Fan2Fan Podcast

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow podcaster Peter Charbonneau ( So Bad It's… ) give out some personal recommendations and guilty pleasures. They discuss Svengoolie, Land of the Lost (1974), Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Kolchak the Nightstalker, the 1979 Salem's Lot movie adaptation, favorite podcasts, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez is joined by fellow podcaster Peter Charbonneau ( So Bad It's… ) to talk about volunteer opportunities. At a time when our society may seem divided, we can always come together by giving back to our communities. Bernie and Pete discuss a few websites that can match your interests such as catchafire.org and volunteermatch.org. They also r...

Hey everyone! This is the Fan2Fan Podcast and I'm your host Bernie Gonzalez. I started this podcast around April 2016 and, after 55 episodes, I'm taking a break. For the last ten months I've had the pleasure of talking with friends and fans about movies, comics, TV shows, cartoons, and more. But it's time to recharge my batteries, research ideas, and set up interviews with more guests so we can di...

The digital resurrection of Peter Cushing for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has sparked quite the discussion regarding the use of CGI to bring back dead actors in movies and TV. In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow fans Chris Stevenson and Andre Walker join the conversation by discussing the ethical dilemma behind the technology, exploring whether actors need to p...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez interviews comic book artist Andrew Huerta (Underworld, Pathfinder, Planet of the Apes, Homies). Andrew discusses his inspirations, being a full-time artist, the current comics landscape, his personal project Sovereign, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes ! Visit www.fanpodcast.com  for more info and follow @fa...

Fan2Fan Podcast host Bernie Gonzalez is joined by fellow fans Chris Stevenson and Andre Walker to discuss the upcoming 11th season of Syfy channel's hit show Face Off. Chris also shares his experience after taking various classes at the Kozart Effects Studios, founded by Face Off season 4 champion Anthony Kozart (Avatar, Indiana Jones 4). Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes ! Visi...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez is joined by fan/comedian/podcaster Chad Lind to discuss 1979's cult classic The Warriors. They talk about the film's production, the music, the movie's colorful gangs, their personal memories of watching The Warriors, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes ! Visit www.fanpodcast.com  for more info and follow @fan...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow podcaster Chad Lind discuss fake documentaries and how they utilize the "false document" technique (a work of fiction with elements of truth purposely inserted to make the fake feel real). Having discussed Orson Welles' 1938 War of the Worlds in a previous episode, Bernie and Chad turn their sights onto documentaries that were...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez is joined by fan/comedian/podcaster Chad Lind to discuss Orson Welles and his classic/controversial 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast. They examine the show's production, its reported impact, and how it's a perfect example of a "false document" (a work of fiction with elements of truth purposely inserted to make the fake feel real). Berni...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez is joined by a number of previous guests as they share their video store memories. Some are funny. Others are introspective. But if you were kind enough to rewind, you'll appreciate this walk down video store memory lane. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes ! Visit www.fanpodcast.com  for more info and follow @fan2fanpod...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow podcaster Peter Charbonneau ( So Bad It's… ) share their video store memories. They talk about video rental clubs, Betamax vs. VHS, new release Tuesdays, the notorious adult movie section, and more. Bernie and Pete also discuss how video stores introduced them to cult classics like Dawn of the Dead, Highlander, and Evil Dead....

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow fan Andre Walker discuss TV superheroes of the 90s. Bernie and Andre review various small screen super-powered shows including The Flash, M.A.N.T.I.S., Nightman, Swamp Thing, Robocop, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes ! Visit www.fanpodcast.com  for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast .

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow fan Andre Walker discuss Samurai Jack; an animated series created by Genndy Tartakovsky for Cartoon Network. Bernie and Andre review the show's production, music, main characters, and its impact on the world of animation and beyond. They also go over their favorite episodes and Samurai Jack's upcoming return on Adult Swim. Ple...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez discusses Hanna Barbera animated superhero series of the 60s and 70s. Bernie reviews cartoon classics like Jonny Quest, Space Ghost, Birdman, The Herculoids, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes ! Visit  www.fanpodcast.com  for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast .

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez continues his review of cartoons that jumped on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trend during the 80s and 90s. Bernie goes over numerous TMNT kind of knock-offs including Bots Masters, Mummies Alive, Mighty Ducks, Bucky O'Hare and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes ! Visit www.fanpodcast.com  for more info and fol...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez discusses some of the numerous toy lines, cartoons, video games, and comics that have blatantly tried to tap into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles phenomenon. Bernie goes over numerous TMNT knock-offs including Battle Toads, Biker Mice From Mars, Avenger Penguins, Road Rovers, Samurai Pizza Cats, Stone Protectors, Cheetahmen, and more. P...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez discusses 1983's adventure-fantasy animated cult classic Fire and Ice. Released by 20th Century Fox, the movie was a collaboration between director Ralph Bakshi and legendary fantasy painter Frank Frazetta. Bernie discusses the film's production, voice casting, the rotoscoping process, remake attempts, and more. Please rate and review th...

Fan2Fan Podcast host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow podcaster Peter Charbonneau ( So Bad It's… ) talk about John Carpenter's science fiction horror classic The Thing (1982). Bernie and Pete discuss the film's production, casting, music, special effects, Carpenter's themes, and more. They also examine The Thing's legacy including the novelization, comics, the 2011 prequel, and more. Please rate and rev...

In the second installment of a two-part conversation, comedian/musician/podcaster Chad Lind rejoins Fan2Fan Podcast host Bernie Gonzalez to examine the movies of John Carpenter. They focus on Carpenter's 80's films including Escape from New York, The Thing, Christine, Starman, Big Trouble in Little China, and They Live. Bernie and Chad discuss personal memories of watching Carpenter's movies, cast...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, writer/editor/amateur film scholar Orrin Grey joins host Bernie Gonzalez to talk about John Carpenter's The Fog. They discuss personal memories of watching the 1980 film along with production, casting, special effects, and more. Bernie and Orrin also examine the movie's themes as well as Carpenter's historical, literary, and cinematic inspirations. Please ra...

In the first installment of a two-part conversation, comedian/musician/podcaster Chad Lind returns to the Fan2Fan Podcast to examine the movies of John Carpenter. Host Bernie Gonzalez and Chad discuss Carpenter's early films including Dark Star, Assault on Precinct 13, Halloween, Someone's Watching Me!, and The Fog. They talk about personal memories of watching Carpenter's movies, casting, product...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez is joined by film director/producer/historian Ed Glaser. Ed is the creator and host of Deja View; an award winning web series highlighting unauthorized movie remakes from around the world. Bernie and Ed discuss some notable examples such as Turkish Star Wars, Korean Tron, Nigerian Titanic, Italian Conan, and more. They also examine why t...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez shares an audio adventure from his supernatural/pulp/noir inspired comic Midnight Mystery. Produced in the spirit of old time radio programs like The Shadow and Inner Sanctum, "The House That Satan Built" follows detective Ezekiel "Zeke" King as he ventures into bayou country and encounters an eerie estate where things are not what they...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez is joined by fan/comedian/podcaster Chad Lind to discuss John Carpenter's 1978 slasher/horror classic Halloween. Along with personal memories of watching Halloween, they discuss the film's production, casting, Carpenter's direction and influences. Bernie and Chad also examine the movie's themes including the "final girl" concept, boogeym...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, author Kevin Folliard joins host Bernie Gonzalez to talk about kid friendly horror in media. Where do you draw the line between scary stories for children and adult horror in books, film, and TV shows? They examine the question and explore how children can learn from spooky tales by allowing them to confront fear, encounter morality tales, and develop imagin...