Fan2Fan Podcast

Bernie, Pete, and Jon throw Godzilla into the ultimate "what if" arena in this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast. The trio dream up a lineup of unexpected (and sometimes ridiculous) opponents to see how the King of the Monsters would stack up. From unlikely creatures to off-the-wall matchups, they debate who lasts, who gets stomped, and who might actually give Godzilla a run for his money. For more i...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie, Pete, and Jon stomp back into their childhoods with Godzilla! The trio revisit the origins of Toho's radioactive King of the Monsters. They reflect on what it was like growing up on Godzilla marathons, when local TV stations turned entire afternoons into city-crushing must watch television. From the somber nuclear allegory of the original film to the...

We're talking about Pumpkinhead on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by guest Megan to review this 1988 horror monster movie directed by Stan Winston . They discuss the film's production, casting, creature effects, legacy, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  fanpodcast.com

We're talking The Relic on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by Michele Brittany, Nick Diak, Scott Peterson, and Joshua Pruett to discuss this 1997 horror action monster movie. They go over the film's production, casting, special effects, book adaptation, Kothoga monster, 90s creature features, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  https://fan2fan....

We're talking about King Kong 1976 on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete discuss the film's ambitious remake approach and how it reimagined Kong for a new era. We cover the movie's origins, cast, cinematography, amazing musical score, and the special effects work by Rick Baker. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive deep into King Kong vs. Godzilla . The duo revisit the 1963 kaiju showdown, discussing the film's origins involving King King legal troubles and the height of Japan's "man in the suit" monster movie boom.  Bernie and Pete also explore the urban legend behind the film's ending - who really won the first time these two cinematic titans cla...

We're talking about King Kong 1933 on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete discuss the iconic film's groundbreaking special effects, its lasting impact on monster movies, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We're talking about the Friday the 13th franchise on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by guest Josh Spiegel, creator of the YouTube channel Movie Timelines and author of Timelines of Terror: The Fractured Continuities of Horror Film Sequels.  In part two of their discussion, they go over the Friday the 13th sequels, the evolution of Jason Voorhees, TV series, fan fil...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive into the worlds of Kaiju and cryptids! The duo explore the origins of giant monster cinema, examining how towering Kaiju emerged from postwar Japan and evolved into global pop-culture icons. They discuss the themes beneath the destruction including nuclear anxiety while also unpacking our fascination with giant creatures. From Bigfoot an...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete talk atomic age monsters and mutants! The duo trace how post-World War II anxieties about nuclear power, radiation, and scientific overreach gave rise to a new wave of cinematic monsters. Welcome to the atomic age of giant ants, mutated beasts! They discuss how these films captured Cold War fears and reflected a world grappling with atomic un...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive deep into Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). After catching the film as part of the Carolina Theatre's retro series, Pete shares his experience watching this underwater monster classic on the big screen. The duo discuss the Gill-man's haunting design, the film's groundbreaking underwater cinematography, and its enduring place in Univ...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete sink their teeth into The Wolf Man (1941). Pete revisits the Universal classic as part of the Carolina Theatre's retro film series. The duo discuss Lon Chaney Jr.'s tragic performance, the film's gothic atmosphere, and its lasting influence on werewolf mythology. They also explore how  The Wolf Man stands apart from other Universal monsters a...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Joshua Pruett to discuss monsters! The trio dig into the origins of movie monsters, starting with the very first appearances of Frankenstein's Monster on screen. We then debate a deceptively simple question: what is a monster? Does it have to have claws, fangs, or scales? Then we cover the Universal Monsters, examining how these...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Emmy Award–winner Joshua Pruett to discuss film reviews. They go over the evolution of film criticism from newspaper reviews to the cultural influence of  Siskel & Ebert to modern commentary shaped by social media and apps like  Letterboxd . They explore why context, experience, and critical perspective still matter when evaluat...

We're talking about the Friday the 13th franchise on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by guest Josh Spiegel, creator of the YouTube channel Movie Timelines and author of Timelines of Terror: The Fractured Continuities of Horror Film Sequels.  They discuss the 1980 Friday the 13th movie, the sequels, the evolution of Jason Voorhees, fan films, video games, and more. F...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, hosts Bernie and Pete are joined by journalist and movie critic Noel Manning for an in-depth conversation on film criticism, film education, and the evolving role of critics in today's media landscape. Noel discusses his approach to film criticism, how teaching film shapes the way movies are analyzed and appreciated. He talks about introducing his students t...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by journalist and movie critic Noel Manning to discuss producer and actor Earl Owensby. The conversation explores Earl's remarkable legacy as an independent filmmaker including his work in genre cinema, the impact of 1980s 3D films, and the challenges behind regional film production. Noel discusses his longtime friendship with Earl...

We're still talking about physical media on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete chat with writer, pop cuture scholars, and fellow podcasters Michele Brittany and Nick Dick. They discuss what happens to your movies, music, and books when you die. The go over physical media, moving, and many heavy boxes. They also discuss special editions and video games. For more info about the Fan...

We're talking CDs on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete go over the history of compact dics, from their popularity to their decline to their current revival. They also chat with Joshua Pruett, Nick Diak, and Michele Brittany about their first compact discs, why they buy physical media, and more.  For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

In this short episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, hosts Bernie and Pete chat with Jim Carl, Senior Director of Programming at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC. Jim talks about his once extensive VHS collection, why he move on from video tapes, and how he currently buys physical media. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

We're talking with VHS collector and author Cory Gorski on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Cory is the author of VHS Collecting: The Modern Relevance of Home Video. We discuss the VHS format, cover art, video store nostalgia, the collecting community, and more.  For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, hosts Bernie and Pete chat with Emmy-winning TV writer and New York Times bestselling author Joshua Pruett about physical media. The trio dive into buying movies and how collecting habits have changed across formats from VHS to DVD to 4K. What's been gained and lost as streaming has become dominant? They discuss cover art, special features, nostalgia, curati...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete share a few of the movies, music, and TV shows they enjoyed most in 2025. They run through a mix of genre favorites and crowd-pleasers including Good Boy , Heart Eyes , and the over-the-top action sequel Sisu: Road to Revenge . They also get into Wake Up Dead Man and a handful of other films that made their watchlists this year. Pete also sha...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Graham and Jon for a fun, spoiler-lite chat about a mix of major horror sequels and exciting original released in 2025. They dig into frightful follow-ups like Fear Street: Prom Queen, M3GAN 2.0, The Monkey, Final Destination: Bloodlines, and the long-awaited 28 Days Later sequel. The conversation also highlights standout new or...

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Graham and Jon for a fun, spoiler-lite chat about three original horror films released in 2025. They kick things off with Weapons, a small-town slow-burn nightmare directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian). Then they dig into Ryan Coogler's Sinners; a Southern Gothic period piece packed with music and mayhem. Finally, they talk Heart...