Let’s Talk Monsters
Let’s Talk Monsters is a podcast that primarily discusses the Universal Monster movies that were produced from the 1920s through the 1940s, but also expands to include all movies and TV shows from the horror genre. Michael and Allison don’t review the movies as much as they zoom-in on certain scenes from the films, discussing oddities, flaws, and eyebrow-raising moments.
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Episodes
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about one of the most deranged families ever to grace the silver screen. They also mention how this film was ahead of the curve and foreshowed certain aspects in later films from the 1980s.
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about the (1932) Tod Browning classic, "Freaks", arguing that the non-freaks were the ones who were actually deranged.
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about the (1967) cult classic "Spider Baby". With excellent performances from Lon Chaney Jr., Sid Haig, Jill Banner, and Beverly Washburn, this film has gone on to influence and inspire countless horror and slasher films.
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about The Fly (1958), debating whether a common household fly should be considered 'murderous'.
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
In this episode, Mike and Allison continue their discourse on Vincent Price, focusing on one of his most unique and memorable roles as "The Abominable Dr. Phibes".
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about the main monster guys in Universal Horror films and beyond, eventually focusing on the magnificent Vincent Price and his portrayal of Edward Lionheart in the campy "Theater Of Blood" (1973).
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
In this mini episode, Mike and Allison discuss the rule of vampire decapitation, citing its use in an episode of a 'not very well-known, nor remembered' TV series called, "Fear Itself" (2008).
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about the original Mummy and its connection with eternal life and the myth of Cagliostro.
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
In this episode, Mike and Allison discuss the Creature from the Black Lagoon trilogy and its similarity to King Kong, as well as other mythologies.
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about the origins of superhero vampires and vampire action films.