Recently I've been granted the privilege of being a guest on two different excellent podcasts. Earlier this summer (July 4th to be exact), I was interviewed by Steve Turek for episode #305 of his DieCast Movie Podcast. The subject was THE ROCKETEER (1991), a movie I believe has not gotten the credit that it has deserved. I've also guested on Steve's podcast two other times: Episode 212, where we discussed the documentary HOOP DREAMS, and episode 84, where we talked about the David Lynch version of DUNE.
A few weeks ago I also had a chat with Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria for their The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, where the topic was great horror films from the 1940s. We covered such titles as THE MAD GHOUL and THE BODY SNATCHER. I've been on The Ghostly Gallery a couple of other times as well, talking about Hammer Films (big surprise there) and horror classics from the 1930s.
I love chatting with Steve and Bruce (who are both friends of mine), and I'm honored that they would have me on their shows. They both have featured many other people who are way more talented and articulate than I am. I highly recommend both The DieCast Movie Podcast and The Ghostly Gallery, and if you scroll down each of their episode lists, you'll find plenty of informative and interesting subjects to listen to if you have the time.
If anyone else out there would like me as a guest on a movie-themed podcast, feel free to contact me through the comments section of this blog (although I'm astounded that anyone would want to listen to me talk about anything).
The DieCast Movie Podcast: anchor.fm/steven-turek
The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: bmarkusen.podbean.com
I listened to the podcast on Ghostly Gallery and really enjoyed it. You should give yourself more credit for your ability to speak well and share your obvious knowledge in a relaxed, down-to-earth manner. I'm amazed at all the details you can remember about these movies. When it comes to Son of Dracula, I have to disagree with you somewhat regarding Lon Chaney's performance as Dracula. I love the guy, and he's been terrific in so many movies, but I feel he was merely adequate as Dracula, and wasn't able to generate any real mystery or fright. I get the feeling that Universal just wanted to show off their new horror star doing a version of one of their patented monsters. Maybe they were testing him out for audience reaction. he obviously was trying hard to do good work and definitely gave the role his best effort, so I give him lots of credit. Whatever his portrayal was lacking didn't take anything away from the effectiveness of the film, as Louise Allbritton and Robert Paige were both acting up a storm. And there were good supporting players as well. All acting honors go to Queen Zimba! It's a great movie and still one of my favorites. I loved hearing the discussion about The Return of Dracula, which is one of the best horror films from the 1940's. It's so ironic that Universal wouldn't allow Columbia to use the name Dracula, considering Bela's complicated relationship with them. I plan to listen to your podcast about The Rocketeer, a film I've never seen.
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DeleteHi, Dan. I have also checked out your guesting on The Ghostly Gallery podcast discussing 1940s horror films. Good job! A lot of interesting info and opinions shared there. Glad to hear some appreciation for THE MAD GHOUL (1943). I have also thought it was George Zucco's best horror film performance. Poor old David Bruce's character is getting screwed over by everybody!
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