Frankenstein's Podcast Joe Praska and Kalid Hussein
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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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89. Imhotep from ‘The Mummy’ (1999)
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Kalid and Joe get wrapped up in the Stephen Sommers' 1999 adaptation of The Mummy!
*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/Grant Leitbrouck for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
Support us on Patreon!
References:
The Mummy: Did Oded Fehr's Medjai Really Exist? - ScreenRant
An Egyptological Review of ‘The Mummy’ (1999) - Nile Scribes
Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Rocky Relationship Explained - BillboardThe Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (Prime) -
88. Super Pigs from 'Okja' w/Jake Kohl
Kalid and Joe are joined by longtime supporter and friend, Jake Kohl, to dig into Bong Joon-ho's 2017 film, Okja.
*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/Grant Leitbrouck for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
Support us on Patreon!
Featured Guest:
Jake Kohl is a longtime supporter of the podcast and friend of the hosts. He's a fellow geek and avid gamer whose current passion is running.
References:
Okja: Big Love by Karen Han (Criterion)
FYC: The Visual Effects Behind Okja with Erik de Boer and Method Studios - Awards Daily
Hozier (album)
Star Trek: Discovery (Paramount+)
Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
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87. Dungeons & Dragons Double Feature! w/Andy Groth & Grant Leitbrouck
Kalid and Joe discuss the vastly different films that happen to fall under the same brand: the 2000 film, Dungeons & Dragons, and the 2023 update, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Joined by two friends and Dungeon Masters, Andy Groth and Grant Leitbrouck, the crew compare and contrast the two films and chat about how well each one captures the spirit of the game.
*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/Grant Leitbrouck for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
Support us on Patreon!
Featured Guests:
Grant Leitbrouck is a fellow geek and graphic designer who has been a longtime friend of the podcast and friend to both of us.
Andy Groth is another longtime friend, creative artist, and Dungeonmaster who loves video games and D&D.
References:
15 Things You Didn’t Know About The Disastrous Dungeons & Dragons Movie - Screenrant
The Practical Effects Wizardry of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - Stan Winston School
“Dungeon & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” VFX Team on the Owlbear, Talking Corpses & More - Motion Picture Association
The Fantastical, Faithful, Fun VFX of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - VFX Voice
Behind the Scenes with the Director and Cast of Dungeons & Dragons - IGN
Dimension 20: Fantasy High
Critical Role
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor among Thieves Rolls a Natural 20 - Twin Cities Geek
The Legend of Vox Machina
Sitcom D&D
Ghosts (CBS)
The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz
Shogun (FX/Hulu)
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Frankenbits: Our Favorite Genre Tropes!
We're off this week so we're sharing one of our Patreon episodes in which we rank our favorite tropes in genre fiction! If you like this episode, please Support us on Patreon for more Frankenbits like this!
*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!
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86. The Satan Beast from ‘End of Days’ w/Ryan Mintz
Kalid and Joe are joined by one of the original Friendensteins, Ryan Mintz, to talk about the ultimate showdown between Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Devil set against the backdrop of Y2K. That’s right, we’re chatting about the 1999 Peter Hyams film, End of Days!
*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/Grant Leitbrouck for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
Support us on Patreon!
Featured Guest:
Ryan Mintz is a fellow geek, massive Baseball fan, and one of the original friends of the podcast who coined the now beloved term, ‘Friendenstein!’
References:
VIFX will do effects for ‘End of Days’ - Variety
Spawning the Satan beast for End of Days at Stan Winston Studio
Harbinger of the End - Monster Legacy
The Zone of Interest
Dragon Ball (manga) by Akira Toriyama
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85. Torok the Troll from ‘Troll’ w/Amber Amundson
Kalid and Joe take a trip back into the realm of Empire Pictures! This time, the crew is joined by friend of the podcast (and real-life friend), Amber Amundson to chat about the 1986 horror/fantasy flick,Troll, from director John Carl Buechler.
*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/Grant Leitbrouck for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
Support us on Patreon!
Featured Guest:
Amber Amundson is a fellow school teacher and friend of the podcast. She’s a longtime horror fan who brings a formative knowledge to the genre and how it can foster connection.
References:
Troll (1886) Trivia - IMDB
Filmmakers Claim ‘Harry Potter' Lifted Ideas From Their 1986 Film
Troll - Horror Wiki
Blue Lips - Schoolboy Q
Home Goods
Drive Away Dolls
Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein
Heaven and Earth Grocery Store James McBride