Mar 10, 2026

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive into the worlds of Kaiju and cryptids!

The duo explore the origins of giant monster cinema, examining how towering Kaiju emerged from postwar Japan and evolved into global pop-culture icons. They discuss the themes beneath the destruction including...

Mar 3, 2026

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete talk atomic age monsters and mutants!

The duo trace how post-World War II anxieties about nuclear power, radiation, and scientific overreach gave rise to a new wave of cinematic monsters. Welcome to the atomic age of giant ants, mutated beasts! They discuss...

Feb 26, 2026

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive deep into Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). After catching the film as part of the Carolina Theatre’s retro series, Pete shares his experience watching this underwater monster classic on the big screen.

The duo discuss the Gill-man’s haunting design,...

Feb 25, 2026

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete sink their teeth into The Wolf Man (1941). Pete revisits the Universal classic as part of the Carolina Theatre’s retro film series.

The duo discuss Lon Chaney Jr.’s tragic performance, the film’s gothic atmosphere, and its lasting influence on werewolf...

Feb 24, 2026

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Joshua Pruett to discuss monsters!

The trio dig into the origins of movie monsters, starting with the very first appearances of Frankenstein’s Monster on screen. We then debate a deceptively simple question: what is a monster? Does it have to...