the vocalist for heavy metal bands Savage Oath, Magic Circle, Sumerlands, and Pagan Altar.

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EP#305: Eternity in Solitude - An Interview with Robert Lowe

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:01:51 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with vocalist Robert Lowe about trouble making in his youth in Texas, growing up on horror movies, the origins of Solitude Aeturnus, landing the gig singing for Candlemass, Manowar, and more!

Robert Lowe bio:

Robert Lowe is an American singer. Lowe was brought into the band Solitude Aeturnus by his friend Lyle Steadham in 1988, replacing Kris Gabehardt. He is also the main lyricist on later albums. Lowe also appeared as a session singer on the first Last Chapter album. In 1996, he sings on the debut album by trio out of Arlington, Texas: Liquid Sound Company: "Exploring the Psychedelic".

On January 22, 2007, Leif Edling announced Lowe to be the main vocalist for the band Candlemass, and Lowe recorded the albums King of the Grey Islands (2007), Death Magic Doom (2009), and Psalms for the Dead (2012). He also appeared on EP Lucifer Rising (2008). He was the band's longest serving vocalist after Messiah Marcolin. On June 2, 2012, Lowe left Candlemass.

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EP#304: On the Sins of Salem - An Interview with Marilynne K. Roach

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:39:40 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with historian, author and researcher Marilynne K. Roach about the perfect storm of hysteria leading to the Salem Witch Trials, her defense of Cotton Mather, the disappearance of Abigail Williams, rediscovering the original site of the 1692 hangings, the inaccuracies and cultural impact of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, and more!

Marilynne K. Roach bio:

Marilynne K. Roach works as a free-lance writer, illustrator, researcher, and presenter of talks on historical subjects. She has written for publications as varied as the Boston Globe, the New England Historic Genealogical Register, and the Lizzie Borden Quarterly. She is a member of the Gallows Hill Project that verified the correct site of the 1692 hangings, a discovery listed in Archaeology Magazine’s list of the world’s ten most important discoveries of 2017.

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EP#303: Into the Stygian Abyss - An Interview with Warren Spector

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:47:16 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with role-playing and video game designer Warren Spector about his vast personal library, heroic fantasy, Space Gamer Magazine, Ultima, the dawn of Deus Ex, and more!

Warren Spector bio:

Warren Evan Spector (born October 2, 1955) is an American role-playingand video gamedesigner, director, writer, producer and production designer. He is known for creating immersive simgames, which give players a wide variety of choices in how to progress. Consequences of those choices are then shown in the simulated game world in subsequent levels or missions. He is best known for the critically acclaimed video game Deus Ex that embodies the choice and consequence philosophy while combining elements of the first-person shooter, ro le-playing, and adventure gamegenres. In addition to Deus Ex, Spector is known for his work while employed by Looking Glass Studios, where he was involved in the creation of several acclaimed titles including Ultima Underworld, Ul tima Underworld II, Sy stem Shock, and Thief: The Dark Project. He is employed by OtherSide Entertainment, where he was part of the development team for the stalled System Shock 3.”

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EP#302: The Fate of Felimid Mac Fal - An Interview with Keith Taylor

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:01:41 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with author Keith Taylor about the origins of Felimid Mac Fal, Conan, continuing the legacy of Robert Howard’s horror stories, Irish mythology, historical fiction, and more!

Keith Taylor bio:

“Keith John Taylor (born 26 December 1946) is an Australian science fictionand fantasy writer.

Born in Tasmania, Taylor now resides in Melbourne, Australia. Getting his start in Ted White's Fantastic, Taylor went on to collaborate with Andrew J. Offutt on two novels based upon the Robert E. Howard hero, Cormac Mac Art – an Irish Viking active in King Arthur's time.

Taylor's series of novels centering on an Irish character of his own creation – the bard Felimid mac Fal – was published throughout the 1980s. Much of Taylor's fictional output in the 1990s was in the Arthurian fantasy subgenre. Many stories featuring his character, Kamose the Magician, were published in Weird Tales in the late 1990s and early 2000s. “

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EP#301: Rite of the Runestaff - An Interview with Michael Moorcock

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:47:44 +0000

Join Justin and special guest co-host and editor of DMR Books D.M. Ritzlin as they chat with legendary writer Michael Moorcock about the history of the Runestaff, the origins of Dorian Hawkmoon, Count Brass, the influence of the county of Cornwall on Prince Corum, and more!

Link to Michael Moorcock episode #1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7wMZeIueTc

Link to Michael Moorcock episode #2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpTV-w_TbbY

Michael Moorcock bio:

“Michael John Moorcock (born 18 December 1939) is an English writer, particularly of science fiction and fantasy, who has published a number of well-received literary novels as well as comic thrillers, graphic novels and non-fiction. He has worked as an editor and is also a successful musician. He is best known for his novels about the character Elric of Melniboné, which were a seminal influence on the field of fantasy in the 1960s and 1970s.

As editor of the British science fiction magazine New Worlds, from May 1964 until March 1971 and then again from 1976 to 1996, Moorcock fostered the development of the science fiction "New Wave" in the UK and indirectly in the United States, leading to the advent of cyberpunk. His publication of Bug Jack Barron (1969) by Norman Spinrad as a serial novel was notorious; in Parliament, some British MPs condemned the Arts Council of Great Britain for funding the magazine.[4] In 2008, The Times named Moorcock in its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".

Moorcock is also a recording musician; he has contributed to the music acts Hawkwind, Blue Öyster Cult, Robert Calvert and Spirits Burning, and to his own project, Michael Moorcock & The Deep Fix. “

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EP#300: Adventures in Purgatory - An Interview with Ty Olsson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:17:10 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Ty Olsson about growing up on the stage, conquering fears, fantasy fiction, Supernatural, and more!

Ty Olsson bio:

“Tyler Victor Olsson is a Canadian actor. He is known for playing Ord in the PBS Kidsanimated children's series Dragon Tales(1999–2005), real-life 9/11heroMark Binghamin the A&E television film Flight 93(2006), and Benny Lafitte in Supernatural(2013–2019).”

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EP#299: Way of the Wizard Master - An Interview with Ira Heiden

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:29:06 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor Ira Heiden about Elvira, Don Dokken, Dream Warriors, Freddy Krueger, and more!

Ira Heiden bio:

“Ira Heiden (born September 22, 1966) is an American television and film actor. He played Will Stanton in the 1987 horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Ira's other film roles include the 1988 film Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Timelock (1996), The Trouble with the Truth (2011), and Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).

Heiden had a small recurring role in the ABC hit TV series Alias as C.I.A. techie Rick McCarthy. He has made guest appearances on TV shows such as Family Ties, Step by Step, and Family Matters. “

EP#298: Ode to the Old West - An Interview with Mark L. Gardner

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:08:27 +0000

Join Justin and special guest co-host Howie Bentley as they chat with historian and author Mark L. Gardner about about the often disputed death of Billy the Kid, the escapades of Jesse and Frank James, train robbing, the romanticizing of the Old West, and more!

Mark L. Gardner bio:

“Mark L. Gardner is a professional historian, author, and musician, with a broad range of publications--both popular and scholarly--focusing on the American West. He has written several books for the National Park Service, including George Armstrong Custer: A Biography. Ronald Kil is a working cowboy and respected Western artist. He is best known for his illustrations for an award-winning Children of the West Series authored by Marc Simmons.”

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EP#297: Liquid Snakes and Ninja Turtles - An Interview with Cam Clarke

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:23:12 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Cam Clarke about growing up in a family of entertainers, Hammer Horror, his new book, Tales from the Crypt, Ninja Turtles, Metal Gear, and more!

Buy Cam Clarke’s new book here!

Cam Clarke bio:

“Cam Clarke is an American voice actor, known for his work in animation, video games and commercials. Among his notable roles are Leonardo and Rocksteady in the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series, Shotaro Kaneda in the 1989 original Streamline Pictures English dub of Akira, and Liquid Snake in the Metal Gear series. He often serves as a voice double for Matthew Broderick and served as Broderick's singing voice of Simba in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.”

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EP#296: Beyond the Star Gates - An Interview with Erick Avari

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:36:52 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Erick Avari about Zoroastrianism, Bollywood, adjusting to the United States, typecasting, The Mummy, Stargate, Encino Man, and more!

Erick Avari bio:

Erick Avari (born Nariman Erick Avari;[ 13 April 1952) is an Indian-American actor whose roles in science-fiction and action productions include Stargate (1994), Independence Day (1996) and The Mummy (1999), as well as the historical drama The Chosen (2019).

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EP#295: Prophet of Darkness - An Interview with Keith Szarabajka

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:14:09 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Keith Szarabajka about the longevity of Supernatural, Heath Ledger’s Joker performance, stage anxiety, Stuart Gordon, and more!

Keith Szarabajka bio:

“Keith Szarabajka is an American actor from Illinois known for acting in The Equalizer, Angel, Argo and The Dark Knight. He also voice acted in several animated series and video games including Halo 4, Batman: Arkham Knight, Mass Effect, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Teen Titans, Dead Space, Ultimate Spider-Man, L.A. Noire and Fallout: New Vegas.”

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EP#294: The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy - An Interview with Bill Farmer

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:44:19 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and comedian Bill Farmer about voicing Goofy for 40 years, getting his start doing stand-up, universal monster movies, being killed in a horror movie, his cameo in RoboCop, and more!

Bill Farmer bio:

“Bill Farmer (born November 14, 1952) is an American voice actor and comedian. He has performed the voice of the Disney character Goofy since 1987, and has also been the voice of Pluto and Horace Horsecollar since 1990.”

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EP#293: Home Sweet Hellmouth - An Interview with Kristine Sutherland

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:44:01 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Kristine Sutherland about life in Italy, her love of the stage, studying in London, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and more!

Kristine Sutherland bio:

“Kristine Sutherland's first love was theater. She went to an audition in high school as moral support for a friend but ended up auditioning herself. She worked as an actress on stage through the 80s, landing a few pilot roles as well as her small secretary part in Legal Eagles and her big-screen debut in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.

In 1993, Kristine and her husband, John Pankow, moved to Los Angeles, looking to enjoy their daughter's upbringing. Kristine told as few people as possible that she was moving and was surprised when she received a phone call from her agent, telling her that he found a part she'd be perfect for. She auditioned for the role of "Joyce Summers" on television's Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In 1999, John and Kristine decided to move to Italy for a year, intending to go for the duration of a school year, giving their daughter the chance to learn a language organically. Whilst Eleanore studied at school, Kristine flew back into the USA occasionally to film a few episodes of "Buffy". In 2000, they moved back to America, keeping a house in both Los Angeles and New York. Since leaving the show, Kristine has pursued other interests. She is a very keen photographer and became a qualified photographer thanks to a college course at the Santa Monica College.”

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EP#292: Master of Taijutsu - An Interview with Skip Stellrecht

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 02:13:21 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Skip Stellrecht about fun times behind the scenes of Naruto, falling into acting, life on the beach, Might Guy, and more!

Skip Stellrecht bio:

“Skip Stellrecht is an American actor who was born and raised in Orange County California. Growing up with more of an interest in surfing, sports and music, it wasn't until after graduating high school, that he discovered an interest in acting. Though getting his feet wet in commercials, it wasn't long before he started studying under the direction of some of the most well respected teachers in Hollywood.

He soon started auditioning and booking several stage roles throughout the L.A. area and is proud to say, was a founding member of the Friends and Artist Theatre Ensemble. After several television and movie roles he stumbled onto voice acting by mere accident through a friend, and is pretty much the world in which he enjoys a successful career in today. His most notable roles are Naruto's, Might Guy Street Fighters, Ryu and Spike from Cowboy Beebop. He can also be heard lending his voice talents to such live action shows such as, USA's Mr Robot, NBC's Grimm, ABC's Once Upon A Time, as well as countless others. Along with his television work he can also be heard lending his voice to such movies as Godzilla, GI Joe, Twilight and many others. Although voicing several video games throughout his career, Jutah Fate of Silent Bomber is still his favorite.”

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EP#291: Turtles Out of Time - An Interview with Barry Gordon

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:55:49 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and talk show host Barry Gordon about life as a child star, leaving his law practice for the stage, starring alongside Carroll O’Connor in ARCHIE BUNKER’s PLACE, Ninja Turtles, SWAT KATS, and more!

Barry Gordon bio:

“Barry Gordon (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and political talk show host. He was the longest-serving president of the Screen Actors Guild, having served from 1988 to 1995. He is perhaps best known as the original voice of Donatello and Bebop in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.”

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EP#290: Hero in a Half Shell - An Interview with Townsend Coleman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:27:59 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Townsend Coleman about getting started as a radio disc jockey, transitioning from commercials to voice over, crafting the voice of Michelangelo for The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Tick, and more!

Townsend Coleman bio:

“Townsend Putnam Coleman III (born May 28, 1954) is an American voice actor who has performed in many animated series and TV commercials beginning in the early 1980s. Among his most notable roles are Michaelangelo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wayne Gretzky on ProStars, Jason Whittaker in Adventures in Odyssey and the title characters in Where's Wally? and The Tick.”

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EP#289: Queen of Ivalice - An Interview with Kari Wahlgren

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:29:27 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Kari Wahlgren about The Monster Squad, Zombies, horror movies, Samurai Champloo, Final Fantasy Tactics, and more!

Kari Wahlgren bio:

“Kari Wahlgren (born July 13, 1977) is a Swedish-American voice actress who has provided English-language roles for animated movies, TV series, and video games. She got her start in anime voice-overs as Haruko Haruhara in FLCL, and would later land major roles in a number of shows and films: Robin Sena in Witch Hunter Robin, Lavie Head in Last Exile, Fuu in Samurai Champloo, Rip van Winkle in Hellsing, Scarlett in Steamboy, Pacifica Casull in the Scrapped Princess, Saya Otonashi in Blood+, Michiru Satomi and Luca in Immortal Grand Prix, Kagami Hiiragi in Lucky Star, Saber in Fate/Zero, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works and Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel, and Celty Sturluson in the Durarara!! series.

In American animation, she has provided voices for a number of series including Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!, Gravity Falls, Fish Hooks, voicing Little Suzy in Phineas and Ferb, Dorothy and Queen Ozma in Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, Ben 10, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters, Bunnicula, The Fairly OddParents, Bunsen Is a Beast, and the Nickelodeon versions of Winx Club and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jessica and Diane in Rick and Morty, and Baby Scrat in the Disney+ miniseries Ice Age: Scrat Tales, produced by Blue Sky Studios.

In video games, she voiced lead characters Ashe in Final Fantasy XII, Shelke in Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, and Raine Sage in Tales of Symphonia.”

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EP#288: Legend of the Avatar - An Interview with Janet Varney

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:58:26 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and comedian Janet Varney about improv, hosting Dinner and a Movie, voicing Korra, faking her relation to Jim Varney, and more!

Janet Varney bio:

“Janet Varney (born February 16, 1976) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer. She is known for voicing the character of Korra in the Nickelodeon animated television series The Legend of Korra, co-starring as Sheriff Evie Barret in the television series Stan Against Evil, and a recurring role as Becca Barbara in You're the Worst.

Varney has hosted The JV Club podcast since 2012 and is also the co-host of the Avatar: Braving the Elements podcast along with Dante Basco. She is the co-founder, creative director and producer of the long-running comedy festival SF Sketchfest in San Francisco.”

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EP#287: Return to Razorback Hollow - An Interview with Brian Bremer

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:10:05 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Brian Bremer about growing up in the deep south, falling in love with the stage, Pumpkinhead, horror movies, convention life, and more!

Brian Bremer bio:

“For the past 25 years Brian has built a successful Voice Over career in the the commercial, animation, and video game worlds, voicing the series regular role of Nick in the The Walking Dead Game Season Two, from Telltale Games. Portrayed Bunt Wallace in the cult horror film Pumpkinhead.”

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EP#286: Song of a Forever Knight - An Interview with Fred Mollin

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:36:11 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with composer, record producer, and songwriter Fred Mollin about breaking into the business, his upcoming book, Forever Knight, Friday the 13th, and more!

Fred Mollin bio:

“Fred Mollin is an American and Canadian record producer, musician, film and TV composer, music director, music supervisor, and songwriter. He has produced records for Jimmy Webb, Johnny Mathis, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lamont Dozier and America, and has composed music for Beverly Hills, 90210, Friday the 13th (films and television), Forever Knight, Hard Copy, and many more.Mollin rose to prominence early in his career by co-producing (with Matthew McCauley) Dan Hill's international hit record, "Sometimes When We Touch", in 1977.”

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EP#285: Sign of the Sigil Strider - An Interview with Vidarr the Silent

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:41:53 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician and artist Vidarr the Silent about his band Legendry, Sword and Sorcery, painting, songwriting, horror films, record store finds, and more!

Vidarr bio:

Vidarr the Silent is a musician and artist best known as the vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist of heavy metal band Legendry.

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EP#284: Dangerous Habits - An Interview with Garth Ennis

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:17:41 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with legendary comics writer Garth Ennis - they dive deep on his history with Hellblazer and the decision to give John Constantine cancer, meeting Alan Moore, the influence of Jamie Delano on his writing, Preacher, The Punisher, and more!

Garth Ennis bio:

“Garth Ennis (born 16 January 1970)[1] is a Northern Irish-American[2] comics writer, best known for the Vertigo series Preacher with artist Steve Dillon, his nine-year run on Marvel Comics' Punisher franchise, and The Boys with artist Darick Robertson. He has collaborated with artists such as Dillon and Glenn Fabry on Preacher, John McCrea on Hitman, Marc Silvestri on The Darkness, and Carlos Ezquerra on both Preacher and Hitman. His work has won him recognition in the comics industry, including nominations for the Comics Buyer's Guide Award for Favorite Writer in 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000.”

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EP#283: Princess of Firekeep - An Interview with Maggie Roswell

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:52:39 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and comedian Maggie Roswell about voicing Teegra in FIRE AND ICE, Frank Frazetta, becoming Maude Flanders in THE SIMPSONS, supernatural experiences, and more!

Roswell made her acting break-through in the 1980s with appearances in films such as Midnight Madness (1980), Lost in America (1985), and Pretty in Pink (1986), and guest appearances on television shows such as Remington Steele, Masquerade, and Happy Days. She appeared frequently in the sketch comedy The Tim Conway Show from 1980 to 1981, and did voice acting for a few animated films and television shows. Roswell also performed in some theater plays, including one in 1988 directed by Julia Sweeney.”

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EP#282: In Chains and Shadows - An Interview with Mina Walkure

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:37:05 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician and artist Mina Walkure about the birth of her band Bronze, Sword and Sorcery, songwriting, and more!

Mina Walkure bio:

Mina Walkure is a musician and artist best known as the vocalist behind heavy metal band BRONZE.

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EP#281: Reality Takes a Holiday - An Interview with Justin Shenkarow

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:02:55 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and producer Justin Shenkarow about the legacy of the cult-classic TV series Eerie, Indiana, navigating his childhood as a celebrity, Hey Arnold!, and more!

Justin Shenkarow bio:

“Justin Shenkarow is an American actor, producer, director and writer, best known for his roles of Matthew Brock in Picket Fences, Simon Holmes in Eerie, Indiana, and the voice of Harold Berman from the Nickelodeon animated series, Hey Arnold!”

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EP#280: Right Side of Upside Down - An Interview with Randy Havens

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:30:47 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Randy Havens about his psychedelic experiences, dangerous stunts, the Stranger Things craze, set etiquette, and more!

Randy Havens bio:

“Randy Havens is an American actor who portrayed Scott Clarke in the Netflix original series Stranger Things. He began his career in Atlanta Georgia and has worked on Halt and Catch Fire on AMC and Stargirl on The CW. He is big fan of Taylor Swift. He seems to enjoy intellectual characters.”

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EP#279: Curse of the Mummy - An Interview with Patricia Velásquez

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:48:02 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and model Patricia Velásquez about practicing Kabbalah, growing up in Venezuela, landing her role in The Mummy, charity work, her personal encounter with La Llorona, and more!

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“Patricia Carola Velásquez Semprún (born 31 January 1971) is a Venezuelan actress, model, and philanthropist. As an actress, she is known for her portrayal of Anck-su-namun in the 1999 film The Mummy and its 2001 sequel The Mummy Returns.

In 2002, Patricia started the Wayùu Taya Foundation, a foundation committed to improving the living conditions of the indigenous communities in Venezuela.”

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EP#278: Rebel of Earth - An Interview with Jean-Pierre Abboud

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:38:07 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician Jean-Pierre Abboud about the Canadian heavy metal scene, science fiction, writing stories, Traveler, and more!

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Vocalist of heavy metal bands Traveler, Among These Ashes, and Syrinx. Published author of Sword and Sorcery and science fiction.

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EP#277: The Chronicles of Chas Chandler - An Interview with Charles Halford

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:36:30 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Charles Halford about his childhood in Salty Lake City, the Constantine cancellation, punk rock, struggling with ones identify as a performer, and more!

Charles Halford bio:

"Charles Halford (born February 28, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Chas Chandler on the NBC series Constantine, Yago in Episode 4 Season 8 of The Walking Dead, Big John in Outer Banks, Earl in Logan Lucky and Sammy Wilds in Bad Times at the El Royale. Known for his distinctively deep voice, he also provided the voices of Konstantin in Rise of the Tomb Raider, Gorilla Grodd in Injustice 2 and Bibbo Bibbowski and the Eradicator in The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen."

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EP#276: Sign of the Witch - An Interview with Eduardo Sanchez

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:22:46 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with director and writer Eduardo Sanchez about the birth of The Blair Witch Project, Bigfoot, exploring the unknown, anthology horror, and more!

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"Eduardo Sanchez was born in Cuba in 1968. It was at a young age he gained an interest in film making. At Wheaton High School Ed made school movie projects such as Shrimp Fried Vice and Pride (in the name of Love) all of which starred his friends and family, as well as Ed himself.

After High School Ed studied at Montgomery College where he continued to make movies like Star Trek Demented. He later got accepted to the University of Central Florida where he made Gabriel's Dream, a film which he thought was going to be his big break, but that didn't come for almost another decade. In 1997 he and a close friend Daniel Myrick got together and started production on the most successful movie (budget to gross) ever, the The Blair Witch Project. It was a world-wide hit and has become one of the most spoofed films of all time."

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EP#275: Mind of a Maniac - An Interview with Bill Lustig

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:11:05 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with director and producer Bill Lustig about the preservation of cult cinema, his uncle Jake “Raging Bull” LaMotta, jump-starting his career behind the scenes in adult films, Maniac, and more!

William "Bill" Lustig bio:

"William Lustig was born on February 1, 1955 in Bronx, New York. During his teenage years, Lustig avidly watched a huge volume of lowdown and trashy exploitation fare at numerous 42nd Street grind house theaters in Manhattan and also worked as a movie theater usher in Fort Lee, New Jersey. After graduating from high school, he took a few film classes at New York University.

Lustig began his film career in his mid to late teens, working behind-the-scenes in various minor production capacities on a handful of hardcore X-rated porno pictures as well as a production assistant on both "The Seven Ups" and "Death Wish." He made his debut as a director, producer and editor with the hardcore porn features "Hot Honey" and "The Violation of Claudia." Lustig directed both of these movies under the alias Billy Bagg.

In 1980, Lustig found himself at the center of a storm of controversy when he made the grim, gory and disturbing slasher sleaze splatter landmark "Maniac," which boasts an incredibly intense performance by the legendary character actor Joe Spinell as a vicious depraved psychopath and plenty of hideously graphic and gruesome make-up effects by horror genre icon Tom Savini. In 1982, Lustig followed up "Maniac" with the tough, gritty and exciting New York urban revenge opus "Vigilante." In 1988, he delivered another winner with the terrific "Maniac Cop," a violent horror action flick about an undead New York police officer on a killing spree which was the first of several cinematic collaborations with fellow maverick independent filmmaker Larry Cohen.

Lustig followed up with the 1989 stirring action item "Hit List" and the suspenseful serial killer thriller "Relentless" were likewise on the money excellent and entertaining offerings. However, the two "Maniac Cop" sequels were strictly hit-or-miss affairs: the second one was a worthy successor to the superior original and the third one was a regrettably mediocre entry in the series. Lustig's last film as a director to date was the nifty and enjoyable fright flick "Uncle Sam."

Since 1997, William Lustig went on to initially produce retrospective DVD documentaries for Anchor Bay and now currently runs the outstanding DVD label Blue Underground which restores and re-releases popular and little seen cult movies and other grind house action, drama, and horror films."

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EP#274: Spirit and Shadow - An Interview with Shanclen

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:31:24 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with paranormal investigator Shanclen about spirits of the Navajo Nation, Skinwalker misconceptions, indigenous rituals, working with the Ghost Adventures crew, and more!

Shanclen bio:

"Shanclen is a paranormal investigator, Youtuber, Indigenous videographer, and owner of Shanclen Shadow Productions. Explorer of the paranormal and supernatural."

Link to Shanclen Shadow Productions on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@ShanclenShadowProductions

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EP#273: Hitting the Jackpot - An Interview with Rob Yescombe

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:02:21 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with writer Rob Yescombe about horror, video game writing versus screen writing, hitting the Jackpot with Amazon, script advice, and more!

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"Rob Yescombe was born on January 19, 1979 in Camden, London, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for The Invisible Hours (2017), Outside the Wire (2021) and Rime (2017). He is also known for writing the Amazon original Jackpot! starring John Cena."

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EP#272: Realm of the Rat Queen - An Interview with Riley Pinkerton

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:23:31 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician Riley Pinkerton about ghosts, dark fantasy, the birth of Castle Rat, creativity, and more!

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Riley Pinkerton is best known as founder, vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for heavy metal band Castle Rat. Queen of Rats.

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EP#271: Who Ya Gonna Call - An Interview with Ernie Hudson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:54:43 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and writer Ernie Hudson about haunted houses, the tragedy on the set of The Crow, Ghostbusters, and more!

Ernie Hudson bio:

"As a child growing up in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Ernie Hudson wrote short stories, poems and songs, always thinking that his words might one day come to life on stage. After a short stint in the Marine Corps, Ernie moved to Detroit where he became the resident playwright at Concept East, the oldest Black theatre in the country.

In addition, he enrolled at Wayne State University to further develop his writing and acting skills and found time to establish the Actors' Ensemble Theatre, where he and other talented young black writers directed and appeared in their own works. After graduating with a B.A. from Wayne State, he was rewarded a full scholarship to the M.F.A. program at the prestigious Yale School of Drama.

While performing with the school's repertory company, he was asked to appear in the Los Angeles production of Lonne Elder III's musical "Daddy Goodness," which led to his meeting Gordon Parks, who gave Hudson the costarring role in his first feature film, Leadbelly. Unfortunately, all that followed "Leadbelly" was a year of "bit parts and some harsh lessons about Hollywood," which led Hudson to enroll in another academic doctorate program at the University of Minnesota. He did not complete the program.

Through his experience, he learned another vital lesson: "There are those who spend their lives studying it and those who spend their lives doing it." Hudson definitely wanted to be in the second group. Keeping in mind this self-revelation, Hudson accepted the starring role of Jack Jefferson in the Minneapolis Theatre In The Round's production of "The Great White Hope," a role that he put "everything he had into," including shaving his head.

A series of starring and guest roles followed on such television shows as Fantasy Island, The Incredible Hulk, Little House on the Prairie, Diff'rent Strokes, Taxi, One Day at a Time, Gimme a Break!, The A-Team and Webster, as well as costarring roles in the TV movies White Mama with Bette Davis, Roots: The Next Generations, Women of San Quentin, California Girls, Mad Bull and Love on the Run. Other feature film credits include The Jazz Singer, The Main Event, Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone, Penitentiary II, Going Berserk, Joy of Sex and, of course, the mega-hit Ghostbusters."

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EP#270: The Fall of Frank Castle - An Interview with Thomas Jane

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:32:28 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and writer Thomas Jane about comics, cryptid encounters, UFOs, becoming The Punisher, Stephen King, and more!

Thomas Jane bio:

"Thomas Jane is an American actor who is known for portraying Frank Castle from the 2004 Marvel Comics film The Punisher and the 2012 fan film Dirty Laundry. He also was in Boogie Nights, The Thin Red Line, Deep Blue Sea, The Predator, 1922, The Mist and Evening Raga of the West. He also writes comics."

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EP#269: I Put a Spell on You - An Interview with Beth Broderick

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:31:24 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Beth Broderick about the contrast between stage and screen, establishing her company to assist people with AIDs, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, animal spirits, and more!

Beth Broderick bio:

"Beth Alison Broderick was born on February 24, 1959 in Falmouth, Kentucky, USA but was raised in Huntington Beach, California. Beth was always very interested in theater as a child and she graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California at age 18.

After that, she moved to New York and began her professional acting career. She stopped acting for a few years to dedicate herself to dealing with the AIDS crisis in the early eighties. When she was 27, she started acting again and she made her debut in 1988 when she played the sexy neighbor who seduces a young, innocent Jonathan Silverman in Stealing Home. In 1990, she appeared in The Bonfire of the Vanities. She has also appeared in several theater productions like "Carnal Knowledge", "Triplets in Uniform" and "Zastrozzi, the Master of Discipline" (which she also co-produced).

In New York, she has starred in "The Mousetrap", "The Lion in Winter" and many more. Beth is not only an actress, she is also a writer and she has written "A Cup of Joe", "Wonderland" and "Literatti" with Dennis Bailey.

Beth is also a director and she has directed an episode of Sabrina the Teenage Witch called Making the Grade. She has been active in the battle against AIDS since 1984 and she is the founding director of "Momentum", one of the first organizations in New York established to assist people with AIDS. Beth was also a founding member of the Celebrity Action Council of the City Light Women's Rehabilitation Program at the Los Angeles Mission, which provides hands-on service to homeless women, helps them to overcome substance abuse and learn job skills to help them reclaim their lives and families."

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EP#268: Shadow of Shadaloo - An Interview with Jay Tavare

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:25:30 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and stuntman Jay Tavare about martial arts, Native American rituals, landing the role of Vega in Street Fighter: The Movie, fight scene coordination, and more!

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"Jay Tavare describes himself best when he says he is a storyteller and a citizen of the world.

Jay's acting performances in several Oscar winning films--with some of our era's most talented and acclaimed directors and actors--are the natural outcome of his eclectic life experiences and the direct result of his intense focus on excellence and dedication to authentic characters. Jay's onscreen roles include:

* Pathfinder (Marcus Nispel, 2007) as Black Wing, with Karl Urban and Clancy Brown The Missing (Ron Howard, 2003) as Kayitah, with Cate Blanchett and Tommy Lee Jones Cold Mountain (Anthony Minghella, 2003) as Swimmer, Jude Law's Cherokee half brother and fellow Confederate army warrior Adaptation (Spike Jonze, 2002) as Matthew Osceola, the enigmatic Seminole orchid thief opposite Meryl Streep Street Fighter (1994) as Vega, the devilishly handsome and lethal Spanish Ninja Into the West (Steven Spielberg, 2005 mini-series) as Chief Prairie Fire opposite Keri Russell CSI Miami season finale, Going Ballistic (2009) as Manny Ortega.

For his role on CSI Miami Jay performed all his own stunts for the episode, including an astounding world class 23 story controlled free fall (more than 200 feet!) which was awarded an Emmy nomination. This sort of feat has given Jay an onset reputation as a bit of a daredevil. But it is more accurate to say he is master of an impressive repertoire of physical skills. Jay does not promote himself as a stuntman, but his experience as an athlete and dancer gives him the rare ability to create seamlessly believable characters by preparing and performing his own stunts when the role calls for it. It's no surprise directors and fellow actors recognize him for this."

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EP#267: Age of the Boogeyman - An Interview with Steve Valentine

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:07:18 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and magician Steve Valentine about rowdy nights as a DJ, performing magic for Hollywood’s elite, breaking into the business as a character actor, Don’t Look Under the Bed, voicing Alistair, and more!

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"Stephen John Valentine (born 26 October 1966) is a Scottish actor and magician. He is known for his roles as Nigel Townsend on NBC's crime drama series Crossing Jordan, the voice of Harry Flynn in the video game Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and the voice of Alistair in the Dragon Age video game franchise. He is also known for his role as the Boogeyman in the Disney Channel original Don't Look Under the Bed."

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EP#266: Hail to the King - An Interview with Jon St. John

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:37:25 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and radio personality Jon St. John about the rise of Duke Nukem, the downfall of radio, his annual cruise tour, missing time, UFOs, and more!

Jon St. John bio:

"Jon St. John is an American voice over actor. He started his career in the mid 70s, when he was a radio DJ in North Carolina. Because of his rich vocal talent and technical skills, he was hired as a production director at radio stations in cities including: New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Diego. St. John was also a radio personality for many years most recently on K-Earth 101 in Los Angeles. He has since provided voices for countless video game characters, and he is most famous for providing a deep, gravel voice for Duke Nukem. Jon now owns a fan convention called King Con Cruise, an annual event where attendees and celebrity guests mingle for five days on a cruise to the Bahamas."

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EP#265: By the Heart of the Cards - An Interview with Dan Green

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:54:25 +0000

Join Just as he chats with actor Dan Green about becoming the Pharaoh, psychedelic experiences, crafting character voices, and more!

Dan Green bio:

"James Hadley Snyder or Dan Green is an American voice actor who voiced in various animated projects and video games including Yu-Gi-Oh, Sonic the Hedgehog, Pokémon, Viva Piñata, Kappa Mikey, One Piece, Kirby: Right Back at Ya! and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He has twins from his late wife Michal Lura Friedman."

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EP#264: Judgement Day Aboard the USS Sulaco - An Interview with Jenette Goldstein

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:27:39 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Jenette Goldstein about bad experiences on bad movies, the thrill of performing live, Near Dark, working with James Cameron, her new business, and more!

Jenette Goldstein bio:

"Jenette Goldstein is a true chameleon. She is so effective as an actress, it is nearly impossible to recognize her from role to role. Jenette spent most of her childhood in Los Angeles. Born to theater-loving parents, she attended fine arts-oriented schools, and was the young star of the drama classes. She often competed in citywide drama competitions with soon-to-be famous peers Val Kilmer, Gina Gershon, Kevin Spacey and Mare Winningham. To hone her craft after high school, Jenette studied at London's Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, and at Circle in the Square Theater in New York City, mastering drama theory, physicality, dialects and the classics. It was in London, while performing in local theater productions, where Jenette answered an audition request for American actors with British Equity cards. Thinking it was another play or a small film, she read for a tough, macho Latina character, named 'Vasquez' And shot to fame in James Cameron's iconic film Aliens. Cameron was so pleased with Jenette's creativity and strong work ethic, he recast her as 'Janelle' in Terminator 2: Judgment Day and a cameo role as the loving 'Irish Mother' in the epic Titanic.

Her resume is testament to her range and versatility: Vampy killer Diamondback in Near Dark, good cop Meagan Shapiro in Lethal Weapon 2, Patti Jean Lynch in The Presidio, Alice the Maid in a one-scene role in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, etc.

In addition to film, Jenette has made several appearances on the small screen. She guest-starred on such award-winning shows as Six Feet Under, L.A. Law, Strong Medicine and ER - where she guest-starred on the 100th anniversary show as a grieving mother, and in a separate episode opposite Anthony Edwards, as a heroic flight nurse. It was only after Jenette was hired for the second role that the show's producers realized she had done the show before.

Jenette has continued working in theater throughout her career, appearing in plays in New York, London and Los Angeles. She has performed the classics, William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," to more contemporary pieces, such as Arthur Miller's "After The Fall," which won the 2002 Los Angeles Ovation Award for Best Production. Currently, Jenette is excited about her latest creation: a one-woman show she is writing herself."

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EP#263: The Nightmare Before Fright Night - An Interview with Chris Sarandon

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:15:39 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with prolific actor Chris Sarandon about embracing varied roles, growing up in a Greek household, Broadway, Jerry Dandrige, Andre the Giant, and more!

Chris Sarandon bio:

"The handsome, weird and worldly-looking Chris Sarandon has shown his versatility in everything from vampires to Jesus Christ in hypnotic performances that have been controversial but irresistible. He was born Christopher Sarandon, Jr. and raised in Beckley, West Virginia of Greek heritage on both sides (family surname originally Sarondonethes). His mother Cliffie (Cardullias) and father Christopher Sarandon, Sr. were restaurateurs.

As a teen, Chris appeared locally on the musical stage and played drums and sang back-up with a local band called The Teen Tones. His band toured following high school and backed up such music legends as Bobby Darin, Gene Vincent and Danny and the Juniors. Chris later attended West Virginia University majoring in speech, but appearing in such musical productions as "The Music Man" as Harold Hill. He went on to attend the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, where he received his master's degree in theater and met first wife Susan Sarandon. They married in 1967.

Touring with improv companies and in regional theater productions, he made his professional debut in "The Rose Tattoo" in 1965 and later joined the Long Wharf Theatre Company for a season. The Sarandons moved to New York in 1968, wherein the dark and handsome charmer immediately nabbed the role of Dr. Tom Halverson on the daytime soap Guiding Light, a part that would last two years. Throughout the 1970s he would be rewarded with rich theater acting roles. On Broadway he appeared in "The Rothchilds" and replaced Raul Julia in "Two Gentlemen from Verona" while appearing elsewhere in various Shakespeare and Shaw festivals both here and in Canada.

Chris made a phenomenally successful film debut in a huge, career-risking part as bank robber's Al Pacino's tormented, gender-confused lover in Dog Day Afternoon, earning the New York Film Critics award and Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for his supporting turn. He took other sordid roles as well, this time in co-leads, such as opposite Margaux Hemingway in the poorly received exploitative thriller Lipstick and as a demon in the shocker The Sentinel. To avoid being typed as creepy characters, Chris furthered his range of roles in years to come, including the title role in The Day Christ Died, a critically heralded TV-movie. He then received high marks also for his mesmerizing interpretation of two completely different characters with unique subtlety, intelligence, charisma and profoundness as both Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay in A Tale of Two Cities and co-starred with Goldie Hawn in the more mainstream Protocol. By the end of the 1970's, he and Susan would divorce and he would remarry (model Lisa Ann Cooper).

Moving into 80s work, Chris endeared himself to a younger generation of film goers with memorable performances in enjoyable roles such as the undeniably sexy, magnetic vampire-next-door in the teen horror classic Fright Night, the cruel, evil-plotting prince in Rob Reiner's The Princess Bride and as the investigating cop in Child's Play, the first in the "Chucky" series about a murdering doll. In recent years Chris has continued steadily on stage, film and TV but at a lesser pace and in less flashy, high-profiled roles.

In 1991 he co-starred on Broadway in the short-lived musical "Nick and Nora" with Joanna Gleason, the daughter of Monty Hall (Let's Make a Deal). Again divorced, he and Gleason married in 1994 and reunited on stage in "Thorn & Bloom" in 1998. They have also appeared together in a number of films, including American Perfekt, Edie & Pen and Let the Devil Wear Black. He found frightful fun and a major cartoon niche as the voice of Jack Skellington in the original Disney movie The Nightmare Before Christmas, reprising the role in sequels, video games and Halloween special events.

Into the millennium, Chris' focus has been more on Broadway and off-Broadway theatre with flavorful roles in "The Light in the Piazza," "Cyrano de Bergerac," "Through a Glass Darkly and "The Exonerated." In the 2015 production of "Preludes," he played multiple roles that included Chekhov, Tchaikovsky and Tolstoy. He has also sporadically appeared in films with featured parts in Perfume, Loggerheads, My Sassy Girl, a cameo as a vampire victim in a remake of Fright Night, Safe and Frank the Bastard, Big Stone Gap and I Smile Back. He has also uplifted a number of popular TV shows with his presence: "ER," "Charmed," "Cold Case," "Judging Amy," "Law and Order," "The Good Wife," "Orange Is the New Black" and as the voice of Dracula in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."

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EP#262: Out of Ammo - An Interview with Michael Gross

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 22:29:36 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Michael Gross about becoming Burt Gummer, life as a TV dad, his early years as a musician, and more!

Michael Gross bio:

"Michael Gross was born in 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, to Virginia Ruth (Cahill), a telephone operator, and William Oscar Gross, a tool designer. He was involved with a gang for a couple of years during high school before becoming a better student. He went on to be senior class president. Received an M.F.A. from the Yale University School of Drama. Worked in theater before moving to New York to begin an acting career. This eventually led to his breakthrough role on the show Family Ties.

He has moved on to several other projects since the show's end, including three of the In the Line of Duty movies, narrating audio books, and, probably most notably, playing the character Burt in the Tremors films."

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EP#261: Ride of the Roughneck - An Interview with Michael Ironside

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:45:04 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and filmmaker Michael Ironside about growing up in poverty, living with impostor syndrome, Scanners, spiritual experiences, Sam Fisher, life after death, and more!

Michael Ironside bio:

"Michael Ironside has made a strong and indelible impression with his often incredibly intense and explosive portrayals of fearsome villains throughout the years. He was born as Frederick Reginald Ironside on February 12, 1950 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ironside was a successful arm wrestler in his teenage years. His initial ambition was to be a writer. At age fifteen, Michael wrote a play called "The Shelter" that won first prize in a Canada-wide university contest; He used the prize money to mount a production of this play. Ironside attended the Ontario College of Art, took acting lessons from Janine Manatis, and studied for three years at the Canadian National Film Board. Ironside worked in construction as a roofer prior to embarking on an acting career.

Ironside first began acting in movies in the late 1970s. He received plenty of recognition with his frightening turn as deadly and powerful psychic Darryl Revok in David Cronenberg's Scanners. He was likewise very chilling as vicious misogynistic psychopath Colt Hawker in the underrated Visiting Hours. Other memorable film roles include weary Detective Roersch in the sadly forgotten thriller Cross Country, the crazed Overdog in the immensely enjoyable Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone, the hard-nosed Jester in the blockbuster smash Top Gun, ramrod Major Paul Hackett in Extreme Prejudice, loner Vietnam veteran "Ben" in Nowhere to Hide, the ferocious Lem Johnson in Watchers, and lethal immortal General Katana in Highlander II: The Quickening.

Moreover, Ironside has appeared in two highly entertaining science fiction features for Paul Verhoeven: At his savage best as the evil Richter in Total Recall and typically excellent as the rugged Lieutenant Jean Rasczak in Starship Troopers. Ironside showed a more tender and thoughtful side with his lovely and touching performance as a hardened convict who befriends a disabled man in the poignant indie drama gem Chaindance; he also co-wrote the script and served as an executive producer for this beautiful sleeper. Michael was terrific as tough mercenary Ham Tyler on the epic miniseries V, its follow up V: The Final Battle, and subsequent short-lived spin-off series.

Ironside also had a recurring role on the television series SeaQuest 2032. Among the television series he has done guest spots on are The A-Team, Hill Street Blues, The New Mike Hammer, The Hitchhiker, Tales from the Crypt, Superman: The Animated Series, Walker, Texas Ranger, The Outer Limits, ER, Smallville, ER, Desperate Housewives, Justice League and Masters of Horror. More recently, Ironside garnered a slew of plaudits and a Gemini Award nomination for his outstanding portrayal of shrewd biker gang leader Bob Durelle in the acclaimed Canadian miniseries The Last Chapter II: The War Continues.

In addition to his substantial film and television work, Ironside has also lent his distinctive deep voice to TV commercials and video games."

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EP#260: Between the Sacred Silence and Sleep - An Interview with Serj Tankian

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 28 May 2024 06:07:57 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician and artist Serj Tankian about composing for film, The Rains of Castamere, his memoir Down with the System, new music, and more!

Serj Tankian bio:

"Serj Tankian is an Armenian-American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist, keyboardist, and primary lyricist of System of a Down, which was formed in 1994.

Tankian has released five albums with System of a Down (System of a Down, Toxicity, Steal This Album!, Mezmerize, Hypnotize) and five solo albums (Elect the Dead, Imperfect Harmonies, Harakiri, Orca, and Elasticity), as well as collaborating with musicians such as rapper Tech N9ne and folk singer Arto Tunçboyacıyan. He also released Elect the Dead Symphony, a live orchestral version of Elect the Dead featuring the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. He is the founder of the record label Serjical Strike Records, and is currently represented by Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group.

Tankian is regarded as one of the best vocalists in heavy metal, with praise given to his unusual delivery and his wide vocal range. In 2006, he was ranked No. 26 on the Hit Parader list of "Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists". A study conducted by VVN Music found that Tankian possesses a high and diverse vocal range of 4.2 octaves. In 2002, he co-founded the non-profit political activism organization Axis of Justice, alongside guitarist and fellow activist Tom Morello. In 2011, he was awarded the Armenian Prime Minister's Medal for his contributions to the recognition of the Armenian genocide and the advancement of music"

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EP#259: Ghost of the Ghastly Grinner - An Interview with Amos Crawley

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 16 May 2024 17:57:46 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Amos Crawley about the acting scene in Toronto in the early 90’s, Goosebumps, The Ghastly Grinner, riding the Magic School Bus, and more!

Amos Crawley bio:

"Amos Crawley was born on March 2, 1981 in Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and executive, known for Night of the Twisters (1996), The Virgin Suicides (1999) and Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990). He has been married to Cadence Allen since September 12, 2010."

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EP#258: The Massacre of Mary Lou Maloney - An Interview with Lisa Schrage

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 08 May 2024 19:27:29 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Lisa Schrage about her vast book collection, Prom Night II, becoming Mary Lou Maloney, long lost film props, her first horror conventions, and more!

Lisa Schrage bio:

"Lisa Schrage is a Canadian film and television actress. She is best known for portraying Mary Lou Maloney in the Canadian horror film "Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)". She was born in Toronto, Ontario in 1963, where she began her career as a young teen where she found much success starring in commercials before turning to film and television."

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EP#257: Ballad of a Wet Bandit - An Interview with Daniel Stern

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 02 May 2024 14:11:38 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor, author, and sculptor Daniel Stern about ghost towns, C.H.U.D. the musical, Marv, his new book Home and Alone, and more!

Daniel Stern bio:

"Daniel Stern was born in Bethesda, Maryland, to a social worker father and a day care manager mother. He has been acting professionally since the age of seventeen. Following his high school graduation, he auditioned for the Washington Shakespeare Festival seeking a job as a lighting engineer but ended up as "a strolling player with a lute" in their production of "As You Like It."

Shortly thereafter, he made his way to New York where he "took a couple of acting lessons" and began to assemble an impressive portfolio of such off-Broadway credits as "Split," "Frankie and Annie," "The Mandrake," and "The Old Glory." In addition, director Peter Yates cast him as one of the four Indiana teenagers in the highly acclaimed film Breaking Away. Variety in acting roles appeals to Stern.

Following "Breaking Away," he appeared in Woody Allen's Stardust Memories, Claudia Weill's It's My Turn and John Schlesinger's Honky Tonk Freeway before returning to New York to appear off-Broadway in the two character play "How I Got That Story," which led to critical acclaim and a starring role in Barry Levinson's Diner.

Other film credits include I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can, Blue Thunder, Hannah and Her Sisters, The Boss' Wife, The Milagro Beanfield War, Born in East L.A. and D.O.A. In addition to his voice-over work on the series, Stern directed several episodes of the popular and critically acclaimed television comedy, The Wonder Years."

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EP#256: Warden of the Weird - An Interview with Jonathan Maberry

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:04:00 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with New York Times bestseller, Bram Stoker award winner, and editor of Weird Tales Magazine Jonathan Maberry about curating Weird Tales, the myth of writer’s block, Conan, classic horror films, and more!

Jonathan Maberry bio:

"JONATHAN MABERRY is a New York Times best-selling and five-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author, anthology editor, comic book writer, magazine feature writer, playwright, content creator and writing teacher/lecturer. He was named one of the Todays Top Ten Horror Writers. His books have been sold to more than two-dozen countries.

He writes in several genres. His young adult fiction includes ROT & RUIN (2011; was named in Booklists Ten Best Horror Novels for Young Adults, an American Library Association Top Pick, a Bram Stoker and Pennsylvania Keystone to Reading winner; winner of several state Teen Book Awards including the Cricket, Nutmeg and MASL; winner of the Cybils Award, the Eva Perry Mock Printz medal, Dead Letter Best Novel Award, and four Melinda Awards); DUST & DECAY (winner of the 2011 Bram Stoker Award; FLESH & BONE (winner of the Bram Stoker Award; 2012; and FIRE & ASH (August 2013). BROKEN LANDS, the first of a new spin-off series, debuts in 2018."

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EP#255: Death of an Endless Summer - An Interview with Tyler Lyle

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:11:55 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with singer and songwriter Tyler Lyle about his childhood in the deep south, shedding religion for philosophy, the birth of The Midnight, nostalgia as a double-edged sword, an upcoming graphic novel from the band, new music, and more!

Tyler Lyle bio:

"Atlanta based songwriter and performer, Tyler Lyle makes music as himself; in the synth-pop duo The Midnight; and indie-folk band Smith, Lyle, Moore."

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EP#254: Return to Melniboné - An Interview with Michael Moorcock

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:01:23 +0000

Join Justin and special guest co-host Howie Bentley of Cauldron Born and Briton Rites as they chat with legendary writer Michael Moorcock about drunken nights with Fritz Leiber, Karl Edward Wagner, the sorcery of Elric, Blue Oyster Cult, and more!

Michael Moorcock bio:

"Michael John Moorcock (born 18 December 1939) is an English–American writer, particularly of science fiction and fantasy, who has published a number of well-received literary novels as well as comic thrillers, graphic novels and non-fiction. He has worked as an editor and is also a successful musician. He is best known for his novels about the character Elric of Melniboné, which were a seminal influence on the field of fantasy in the 1960s and 1970s.

As editor of the British science fiction magazine New Worlds, from May 1964 until March 1971 and then again from 1976 to 1996, Moorcock fostered the development of the science fiction "New Wave" in the UK and indirectly in the United States, leading to the advent of cyberpunk. His publication of Bug Jack Barron (1969) by Norman Spinrad as a serial novel was notorious; in Parliament, some British MPs condemned the Arts Council of Great Britain for funding the magazine. He is also a recording musician; he has contributed to the music acts Hawkwind, Blue Öyster Cult, Robert Calvert and Spirits Burning, and to his own project, Michael Moorcock & The Deep Fix.

In 2008, The Times named Moorcock in its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945"

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EP#253: Tales from the Ultra Zone - An Interview with Steve Vai

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:53:10 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with iconic guitarist and songwriter Steve Vai about developing creativity on the fret board, meditation, his relationship with Devin Townsend, horror movies, and more!

Steve Vai bio:

"Steve Vai is an American guitarist, songwriter, composer and producer. He first learned guitar by studying under Joe Satriani and also studied at the Berklee College of Music. He started as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa in 1978, joined his band in 1980 and stayed until 1983.

He formed two separate bands, the Classified and 777, and began recording music in his own professional studio. This material would be released as his first solo album, "Flex-Able," in January 1984. Vai replaced Yngwie Malmsteen as the guitarist for Alcatrazz and played on the album "Disturbing The Peace."

Vai left the group following the tour to join David Lee Roth's solo band following Roth's departure from Van Halen. After playing on two successful Roth albums, "Eat 'Em And Smile" and "Skyscraper," Vai went solo again, buying out his Warner Bros. Records contract and signing to Relativity Records. He also replaced the injured Adrian Vandenberg on Whitesnake's "Slip of the Tongue." Vai's second solo album, "Passion and Warfare," was released in 1990. He has continued performing and recording ever since."

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EP#252: Conquering the Canvas - An Interview with Julie Bell

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 22:44:57 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with artist, illustrator and bodybuilder Julie Bell about witches, painting freely, fitness, Boris Vallejo, overcoming challenges on the canvas, and more!

Julie Bell bio:

Julie Bell (born October 21, 1958) is an American fine artist, illustrator, photographer, bodybuilder, and wildlife painter. Bell is also a fantasy artist and a representative of the heroic fantasy and fantastic realism genres. Bell has won Chesley Awards and was the designer of the Dragons of Destiny series. She also won first place awards in the Art Renewal Center International Salon, which bestowed on her the title "ARC Living Master"

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EP#251: Pits of Wings and Other Dark Things - An Interview with Ramsey Campbell

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 02:33:51 +0000

Join Justin and special guest co-host Howie Bentley of Cauldron Born and Briton Rites as they chat with legendary author Ramsey Campbell about classical music, horror films, Clark Ashton Smith, H.P Lovecraft, writing fiction that drips with dread, and more!

Ramsey Campbell bio:

"Ramsey Campbell (born 4 January 1946) is an English horror fiction writer, editor and critic who has been writing for well over fifty years. He is the author of over 30 novels and hundreds of short stories, many of them winners of literary awards. Three of his novels have been adapted into films.

Since he first came to prominence in the mid-1960s, critics have cited Campbell as one of the leading writers in his field: T.E.D. Klein has written that "Campbell reigns supreme in the field today", and Robert Hadji has described him as "perhaps the finest living exponent of the British weird fiction tradition", while S. T. Joshi stated, "future generations will regard him as the leading horror writer of our generation, every bit the equal of Lovecraft or Blackwood." In a 2021 appreciation of his collected works, The Washington Post said: "Taken together, they constitute one of the monumental accomplishments of modern popular fiction."

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EP#250: Maestro of the Macabre - An Interivew with Claudio Simonetti

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:43:57 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with legendary film composer and musician Claudio Simonetti about Demons, Dario Argento, Italian horror, Goblin, and more!

Claudio Simonetti bio:

"Claudio Simonetti (born 19 February 1952) is an Italian musician and film composer. The keyboardist of the progressive rock band Goblin, Simonetti has specialized in the scores for Italian and American horror films since the 1970s.

A long-time collaborator of director Dario Argento, Simonetti has worked on several of the director/producer's films including Deep Red, Suspiria, Dawn of the Dead, Tenebrae, Phenomena, Demoni, and Opera. His work has long been an iconic staple of Italian genre cinema, collaborating with directors like Ruggero Deodato, Umberto Lenzi, Lucio Fulci, Enzo G. Castellari, Lamberto Bava, and Sergio Martino. He studied at the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia in Rome"

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EP#249: The Horror from Hull House - An Interview with Linnea Quigley

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:50:27 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Linnea Quigley about Night of the Demons, dancing in graveyards, pets, Charles Band, Lloyd Kaufman, and more!

Linnea Quigley bio:

"Barbara Linnea Quigley was born in Davenport, Iowa, on May 27, 1958 to Heath and Dorothy Quigley. Her Mother was a housewife and her Father a noted Chiropractor and psychologist. After moving with her family to Los Angeles in the late 1970s, the short, petite Linnea began working at a Jack Lalanne Spa.

There she was encouraged to try modeling and acting. She soon began getting small parts in commercials and B-movies, such as "Stone Cold Dead" (1979) and "Wheeler" (1975). Her breakout role was in "The Return of the Living Dead" (1985), which has gone on to become a cult classic, and established her firmly as "Queen of the Bs".

Her reign was supreme in the late 1980s with such films as "Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama" (1988), "Night of the Demons (1988), and "Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers" (1988) In 2001 Linnea moved to Florida to be closer to her ailing parents who had settled there after her father retired.

As of this writing she resides in south Florida with her beloved dogs. She is a devoted animal rights advocate, and also leads a strict Vegan lifestyle. Linnea continues to appear in, and produce films. She also appears at Horror Conventions around the globe, where she is a fan favorite. She has written two books about her life in the B-movie industry, "Bio & Chainsaw," in 1992 and "I'm Screaming as Fast as I Can" in 1995. After more than 35 years and more than 125 films, Linnea Quigley is still "America's Scream Queen".

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EP#248: Reigning by Fire - An Interview with John Bush

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:48:06 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician John Bush of Armored Saint about Hellraiser III, managing musical input amongst band members, tough tours, Anthrax, and more!

John Bush bio:

"John Bush (born August 24, 1963) is an American heavy metal singer. He came to prominence in the 1980s as the lead singer and lyricist of Armored Saint, a heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. In 1992, he joined thrash metal band Anthrax, with whom he remained until 2005 and briefly rejoined in 2009–2010. Bush has also been active with the reformed Armored Saint intermittently from 1999 to the present, and involved with other projects such as Metal Allegiance and Category 7.

Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic praised Bush's "remarkable voice" while authors Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins ranked him as the eighth-best vocalist in the genre"

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EP#247: A Place Among the Dead - An Interview with Juliet Landau

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:30:57 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Juliet Landau about cultivating her childhood creativity, her directorial debut A PLACE AMONG THE DEAD, Drusilla, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, and more!

Juliet Landau bio:

"Juliet Landau is an actress, director, producer and writer. As an actress, highlights include her role as "Drusilla" on Joss Whedon 's Buffy the Vampire Slayer & spin-off Angel, and co-starring in Tim Burton's Ed Wood as "Loretta King". She played the recurring role of Rita Tedesco on Amazon's number one series, Bosch in season 5. She's recurring as "Cordelia" on TNT's Claws .

Juliet just helmed her visionary feature film directorial debut, A Place Among the Dead. Modern Films is distributing it worldwide. Release date is Nov, 9th, 2020. Starring Juliet Landau with Gary Oldman, Ron Perlman, Robert Patrick, Lance Henriksen, Joss Whedon and Anne Rice (appearing for the first time ever in a movie).

Also in the works and partially completed is The Undead Series. Think Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee... This is Vampires in Coffins Getting Blood!... The only series ever to gather the A-list of the genre together. Every one of the talented artists in A Place Among the Dead came back to participate in her series, as did Tim Burton, Willem Dafoe and many other notables.

Other acting work includes starring opposite Whoopi Goldberg in Theodore Rex as well as starring in over 20 other films, appearing in many more, guest-starring frequently on television, extensive voiceover work in features, tv, video games and garnering rave reviews for her roles in the theater.

Juliet's previous directorial efforts include two short subjects. Take Flight: Gary Oldman Directs Chutzpah. explored Gary Oldman's creative process and was produced by Gary. Dream Out Loud featured interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rian Johnson. Both projects were produced with her husband Deverill Weekes, under the banner.

Landau co-wrote two issues of the Angel comic book for . She is now penning the companion coffee table book to The Undead Series called Book Of The Undead."

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EP#246: Princess of Bel-Air - An Interview with Karyn Parsons

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:17:10 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Karyn Parsons about making her film debut in a horror movie, Michael Jackson vs Prince, the influence of James Avery on and off set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, her journey as an author, and more!

Karyn Parsons bio:

"Karyn Parsons decided to go into acting at the age of 13. She had her first TV role in the NBC drama The Bronx Zoo, but she made her big break as Will Smith's cousin "Hilary Banks" on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. During the show's six-year run, she starred in movies such as Class Act and Major Payne.

After The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, she starred in the short-lifted sitcom Lush Life, co-starring Lori Petty, which only lasted three episodes before it was canceled. In 1998, she starred in her first lead role in the award-winning movie Mixing Nia.

She guest-starred in TV sitcoms before starring in 13 Moons, in which she met her husband, director Alexandre Rockwell, whom she married in 2003. After their wedding, they had a child and now live in New York."

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EP#245: Eternal Days and Forever Knights - An Interview with Geraint Wyn Davies

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:40:53 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Geraint Wyn Davies about religion, improv, having fun on the stage, his memories filming Forever Knight, and more!

Geraint Wyn Davies bio:

"Geraint Wyn Davies was born in Swansea, Wales on April 20, 1957. His father is a semi-retired Welsh congregational minister and his mother, a retired teacher, was headmistress at Geraint's first school. At the age of seven, his family moved to Canada where he attended Upper Canada College then the University of Western Ontario where he briefly studied business and economics before leaving to pursue his acting career.

Geraint was 12 when he was first bitten by the acting bug, appearing in a school production of "Lord of the Flies". His professional stage debut was made in 1976 in Quebec City when at 19 he appeared in "The Fantasticks", "Red Emma", and "A Midsummer's Night Dream". After Quebec, Geraint moved on England where he played the lead in "The Last Englishman". He then spent 2 seasons with Wales' leading theatre company, Theatre Clwyd, touring the United Kingdom in "Enemy of the People" and "Hamlet". It was his performance in "Hamlet" that led to the Regional Theatre Best Actor Award. He then spent a season with the Chichester Festival doing "Henry VIII". He has performed at the Shaw Festival and the Stratford Festival of Canada as well as the Mark Taper Forum Lincoln Center. He has appeared in such plays as "The Music Cure", "Candida", "Cyrano de Bergerac", "The Vortex", "Goodnight Disgrace", "Henry V" and "The Three Musketeers, "The Boys from Syracuse, "Sleuth" and "The Taming of The Shrew", "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde", "My Fair Lady" and "King Lear". In August of '99, Geraint starred in a one man show written by the late Leon Pownall called "An Evening with Dylan Thomas" at the Atlantic Theatre Festival in Nova Scotia, Canada. Two more shows were written for Geraint "Dylan Thomas and Shakespeare: In the Envy Of Some Greatness" and "Stranger in Paradise". Geraint has continued to perform "Do Not Go Gentle" in Chicago, Stratford and New York. Most recently Geraint appeared at Washington DC's Shakespeare Theater in "Cyrano" (Helen Hayes Award winner), "Love's Labor's Lost" (Helen Hayes Award nominee) and "Richard III". He, along with friend Brent Carver, are opening in Toronto's CanStage production of "The Elephant Man" in mid-October of 2007.

Geraint's directorial accomplishments include multiple episodes of "Forever Knight", "Black Harbour", "Pit Pony", "Power Play" and "North of 60". In June 2000, Geraint took on the challenge of directing Oliver Mayer's "Joy of the Desolate" in Highland Park, Illinois. A "back-burner" project for Geraint is "Horatio Salt", a collection of four short films that he is producing and directing.

Geraint's musical talent was first brought to prominence on "Forever Knight" where he actually played the piano in the loft and co-wrote a song for the "Baby Baby" episode. As a result he was featured in one of the selections on the first "Forever Knight" CD. He is a self-taught musician who produced a CD of his own works "Bar Talk" which is sold through his fan club with the proceeds going to a variety of charities such as Childrens' Hospital Foundation in Washington D.C. and The Stratford Festival's Shakespeare School (Stratford, Ontario). Geraint's voice can be enjoyed on two audio books, "Great American Suspense: Five Unabridged Classics" and "Great Classic Hauntings: Six Unabridged Stories".

Geraint is divorced from artist Alana Guinn however they are the proud parents of a son, Galen, and a daughter, Pyper.

He became a U.S. citizen on June 13, 2006, at a swearing-in ceremony at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. He was made a city resident for the run of "Love's Labor's Lost" to facilitate the process. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg presided over his induction ceremony."

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EP#244: An Age Undreamed Of - A Sword and Sorcery Discussion

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:23:22 +0000

In this round table discussion, Justin is joined by Howie Bentley of Cauldron Born, Jason Tarpey of Eternal Champion, and Deathmaster of Doomsword to discuss their personal history with Sword and Sorcery, Richard Tierney’s Simon of Gitta series, Poul Anderson’s The Broken Sword, underrated gems within the genre, new projects from their respective bands, and more!

Howie Bentley bio:

"Howie K. Bentley writes sword and sorcery, interplanetary adventure, and dark occult fantasy tales. His influences range from Robert E. Howard, Karl Edward Wagner, and Edgar Rice Burroughs to Arthur Machen, H. P. Lovecraft, and Clive Barker.

Howie is the founder, guitarist, lyricist, and sole composer of two heavy metal bands: Cauldron Born and Briton Rites. So far, four of his novelettes featuring the Cauldron Born mascot, Thorn, have been published.

Thorn is the physical manifestation of the Thorn rune. He is a god-demon figure that appears when the appropriate rites are performed — often involving human sacrifice. Thorn is a god slayer and a witch maker. He made his first appearance in “All Will Be Righted on Samhain” in SWORDS OF STEEL, a paperback anthology of sword-and-sorcery and weird-fiction stories in the grand old pulp tradition, published by DMR Books in 2015.

Another of Howie K. Bentley’s characters is Argantyr Fenris: a barbarian king who transforms into a werewolf. Thorn and Argantyr appear together in “The Heart of the Betrayer” published in DMR Books’s SWORDS OF STEEL II (2016). Howie’s latest Argantyr story is featured in CIRSOVA issue # 4 (Winter 2016)."

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"Deathmaster is the founder, vocalist, and songwriter for epic heavy metal band DoomSword. He is also a painter, illustrator, graphic designer, and writer."

Jason Tarpey bio:

"Jason Tarpey is a musician and author best known as the vocalist for epic heavy metal band Eternal Champion and as the writer of The Godblade. "

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EP#243: Run for Your Lives - An Interview with Bruce Dickinson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 01:43:53 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with legendary vocalist Bruce Dickinson about growing up on the pulps, Hammer horror films, writing fiction, psychedelic experiences, and more!

Bruce Dickinson bio:

"Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) is an English singer who is best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Dickinson has performed in the band across two stints, from 1981 to 1993 and from 1999 to the present day. He is known for his wide-ranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence.

Dickinson began his career in music fronting small pub bands in the 1970s while attending school in Sheffield and university in London. In 1979, he joined British new wave heavy metal band Samson, with whom he gained some popularity under the stage name "Bruce Bruce" and performed on two studio records. He left Samson in 1981 to join Iron Maiden, replacing Paul Di'Anno, and debuted on their 1982 album The Number of the Beast. During his first tenure in the band, they issued a series of US and UK platinum and gold albums in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Dickinson quit Iron Maiden in 1993 (being replaced by Blaze Bayley) to pursue his solo career, which saw him experiment with a wide variety of heavy metal and rock styles. He rejoined the band in 1999, along with guitarist Adrian Smith, and has released six subsequent studio albums with the band. Since his return to Iron Maiden, he has released two further solo records, in 2005, Tyranny of Souls and The Mandrake Project in 2024. His younger cousin, Rob Dickinson, is the former lead singer of British alternative rock band Catherine Wheel, while his son, Austin, fronted the metalcore band Rise to Remain. Since Bruce Dickinson joined Iron Maiden in 1981, the band has sold well over 100 million albums as of 2024.

Outside his career in music, Dickinson has pursued a number of other activities. He undertook a career as a commercial pilot for Astraeus Airlines, which led to a number of media-reported ventures such as captaining Iron Maiden's converted charter aeroplane, Ed Force One, during their world tours. Following Astraeus' closure, in 2012 he created his own aircraft maintenance and pilot training company, Cardiff Aviation. Dickinson presented his own radio show on BBC Radio 6 Music from 2002 to 2010, and has also hosted television documentaries, authored novels and film scripts, created a beer with Robinsons Brewery and competed at fencing internationally."

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EP#242: The Power of the Glow - An Interview with Taimak

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:25:02 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and martial artist Taimak about Kung Fu flicks, becoming Bruce Leroy, Julius Carry, mental training, and spiritual experiences.

Taimak bio:

"Taimak Guarriello (born June 27, 1964), known mononymously as Taimak is an American actor, martial artist and stuntman, known for his lead role as Leroy Green ("Bruce Leroy") in the 1985 martial arts film The Last Dragon."

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EP#241: Lord of the Lightning League - An Interview with Darrin Baker

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 04:57:01 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Darrin Baker about Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, method acting, booth work, Broadway, superstition, and more!

Darrin Baker bio:

"Darrin Baker was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for The Man from Toronto (2022), Five Days at Memorial (2022) and Painkiller (2023)."

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EP#240: Plague of Powerplants - An Interview with Thor Hall

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:27:20 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with game developer, CEO of Pirate Software, and hacker Jason “Thor” Hall about internet security, classic games, Coast to Coast AM, Heartbound, and more!

Jason "Thor" Hall bio:

"Jason "Thor" Hall is the human male CEO of Pirate Software and the lead writer and developer of their games. He currently resides in Tacoma, WA as of June 2024."

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EP#239: Detectives After Dark - An Interview with John Kapelos

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 04:33:49 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor John Kapelos about his days on the stage, his nights filming Forever Knight, getting in the zone as a performer, and more!

John Kapelos bio:

"John Kapelos (born March 8, 1956) is a Canadian actor from London, Ontario. He is best known for his portrayals of janitor Carl Reed in The Breakfast Club and Detective Donald Schanke in Forever Knight.

An alumnus of The Second City, Chicago, Kapelos's theatrical work spans eight years from Second City's Touring Company (1978–1982) to six revues as a member of the famed Resident Company (1982–1986), and finally Second City's critically acclaimed return to off-Broadway in Orwell That Ends Well at the former Village Gate in New York City."

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EP#238: Champion of Light - An Interview with Ilkka Villi

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:24:15 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Ilkka VIlli about the evolution of Alan Wake, performing Herald of Darkness live, method acting, motion capture, Remedy Entertainment, and more!

Ilkka Villi bio:

"Ilkka Villi is an actor best known for his roles in television series such as Bordertown (Sorjonen) and Invisible Heroes - and for the title role in the cult video game Alan Wake.

Villi was born in Helsinki, Finland, but lived a big part of his early years in different countries in Europe and The Americas. Villi speaks multiple languages and has acted in Finnish, English, Spanish, German and Swedish."

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EP#237: Horror in the House of Hope - An Interview with Andrew Wincott

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:04:35 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Andrew Wincott about being heckled on stage, hammer horror films, playing a devil, singing his own theme song as Raphael, and more!

Andrew Wincott bio:

"Andrew Wincott is an actor born in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK. He is known for Baldur's Gate III (2023), The Witcher (2007) and Second Sight (2004)."

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EP#236: The Diary of Detective Popcorn - An Interview with Henry Zebrowski

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:26:24 +0000

Join Justin, Nick, and Angelique as they chat with comedian, actor and co-host of The Last Podcast on the Left Henry Zebrowski about cryptids, chaos magic, Scientology, horror movies, psychedelic experiences, and more!

Henry Zebrowski bio:

"Henry Thomas Zebrowski Jr. (born May 1, 1984) is an American actor, podcast host, and comedian, known for his work on the Adult Swim series Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell, the NBC series Heroes Reborn, and the podcast The Last Podcast on the Left. He also starred in an episode of Netflix Presents: The Characters."

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EP#235: Revenge of the Video Game Nerd - An Interview with James Rolfe

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:38:12 +0000

Join Justin and Nick as they chat with filmmaker and YouTuber James Rolfe about the Jersey Devil, bad games, Troma films, Gilbert Gottfried, the birth of The Nerd, and more!

James Rolfe bio:

"James D. Rolfe (born July 10, 1980) is an American YouTuber, filmmaker, and actor. He is best known for creating and starring in the comedic retrogaming web series Angry Video Game Nerd (2004–present). His spin-off projects include reviews of retro films, television series, and board games. He is considered a pioneer of Internet gaming videos, and is noted for his widespread influence on YouTube content after the series premiered on the site in 2006.

Rolfe began creating homemade video productions in the late 1980s, having created more than 270 videos and short films by 2004. Among these were the first Angry Video Game Nerd (originally known as Bad NES Games, and later Angry Nintendo Nerd) episodes, which were subsequently released on his Cinemassacre website that same year. Two years later, he gained mainstream attention after the series went viral upon being published to YouTube."

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EP#234: On the Phantoms of Midnight- An Interview with Dean Koontz

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:46:24 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with legendary author Dean Koontz about the pitfalls of publishing, pets, balancing writing as a passion and profession, the best and worst adaptions of his work, and more!

Dean Koontz bio:

"Dean Ray Koontz (born July 9, 1945) is an American author. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Many of his books have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list, with fourteen hardcovers and sixteen paperbacks reaching the number-one position.

Koontz wrote under a number of pen names earlier in his career, including "David Axton", "Deanna Dwyer", "K.R. Dwyer", "Leigh Nichols" and "Brian Coffey". He has published over 105 novels and a number of novellas and collections of short stories, and has sold over 450 million copies of his work."

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EP#233: Dealings in Devilry - An Interview with Tamaryn Payne

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 22:38:53 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Tamaryn Payne about method acting, Mizora, voice acting versus motion capture, theater, and more!

Tamryn Payne bio:

"Tamaryn Payne was born on September 25 1988 in England. She is an actress known for her regular role in British soap drama Hollyoaks and Baldur's Gate III."

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EP#232: Song of the Astral Sea - An Interview with Devora Wilde

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 07:51:37 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Devora Wilde about cats, acting on the stage, the Titanic, becoming a Githyanki warrior, Baldur’s Gate 3, and more!

Devora Wilde bio:

"Devora moved to England at the age of six. After a chance role in Ron Howard's "Rush," she accepted a place at Drama Studio London. She is known for her roles in "Pandora" (The CW), "Hollyoaks" (Channel 4), "The Dare" (Lionsgate/Millennium Films) and "Stolen Life" (Nova TV)."

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EP#231: Confessions of a Dream Warrior - An Interview with Don Dokken

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:28:10 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician Don Dokken about A Nightmare on Elm Street III, his new album, life on the road, Robert Englund, and more!

Don Dokken bio:

"Donald Maynard Dokken (born June 29, 1953) is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and founder of glam metal band Dokken. He is known for his vibrato-laden, melodic vocal style which has made him an influential figure in American heavy metal/glam metal.

After enjoying mainstream success with Dokken, he parted ways with the band in 1988 and pursued a solo career. His 1990 solo album, Up from the Ashes, spawned two singles and achieved modest success. He released his second solo album, titled Solitary, in 2008, which was a stylistic departure from his Dokken material.

Don reformed Dokken in the early 1990s and has been continuing on with the band ever since. He is the only remaining original member of Dokken."

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EP#230: Life on the Other Side - An Interview with Mick Mars

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:48:27 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician Mick Mars about classic horror, creating your own sound as a guitar player, the supernatural, new music, Motley Crue, and more!

Mick Mars bio:

"Robert Alan Deal (born May 4, 1951), known professionally as Mick Mars, is an American musician best known as the former lead guitarist and co-founder of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. He is known for his aggressive, melodic solos and bluesy riffs."

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EP#229: Scourge of Avernus - An Interview with Samantha Béart

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:59:05 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Samantha Béart about Hellraiser, fast times at acting school, bringing Karlach to life, motion capture, radio dramas, and more!

Samantha Béart bio:

"Samantha plays Karlach in "Baldur's Gate 3". They were long listed for 2023 BAFTA Games Awards in the Performer in a Leading Role category for "The Excavation of Hob's Barrow". Other games include "Demon's Souls" (2020) and Bithell Games' "The Solitaire Conspiracy". Samantha's extensive career includes Random in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (who they also played in the subsequent UK theatre tour), Calliope in Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman" and Orr in "Torchwood" for Big Finish."

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EP#228: Comfy Couches and Haunted Houses - An Interview with Alyson Court and Z.M. Thomas

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 02:46:02 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Alyson Court and writer Z.M Thomas about childhood horrors, creepy comics, the comfy couch, independent publishing, and more!

Alyson Court bio:

"Alyson Stephanie Court (born November 9, 1973, in Toronto) is a Canadian actress. Beginning her career as a child actress, her first role was on the series Mr. Dressup (1984–1994) and she made her film debut in Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird (1985). Court continued to appear in educational productions, landing the lead role of Loonette the Clown on the series The Big Comfy Couch (1992–2002).

As a voice actress, Court has appeared in several animated series, mostly notably as Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice (1989–1991) and Jubilee in X-Men (1992–1997). She was also the original voice of Claire Redfield in the Resident Evil franchise, voicing the character for all of her appearances from Resident Evil 2 (1998) to Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (2012). She also voiced Megan Clark in The Amazing Spiez."

Z.M. Thomas bio:

"Z.M. Thomas is a Native American comic book writer and creator from Prior Lake, Minnesota. He created Trepidation Comics in the summer of 2004 and has worked on several graphic novels including, Abe the Aborted Fetus, The Bible 2, Joseph Smith in Space, Echoes of Dawn, the 11th Hour, and Dead Reckoning."

Visit Trepidation Comics here!

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EP#227: Morphin Time for Mutant Kind - An Interview with Ron Wasserman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:03:03 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician and legendary television composer Ron Wasserman about teaching Eddie Van Halen the Power Rangers theme, spirit guides, monster movies, Saban, and more!

Ron Wasserman bio:

"Ron Wasserman has been writing music for television since the early 1990s. His first big break came with the success of his "Go Go Power Rangers" theme for the Fox Network Power Rangers series. Since then he has enjoyed a steady stream of high visibility shows and has also charted at Billboard with his band Fisher."

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EP#226: Like No One Ever Was - An Interview with Jason Paige

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:14:43 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician Jason Paige about the supernatural, the Pokemon phenomenon, recording the theme of a generation, classic tunes, and more!

Jason Paige bio:

"Jason is an artist / renaissance man. His voice writing and production successfully spans many creative frontiers of music and theatre from Pop to Jazz, Hip-Hop to Rock, Soul to Country and beyond. Jasons one-man show, performed at the 2008 L.A. Comedy festival, is filled with socio-political sexual-logical musical parody, confessions, and impersonations."

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EP#225: Horror Babble and Beyond - An Interview with Ian Gordon

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:20:35 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with author and narrator of the HorrorBabble YouTube channel Ian Gordon about weird fiction, H.P. Lovecraft, haunted houses, short stories, and more!

Ian Gordon bio:

"Ian Gordon is a writer and founder of HorrorBabble. HorrorBabble is a small, UK-based production company, dedicated to the production of audio horror in the form of audiobooks, dramatic readings, audio dramas and podcasts."

Visit the HorrorBabble YouTube channel here!

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EP#224: Within a Burning Heart - An Interview with Jim Peterik

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:43:28 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician Jim Peterik about the secret sauce behind songwriting, The Ides of March, writing Eye of the Tiger, forming the band Survivor, TV jingles, and more!

Jim Peterik bio:

"James Michael Peterik (born November 11, 1950) is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the founder of the rock band Survivor, as vocalist and guitarist in The Ides of March, and as co-writer of the anthem "Eye of the Tiger", the theme from the 1982 film Rocky III.

Peterik has co-written songs for 38 Special ("Rockin' into the Night", "Hold On Loosely and "Caught Up in You"), Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackhawk, Cheap Trick, Sammy Hagar ("Heavy Metal"), Cathy Richardson, Dennis DeYoung, Van Zant, Brian Wilson, REO Speedwagon and The Beach Boys. He is currently fronting the band Pride of Lions, and the smooth jazz project Jim Peterik's Lifeforce. He has a regular series of yearly concert performances with an all-star cast as World Stage. He is also active as a producer and mentor to young, developing talent."

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EP#223: Monsters and Magicians - An Interview with Ray Fawkes

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:32:07 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with author and artist Ray Fawkes about the marvel method, monsters, John Constantine, Image Comics, writing arcs for classic characters, and more!

Ray Fawkes bio:

"Ray Fawkes is the critically-acclaimed author of the comics and graphic novels Underwinter, Intersect, One Soul, The People Inside, The Spectral Engine, Possessions, and Junction True, as well as Batman: Eternal, Constantine, Justice League Dark, and Gotham by Midnight (DC), Wolverines (Marvel), Black Hammer '45 (Dark Horse), Jackpot! (AfterShock) and more. He is an Eisner, Harvey, and Shuster award nominee and a YALSA award winner.

Ray has been making comics for over 20 years, starting with and continuing the tradition of DIY fiction as well as working for many major comics publishers in the U.S. and Canada."

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EP#222: Exploring the Esoteric - An Interview with Dr. Justin Sledge

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:51:42 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with Dr. James Justin Sledge regarding the recent rise of folk horror, magick in movies, cool occult texts, approaching the esoteric as an academic, and more!

Justin Sledge bio:

"Dr. James Justin Sledge was born and raised in a proud working-class Mississippi family. He learned the fundamental value of labor from his father who was a pipe-fitter and the crucial importance of un-waged labor from his mother.

A first generation college student, Dr. Sledge earned his undergraduate degree at Millsaps College then went for a DRS in religious studies (Western Esotericism and Related Currents) at the Universiteit van Amsterdam and a MA and PhD in philosophy at the University of Memphis.

He is currently a part-time professor of philosophy and religion at several institutions in the Metro-Detroit area and a popular local educator.

Dr. Sledge has two different but equally important fields of research:

Dr. Sledge’s work engages with Religious Studies specifically in the so-called “Western Esoteric Tradition” or Hermetic Tradition in religious and philosophical thought. In this line of research he seeks to grasps the philosophical commitments which underpin the alleged workings of magic, esoteric influence, spirit possession, alchemy, etc. This field of inquiry brings him primarily into contact with philosophers and intellectuals regrettably disregarded by the modern philosophic canon.

His work also intersection between metaphysics, ethics and radical political philosophy. His dissertation reflects this interest through a careful analysis of the meta-ethics of Karl Marx. There Dr. Sledge argues that Marx’s emerging materialist theory of history ultimately pins him as electing a kind of ethics of virtue with the ethical dialectic of this epoch being solidarity-reification.

He is currently preparing material on the Ancient Near Eastern Prophetic Tradition, spirit possession in the early modern Jewish world, and is slowly working through the Zohar (which he will be doing the rest of his life).

Outside of his academic and YouTube work Justin is a calligrapher, home brewer, Go player, DM, HAM radio technician (KE8NAW) and habitual trouble-maker (see picture on right for long standing proof). He lives in Detroit, Michigan with his amazing partner Rabbi Alana Alpert, two kiddos, and pup Mississippi."

Visit the Esoterica YouTube channel here!

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EP#221: Curse of Cazador - An Interview with Neil Newbon

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:45:37 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor, director, and stunt performer Neil Newbon about the evolution of motion capture, the Baldur’s Gate 3 phenomenon, becoming Astarion, method acting, and more!

Neil Newbon bio:

"Best known for playing Karl Heisenberg in Capcom's RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE and Elijah Kamski and Gavin Reed in Quantic Dream's DETROIT: BECOME HUMAN, Neil Newbon has been working in Performance Capture and Voice Over in games, television and films for over 14 years, appearing in over 100 properties.

Neil most recently starred as lead companion Astarion in Larian Studios' highly anticipated Dungeons and Dragons based RPG BALDUR'S GATE 3, Isaac Johnson in Frontier Developments DELIVER US MARS, Nicholai and Nemesis in RESIDENT EVIL 3: NEMESIS and lead Ape Bryn in PLANET OF THE APES: LAST FRONTIER. This year Neil can be seen portraying the talking Norg fish "Fibonacci" in Digital Extremes latest WARFRAME update, Whispers In The Walls.

He began his formal training at the internationally acclaimed National Youth Theatre, the company that launched the careers of Daniel Craig, Daniel Day-Lewis and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Neil went on to study Method Acting, the work of Yat Malmgren and many other craft techniques with the renowned Giles Foreman Centre of Acting. His professional career began at the Royal Court, Bloomsbury Theatre and Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as the Soho Theatre with the National Film and Television School.

In addition to being a Professional Actor, Voice Artist, Martial Arts and Combat/Stunts professional, Neil works as a Performance and Action Director and recently completed his seventh game property, a AAA game which is still under NDA. His Directing credits include: BALDUR'S GATE 3 (Performance Capture), DELIVER US MARS (Performance Director), TOTAL WAR: THREE KINGDOMS (Action Director) and BORDERLANDS 3 'SO HAPPY TOGETHER' Trailer (Performance Director) SECRETS OF CIVILISATION (Action Director and Stunt Coordinator). Neil Produces and Directs through his company Performance Captured Productions, which specializes in Directing, Casting and Performance Capture. The company recently completed its ninth co-production.

Neil is also the Founder of the Performance Captured Academy, which mentors new performers, game development artists and directors for full performance in games, through which he has personally mentored hundreds of students and emerging game talent worldwide over the last nine years."

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EP#220: The Cat and the Crate - An Interview with Adrienne Barbeau

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:59:25 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and author Adrienne Barbeau about Broadway, working for the Mob, The Crate, Catwoman, The Fog, and more!

Adrienne Barbeau bio:

"Adrienne Jo Barbeau is an American actress and author best known for her roles on the sitcom Maude and in horror films, especially those directed by John Carpenter, with whom she was once married. She was born on June 11, 1945 in Sacramento, California, the daughter of an executive for Mobil Oil Company. Early on in her career, she starred in Someone's Watching Me!, The Fog and Escape from New York, all John Carpenter-related projects.

She has collaborated with George A. Romero on occasion, such as Stephen King's anthology Creepshow and Two Evil Eyes. Her work with other horror directors includes Wes Craven's superhero monster movie Swamp Thing. During the 1990s, she became best known for providing the voice of Catwoman on Batman: The Animated Series.

She was the original tough-girl Betty Rizzo in the first Broadway production of "Grease". She is the author of the memoir "There Are Worse Things I Can Do" (2006), and the comedy romance vampire novels "Vampyres of Hollywood" (2008), "Love Bites" (2010) and "Make Me Dead" (2015)."

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EP#219: Frequency of the Archetype - An Interview with Burton C. Bell

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:33:54 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician and author Burton C. Bell about Ascension of the Watchers, The Twilight Zone, The Night Gallery, writing science fiction, Fear Factory, working with Geezer Butler, and more!

Burton C. Bell bio:

"Burton Christopher Bell (born February 19, 1969) is an American musician. He is best known as the co-founder and former frontman of the industrial metal band Fear Factory.

Until 2021 he was the only member to perform on all of the band's albums. His singing style mixes clean and shouted vocals with death growls."

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EP#218: Return to Bright Falls - An Interview with Sam Lake

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:33:06 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with writer and creative director at Remedy Entertainment Sam Lake about Alan Wake II, horror fiction, The Twilight Zone, Max Payne, his creative process, and more!

Sam Lake bio:

"Sami Antero Järvi (born 28 March 1970), better known by his pen name Sam Lake ('Järvi' is Finnish for lake), is a Finnish video game writer and director. He is the creative director at Remedy Entertainment, known for his writing (as well as his likeness) on the popular Max Payne video game series (in which photos of his face were used as Max Payne's face), and Alan Wake."

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EP#217: Lost in the Shadows - An Interview with Lou Gramm

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:21:29 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with iconic singer and songwriter Lou Gramm about Westerns, auditioning for Foreigner, recording the Lost Boys soundtrack, discovering your voice, and more!

Lou Gramm bio:

"Louis Andrew Grammatico (born May 2, 1950), known professionally as Lou Gramm, is an American singer. He is best known as co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Foreigner from 1976 to 1990 and again from 1992 to 2003, during which time the band had numerous successful albums and singles. In 2024, Gramm was selected as an inductee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Foreigner."

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EP#216: Here I Am - An Interview with Klaus Meine

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:10:52 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with iconic singer and songwriter Klaus Meine about the rise of the Scorpions, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the bands first tour in the USA, and more!

Klaus Meine bio:

"Klaus Meine (born 25 May 1948) is a German singer, best known as the longtime frontman and primary lyricist of the hard rock band Scorpions. Meine and guitarist Rudolf Schenker are the only two members of the group to appear on every Scorpions album, though he did not join the band until 1969, four years after its founding. Meine placed at number 22 on Hit Paraders 'Top Heavy Metal Vocalists of All Time' list in 2006."

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EP#215: Of the Secrets of Steel - An Interview with Brom

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:41:31 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with legendary gothic fantasy artist Brom about balancing art as a passion and profession, crafting your own Conan, horror, Rod Serling’s The Night Gallery, and more!

Brom bio:

"Born in the deep dark south in the mid-sixties. Brom, an army brat, spent his entire youth on the move and unabashedly blames living in such places as Japan, Hawaii, Germany, and Alabama for all his afflictions. From his earliest memories Brom has been obsessed with the creation of the weird, the monstrous, and the beautiful.

At age twenty, Brom began working full-time as a commercial illustrator in Atlanta, Georgia. Three years later he entered the field of fantastic art he’d loved his whole life, making his mark developing and illustrating for TSR’s best selling role-playing worlds.

He has since gone on to lend his distinctive vision to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games, to comics and film. Most recently he's created a series of award winning horror novels that he both writes and illustrates: “The Plucker”, an adult children’s book, “The Devil’s Rose”, a modern western set in Hell, “The Child Thief”, a gritty, nightmarish retelling of the Peter Pan myth, "Krampus, the Yule Lord", a tale of revenge between Krampus and Santa set in rural West Virginia, and his latest concoction, "Lost Gods" one man's determined trek through the brutal landscape of purgatory, “Slewfoot” a historical horror novel of witchery and vengeance, set in colonial America. A USA Today National Bestseller!

Brom is currently kept in a dank cellar somewhere in the drizzly Northwest. There he subsists on poison spiders, centipedes, and bad kung-fu flicks. When not eating bugs, he is ever writing, painting, and trying to reach a happy sing-a-long with the many demons dancing about in his head."

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EP#214: From Symbiote to Spawn - An Interview with Todd McFarlane

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:11:49 +0000

Join Justin and Nick as they chat with iconic comic artist, writer, and founder of Image Comics Todd McFarlane about the origins of Spawn, going against the grain, creativity, competition, and more!

Todd McFarlane bio:

"Todd McFarlane is a Canadian comic book creator, best known for his work as the artist on The Amazing Spider-Man and as the creator, writer, and artist on the superhero horror-fantasy series Spawn, as well as being the current President and a co-founder of Image Comics.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, McFarlane became a comic-book superstar due to his high-selling work on Marvel Comics' Spider-Man franchise, on which he was the artist to draw the first full appearances of the character Venom. In 1992, he helped form Image Comics, pulling the occult anti-hero character Spawn from his high-school portfolio and updating him for the 1990s. The debut issue sold 1.7 million copies, which as of 2007, remains a record for an independent comic book. The character's popularity in the 1990s also encouraged a trend in creator-owned comic-book properties.

After leaving inking duties on Spawn with issue No. 70 (February 1998), McFarlane has illustrated comic books less often, focusing on entrepreneurial efforts, such as McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane Entertainment, a film and animation studio. In September 2006, it was announced that McFarlane would be the Art Director of the newly formed 38 Studios, founded by Major League Baseball pitcher Curt Schilling. McFarlane used to be a co-owner of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers before selling his shares to Daryl Katz. He is also a high-profile collector of record-breaking baseballs.

As a filmmaker, he produced the 1997 film adaptation of Spawn starring Michael Jai White. He will make his directorial debut with the reboot film, which will star Jamie Foxx."

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EP#213: Undead and Buried - An Interview with Gary Sherman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:51:17 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with screenwriter, producer, and director Gary Sherman about his days at Chess Records, Donald Pleasence, Marlon Brando, and the painful legacy of Poltergeist III.

Gary Sherman bio:

"Gary Sherman (born 28 August 1945) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer from Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for his prolific work in the horror film genre, directing films such as Death Line, Dead & Buried, and Poltergeist III."

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EP#212: Cult of the Countess - An Interview with Maggie Robertson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:02:52 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Maggie Robertson about cassette tapes, VHS, theater, Resident Evil: Village, the Internets interesting reaction to Lady D, and more!

Maggie Robertson bio:

"Award-winning actress Maggie Robertson took the gaming and VO world by storm with her voice and motion capture performance portraying the iconic villain and fan favorite, Lady Dimitrescu, in Capcom's RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE (2021). With a performance that was lauded by fans and critics alike, Maggie became an overnight sensation and the subject of press interviews, fan art, memes and even thirst tweets. Maggie found herself at the center of the awards arena in the gaming and voice industries and the recipient of a BAFTA Game Awards nomination for best "Performer In A Supporting Role". Her award wins include "Best Performance", The Game Awards, "Best Performer", The Golden Joystick Awards, "Outstanding Video Game Character" from the SOVAS Voice Arts Awards, "Best Acting In A Game" from the NY Video Game Critics Circle's NY Game Awards and "Outstanding Achievement In Character" from The DICE Awards.

This year, Maggie stars in the highly anticipated Dungeons and Dragons based RPG BALDUR'S GATE 3. She provided the voice and performance capture for Orin The Red, one of the game's main villains, opposite J.K. Simmons and Jason Isaacs. The three comprise the game's evil triumvirate. She also lent her voice to Lady Nicastro, one of the faction leaders of the Banished Court in Paradox Interactive's LAMPLIGHTER'S LEAGUE, set to release October 3, 2023.

Past voiceover roles include the Mother of Worms in BACK 4 BLOOD: RIVER OF BLOOD DLC Expansion 3, Skjóthendi the Unerring in the GOD OF WAR RAGNAROK (2022), Grandma Jones in Ridley Jones: Ridely's Christmas Carol and Amaterasu of House Phoenix in the award winning MOBA game, SMITE. Her recent mocap performances include multiple characters in Marvel's MIDNIGHT SUNS, which released December 2022, as well as the mocap performance of Runway in Hi-Rez Studio's ROGUE COMPANY (2021).

Maggie received her MA in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music & the Dramatic Art (LAMDA), joining the ranks of other notable alumni like Benedict Cumberbatch, David Oyelowo, Brian Cox, Ruth Wilson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and John Lithgow. After graduating, Maggie moved to Los Angeles and has been acting in film, television and games since then."

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EP#211: A Fire in the Sky - An Interview with Blaze Bayley

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 05:25:51 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician Blaze Bayley about the supernatural, Shakespeare, the connection between theater and live performance, stage fright, his time with Iron Maiden, new music, and more!

Blaze Bayley bio:

"Blaze Bayley (born Bayley Alexander Cooke, 29 May 1963) is an English heavy metal singer. He was the lead singer of Wolfsbane from 1984 to 1994 (and currently since 2010, following reunions in 2007 and 2009). He was also the lead singer of Iron Maiden from 1994 to 1999. Since then, he has pursued a solo career and has released eleven studio albums.

Blaze was voted number 67 in Sweden Rock magazine's top 100 singers of all time"

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EP#210: Madness Reigns - An Interview with Jon Oliva

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:07:25 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician Jon Oliva about the early years of Savatage, the legacy of Criss Oliva, substance abuse, rehab, Halloween, haunted recording studios, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and more!

Jon Oliva bio:

"John Nicholas "Jon" Oliva (born July 22, 1959) is an American singer and musician. He is best known as the co-founder, keyboardist and lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Savatage, which he co-founded with his younger brother Criss Oliva. Since 1996 he has also been a songwriter, musician and vocalist in Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Producer Paul O'Neill referred to Oliva in numerous interviews as the single greatest vocalist/musician he has ever worked with."

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EP#209: Cacophony of Souls - An Interview with Marty Friedman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:31:55 +0000

Join Justin and Nick as they chat with musician Marty Friedman about obtaining originality on the guitar, teaching techniques, childhood hell-raising, creativity, and more!

Marty Friedman bio:

"Martin Adam Friedman (born December 8, 1962) is an American guitarist, best known for his tenure as the lead guitarist of thrash metal band Megadeth from 1990 to 2000. He is also known for playing alongside Jason Becker in Cacophony from 1986 until 1989, as well as his 13 solo albums and tours. Friedman has resided in Tokyo since 2003, where he has appeared on over 700 Japanese television programs such as Rock Fujiyama, Hebimeta-san, Kōhaku Uta Gassenand Jukebox English. He has released albums with several record labels, including Avex Trax, Universal, EMI, Prosthetic, and Shrapnel Records."

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EP#208: Under the Sign of the Silver Moon - An Interview with Mitch Horowitz

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:38:20 +0000

Join Just as he chats with occult historian, author, and lecturer Mitch Horowitz about the founding fathers of mysticism in America, the colonial roots of folk horror, Satanism, his new book, and more!

Mitch Horowitz bio:

"Mitch Horowitz is a PEN Award-winning historian, former vice-president at Penguin Random House, TV host at Discovery, and one of today’s most literate voices of occultism, mysticism, and the unexplained, with bylines in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, and appearances in Sundance-premiering movies, popular TV docuseries, and award-winning documentaries, as well as on CBS

Sunday Morning, Dateline NBC, NPR’s All Things Considered, and other major media.

Mitch hosts the forthcoming Discovery show Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction premiering June 19 on Discovery, Discovery+, and Max.

Mitch illuminates outsider history, explains its relevance to contemporary life, and reveals the longstanding quest to bring empowerment and agency to the human condition. His reporting has called attention to the worldwide crisis of violence against accused witches. He is widely credited with returning the term “New Age” to respectable use and is among the few occult writers whose work touches the bases of academic scholarship, national journalism, and subculture cred.

Mitch is a former writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library and the PEN Award-winning author of books including Occult America; One Simple Idea; The Miracle Club; Daydream Believer; Uncertain Places; Happy Warriors; and Modern Occultism.

He has discussed alternative spirituality on CBS Sunday Morning, Dateline NBC, NPR’s All Things Considered, CNN, Vox/Netflix’s Explained, VICE News, The Duncan Trussell Family Hour, and seasons I and II of AMC Shudder’s Cursed Films, an official selection of SXSW.

In 2022, Mitch hosted, cowrote, and produced a feature documentary about the occult classic The Kybalion directed by Emmy-nominee Ronni Thomas and shot on location in Egypt. In 2022, the movie premiered as the #3 top documentary on iTunes.

Mitch played a newscaster in the Paramount feature thriller My Animal directed by Jacqueline Castel, an official selection of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

Mitch appears frequently on network shows including Ancient Aliens; The UnXplained with William Shatner; and The UnBelievable with Dan Ackroyd.

Mitch has written on everything from the occult influences on Ronald Reagan to the chequered career of professional skeptic James Randi for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time, Salon, Politico, and a wide range of ‘zines and scholarly journals. He is the voice of many audiobooks including Alcoholics Anonymous and Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People (the author of which handpicked him as the voice of Jones).

Mitch’s books have appeared in French, Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Turkish, and Portuguese.

Mitch worked for many years in publishing, including as a vice president at Penguin Random House where he was editor-in-chief of Tarcher/Penguin, an imprint dedicated to metaphysical topics.

His book Awakened Mind is one of the first works of New Thought translated and published in Arabic. Mitch received the Walden Award for Interfaith/Intercultural Understanding. The Chinese government has censored his work. "

Mitch Horowitz official website here.

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EP#207: Son of Fantasia - An Interview with Noah Hathaway

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:52:02 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and martial artist Noah Hathaway about the hardships of portraying Atreyu, his bittersweet relationship with The Never Ending Story, creativity, self-defense, and more!

Noah Hathaway bio:

"Noah Leslie Hathaway (born November 13, 1971) is an American actor and a former teen idol. He is best known for his roles as Atreyu in the 1984 film The NeverEnding Story and for portraying Boxey on the original television series Battlestar Galactica. His work in The NeverEnding Story made him particularly popular as a teen idol in Europe."

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EP#206: Poet of the Poisoned - An Interview with Roy Khan

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:35:33 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician Roy Khan about religion, the early years of Kamelot, songwriting, singing in the shower, new material from Conception, and more!

Roy Khan bio:

"Roy Sætre Khantatat (born 12 March 1970), commonly known as Roy Khan, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. He is the lead singer for the progressive metal band Conception and the former lead vocalist for power metal band Kamelot from 1997 until his departure in 2011. He co-wrote most of Kamelot's songs with the band's guitarist and founder Thomas Youngblood during his tenure. Khan had retired from music in 2011 until 2018, when he released a new solo song on YouTube and announced the return of Conception."

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EP#205: Knee-Deep in the Dead - An Interview with John Romero

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:05:32 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with legendary game designer, programmer, and developer John Romero about the early years of programming, D&D, heavy metal, the rise of id Software, Doom, and more!

John Romero bio:

"Alfonso John Romero (born October 28, 1967) is an American director, designer, programmer and developer in the video game industry. He is a co-founder of id Software and designed their early games, including Wolfenstein 3D (1992), Doom (1993), Doom II (1994), Hexen (1995) and Quake (1996). His designs and development tools, along with programming techniques developed by id Software's lead programmer, John Carmack, popularized the first-person shooter (FPS) genre. Romero is also credited with coining the multiplayer term "deathmatch".

Following disputes with Carmack, Romero was fired from id in 1996. He co-founded a new studio, Ion Storm, and directed the FPS Daikatana (2000), which was a critical and commercial failure. Romero departed Ion Storm in 2001. In July 2001, Romero and another former id employee, Tom Hall, founded Monkeystone Games to develop games for mobile devices.

In 2003, Romero joined Midway Games as the project lead on Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows (2005), and left shortly before its release. He founded another company, Gazillion Entertainment, in 2005. In 2016, Romero and another former id employee, Adrian Carmack, announced a new FPS, Blackroom, but it was canceled after it failed to gain funding."

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EP#204: Transmissions from Ziltoidia 9 - An Interview with Devin Townsend

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:53:24 +0000

Join Justin and Nick as they chat with musician Devin Townsend about The Dark Crystal, inspiration, creativity, meditation, marijuana, Strapping Young Lad, and more!

Devin Townsend bio:

"Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He founded extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad and was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007. He has also had an extensive solo career and has released a total of 28 albums across all of his projects as of 2022.

After performing in a number of heavy metal bands in high school, Townsend was discovered in 1993 by a record label who asked him to perform lead vocals on Steve Vai's album Sex & Religion. After recording and touring with Vai, he was discouraged by what he found in the music industry and vented his anger on his 1995 solo album Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing, which he released under the pseudonym Strapping Young Lad. He soon assembled a band of the same name, with whom he released the critically acclaimed album City in 1997. Since then, he has released three more studio albums with Strapping Young Lad, along with solo material released under his own independent HevyDevy Records label.

Townsend's solo albums have featured a varying lineup of supporting musicians and are a mix of hard rock, progressive metal, ambient, and new-age. In 2002, he formed the Devin Townsend Band, which recorded and toured for two of his solo releases. In 2007, he disbanded both Strapping Young Lad and the Devin Townsend Band, taking a break from touring to spend more time with his family. After a two-year hiatus, he began recording again and soon announced the formation of the Devin Townsend Project. This band began with a series of four albums, released from 2009 to 2011 and each written in a different genre. Townsend continued to record and tour under the new moniker until January 2018.

Across all his bands and solo projects, Townsend has released 23 studio albums and four live albums. His trademark production style, featuring a heavily multi-tracked wall of sound, has been compared to the styles of Robert Fripp and Frank Zappa. His vocal delivery ranges from screaming to an opera-esque singing, while his musical style is rooted in metal and his albums are written to express different aspects of his personality."

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EP#203: Season of the Silver Shamrock - An Interview with Tommy Lee Wallace

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:40:30 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with director and writer Tommy Lee Wallace about the birth of the Halloween franchise, crafting The Shape mask, Fright Night 2, adapting Stephen King’s It, Pennywise, life after death, his investigations into the legend of the Bell Witch, and more!

Tommy Lee Wallace bio:

"Thomas Lee Wallace (born September 6, 1949) is an American film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror genre, directing films such as Halloween III: Season of the Witch and Fright Night Part 2 and also directing the 1990 television miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's epic horror novel It. He is a long-time collaborator of director John Carpenter, receiving his first credit as art director on Carpenter's directorial debut Dark Star. Along with Charles Bornstein, he edited both the original Halloween film and The Fog."

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EP#202: Curiosity Cursed the Warlock - An Interview with Nick Bakay

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:05:35 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and writer Nick Bakay about Sabrina, Salem, the writers strike, the King of Queen’s, working with Jerry Stiller, and more!

Nick Bakay bio:

"Nicholas Bakay (born October 8, 1959) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer and sports commentator. He is known as the voice of Salem Saberhagen on ABC/The WB's Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Sabrina: The Animated Series, and Norbert Beaver on The Angry Beavers. He played Karl on the Fox sitcom 'Til Death as well as serving as a producer of the show.

He was also one of the executive producers of the CBS sitcom Mom."

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EP#201: Bloodsuckers and Wyld Stallyns - An Interview with Alex Winter

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:33:57 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor, director, and producer Alex Winter about resurrecting Bill and Ted, The Lost Boys, the tech age, his documentary The YouTube Effect, and more!

Alex Winter bio:

"Alex Winter began his career as a child actor; co-starring roles include the Broadway productions of "The King & I" with Yul Brynner, and "Peter Pan" with Sandy Duncan, and the American premiere of Simon Gray's "Close of Play" at the Manhattan Theater Club, directed by Lynne Meadow.

After attending NYU film school, Winter went on to have starring roles in several feature films, including Orion's huge hit "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" and its sequel "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" the Warner Brothers cult favorite "The Lost Boys", Ivan Passer's "Haunted Summer" and Percy Adlon's "Rosalie Goes Shopping." With directing partner Tom Stern, Winter starred in, co-directed and co-wrote the hit MTV comedy series, "The Idiot Box" and starred in their theatrical co-directing debut, "Freaked," released by Twentieth Century Fox. "Freaked" was acclaimed by critics, including The New York Times and Entertainment Weekly, who heralded the film on their list of "Top Ten greatest comedies of the Nineties." Winter's solo directorial debut was the critically acclaimed "Fever," for Lionsgate, which screened in the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes. Also written by Winter, The New York Times' A.O. Scott praised the film as "Pure Hitchcockian panic. An arresting example of what a talented filmmaker can do with the sparest of means."

Winter is the founder of Trouper Productions, which services much of his directing work. In 2020, Winter released two new documentary feature films, "Showbiz Kids," premiered on HBO to widespread critical acclaim, garnering a Critics Choice nomination for Best Score by Tweedy. Followed by "Zappa," the first all-access documentary on the life and times of Frank Zappa. The Kickstarter campaign for this project was the highest funded documentary in crowdfunding history. Magnolia Pictures released "Zappa," a Critics Pick in the New York Times, and nominated for Best Music Documentary by the Critics Choice Awards.

Previous documentary work includes "The Panama Papers," about the largest global corruption scandal in history, and the journalists who worked in secret and at considerable risk to break the story. A multiple award-winner, "The Panama Papers," executive produced by Laura Poitras, opened to a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Also in release worldwide is "Trust Machine," about the rise of bitcoin and the blockchain, from Breaker Studios.

"Deep Web" is about the online black market Silk Road and the trial of its creator Ross Ulbricht. The documentary premiered on the Epix network, opening as the #1 documentary on iTunes and earning a Cinema Eye nomination among several award wins. "Downloaded" is a VH1 RockDoc about Napster and the digital revolution. The film premiered at SXSW, garnering worldwide critical acclaim at theatrical and festival screenings.

In 2013, Winter returned to the screen in "Grand Piano," directed by Eugenio Mira, from the Blacklist script by Damian Chezelle (La La Land), co-starring alongside Elijah Wood and John Cusack. Recently, Winter co-starred in the highly anticipated third installment in the Bill & Ted franchise, "Bill & Ted Face The Music," which opened in 2020 as the number one movie both in the U.S. and the UK.

Soon to be released is Winter's next feature documentary, "The YouTube Effect." Produced by Winter & Trouper Productions in partnership with Gale Anne Hurd & Valhalla Entertainment and Glen Zipper. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in June of 2022."

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EP#200: In the House of the Bard - An Interview with Renee O'Connor

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:19:14 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Renee O’Connor about The Evil Dead, the stage, her theater company House of Bards, Xena, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, spirits, and more!

Renee O'Connor bio:

"Evelyn Renee O'Connor (born February 15, 1971) is an American actress, producer, and director, known for the role of Gabrielle on the television series Xena: Warrior Princess"

Visit Renee’s theater company HOUSE OF BARDS here!

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EP#199: By the Power of the Pagemaster - An Interview with David Kirschner

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:49:02 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with writer and producer David Kirschner about the true story of his family that influenced An American Tail, creating Chucky, the importance of the Pagemaster, and more!

David Kirschner bio:

"David Kirschner Productions maintains an eclectic slate of projects, focusing primarily on family and genre films. Currently in production is the film adaptation of the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning short story, Martian Child, written by sci-fi luminary, David Gerrold (Star Trek's "The Troubles with Tribbles"). John Cusack (High Fidelity, Identity) stars in the film, which will be directed by Menno Meyjes, writer/director of 2004's acclaimed Max for Lions Gate, and Oscar-nominated screenwriter of The Color Purple, as well as the Denzel Washington-starrer, The Siege. The comedy-drama follows the neurotic travails of a science-fiction writer (Cusack) who adopts a boy claiming to be a Martian. Seth Bass & Jon Tolins (Broadway's "Twilight of the Golds") wrote the script.

Later this summer, Kirschner and producing partner, Corey Sienega, will team up with Mike Medavoy to produce the biography of famed children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter (The Tale Peter Rabbit). Starring Oscar-winner Renee Zelwegger (Bridget Jones, Chicago), the magical romantic-drama was written by Tony Award-winner Richard Maltby (Miss Saigon, Ain't Misbehavin') and will be directed by Chris Noonan (Babe).

Last year Kirschner produced Seed Of Chucky, the fifth installment of the successful horror-franchise, which opened in theaters in November. Additionally, Kirschner served as Executive Producer on last summer's 5-hour scifi-thriller miniseries, 5 Days Til Midnight. Starring Oscar-winner Timothy Hutton (Ordinary People, Falcon And The Snowman), this television event aired June 7-10 on the Sci-Fi Channel.

In Fall 2003, New Line released the successful family film, Secondhand Lions, into theaters. The film stars Oscar winners Michael Caine and Robert Duvall, and Oscar nominee, Haley Joel Osment, and was written and directed by Tim McCanlies (Iron Giant). The film is now in development as a Broadway musical. The upcoming Martian Child is Kirschner's second production with New Line.

In 2002, Kirschner produced Lions Gate's critically acclaimed thriller Frailty. Directed by Bill Paxton, who also starred alongside Matthew McConaughey, the film was lauded by the National Board of Review that year for Excellence in Filmmaking.

A native of suburban Los Angeles, Kirschner began his career as an illustrator for Jim Henson's Muppet and Sesame Street characters. At 23, he wrote and illustrated a series of children's books entitled Rose Petal Place. This property spawned a total of 16 books, two television specials and over 1100 different products.

In 1986, Kirschner created and executive produced with Steven Spielberg the smash hit An American Tail, which became one of the most successful animated films in history. This film was followed by the sequel AN American Tail 2: Fievel Goes West, a Saturday morning animated series, and direct-to-video features American Tails 3, 4, and 5. Kirschner's second feature film was the horror hit Child's Play, whose leading character, "Chucky", an animatronic doll which Kirschner created, became a cult star and spawned a second successful franchise with Child's Play II, child's play III, and the 1998 box-office winner, Bride Of Chucky, starring Jennifer Tilly. Seed Of Chucky, the hit horror comedy and fifth installment in the popular Child's Play franchise, opened in theaters in November.

Kirschner's next production, Disney's hit comedy-thriller, Hocus Pocus, was based on his short story and starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.

Kirschner also created and produced the NBC's Emmy-nominated The Dreamer Of Oz. Starring John Ritter, the television event was based on the life of The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz creator L. Frank Baum. Kirschner also produced the Emmy Award-winning The Halloween Tree, written and narrated by Ray Bradbury. Kirschner later served as Executive Producer of Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict. A two-time Emmy nominee over its five-year run, Earth recently sold into 2nd run syndication and now can be seen on the Sci-Fi Channel.

On the theatrical side, Kirschner executive produced the box-office smash The Flintstones, again in partnership with Spielberg. He then co-wrote and produced the Twentieth Century Fox/Turner live-action and animated fantasy The Pagemaster. This film was based upon the book co-written by Kirschner which was named the American Library Association's "Children's Book of the Year."

Kirschner also produced the critically acclaimed animated feature Cats Don't Dance, released by Warner Brothers in the spring of 1997. Cats won both the Golden Crown at Annecy and the prestigious Annie Award (the American Animation Awards) for Best Feature, beating out Disney's Hercules and Warner Brothers' Space Jam. In Summer 2000, Twentieth Century Fox released Titan A.E., a space adventure loosely based on the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Treasure Island.

Currently in production at Universal is an animated adaptation of the classic Curious George books, for which Kirschner is teamed up with producers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. Will Ferrell is starring."

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EP#198: Call of the Camera - An Interview with Ernest Dickerson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:34:14 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with cinematographer and director Ernest Dickerson about childhood horrors, life behind the lens, George Romero, and more!

Ernest Dickerson bio:

"Ernest Roscoe Dickerson A.S.C., aka. Ernest R. Dickerson, is an American film director and cinematographer. As a cinematographer, he is known for his frequent collaborations with Spike Lee. As a director, he is known for films such as Juice, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight, Bones and Never Die Alone. He has also directed several episodes of acclaimed television series such as Once Upon a Time, The Wire, Dexter, and The Walking Dead."

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EP#197: Artistry of an Atomic Clock - An Interview with Gene Hoglan

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:25:56 +0000

Join Justin and Nicholas as they chat with musician Gene Hoglan about the art of air drumming, ghost encounters, the early years of Slayer, Dethklok, multitasking on the road, and more!

Gene Hoglan bio:

"Eugene Victor Hoglan II (born August 31, 1967) is an American drummer, acclaimed for his creativity in drum arrangements, including use of abstract devices for percussion effects and his trademark lengthy double-kick drum rhythms. Though his playing style is very technically demanding, he retains high accuracy at extreme tempos, earning him the nicknames "The Atomic Clock" and "Human Drum Machine".

Hoglan has played for numerous metal bands across his career. He first established himself as the drummer of Dark Angel in the 1980s, and began to expand his repertoire in the early 1990s after that band split up. Since then, he has played for Death, Strapping Young Lad and the solo projects of its frontman Devin Townsend, Fear Factory, Dethklok and Testament, amid two Dark Angel reunions and participation in several other side projects. He released his own album, the Gene Hoglan: The Atomic Clock DVD, and served as Testament's longest-serving drummer.

Hoglan was featured on the cover of Modern Drummer magazine in November 2010. He also won Terrorizer magazine's Reader's Poll for Best Drummer 2010, and Modern Drummer magazine nominated Hoglan for Best Metal Drummer, and Best Recorded Performance (for Dethklok's Dethalbum II) on their 2011 ballot. He was nominated for Best Drummer in Revolver magazine's 2010 Reader's Poll."

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EP#196: In Your Dreams - An Interview with Jennifer Rubin

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:06:58 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Jennifer Rubin about dreams, psychic visions, Robert Englund, nightmares on Elm Street, modelling, and more!

Jennifer Rubin bio:

"Strikingly beautiful and a multi-talented performer, Jennifer Collene Rubin is an American actress, model, screenwriter, and producer, with a career spanning nearly four decades. She was voted Ford International Model of the Year in 1984. She gained fame for her pictures in Harper Bazaar, Vogue, Glamour, and Interview magazine. Which lead her to acting in Super Bowl commercials for Chevrolet, Coke, Budweiser, and many more. Jennifer was also David Lynch's original Calvin Klein model for his "Obsession" campaign. In 1987, she decided to devote herself to acting and accepted the role of "Taryn White" in the Wes Craven sequel, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, directed by Chuck Russell.

Jennifer followed "Elm Street 3" with Bad Dreams, Permanent Record with Keanu Reeves, and the Oliver Stone-directed The Doors starring Val Kilmer, a biopic based on the career of Jim Morrison and The Doors. By the mid-1990s, she was co-starring in films, such as The Crush with Cary Elwes and Screamers alongside Peter Weller, the latter based on the science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick.

Adaptable to various genres, working in front and behind the camera, it is apparent that Jennifer is an enduring talent, much more than just a pretty face, and one of the top script writers to watch. She has produced - and starred in - the film, Road Kill, and further appeared in popular TV series, including The Twilight Zone, Tales from the Crypt and The Outer Limits.

Jennifer appeared in Chris Isaak's music video for "Somebody's Crying" (1995), with Chris Penn. Bruce Hornsby's music video for "Harbor Lights"

In 2010, Jennifer followed her true passion and started writing the screenplays Hot Hemp Pancakes, Oopsy-Daisy, and The Bookie-Lady - all high quality scripts in pre-production for 2019. It is apparent that Jennifer is an enduring talent - much more than just a pretty face - and is one of the most mercurial talents working in Hollywood."

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EP#195: Mother of Death - An Interview with Danielle Bisutti

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:22:37 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Danielle Bisutti about the stage, James Wan, the God of War franchise, Freya, spirituality, and more!

Danielle Bisutti bio:

"Danielle Bisutti is a Los Angeles born and raised Emmy Award winning and BAFTA Award nominated actress, writer, producer, director and singer-songwriter. As a thespian, Bisutti has distinguished herself by bringing a wide range of diverse characters to life.

Danielle was nominated for a BAFTA for her performance as The Norse Goddess "Freya" in Sony PlayStation's top grossing video-game God of War, which won unanimous "Game of the Year" awards and 5 BAFTA Awards including "Best Game" in 2019. She won a Los Angeles area Emmy Award for her hosting role in Street Music Los Angeles in 2002. Danielle performance captured the role of "Claudia Grimstone" in Madden NFL 21: Face of the Franchise: Rise to Fame 2020, she voiced "Wonder Woman" in The Lego Movie 2 Video-game, she portrayed the ominous "Ms. Grey" in Lifetime's Nanny Killer, "Dana Gallagher in Shonda Rhimes' For the People and series regular role as Witch "Hexela" in BUYtv's Dwight in Shining Armor distributed by Paramount."

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EP#194: On the Dark and the Weird - An Interview with John R. Fultz

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:06:45 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with author John R. Fultz about Weird Tales, Sword and Sorcery, short stories, writing advice, Elric, his new book Darker Than Weird, and more!

John R. Fultz bio:

"John R. Fultz is a California writer originally from Kentucky. His published novels include Seven Princes (2012), Seven Kings (2013), and Seven Sorcerers (2013), as well as The Testament of Tall Eagle (2015) and Son of Tall Eagle (2017).

His short stories have appeared in Year's Best Weird Fiction, Weird Tales, Black Gate, Weirdbook, That is Not Dead, Shattered Shields, Lightspeed, Way of the Wizard, Cthulhu's Reign, and plenty of other strange places. His latest collection of dark fantasy tales is World Beyond Worlds (2021).

Visit the official John R. Fultz blog here.

Buy John’s books here.

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EP#193: It Came From Beneath the Bed - An Interview with Erin Chambers

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 25 May 2023 08:27:43 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Erin Chambers about Don’t Look Under the Bed, Disney, spirituality, the stage, tough roles, and more!

Erin Chambers bio:

"Erin Chambers (born September 24, 1979) is an American actress, best known for her role as Siobhan McKenna Spencer on ABC soap opera General Hospital. She has made guest appearances in a number of television shows.

In film, Chambers played the female lead in The Singles 2nd Ward. She starred in the Disney Channel original movie Don't Look Under the Bed. She also starred in the 2007 film Heber Holiday along with Torrey DeVitto. Chambers starred as Priscilla Presley in the 2007 film Tears of a King alongside Matt Lewis as Elvis Presley, which depicts Elvis's last years."

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EP#192: Bright Falls and Night Springs - An Interview with Matthew Porretta

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 21 May 2023 03:55:33 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Matthew Porretta about scary stories, hauntings in France, Mel Brooks, Men in Tights, theater, Alan Wake, and more!

Matthew Porretta bio:

"Matthew Charles Porretta was born on May 29th, 1965, in Darien, Connecticut USA. He was born into an incredible show-biz family: His father, Frank II, is a trained opera singer and accomplished actor. His mother, Roberta, is also a trained singer and was Miss Ohio, 1956. Matthew wasted no time in getting involved with the entertainment industry. By the age of 25 he was already a veteran of Broadway and a student at the Manhatten School of Music.

In 1990 Matthew broke into television with recurring roles on shows like Wings and Beverly Hills, 90210. In 1993 he was given his first major movie role, as Will Scarlet O'Hara in Mel Brook's hilarious spoof, Robin Hood: Men in Tights. In a twist of irony, Matthew would star as Robin Hood in his own TV series four years later. Since 1997 he has starred in many independent movies and been featured in commercials for McDonalds and Arrowhead Water.

Matthew has four siblings, all of whom have found their way into show business in some form or another: His brother Frank III (the oldest sibling) has become an internationally recognized opera singer. His other brother, Greg, has guest-starred with Matthew on television. Matthew's sisters, Anna and Roberta, also dabble (Anna is a writer for Talk Soup)."

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EP#191: Mists of Melniboné - An Interview with Michael Moorcock

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 10 May 2023 15:41:15 +0000

Join Justin and Nicholas as they chat with legendary writer Michael Moorcock on the origins of Sword and Sorcery, the Blitz of London, World War II, Elric of Melniboné, chaos, anarchy, the blues, and more!

Michael Moorcock bio:

"Michael John Moorcock (born 18 December 1939) is an English–American writer, particularly of science fiction and fantasy, who has published a number of well-received literary novels as well as comic thrillers, graphic novels and non-fiction. He has worked as an editor and is also a successful musician. He is best known for his novels about the character Elric of Melniboné, which were a seminal influence on the field of fantasy in the 1960s and 1970s.

As editor of the British science fiction magazine New Worlds, from May 1964 until March 1971 and then again from 1976 to 1996, Moorcock fostered the development of the science fiction "New Wave" in the UK and indirectly in the United States, leading to the advent of cyberpunk.His publication of Bug Jack Barron (1969) by Norman Spinrad as a serial novel was notorious; in Parliament, some British MPs condemned the Arts Council of Great Britain for funding the magazine.He is also a recording musician; he has contributed to the music acts Hawkwind, Blue Öyster Cult, Robert Calvert and Spirits Burning, and to his own project, Michael Moorcock & The Deep Fix.

In 2008, The Times named Moorcock in its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945"

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EP#190: Beware the Stare - An Interview with Judith Roberts

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 09 May 2023 20:51:49 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with stage and screen actor Judith Roberts about silent films, theater, David Lynch, Dead Silence, James Wan, Mary Shaw, method acting, and more!

Judith Roberts bio:

"Judith Roberts (November 30, 1934) is an American actress, who performed in various stage productions and appeared in film and television. She starred in the horror film Eraserhead (1977) by David Lynch and in later age played the main antagonist Mary Shaw in James Wan's supernatural horror film, Dead Silence (2007). She also starred in films Fred Won't Move Out (2012), You Were Never Really Here (2017) and The Last Thing Mary Saw (2021). Roberts also played Erica Taslitz, one of "The Golden Girls", in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black in 2014."

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EP#189: Voice of Vengeance - An Interview with Kali Rocha

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 01 May 2023 14:59:26 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Kali Rocha about Broadway, Buffy, the Salem witch trials, Waco, Daniel Day-Lewis, improv, method acting, and more!

Kali Rocha bio:

"Kali Rocha's career began on stage in the August 1993 revival of the Jane Bowles play In the Summer House at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Since then she has been in multiple Broadway and Off-Broadway productions including Noises Off and Nicky Silver's comedy The Altruists where she created the role of Cybil.

Her on-screen debut was in the 1996 cinematic adaptation of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, as Mercy Lewis. She stood out when she played the Atlantic American flight attendant who argued with Ben Stiller's character at the airport in the 2000 comedy Meet the Parents, a role she reprised in the sequel Meet the Fockers. She also had a recurring role on Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Anya's vengeance demon friend, Halfrek, and appeared as William the Bloody's love interest, Cecily. Rocha played Stonewall Jackson's wife, Anna in Ron Maxwell's Gods and Generals, an epic drama about the first two years of the American Civil War. Other films include The Object of My Affection, Autumn in New York, White Oleander, When Billie Beat Bobby, and Ready? OK!.

She has appeared on the Will & Grace episode "Strangers With Candice", as a straight woman who flirts with Will. In spring 2006, Rocha began acting in the short-lived NBC sitcom Teachers. She guest-starred in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Cindy Marino, an aggressive TV reporter. Also, she appeared on an episode of Bones as a victim's mother. Rocha has also played the character of a fourth-year resident surgeon, Dr. Sydney Heron, at Seattle Grace Hospital in the ABC TV series Grey's Anatomy.

In 2009, Rocha appeared with fellow Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum Emma Caulfield in the film TiMER. Rocha starred in the first and only season of Sherri starring Sherri Shepherd from The View which was loosely based on Shepherd's life. She played Summer, Sherri's boss and eventual friend. It aired on the Lifetime Network.

In 2016, Rocha was cast as Marcy Burns, a recurring character on the CBS sitcom Man with a Plan. In 2018, she was upgraded to a series regular for the third season."

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EP#188: Artist of the Recently Deceased - An Interview with Ve Neill

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 02:47:12 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with Academy Award-winning makeup artist Ve Neill about monster movies, breaking into the business, Beetlejuice, Robin Williams, the Sword and the Sorcerer, spirits, and more!

Ve Neill bio:

"Ve Neill (born Mary Flores; 1951) is an American makeup artist. She has won three Academy Awards, for the films Beetlejuice, Mrs. Doubtfire and Ed Wood. She has been nominated for eight Oscars in total."

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EP#187: Witches and Werecats - An Interview with Brian Krause

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:37:44 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Brian Krause about demonic cats, witches, ghosts, method acting, Charmed, Stephen King, Sleepwalkers, and more!

Brian Krause bio:

"A native of Orange County, California, Brian Krause is best known for his portrayal of Whitelighter Leo Wyatt on Aaron Spelling's popular program Charmed [1998-2006/The WB] opposite Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Holly Marie Combs and Shannen Doherty. He starred on the popular program for eight seasons and appeared in 154 episodes.

Since wrapping Charmed, Krause has starred in numerous TV programs, including The Closer (TNT), Ties That Bind (Lifetime), Devil's Diary (Lifetime), Beyond Loch Ness (Sci Fi Channel), Warbirds (Sci Fi Channel) and CSI: Miami (CBS).

Among the actor's previous television credits are: Highway to Heaven, Tales from the Crypt, The Bandit Series (e.g., Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel), Family Album, Walker, Texas Ranger, High Tide and Return to Cabin by the Lake.

Krause's film credits include: Desertion, Jack Rio, Return to the Blue Lagoon with Milla Jovovich, An American Summer with Brian Austin Green, December with Balthazar Getty and Jason London, Stephen King's Sleepwalkers with Alice Krige and Mädchen Amick, The Liars' Club with Wil Wheaton, Breaking Free with Christine Taylor and Jeremy London, Mind Games with Soleil Moon Frye, Trash with Jaime Pressly and Jeremy Sisto, The Mission with Jacklyn Zeman and Alex Hyde-White and Protecting the King with Tom Sizemore and Peter Dobson.

Krause was born in 1969 in El Toro, California. He graduated in 1987 from El Toro High School. He has an older brother, Patrick. He resides in the San Fernando Valley. Away from the studios, he enjoys golfing, surfing and jogging. Prior to making his mark as an actor, he juggled various part-time jobs -- including driving a pie truck and hanging drywall."

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EP#186: The Fall of Icct Hedral - An Interview with Jon Zaremba

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:27:58 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with author and musician Jon Zaremba about martial arts, electronic music, Italian horror films, hard work, his new book ‘XLZABK001’, and more!

Jon Zaremba bio:

"Jon Zaremba retired as a musician with dozens of albums in his catalog, most of which were self-released. With a sparse, at best, literary background, most of his writing is inspired by music and film rather than the work of other authors. In art, including his own, Zaremba favors meaning over method, function over form, and substance over style."

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EP#185: Submitted for Approval - An Interview with Jason Alisharan

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:36:03 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor, writer, and producer Jason Alisharan about Are You Afraid of the Dark, storytelling, screenwriting tips, the supernatural, and more!

Jason Alisharan bio:

"Jason Alisharan is an actor and producer known for Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990), A Single Man (2009) and Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of Orpheo's Curse (1994)."

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EP#184: The Feast of Frankenstein - An Interview with Robert Tinnell

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 01:26:59 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with writer, director and producer Robert Tinnell about monster movies, fanzines, fiction, Frankenstein and Me, Merlin, Creepshow, Burt Reynolds, Troma’s Young Goodman Brown, ghosts, psychics, and more!

Robert Tinnell bio:

"Robert Tinnell is a working writer/director who has never given up his status as rabid fanboy. In addition to filming his own Super 8mm horror films as a young teen, he also published the horror fanzine Demons of the Mind. As an adult, Tinnell has written and directed several films, including the fan favorite Frankenstein and Me. In 2004, The Black Forest, a horror graphic novel was co-written by Tinnell and featuring the classic moments, was released by Image Comics to great acclaim. Tinnell resides with his long-suffering wife Shannon Colaianni Tinnell and kids within comfortable driving distance of beer, sushi, a comic book store, and trout fishing."

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EP#183: In the Halls of the Heretic - An Interview with Kevin Schilder

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:03:42 +0000

Join Justin and Daniel as they chat with composer Kevin Schilder about the early days of video game composition, Raven Software, Heretic, Hexen, Star Wars, synths, and more!

Kevin Schilder bio:

"At age nine, I began lessons on the saxophone and discovered a love and talent for music that would influence much of my life. I began my professional career as a band director. Although teaching was going well, I realized I had a strong desire to compose my own original music. The opportunity came in 1994 when I was invited to join a new video game production studio as in-house composer and sound designer. Over the next 16 years, I composed and produced hundreds of hours of original music and sound effects for award-winning video games. I also grew as a leader, administrator, and creative designer setting direction and standards for top-quality music and sound design.

In 2012, I formed Music and Audio by Kevin Schilder LLC and began working independently out of my home studio. I continued to employ my knowledge and experience in music composition and audio production for all forms of media.

In 2020, I expanded my skills and services through the addition of General Transcription. The integration of my extensive audio experience with my lifelong love of reading and writing has allowed me the privilege of being able to offer the highly relevant and valuable service of providing professional quality transcripts to help clients reach their public."

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EP#182: Voices of the Cult - An Interview with Leather Leone

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:54:05 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with vocalist Leather Leone about Chastain, the Bay Area metal scene during the 80’s, her hiatus from music, returning after nearly 30 years, sleep paralysis, the supernatural, and more!

Leather Leone bio:

"Catherine Anne Leone, known professionally as Leather Leone, is an American heavy metal vocalist, best known for fronting the groups Rude Girl and Chastain in the 1980s. She released one solo album, Shock Waves, in 1989, before taking a twenty-year break from the music scene.

In 2011 she began performing again in The Sledge/Leather Project, which released a debut heavy metal album, Imagine Me Alive, in 2012."

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EP#181: Master of Dummies - An Interview with Enn Reitel

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:42:43 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Enn Reitel about the age of the streaming service, meditation, mushrooms, Wizards, Hogwarts Legacy, Dead Silence, and more!

Enn Reitel bio:

Enn Reitel (born 21 June 1950) is a Scottish actor who specializes in voice work in films, television series and video games.

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EP#180: Return to Arkham - An Unnamable Reunion with Mark Kinsey Stephenson and Charles Klausmeyer

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:41:18 +0000

Join Justin and Daniel as they chat with actors Charles Klausmeyer and Mark Kinsey Stephenson about life, Lovecraft, the Unnamable, David Warner, acting, and more!

Mark Kinsey Stephenson bio:

"Mark Kinsey Stephenson is an American-born actor most famous for his role as Randolph Carter in the H.P. Lovecraft film adaptation named The Unnamable and its sequel The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter; the latter covered the whole of Lovecraft's story, The Statement of Randolph Carter, in about ten minutes."

Charles Klausmeyer bio:

"Charles Klausmeyer was born on 16 July 1963 in Maryland, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Unnamable (1988), The Inside and Superman Returns (2006)."

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EP#179: The Haunting of Hamilton High - An Interview with Ron Oliver

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 07:55:59 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with director and writer Ron Oliver about his creative process, behind the scenes of Are You Afraid of the Dark, Dr. Vink, Sardo, Goosebumps, Prom Night, and more!

Ron Oliver bio:

"Emmy-nominated director/writer/producer/composer Ron Oliver started his career with the cult hit "Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II" -- called "the Blue Velvet of high school horror movies" by the Los Angeles Times--and since then has directed and/or written award-winning theatrical feature films and television ratings hits for studios such as Warner Brothers, Fox, Universal, and The Walt Disney Co.

His Hallmark Hall of Fame Christmas movies are among the highest rated in the network's history, routinely landing on Variety's "Top 25" list, and his work on the feature "Falling For Christmas" helped make it the #1 movie around the world for Netflix. As writer/director on the iconic Nickelodeon series "Are You Afraid of the Dark", he has been acclaimed for creating one of the "Top Ten Most Frightening TV Shows" ever made.

Canadian-born Oliver's work has been twice nominated for the prestigious Director's Guild of America Award and has taken him around the world to film in such locations as New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Johannesburg, Athens, Auckland and all the way back home to Hollywood, California.

He is also a published author of award-winning short fiction and may be one of the few living directors to have been simultaneously featured in The New Yorker, The Los Angeles Times AND on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. In 2018, Oliver was granted Knighthood by the Sovereign Nation of Sealand, and while his official title is Sir Ronald Oliver OMS, he still answers to "hey, YOU!"

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EP#178: You're So Cool, Brewster! - An Interview with William Ragsdale

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:50:33 +0000

Join Justin and special guest co-host Jarvis Leatherby of Night Demon and Cirith Ungol as they chat with actor William Ragsdale about modern media, Fright Night, Roddy McDowall, the stage, sitcoms, and more!

William Ragsdale bio:

"A native of south Arkansas, William began acting in community theater at age eleven. He was honored by the International Thespian Society during his high school years and, in his senior year, won National Society of Arts and Letters Drama competition at the state level, becoming the youngest participant ever to compete at the National Competition.

After graduating from Hendrix College in Arkansas, he attended the Drama Studio London's American school in Berkeley, CA. While still in school he was asked by prominent casting director Jackie Burch to audition for the role of Rocky in the feature film Mask, directed by Peter Bogdanovich. He didn't get the role, but shortly thereafter was cast as Laura Dern's love interest in her very first film, Smooth Talk.

Meanwhile, Burch remembered him for her next project, the Columbia Pictures horror classic Fright Night. Shortly after its premiere, he made his Broadway debut in Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues, replacing Matthew Broderick in the lead role of Eugene Jerome. He subsequently reprised his roles as Charlie Brewster in the sequel to Fright Night and Eugene for the national tour of Simon's Broadway Bound, with Nathan Lane.

He began starring in television projects also around this time. After a few non-picked up pilots, he landed the role of Herman Brooks on the Fox Network's Herman's Head, which ran for three years, anchoring the networks Sunday night line up with The Simpsons, In Living Color, and Married With Children. His subsequent television credits, both as a series regular and guest work, are extensive."

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EP#177: Escaping From Beyond - An Interview with Jarvis Leatherby

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:35:58 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with musician Jarvis Leatherby of Night Demon and Cirith Ungol about growing up in Ventura, high school shenanigans, pursuing your dreams, the occult, new music, multi-tasking, and more!

Jarvis Leatherby bio:

"Frontman for Night Demon and bassist for Cirith Ungol. Also manages bands under the name Iron Grip Management and runs the label Iron Grip Records."

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EP#176: Of the Days of High Adventure - An Interview with Deathmaster

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:49:10 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with Deathmaster of the mighty Doomsword about Frank Frazetta, Michael Whelan, Elric, art, new music, future plans with fellow metal giants Eternal Champion, and much more!

Deathmaster bio:

"Deathmaster is the founder, vocalist, and songwriter for epic heavy metal band DoomSword. He is also a painter, illustrator, graphic designer, and writer."

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EP#175: Visions of the White Wolf - An Interview with Michael Whelan

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:29:48 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with legendary artist Michael Whelan about childhood creativity, monsters, rockets, The Twilight Zone, Elric of Melniboné, Michael Moorcock, H.P Lovecraft, the supernatural, including but not limited to: psychics, a curious circle of cats found on his roof at midnight, and much more!

Michael Whelan bio:

"Michael Whelan (born June 29, 1950) is an American artist of imaginative realism. For more than 30 years, he worked as an illustrator, specializing in science fiction and fantasy cover art. Since the mid-1990s, he has pursued a fine art career, selling non-commissioned paintings through galleries in the United States and through his website.

The Science Fiction Hall of Fame inducted Whelan in June 2009, the first living artist so honored. According to his Hall of Fame citation

Michael Whelan is one of the most important contemporary science fiction and fantasy artists, and certainly the most popular. His work was a dominant force in the transition of genre book covers away from the surrealism introduced in the 1950s and 1960s back to realism.

His paintings have appeared on the covers of more than 350 books and magazines, including many Stephen King novels, most of the Del Rey editions of Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series, Piers Anthony's Incarnations of Immortality series, the Del Rey edition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Mars series, Melanie Rawn's Dragon Prince and Dragon Star series, the Del Rey editions of H. P. Lovecraft's short story collections, the Grand Master edition of Ray Bradbury's fix-up novel The Martian Chronicles, DAW editions of Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melniboné books, numerous DAW editions of C. J. Cherryh's work, many of Robert A. Heinlein's novels including Friday and The Cat Who Walks Through Walls, the Ace editions of H. Beam Piper's Fuzzy novels, and Tad Williams's Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Otherland, and Shadowmarch series and Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive. Whelan provided covers and interior illustrations for Stephen King's The Gunslinger and The Dark Tower, the first and last of his Dark Tower books."

Cover art by Michael Whelan has graced many music record albums including Demolition Hammer's Epidemic of Violence, The Jacksons' Victory; Sepultura's Beneath the Remains, Arise, Chaos A.D. and Roots; Soulfly's Dark Ages; Obituary's Cause of Death; and every album by the Elric-influenced metal band Cirith Ungol. He painted original works for the covers of Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell and The Very Best of Meat Loaf albums and several of his older paintings illustrate the liner notes of the former. In 2009, he painted the cover art for thrash metal band Evile's album Infected Nations."

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EP#174: A Sinister Sort of Science - An Interview with Chris Britton

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 21:29:31 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Chris Britton about the stage, X-Men, Mister Sinister, Forever Knight, method acting, and more!

Chris Britton bio:

"Born and raised in Toronto, Chris Britton first studied acting as a teenager. For a brief period, an interest in dance led him to become a member of the Judy Jarvis Dance Company, one of the first modern dance companies in Toronto. He graduated from York University with an Honors BFA in theatre. While an undergraduate he was an Associate Fellow of Stong College teaching a course in the life and art of Edward Gordon Craig. Upon graduating he spent two seasons at both the Stratford and Shaw Festivals and worked at regional theaters across Canada.

In 1980 Chris started the first Artists Action Network within Amnesty International that worked for the release of imprisoned artists. During the early eighties he studied acting with Uta Hagen in New York City and acted in 'The Misanthrope' directed by Mark Lamos at The Hartford Stage and 'The Taming of the Shrew' at the Astor Place Theater in NYC.

He returned to Canada to be a member of the Grand Theater Company with Robin Phillips. In the late 80's he landed the role of 'Einstein' in the one actor play and toured Canada, Boston and Louisville, Kentucky in over 200 performances. His voice has been heard in hundreds of commercials, narrations and animation series including the voice of Mr. Sinister in 'X-Men The Animated Series' and Soichiro Yagami in English language dub of the anime series 'Death Note'.

In film and television his talents as a character actor can be seen in roles such as the evil Rombout Kemp in Peter Greenaway's 'Nightwatching'', the KKK leader opposite Forest Whitaker in 'Deacons For Defense', the mad film critic in John Carpenter's 'Cigarette Burns' and in 'The Final Cut' opposite Robin Williams. Recurring roles have been in series such as 'DaVinci's Inquest', 'DaVinci's City Hall', 'Intelligence' 'The Romeo Section', 'Painkiller Jane' and recently 'Riverdale'.

Two of his screenplays, 'Capital Murder', based on the true story of the lawyer who defended the last two men executed in Canada and 'The Hostage', a political thriller were both awarded a Fellowship in the Praxis Screenwriting Competition. His third screenplay'The River' is about the tragedy of Residential Schools. Chris Britton and his wife, actress Gwynyth Walsh divide their time between Los Angeles and Vancouver and frequently returns to Toronto to work and spend time with his daughter."

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EP#173: To Conquer the World - An Interview with Maurice LaMarche

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 04:09:58 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor and comedian Maurice LaMarche about Orson Welles, stand-up, voices, Pinky and the Brain, his chance encounter with the Dalai Lama, and more!

Maurice LaMarche bio:

"Maurice LaMarche is a Canadian-born comedian and voice actor from Toronto, Ontario who has lived and worked in the United States since 1980. He is most well-known for voicing The Brain on Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs; Lrrr, Morbo, Hedonismbot, Calculon and Kif Kroker on Futurama; Mr. Big in Zootopia; King Agnarr in Frozen; Mr. Freeze in Batman: Arkham City; Yosemite Sam in The Looney Tunes Show; Abradolph Lincoler and Adult Morty Junior on Rick & Morty; Toucan Sam in Froot Loops commercials (1987-2020), and Orson Welles on both The Critic and The Simpsons.

He was also the signature voice of the entire U.S. ad campaign for Lexus from 2009 to 2017. He has won two Primetime Emmy Awards (and received a third nomination) for his character voice work on Futurama, as well as a Daytime Emmy nomination for playing The Brain on Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky And The Brain."

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EP#172: Night of the Evil Dead - An Interview with Patricia Tallman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:14:40 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and author Patricia Tallman about creativity, the supernatural, magic, movies, Deadites, time travel, literature, and more!

Patricia Tallman bio:

"When she portrayed "Lyta Alexander" in the Hugo Award-winning sci-fi series Babylon 5, Patricia Tallman was the most powerful telepath in the universe. Seems fitting, considering that the actress knew she was going to be in show business at the early age of two. It was then that she first appeared with her father, Jerry, on his Midwest radio show, soloing on "Bicycle Built for Two".

By age 15, Pat was performing in summer stock at the Red Barn Theatre in Saugatuck, Michigan, doing ten shows in 11 weeks. She soon spent all of her high school vacations in professional summer stock, and eventually chose Carnegie Mellon University to earn a BFA in its prestigious theater arts program. While other theater majors waited tables, Pat worked her way through college, performing in eighteen musicals at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. Recognizing Pat's formidable talents, CMU presented her with an award for Outstanding Achievement in Acting.

Immediately after college, Pat moved to New York City, where she landed a role in the long-running off-Broadway hit "Big, Bad Burlesque". She went on to score other parts on the New York stage, including her favorite, "Rosalind" in the Riverside Shakespeare Company's production of "As You Like It". Television roles began shortly thereafter, when Pat was cast in a recurring role on the CBS soap opera, Guiding Light. This led to roles on virtually every New York-based daytime serial. Film roles were not far behind. George A. Romero contacted her to play a role in his feature Knightriders, starring Ed Harris. This led to a long working relationship with him.

Pat relocated to Los Angeles , where she again worked with Romero on Creepshow 2. The film she is perhaps best known for followed: George Romero and Tom Savini's remake of the 1968 cult classic, Night of the Living Dead. The move to L.A. was a smart one, Pat discovered, as she was soon cast as undercover cop "Christy Russell" on NBC's Generations, and as an evil, sexy swashbuckler in the Ring of the Musketeers. Other films include Sweet Justice, Benefit of the Doubt, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Television shows include Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Runner (A USA Network pilot), Dark Skies, Babylon 5 and "The Universe and Harry Morgann" (an independent pilot).

Pat's other projects include starring in the science-fiction thriller Never Die Twice and playing one of the leads, Lt. Richmond, in two audio plays, "Lives of the Cat" and "Anne Manx". In addition, her voice can be heard in the cartoon "Babylon 5" parodies Babylon Park: Frightspace and Grudge Match. Equally important to Patricia are her roles of mother to son her Julian, as well as her fund-raising activities for the children of Penny Lane.

Through her tireless efforts within the science fiction community, Pat and her fans have contributed more than $250,000 to Penny Lane over the past several years, the bulk of which transformed the CARE Computer Lab dream into reality. Since 1996, Pat, her friends, family and fans have made a holiday happen for the Penny Lane kids, through the Be A Santa program.

Dedicated Patricia Tallman fans make a hobby of trying to spot her in her many stunt performances. An extremely athletic and former fearless member of the Stunt Woman's Association of Motion Pictures, Pat has tumbled, slid and taken punches for the likes of Laura Dern (in Jurassic Park), Gates McFadden (in "Star Trek: Generations"), Geena Davis (in The Long Kiss Goodnight) and Laura Prepon (in Karla).

Pat's roots as a stage actress have never left her, and she continues to tread the footlights in Los Angeles whenever film and TV work allow her the time. Her latest projects include Dead Air, a psychological horror film directed by Corbin Bernsen, for which her performance is getting great reviews. Pat has a book out "Pleasure Thresholds, Patricia Tallman's Babylon 5 Memoirs".

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EP#171: Never Say Die Hard - An Interview with Robert Davi

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:21:06 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and singer Robert Davi about Frank Sinatra, the Stage, Spielberg, the Goonies, Die Hard, and more!

Robert Davi bio:

"Robert Davi is an award-winning actor, screenwriter, director, producer and jazz vocalist.

From his portrayal of the opera singing baddie in "The Goonies" and one of the most popular James Bond villains Franz Sanchez in "License to Kill" to FBI Special Agent Big Johnson in "Die Hard" or Al Torres in "Showgirls" to most recently Leo Marks in "The Iceman " Robert Davi is one of the film industry's most recognized tough guys. He has also starred in the small screen in hit shows like Profiler, Stargate Atlantis, Criminal Minds and CSI. With over 140 film and TV credits he has frightened us, romanced us, made us cry or split our seams laughing. He is also one of the top vocalists of our day in interpreting the Great American Songbook, thrilling audiences by playing top venues like the Venetian in Las Vegas where he headlines or for 10,000 people at the Harry Chapin Theater in East Meadow, Long Island or the Orleans in Vegas where he gave 3 sellout shows with Don Rickles. His debut album Davi Sings Sinatra- On the Road to Romance produced by Phil Ramone shot to number 6 for more than several weeks on Billboard's Jazz Charts.

In his early acting years, Davi attended Hofstra University on a drama scholarship. He then moved to Manhattan, New York where he studied with the legendary acting coach Stella Adler, who became his mentor. Davi became a lifetime member of the Actors Studio, where he studied with acting teacher Lee Strasberg. Always perfecting his craft, Davi studied under Sandra Seacat, Larry Moss, Milton Katselas, Martin Landau, Mala Powers and George Shdanoff, the creative partner and collaborator with Michael Chekhov.

Robert Davi was born in Astoria, Queens, to Maria (Rulli) and Sal Davi. His father was an Italian immigrant and his mother was of Italian descent. Davi was introduced to film when he was cast opposite Frank Sinatra in the telefilm, "Contract on Cherry Street." Later, his work as a Palestinian terrorist in the award-winning television movie, "Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami" brought him critical acclaim and caught the eye of legendary James Bond producer Albert R. Broccoli and writer Richard Maibaum, who cast Davi as Colombian drug lord and lead villain Franz Sanchez in the Bond film "License to Kill." Today, Davi is one of the top Bond villains of all time ranking at the top on many lists. Davi also received critical acclaim within the industry for his provocative portrayal of Bailey Malone in "Profiler." The show struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for such shows as "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Without a Trace," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Criminal Minds" and many others. In 2004, Davi joined the cast of television's "Stargate: Atlantis," which earned Davi many science fiction fans. He has also shown his comedic strength in films such as "The 4th Tenor" with Rodney Dangerfield and "The Hot Chick," produced by Rob Schneider and Adam Sandler.

Having appeared in more than 100 motion pictures, some of Davi's most notable film credits span 30 years and include cult-classics and blockbuster hits with roles as Jake Fratelli in "The Goonies," Max Keller in "Raw Deal," Special Agent Big Johnson in "Die Hard," Al Torres in "Showgirls," Leo Marks in "The Iceman" with Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Ray Liotta, Chris Evans and James Franco, and most recently, with Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger among a large A-list cast in "Expendables 3." He has worked with such directors as Steven Spielberg, Richard Donner, Blake Edwards, John McTiernan, Paul Verhoeven and Patrick Hughes. In addition, he has worked on film projects with acting talent such as Marlon Brando, Roberto Benigni, Bruce Willis, Clint Eastwood, Christopher Walken, Benicio Del Toro, Danny Glover and Catherine Zeta Jones, to name a few.

In 2007, Davi produced, directed, co-wrote, and starred in "The Dukes," which tells the story of a once-successful Doo Wop group who fall on hard times. The film won nine awards including the coveted Coup de Coeur award. Davi was also awarded Best First-time Director and Best Screenplay in the Monte Carlo Festival of Comedy by the legendary director Ettore Scola where Prince Albert presented him with the awards. Davi was the only first-time director in the Premiere Section of the International Rome Film Festival along with Sean Penn, Robert Redford, Sidney Lumet, Julie Taymor and others.

In October of 2011, Davi released his debut album, Davi Sings Sinatra: On the Road to Romance (produced by Grammy award-winning producer Phil Ramone) to rave reviews. Within weeks of its highly anticipated release, the album soared onto Billboard Magazine's Top 10 Jazz Chart taking the number 6 spot for several weeks. In response to the release, the legendary Quincy Jones stated, "As FS would say, 'Koo, Koo.' Wow! I have never heard anyone come this close to Sinatra's sound - and still be himself. Many try, but Robert Davi has the voice, tone, the flavor and the swagger. What a surprise. He absolutely touched me down to my soul and brought back the essence and soul of Ol' Blue Eyes himself." In support of the album release, Davi is touring the U.S. with his live stage show, receiving standing ovations. He has performed at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas for a three-night engagement, the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza with a 55-piece orchestra, the National Italian-American Foundation's (NIAF) special tribute to the 25th anniversary of its Lifetime Achievement Award to Frank Sinatra at the Washington Hilton in D.C., the Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, Calif., with David Foster at the Beverly Hilton, and in August of 2013, at Long Island's Eisenhower Park for more than 10,000 people. In November of 2013, Davi released the Christmas single, "New York City Christmas."

Besides working in film, television, and music and raising his five children, four dogs and two cats, Davi keeps busy volunteering his time with such charities as The Dream Foundation, Exceptional Children's Foundation, Heart of a Child Foundation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Youth Foundation, The Humane Society of the United States, Heart of a Horse, NIAF, The Order 'Sons of Italy' in America (OSIA), and UNICO. Since its inception in 1998, Davi has been the National Spokesperson for i-Safe America, which is regarded by many internet experts as the most complete internet safety program in the country and is available in grades K-12 in all 50 U.S. states.

Among his numerous awards for career achievement and community involvement, Davi has received the George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award from the Hofstra University Alumni Association (past recipients include Francis Ford Coppola and William Safire). In 2000, Davi was awarded the FBI's Man of the Year Award in Los Angeles. In 2004, Davi was named KNX radios' "Citizen of the Week" for saving a young girl from a fire in her home. The same year, he also received the Sons of Italy's Royal Court of the Golden Lion Award, including a $20,000 donation to a foundation in which he is involved. In addition, he received the 2004 STEP Award (Science, Technology and Education Partnership). In 2007, Davi was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Italian Board of Governors in New York, where New York State recognized his value as an artist and community leader. In 2008, he received the Italo-Americano Award from the Capri-Hollywood Festival. In 2011, Davi was awarded the "Military Order of the Purple Heart" (MOPH) Special Recognition Award for dedication and service honoring America's service members, veterans, and their families. In June of 2013, Davi was honored with a star on the Italian Walk of Fame in Toronto, Canada.

Davi is on The Steering Committee for George Washington University's Homeland Security Policy Institute and is the only entertainer among 28 members, which consists of mainly Senators and former heads of the FBI and CIA. Davi has developed Civilian Patrol 93, which is at Homeland Security, where a lesson plan is being written."

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EP#170: Master of the Magic Mansion - An Interview with Richard M. Dumont

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 07:48:11 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor Richard M. Dumont about growing up in Canada, voice directing, theater, Sardo, Are You Afraid of the Dark, and more!

Richard Dumont bio:

"Richard M. Dumont (born 1959 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian voice actor, writer and director who has worked in both Canada and the United States.

Dumont is known for playing Sardo, who owned a magic shop called Sardo's Magic Mansion, in many episodes of the Canadian-American horror fantasy anthology television series for Nickelodeon, Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Dumont studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, later studying theatre-acting at Ryerson Theatre School before joining The Second City."

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EP#169: A Knife in the Dark - An Interview with Wes Johnson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 18:29:25 +0000

Join Justin and Daniel as they chat with actor Wes Johnson about Bethesda, Elder Scrolls, Lucien Lachance, the early days of voice acting, becoming the PA announcer for the Washington Capitals, and more!

Wes Johnson bio:

"Wes was born in Arlington, Virginia, and is an acting student of the late George Robert Allen. He is married to his high school sweetheart Kim Barrett, and is the father of three boys.

Wes started as an actor and comedian with stand up, improvisation and sketch comedy, and has worked in radio, TV, film and video games.

Wes was the last co-host to the legendary Wolfman Jack, writing and performing sketch comedy on the Wolfman's live weekly radio program for the last two years of the radio icon's life. Wes has written and performed many parody songs for radio, some of which have appeared nationally on The Doctor Demento Show. He had morning radio programs on WHFS FM and WXTR FM in Washington, DC.

As an early and longtime member of the Washington based comedy troupe Gross National Product, Wes parlayed his knack for impressions into political parody. Wes did edgier, nonpolitical comedy with his own DC based troupe, Fresh Victims, where the Washington Post praised his "alarmingly acute impressions" and called him "an endless font of inventive energy." Washingtonian Magazine said that "Johnson suggests the spirit of John Belushi inhabiting the frame of Jackie Gleason."

Wes is a frequently heard voice on many video games, most notably The Elder Scroll series , Fallout Series, and Star Trek: Legacy for Bethesda Softworks. He recently voiced an Mag'Har Orc Noble in World of Warcraft.

Wes has won writing awards from the Wisconsin Screenwriters Forum, The America's Best Screenplay Contest, and was part of the Emmy Award winning writing staff for the ensemble comedy program "Crabs" on Maryland Public Television.

He was the last PA Announcer for the Washington Bullets, the first PA Announcer for the Washington Wizards, announces for the WTT pro tennis team the Washington Kastles and has been the arena voice of the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals since 2000.

Wes was the writer and cartoonist of "Joe Fan," which appeared in every issue of SportsFan Magazine, and "Martini 'N Clyde," which ran daily for two years in the Washington Times."

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EP#168: Nightmare of the Sentinels - An Interview with Ron Rubin

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:14:03 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Ron Rubin about the Canadian voice over boom, X-Men, improv, crafting a character, Morph, and more!

Ron Rubin bio:

"For over thirty years Ron Rubin has been one of the busiest animation actors in the country. His voice can be heard on countless iconic cartoon series - including original productions by Marvel Comics, Warner Bros. and Disney. Ron worked with Stan Lee on the original X-Men (Morph) and Avengers (Vision) television series, as well as with Tim Burton on the Emmy Award winning Beetlejuice cartoon (Doom Buggy, Announcer).

Other notable credits include lead roles in C.O.P.S. (Dr. Badvibes), Police Academy (Lt. Mahoney), DiGata Defenders (Flinch), Angela Anaconda (Uncle Nicky), Totally Spies (Manny), SideKick (Master XOX), Stickin' Around (Mr. Lederhosen), Captain Flamingo (Quantum Vigilante), Turbo Dogs (Sergeant Gruff), Care Bears (Messy Bear), Mad Magazine TV and Tales from the Cryptkeeper.

Ron's also been a force in the world of Anime, appearing in a multitude of shows including Bakugan and Beyblade among others, but he's probably best known for originating the voice of Artemis in Sailor Moon, a role he performed for the entire run of the North American TV series.

Ron is a two time ACTRA Award nominee and finalist for Best Performance in Voice (Erky-Perky). He studied acting at The Neighbourhood Playhouse in New York and has performed with Second City as well as having toured North America as a featured Stand Up performer. Ron has lived and worked in Los Angeles and New York - he currently resides in Toronto."

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EP#167: Killing Giggles - An Interview with Jaysen Buterin

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:27:07 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with writer and filmmaker Jaysen Buterin about killing clowns, literature, sneaking into concerts, looking like Jesus, creativity, horror, Giggles, and more!

Jaysen Buterin bio:

"As Creative Director of Greensboro, NC's straight jacket-tested/doctor-approved Mad Ones Films, Jaysen Buterin has devoted himself to showing the unbridled kaleidoscopic creativity just waiting to be unleashed when the inmates are finally allowed to run the cinematic asylum. Since 2006, he has specialised in creating character-focused, dialogue-driven genre-juggling independent short films including everything from Faustian rock & roll thrillers ("The Devil's Tramping Ground") to dark deadly comedies ("The Decapitator") to femme fatale fantasy ("Flipper Stripper Vixens at the Inferno A-Go-Go!") and more!

Buterin spent four years writing, directing and masterminding the epic short film trilogy, "The Gospel According to Booze, Bullets & Hot Pink Jesus." Initially released as three separate short films - allowing viewers to literally watch the movie as it was being made - this multiple award-winning set of sinful stories is a "Twilight Zone meets Tarantino" thrill ride, a Shakespearean spaghetti western that will serenade your brain and ride off into the sunset with your heart.

Once the HPJ Trilogy was completed, Jaysen turned his attention to a full slate of projects both behind, and in front of, the camera. Having filmed supporting roles in Brett Mullen's Italian-style zombie splatter film, "Bombshell Bloodbath" and the end of the world killer comedy, "Fix It In Post," from Adrenalin Productions, Jaysen also acted alongside the legendary Judith O'Dea in Matt Cloude's reimagining of the cult classic, "Night of the Living Dead: Genesis." He's also been seen onscreen in award-winning short films such as "Knob Goblins," "Loop," "Born Again," "Mama's Boy" and "Identity Thieves," just to name a few.

More comfortable behind the camera, Buterin jumped back in the writer/director's chair for his next four award-winning projects. The terrifying tale of revenge from beyond the grave known "Between Hell and a Hard Place," was followed by the thrilling and chilling short, "Don't Let the Light In." After that was the sinister short film, "The Corner," which showed that sometimes, just sometimes, home is where the horror is! He's currently in pre-production on his very first feature-length film, the coulrophobia-courting/clown killing goodness of "Kill Giggles."

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EP#166: Lighting the Ironflame - An Interview with Andrew D'Cagna

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:54:43 +0000

Join Justin and Daniel as they chat with musician Andrew D’Cagna about heavy metal, Ironflame, Icarus Witch, the 80s, black metal, transformers, album art, and more!

Andrew D'Cagna bio:

"Black, folk, doom, heavy metal musician, singer, producer from Wheeling, West Virginia. Perhaps best known as the vocalist for heavy metal band Ironflame."

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EP#165: Man in Tights - An Interview with Eric Allan Kramer

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:36:42 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor Eric Allan Kramer about taking a punch from John Goodman, American Wedding, theater, Mel Brooks, musicals, Men in Tights, and more!

Eric Allan Kramer bio:

"Eric Allan Kramer is an American actor and fight choreographer. Kramer has appeared in numerous feature films and television programs including True Romance and Robin Hood: Men in Tights and is also known for his performances as Thor in The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988), and as Scott Miller on AMC's Lodge 49 but is best known for his role as Dave Rogers on The Hughleys and Bob Duncan on Good Luck Charlie from 2010-2014. He also appeared as Iron Mike Wilcox in the 2019 video game Days Gone."

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EP#164: On the Rules of Acquisiton - An Interview with Armin Shimerman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 01:25:51 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and author Armin Shimerman about Shakespeare, Dr. John Dee, fiction, the stage, Deep Space, Buffy, and more!

Armin Shimerman bio:

"Armin Shimerman (born November 5, 1949) is an American actor known for his role as Quark in the Star Trek franchise, appearing as the character in all seven seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999). He also had a recurring role as Principal Snyder in the first three seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–1999), and voiced General Skarr and other characters in the animated series The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2001–2007), Doctor Nefarious in the Ratchet & Clank video game series, and Andrew Ryan in the BioShock video game series."

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EP#163: Into the Speed Force - An Interview with John Wesley Shipp

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:56:40 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor John Wesley Shipp about the stage, growing up in Virginia, the Flash, the rise of the convention, Dawson’s Creek, and more!

John Wesley Shipp bio:

"John Wesley Shipp (born January 22, 1955) is an American actor known for his various television roles. He played the lead Barry Allen on CBS's superhero series The Flash from 1990 to 1991, and Mitch Leery, the title character's father, on the drama series Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2001. Shipp has also played several roles in daytime soap operas including Kelly Nelson on Guiding Light from 1980 to 1984, and Douglas Cummings on As the World Turns from 1985 to 1986 (which earned him his first Daytime Emmy Award).

He portrayed Barry Allen's father Henry, Earth-3 Flash Jay Garrick, and Earth-90's Barry Allen / The Flash on the CW's The Flash series.

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EP#162: The Thing in the Dark - An Interview with Rick Worthy

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:17:09 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Rick Worthy about the 1970’s Chicago theater scene, martial arts, bullies, Supernatural, vampires, strange lights in the sky, and more!

Rick Worthy bio:

"A native Detroiter, Rick graduated from Southfield Senior High in 1985, and then from the University of Michigan in 1990. He then moved to Chicago where he performed at several prestigious theaters including Chicago Dramatists Workshop, The Goodman Theatre, and Victory Gardens Theater. Rick's father is a retired United Auto Workers (UAW) executive, and his mother owns and operates Studio One, a photo restoration company. Rick lives in Los Angeles, California."

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EP#161: The Man Behind the Misthios - An Interview with Michael Antonakos

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:06:40 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Michael Antonakos about Assassin’s Creed, Alexios, story telling through performance, method acting on set, and more!

Michael Antonakos bio:

"Michael Antonakos was born in Athens Greece. He moved to Canada at the age of three. Performing since since child hood, Michael spent his youth performing with the Rocky Mountain Shakespeare Company.

Upon leaving the University of Victoria for theatre, he moved to Vancouver B.C, where he began his on camera career in film and television. After landing his first video game 'Lord of the Rings: The Third Age'. Michael fell in love with motion capture and voice over, and because of his physical and vocal abilities to transform into other people/creatures he became well a known performance capture and animation actor. 20 years later Michael has become a leading figure in the industry playing Batman in Warmer Brothers 'Gotham Knights' and Alexios in one of Ubisofts most successful franchise Games 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey'. When not working on set Michael is training upcoming actors, and spending his free time being a husband and father."

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EP#160: Radio Shacks and Scooby Snacks - An Interview with Scott Innes

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:43:24 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and radio personality Scott Innes about breaking into broadcasting, Scooby Doo, Shaggy, Hanna-Barbera, classic cartoons, and more!

Scott Innes bio:

"Born in 1966 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. There's no one whose passion for community involvement and service equals that of Scott Innes. A father of four, Scott has developed a simple, fun, family based broadcast philosophy: Make people laugh. Scott believes the sound of laughter is good for the soul and with all of the trials and tragedies people face on a daily basis, everyone needs the healing power of laughter.

In September of 1997, Scott became the new voice of Scooby Doo. He traveled to Los Angeles, California to join an all-star cast for the voicing of a new movie titled "Scooby Doo on Zombie Island", released in the Fall of 1998, Scooby Doo and the Witch's Ghost in 1999, Scooby Doo and The Alien Invaders in 2000, Scooby Doo and the Cyberchase in 2001, where Scott brings to life the voice of Shaggy as well.

In March of 1999, Scott received the prestigious "Golden Mike" Award from the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters in honor of his accomplishments and outstanding commitment to their community. In April of 1998 and again in April of 1999, the readers of the Baton Rouge Parents Magazine voted Scott Innes "Favorite Family DJ" In September of 1998, Scott was honored as the "CMA Air Personality of the Year" and again in September 1999 was awarded the "The NAB Marconi Air Personality of the Year".

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EP#159: Descendant of the Great Kung Lao - An Interview with Max Huang

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:15:35 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and stuntman Max Huang about Mortal Kombat, martial arts, joining the Jackie Chan stunt team, and more!

Max Huang bio:

"Born on September 22, 1988 in Nuernberg, Germany, Max Huang is an actor of German and Chinese ethnicity who can most recently be seen as 'Kung Lao' in Simon McQuoid's Mortal Kombat Reboot (2021) for Warner Bros and HBO Max. Starting his career working with Jackie Chan and his stunt team, Max has gone on to work on and appear in over 20 productions in English, German and Chinese. Other credits include Police Story 2013, The Foreigner and Matthew Vaughn's Kingsman: The Secret Service

Max has since created and perfected his own unique form of contemporary screen combat. In 2019, he made his filmmaking debut with the award-winning German original action short, No Way Out, which he directed and starred in. Outside of film, Max has practiced Wushu under Shanghai Wushu Team member Wang Peng Cheng and went on to win Gold at The German Wushu Nationals in 2009."

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EP#158: Lord of Arashmaharr - An Interview with Andy Umberger

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:43:07 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with stage and screen actor Andy Umberger about theater, breaking into the business, Buffy, D’Hoffryn, method acting on set, and more!

Andy Umberger bio:

"Andy Umberger is an American actor who spent the early part of his career in New York City, where he was primarily a stage actor and appeared in three Broadway shows: "City of Angels," "Passion" and "Company." In the late 90s he and his wife moved to Los Angeles. Since then he has had supporting roles in over 15 films and has guest starred on over 80 television shows, with recurring roles on 10 different series, including "Mad Men," "Weeds," "Boston Legal," "The West Wing" "Desperate Housewives," "ER," and as D'Hoffryn in "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer."

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EP#157: The Man from Blackwater - An Interview with Rob Wiethoff

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:13:14 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Rob Wiethoff about life in Indiana, losing limbs, wild L.A nights, Rockstar games, Red Dead, John Marston, and more!

Rob Wiethoff bio:

"Robert Allen Wiethoff (born September 15, 1976) is an American actor and voice actor. He is best known for portraying John Marston in the 2010 video game Red Dead Redemption, its expansion Undead Nightmare, and the 2018 prequel Red Dead Redemption 2. Born and raised in Seymour, Indiana, Wiethoff attended Seymour High School, and graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 1999. Soon afterwards, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, but faced difficulty in finding roles, other than small parts in films and television advertisements. In 2008, Rockstar Games cast Wiethoff as John Marston, the lead character in Red Dead Redemption; he worked on the game for almost two years. For his role, he won Outstanding Character Performance at the 14th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.

Following the release of Red Dead Redemption, Wiethoff moved back to Seymour to focus on his family, marrying his wife Tayler, with whom he has two children. He briefly returned to acting in New York City for Undead Nightmare, the downloadable content pack for Red Dead Redemption, but remained in Seymour afterwards to work in construction, allowing him to spend time with his family. In 2014, Wiethoff returned to portray John Marston in Red Dead Redemption 2, a prequel to the original game. Though he was told that he would be required for about a year, he ultimately worked on the game for almost four years, as his role was expanded to become a playable character like the first game; Red Dead Redemption 2 was released in 2018."

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EP#156: Of Swords and Sorceries - An Interview with Richard Stanley

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:04:56 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with filmmaker Richard Stanley about Solomon Kane, H.P. Lovecraft, the Holy Grail, Frank Frazetta, magic, mythos, film, fiction, monsters, and more!

Richard Stanley bio:

"Richard Stanley is the award-winning South African-born filmmaker, who made a name of himself with his first feature film, the sci-fi movie Hardware. A low budget movie about a mad-dog android loose in an apartment was released in 1990. Critics slammed it as a Terminator rip-off, yet the film became a financial success. The 1.5 million dollar budget was paid back quite handsomely and continuation was imminent.

In 1992, Stanley followed Hardware with Dust Devil, a story based on the myth of a Namibian serial killer. A fallout with the distributors led to the re-cutting of the US version, while the bankruptcy of the British-based production company Palace Pictures temporarily shut the post-production down in Europe and the film remained mauled or unfinished, depending how you look at it. Finally Stanley himself managed to finance a new, restored print from the original negative, which has later gained a cult following similar to Hardware.

His third feature was to be The Island of Dr. Moreau, an adaptation of the famed H.G. Wells novel. Unfortunately it ended up a victim of creative disputes, leading to him being sacked a few days after production began. The finished film, released in 1996, carries little to no resemblance to the version he was originally set to make, using only about two words of his original script.

This, however, hasn't beaten the visionary filmmaker down and horror movie fans are now waiting for him to come back... with a one mean vengeance."

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EP#155: Tales from the Waverider - An Interview with Amy Pemberton

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:07:15 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Amy Pemberton about music, tap dancing, mimicking accents, Gideon, Legends of Tomorrow, voice work, and more!

Amy Pemberton bio:

"Amy Louise Pemberton is a British actress. She portrayed Gideon in the television series Legends of Tomorrow and voiced Elaena Glenmore in the Game of Thrones video game. She voiced Slone from Titanfall 2 (2016), and played Private Sally Morgan—a companion of the Seventh Doctor—in Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who audio plays."

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EP#154: Magic in the Method - An Interview with Jeff Kober

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:02:34 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Jeff Kober about meditation, mushrooms, Terence McKenna, magic, Buffy, The Walking Dead, and more!

Jeff Kober bio:

"Jeff Kober was born in Billings, Montana, on 18 December, 1953. Not satisfied with being a rancher, Kober relocated to the L.A. area in his twenties with the desire to become an actor. His first appearance on the small screen was a non-billed role in the 1980s series V. Kober went on to supporting roles in the highly acclaimed Vietnam War drama China Beach and the short-lived, but now-cult horror series Kindred: The Embraced. Following these series, Kober has guested on some of the most popular television series of the day. They include Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, ER, 24, The Closer, and Criminal Minds.

Kober's big screen career began with the film Out of Bounds, in which he played the first of his signature nefarious characters - Roy Gaddis, a small-time drug dealer with murderous inclinations. This role led to more film opportunities in The First Power, Tank Girl (a comedic turn), Defining Maggie, World Without Waves, and the remake of The Hills Have Eyes 2, among others. Never one to balk at taking a chance in the acting field, Kober has also appeared in several short independent films - the Academy Award-winning Session Man and, most recently, Lucid, another film that has garnered a number of awards at independent film festivals across the country.

He has done extensive stage work, most prominently, as "the father" in Jenny Sullivan's autobiographical work "J For J" and "Defying Gravity". Being a creature of diverse talents, Kober is also a noted artist (he was responsible for the paintings attributed to his character Daedalus on Kindred: The Embraced and is the c/o author of "Art That Pays: The Emerging Artist's Guide to Making a Living" along with Adele Slaughter. On the personal front, Kober is twice divorced (Rhonda Talbot, Kelly Cutrone) and the father of one son. He has, at present, finished work on The Hills Have Eyes 2 (set for release in March 2007) in the role of Colonel Lincoln Redding. Kober's next film was Multiple."

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EP#153: Wrong Side of the River - An Interview with Kevin J. O'Connor

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:30:58 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Kevin J. O’Connor about monster movies, books, Francis Ford Coppola, method acting, The Mummy, and more!

Kevin J. O'Connor bio:

"Kevin's first dream was to be a cartoonist, but in later years decided to on acting. Getting his early training in Chicago, his first movie role was in Peggy Sue Got Married. He has since appeared in over 30 films as well as ABC's short-lived Gideon's Crossing. He recently appeared in as Igor in Stephen Sommers's Van Helsing. He also worked with Sommers in The Mummy and Deep Rising."

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EP#152: Keeper of the Creed - An Interview with Philip Shahbaz

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:38:46 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Philip Shahbaz about perseverance, his pilgrimage through the Middle East, Altair, Assassin’s Creed, and more!

Philip Shahbaz bio:

"Philip Shahbaz (born July 1, 1974) is an American actor who is known as the voice of Altaïr Ibn-LaʼAhad in the Ubisoft video game Assassin's Creed, for his portrayal of Hollywood legend Peter Bogdanovich in Hulu's Welcome to Chippendales, and for his recurring role as Rabbi Akiva in The Chosen, the hit television drama about the life of Jesus, and those who knew him."

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EP#151: Red Dead and Redeemed - An Interview with Roger Clark

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:40:32 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Roger Clark about life in Ireland, theater, Arthur Morgan, Rockstar Games, Red Dead Redemption, motion capture, and more!

Roger Clark bio:

"Roger Clark was born in New Jersey, raised in Ireland and trained in the U.K. He attended University of Glamorgan in Cardiff, Wales and achieved a BA in Theatre, Media and Drama. His professional acting debut was in 2000 with the Wales Actor's company and their production of 'Juno and the Paycock'. Most of his resume lies in theatre, voice over, television and motion capture. He has performed in a total of 45 countries and now lives and works in New York."

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EP#150: The Horror from the Hollow - An Interview with Tom Woodruff Jr.

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 21:10:36 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with creature actor and special effects legend Tom Woodruff Jr. about Terminator, monster movies, becoming a demon, Fred Ward, Stan Winston, and more!

Tom Woodruff Jr. bio:

"Tom Woodruff Jr. (born January 21, 1959) is an American actor, director, producer and special effects supervisor. He won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects for his work on the 1992 dark fantasy film Death Becomes Her; that same year he was also nominated for the same award for Alien 3.

Some of his most notable works include: Starship Troopers (1997), Cast Away (2000), It (2017) and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)."

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EP#149: Shaolin Style - An Interview with Ludi Lin

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:17:21 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and martial artist Ludi Lin about his childhood, Final Fantasy, anime, Liu Kang, Mortal Kombat, and more!

Ludi Lin bio:

"Ludi Lin is a unique actor striding Hollywood and China and one of the most outspoken voices in Asian Representation in Hollywood. Being born in China, he received his education and enculturation in many different countries around the world. Rather than deciding to be an actor, he feels he simply never succumbed to the pressures of giving up on being one because he believes that people are all born actors and we're here to to tell our stories.

Ludi's upcoming projects include: MORTAL KOMBAT, SON OF THE SOUTH, THE GHOST BRIDE, the Chinese adaptation of HUMANS and two shorts including IN A NEW YORK MINUTE and SUMMER KNIGHT. He recently joined the cast of MORTAL KOMBAT as Liu Kang, AQUAMAN as Captain Murk in the 2018 DC film, AQUAMAN. He is well known as Zack, The Black Power Ranger in THE POWER RANGERS, Lions Gate's franchise. He was also seen in Season 2 of Netflix's MARCO POLO along with Chinese films COME ACROSS LOVE and TAKES ME TO THE ENDS OF EARTH. Ludi's other credits include the Chinese MONSTER HUNT and LOST IN HONG KONG - one of China's biggest box office Chinese films released to date.

In 2017, Ludi was honored at the Hawaii European Film Festival Awards, receiving the Rising Star Award. Variety presented their Asian Stars: Up Next Award to Ludi at the 2nd International Film Festival & Awards in Macao.

Ludi was born in Fuzhou, a city along the southern coast of China. His full immersion into western culture came at the age of 9 when he was sent abroad to Sydney Australia to further his studies. Finally, when he was 17 he moved to Vancouver Canada to complete his university education. The allure to act for Ludi began from an early age when he watched his mother's performances from behind the curtain of a Chinese Theatrical stage.

Ironically, she urged him not to follow her footsteps but in spite of her dire warnings, he continued to pursue the art and eventually graduated with a double major in Dietetics and Theatre from the University of British Columbia. After graduating, Ludi took a 2 year souljourn around Asia proper where he refined his martial arts skills in Thailand and Japan; studying Muay Thai and JiuJitsu for extended periods. Subsequently, Ludi returned to Vancouver to work as an actor, and honed his skills on shows such as LEVEL UP! and HOLIDAY SPIN. He was also cast in a number of Chinese co-productions, that put to use his unique language skills, films such as, I'M SORRY, I LOVE YOU (2013) and A Servant of Two Masters. Working in China afforded Ludi the chance learn in a different environment and work with legends of the Chinese industry such as Barbara Wong, a revered female director out of Hong Kong, and Jackie Chan and his stunt fighting team.

The welcome he experienced and his deepening impression on Chinese audiences made him decide to continue establishing himself in China. Ludi currently maintains residences in Beijing and Vancouver and is a competitive snowboarder, a Master Scuba diver, and student of different martial art forms. He feels grateful to be an actor who can share his art with the world."

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EP#148: The Tragedy of William the Bloody - An Interview with James Marsters

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:32:26 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with stage and screen actor James Marsters about his days of high school hell-raising, the French Revolution, Macbeth, theater, being expelled from Julliard, Buffy, and more!

James Marsters bio:

"James graduated from Davis High School and attended Juilliard, the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and the American Conservatory Theatre. After spending ten years doing stage work he finally moved to L.A. to pursue a career in film and television. After appearing in several guest roles he finally got his big break as Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Originally, the character was suppose to be killed after a few episodes but Spike became so popular that he was promoted to a regular on the show. After the show ended, he appeared as Spike in the spin-off Angel and in several movies. James is also a talented musician; his band Ghost of the Robot released their first album, Mad Brilliant, in 2003."

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EP#147: Sour Grounds and Stony Soil - An Interview with Brad Greenquist

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:44:22 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor Brad Greenquist about mime, Kenpo, Pet Sematary, Stephen King, Star Trek, and more!

Brad Greenquist bio:

"Brad Greenquist is a character actor best known for his portrayal of Victor Pascow in Pet Sematary. Mr. Greenquist was born in Fort Meade, Maryland, and grew up in Falls Church, Virginia. In 1983, after earning a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, he went to New York City and quickly began performing in the Off-Off-Broadway theater circuit. His first feature film, The Bedroom Window, put him on the map, and he has been working steadily ever since in films, television and on the live stage. Mr. Greenquist lives in Santa Monica, California."

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EP#146: To Blackwater and Beyond - An Interview with Benjamin Byron Davis

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:38:33 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with stage and screen actor Benjamin Byron Davis about Lord Byron, the history of acting, Dutch van der Linde, Rockstar, Red Dead, mushrooms, and more!

Benjamin Byron Davis bio:

"Benjamin Byron Davis is an accomplished actor, writer and director, known for his dynamic range and versatility in portraying complex characters. His commanding voice and formidable and magnetic screen presence in film, television, performance capture and theater have garnered legions of fans and social media followers worldwide.

Ben appears in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," written and directed by longtime friend and collaborator James Gunn. The film, which takes place after 'Thanos' was defeated in "Avengers: Endgame," is the culmination of the iconic trilogy; its highly successful predecessors, "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017), amassed over $1.6 billion in worldwide box office receipts. Ben plays hapless OrgoCorp Security Guard 'Bletelsnort' opposite Guardians 'Mantis' (Pom Klementieff) and 'Drax' (Dave Bautista). GOTG Vol. 3 was released on May 5, 2023 by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and earned $289 million globally on opening weekend.

In the can is a starring role in the "Borderlands" feature film, which is Lionsgate, Eli Roth and Tim Miller's eagerly anticipated adaptation of the uber successful video game. Ben plays Pandora's arms dealer 'Marcus Kincaid,' opposite Cate Blanchett's infamous outlaw 'Lilith.' An important character within the Borderlands universe, 'Marcus' is a weapons dealer and entrepreneur who appears in all the main Borderlands video games. He is known for his gruff demeanor, sharp wit, distinctive accent, penchant for telling tall tales about his past exploits and willingness to do whatever it takes to make a profit. Borderlands is one of the world's most successful game franchises, with more than 68 million units sold-in worldwide and includes "Borderlands 2" which is the highest-selling title in the history of 2K; and "Borderlands 3," which was awarded Best Ongoing Game at Gamescom 2020.

In the arena of performance capture, Ben created the iconic character of 'Dutch van der Linde,' the complex, compelling and charismatic gang leader in Rockstar Games's Red Dead Redemption (2010) and Red Dead Redemption II (2018). The character of 'Dutch' was described by Twinfinite as "one of the greatest villains of this generation," and they selected Ben as the "Best Actor of 2018." "Red Dead Redemption II" upon release had the largest opening weekend in the history of entertainment generating $725 million in revenue in 3 days and (as of May 2023) is the 8th highest grossing video game of all time!

In recent film performances, Ben played 'Agent Burleigh' in Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp" opposite Paul Rudd and Randall Park; and 'Antonio Fowler' in the action/horror/thriller "The Belko Experiment," written and produced by James Gunn. A veteran of over thirty episodes of television, Ben has delivered memorable comedic and dramatic turns in series roles.

Ben was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the youngest of three brothers. His parents are retired, Jessica from teaching and William from finance. Ben graduated from the Noble and Greenough School (MA), where he was awarded the Eaton Prize for Excellence in Performing Arts, went on to attend the University of Chicago where he sat on the board of the University Theatre, and finally to NYU's Tisch School of the Arts where he graduated with honors and a Playwrights Horizons Theatre School "Achievement in Acting" award (1996).

His early work in theater featured two solo shows that he wrote and performed: "In Absentia" (HERE, NYC, 1995 and The Evidence Room, LA, 2001); and "Big Shot" (Lillian Theater, LA, 2002 and Trilogy Theater, NYC, 2002). Ben has appeared in numerous stage roles, including 'Lord Byron' in "Bloody Poetry" (nyte/Classic Stage Company, NYC, 1998) and 'Woland' in "The Master and Margarita" (Zoo District/Hudson Backstage, LA, 2000).

Directing in theater, Ben's projects have included the one-act play "Godfather Death" (Sacred Fools Theater Company, 2001/LA Weekly Award nomination for best director) and the development and direction of acclaimed poet/performer Joe Hernandez-Kolski's solo shows."

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EP#145: Beneath the Tar - An Interview with Allan Trautman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:58:22 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and puppeteer Allan Trautman about the Tarman, Return of the Living Dead, Jim Henson, puppetry, Dinosaurs, and more!

Allan Trautman bio:

"Allan Trautman was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Miami Beach with his family at the beginning of 9th grade. He began acting in Miami Beach Senior High under the direction of famed drama teacher Jay Jensen. He spent four years in St. Louis at Washington University, earning a BA in Physics and Drama. He then earned an MFA in Acting from the California Institute of the Arts, where he met his wife, Diane. While in St. Louis, he began his puppetry career working on The Letter People at public TV station KETC. He performed in all 60 15-minute episodes, each one shot on a Friday (he skipped classes).

Two years after graduating from CalArts, while working full-time at Leo's Stereo in the San Fernando Valley, a friend told him about an audition notice for a "puppet school" sponsored by Sid and Marty Krofft. Allan spent the summer of 1980 at what were a series of workshops under the direction of Tony Urbano. There he met other young puppeteers who all became lifelong friends-Bruce Lanoil, Kevin Carlson, Tim Blaney, and others.

Much of the 1980s were spent working on projects for the Kroffts and for Dave Pavelonis and his Peppercorn Productions, as well as pursuing his acting career. During this time he was sent on an audition for Return of the Living Dead, and was cast as the Tarman, who went on to become an iconic zombie film character-among the first to ask specifically for "Brains!"

In 1990, as part of the then-pending purchase of The Muppets by the Walt Disney Company, Jim Henson came to Los Angeles to direct Muppetvision 3-D, an attraction for Disney's theme parks. Again, a friend was able to get Allan into the audition, and this was the beginning of Allan's career with The Jim Henson Company and the Muppets.

In 1991 Allan joined the cast of the ABC-TV series Dinosaurs as the animatronic puppeteer for Fran Sinclair. That show remained in production for 65 episodes, until the end of 1993, introducing Allan to sophisticated animatronics. This experience continued with movies like Babe, Men in Black, Doctor Dolittle, Jack Frost, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, Monkeybone, Cats and Dogs, Men in Black II, and The Country Bears.

After Dinosaurs, two producers on that show requested his presence on their next show, Unhappily Ever After, a sitcom on the brand-new WB Network. Allan puppeteered Mr. Floppy, the lead character's wise-cracking (imaginary) talking bunny, voiced in front of a live audience by Bobcat Goldthwaite.

In the meantime, Allan's work with The Muppets included videos such as It's Not Easy Being Green and Muppet Classic Theatre, the movie Muppets from Space, and, for TV, Muppets Tonight, It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, and The Muppets' Wizard of Oz. In the summer of 2005, Allan became a founding member of Puppet Up!-Uncensored, Henson Alternative's puppet/improv show. He performed in the show off-Broadway, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, on tour throughout the U.S., and on the historic Chaplin Stage on The Jim Henson Company lot. He also acted as puppetry technique instructor. He was one of three on-set puppeteers during production of The Jungle Book (2016), and was a core puppeteer on The Happytime Murders. Allan continues to work in physical as well as digital puppetry, in shows such as Splash and Bubbles for PBS Kids, and has moved into directing for that show and others."

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EP#144: Sleepless in Sunnydale - An Interview with Harry Groener

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:18:22 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with stage and screen actor Harry Groener about Broadway, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, theater life, dance, musicals, the mayor, and more!

Harry Groener bio:

"Harry Groener (born September 10, 1951) is a German-born American actor and dancer, perhaps best known for playing Mayor Wilkins in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (seasons 3, 4 and 7).

Groener's reputation in New York City rests almost entirely on his work in musical theater. However, the bulk of his roles outside New York have been in classical drama or contemporary plays like Eastern Standard. His Broadway credits include Is There Life After High School?, Will Parker in Oklahoma! (Tony Award nomination, Theatre World Award), Munkustrap in Cats (Tony Award nomination), Georges/George in Sunday in the Park with George, and Bobby Child in Crazy for You (Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations)."

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EP#143: Hoist the Colors - An Interview with Lee Arenberg

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:47:40 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with veteran stage and screen actor Lee Arenberg about pirates, Pintel, filming abroad, character acting, Once Upon A Time, and more!

Lee Arenberg bio:

"Lee Arenberg has the remarkable ability to morph himself into frightening aliens, twisted psychotherapists, lascivious entertainment executives and everything in between. Most frequently referred to as a character actor, Arenberg maintains a flourishing acting career--almost 20 years spanning television, stage and film. Arenberg has appeared in more than 30 movies, including Cradle Will Rock, RoboCop 3, Waterworld, Bob Roberts, The Apocalypse, Cross My Heart and the fantasy adventure feature Dungeons & Dragons.

Bitten by the acting bug at age eight when he portrayed David in his Hebrew school play, "Killing Goliath", Arenberg notes that the parable "could be the title of any actor's chances in this game." A native Angeleno, Lee attended Santa Monica high school with "brat packers" Sean Penn, Robert Downey Jr. and Emilio Estevez, and co-wrote a play with Estevez which was directed by Penn. Lee's first professional job was in 1986 at the Mark Taper Forum in "Ghetto", a play directed by Gordon Davidson. Within weeks he was cast in three films, including the role of Norton in the feature Tapeheadsopposite Tim Robbins and John Cusack.

Guest appearances on television began in 1987 with the hit sitcom Perfect Strangers, and have continued with memorable roles such as the parking space-stealing New Yorker on Seinfeld and as the murderous rock promoter opposite Katey Sagal and Sam Kinison in Tales from the Crypt, as well as roles on Arli$$, Friends, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.

Arenberg can also be seen in the role of the notoriously huge studio head, Bobby G., on the controversial syndicated comedy Action opposite series star Jay Mohr. Arenberg names his family and friends as his inspirations, and states that having grown up on Los Angeles' Westside, he was able to see actors as the parents of friends and classmates, not as just as movie stars. "It also gave me an honest assessment of the industry and what I was getting myself into," he laughs.

He credits "fear of failure" as his main motivation, and admires the talents and creativity of such legendary actors Paul Muni, Lon Chaney and Boris Karloff. Lee also credits much of his development as an actor to his participation in the Actors' Gang, one of Los Angeles' oldest theater companies. The Actors' Gang was founded by Lee in 1981 with Tim Robbins and other friends from UCLA. After 20 years as an actor in the group, Lee recently made his writing and directing debut with Foursome, a play about golf, sex and witchcraft.

In his leisure time, Arenberg enjoys golf, cooking, blues harmonica, video games and pitching for his softball team Bubblin' Crude, which is made up of other actors, many of whom are friends from high school.

He is involved with St. Jude's Children's Hospital and other children's health causes, and animal rights organizations, participating regularly in fund raising efforts on behalf of those charitable causes."

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EP#142: Son of Smokeless Fire - An Interview with Andrew Divoff

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:25:28 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with prolific actor Andrew Divoff about Wishmaster, beer, the Wayans brothers, immigrating to the United States, and much more!

Andrew Divoff bio:

"Andrew Daniel Divoff is a Venezuela-born Russian actor and stuntman, best known for playing the evil Djinn in the first two Wishmaster films and the villains Cherry Ganz in Another 48 Hrs., Ernesto Mendoza in A Low Down Dirty Shame, Boris Bazylev in Air Force One, Ivan Sarnoff in CSI: Miami and Mikhail Bakunin in Lost.

He was born on July 2, 1955 in San Tomé, Venezuela. His father is Russian and his mother, who was born in Venezuela, is of Irish descent. He lived in Vilassar de Mar (in Spain) from 1973-77. He lives in the United States. Divoff can speak eight languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Catalan, Portuguese, and Russian. He used to speak Romanian but forgot the language when he had no one with whom to speak it. He also acted in The Hunt for Red October, Air Force One and Toy Soldiers.

Divoff has played many villains in film and on television, usually drug cartel leaders, and is best known for having played the nefarious Djinn in the first two films of the Wishmaster series. His other films include Another 48 Hrs., The Hunt for Red October, A Low Down Dirty Shame, Air Force One and Toy Soldiers. Divoff played the lead role in the Midnight Syndicate's Indie horror flick The Dead Matter. His television guest appearances include The A-Team, JAG and Highlander: The Series. He had a recurring role on Lost as Mikhail Bakunin.

He appeared in "The Cost of Living", and later in "Enter 77" and "Par Avion". He later appeared, in flashbacks, in "One of Us," and reappeared in the episodes "D.O.C.", "The Man Behind the Curtain", "Through the Looking Glass" and "The Package". Divoff's latest work was a recurring role as Ivan Sarnoff on CSI: Miami Season 7 (2008-09). He also appeared in Air Force One.

Divoff is an alumnus of Georgetown University, where he honed his skills in the study of languages, the result seeing him speak eight languages fluently. Andrew is a SAG actor and film producer with more than a hundred movies and television appearances to his credit. He has a driving passion for environmental issues, and has used his celebrity status, putting purpose ahead of profit, for several environmental causes. Andrew is a founder of Verdant Resource, Inc., a flexible purpose corporation dedicated to location, retrieval and provision of resources found throughout planet Earth, and promoting their use in a sustainable way of life employing verdant methods. He is also a partner in a private water utility, Alpine Village Water Company, LLC in Pinyon, California. Divoff was married to Russian actress Raissa Danilova in 1992 but they divorced in 1998. Divoff resides in Los Angeles."

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EP#141: Bathed in Blood and Shadow - An Interview with Anders Hove

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 01:38:46 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with horror icon Anders Hove about becoming Radu Vladislas, growing up in Greenland, theater, drunken sword fights, Romania, and the fate of Subspecies 5!

Anders Hove bio:

"Anders Hove was born in Greenland on the 16th of January 1956 to a mother who was a nurse and a father who worked as a meteorologist. His father was politically involved in Greenland and helped the country work towards the government it has today. Spending most of his childhood there, Anders later moved with his parents to Thisted in Denmark when he was 14 years old. In the 1970s, Anders attended the Royal Academy in Denmark to learn formal acting. Before this he had studied law and economics and had planned on taking over his father's business. In 1980, he married an American dancer and choreographer named Ann Thayer Crosset, and they have two sons together, Anders Ezra and Elliot Todd.

His first real movie role was in the Danish movie In the Middle of the Night (Middle of the Night), in which he played Nalle. After working in Denmark for a time as a stage and screen actor, Anders decided to try his luck on the American front. He and his wife sold their belongings and moved to the States. There he landed parts in shows like "Tales From the Crypt" and the sci-fi movie Critters 4 as 'Rick', the critter-infested ships captain, and the role that many know and remember him for, as the fiendish and obsessive 'Cesar Faison' on the daytime soap opera "General Hospital". He also worked in a Canadian soap opera called "Family Passions" with General Hospital co-star and friend Kin Shriner. Another former co-star on General Hospital, Michael Watson suggested that Anders should play the villainous vampire 'Radu Vladislas' in the Full Moon movie Subspecies. He ended up being in three sequels to the movie during the 90s playing the long-fingered, drooling, infamous Radu. Hove returned to Denmark in the mid 90s and has continued to act there, being a favorite actor of the 'Dogme'-directors, usually playing bad guys."

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EP#140: Aliens and Shakespeare - An Interview with Brian Thompson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 19:35:53 +0000

Join Justin, Daniel, and Angelique as they chat with veteran stage and screen actor Brian Thompson about literature, the stage, screen writing red flags, Mortal Kombat, method acting, and more!

Brian Thompson bio:

"Brian Earl Thompson was born on August 28, 1959 in Ellensburg, Washington. Raised on the Columbia River in Longview, he learned the value of academics and athletics, as the son of two teachers and the second of six siblings. His interest in acting was first sparked during his senior year of high school with the role of the Russian ballet instructor, Boris Kolenkhov, in the comedy "You Can't Take it With You". Under the pretense of attending Central Washington University to play football and study business management, he quietly auditioned for every available play, treading the boards for a dozen school productions, from musicals and operas to the more lighthearted fare of Neil Simon.

Earning a scholarship to the University of California-Irvine, he sailed through a three-year Master of Fine Arts program, learning from such theatrical luminaries as playwright Edward Albee, Robert Cohen and Jerzy Grotoswski, and supplementing his education through work with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. He began to audition theatrically before graduation, and by that time, he had his SAG card, an agent and five professional credits, including James Cameron's The Terminator, where he and Bill Paxton's clothes were forcibly removed by a naked Arnold Schwarzenegger. About a year after Arnold took Brian's clothes, Sylvester Stallone wanted a hack at Brian as well. After seven auditions and a screen test, Brian earned the right to get impaled on a meat hook, then burned alive, Stallone's Cobra. This began a string of credits that has left Thompson in and around some of Hollywood's biggest and most projects.

Brian has tackled two superhero roles as well: first, Conan the Librarian (1999), starring red in the title role, a PBS special to encourage kids to read. He also earned critical acclaim playing the larger-than-life role of Hercules in Jason and the Argonauts. Probably the first role that demanded use of his classical background as well as his 6' 3" muscled frame. Brian says that no gym can claim him as a member, and that his physique is kept honed by years of windsurfing and kitesurfing. Taking a curiously "musical" approach to his craft, the actor continually seeks fresh rhythms for each new role. Brian verifies his well-rounded nature with a resume that lists such special skills as martial arts (black belt Hapkido), piano and sushi rolling. He currently resides at home with his son Jordan and daughter Daphne."

EP#139: Of Mutants and Mercenaries - An interview with Lawrence Bayne

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:04:02 +0000

Join Justin as he chat with voice and screen actor Lawrence Bayne about Pink Floyd, X-Men: The Animated Series, voicing Cable, Disney, and more!

Lawrence Bayne bio:

"Lawrence Bayne is an actor of Scottish and Cree descent known for his roles in film, music videos, television series and as a voiceover actor for animation and video games. As an announcer and narrator, he has presented awards, commentated sporting events and documentaries for CBC Radio, the National Hockey League, National Geographic and others. Bayne is also a singer, poet and musician, and his band is named "Simple Damned Device".

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EP#138: Gotta Catch 'Em All - An Interview with Stuart Zagnit

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 01:49:56 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with veteran voice and stage actor Stuart Zagnit about Little Shop of Horrors, musicals, voicing Professor Oak, the Pokemon phenomenon, and more!

Stuart Zagnit bio:

"Stuart Zagnit (sometimes credited as Stan Hart) is an American voice, film and television actor. He has worked in Broadway, off-Broadway, regional and national tours, television, films, commercials, and voice-overs. Zagnit has worked as a voice actor for 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, and TAJ Productions."

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EP#137: To Wish Upon A Star - An Interview with Raphael Sbarge

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 29 May 2022 21:43:41 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with veteran stage, screen and voice actor Raphael Sbarge about growing up behind the stage, acting methods, breaking into the business, Once Upon A Time, Mass Effect, and more!

Raphael Sbarge bio:

"Raphael Sbarge has been a working actor for more than five decades. Growing up in New York City's Lower East Side, Raphael began working on Sesame Street at the age of four. His did his first Broadway show at 16, opposite Faye Dunaway and his first big film, Risky Business starring Tom Cruise, as he was graduating high school at 18. His mother, Jeanne Button, was a Broadway costume designer and his father, Stephen Sbarge, was an artist, photographer, and documentary filmmaker.

He has performed in theaters all over the country, including at Yale Rep, Long Wharf, Mark Taper, and Kennedy Center. He has performed on stage with Al Pacino, Frank Langella, Gwyneth Paltrow, as well Jason Robards and Colleen Dewhurst in the Bway revival of Ah, Wilderness.

He has been in many successful films, including Independence Day with Will Smith, Pearl Harbor with Ben Affleck and the cult classic Carnosaur for Roger Corman. He will be in the new Universal/Blumhouse film, The Exorcist: Believer, with Ellen Burstyn, Jennifer Nettles, Leslie Odom Jr. and Ann Dowd which opens on Friday, October 13th, 2023.

Raphael's resume includes more than 100 guest appearances and series regular roles on network television shows, including the long-running ABC hit Once Upon a Time as Dr Hopper, Stephen Bochco's Murder in the First for TNT, and The Guardian with Simon Baker, for CBS. He has recurred on many series including Star Trek: Voyager, Dexter, Prison Break, Longmire, 24, among many others. He has done extensive voice work in video games including lead roles in Mass Effect - The New York Times Game of the Year - and its two sequels, as well Knights of the Old Republic, a popular Star Wars game.

As a director, Raphael received his first Emmy nomination for LA Foodways, for PBS. His recent feature film, Only in Theaters, opened in Los Angeles and NYC to critical acclaim, played 80 theaters around the country and is now available on Amazon and on DVD, distributed by Kino Lorber. Other films and series Raphael has directed include The Bird Who Could Fly, The Tricky Part, A Concrete River: Reviving the Waters of Los Angeles, 10 Days in Watts, and more."

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EP#136: Maestro on Elm Street - An Interview with Charles Bernstein

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 14 May 2022 15:56:57 +0000

Join Justin, Daniel, and Angelique as they chat with legendary film composer Charles Bernstein about the Elm Street franchise, the early days of composition, underground Jazz clubs in France, navigating the industry, and more!

Charles Bernstein bio:

Talented, prolific and versatile film composer Charles Bernstein was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

His family moved to Los Angeles when he was young, and he eventually conducted his own orchestral music at age sixteen and later studied composition with Vitorio Giannini and Vincent Persichetti at Juilliard in NYC. Bernstein also attended the University of California; he received an Outstanding Graduate of the College Award, a Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship and a Chancellor's Doctoral Teaching Fellowship while working with American composer Roy Harris.

His impressively eclectic musical style ranges from comedy to drama to action to horror. Bernstein has supplied the scores for a bunch of enjoyably down'n'dirty early drive-in exploitation features: he turned up the funk with "That Man Bolt," went all-out groovy for the "Invasion of the Bee Girls," and kicked out the tuneful swinging country jams on "White Lightning" (a snippet of this score was used in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill Vol. 1," and more extensively in his "Inglorious Basterds"), followed "by Gator," "A Small Town in Texas," and "Nightmare in Badham County." Bernstein's scores in the horror genre are especially chilling and effective: Among his finest fright film scores are "Hex," "Sweet Kill," "The Entity" (this is one of Bernstein's most inspired, inventive and underrated scores; it was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Music), "Cujo," Wes Craven's terrifying classics "A Nightmare on Elm Street," and "Deadly Friend," as well as "April Fool's Day." Moreover, Bernstein has done scores for a large number of made-for-TV movies.

He won an Emmy Award for his score for the "Little Miss Perfect." His scores for "Enslavement" and "The Sea Wolf" were nominated for Emmy Awards while his score for "The Man Who Broke A 1,000 Chains" received a Cable ACE Award nomination for Original Score. Outside of his substantial film and television work, Bernstein has also done music for Off-Broadway theater, modern dance, and the World Festival of Sacred Music, played jazz in the cellars of Paris, and danced and played folk music with the Greeks and gypsies from the Balkans.

His music is frequently heard in hip-hop samples, and is featured in the 2023 Drake/21 Savage hit, "Rich Flex." Moreover, Bernstein has written the acclaimed books "Film Music and Everything Else" and "Movie Music: An Insider's View." He won an ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for his writing on music.

Bernstein has been a former Vice President and long-serving member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors. He is a current Vice President and Board member of the Society of Composers and Lyricists, and is on the Board of Directors of the ASCAP Foundation. In addition, Charles Bernstein has taught on the graduate film scoring faculty at USC and holds an annual film scoring seminar in the summer at UCLA Extension."

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EP#135: Ride Through the Storm - An Interview with Andrew Kavadas

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 10 May 2022 21:52:07 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with stage, screen and voice over actor Andrew Kavadas about medieval history, fantasy fiction, King Arthur and the Knights of Justice, music and more!

Andrew Kavadas bio:

"Andrew Kavadas is a Canadian actor and voice actor who works for Ocean Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is known for R. L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls (2015), The 13th Warrior (1999) and The Accused (1988). Andrew voiced Arthur King in King Arthur and the Knights of Justin - he also voiced Simon Belmont in the Captain N: The Game Master animated series."

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EP#134: Slayer of Slayers - An Interview with Mark Metcalf

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:37:27 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with veteran stage and screen actor Mark Metcalf about theater, Animal House, Twisted Sister, Seinfeld, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and more!

Mark Metcalf bio:

"Mark Metcalf (born March 11, 1946) is an American television and film actor often playing the role of an antagonistic and aggrieved authority figure.

He is best known for his role as sadistic ROTC officer Douglas C. Neidermeyer in the 1978 American comedy film Animal House, a character he later emulated in the 1984 music videos for the songs "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock" by the heavy metal band Twisted Sister.

He is also known for playing the role of The Maestro on two episodes of the sitcom Seinfeld as well as for his recurring role as The Master on the supernatural drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series Angel."

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EP#133: Behind the M.A.S.K. - An Interview with Doug Stone

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:19:39 +0000

Join Justin and Daniel as they chat with veteran voice actor Doug Stone about comedy, impressions, M.A.S.K., Metal Gear, his cat shelter, and more!

Visit Doug’s no-kill cat shelter at the link below and consider donating:

https://www.kittybungalow.org/

Doug Stone bio:

"Doug Stone is a voice actor who is best known for providing the English voice of Psycho Mantis from the popular video game Metal Gear Solid, as well as the voice of Matt Trakker and several other characters in M.A.S.K., and Dragonborg in Beetleborgs Metallix."

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EP#132: Legends of Nosgoth - An Interview with Simon Templeman and Michael Bell

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:51:49 +0000

Join Justin, Daniel, and Marcus as they chat with actors Simon Templeman and Michael Bell about acting, theater, films, Legacy of Kain, remote recording, M.A.S.H, and more!

Simon Templeman bio:

"Simon Templeman is a British actor who is widely known for voicing Kain from the Legacy of Kain video game franchise. He also voiced Doctor Doom from the Fantastic Four animated series, Loghain from Dragon Age, Admiral Han'Gerrel vas Neema from Mass Effect and Gabriel Roman from Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. He had two children with his wife, Rosalind Chao."

Michael Bell bio:

"Michael Bell is an American voice actor who is known for voicing Gleeman Vox from Ratchet: Deadlocked, Raziel from The Legacy of Kain video game series, Chas Finster and Dru Pickles from Rugrats and several Smurfs from The Smurfs cartoon. He also voiced in The Transformers: The Movie, Challenge of the Super Friends, and did live-action acting for several episodes of Star Trek and Dallas."

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EP#131: The Punishment Overdue - An Interview with David Ellefson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 22:24:08 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with bassist David Ellefson about growing up in the Midwest, Megadeth’s early years, Jazz, marching band, the ugly side of touring, and his new projects!

David Ellefson bio:

"David Warren Ellefson (born November 12, 1964) is an American musician, best known for his long tenure as the bassist and backing vocalist for thrash metal band Megadeth across two stints.

Ellefson initially became an accomplished bassist and honed his songwriting skills while leading several of his own bands through the club scene of North America's Midwest region before relocating to Los Angeles. He was then the bassist of Megadeth from 1983 to their breakup in 2002, and again from 2010 to 2021.

Ellefson co-founded the hard rock band the Lucid in 2021 alongside vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), guitarist Drew Fortier (formerly of Bang Tango), and drummer Mike Heller (Fear Factory, Malignancy, Raven). In addition to playing bass guitar in Megadeth and the Lucid, Ellefson had various side projects, which include Temple of Brutality, F5, Killing Machine, and Metal Allegiance."

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EP#130: Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man - An Interview with William B. Davis

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:28:19 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with prolific actor and director William B. Davis about the X-Files, acting methods, radio drama, theater, and his new book!
William B. Davis bio:

"William Bruce Davis (born January 13, 1938) is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as the Cigarette Smoking Man on The X-Files. Besides appearing in many TV programs and movies, he founded his own acting school, the William Davis Centre for Actors Study. In his personal life, he is an avid water-skier, lectures on skepticism at events such as the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry's CSICon, and advocates for action on climate change. In 2011 he published his memoir, Where There's Smoke ... The Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man."

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EP#129: Born of the Black Isle - An Interview with Feargus Urquhart

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 17:48:48 +0000

Join Justin and Daniel as they chat with video game designer and CEO of Obsidian Entertainment Feargus Urquhart about tabletop RPGS, fantasy, science fiction, beta testing classic games, and more!

Feargus Urquhart bio:

"Feargus Urquhart is a Scottish-American video game designer and CEO of Obsidian Entertainment.

Urquhart is best known for his work at Interplay Entertainment, particularly as leader of Black Isle Studios, Interplay's internal role-playing video game division which Urquhart established in 1997. With them, Urquhart worked on the first two Fallout games.

When Interplay ran into financial difficulties and Black Isle's future became uncertain, Urquhart and several other industry veterans departed to found Obsidian Entertainment in 2003."

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EP#128: Straight to the Jugulator - An Interview with Tim "Ripper" Owens

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:10:09 +0000

Join Daniel as he chats with vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens about reuniting with K.K Downing, Transformers, screaming, song writing, navigating the pandemic, and more!

Tim Owens bio:

"Timothy S. "Ripper" Owens (born September 13, 1967) is an American heavy metal singer who currently performs with KK's Priest, Spirits of Fire, the Three Tremors and A New Revenge. He first gained attention as the lead singer of Judas Priest and then Iced Earth. He took the nickname "Ripper" from the Judas Priest song "The Ripper" during his time in the tribute band British Steel.

In 2020, Owens was announced as the frontman for the band KK's Priest, which also features former Judas Priest member KK Downing."

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EP#127: Terror in Tromaville - An Interview with Lloyd Kaufman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:18:00 +0000

Join Justin, Nick, and Angelique as they chat with filmmaker and co-founder of Troma Entertainment Lloyd Kaufman about cinema history, free speech, #shakespearesh!tstorm, The Toxic Avenger, and doing drugs.

Lloyd Kaufman bio:

"Stanley Lloyd Kaufman never really wanted to make movies, he wanted to work in Broadway musicals. During his years in Yale he was introduced to "B" pictures and the works of Roger Corman. Lloyd later got the opportunity to executive-produce a short movie made by a fellow student. The film, called "Rappacini", got him even more interested in movies. He bought his own camera and took it with him to Chad, Africa, were he spent his summer. There, he shot a 15-minute film of a pig being slaughtered. That was his first movie, and was the birth of what was later to become known as Troma Films. He showed the footage of the squealing pig being killed to his family, and their reaction to it made him wonder if making movies that shocked audiences would keep them in their seats to see what would happen next.

He wanted to be a director right then and there, so he got a couple of friends at Yale and made his second movie, The Girl Who Returned. People loved it, and he went straight to work on other films, helping out on projects like Joe, Rocky and Saturday Night Fever.

Lloyd put in a lot of long, hard hours in the film business, just to be in the credits and to get money for his next project, a full-length feature. It was a tribute to Charles Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and the classic era of silent-film comedy. Even though Lloyd hated the movie when it was completed, people seemed to love it. He formed a studio called 15th Street Films with friends and producers Frank Vitale and Oliver Stone. Together, they made Sugar Cookies and Cry Uncle, directed by John G. Avildsen. A friend from Yale, Michael Herz, saw Lloyd in a small scene in "Cry Uncle" and contacted him to try to get into the film business. Kaufman took Herz in, as the company needed some help after Oliver Stone quit to make his own movies. Michael invested in a film they thought would be their biggest hit yet, Schwartz: The Brave Detective (aka "Big Gus, What's the Fuss?"). It turned out to be a huge flop and 15th Street Films was ruined. Lloyd and Michael owed thousands of dollars to producers and friends and family members who had invested in the picture.

Lloyd, trying to find a quick way to pay off the bills, made The Divine Obsession, and with Michael formed Troma Studios, hoping to make some decent movies, since they only owned the rights to films they thought were poor. They were introduced to Joel M. Reed, who had an unfinished movie called "Master Sardu and the Horror Trio". The film was re-edited and completed at Troma Studios (which consisted of just one room) during 1975, re-titled and released in 1976 as Blood Sucking Freaks (aka "Bloodsucking Freaks"). It was enough of a success to enable them to pay the rent so they wouldn't lose the company.

Lloyd later got a call from a theater that wanted a "sexy movie" like The Divine Obsession, but about softball (!). The resulting film, Squeeze Play, used up all the money Troma had earned from "Bloodsucking Freaks" and, as it turned out, no one wanted to see it--not even the theater owner who wanted it made in the first place (he actually wanted a porno movie). Just when things looked their darkest, they got a call from another theater which was scheduled to show a film, but the distributor pulled it at the last minute. Troma rushed "Squeeze Play" right over, and it turned out to be a huge hit. Lloyd, Michael and Troma eventually made millions from it, and had enough money to buy their own building (which remains as Troma Headquarters). Troma then turned out a stream of "sexy" comedies-- Waitress!, The First Turn-On!!, Stuck on You!--but there was a glut of "T&A" films on the market. Lloyd noticed that a lot of comedies were being made and decided to make one, but much different than the rest. After reading an article that claimed horror movies were dead, Lloyd got the idea to combine both horror and comedy, and Troma came up with "Health Club Horror"--later re-titled and released as The Toxic Avenger, a monster hit that finally put Troma on the map.

Lloyd Kaufman and Troma have become icons in the cult-movie world, and Troma has distributed over 1000 films. Lloyd has continued his career as a director in addition to producing, and Troma has turned out such films as Monster in the Closet, Class of Nuke 'Em High, Combat Shock, Troma's War, and Fortress of Amerikkka, and Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead, which follows an army of undead chickens as they seek revenge on a fast food palace."

EP#126: Bound for Hell - An Interview with Barbie Wilde

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:49:29 +0000

Join Justin and crew as they chat with author and actress Barbie Wilde about fiction, Rod Serling, sci-fi, serial killers, Hellraiser, music, and more!

Barbie Wilde bio:

"In pursuit of an acting career, Canadian actress Barbie Wilde moved to London, England many years ago. Wilde has performed in cabaret in Bangkok; traveled to Bombay to appear in the Bollywood blockbuster, 'Janbazz', which also starred Anil Kapoor of 'Slumdog Millionaire' fame; robotically mimed with English TV legends Morecombe and Wise; and danced professionally at the top nightclubs of New York City, London and Amsterdam with the dance/mime group, Shock. She has also appeared as the Female Cenobite in the classic cult horror movie 'Hellbound: Hellraiser II' and as a vicious mugger in 'Death Wish III'.

Wilde has worked as an assistant casting director for the BBC production of 'The Buddha of Suburbia' and as a casting director for MTV's London production of 'The Real World'.

While working as a television presenter/host/scriptwriter, she has appeared in 'The American Hot 100' (Skytrax TV); 'The Morning Show' and 'Supersonic' (Music Box TV); 'The Small Screen', a film review program for London Weekend Television; 'Hold Tight' (where she interview Cliff Richard, Iggy Pop, the B52s and John Lydon); a music show for Granada Television and a live music program, 'The Gig', for London Weekend Television. Barbie also co-presented 'Sprockets' in 1991, a film program for Dandelion Productions that still shows regularly on SKY TV in the UK.

In 2009, Wilde contributed a well-received short story, entitled 'Sister Cilice', to the 'Hellbound Hearts' Anthology (Pocket Books), edited by Paul Kane and Marie O'Regan. The stories in Hellbound Hearts were based on Clive Barker's mythology from his novella 'The Hellbound Heart', the basis for the 'Hellraiser' film franchise.

In 2011-17, Wilde contributed 10 more short stories to different horror and crime anthologies: 'U for Uranophobia' for 'Phobophobia'; 'American Mutant: Hands of Dominion' for 'Mutation Nation'; 'Polyp' for 'The Mammoth Book of Body Horror' (reprinted in 'The Unspoken' in 2013); 'A is for Alpdrücke' for 'The Demonologia Biblica'; 'Zulu Zombies' for 'Bestiarum Vocabulum' (reprinted in Gorezone #29); 'The Cilicium Pandoric' for Gorezone #30; 'Mr Duggin's Stigmata', 'Botophobia' for 'Phobophobias', 'Blue Eyes' for 'Green and Pleasant Land' and "Patient K" (Dark Discoveries Magazine and Demain Publishing).

Wilde's first novel, 'The Venus Complex', a fictionalized diary of a serial killer, was published by Comet Press in late 2012. America's best-selling horror magazine, Fangoria, has called Wilde "one of the finest purveyors of erotically charged horror fiction around".

In 2015, SST Publications published a full color, illustrated short horror story collection called 'Voices of the Damned', which contained 9 of Wilde's stories to date, plus two previously unpublished ones. All the stories in the collection were accompanied by top artists of the horror genre, such as Clive Barker, Nick Percival, Daniele Serra, Vincent Sammy, Ben Baldwin, Tara Bush, Steve McGinnis and Eric Gross. Publishers Weekly gave the book a starred review, calling it "...a delight for the darker senses, this is a satisfying triumph in a befitting, unforgiving, style. "

In early 2018, Wilde joined forces with director, writer and composer Chris Alexander ('Blood for Irina', 'Queen of Blood', 'Female Werewolf', 'Blood Dynasty', 'Space Vampire') to co-produce and co-write a horror film called 'Blue Eyes', based on a short story by Wilde.

In November 2018, Comet Press released the audio book of The Venus Complex, narrated by Hellraiser horror icon, Doug Bradley."

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EP#125: On the Order of the Gash - An Interview with Simon Bamford

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:20:22 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor Simon Bamford about Clive Barker, Hellraiser, Nightbreed, theater, Peter Vincent, and more!

Simon Bamford bio:

"Simon Bamford is an English film, television and stage actor. He is well known for playing the Butterball Cenobite in Hellraiser in 1987 and its sequel Hellbound: Hellraiser II in 1988.

Simon graduated from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in 1981. At the Young Vic in London, he played Ernst Robel in Spring Awakening, At the Chichester Festival Theatre he played opposite Nicholas Parsons and Ruthie Henshall as 'Gabby' in Follow the Star, In Cairo and Bucharest he performed in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) and played Roy in Neville's Island. He played the Butterball Cenobite in the first two Hellraiser films.

He also created and played the role of Ohnaka in Clive Barker's film Nightbreed. In 2009, he played Derek in Book of Blood for Matador Pictures, Gary in Dead of the Nite shot in Cardiff and is currently filming the season finale to Dark Ditties presents ‘Stained’ and the anthology film Mosaic. On television, he can be seen in the SKY TV 'Better Effect' commercials.

In 2000, he won actor of the year award for his portrayal of Pip in Great Expectations at the Vasa Theatre in Stockholm, and has also designed and directed several international tours including The Big Day in Sofia, Qatar and Dubai as well as Educating Rita in Kuala Lumpur. In 2004 he took a production of Shirley Valentine to Karachi to help raise money for a new school."

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EP#124: Transmissions From Planet Irk - An Interview with Richard Steven Horvitz

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:52:49 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with comedian and voice actor Richard Steven Horvitz about Broadway, improv, Power Rangers, Invader Zim, sitcoms, and more!

Richard Steven Horvitz bio:

Richard Horvitz began acting professionally at the age of 10. As a child, he appeared in numerous stage productions. Among the most notable, the musical "Oliver!", starring Dick Shawn and Stubby Kaye. Also as a child, Richard starred in numerous commercials and made many television guest appearances on such shows as Diff'rent Strokes, Head of the Class, You Can't take it with you, Rags to Riches and many more.

As an adult, Richard attended UCLA before leaving to star in the TBS original TV series Safe at Home. In 1987, Richard starred along with Mark Harmon and Kirstie Alley in the Carl Reiner-directed film, Summer School, for Paramount Studios. Most recently, Richard co-starred in the Warner Bros. film, The Informant! as Matt Damon's attorney, "Bob Zaideman".

In 2011, Richard can be seen, alongside Steve Carell, in Crazy, Stupid, Love.. Other notable films include Race to Space, The Legend of Galgameth for the Disney Channel and also the film Storm, starring Martin Sheen. Richard also continues to make guest appearances on television, including numerous appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

Fans of animation will recognize many of Richard's iconic characters, including "Zim" on Nickelodeon's Invader ZIM, "Billy" on Cartoon Networks' The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy ("The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy"), "Dagget" on Nickelodeon's The Angry Beavers and many more. Video game titles include, "Psychonauts", "Destroy All Humans", "Kinectimals", "Metal Gear Solid 4" "Ratchet and Clank: Crack in Time" and many other games. Savvy viewers will also recognize Richard as the "Green Grapes" in the Fruit of the Loom commercials."

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EP#123: Disovering the Final Frontier - An Interview with David Ajala

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:47:24 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor David Ajala about Star Trek: Discovery, The Royal Shakespeare Company, the art of acting, Heath Ledger and The Dark Knight!

David Ajala bio:

David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is a British actor. He is known for his roles as Manchester Black in Supergirl (2018–2019), Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers (2018), and Cleveland "Book" Booker in Star Trek: Discovery (2020–2024).

David Ajala was born in Hackney, London. He is of Nigerian Yoruba origin. He trained at the Anna Scher Theatre. In an interview for Interview Magazine Ajala said: "When I went to secondary school, my maths teacher said I had way too much energy and was too mischievous. He tried to convince me that if I did acting, I'd be popular with the girls."

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EP#122: To The Skies - An Interview with Joakim Broden

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:22:09 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with Sabaton vocalist Joakim Broden about the new album The War To End All Wars, history, touring, film, and more!

Joakim Broden bio:

"Joakim "Jocke" Brodén (born 5 October 1980) is a Swedish musician who is the lead vocalist, keyboardist and occasional third guitarist of the power metal band Sabaton. He and bassist Pär Sundström formed the band in 1999."

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EP#121: Tactical Espionage Action - An Interview with David Hayter

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:45:05 +0000

Join Justin, Daniel, and Jason as they chat with writer, director and voice of Solid Snake David Hayter about Metal Gear Solid, Watchmen, Alan Moore, comics, and more!

David Hayter bio:

"David Hayter was born on February 6, 1969 in Santa Monica, California, USA as David Bryan Hayter. He is known for writing the screenplays to X-Men (2000), X-Men 2 (2003), and Watchmen (2009). He is best known as the voice of Solid Snake in the English versions of the Metal Gear Solid franchise."

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EP#120: Words from the Weed Wizard - An Interview with Chris Bennett

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:37:16 +0000

Join Justin, Daniel and David as they chat with author and researcher Chris Bennett about Aleister Crowley, monster movies, the hermetic brotherhood of Luxor, and his book Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs and the Occult!

Chris Bennett bio:

"Chris Bennett has been researching the historical role of cannabis in the spiritual life of humanity for more than a three decades. He is co-author of Green Gold the Tree of Life: Marijuana in Magic and Religion (1995); Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible (2001); and author of Cannabis and the Soma Solution (2010); Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal herbs and the Occult (2018); and Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World (2023) . He has also contributed chapters on the the historical role of cannabis in spiritual practices in books such as The Pot Book (2010), Entheogens and the Development of Culture (2013), Seeking the Sacred with Psychoactive Substances (2014), One Toke Closer to God (2017), Cannabis and Spirituality (2016) and Psychedelics Reimagined (1999). Bennett’s research has received international attention from the BBC , Guardian, Sunday Times, Washington Post, Vice and other media sources. He currently resides in Nova Scotia, Canada."

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EP#119: Keeper of the Gates - An Interview with Jeff Black

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 21:33:31 +0000

Join Justin and Nick as they chat with musician Jeff Black of Gatekeeper and Encloaked about Final Fantasy, heavy metal, music production, and fantasy fiction!

Jeff Black bio:

"Musician, Producer, Educator.
Founding member of GATEKEEPER and ENCLOAKED."

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EP#118: Welcome to Wonderland - An Interview with Lisa Wilcox

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:34:07 +0000

Join Justin and crew as they chat with actress Lisa Wilcox about working the stage, Jonathan Frakes, Robert Englund, and becoming the Dream Master!

Lisa Wilcox bio:

Wilcox was born in Columbia, Missouri. In 1984, Wilcox made her film debut in Gimme an 'F'. From 1985 to 1987, Wilcox guest starred on the television series Hardcastle and McCormick (1985), You Again? (1986), CBS Schoolbreak Special (1987), Valerie's Family: The Hogans (1987), Mr. Belvedere (1987), and MacGyver (1987). In 1988, Wilcox guest starred on the television series It's a Living and Hotel before portraying Alice Johnson in the fantasy horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.

In 1989, Wilcox had a recurring role on Knots Landing as Ellen and guest starred on Something Is Out There before reprising her role as Alice in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child.

The same year, Wilcox portrayed Yuta in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation called "The Vengeance Factor".

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EP#117: The Crystal Calls - An Interview with Kyle McNeil

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:19:19 +0000

Join Justin and Nick as they chat with musician Kyle McNeil of Seven Sisters and Phantom Spell about Baldur’s Gate, JRPGS, science fiction, Shadow of a Fallen Star, metal, and more!

Kyle McNeil bio:

"Kyle is a UK-based metal guitarist & vocalist of heavy metal bands Seven Sisters and Phantom Spell. He is also the owner of Wizard Tower Studios."

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EP#116: Return of the Shape - An Interview with Dwight Little

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 07:46:23 +0000

Join Justin and Nick as they chat with director Dwight Little about the Halloween franchise, resurrecting Michael Myers, television vs. film, and managing personalities on set!

Dwight Little bio:

"Dwight Hubbard Little (born January 13, 1956) is an American film and television director, known for directing the films Marked for Death, Rapid Fire, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, Murder at 1600 and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. He has also directed several episodes of acclaimed television series such as 24, Prison Break, Dollhouse, Bones and Nikita. Little was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He studied film at USC."

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EP#115: Guardian of the Night - An Interview with Jonathan Stark

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:46:01 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with veteran actor Jonathan Stark about Fright Night, Billy Cole, the House franchise , and Tom Holland’s new comic!

Jonathan Stark bio:

Gordon Johnston "Jonathan" Stark (born February 16, 1955) is an American television producer, writer, and actor.

Stark created, along with his writing partner, Tracy Newman, the sitcom According to Jim and won an Emmy for his co-writing on "The Puppy Episode" in which Ellen DeGeneres's character Ellen Morgan came out of the closet on Ellen in 1997.

As an actor, he is best known for playing the vampire bodyguard and servant Billy Cole in Fright Night (1985), Sergeant Krieger in Project X (1987), and Charlie in House II: The Second Story"

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EP#114: Of High Strangeness and Brass Beats - An Interview with Joshua Cutchin

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:09:07 +0000

Join Justin and David as they chat with author, researcher and musician Joshua Cutchin about fairy folklore, alien abductions, cryptids, film, and mastering the tuba!

Joshua Cutchin bio:

"JOSHUA CUTCHIN has appeared on a wide variety of paranormal programs discussing his work, including Coast to Coast AM and the hit History Channel television show 'Ancient Aliens.'

He is the author of seven critically-acclaimed books: 2015's 'A Trojan Feast: The Food and Drink Offerings of Aliens, Faeries, and Sasquatch' (translated into Spanish as 'Banquete Troyano'); 2016's 'The Brimstone Deceit: An In-Depth Examination of Supernatural Scents, Otherworldly Odors, & Monstrous Miasmas'; 2018's 'Thieves in the Night: A Brief History of Supernatural Child Abductions'; and 2020's 'Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon,' Volumes I & II, with Timothy Renner. In 2022, he released his two-part masterwork: 'Ecology of Souls: A New Mythology of Death & the Paranormal.'

2023 marked the release of his first fictional novel, 'Them Old Ways Never Died,' as well as his curated collection of essays, 'Fairy Films: Wee Folk on the Big Screen.'

Joshua has been invited to speak at Georgia MUFON Events, the International Fortean Organization's FortFests (MD 2016 & 2019), X-Filers United! conference (RI 2019), ConCarolinas (NC 2019-2021), Strange Realities Conference (TN 2019-2023), East West Bookshop, Tewksbury Public Library's Fright Nights (2020), Morbid Anatomy (2022), Phenomenacon (2020, hosted by Greg & Dana Newkirk), the Worldwide Metaphysical Tribe (IL 2022), The Midwest Conference on the Unknown (MO 2022), DragonCon (GA 2022-2023), Archives of the Impossible (TX 2023), and An Inquiry Into Anomalous Experiences & the Phenomenon (NYC 2023)."

Visit Joshua Cutchin’s official website here!

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EP#113: March of the Motorcycle Man - An Interview with Biff Byford

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 21:52:33 +0000

Join Tommy Clark and Walter Ball of the Necrocasticon Podcast as they fill-in for Justin to chat with legendary vocalist Biff Byford about Saxon, Carpe Diem, heavy metal, medieval history, Indian food, Transformers, and everything in between!

Biff Byford bio:

Peter Rodney "Biff" Byford (born 15 January 1951) is an English singer best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Saxon.

Byford was born in Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire, the youngest of four children to Ernest Charles and Irene Byford. He has a brother, a half-sister from his father's side, Enid, who is 20 years older than him and a half-brother Michael from his mother.

Byford was just 11 years old when his mother died. "Being so young," he says, "it was a crushing blow. But that, I think, is when that will to survive was built in."

Only two years later his father, whom Byford describes as a violent alcoholic, suffered a terrible accident while at work at a textile mill, losing an arm after it was entangled in a piece of heavy machinery.

He joined a youth club band at 14. When he was 15, in 1966, having left school to work as a junior carpenter, his first steady girlfriend, Linda, fell pregnant. They were promptly married. But the marriage didn't last, even though the couple had two children.

At 18, in 1969, he was employed at the Shuttle Eye pit at Flockton, near Huddersfield. At six-foot-one, he was considered too tall to work underground, in tunnels only three feet high. So instead he worked in the boiler house, manning a giant steam engine that drew up the coal from a mile deep."

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EP#112: Knightcap with the Night Crawler - An Interview with Nigel Bennett

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 20:18:07 +0000

Join Justin, Daniel, and Angelique as they chat with veteran actor Nigel Bennett about theater, Forever Knight, film, Guillermo del Toro, and vampires!

Nigel Bennett bio:

"An accomplished theatre actor, Mr. Bennett appeared on the British stage for fifteen years before moving to Canada in 1986. During this time, he starred in "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole" at the Wyndhams Theatre in London's West End. He also performed in "Ghosts", "Private Lives" and "Rookery Nook" at such theaters as the Haymarket Theatre in Leicester, the Crucible Theatre, the Bristol Old Vic and the King's Head Theatre Club, as well as many seasons on the stages of Canterbury, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield in England.

From 1992-1996, he starred as the powerful and seductive "Lucien LaCroix" in the Gemini-nominated television series, Forever Knight. In 1995, he received the prestigious Gemini Award for his role in the series, and it was on this show where he made his directorial debut.

His feature film work includes co-starring with Gene Hackman in Narrow Margin, The Outside Chance of Maximilian Glick, a poignant drama that was voted Best New Film at both the Toronto Festival of Festivals and the Vancouver International Film Festival in 1988, Legends of the Fall starring Brad Pitt, Murder at 1600 starring Wesley Snipes, Top of the Food Chain, a science fiction feature that premiered at the 1998 Toronto Film Festival and The Skulls starring Craig T. Nelson."

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EP#111: We Wanna Rock - An Interview with Dee Snider

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:42:40 +0000

Join Henry as he fills in for Justin and chats with metal legend Dee Snider about censorship, finding inspiration during the pandemic, his new album Leave A Scar, and working with George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher!

Dee Snider bio:

Daniel Snider (born March 15, 1955) is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. The band's song "We're Not Gonna Take It" reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and was ranked No. 47 on 100 Greatest 80's Songs. Snider later formed and was the lead singer in the heavy metal bands Desperado, Widowmaker, and SMFs (Sick Mother Fuckers). He also released several solo albums. Snider was ranked #83 in the Hit Paraders Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time."

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EP#110: Stay A While and Listen - An Interview with Michael Gough

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 20:35:32 +0000

Join Justin as Jason as they chat with veteran voice actor Michael Gough about Diablo, Deckard Cain, Rock ‘n Roll, inspiration, and everything in between!

Michael Gough bio:

"Michael J. Gough is an American voice actor from San Jose, California who is known for voicing Shrek in various games and Commissioner James Gordon from Batman: Arkham Origins. He also voiced Gnasty Gnorc from Spyro the Dragon and other video games and cartoons such as Winnie the Pooh and Diablo."

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EP#109: You're In For A Scare - An Interview with Tim Jacobus

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:25:58 +0000

Join Justin and Nick as they chat with legendary Goosebumps cover artist Tim Jacobus about creativity, inspiration, digital illustration versus traditional, R.L. Stine, and things that go bump in the night!

Tim Jacobus bio:

"Tim Jacobus (born April 21, 1959) is an American artist best known for illustrating the covers for nearly one hundred books in R. L. Stine's Goosebumps series. He has done over three hundred book covers and paintings for various different series, novels and video games. He currently resides in New Jersey, doing most of his art digitally.

He attended the Spectrum Institute for the Advertising Arts in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey."

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EP#108: Taking Over the World - An Interview with Rob Paulsen

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 00:33:28 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with veteran voice actor Rob Paulsen about music, creativity, passion, funny voices, and more!

Rob Paulsen bio:

"Robert Paulsen is an American voice actor and singer from Detroit, Michigan. He is known for voicing Raphael in the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, Yakko Warner in Animaniacs, Pinky in Pinky and the Brain, Carl Wheezer in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Hadji in Jonny Quest, Donatello in the 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, Party Juju and Tlaloc in Tak and the Power of Juju, P.J. in Goof Troop and A Goofy Movie and Peck in Barnyard. He is also the host of a voice over talk show called "Talkin' Toons with Rob Paulsen".

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EP#107: The Mr. X Files - An Interview with Steven Williams

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 01:17:48 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with prolific character actor Steven Williams about the civil rights movement, 1960’s Chicago, theater, the X-files, Supernatural, and keeping it real!

Steven Williams bio:

"Steven Williams is an American actor in films and television. He is known for his roles as Captain Adam Fuller on 21 Jump Street, Lt. Jefferson Burnett on The Equalizer, Det. August Brooks on L.A. Heat, X on The X-Files, Russell "Linc" Lincoln in Linc's, and Rufus Turner in Supernatural."

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EP#106: Full Moon Fever - An Interview with Charles Band

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:59:52 +0000

Join Justin, Daniel, and Angelique as they chat with prolific producer, filmmaker and founder of Full Moon Features Charles Band about his new biography Confessions of a Puppet Master, castles, VHS, and Gary Busey!

Charles Band bio:

"Charles Band is a writer, producer, director and publisher. He was born on December 27, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, as Charles Robert Band. His father was producer and director Albert Band and his brother is composer Richard Band.

Band has been writing, producing and directing films in the horror, science fiction, fantasy and comedy genres since the 1970s both for other company's and with his own studios, Empire Pictures and Full Moon Features. He was instrumental in ushering in the home video boom of the early 1980s with his companies Meda (later renamed Media Home Entertainment) and Wizard Video, the latter imprint which was responsible for being among the first entities to distribute European horror movies from such now celebrated filmmakers as Jess Franco and Lucio Fulci.

Band is perhaps best known for his work with Empire Pictures, making such pictures as Ghoulies, The Dungeonmaster, Terrorvision, Re-Animator and From Beyond and later, with Full Moon Features making films like Puppetmaster, Doctor Mordrid, Subspecies, Pit and the Pendulum, Castle Freak and many more.

Despite the changes in the home video and theatrical film marketplaces, Band has never stopped making and distributing movies. Many of his classic Full Moon pictures can be found on his Full Moon Streaming channel and now on the Full Moon Amazon channel. Band also distributes hundreds of his own and other filmmakers movies on DVD and Blu-ray via Full Moon Direct, along with a myriad toys and related Full Moon universe merchandise.

Recent Full Moon Features productions include Evil Bong High 5, Trophy Heads, Killjoy's Psycho Circus, Ravenwolf Towers and Puppetmaster: Axis Termination."

EP#105: Don't Want To Dream No More - An Interview with Mick Strawn

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:48:53 +0000

Join Justin and crew as they chat with production designer and special effects artist Mick Strawn about breaking the law, building tree-houses, Dokken, Dream Warriors, and getting shit done!

Mick Strawn bio:

"Mick Strawn is known as an Production Design, Art Direction, Special Effects, Co-Producer, Production Designer, and Set Designer."

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EP#104: Children of the Night - An Interview with Matthew Mungle

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 20:24:54 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with Academy Award Winning make-up and special effects artists Matthew Mungle about classic monsters, Mausoleum, Silver Bullet, Dracula, and more!

Matthew Mungle bio:

"Academy Award winner Matthew W. Mungle is regarded as one of Hollywood's premier Make-up Effects & Prosthetic Artists. With over 250 film and television projects to his credit, Matthew has earned accolades and recognition as one of the industry's top masters of Makeup Effects Illusionist.

Born in Durant, Oklahoma in 1956, Matthew was one of five children born to Atoka dairy farmer Jene and Becky Mungle. As a boy he recalls seeing Frankenstein, Dracula and The Mummy. In 1964 with the release of The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao and The List of Adrian Messenger, Matthew credits the films as having been his greatest influence and deciding factor in becoming a Make-up Effects Artist. He was fascinated with the make-up, often "borrowing" his mother's cosmetics to create his own version of horror. In 1968, a film that would revolutionize make-up effects and further impact the small-town boy from Atoka was the release, Planet of the Apes. It is hard to say how many times Matthew saw the film. What he did know was that he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his idols, namely Lon Chaney, Sr., Jack Pierce and John Chambers, who won the Academy Award for the specialized make-up creations for Planet of the Apes. As he got older, he would learn from books and magazines such as Richard Corson's Stage Make-up & Dick Smith's Do It Yourself Monster Make-up Handbook and would send away for theatrical make-up from New York and Dallas specialty stores - experimenting with face casts and prosthetics on willing family members and friends. Although his parents thought it was a phase he would soon outgrow, Matthew knew differently.

Return of the Planet of the Apes was released when he was a sophomore in High School and he encouraged the owner of the local movie theatre to let him dress up as one of the chimpanzees to promote the film. Not only did he dress and act the part but also created his own prosthetic make-up. The realism was so startling to the small town of Atoka, that many thought Hollywood had sent an actor to hype the film! Matthew would continue to promote films at the Thompson Theatre in Atoka by applying his own make-up and costumes until he graduated from High School.

Although his sights were still on Hollywood, at his father's insistence, he applied and was accepted into Oklahoma State University as a theatre arts major in 1975 after graduating from Atoka High School. Working with props and make-up for various productions, Matthew eagerly absorbed the educational tools being given.

Matthew finally arrived in Hollywood in December 1977 after applying and being accepted into Joe Blasco's Make-up Center - the premier academy responsible for training many of the film and television industry's elite Make-up Artists. "From the very beginning, Matthew showed exceptional talent!" claims Blasco, whose own career as a top make-up artist turned educator, has been instrumental in graduating Academy Award winners. "I instinctively knew that Matthew had what it takes to become a success in this business. His dedication to the art form and rapid ability to master the craft led me to hire him as an instructor following his graduation from my school in 1978. He stayed on-staff as a teacher until his own popularity as a working make-up artist became too demanding."

Matthew credits Joe Blasco with his professional start & as mentor in the industry. "I was a sponge, absorbing every ounce of knowledge I could. Whether learning the techniques of beauty make-up or casting molds and working with prosthetics, I wanted to be as versatile as I could". Today, Matthew is a veteran voice to up-and-coming artists hoping to find their own niche in the industry. "If you want to be a working make-up artist, then you should learn and perfect all areas of the craft".

Matthew's professional career began on low-budget projects such as The Dorm That Dripped Blood, The Kindred, War Party, The Guardian & Navy Seals which taught him to think quickly on his feet and how to be a great department head Make-up Artist. Matthew joined I.A. Local 706 in the summer of 1989 and passed his test to become a Journeyman Make-up Artist in early 1990. His first major film was working with Ve Neil on Edward Scissorhands in 1990. Matthew has accumulated an impressive list of credits and an equally impressive genre of box office successes including: Bram Stoker's Dracula, earning him an Oscar in 1992 with Michelle Burke & Greg Cannom; Schindler's List, giving him another nomination in 1993 with Christina Smith & Judy Cory; creating Arnold's pregnancy stomach in the comedy spoof Junior; tackling special make-up effects for Outbreak, Congo, Primal Fear, and aging James Woods to 72 in Ghosts of Mississippi, which earned Deborah Lamia Denaver & him his 3rd Oscar nomination in 1996. His transformation of Glenn Close and Janet McTeer in Albert Nobbs earned Lynn Johnson, Martial Corneville & him his fourth Oscar nomination in 2011.

Matthew's expertise in prosthetic aging & character make-up created a vast field of job opportunities in both film and TV --- HBO's Citizen Cohn, starring James Woods and earning him his first Emmy in 1993 along with Deborah Lamia Denaver, Lynne Eagan & John Jackson. Another nomination followed in 1997 for Miss Evers' Boys. Two more nominations were earned in 1998 --- TNT's Wallace and ABC's Oliver Twist and in 1999 for his work on TNT's Houdini. In 2000, Matthew was one of the first recipient of Local 706's first annual Guild Make-up and Hair Award for his work on ABC's The Beat Goes On.

In 2000, Matthew was hired on X-Files for special make-up and prosthetic designs. A coup to his already long list of credits, Matthew entered the show's 8th season and promptly won an Emmy in 2001 for the episode, Dead Alive. Shortly after the X-Files series ended Matthew was hired to work on CBS's C.S.I. Miami and Presidio Med. Even with a demanding schedule, Matthew found time to work on TNT's Door-to-Door, which earned him an Emmy in 2003. In 2006, Matthew took home his fourth Emmy for his work in HBO's final episode of Six Feet Under and in 2008, Matthew earned his fifth & sixth Emmy for Tracey Ullman's State of the Union and John Adams. To date Matthew has been honored with 26 Emmy nominations. Matthew finished his 11-year run creating graphic make-up effects for C.S.I. Las Vegas (CBS) in July 2015. With a full film and TV schedule, Matthew continued his work on NCIS (CBS) & Salem (WGN).

His impressive list of film credits include such box office hits as creating Brendan Fraser's many character looks in Bedazzled, Pay it Forward with Kevin Spacey, Red Dragon, Daredevil, Anchorman, The Punisher, House of D with Robin Williams, Skeleton Key, Polar Express, The Omen, X-Men:The Last Stand, Midnight Meat Train, The Bucket List, Inception, The Tempest, The Change-Up, What to Expect When You're Expecting and Lee Daniel's THE Butler aging Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey along with creating historical Presidents on well-known Actors with the talent assistants of Douglas Noe.

One of Matthew's many creative challenges started in 2003 with the hit Broadway show Wicked, producing the prosthetic face masks and prosthetics for the production's various characters. Balancing his film and TV projects, Matthew continued his work for the show's Broadway production & U.S. tours.

In 1999, Matthew conducted a 3-day seminar on advanced prosthetics for Screen Training Ireland in Dublin and in June 2000 was a featured guest lecturer aboard the Q.E.II during a cross-Atlantic vacation from South Hampton, England to New York.

He's appeared on a wide variety of TV shows including Discovery Channel's Mega Movie Magic where he aged a 12-year-old girl into an 80-year-old woman! BBC's Talk of the Town, a highly rated and popular London-based magazine shows. He has been interviewed for Turner Entertainment Report, E! Entertainment News, The Morning Show, FX Dailies, CNN, Good Day L.A. and Japan's CH. 5 News Networks. His interviews can also be seen on the behind-the-scenes trailer for the 8th and 9th season episodes of X-Files for video and DVD release, CSI behind-the-scenes on DVD release and, Inside Edition, Entertainment Tonight & CBS Sunday Morning. Matthew and his Husband of 41 years, John Jackson, closed their North Hollywood studio/lab in May of 2017 in and moved to Lago Vista, Texas outside Austin to retire. Matthew has set up a smaller studio in an old police station and after 40 years as a Professional Make-up Artist, continues to create prosthetic designs for Glenn Close, Robert De Niro & Tracey Ullman. He conducts educational seminars at Brick in the Yard in Dallas, Texas and contributed to the 3rd addition of Todd Debreceni's Special Make-up Effects book. He also contributed to the newest, 11th edition, Richard Corson's Stage Make-up Book (Matthew learned from when he was young) and shared over 20 different step by step procedures to the 470 page book with Jim Glavan. The book won the USITT 2021 Oscar G Brockett Golden Pen Award for significant publications in the field of design, technology and management.

In the spring of 2019, Glenn Close called Matthew to design and create the prosthetics for her character as Mamaw on the critically acclaimed Ron Howard film Hillbilly Elegy (2020). The prosthetics were applied on set by Eryn Mekash Kruger and Jamie Hess."

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EP#103: Call of the Cauldron - An Interview with Cauldron Born

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 08:18:51 +0000

Join Justin and Daniel as they chat with Howie K. Bentley and Matthew Knight of Cauldron Born about Legacy of Atlantean Kings, The Snake-Man’s Bane, The Haunted Abbey Mythos, and werewolves!

Howie Bentley bio:

"Howie K. Bentley writes sword and sorcery, interplanetary adventure, and dark occult fantasy tales. His influences range from Robert E. Howard, Karl Edward Wagner, and Edgar Rice Burroughs to Arthur Machen, H. P. Lovecraft, and Clive Barker.

Another of Howie K. Bentley’s characters is Argantyr Fenris: a barbarian king who transforms into a werewolf. Thorn and Argantyr appear together in “The Heart of the Betrayer” published in DMR Books’s SWORDS OF STEEL II (2016). Howie’s latest Argantyr story is featured in CIRSOVA issue # 4 (Winter 2016)."

Matthew Knight bio:

"Matthew is a writer of Sword and Sorcery fiction and vocalist behind heavy metal bands Eternal Winter and Cauldron Born."

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EP#102: Howl of the Demon Wind - An Interview with Jeff Farley

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 06:03:40 +0000

Join Justin, Daniel, and Angelique as they chat with make-up and special effects artist Jeff Farley about stop motion animation, Full Moon Features, Demon Wind, and classic horror!

Jeff Farley bio:

Jeffrey S. Farley is known as an Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects, Makeup Supervisor, and Prosthetic Supervisor. He has worked on special effects for over 200 films over several decades."

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EP#101: Maintaining the Course - An Interview with Mick Garris

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 05:51:07 +0000

Join Justin, Daniel, and Angelique as they chat with director, writer, and Master of Horror Mick Garris about Ray Bradbury, Rod Serling, Stephen King, creativity, short fiction, the Post Mortem Podcast, and his recently released autobiography!

Mick Garris bio:

"Born in Santa Monica, California, on December 4, 1951, Mick Garris grew up with his mother in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Van Nuys from age 12, following his parents' divorce. Garris was making his own 8mm home movies around that time, and when he got older be became a freelance critic for a number of film and music celebrities. He wrote publications for various bands and movies for newspapers and magazines like "The San Diego Door", "The Los Angewles Herald-Examiner", "Cinefantastique" and "Starlog" through the 1970s.

For eight years he was the lead singer in a band called The Horsefeathers Quintet, which disbanded in 1976. In 1977 Garris was hired as a receptionist in George Lucas' newly formed company Star Wars Corporation where, through industry contacts, he created and served as the on-screen host for a Los Angeles cable access interview program show called "Fastasy Film Festival," which aired on L.A.'s legendary Z-Channel. Guests included filmmakers like John Landis, Joe Dante, John Carpenter and Steven Spielberg and actors like William Shatner and Christopher Lee.

In 1980 Garris worked as a press agent for the newly merged Pickwick-Maslansky-Koeninsberg agency. He also began making a name for himself with photographing and directing "making-of..." features for such films as Scanners, The Howling, Halloween II, The Thing and Videodrome. In 1982 Garris was hired by MCA/Universal to write the script for Coming Soon, which was a collection of horror movie trailers featuring Jamie Lee Curtis as the hostess and directed by John Landis. While struggling to find more work, Garris was hired by Steven Spielberg to be one of the writers and story editors for Spielberg's sci-fi anthology series Amazing Stories. Garris worked as as an editor again for Spielberg in the sci-fi fantasy *batteries not included. He also wrote screenplays for more horror anthology TV shows, from Freddy's Nightmares to a stint on the HBO cable series Tales from the Crypt, as well as co-writer on the screenplays for The Fly II and the 'Stephen Sommers' remake The Mummy. Garris wrote and directed Psycho IV: The Beginning as a prequel to the Anthony Perkins "Psycho" films, featuring Perkins in his fourth (and last) appearance as Norman Bates. Co-starring with Perkins was Henry Thomas (from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial fame), whom Garris hired to play young Norman. That same year Garris was approached by MCA/Universal to create a syndicated TV series about werewolves which was to be based on the hit John Landis film An American Werewolf in London. The resulting series, She-Wolf of London, ran for two seasons.

In 1992 Garris directed an original screenplay by Stephen King, Sleepwalkers. The following year Garris received story and screenplay credit for the comic horror film Hocus Pocus, and the year after that he took the reins at the request of Stephen King for the six-hour mini-series The Stand based on King's best-selling horror novel. The mini-series, which had a grueling 20-month shooting schedule, was one of the most-watched shows of 1994. Garris and King again teamed up for a three-part made-for-TV rewriting of King's novel, The Shining. Later that year Garris oversaw the directing for Quicksilver Highway, based on a pair of horror stories by King and Clive Barker. Garris directed Höst (later changed to "Virtual Obsession"), based on a novel by Peter James, with a screenplay written by P.G. Sturges, about a computer genius stalked by a female colleague bent on digitizing her consciousness. Taking a break from horror films, Garris directed The Judge, an adaption of the mystery novel by Steve Martini. Garris and Stephen King reunited for Riding the Bullet, directed by Garris and written by King, based on an internet short short about a hitchhiker being picked up by a soul-searching angel of death driving a 1959 Plymouth. They also collaborated on Desperation, based on King's 1997 horror novel.

In 2005 Garris was able to assemble a group of his fellow horror film directors in the anthology horror series Masters of Horror, which he created and executive-produced. Garris' own contribution, "Chocolate", was based on his own short story, written 20 years earlier."

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EP#100: Beyond the Final Frontier - An Interview with Jonathan Frakes

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 03:44:32 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and director Jonathan Frakes about literature, theater, deep space, and Beyond Belief!

Jonathan Frakes bio:

"Jonathan Scott Frakes was born in Bellefonte, central Pennsylvania. He is the son of Doris J. (Yingling) and Dr. James R. Frakes, a professor. His parents moved with Jonathan and his younger brother Daniel to Bethlehem in eastern Pennsylvania. There, his father taught English at Lehigh University, where he held the Fairchild chair in American Literature until his passing in 2002. Frakes is of German, and some English, ancestry.

While growing up Jonathan was introduced to jazz by his father and started playing the trombone when he was in fourth grade. As a child Jonathan was always friendly, funny and somewhat of an actor according to a childhood friend. In high school he played in the band and ran track. He graduated from Liberty High in Bethlehem in 1970. The day after he graduated he started classes at Pennsylvania State University, enrolling as a psychology major. The next summer he worked as an usher for the local theater and observed his peers thoroughly enjoying acting. He was motivated to switch his major to theater arts and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1974.

At this point he decided to move to New York City and try to make it as an actor. The roles did not come easily so he had to take side jobs, such as a waiter, a furniture mover (where he injured up his back), and a stint as Captain America for Marvel Comics. Meanwhile he won roles in the Broadway musical "Shenandoah" and on the soap opera The Doctors as Vietnam veteran Tom Carroll from 1977 to 1978. At his agent's urging Jonathan moved to Los Angeles in late 1978 to try his hand at television guest appearances. He guest-starred on several of the big prime-time shows of the time, including Charlie's Angels, Fantasy Island, Barnaby Jones, Quincy, M.E., Highway to Heaven, The Waltons, and The Dukes of Hazzard.

During the 1980s Jonathan landed a starring role in a prime-time soap opera, Bare Essence, which had spun off a successful miniseries of the same name. However the show did not take off with the viewers and was soon canceled. He went back to guest appearances for two more years until he got the part of Stanley Hazard in the Civil War epic North & South: Book 1, North & South. After spending more than six months filming all over the southern United States, he and his co-star, Genie Francis, fell in love (he had met her three years before when they co-starred in Bare Essence). During that time he and Genie didn't have much to do with each other, other than his making fun of her hair, according to her. However three years later they were an item.

In early 1987 Jonathan went to an audition for a new television series at the urging of his soon-to-be wife and her family. After six weeks, and seven auditions, he won the role that would bring him worldwide fame: that of Commander William Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation. It was at this time, he and Genie announced their engagement. They would have to postpone their wedding twice because of his job but were finally married in the first-season hiatus on May 28, 1988. All of his new co-stars attended the wedding, along with Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. During the seven years Frakes starred on Star Trek: The Next Generation, he not only acted but discovered that he had a talent for directing. He helmed eight episodes in all and was invited to direct on the Next Generation spin-offs, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.

The day after his 42nd birthday, on August 20, his son, Jameson Ivor Frakes, was born. Jameson is named after both his grandfathers, the late James Frakes and the late actor Ivor Francis, Genie's father. During this time Jonathan actually turned down work, preferring to stay at home and raise his son with his wife. For the next two years he did a few guest appearances on television.

In 1996 it was announced that he was to be the director of the next Star Trek film, Star Trek: First Contact. He received critical praise for his work on the film and it became the highest-grossing entry of the franchise to date. He formed a production company, Goepp Circle Productions, named after the street he lived on in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Just two days after his ninth wedding anniversary in 1997, Elizabeth Francis Frakes was born. Sadly just two weeks prior Jonathan's brother, Daniel, passed away from pancreatic cancer. In 1998 he was asked to direct the ninth Star Trek film, Star Trek: Insurrection. Following mixed reviews for this film he continued to direct in movies and television, act in a few non-Star Trek roles, and starred in the tenth Star Trek film, Star Trek: Nemesis."

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EP#99: Welcome to Fright Night - An Interview with Tom Holland

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:17:52 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with Fright Night and Child’s Play director Tom Holland about the origins and evolution of horror, Stephen King, vampires, creepy dolls, and creativity!

Tom Holland bio:

"Tom Holland is an American director and screenwriter of horror and thriller films. His early writing projects include Class of 1984 and the Robert Bloch- inspired Psycho II, the latter starring Anthony Perkins as the menacing psychopath, Norman Bates.

Tom gained more notoriety, however, as a director. His directorial debut was the popular 1980s Vampire film, Fright Night which, at the time, was said to have been responsible for redefining the sub-genre, influencing later films like The Lost Boys and Near Dark. The film was a box office hit and garnered three Saturn Awards and one Dario Argento Award.

For his next project, Child's Play, Tom again cast Chris Sarandon. The film was a Number One box-office hit in America and a worldwide success, despite controversy over its thematic content. It, like Fright Night has since gathered a cult following amongst horror fans. Tom then went onto direct two films based upon adaptations of Stephen King's novels: The Langoliers and Thinner. He also took a cameo role in the Stephen King miniseries The Stand.

Tom's other projects have included The Incredible Hulk episode 'Another Path', Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories, three episodes of Tales from the Crypt, and the prestigious Masters of Horror anthology. He starred in A Walk in the Spring Rain with Ingrid Bergman.

In 2009 Tom took a starring role in Hatchet II alongside Kane Hodder and Tony Todd."

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EP#98: Crites, Klowns, and Chaos - An Interview with Stephen Chiodo

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 23:12:43 +0000

Join Justin and crew as they chat with effects artist and director Stephen Chiodo about monster movies, Critters, space clowns, and trolls!

Stephen Chiodo bio:

"Stephen Chiodo was born on March 2, 1954 in Bronx, New York, USA. He is a producer, known for Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988), Screamers (1995) and Critters (1986)."

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EP#97: Behold the Bloodstone - An Interview with Ted Nicolaou

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:05:20 +0000

Join Justin, Daniel, and Angelique as they chat with director Ted Nicolaou about Subspecies, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Full Moon, and filming in Romania after the fall of communism.

Ted Nicolaou bio:

"Ted Nicolaou is an American film director, screenwriter and editor. His most famous directorial effort is the Subspecies film series. Apart from his feature film projects, he also works in television.

After graduating from the University of Texas film program, he joined the crew of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) as a sound recordist. Later, he joined Charles Band's Empire Pictures, where he worked as an editor on such films as Ghoulies (1985) and eventually debuted as a director with The Dungeonmaster (1985) and TerrorVision (1986)."

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EP#96: Child of the Corn - An Interview with Courtney Gains

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:14:34 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor Courtney Gains about acting methods, mushrooms, children of the corn, and more within the Sanctuary of the Strange!

Courtney Gains bio:

"Courtney Gains first achieved success during the 1980s with a variety of roles in films such Children of the Corn, Back to the Future, Can't Buy Me Love, Colors, The 'Burbs, and Memphis Belle. His most recent credits include L.A.Noir ,Faster, Grand Theft Auto ; Los Santos Drug Wars, The Wrath of Becky , Charming the Hearts of Men and Queen Bees.

In addition to his film work, Gains has guest-starred on several notable television shows including Seinfeld, Monk, In the Heat of the Night, Tales from the Crypt, ER, JAG, Nash Bridges, Charmed, Alias, The Guardian (recurring role), "My Name Is Earl" (2005), Bones, The Middle, and the miniseries Texas Rising, Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia,Criminal Minds and Tales.

Gains has also worked as and acting coach and a musician. He once performed live on stage with Phish Releasing several records, Ripple Street in 2016, Acoustic Gains 2021 and Safe Haven 2023. He performs regularly in his 3 piece band THE COURTNEY GAINS GROUP.

With over 140 credits to his name in a wide variety of roles, Gains celebrates 40 years in the film and television business."

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EP#95: The Puppet Maestro - An Interview with Richard Band

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 22:38:22 +0000

Join Justin and crew as they chat with prolific film composer Richard Band within the Sanctuary of the Strange!

Richard Band bio:

"Richard Howard Band is an American composer of film and television music. He has scored more than 100 films, including From Beyond which won the award for Best Original Soundtrack at the Sitges - Catalan International Film Festival. His score for Re-Animator was lauded by the magazine Music From the Movies, which said, "Band's music is dark and direct, creating an intense and eerie atmosphere, but always with a humorous touch... Surely, Richard Band is one of the most underrated composers in the film business."

By the mid-80's Band was renowned for scoring horror and Sci-Fi films by employing strong, memorable and most often very melodic themes all recorded with orchestra. Films like 'Mutant (1984)', 'The Alchemist (1983)', 'The House on Sorority Row (1983)', 'Troll (1986)' and 'The Day Time Ended (1979)' all feature beautiful and lyrical themes that seem to operate as the antithesis of the genre for which the films were produced. As Band explains in liner notes in some of his soundtrack releases, he believes that "film scores exist to add a third dimension to a two-dimensional medium".

As the son of independent film producer, director and writer Albert Band, Richard and his brother Charles Band pursued their father's ambitions in film. Where Charles became a prolific producer, director and distributor, Richard's music and cinematic talent led him into the realm of film composing. Becoming interested in music while living in Europe, Richard toured with various rock groups between 1965 and 1971 before returning to the US. After studying music formally for several years Richard made his scoring debut, alongside Jerry Goldsmith's son Joel Goldsmith, on Compass Films production of 'Laserblast (1978)'. Richard rapidly moved from electronic to orchestral music, resulting in a number of full-bodied, orchestral thematic soundtracks that gave melodic power to a number of movies several of which Charles produced for Empire Pictures, among them The Day Time Ended (1979), Troll (1986), Zone Troopers (1985), ReAnimator (1985), Prison (1987), Ghoulies (1985) and From Beyond (1986).

He also brought on famed composer Shirley Walker as conductor and co-orchestrator on his score for Ghost Warrior (performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 1984) as well as Ghoulies (1985). It was for the Universal 3D release of Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn (1983), that Richard composed one of his most epic, and adventurous scores.

Beyond Charles' productions, Richard Band showed his diversity with the comedies Lunch Wagon (1981) and Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980), while writing the chillingly melodic score for the slasher favorite The House on Sorority Row (1983). Richard found new acclaim when he teamed with filmmaker Stuart Gordon for the blackly comic Re-Animator (1985), a soundtrack famed for its tribute to the work of Psycho composer Bernard Herrmann. Band's H.P. Lovecraft-themed collaborations with Gordon include the otherworldly tonalities of From Beyond (1986) and the terrifying vengeance of Castle Freak (1995).

The director and composer also adapted the work of Edgar Allen Poe with darkly religious inquisition for their adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's The Pit and the Pendulum (1991), with Band exploring one of Lovecraft's most terrifying works for director Dan O'Bannon on The Resurrected (1991).

When the direct-to-video label Full Moon Entertainment was launched, Richard would score some of the label's more ambitious productions, including numerous entries in the continuing PuppetMaster franchise, the twisted terror of Demonic Toys (1992) and Shrunken Heads (1994) with Danny Elfman. The children's' comedies Remote (1993), Prehysteria (1993) and the fantasy Dragonworld (1994) were films released through Paramount Pictures.

In the mid 1990's, Richard branched more into television co-scoring the A & E network's documentaries Weapons at War, Most Decorated as well as numerous episodes of Biography and The Civil War Journals. Later in the 90s Band scored multiple episodes of Stargate SG-1 (1997) and Walker, Texas Ranger (1997) His genre notoriety also saw him score three episodes of Masters of Horror, earning him his first Emmy nomination for the Stuart Gordon-directed episode of Dreams in The Witch House (2005).

Richard went on to work with the WB network creating promotional music for most of their prime-time shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, Dawson's Creek and Smallville amongst others. Band also scored over 200 animated vignettes for Orchestra for the WB's Kids Network.

During the mid 2000, Richard was one among some of the first Hollywood composers to delve into scoring Video Games some of which included Stonekeep, Casper, Waterworld, Star Trek:Judgment Rights, Descent under Mountain, Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus and Clayfighter.

During this period Band continued to score various TV family films and comedies for Paramount such as In the Dog House (2001) My Horrible Year (2002) and Robo-Warriors while still scoring eccentric thrillers for his brother, including Head of the Family (1996), Unlucky Charms (2013), Trophy Heads (2015) and more recently Ravenwolf Towers (2016), a web series for Amazon.

More recently Richard scored the horror/comedy Exorcism@60,000 Feet (2019), Necropolis: Legend and The Deep ones (2020) for director Chad Ferrin.

Now with over 50 soundtracks to his credit, Richard Band's prolific and stylistic work has made him not only one of the most distinctive composers in the realms of horror and science fiction but arguably include comedy, family films and animation. Band's full-blooded talent remains vibrant to this day."

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EP#94: ReAnimating Society - An Interview with Brian Yuzna

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 23:41:33 +0000

Join Justin and crew as they chat with prolific producer, writer, and director Brian Yuzna about the origins of the horror genre, financing films, Necronomicon, and Stuart Gordon.

Brian Yuzna bio:

"Brian Yuzna is an American producer, director, and writer. He is best known for his work in the science fiction and horror film genres. Yuzna began his career as a producer for several films by director Stuart Gordon, such as Re-Animator (1985) and From Beyond (1986), before making his directorial debut with the satirical body horror film Society (1989).

He also served as a co-writer for the comedy Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989). Yuzna was the first American filmmaker to adapt a manga, Bio Booster Armor Guyver, into a live-action feature, The Guyver (1991). He has helmed several adaptations of the work of H. P. Lovecraft, and has assisted many first time directors, including Stuart Gordon, Christophe Gans, and Luis De La Madrid, in getting their projects made."

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EP#93: Storm Queen - An Interview with Sandy King-Carpenter

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:46:51 +0000

Join Justin and Nick as they chat with film producer and founder of Storm King Comics Sandy King-Carpenter about navigating the industry, constructive criticism, production woes, and classic horror!

Sandy King bio:

"Sandra Ann King is an American film producer and businesswoman who is known for In the Mouth of Madness, Village of the Damned, Vampires, and Ghosts of Mars, all of which were directed by her husband John Carpenter.

Sandy is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Storm King Productions and its division Storm King Comics. She co-created the comic book series Asylum, in which Carpenter is also involved."

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EP#92: Under Tortured Skies - An Interview with David DeFeis

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:26:21 +0000

Join Justin and Nick as the chat with Virgin Steele vocalist David DeFeis about theater, mythology, concept albums, the age of technology, and swords!

David DeFeis bio:

"David DeFeis (born January 4, 1961) is an American singer, keyboard player, songwriter and producer. He is the main composer and leader of the heavy metal band Virgin Steele.

DeFeis is a classically trained pianist, with a bachelor's degree in composition from S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook. As vocalist he is self-taught, possessing around four octaves and a four notes:E2-B6 As a musician and a singer, he declared he was very much influenced by guitar players like Jimmy Page, Brian May and Eddie Van Halen because he wanted to do with his voice what they did with their guitars.

He is also influenced by rock singers like Freddie Mercury, Robert Plant, David Coverdale, Ronnie James Dio and Ian Gillan.

The major part of the lyrics DeFeis writes are mythological, dealing with subjects from especially Greek, Sumerian and Christian mythology. All of them are based on real life in some form or another"

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EP#91: A Voice From the Void - An Interview with Steve Downes

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:14:47 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with DJ and voice actor Steve Downes about science fiction, radio, Halo, and Rock N’ Roll!

Steve Downes bio:

"Steve Downes is an American voice actor and disk jockey from Columbus, Ohio who is widely known for providing the voice of Master Chief John-117 from the Halo franchise of video games made for the Xbox. He voiced Master Chief in nearly every Halo game in existence and in trailers, commercials and other Halo media. He is married to Liz Zweifler since 1992."

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EP#90: Creating the Unnamable - An Interview with Christopher Biggs

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 22:46:43 +0000

Join Justin and Daniel as they chat with make-up and effects artist Christopher Biggs about his early years working for Roger Corman, the Unnamable, working for Disney, and being mistaken for the Hillside Strangler in the late 70’s!

Christopher Biggs bio:

"When I first realized that I wanted to work as an artist in theme parks, I was about 15 years old. Having lived in and about the Los Angeles reign, I went to Disneyland & Knotts Berry Farm, a lot, I loved the creativity of them, who knew it would take me twenty-five years before I would become a significant contributor, and help to “Make the Magic”.

I started sculpting in high school. It was a natural form of artistic expression for me. My creative inspirations ran the gamut, but my primary interest was manipulating the human face. Make-up Effects was a natural path for me to follow. I got my start at the age of twenty, working for Roger Corman. At the “School of Corman” one does a little bit of everything. For myself, this included Rotoscoping, working in the model shop, assisting in the Camera and Art departments, and eventually finding my way into make-up. Particularly, special effects, prosthetics, monsters and dead things. My career as a Special Effects Make-up Artist flourished for fifteen years. Notable projects included my skills as Key Artist for several of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise films, the “Critters” franchise, and the H.P. Lovecraft cult-film “The Unnamable”.

When I experienced my first digital “morph” in the 1988 film “Willow”, I saw the writing on the wall. The digital world had arrived! I taught myself Photoshop and never looked back. I’ve always been fascinated with special effects. Star Wars became one of the biggest influences in my early career. Yes, I know everyone says that, but it’s appropriate to give credit where credit is due!

So here I am today; a cross platform “Digital Ronin” with an emphasis in media production for various theme parks. Most recently Ive been working with Warner Bros Studios Tours on the widely popular “Horror Made Here”. I’ve managed projects and installed multiple video projections for Walt Disney’s Imagineering at Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Seas, Euro Disney Paris, Disney World Florida, and Disneyland, Anaheim, Hong Kong, & Shanghai – including such favorite attractions as “The Pirates of the Caribbean”, “The Haunted Mansion”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Peter Pan”, “Space Mountain” rides and many more."

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EP#89: Your Boyfriend's Back - An Interview with Andrew Lowery

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 04:38:45 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with writer and actor Andrew Lowery of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and My Boyfriend’s Back about films, transitioning to behind the camera, and acting in the early 90’s!

Andrew Lowery bio:

"Andrew Lowery was born on January 4, 1970 in Placentia, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992), School Ties (1992) and My Boyfriend's Back (1993)."

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EP#88: The Horror of Haddonfield - An Interview with Tyler Mane

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 28 May 2021 19:01:34 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Tyler Mane about wrestling, his role as Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s Halloween Franchise, horror films, and his new Netflix show Jupiter’s Legacy!

Tyler Mane bio:

"Tyler Mane is a Canadian professional wrestler and actor from Saskatoon. He is known for playing Sabretooth in X-Men and a 2006 video game, Michael Myers in Rob Zombie's Halloween film duology and Ajax from Troy. He also acted in Joe Dirt, The Scorpion King, Playing with Fire, Doom Patrol and The Devil's Rejects. He is married to Renae Geerlings."

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EP#87: Born of the Cauldron - An Interview with Howie K. Bentley and Matthew Knight

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 28 May 2021 16:20:16 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with Howie K. Bentley and Matthew Knight of Cauldron Born about Sword and Sorcery, films, heavy metal, and what’s on the horizon for the band!

Howie Bentley bio:

"Howie K. Bentley writes sword and sorcery, interplanetary adventure, and dark occult fantasy tales. His influences range from Robert E. Howard, Karl Edward Wagner, and Edgar Rice Burroughs to Arthur Machen, H. P. Lovecraft, and Clive Barker.

Another of Howie K. Bentley’s characters is Argantyr Fenris: a barbarian king who transforms into a werewolf. Thorn and Argantyr appear together in “The Heart of the Betrayer” published in DMR Books’s SWORDS OF STEEL II (2016). Howie’s latest Argantyr story is featured in CIRSOVA issue # 4 (Winter 2016)."

Matthew Knight bio:

Matthew is a writer of Sword and Sorcery fiction and vocalist behind heavy metal bands Eternal Winter and Cauldron Born.

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EP#86: Stirring the Rune Soup - An Interview with Gordon White

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 20 May 2021 15:47:44 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with magician, author, researcher and host of the Rune Soup podcast Gordon White about high strangeness, synchronicity, belief systems, films and maneuvering in a magical universe!

Gordon White bio:

"Gordon is chaos magician, shamanic practitioner, podcaster, author and permaculture designer with a background in data and analytics gained at some of the world's largest media companies, including Discovery Channel and BBC Worldwide. He is the author of four books on magic, animism and star lore: Star.Ships: A Prehistory of the Spirits, The Chaos Protocols, Pieces of Eight and Ani.Mystic: Encounters With A Living Cosmos.

He is the host of the weekly podcast, Rune Soup -which is also the home of his thriving online magical training program. He lives on a small farm in southern Tasmania with far too many chickens."

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EP#85: Beneath the Ibex Moon - An Interview with John McEntee

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 11 May 2021 05:56:55 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with vocalist, founder, and guitarist of Incantation John McEntee about horror movies, creativity, physical media, and death metal!

John McEntee bio:

"John McEntee is the founding member of Incantation and the only member left of the original line-up. Incantation was formed by John McEntee and Paul Ledney in 1989. They are one of the leaders in the New York City death-metal scene along with fellow bands Suffocation, Mortician and Immolation, even though the band is currently located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

The band have maintained a significant cult following and underground popularity since the '90s, and are considered to be highly influential on a range of later death metal bands. Incantation's music frequently draws on anti-Christian, Satanic and occult themes, and the band is notable for mixing widely varied tempos into their music, often playing slow, down-tuned passages similar to those performed by death-doom bands like Autopsy.

Beginning with Decimate Christendom, McEntee took on vocal responsibilities, a role that he continues to the present."

Visit the official Incantation website here!

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EP#84: We Sell the Dead - An Interview with Larry Fessenden

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 07 May 2021 03:47:39 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with filmmaker and founder of Glass Eye Pix Larry Fessenden about tales told around the campfire, coming to terms with our darkness, horror, and the love of making films!

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EP#83: In Search of the Nephilim - An Interview with L.A. Marzulli

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:12:18 +0000

Join Justin as he chats chat with author, explorer, and lecturer L.A Marzulli about the levels of UFO disclosure, giants, alien implants, and exploring the esoteric!

L.A. Marzulli bio:

"L.A. Marzulli is an award-winning author, lecturer, film maker, and internationally recognized specialist on the Nephilim, the giants mentioned in the Bible. He has written nine books and received an honorary doctorate in recognition of his research. He is also the Executive Producer and host of the critically-acclaimed Watchers series of DVDs that explore the paranormal, UFOs and Earthchange, and which recently received the Best Picture Award and People's Choice Award from the 2014 EBE Film Festival."

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EP#82: A Chattering Within the Box - An Interview with Nicholas Vince

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:27:33 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and author Nicholas Vince about Hellraiser, Nightbreed, Clive Barker, theater, fiction writing, and the indie horror scene in the UK!

Nicholas Vince bio:

"Nicholas Vince (born May 1958) is an actor, writer, and film maker who was born in West Germany and lives in South London. He trained at Mountview Theatre Academy, and shortly after graduating he met Clive Barker, modeling for him and later being cast as The Chatterer Cenobite in Hellraiser in 1987 and in its sequel Hellbound: Hellraiser II in 1988. He subsequently played Kinski in Barker's 1990 film Nightbreed. Since 2016 he's been Patron of the London Horror Festival, the UK's original and largest festival of live horror performance. In 2016 he was awarded the "London Horror Society Award for Outstanding Contribution to UK Independent Horror" and in 2018 a "Lifetime of Torment Award" at Texas Frightmare.

For Marvel Comics he wrote stories for the Hellraiser and Nightbreed comics plus the series 'Warheads' and Mortigan Goth. He modelled for the art of John Bolton and for Dave McKean in Cages. He served as both secretary and chairman of the Comics Creators Guild. He's published two collections short stories What Monsters Do and Other People's Darkness. In 2013 he dramatised two of the stories from What Monsters Do, "Green Eyes" and "Tunes From The Music Hall". In 2017, his Hellraiser short story "Prayers for Desire" was published within Hellraiser Anthology Volume 2, detailing the origin story for The Chatterer.

He has written and directed four short films: The Night Whispered screened in the UK, USA and France; Your Appraisal is on a festival run; Necessary Evils will be included as a DVD extra on For We Are Many from Hex Studios and Kirby, A Hero for the Soska Sisters Blood Drive. In addition he has created two music videos, "We Are The Hearts" by EXGF and "We Need Blood", also for the Soska Sisters Blood Drive.

His interview series The Luggage in the Crypt appeared in the magazine Skeleton Crew. His short story "Look, See", which gives an alternative origin of the Chatterer, appeared in Fear magazine. Since 2014 he's hosted a chat show on YouTube, Chattering with Nicholas Vince, where he interviews independent film makers, writers, artists and actors.

In 2016 he starred in horror director Katie Bonham's Mindless, with 14 film festival entrances and one win so far."

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EP#81: Hearken to the Higherside - An Interview with Greg Carlwood

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:26:40 +0000

Join Justin and David as they chat with the host of the Higherside Chats Greg Carlwood about high strangeness, the hollow earth, cryptids, cannabis, UFO disclosure, pursuing the unknown, and podcasting!

Greg Carlwood bio:

"Host of THC (The Higherside Chats), an interview based show w/ leading researchers in conspiracy, the paranormal, the occult, etc."

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EP#80: Deliver Us From Evil - An Interview With Mark Zonder

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:29:49 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with the Thunderchild Mark Zonder about the early days of Warlord, joining Fates Warning, the Keep it True festival, touring in Greece, and his new music on the horizon!

Mark Zonder bio:

"Drummer and engineer now living in Los Angeles, California.

He got his first drum lessons at an age of 7, but he didn't practice that much, though he played with the school band. At the age of 12 he got a job at the music store in San Jose, CA where he met other (older) musicians with whom he could jam. He start playing in some cover bands and he met Bill Tsamis. He joined Bill's band Warlord and moved to Los Angeles, CA with him.

In Los Angeles, they had their kind of rehearsal studio unofficially called "Bill's Place", but it became serious and it grew out to a real studio where both known and unknown bands came over. Mark Zonder plays in several projects and does producing and engineering work at Bill's Place."

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EP#79: Walking In A Winter Wunderworld - An Interview with Snowy Shaw

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:11:07 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with author and prolific musician Snowy Shaw, formerly of Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Sabaton, and more about his recently released autobiography The Book of Heavy Metal, the pandemic, creativity, horror movies, and his quest to release a new single each month this year!

Snowy Shaw bio:

"Snowy Shaw (born Tommie Mike Christer Helgesson; 25 July 1968) is a Swedish heavy metal musician (primarily a drummer) based in the port city of Gothenburg in the west coast of Sweden. He has played with many heavy metal bands, like King Diamond, Dream Evil, Mercyful Fate, IllWill, and Memento Mori.

Snowy is adept at playing guitar as well as drums. He is a primary songwriter in Dream Evil. In October 2006, Snowy joined the symphonic metal band Therion, singing on the Gothic Kabbalah album and participated in the 2007 tour together with already established singer Mats Levén. In August 2010, he was announced as the new bassist and clean vocalist of symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir, although he was only officially a member for one day then quit and rejoined Therion."

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EP#78: For the Horde! An Interview with Patty Mattson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:12:39 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with voice actress Patty Mattson about bringing the Banshee Queen to life, the longevity of World of Warcraft, and how to level your mage through the Shadowlands!

Patty Mattson bio:

"Patty Mattson brings extensive experience and unparalleled talent to her work. With a diverse background spanning voice acting, singing, music performance, songwriting & production, her career showcases her versatility and dedication. From iconic voice roles in video games like World of Warcraft to collaborations with renowned musicians and producers, Patty's resume is a testament to her passion and expertise and the pure love of what she says"

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EP#77: Paradise in Brickleberry - An Interview with Roger Black and Waco O'Guin

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:42:08 +0000

Join Jason and Angelique as they speak to the brain trust behind Brickleberry and Paradise PD, Roger Black and Waco O’Guin about the trials and tribulations of getting their ideas to the screen, the real-life inspirations behind their characters and more.

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EP#76: Necromancer of Niltztiria - An Interview with D.M. Ritzlin

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:38:25 +0000

Join Justin and Daniel as they chat with author and editor D.M. Ritzlin of DMR Books about the origins of DMR, metal, sorcery, and steel!

D.M. Ritzlin bio:

"D.M. Ritzlin is the editor and publisher of the sword-and-sorcery anthology series Swords of Steel. He has also reprinted obscure works by pulp fantasy authors such as Henry Kuttner and Nictzin Dyalhis. After editing stories by other authors, he has now begun to pen tales of his own.

Before becoming involved in publishing and writing, Ritzlin worked in the antique map trade as well as the role-playing game industry. He lives in Chicago, the city of his birth.

For more information on all of his projects and releases, visit https://dmrbooks.com. Sign up for the mailing list and receive a free anthology of eleven stories by DMR Books authors, including Ritzlin's "The Infernal Bargain".

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EP#75: King of the Damned - An Interview with Jeff Blue

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:07:16 +0000

Join Justin and crew as they chat with songwriter, lawyer, and Atlantic Records A&R consultant Jeff Blue about rock, discovering talent, Queen of the Damned, and pursuing your passions!

Jeff Blue bio:

"Jeff Blue is a Multi-Platinum Music Producer, Manager, Musician, and Attorney. Blue served as the former Sr. VP of A&R of 6 major labels (Warner Bros, Interscope, Atlantic, RCA, Virgin, Jive), as well as an accomplished BMI Award Winning Songwriter with a current Joint Venture at BMG Music Publishing.

Blue has a proven track record of developing iconic artists such as Linkin Park, Macy Gray, Guns N'Roses (DJ Ashba), Korn, Aaliyah, Queen of the Damned (ST), Hoobastank, Limp Bizkit, Daniel Powter ("Had a Bad Day"), The Last Goodnight ("Pictures of You"), Better than Ezra, A Fine Frenzy, Stone Temple Pilots (Lead singer Jeff Gutt), Luke Gawne, Renne Phoenix, Fit For Rivals, Riot Child and dozens of multi-platinum acts. Blue's impact on the music industry has resulted in over 140 million albums sold, 44 signed artists, over 80 publishing deals, and hundreds of film & TV placements."

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EP#74: Unleashing the Beast Within - An Interview with Steven Morana

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:18:07 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor and director of ‘Beast Within’ Steven Morana about horror movies, video games, the hardships of directing, and the future of the franchise!

Steve Morana bio:

"Steven Morana is an actor and direction best known for Beast Within (2019), 3 Flowers and Nothing Personal (2011)."

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EP#73: Darkness is the Way: An Interview with Emily Swallow

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:06:37 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actress Emily Swallow of Supernatural and The Mandalorian about her acting origins, the end of Supernatural, and new beginnings in the Star Wars universe.

Emily Swallow bio:

"Emily Rebecca Swallow was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Sterling, VA and Jacksonville, FL.

She earned a BA in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Virginia and interned at the State Department, but an acting teacher at UVA noticed her passion and talent for acting and singing and encouraged her to pursue further training. She auditioned for the prestigious NYU Tisch Graduate Acting Program and was accepted into their MFA Program.

On television, Emily is best known for Supernatural, The Mentalist, How to Get Away with Murder, Monday Mornings, and the highly anticipated Disney+ Series The Mandalorian. She can also be heard as the voice of Dracula's ill-fated true love, Lisa Tepes, in the Netflix series Castlevania.

Emily continues to act on stage whenever she can, starring in world premieres of Donald Margulies play The Country House at LA's Geffen Playhouse, opposite Mark Rylance in Louis Jenkins' play Nice Fish at the Guthrie Theatre, in John Patrick Shanley's musical Romantic Poetry at Manhattan Theater Club and in High Fidelity on Broadway. In summer of 2018 she played a lady AND a charlatan opposite Tom Hanks' Falstaff in the Shakespeare Center Los Angeles production of Henry IV Parts 1&2. She was part of the LA Drama Critics' Circle Award-Winning 2016 production of Disgraced at the Mark Taper Forum in LA and she won the Falstaff Award for best Female Performer in 2010 for her performance as Kate in The Taming of the Shrew at the Old Globe in San Diego.

Emily is a gifted singer; she has done her share of musicals and rock concerts. In 2012, Emily and fellow singer/comedienne Jac Huberman created a stage show called Jac N Swallow, which they perform in New York at the Laurie Beechman Theater and Joe's Pub. They would like to do the show again; will someone please babysit Jac's kids?"

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EP#72: Legend of the Lost Dragoon - An Interview with John Butterfield

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:36:14 +0000

Join Justin and crew as they chat with veteran stage and voice actor John Butterfield about the legacy of The Legend of Dragoon, theater, and Hammer Horror films!

John Butterfield bio:

"John Butterfield first stepped on a stage at the age of 16 in a production of Peter Pan in his home town of Walnut Creek, California. Further study, as part of a regional young rep programme led him to specialise in dance and choreography. This, along with teaching kept him working and busy until aged 22 he enrolled on an acting programme at The Drama Studio, London in Berkeley.

For the next ten years John forged a successful career dancing, choreographing and acting throughout California before forming his own dance company in 1989. The New Urban Dance Company created and performed original dance theatre works in the Bay Area C.A. John continued to teach and work freelance for a number of dance companies throughout the United States.

In 1994 the Butterfield 8 Theatre Company was created as a theatrical branch of his dance company and John began to explore more physical theatre. On completion of his bachelor programme at St. Mary College, Morga in 2002 his interest in theatre direction was such that he took a year out from his company to start a Masters in Theatre Arts at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and Victoria University.

On his return to California, John settled the Butterfield 8 Theatre Company into their residence at The Cue Theatre, a converted pool hall in Concord, C.A. Here he set about creating new work and re-telling classics. Working with actors to ensure the focus was on the work and not on the individual, they experimented with puppetry, gender casting, projection, movement, and environmental theatre. Telling stories in an intimate space meant that the audience was key to any performance and this was one of the factors that led them to be named as one of the Top 10 small theatre companies in the Bay Area.

In 2014, John returned to Toi Whakaari to complete his Masters creating Your Body is a Battleground, a work of physical theatre exploring gender and desire as his final thesis. This return to Aotearoa reaffirmed for him that the innovative arts environment here was where he wished to continue to work, teach and create."

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EP#71: Heavy Metal Mayhem - An Interview with Jason Howden

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:30:20 +0000

Join Justin and special guest co-host Jarvis Leatherby of Night Demon and Cirith Ungol as they chat with ‘Deathgasm’ director Jason Howden about life in New Zealand, horror, metal culture, and taking risks!

Jason Howden bio:

"Jason Lei Howden Writer/Director: DEATHGASM and GUNS AKIMBO. VFX artist: LOTR, Hobbit trilogy, Avengers, Apes trilogy, and most importantly Ghost Rider 2."

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EP#70: Creeping Through the Crypt - An Interview with John Kassir

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:07:41 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor John Kassir about horror, life in New York, comedy, and the early years of Tales from the Crypt!

John Kassir bio:

"John Edward Kassir is an American actor and producer from Baltimore, Maryland who is known for voicing the Crypt Keeper from Tales from the Crypt. He also played Jibolba from Tak and the Power of Juju, Deadpool in various Marvel games and cartoons, Ralph from Reefer Madness and many more roles."

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EP#69: A Meeting of the Midnight Society - An Interview with D.J. MacHale

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:18:27 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with author and creator of ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark’ D.J. MacHale about mystery, creativity, writing habits, and the origins of the Midnight Society!

D.J. MacHale bio:

"D.J. MacHale is a writer, director, executive producer and creator of several popular television series and movies. As an author, his ten-volume book series: Pendragon: Journal of an Adventure Through Time and Space became a New York Times #1 bestseller.

He was raised in Greenwich, CT where he had several jobs including collecting eggs at a poultry farm; engraving trophies and washing dishes in a steakhouse…in between playing football and running track. D.J. graduated from New York University with a BFA in film production.

His film-making career began in New York where he worked as a freelance writer/director making corporate videos and television commercials.

D.J. broke into the entertainment business by writing several ABC Afterschool Specials. As co-creator of the popular Nickelodeon series: Are You Afraid of the Dark?, he produced all 91 episodes. D.J. also wrote and directed the movie Tower of Terror for ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney. The Showtime series Chris Cross was co-created, written and produced by D.J. It received the CableAce award for Best Youth Series.

D.J. created and produced the Discovery Kids/NBC television series Flight 29 Down. He wrote every episode and directed several. His work on Flight 29 Down earned him the Writers Guild of America award for Outstanding Children’s Script and a Directors Guild of America award nomination.

Other notable television writing credits include the ABC Afterschool Special titled Seasonal Differences; the pilot for the long-running PBS/CBS series Ghostwriter; and the HBO series Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective for which he received a CableAce nomination for writing.

In print, D.J. also authored the supernatural Morpheus Road trilogy; a whimsical picture book The Monster Princess; and The SYLO Chronicles, a thrilling sci-fi trilogy. He also wrote Voyagers: Project Alpha, the first of a six book science fiction adventure.

The Equinox Curiosity Shop is a fantasy-adventure that marked a unique departure in that it was published solely as an audio book.

D.J.’s latest traditional book series is The Library, a spooky middle-grade anthology about a mysterious library filled with unfinished supernatural tales, and the daring young people who must complete them.

D.J. lives in Southern California with his wife and daughter. They are avid backpackers, scuba divers and skiers. Rounding out the household is a spoiled golden retriever named Casey and an equally spoiled tuxedo cat named Jinx."

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EP#68: Carpe Diem - An Interview with Tom Schulman

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:50:49 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with Academy Award winning screenwriter Tom Schulman about Dead Poet’s Society, creativity, and how to navigate Hollywood as a writer.

Tom Schulman bio:

"Tom Schulman graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Philosophy. He studied at the USC Graduate School of Cinema, the Actors and Directors Lab with Jack Garfein, and more recently with director Joan Darling. He directed the Actors' Studio, West production of Harold Pinter's The Caretaker.

Tom wrote the film Dead Poets Society for which he received an Academy Award. He also wrote What About Bob?, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Medicine Man, and Holy Man. He wrote and directed Eight Heads in a Duffel Bag. He was an executive producer on Indecent Proposal and Me, Myself and Irene. He was the writer/producer of Welcome to Mooseport. He co-wrote and co-produced The Anatomy of Hope, a pilot for HBO.

Tom served on the board of directors and then as vice president of the Writers Guild of America, West. Tom served on the board of directors and then as president of the Writers Guild Foundation."

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EP#67: A Date with the Demon Knight - An Interview with William Sadler

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:36:28 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with prolific character actor William Sadler about the early years, theater, Tales From the Crypt, Keanu Reeves, and stand-up comedy!

William Sadler bio:

"William Thomas Sadler was born on April 13, 1950 in Buffalo, New York, to Jane and William Sadler. He began his acting career in New York theaters, appearing in more than 75 productions over the course of 12 years. His roles included that of Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey in Neil Simon's Tony Award winning play "Biloxi Blues". He is best remembered for his roles in Die Hard 2, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, The Shawshank Redemption and Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight.

He is also a television star, appearing in such sitcoms as Roseanne and Murphy Brown and such movies-of-the weeks as Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase. Sadler also starred as Sheriff Jim Valenti on the WB science fiction television series Roswell."

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EP#66: Banter with Balthazar - An Interview with Sebastian Roché

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:11:54 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with veteran stage and screen actor Sebastian Roché about life on the sea, studying theater, indie film making, and Supernatural!

Sebastian Roche bio:

"Sebastian Roché is a Scottish-French actor, known for his roles as Kurt Mendel on Odyssey 5, Thomas Jerome Newton on Fringe, Martin Heusmann on The Man in the High Castle, Michel Marivaux on The Young Pope, Balthazar on Supernatural, and Mikael on both The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. His film work includes A Walk Among the Tombstones and Beowulf.

Roché was born in Paris, France to a French father, Philippe Roché, and a Scottish mother, Gail Stewart. From age 12 to 18, he lived on a sailboat with his parents and two brothers, traveling to the Mediterranean, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. He is a graduate of the prestigious French National Academy of Dramatic Arts. Roché also studied at the Cours Florent and the École nationale supérieure des arts et techniques du théâtre. Upon his graduation in 1989, Roché started working in French theater, films and television.

In 2002, Roché began portraying Kurt Mendel in the Canadian science fiction series Odyssey 5 for Showtime. In 2007, Roché began appearing in the ABC soap opera General Hospital as criminal Jerry Jacks. In 2010, Roché joined the recurring cast of The CW's drama series Supernatural. He was next cast in the Fox sci-fi drama series Fringe, recurring in the second and third seasons as Thomas Jerome Newton, a main antagonist of the series. In 2011, Roché began recurring as Mikael, the father of the Original Vampires, in The CW's supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off series, The Originals.

In 2016, Roché co-starred in the Paolo Sorrentino's miniseries The Young Pope, alongside Jude Law and James Cromwell, and had a recurring role as Martin Heusmann in the drama series The Man in the High Castle.

Roché has lived in the United States since 1992. He met Vera Farmiga in 1997 while starring together in the Fox adventure series Roar, and married her that same year. After seven years of marriage, Roché and Farmiga separated and were subsequently divorced. On May 31, 2014, he married Australian actress Alicia Hannah-Kim in a private ceremony in Mercuès, France."

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EP#65: Looking For Lionel - An Interview with Timothy Balme

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:20:31 +0000

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor and writer Timothy Balme about ‘Dead Alive’, Peter Jackson, life in New Zealand, and his upcoming projects!

Timothy Balme bio:

"Timothy Guy Balme (born 18 January 1967) is a New Zealand actor and screenwriter. He's most well known for his roles on the long-running soap opera Shortland Street and Mercy Peak, as well as lead roles in the cult film Braindead and Jack Brown Genius. He was a writer and actor on the television series The Almighty Johnsons, and the creator and a writer for The Brokenwood Mysteries."

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EP#64: Lovecraftian Lore - An Interview with Gavin Chappell

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:31:55 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with author and editor Gavin Chappell about weird fiction, writing advice, Robert E. Howard, metal, and horror films!

Gavin Chappell bio:

"Educated to postgraduate level, Gavin Chappell has been involved in writing and editing for the last decade. He has written and edited short stories, translations, poetry, novels and non-fiction. Also a qualified teacher of further education, Gavin has taught English and Creative Writing for the past eight years. Gavin has been published by various publishers including Penguin, and is a member of the Society of Authors."

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EP#63: A Fireside Chat in Chaldea - An Interview with Peter Adkison

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:19:52 +0000

Join Justin and crew as they chat with former CEO and founder of Wizards of the Coast Peter Adkison about Dungeons & Dragons, GenCon, Aliens, and more!

Peter Adkison bio:

"Peter D. Adkison is an American game designer and businessman who is the founder of Wizards of the Coast, where he held the role of CEO from 1993 to 2001.

During Adkison's tenure, Wizards of the Coast rose to the status of a major publisher in the hobby game industry. Wizards achieved success with its creation of Magic: the Gathering, which started the collectible card game genre. It also distributed the Pokémon trading cards, and later acquired TSR, publisher of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, releasing a successful new edition.

Adkison is the current owner of Gen Con, a major yearly game convention in the Midwest. In 1999, Adkison sold Wizards of the Coast to Hasbro, remaining with the company until January 2001.

As a longtime fan of role-playing games (RPGs), Adkison has become an advocate for indie RPGs. His own game design work includes The Primal Order, a "capstone system" for use with any of a number of different role-playing games."

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EP#62: Two Dudes in King Arthur's Court - An Interview with Thomas Nicholas

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:01:37 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with actor Thomas Nicholas of Rookie of the Year, A Kid in King Arthur’s Court, and Halloween: Resurrection about the love of acting, the power of nostalgia, and music.

Thomas Ian Nicholas bio:

"Thomas Ian Nicholas joined the Producers Guild of America while producing and acting in his most recent film, ADVERSE, a drama/thriller with a large ensemble cast that includes Mickey Rourke, Sean Astin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Penelope Ann Miller, Matt Ryan and more. In 2018, he produced and starred in, LIVING AMONG US opposite William Saddler and the late John Heard which was released by Vision Films, Sony Pictures (US) and FOX (Asia).

Thomas began his acting career on Who's the Boss? playing a young Tony Danza. At age 12, Nicholas embarked on a series of feature films that would shape his young adult career, including Rookie of the Year, A Kid in King Arthur's Court. By 18 he had recurring roles on hit TV shows like Party of Five and the role of "Kevin Myers" in the extremely successful "American Pie" franchise.

Nicholas began to focus on dramatic roles including the Roger Avary-directed The Rules of Attraction with Faye Dunaway, Jessica Biel and Stealing Sinatra, opposite William H. Macy.

In 2009, he landed other exciting roles as a rookie cop in the drama Life is Hot in Cracktown with Lara Flynn Boyle. He portrayed Abbie Hoffman in the film entitled The Chicago 8. And as the role of Eugene in Nicole Holofcener's Please Give, opposite Rebecca Hall and Catherine Keener, in which he and the cast won the 2011 Indie Spirit Robert Altman Award.

Recent releases include Walt Before Mickey, where Nicholas portrays a young Walt Disney during the struggles of his early life and career. He was also a series regular on Steven Spielberg's TV drama series entitled, Red Band Society."

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EP#61: Exploring the Ancient Mysteries - An Interview with Randall Carlson

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:50:42 +0000

Join Justin, Daniel and David as they chat with rogue scholar, master builder, and geomythologist Randall Carlson about the ancient mysteries, classic horror films, gematria, cataclysms, and sacred geometry!

Randall Carlson bio:

"Randall Carlson is a master builder and architectural designer, teacher, geometrician, geomythologist, geological explorer and renegade scholar. He has 4 decades of study, research and exploration Into the interface between ancient mysteries and modern science, has been an active Freemason for 30 years and is Past Master of one of the oldest and largest Masonic lodges in Georgia. He has been recognized by The National Science Teachers Association for his commitment to Science education for young people.

The acclaimed 1997 TBS/CNN documentary “Fire from the Sky” was based upon his research into Earth change and catastrophic events. He has organized several dozen field expeditions documenting evidence for catastrophic earth change. He has received academic recognition for outstanding work as a student of geology. His work incorporates Ancient Mythology, Astronomy, Earth Science, Paleontology, Symbolism, Sacred Geometry and Architecture, Geomancy, and other arcane and scientific traditions. For over 25 years he has presented classes, lectures, and multimedia programs synthesizing this information for students of the Mysteries.

Randall is uniquely qualified to interpret the hidden meaning of the great masterpieces of mystical architecture, as well as esoteric and occult ritual and symbolism. It is his aspiration to affect a revival of lost knowledge towards the goal of creating the new world based upon universal principles of harmony, freedom, and spiritual evolution."

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EP#60: Kings of the Dead - An Interview with Cirith Ungol

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:14:18 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with Robert Garven, Tim Baker, and Jarvis Leatherby of the mighty Cirith Ungol about the early years, horror movies, the art of Michael Whelan, and the bands resurrection from the dead!

Cirith Ungol bio:

Cirith Ungol is an American heavy metal band formed in late 1971 in Ventura, California. This early doom and power metal group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery). The band took their name from the mountain pass Cirith Ungol in J. R. R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings.

Throughout the 1970s, the band generally played a style of heavy metal heavily rooted in hard and psychedelic rock. Its first studio album, Frost and Fire (1981), featured a heavier sound, generally regarded as an early example of American power metal. By its second studio album, King of the Dead (1984), it had solidified its power metal style while gravitating toward a much "darker" sound, with many considering the album among the first doom metal releases."

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EP#59: Breaking the Law of Equivalent Exchange - An Interview with Vic Mignogna

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:07:57 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with veteran voice actor Vic Mignogna about life, music, motivation, and the pandemic!

Vic Mignogna bio:

"Victor Joseph Mignogna is an American actor and singer. He voiced Broly in Dragon Ball films and games, Oscar H. Genius from Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist, Obito Uchiha from Naruto Shippuden and E-123 Omega from Sonic the Hedgehog. He also played Captain James T. Kirk in the series Star Trek Continues and other Star Trek works."

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EP#58: Hosting the Heathen Assault - An Interview with Deathmaster

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 13:19:09 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with Deathmaster of epic heavy metal band DoomSword about Frank Frazetta, fiction, metal, and everything in between!

Deathmaster bio:

"Deathmaster is the founder, vocalist, and songwriter for epic heavy metal band DoomSword. He is also a painter, illustrator, graphic designer, and writer."

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EP#57: Waking the Witcher - An Interview with Doug Cockle

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 19:36:08 +0000

Join Justin and Daniel as they chat with veteran screen, stage, and voice actor Doug Cockle about voicing Geralt of Rivia, theater, living in the UK, and horror!

Doug Cockle bio:

"Doug Cockle is an American actor and director. He is currently working as a freelance actor.

Cockle is known for his voice-over roles in video games, most notably of Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher series. He was nominated for a Game Award for Best Performance and won Golden Joystick Award Best Gaming Performance for his portrayal of Geralt in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt."

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EP#56: From Shores Forsaken - An Interview with Atlantean Kodex

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 08:02:37 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with guitarist Manuel Trummer and vocalist Markus Becker of the mighty Atlantean Kodex about lore, Lovecraft, and the origins of the band!

Atlantean Kodex bio:

Atlantean Kodex is a German heavy metal band from Vilseck in Bavaria. The band is under contract with Ván Records and has released three studio albums so far.

The band was founded in 2005 by Manuel Trummer (guitar) and Florian Kreuzer (bass). The further members Markus Becker (vocals), Michael Koch (guitar) and Mario White (drums) joined two years later.

In 2007, they released the demo The Pnakotic Demos, followed by the EPs A Prophet in the Forest and The Pnakotic Vinyls two years later. The band has performed at renowned underground festivals, including the 2009 Keep It True, the Hammer of Doom, Up the Hammers in Athens, the Dublin Doom Day and the Doom Metal Inquisition in Bradford."

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EP#55: Dancing with Death - An Interview with Julian Richings

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:50:46 +0000

Join Justin as he chats with veteran stage and screen actor Julian Richings about Shudder’s Anything for Jackson, working with Robert Eggers on The Witch, the end of Supernatural, and Urban Legend!

Julian Richings bio:

"Julian Richings was born and raised in Oxford, England, and is one of three boys. All pursued careers in professional theatre: his older brother is a set designer, and his younger brother is a lighting designer. After graduating from the University of Exeter Drama Department in 1977, he performed extensively in theatres throughout the UK.

In 1980 he toured internationally in a highly acclaimed adaptation of James Joyce's Ulysses with resident spells in New York, Chicago, Toronto and Grotowski's Teatr Laboritorium in Wroclaw, Poland. Julian settled in North America in 1984 and became an established presence in Toronto's theatre and film scene, assuming roles in three landmark independent films; The Red Violin, Cube and Hard Core Logo. The latter, directed by Bruce McDonald in 1996, is ranked among the greatest Canadian films of all time, in which Julian played the bitter punk legend Bucky Haight.

He continued to work frequently with Bruce McDonald and reprised the role in Hard Core Logo 2 almost fifteen years later. Julian worked with Special Effects legend Stan Winston on Wrong Turn (2003) and applied his physical theatre skills to create the terrifying role of Three Finger. Although he only appeared in the original movie, five subsequent films were made in what became a highly successful horror franchise.

He has since become a familiar figure in horror and genre films, collaborating with indie trailblazers Foresight Features and Black Fawn Films. With Vortex Productions, he starred in Anything For Jackson, for which he received a BITS (Blood In The Snow) Award. He has also appeared in Robert Eggers' The Witch and Ari Aster's Beau Is Afraid for A24 films and the blockbusters X-Men 3, Man of Steel, and Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

In Percy Jackson, he is the only actor to have appeared in both the movie (as Charon) and the Disney series (Crusty). Among his hundreds of television appearances, Julian is perhaps best known for recurring roles in Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital (Otto), Patriot (Peter Ichabod) and perhaps most significantly as the Grim Reaper in Supernatural (Death). Over the years, due to his portrayals of various vampires, creatures and aliens, together with many a spectacular onscreen demise, Julian has enjoyed collaborating with special effects teams worldwide, spending many hours in makeup and prosthetics.

At one particularly busy phase of his career, his severed head was prominently displayed on the walls of half a dozen special effects shops across North America. Julian is always happy to meet fans, share his many stories from working in the industry for almost fifty years, and simply discuss his love of performing. He has become a favourite guest at ComicCons and Fan Conventions."

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EP#54: Advent - An Interview with Randal Collier-Ford

monstersmadnessandmagic@gmail.com (Monsters, Madness and Magic) — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 20:04:32 +0000

Join Daniel as he chats with musician Randal Collier-Ford about his new album Advent, Cryo Chamber, and his musical inspirations!

Randall Collier-Ford bio:

"Randal Collier-Ford is an American dark ambient musician and producer. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest state of Oregon, he made his start in 2012 with projects such as the Temple of Algolagnia, Grey Light Shade, and Mors Universa."

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