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Joe Praska and Kalid HusseinExplicit
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Date created
2020/05/07
Latest episode
2026/10/22
Average duration
74 min.
Release period
14 days
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Kalid and Joe discuss creature-features, monsters, supernatural beasts, aliens and the like from all corners of pop. culture.
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144. The Silicates from 'Island of Terror' w/Trevor Henderson
2026/10/22
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by iconic illustrator and artist, Trevor Henderson, to chat about the 1966 British horror classic, Island of Terror!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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Featured Guest:
Trevor Henderson is an Illustrator, designer, writer, author. He’s known for (among many many more things) creating the Siren Head and Cartoon Cat characters, writing the middle-grade horror duology, Scarewaves, and the horror anthology podcast, Mayfair Watchers Society. Follow Trevor on his instagram to keep up with his work!
References:
The Sisters of the Ever-Sharpening Blade
Long Horse
Plastiboo (artist)
Stephen Gammell (artist)
Zdzisław Beksiński (artist)
Savageland (found footage horror film)
Man Finds Tape (found footage horror film)
Ken Russell’s The Devils
Carrie (Mike Flanagan series)
The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera.
You Can See Everything
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
The Carrier (1988)
The Nobodies (2017)
143. T-Virus Mutations from 'Resident Evil' w/Katherine Silva
2026/10/07
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by returning guest and indie author, Katherine Silva, to talk all things Resident Evil! Specifically, we discuss the 2026 update to the franchise from director, Zach Cregger.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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Featured Guest:
Katherine Silva is multi-award winning horror and speculative fiction writer, and editor-in-chief of Strange Wilds Press. Her latest books, Into The Darkening Dust & Where the Soul Goes are out now, and her upcoming book, Dichotomy, is set to drop in March 2027. Kat previously appeared on the podcast back in episode 121 about the Borg from ‘Star Trek’!
References:
Inside (playdead game)
Practical First: How Zach Cregger Shot Resident Evil's Monsters Without Leaning on VFX - DFIrentals
Resident Evil’s scariest scene involved 50 gallons of fake blood, puppets, and days of tentacle work - Polygon
Resident Evil movement coordinator’s Instagram post on the ‘Merged Monster’
Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother
No Rest for the Wicked from AZ Chike
Butterfly Kisses
Framed (movie game)
Cinematrix
Alice Isn’t Dead by Joseph Fink
Devilry in Godling Wood by Coy Hall
Ted Lasso
142. 'The Phantom of the Opera' Double Feature w/Samantha Rodes
2026/09/23
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined creature-performer & creative writer, Samantha Rodes, to chat about an all-time macabre classic, The Phantom of the Opera! We dig into the 1925 silent film starring Lon Chaney as well as the 1989 slasher-tinged update with Robert Englund.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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Featured Guest:
Samantha Rodes is an actor, creature performer - both in makeup/prosthetics & in motion capture, contortionist, and creative writer. She portrayed Zizi the Pinhead in Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley & did prosthetics and stunt work in Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon. Follow Sam on Instagram!
References:
Dracula’s Daughter (universal horror)
Phantom of the Opera (1943)
Phantom of the Opera miniseries with Charles Dance
Ken Hill Phantom of the Opera (1976)
Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Weber musical (1986)
‘Phantom’ book by Susan Kay
AZ Chike - Look Like My Mama ft. Tyler, The Creator.
The Glendale Archives (youtube analogue horror series)
The Odyssey (2026)
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Sam’s Substack: The Midnight Reveille
141. Appalachian Horrors from 'Dark Hollow' w/Daniel Byers & June Schreiner
2026/09/09
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by writer/director, Daniel Byers and actor June Schreiner to talk about their new horror/creature-feature, Dark Hollow, which is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video now!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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Featured Guest:
Daniel Byers is a writer and director with a passion for sci-fi, horror and fantasy. His first horror feature, Eradication, is currently available to stream on Tubi & to rent on most other services. Daniel’s latest film, Dark Hollow, is out now!
June Schreiner is an actor who has appeared in film, television and stage. Recently, she starred in the apocalyptic, romantic road-trip drama, When I'm Ready (which currently can be found on Tubi & Prime). She plays the lead role of KC Scarbro in Dark Hollow!
References:
darkhollowmovie.com
Follow Dark Hollow on Instagram
Coyote vs. Acme (movie)
Lanterns (HBO series)
Buffet Infinity
MN State Fair
Fire & Ice
Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein
True West (play) by Sam Shepard
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
Crafting The Relic Universe w/JM Logan & Taylor Bini
2026/08/31
This episode, Kalid and Joe sit down with writer/director JM Logan & actor Taylor Bini about their upcoming indie horror/fantasy film THE RELIC: DRAGON. Combining elements of treasure-hunting, classic adventure, and cosmic horror, the film follows an academic in search of her estranged sister who ultimately finds herself in pursuit of a cursed ancient relic that could bring about the end of civilization.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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Featured Guest:
JM Logan is a director, writer, and producer who has an affinity for monster movies. He began in the VFX world, and lately has been fully immersed in creating the universe for THE RELIC.
Taylor Bini is an actor and singer in both film and on the stage. She willbe portraying Dr. Echo Adams in THE RELIC: DRAGON
References:
The Relic Universe official website
Follow The Relic Universe on instagram
"The Relic" short film
139. Augusto Pinochet from 'El Conde' w/Luke Graham
2026/08/26
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by longtime friend of the podcast and fellow genre fan, Luke Graham, to chat about the 2023 satirical, horror-comedy, EL CONDE, from director Pablo Larraín.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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Featured Guest:
Luke Graham is an unpublished author who feels like a puddle in a dive bar parking lot where a mix of Marxism, Catholic Guilt, and Coolant from a Lincoln Continental have become an intoxicating slurry. He hopes you step out for a smoke and see him in his shimmering technicolor glory.
References:
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (film)
A Masterclass in the Dark Arts of Movie Making - Codex
‘El Conde’: How Cinematographer Ed Lachman Captured the Flying Nun Vampire Sequence Using a 90-Foot Crane and Wires - Variety
El Conde: Everything You Need to Know About Pablo Larraín’s Dark Vampire Comedy - Tudum by Netflix
Tony (2026 film)
Furious (Hulu series)
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026 film)
Man Finds Tape (2025 film)
The End of Oak Street (2026 film)
The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026 film)
Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez
138. An 'Unnamable' Double Feature
2026/08/12
This episode, Kalid and Joe watch not one but two Unnamable films! We dig into the back-to-back Lovecraft adaptations of director, Jean-Paul Ouellette: The Unnamable from 1988 and The Unnamble II: The Statement of Randolph Carter from 1992.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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References:
Amigos en el Camino link for Venezuela aid
[It Came From the ‘80s] Lovecraftian She-Beast ‘The Unnamable’ - Bloody Disgusting
‘The Unnamable’ short story by H.P. Lovecraft
‘The Statement of Randolph Carter’ short story by H.P. Lovecraft
H.P. Lovecraft's The Unnamable II - "Beauty is the Beast" Featurette
President Curtis (new Rick & Morty spinoff)
The Sound of the Dark by Daniel Church
Centuria manga by Tohru Kuramori
137. Samara from 'The Ring' w/Jim Tandberg
2026/07/29
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by returning guest and resident artist, Jim Tandberg, to chat about Gore Verbinski's take on The Ring from 2002, as well as the original Ringu film from Japan, and also Koji Suzuki's novel that inspired them all.
RIP Daveigh Chase.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
Support us on Patreon!
Featured Guest:
Jim Tandberg is a local Twin Cities artist, resident artist for this podcast, and a geek at heart. He counts himself as a member of countless fandoms, but often gravitates towards comics, manga, anime, model building and Dungeons & Dragons. You can see his latest art pieces here. Follow Jim on Instagram @Jimstagram2.
References:
Onryō (wikipedia)
Thoughtography (wikipedia)
The Invite
The Furious
Folklores Coffee House - San Antonio
The Whisper Man by Alex North
Radio K (University of Minnesota radio station)
Ninajirachi
Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman
Marathon (video game)
136. Darkness from 'Legend' w/Emelyne Museaux
2026/07/15
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by returning guest, Emelyne Museaux, to discuss Ridley Scott’s 1985 dark fairy tale, LEGEND!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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Featured Guest:
Emelyne Museaux is a film aficionado, fantasy lover, and ghostwriter/editor. She co-hosts the podcast, The Good, The Bad, and the Basic, which is currently on hiatus. She previously appeared on our double feature episode on UNDERWATER and THE MEG (episode 23).
References:
Making Up Legend - Monsters of Makeup
Tierra Whack - WHACK'S MUSEUM (album)
Halt and Catch Fire (AMC+)
Minions & Monsters
Supergirl
Old Wounds by Logan Ashley-Kisner
Supacell (Netflix)
Barbershop (Amazon Prime)
I Love Boosters
Sweetpea by C.J. Skuse
Joesef (musician)
135. The Harvesters from 'Independence Day'
2026/07/01
This episode, Kalid and Joe celebrate our Independence Day! Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day, that is. Specifically, his 1996 alien invasion classic!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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References:
‘Independence Day’: How Visual Effects Have Dramatically Escalated Since the Original Film’s Release - The Hollywood Reporter
Invaders on the Fourth of July - Monster Legacy
Season 3 of Interview with a Vampire - The Vampire Lestat (AMC)
Mister Magic by Kiersten White
134. The Fae Creatures from 'Pan's Labyrinth' w/Ana Victoria Esquivel
2026/06/17
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by makeup artist & vfx professional, Ana Victoria Esquivel Vásquez, to chat about Guillermo del Toro's 2006 passion project, Pan's Labyrinth!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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Featured Guest:
Ana Victoria Esquivel Vásquez is a Los Angeles–based multidisciplinary makeup artist specializing in Beauty, Special Effects, and Illustration, with over a decade of professional experience spanning film, television, and high-level production work. Originally from Panama City, Panama, Ana developed her artistic foundation through fine arts studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design before continuing advanced training at the Academy of Freelance Makeup in London and Make-Up Designory in Burbank, and later she trained under renowned industry artists including Matt Rose, Jordu Schell, and Denise Baer. Since 2017, she has contributed to major productions through her expertise in beauty, prosthetics, specialty hair, and on-set collaboration, earning a reputation for technical precision, adaptability, calm leadership, and the ability to seamlessly merge artistry with efficiency across both beauty and effects-driven projects.
References:
The Disobedient Fairytale: How Guillermo del Toro’s Use of Recontextualization Transforms Film Itself - Medium
Once Upon a Time in Spain - The Austin Chronicle
15 Things You Didn't Know About Pan's Labyrinth - ScreenRant
PAN'S LABYRINTH—Interview With Guillermo Del Toro - Screen Anarchy
Pan’s People - The Guardian
Making Monsters: The Practical Effects Behind Guillermo Del Toro’s Iconic Creatures - Shotdeck
Las Criaturas del Laberinto del Fauno - Monster Legacy
A vfx Labyrinth - FX Guide
Shannara Chronicles
VInce Staples - Cry Baby
Pokemon Shield (Nintendo Switch)
Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling
The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling
133. Bioraptors from 'Pitch Black'
2026/06/03
"You're not afraid of the dark, are you...?"
This episode, Kalid and Joe chat about David Twohy 2000 space/horror/creature-feature, Pitch Black, with Vin Diesel as Riddick!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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References:
Whatever happened to the practical creatures from ‘Pitch Black’? - Befores & Afters
I Love Boosters
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Ring by Koji Suzuki
132. The Man Inside the Monster: An Interview with Derek Maki & Doug Jones
2026/05/20
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by guest host Nicole Praska to chat with Derek Maki and prolific creature actor Doug Jones! We discuss Doug’s iconic career as well as the upcoming documentary, GET ME DOUG JONES, which is produced by Derek’s company, Coolwater Productions.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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Featured Guest:
Derek Maki is an actor, director, producer & creator of Coolwater Productions. He wrote and directed the indie film, INSTANT DADS in 2005 which can be found on Amazon & also recently produced the documentary, ALIENS EXPANDED.
Doug Jones is an actor, mime and contortionist. He’s a renowned creature actor who has appeared in countless films and television shows including (but not limited to), “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” the HELLBOY films, PAN’S LABYRINTH, THE SHAPE OF WATER, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, and WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS.
Links:
Get Me Doug Jones website
Get Me Doug Jones kickstarter campaign
131. The Creature from 'Horror Express'
2026/05/06
This episode, Kalid and Joe take a train trip on the Horror Express! Specifically we talk about the 1972 horror flick of the same name from director Eugenio Martín.
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!
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References:
Horror Express - TCM
Widow’s Bay on Apple TV
They Will Kill You (film)
Bob Trevino Likes It
130. The Graboids from 'Tremors' w/Andre Hyland
2026/04/22
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by director, actor, writer, producer, comedian, and visual artist, Andre Hyland, to chat about the 1990 cult classic Temors, from director Ron Underwood. Follow Andre on Instagram here!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
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Featured Guest:
Andre Hyland is a multi hyphenate director, actor, writer, producer, comedian, and visual artist.
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a graduate of The college of DAAP at the University of Cincinnati, Andre is a four-time Sundance Film Festival writer/director. His Sundance films include the Eric Andre produced 2022 Indie Episodic offering Culture Beat. Paste Magazine called their pilot “The Best Six Minutes of Sundance 2022”. His other Sundance films include his feature film debut, THE 4TH, which has streamed on Peacock, Showtime, and others. Hyland also wrote, directed and starred in the critically acclaimed, Bob Odenkirk produced, short film Funnel which Rolling Stone named one of the “12 Must-See Sundance Successes”.
His TV work behind the camera includes directing season 2 of Tru TV’s Jon Glaser Loves Gear, and co-head writing Adult Swim's Mostly For Millennials. He’s directed and written for numerous projects at FOX, Comedy Central, FuelTV, Funny or Die, and MTV.
As an actor Hyland can currently be seen on the new Ethan Hawke led FX/HULU series The Lowdown. Can also see Andre on the recent Peacock comedy series LAID with Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet. In 2024 he was nominated for SAG's "Best Comedic Ensemble" for his work on HBO's Barry. Prior to that he was a series regular alongside Kate Beckinsale on the Paramount+ series Guilty Party. He also starred in the A24 Daniel Scheinert directed feature film, The Death of Dick Long.
In the 00s, Hyland’s fine artwork was mainly seen on the streets via graffiti and street art under the name Buddy Lembek which lead to his work being included in exhibitions at the London Institute of Contemporary Art, MASS MoCA, and Publico’s Good World in association with Cincinnati CAC’s Beautiful Losers. His work has also been featured in publications such as Graffiti World and Scribble Magazine.
References:
Kate Hutton: 'That Earthquake Lady' - Advocate
Subterranean Terror — Tremors - Monster Legacy
Task (HBO)
Bad Man (Amazon Prime)
Star Trek: Deviations - Threads of Destiny by Stephanie Williams
DTF St. Louis (HBO)
The Town (podcast) with Matthew Belloni
Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie
Patriot (Amazon Prime)
Mermaid
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acidicpudding 2026/10/03
These BOYS know their MONSTERS
Been a long time listener and it. Has. Been.
Worth it! So many good recipes! Sasquatch!
Godzilla. King Kong. LOCH NESS! It goes on. I haven't had a se...
Wally the Wizard 2026/09/27
Great as a fan and a guest!
A wonderful podcast for classic horror fans like me. It was a treat to appear on the show as a guest.
sleepingsickness 2024/01/24
Frankenstein’s Monster Would Listen to This
Like Frankenstein’s Monster, this podcast is pieced together but instead of decaying body parts, your podcast is strung together with interesting quip...
Hawkeye59 2023/05/16
Fun Banter and Insightful discussions
I’ve followed along since episode 12 or so and it’s been so much of a treat to hear the podcast grow up and the production get better over the years. ...
NbdislalOn 2022/12/21
Just like the cinema
I’ve never seen a movie but listening to these nerds and their commentary makes me feel like I’m sitting in gum at the movie theater with a pocket ful...
tequila gundam 2022/03/11
THESE LADIES KNOW THERE PIES!!!
Been a long time listener and it. Has. Been. Worth it! So many good recipes! Pumkin! Apple. Chicken Pot Pie! KEYLIME! It goes on. I haven’t had a cher...
Cory3547 2021/10/06
This Show Slaps!
This show has a lot to say and says it in the coolest and most bombastic way ever! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a laugh with these monster aficionados!
Lukey in the Window 2021/03/03
Frankenstein Would Be Proud
Joe and Kalid are a blast to listen to. Every episode I get some laughs and learn something new from their reflections on character, culture, and stor...
CollinBrehmer 2020/12/06
Wait, Frankenstein is the monster!
I don’t it. The hosts keep analyzing these creatures in a complex, culturally competent context and then they break down how they composition and stor...
Terez 2020/07/29
Stellar Show!
The hosts of Frankenstein’s Podcast, Joe and Kalid, have a great rapport as they discuss and dissect many of the most iconic creatures and monsters in...
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