Monsters, Madness and Magic

Join Justin as he sits down with prolific character actor Kevin McNally! We dive deep into classic science fiction, look at how Johnny Depp's radical creative choices as Jack Sparrow redefined the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and break down the rare episodic longevity behind Supernatural. CONNECT WITH MONSTERS, MADNESS AND MAGIC: • Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/monstersmadne...

Join Justin as he chats with Tales from the Crypt writer and producer Alan Katz about developing the Crypt Keepers personality, writing with a partner, the behind-the-scenes drama of Bordello of Blood, and more! Alan Katz bio: A L Katz is known for Tales from the Crypt (1989), The Outer Limits (1995) and Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995). Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyr...

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...

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 offic...

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 w...

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. Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked belo...

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! Link to purchase my new supernatural horror novelette NO PERPETUAL CARE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5438774 Julian Richings bio: Julian Richings (born 30 August 1956) is a British-Canadian character actor , having appeared in over 2...

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! Link to purchase my new supernatural horror novelette NO PERPETUAL CARE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5438774 Magnus Bruun bio: “ Magnus Bruun is a Danish actor known for a variety of roles across film and television, most recognized fo...

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! Link to purchase my new supernatural horror novelette NO PERPETUAL CARE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5438774 Hudson Leick bio: “ Heidi Hudson Leick, upon graduating high school, got a modeling gig in Japan; this was...

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...

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. Int ro and outro them...

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 ma...

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 Jou...

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 eccentric character roles on screen. His breakout r...

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 appear...

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 know...

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,...

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 Hellow een . Kiske ha s also released four solo albums, two albums with the hard rockband Unis onic...

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 Shakespear...

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...

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...

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 d...

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 an...

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 . “ Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. S...

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...