Fan2Fan Podcast

We're talking mad science and 25 years (and counting) of horror hosting on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete continue their conversation with Dr. Gangrene (Larry Underwood), celebrating over two decades of horror hosting in Nashville and beyond. We dive into the Physician of Fright's early career, his horror hosting evolution, his recent induction into the Rondo Award Hall of Fame, and more. From classic Universal monsters to indie horror gems, it’s part two of a creepy conversation that highlights Dr. Gangrene's legacy of horror hosting and the fans who keep the madness alive. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We're talking mad science and 25 years (and counting) of horror hosting on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Dr. Gangrene (Larry Underwood) joins Bernie and Pete to celebrate over two decades of horror hosting in Nashville and beyond. The Physician of Fright has been thrilling horror and sci-fi fans with his ghoulish charm and love for all things creepy. We dive into Dr. Gangrene’s origins as a horror host and his influences including Gilligan's Island, Alice Cooper, and the Cryptkeeper. We also discuss the DIY spirit behind his long-running program. From classic Universal monsters to indie horror gems, it’s a fang-tastic conversation that celebrates the legacy of horror hosting and the fans who keep it alive. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, hosts Bernie and Pete talk to Emmy-winning TV writer and New York Times bestselling author Joshua Pruett, the writer of the 2024 fantasy horror film Witch Hunter, starring horror icon Doug Bradley (Hellraiser). Josh shares insights into his creative process, discusses the thrill and pressure of tight deadlines, and takes us behind the scenes of his on-set visit during Witchhunter’s production. Whether you're a horror fan, aspiring writer, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode offers a fascinating look into the world of genre storytelling and creativity. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

Charles Pinion (American Mummy, Twisted Issues, We Await) joins Bernie and Pete to continue their conversation about filmmaking, 3D horror, and creativity! Charles is the director of 2014's American Mummy aka Aztec Blood about a group of university students in the New Mexico desert that unearth an ancient mummy, on which one of the students performs a secret, primeval blood ritual. We explore Charles' eclectic career, 80s horror movies, 3D filmmaking, and his passion for experimental storytelling. Charles reflects on the creative process, new projects, closure with old projects, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

Charles Pinion (American Mummy, Twisted Issues, We Await) joins Bernie and Pete to talk all things filmmaking, 3D horror, and creativity! Charles is the director of 2014's American Mummy aka Aztec Blood about a group of university students in the New Mexico desert that unearth an ancient mummy, on which one of the students performs a secret, primeval blood ritual. Charles shares behind-the-scenes stories from the set, the challenges and rewards of working in 3D, and working with "light fairies." We also explore Charles' eclectic career as a filmmaker, musician, and visual artist, touching on his punk roots, VHS underground legacy, and passion for experimental storytelling. Charles reflects on the creative process, balancing art with work, and what keeps him inspired to keep pushing boundaries in movies, music, and illustration. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We're talking Gyro and the Argonauts on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Joshua Pruett (Phineas and Ferb, MST3K, The Last Comics on Earth) joins Bernie and Pete to talk about his latest book! Josh is the writer of Gyro and the Argonauts - "the totally (mostly) true story of the first “Greek Geek,” a super fanboy vineyard grape-squisher named Gyro (like the sandwich), who learns there's so much more to the maligned monsters of mythology (such as the CYCLOPS, the MINOTAUR, and even MEDUSA herself), and so much less to his favorite heroes (including Perseus, Heracles, and Pegasus) than he ever dreamed." “With big laughs, big heart, and big monsters, Gyro and the Argonauts is timeless fun for everyone!” – Max Brallier, sandwich expert and author of the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Last Kids on Earth Josh shares the book's origin, his writing process, his journey as a creative and more. He also discusses how he was able to take his love of dad jokes, Ray Harryhausen, Douglas Adams and insert them into the book to tell a personal story that's fun for the fans of all ages. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

Michele Brittany (HP Lovecast Podcast) joins Bernie and Pete to discuss Nosferatu (2024). They dive into Robert Eggers’ new vision of the legendary vampire story, exploring the film’s modern horror elements and connections to the 1922 classic. Their conversation also highlights standout performances, the film’s gothic aesthetic, and its place within the evolving legacy of Nosferatu in cinema. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

Michele Brittany (HP Lovecast Podcast) joins Bernie and Pete to discuss Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979). They explore Werner Herzog’s atmospheric and reimagining of the classic vampire tale and examine the film’s themes, haunting visuals, operatic score, and its tribute to F. W. Murnau’s 1922 original. Their conversation also reviews Klaus Kinski’s unique portrayal of Count Dracula and the film’s place in the legacy of gothic horror cinema. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

Michele Brittany (HP Lovecast Podcast) joins Bernie and Pete to discuss Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. They explore F. W. Murnau’s 1922 classic and review its haunting themes, lasting legacy, legal battles, and more. Their conversation also highlights Max Schreck’s unforgettable portrayal of Count Orlok and the world of lost silent films. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We're talking about the Superman: The Motion Picture on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Peter talk about the 1978 Superman: The Motion Picture. They cover the film's production, music, opening credits, legacy, and more. They also cover casting, highlighting Christopher Reeves' memorable performance as Clark Kent and the Man of Steel. Bernie and Pete also examine Superman's impact on superhero movies. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We're talking about the Superman on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Peter talk about the Man of Steel on TV, in animation, and film adaptations. They cover the 1950s Adventures of Superman starring George Reeves, the Fleischer Superman cartoons, Super Friends, and more. Bernie and Pete also examine Superman's impact and legacy in pop culture. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We're talking about the Fanastic Four on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Peter continue their discussion on 1994's unreleased Fantastic Four movie. They talk about the movie's crew, the behind the scenes Doomed! documentary, the movie's legacy, and more. Bernie and Pete also examine why the Fantastic Four haven't been as successful as other Marvel movies and how the super hero team might fit in the new Marvel cinematic universe. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We're talking about the Fanastic Four on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Peter discuss 1994's unreleased Fantastic Four movie. They discuss the movie's infamous history, the career of legendary producer Roger Corman, Fantastic Four's casting, and more. Bernie and Pete also talk about the legality of bootlegs and the complexity of movie rights. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We're talking about Overlord on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! In this episode, Bernie and Pete dive into the 2018 underated action and genre mashup movie. The discuss how the film's balances being a war movie with B-movie horror. They also cover the film's video game vibes, cast, special effects, alernate history, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We continue talking about George Romero's Resident Evil on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete break down the fascinating history behind Romero’s lost Resident Evil adaptation, exploring how the horror legend almost brought the iconic video game to life on the big screen. They discuss the documentary’s deep dive into Romero’s vision, the script, and why the project never came to be. Along the way, they revisit Romero’s impact on zombie cinema and how his influence shaped the horror genre, from Night of the Living Dead to Dawn of the Dead and beyond. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com.

We're talking about George Romero's Resident Evil on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete dive into the fascinating history behind Romero’s lost Resident Evil adaptation, exploring how the horror legend almost brought the iconic video game to life on the big screen. They discuss the documentary’s deep dive into Romero’s vision, the script, and why the project never came to be. Along the way, they revisit Romero’s impact on zombie cinema and how his influence shaped the horror genre, from Night of the Living Dead to Dawn of the Dead and beyond. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com.

We continue talking about zombie movie history on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Andrew continue their conversation as they review the origin and evolution of the walking dead in film. They discuss how zombie movies cover the full spectrum of film genres including horror, science fiction, comedy, action, post-apocalyptic, and found footage. Movies discussed include Return of the Living Dead, Army of the Dead, Dead Alive, Pontypool, Dead Alive, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We continue talking about zombie movie history on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Andrew continue their conversation as they review the origin and evolution of the walking dead in film. They discuss how zombie movies cover the full spectrum of film genres including horror, science fiction, comedy, action, post-apocalyptic, and found footage. Movies discussed include Quarantine, REC, George Romero's Diary of the Dead, 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake, World War Z, John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness, Night of the Comet, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We continue talking about zombie movie history on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Andrew continue their conversation as they review the origin and evolution of the walking dead in film. Topics include germ warfare, 1980s consumerism, mass media, video games, and George Romero's massive impact. They also discuss zombie movies throughout the 1970s into the 2000s including 28 Days Later, Resident Evil, the 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We're talking about zombie movie history on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Andrew review the origin and evolution of the walking dead in film. Topics include germ warfare, 1950s Red Scare, and George Romero's massive impact. They also discuss early movies including White Zombie, Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com