Fan2fan Podcast - A Conversation Between Fans About Movies, Comics, Tv, Video Games, Toys, Cartoons, And All Things Pop Cultu

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow podcaster Chad Lind discuss fake documentaries and how they utilize the "false document" technique (a work of fiction with elements of truth purposely inserted to make the fake feel real). Having discussed Orson Welles' 1938 War of the Worlds in a previous episode, Bernie and Chad turn their sights onto documentaries that were influenced by the classic and controversial broadcast. Their conversation includes Special Bulletin (1983), Without Warning (1994), BBCs' Ghost Watch (1992), Discovery Channel's Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives (2013), and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.  

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez is joined by fan/comedian/podcaster Chad Lind to discuss Orson Welles and his classic/controversial 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast. They examine the show's production, its reported impact, and how it's a perfect example of a "false document" (a work of fiction with elements of truth purposely inserted to make the fake feel real). Bernie and Chad also talk about Orson Welles and his legacy as an innovative actor, director, writer, and producer. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.  

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez is joined by a number of previous guests as they share their video store memories. Some are funny. Others are introspective. But if you were kind enough to rewind, you'll appreciate this walk down video store memory lane. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.  

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow podcaster Peter Charbonneau (So Bad It’s…) share their video store memories. They talk about video rental clubs, Betamax vs. VHS, new release Tuesdays, the notorious adult movie section, and more. Bernie and Pete also discuss how video stores introduced them to cult classics like Dawn of the Dead, Highlander, and Evil Dead. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow fan Andre Walker discuss TV superheroes of the 90s. Bernie and Andre review various small screen super-powered shows including The Flash, M.A.N.T.I.S., Nightman, Swamp Thing, Robocop, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow fan Andre Walker discuss Samurai Jack; an animated series created by Genndy Tartakovsky for Cartoon Network. Bernie and Andre review the show's production, music, main characters, and its impact on the world of animation and beyond. They also go over their favorite episodes and Samurai Jack's upcoming return on Adult Swim. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez discusses Hanna Barbera animated superhero series of the 60s and 70s. Bernie reviews cartoon classics like Jonny Quest, Space Ghost, Birdman, The Herculoids, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez continues his review of cartoons that jumped on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trend during the 80s and 90s. Bernie goes over numerous TMNT kind of knock-offs including Bots Masters, Mummies Alive, Mighty Ducks, Bucky O'Hare and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez discusses some of the numerous toy lines, cartoons, video games, and comics that have blatantly tried to tap into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles phenomenon. Bernie goes over numerous TMNT knock-offs including Battle Toads, Biker Mice From Mars, Avenger Penguins, Road Rovers, Samurai Pizza Cats, Stone Protectors, Cheetahmen, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez discusses 1983's adventure-fantasy animated cult classic Fire and Ice. Released by 20th Century Fox, the movie was a collaboration between director Ralph Bakshi and legendary fantasy painter Frank Frazetta. Bernie discusses the film's production, voice casting, the rotoscoping process, remake attempts, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.

Fan2Fan Podcast host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow podcaster Peter Charbonneau (So Bad It’s…) talk about John Carpenter's science fiction horror classic The Thing (1982). Bernie and Pete discuss the film’s production, casting, music, special effects, Carpenter's themes, and more. They also examine The Thing's legacy including the novelization, comics, the 2011 prequel, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.

In the second installment of a two-part conversation, comedian/musician/podcaster Chad Lind rejoins Fan2Fan Podcast host Bernie Gonzalez to examine the movies of John Carpenter. They focus on Carpenter's 80's films including Escape from New York, The Thing, Christine, Starman, Big Trouble in Little China, and They Live. Bernie and Chad discuss personal memories of watching Carpenter's movies, casting, and production highlights. They also discuss Carpenter's numerous collaborations, his music, and cinematic themes. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, writer/editor/amateur film scholar Orrin Grey joins host Bernie Gonzalez to talk about John Carpenter's The Fog. They discuss personal memories of watching the 1980 film along with production, casting, special effects, and more. Bernie and Orrin also examine the movie's themes as well as Carpenter's historical, literary, and cinematic inspirations. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.

In the first installment of a two-part conversation, comedian/musician/podcaster Chad Lind returns to the Fan2Fan Podcast to examine the movies of John Carpenter. Host Bernie Gonzalez and Chad discuss Carpenter's early films including Dark Star, Assault on Precinct 13, Halloween, Someone's Watching Me!, and The Fog. They talk about personal memories of watching Carpenter's movies, casting, production highlights, influences, trivia, horror hosts, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.  

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez is joined by film director/producer/historian Ed Glaser. Ed is the creator and host of Deja View; an award winning web series highlighting unauthorized movie remakes from around the world. Bernie and Ed discuss some notable examples such as Turkish Star Wars, Korean Tron, Nigerian Titanic, Italian Conan, and more. They also examine why these foreign remakes exist and how these films reflect an international perspective of American culture. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez shares an audio adventure from his supernatural/pulp/noir inspired comic Midnight Mystery. Produced in the spirit of old time radio programs like The Shadow and Inner Sanctum, "The House That Satan Built" follows detective Ezekiel "Zeke" King as he ventures into bayou country and encounters an eerie estate where things are not what they seem. Make sure to visit www.MidnightMystery.net and check out Bernie's Midnight Mystery comics and prose stories. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.  

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez is joined by fan/comedian/podcaster Chad Lind to discuss John Carpenter's 1978 slasher/horror classic Halloween. Along with personal memories of watching Halloween, they discuss the film's production, casting, Carpenter's direction and influences. Bernie and Chad also examine the movie's themes including the "final girl" concept, boogeyman mythology, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.  

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, author Kevin Folliard joins host Bernie Gonzalez to talk about kid friendly horror in media. Where do you draw the line between scary stories for children and adult horror in books, film, and TV shows? They examine the question and explore how children can learn from spooky tales by allowing them to confront fear, encounter morality tales, and develop imagination. Bernie and Kevin also review examples of kid friendly horror including Alvin Schwartz's Scary Tales to Tell in the Dark series, Monster Squad, Stranger Things, Goosebumps, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.  

After discussing some of the legendary figures in practical special effects in a previous episode, Fan2Fan Podcast host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow podcaster Peter Charbonneau (So Bad It’s…) return to talk about some of the memorable moments in movie make-up history. They examine Frankenstein's iconic look, Alien's chest-burster scene, the transformation in American Werewolf in London, Jeff Goldblum's evolution in The Fly, Freddy Kruger's macabre make-up, and more. Bernie and Pete also discuss the future of practical special effects in a CGI-dominated entertainment landscape. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.  

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, host Bernie Gonzalez and fellow podcaster Peter Charbonneau (So Bad It’s…) talk about some of the legends of practical special effects including Rick Baker, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, Stan Winston, and KNB. Bernie and Pete discuss the memorable contributions these make-up effects creators made to movies such as An American Werewolf In London, The Howling, The Thing, Terminator, The Exorcist, Dawn of the Dead, and more. Please rate and review the Fan2Fan Podcast on iTunes! Visit www.fanpodcast.com for more info and follow @fan2fanpodcast.