Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast

Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean
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Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi. New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else! Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: patreon.com/VampireHunterD Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vampire-hunter-d.html Find more of Christofer’s art here: artofronin.com About The Hosts Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop & TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper & Uber nerd.  Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop & TTRPG hobbyist, tea & chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts & medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD). https://unifiedpictures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 57: Get Angry About Bad Fantasy Blacksmithing w/ Mike Allenson

    Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 57th episode we conclude our conversation with expert blacksmith Mike Allenson, discussing making D's sword, and why the most important part of learning blacksmithing is getting angry at fantasy shows depictions of smithing. Find Mike's work at https://www.instagram.com/allensonarmory/ About Lefty Speaks Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi. New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else! Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com Join us on Discord! Let's talk crafting and art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd About The Hosts Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop & TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper & Uber nerd. Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop & TTRPG hobbyist, tea & chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts & medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD). https://unifiedpictures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  2. MAR 30

    Episode 56: The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship w/ Mike Allenson

    Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 56th episode we continue our conversation with expert blacksmith Mike Allenson, discussing Japanese Swordsmanship, culture, and history. Find Mike's work at https://www.instagram.com/allensonarmory/ About Lefty Speaks Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi. New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else! Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com Join us on Discord! Let's talk crafting and art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd About The Hosts Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop & TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper & Uber nerd. Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop & TTRPG hobbyist, tea & chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts & medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD). https://unifiedpictures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  3. MAR 23

    Episode 55: Making D's Sword w/ Mike Allenson

    Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 55th episode we continue our conversation with expert blacksmith Mike Allenson, digging deeper into what it would take to make a sword like D's, and a step-by-step process of what the smithing process looks like. Find Mike's work at https://www.instagram.com/allensonarmory/ About Lefty Speaks Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi. New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else! Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com Join us on Discord! What franchises do you think have been done well or mismanaged? discord.gg/vampirehunterd About The Hosts Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop & TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper & Uber nerd. Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop & TTRPG hobbyist, tea & chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts & medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD). https://unifiedpictures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  4. MAR 16

    Episode 54: Swordmaking w/ Mike Allenson

    Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 54th episode we jump into a conversation on blacksmithing and swordmaking with expert blacksmith Mike Allenson. Forged in Fire alumni and the first Grand Champion of Knife or Death, Mike is the founder of Allenson Armory and a huge fan of Vampire Hunter D. Join us for a discussion on what it takes to make a masterwork sword like D's. Find Mike's work at https://www.instagram.com/allensonarmory/ About Lefty Speaks Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi. New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else! Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com Join us on Discord! What franchises do you think have been done well or mismanaged? discord.gg/vampirehunterd About The Hosts Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop & TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper & Uber nerd. Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop & TTRPG hobbyist, tea & chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts & medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD). https://unifiedpictures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  5. MAR 9

    Episode 53: The Downfall of Franchises

    Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 53rd episode we wrap our discussion of franchise stewardship, discussing common reasons franchises crumble, examining shows like The Witcher and Rings of Power from the Lord of the Rings franchise, as well as some video game properties. About Lefty Speaks Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi. New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else! Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com Join us on Discord! What franchises do you think have been done well or mismanaged? discord.gg/vampirehunterd About The Hosts Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop & TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper & Uber nerd. Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop & TTRPG hobbyist, tea & chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts & medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD). https://unifiedpictures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  6. MAR 2

    Episode 52: Franchise Stewardship - To Canon or Not To Canon...

    Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 52nd episode we continue our discussion of franchise stewardship, discussing the course of Star Wars vs Star Trek, other sci-fi franchises, and how movies stick to, or stray from, canon, especially movies based on the Bible. About Lefty Speaks Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi. New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else! Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com Join us on Discord! Let's talk Evil Empires! discord.gg/vampirehunterd About The Hosts Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop & TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper & Uber nerd. Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop & TTRPG hobbyist, tea & chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts & medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD). https://unifiedpictures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  7. FEB 23

    Episode 51: Franchise Stewardship - Challenges, Mismanagement, and Corporate Directives

    Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 51st episode we take a look at how film franchises are managed, exploring both the excellent and not-so-excellent examples of how some well-loved franchises have been managed over the years, changed leadership, and the hurdles they've encountered. About Lefty Speaks Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi. New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else! Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com Join us on Discord! Let's talk Evil Empires! discord.gg/vampirehunterd About The Hosts Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop & TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper & Uber nerd. Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop & TTRPG hobbyist, tea & chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts & medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD). https://unifiedpictures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  8. FEB 16

    Episode 50: Evil Leaders and Their Rise to Power

    Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 50th episode we conclude our discussion evil empires in media. This episode digs deeper into the machinations of evil leaders, including Sauron from The Lord of The Rings, Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars, and real world leaders; how these leaders gain power through complicity, fear, and tyranny; and how media explores these themes differently to shine a light on human behavior. About Lefty Speaks Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi. New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else! Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com Join us on Discord! Let's talk Evil Empires! discord.gg/vampirehunterd About The Hosts Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop & TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper & Uber nerd. Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop & TTRPG hobbyist, tea & chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts & medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD). https://unifiedpictures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi. New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else! Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: patreon.com/VampireHunterD Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vampire-hunter-d.html Find more of Christofer’s art here: artofronin.com About The Hosts Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop & TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper & Uber nerd.  Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop & TTRPG hobbyist, tea & chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts & medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD). https://unifiedpictures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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