Fan2Fan Podcast

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...

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 vi...

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 Char...

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...

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...

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...

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 pla...

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://...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 Podcas...

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.lib...

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 b...

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. Alon...

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 L...

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...

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 Lat...

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  h...

We're talking about movie editing, fim noir, and Mullholland Drive on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by returning guest Kristin Webster to discuss movie editing and film noir. They also cover David Lynch's 2001 noir thriller Mulholland Drive including the film's themes, cast, reception, and legacy. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  https://fan2fan.lib...

We're talking about Davd Lynch and Blue Velvet on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! In this episode, Bernie and Pete dive into the 1986 mystery thriller directed by David Lynch. They discuss the film's themes, cast, reception. and legacy. They also cover Lynch's career after his recent passing. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete continue their conversation with Allan and Rebecca about independent movie theaters. They explore the unique amenities and settings of indie cinemas from their intimate single-screens to mismatched seating and charming no-frills vibes. They discuss the passionate people behind the scenes whose tastes and personalities shape the experience, as...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Allan and Rebecca to discuss the charm and cultural impact of independent movie theaters. In part one, they dive into what makes indie cinemas unique, from their distinctive personalities to their eclectic programming including cult classic movie screenings, foreign films, horror marathons, and even hosting actors.  From art dec...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete share some books and documentaries about the golden age of VHS. They share books from previous guests Austin Trunick (The Cannon Film Guide series) and Cory Gorski (VHS Collecting: The Modern Relevance of Home Video). Plus, we review a handful of documentaries that cover video store memories and rare VHS collecting including The Last Blockbus...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete rewind to the golden age of mom-and-pop VHS rental stores. They discuss the high cost of VHS tapes, faded movie posters, and renting video games. They review how these indie stores shaped our childhoods, bringing some movie magic to life in ways chain stores never could.  Whether you're nostalgic for late fees or curious about those mysteriou...