Reel Monsters Podcast

AJ Danna

Celebrating cinema's classic monster characters through the lens of popular culture, from a century of screams to the future of frights. Hosted by actor and historian AJ Danna.

Episodes

  1. 12/27/2022

    It's Alive! feat. Julian David Stone and AJ Danna

    Reel Monsters Podcast guest Julian David Stone resurrects true tales of Frankenstein in his book "It's Alive!" Julian David Stone online: https://www.juliandavidstone.com/ Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https://www.instagram.com/davenportwilldraw/

  2. 10/22/2022

    Monster Mash feat. Mark Voger and AJ Danna

    Reel Monsters Podcast guest Mark Voger revisits the monster craze of the late 1950s and 1960s, as featured in his book "Monster Mash." Mark Voger online: http://markvoger.com/ Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https://www.instagram.com/davenportwilldraw/

  3. 09/29/2022

    Universal Monsters Special Preview feat. The Nerd Twins and AJ Danna

    Reel Monsters Podcast previews The Nerd Twins Podcast's feature-length Universal Monsters special. The Nerd Twins Podcast link: https://anchor.fm/the-nerd-twins-podcast/episodes/Universal-Monsters-with-AJ-Danna-e1o4r4o Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https://www.instagram.com/davenportwilldraw/

  4. 08/30/2022

    Monstrosity in Studio City feat. Andy Shultz, Heather Lehigh, and AJ Danna

    Reel Monsters Podcast guests Andy Shultz and Heather Lehigh lift the curtain on "Monstrosity," a classic monster tribute with a modern twist. Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https://www.instagram.com/davenportwilldraw/

  5. 07/11/2022

    Dracula & Stokerverse feat. Dacre Stoker, Dr. Chris McAuley, and AJ Danna

    Reel Monsters Podcast guests Dacre Stoker and Dr. Chris McAuley expand the Stokerverse with "Dracula The Return - Cult of the White Worm," a graphic novel spun from Bram Stoker's hidden notes and exclusive bloodline anecdotes. Dracula The Return - Cult of the White Worm on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scratchcomics/dracula-the-return-cult-of-the-white-worm Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https://www.instagram.com/davenportwilldraw/ In memory of Bram Stoker (1847-1912): https://www.bramstokerestate.com/ Special thanks to Samuel Falkingham for pre-production assistance.

  6. 06/24/2022

    Monsters: The Forsaken feat. Brian Neiford and AJ Danna

    Reel Monsters Podcast guest Brian Neiford introduces movie monsters to historical figures in "Monsters: The Forsaken," an ongoing comic book series. Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https://www.instagram.com/davenportwilldraw/

  7. 06/18/2022

    Adapting Phantom of the Opera feat. Becky Laff and AJ Danna

    Reel Monsters Podcast guest Becky Laff details her graphic novel adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, and why Gaston Leroux's story has become a timeless classic. Phantom of the Opera graphic novel on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phantomgraphicnovel/phantomgraphicnovel Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https://www.instagram.com/davenportwilldraw/

  8. 04/25/2022

    Forbidden Museum feat. Craig Sawyer and AJ Danna

    Reel Monsters Podcast guest Craig Sawyer curates a new world of gods and monsters within the pages of "Forbidden Museum," an ongoing comic book series. Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https://www.instagram.com/davenportwilldraw/

  9. Season 1 Trailer

    I Bid You Welcome feat. AJ Danna

    You're invited! Reel Monsters Podcast celebrates cinema's classic monster characters through the lens of popular culture, from a century of screams to the future of frights. In this special introductory episode, actor and historian AJ Danna previews how nostalgic monster memories have influenced today's entertainment industry professionals. Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https://www.instagram.com/davenportwilldraw/

  10. 04/11/2022

    Pinball's Classic Monsters feat. Jacob Larson and AJ Danna

    Reel Monsters Podcast guest Jacob Larson shares how Creature from the Black Lagoon, Monster Bash, and The Phantom of the Opera brought silver screen scares to pinball arcades in the 1990s. Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https://www.instagram.com/davenportwilldraw/

Trailer

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About

Celebrating cinema's classic monster characters through the lens of popular culture, from a century of screams to the future of frights. Hosted by actor and historian AJ Danna.

Information

  • Creator
    AJ Danna
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Reel Monsters Podcast
  • Show Website
    Reel Monsters Podcast