June 27, 2023
67. XENOMANIA Part IV: 'Alien Resurrection' w/Grant Hasbrouck
Frankenstein's Podcast presents: XENOMANIA! - a series in which we take a deep dive into each entry into the Alien universe, one film at a time with special guests along the way. This episode we’re digging into the fourth ent...
May 30, 2023
66. XENOMANIA Part III: 'Alien³' w/Joel H Brewster & Jim Tandberg
Frankenstein's Podcast presents: XENOMANIA! - a series in which we take a deep dive into each entry into the Alien universe, one film at a time with special guests along the way. This episode we’re digging into the third entr...
May 16, 2023
65. XENOMANIA Part II: 'Aliens' w/Erik Kollasch & Nicole Praska
Frankenstein's Podcast presents: XENOMANIA! - a series in which we take a deep dive into each entry into the Alien universe, one film at a time with special guests along the way. This episode we're talking about the sequel th...
May 2, 2023
64. XENOMANIA Part I: 'Alien' w/Phillipa Ballantine
Frankenstein's Podcast presents: XENOMANIA! - a series in which we take a deep dive into each entry into the Alien universe, one film at a time with special guests along the way. This episode is dedicated to the one that star...
April 18, 2023
63. The Sea Monster from 'Sweetheart' w/Mark H. Harris
Joined by horror-movie aficionado and writer, Mark H. Harris, Kalid and Joe dive into the 2019 creature-feature, Sweetheart , from director J.D. Dillard and starring Kiersey Clemons! *Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Chec...
April 4, 2023
62. Vampires in 'From Dusk Till Dawn' w/Ricky Rosario
This episode, Kalid & Joe are joined by filmmaker and cinephile, Ricky Rosario, to chat about the practical effects-laden, classic, 90s camp-fest, From Dusk Till Dawn ! *Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of ...
March 21, 2023
61. 'Troll' w/Anghus Houvouras
Kalid and Joe are joined by writer, Anghus Houvouras, to chat about the new Norwegian Netflix Kaiju film, Troll (2022), from director, Roar Uthaug. The crew dig into the film's many influencers and the mythology behind Scandi...
March 7, 2023
60. The Monstars from 'Space Jam'
It's time to slam now! Welcome to the jam! We're getting just a bit animated in this episode as we dig into the Monstars from the 1996 basketball classic, Space Jam ! *Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of hi...
Feb. 14, 2023
59. Sardo Numspa from 'The Golden Child'
Kalid and Joe tackle the lesser-loved cousin to the classic film, Big Trouble in Little China - yep, that's right, it'sThe Golden Child! Eddie Murphy's regrets are our joys this week as we dig into the film's stop-motion VFX,...
Jan. 24, 2023
58. Devils, Fiends & Hybrids from 'Chainsaw Man' w/Jim Tandberg
Joined by artist and regular friend of the podcast (aka Friendenstien), Jim Tandberg, the monster crew chat about the new, hit anime series on Hulu, Chainsaw Man. Chainsaw Man, adapted from the manga of the same name by Tatsu...
Dec. 13, 2022
57. Jean Jacket from 'Nope' w/Zach Grooten
Joined by the awesome dog-walking cinephile, Zach Grooten, the Kalid & Joe discuss Jordan Peele's 2022 film, Nope , and its mysterious and beautiful creature, Jean Jacket! *Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more ...
Nov. 29, 2022
56. The Mogwai from 'Gremlins' w/Dominic Burgess
Joined by actor & writer, Dominic Burgess , the monster crew takes on the 1984 classic, Gremlins! In our chat, we sink our teeth into all the wonderful practical VFX, the wild mashup of monster movie & Christmas film, and why...
Nov. 15, 2022
55. The Mother from 'Barbarian' w/Nicole Praska
Welcoming back wife-of-the-podcast, Nicole Praska, the monster crew chats about Zach Cregger's new film, Barbarian, and all the inherent wtf-ness that comes along with it. *Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more ...
Oct. 25, 2022
54. The Werewolf & Man-Thing from 'Werewolf by Night'
Kalid and Joe sink their teeth into the Marvel's new 'special presentation,' Werewolf By Night , from composer-turned-director, Michael Giacchino. The crew discuss the special's place and significance in the MCU, its homages ...
Oct. 11, 2022
53. The Feral Predator from 'Prey'
Kalid and Joe tackle Dan Trachtenberg's entry into the long-running Predator franchise, Prey , from 2022 staring the incomparable Amber Midthunder, and discuss a new (...old?) breed of Yautja: the Feral Predator! *Thank you t...
Sept. 20, 2022
52. Kang & Kodos from 'The Simpsons'
Kalid & Joe get animated! In getting a chance to gush about The Simpsons, t he monster crew dig into the very best perpetually drooling, tentacled, one-eyed alien monsters: Kang & Kodos! We focus in on a few Treehouse of Horr...
Sept. 6, 2022
51. The Crawlers from 'The Descent' w/Sadè Sellers
Kalid & Joe are joined by the multi-talented and awesome Sadè Sellers of the Afro Horror Podcast to chat about Neil Marshall's 2006 subterranean monster flick, The Descent ! *Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out mor...
Aug. 23, 2022
50. Monsters! And Why We Love them
We somehow made it to 50 episodes and this week we're taking a victory lap to celebrate! Joining the monster crew is Nicole Praska (who is stepping in the hot seat as a guest host), and Joel H Brewster who joins the conversat...
Aug. 9, 2022
49. Wall of Monsters & Other Horrors from 'In the Mouth of Madness'
Kalid & Joe find themselves back in the John Carpenter sandbox! This time, the crew unpacks the 1995 conclusion to the unofficial 'Apocalypse Trilogy,' In The Mouth of Madness. *Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out ...
July 26, 2022
48. 'E.T.' w/Steve Hernandez
This episode is dedicated to Jak Knight. Rest in Peace. Kalid & Joe dig into popular culture's collective childhoods and chat about the 80's Spielberg classic, E.T. Along for the ride is Los Angeles comedian and film enthusia...
July 12, 2022
47. The Kaiju/Robot Monsters from 'Colossal' w/Kate McCarthy
This episode, the monster crew discuss the 2017 rom-com/dramedy/monster flick, 'Colossal,' from director Nacho Vigalondo! Joining us is L.A. filmmaker & director of the short film, Look, Mira , Kate McCarthy to chat about the...
June 28, 2022
46. Mister Babadook from 'The Babadook'
Kalid & Joe dig into the 2014 supernatural-horror film, The Babadook , from director, Jennifer Kent. Along the way, we discuss the metaphors at play, the differences between the supernatural and magic, and whether or not the ...
May 31, 2022
45. Gods & Monsters from 'Moon Knight'
Back from a short break, Kalid and Joe venture into the Marvel Cinematic Universe! While sharing some thoughts on the MCU as a whole, the crew specifically dig into the recent limited series on Disney Plus, Moon Knight , star...
May 3, 2022
44. The Bloodherd of Gehenna from 'Girl in the Woods' w/Felicia Ho
Kalid and Joe take on the gnarly creatures (the Hypnotist, the Echo and the Brute) from Peacock's recent Crypt TV adaptation, Girl in the Woods ! Joining the discussion is Felicia Ho who worked as a writer on the show and has...