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Godzilla: Surprising facts—like when the Japanese studio said “That’s not Godzilla”
Giant Monsters, Movies, Show Chris Well 7/1/24 Giant Monsters, Movies, Show Chris Well 7/1/24

Godzilla: Surprising facts—like when the Japanese studio said “That’s not Godzilla”

These Godzilla facts may totally change how you see the King of the Monsters! Including that time Toho told Hollywood, “That’s not Godzilla!”

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Why do THE MUNSTERS fight so much crime?
TV, Comics, Flashback, Show Chris Well 6/3/24 TV, Comics, Flashback, Show Chris Well 6/3/24

Why do THE MUNSTERS fight so much crime?

Continuing our comparisons between the Fantastic Four and The Munsters—why do the FF and The Munsters fight crime? This is another example that THEY have in COMMON—but very few others would also have this in their description.

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The Munsters and Fantastic Four have SO MUCH in common!
TV, Comics, Show, Flashback Chris Well 5/6/24 TV, Comics, Show, Flashback Chris Well 5/6/24

The Munsters and Fantastic Four have SO MUCH in common!

In the latest episode of our show, we go over the uncanny similarities between the influential comic book legacy of the FANTASTIC FOUR and the monstrous (but beloved) television sitcom THE MUNSTERS!

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Dracula vs Van Helsing: Who’s the REAL Van Helsing?
Vampires, Books, Movies, TV, Show Chris Well 4/1/24 Vampires, Books, Movies, TV, Show Chris Well 4/1/24

Dracula vs Van Helsing: Who’s the REAL Van Helsing?

DRACULA author Bram Stoker said Van Helsing was based on a REAL person. But WHO? The history of the vampire hunter, including possible inspirations, and some interesting appearances.

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‘Dracula: Dead and Loving It’—Behind the scenes of the vampire comedy
Vampires, Comedy, Movies, Flashback, Show Chris Well 3/4/24 Vampires, Comedy, Movies, Flashback, Show Chris Well 3/4/24

‘Dracula: Dead and Loving It’—Behind the scenes of the vampire comedy

Did people misjudge the Mel Brooks movie “Dracula: Dead and Loving It”? Looking at several behind-the-scenes elements of the 1995 vampire comedy movie to see why people have been warming up to it in the years since its release.

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Did DRACULA copy ANOTHER vampire from a DIFFERENT book?
Show, Books, Flashback, Movies, Universal Monsters Chris Well 1/26/24 Show, Books, Flashback, Movies, Universal Monsters Chris Well 1/26/24

Did DRACULA copy ANOTHER vampire from a DIFFERENT book?

Dracula is one of the most famous monsters in literature! But does what we remember about Dracula actually come from ANOTHER vampire from a DIFFERENT book altogether?

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The Munsters: Is Herman Munster Really Frankenstein’s Monster? (Well…)
Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Comedy, Show Chris Well 1/1/24 Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Comedy, Show Chris Well 1/1/24

The Munsters: Is Herman Munster Really Frankenstein’s Monster? (Well…)

On classic sitcom The Munsters, Herman Munster is the spitting image of Universal's Frankenstein’s Monster. But they established at least three different monsters created by Doctor Frankenstein...

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Ep 09: Jennifer Meinking | Mythology Vs Alternate History
Interview, Show, Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 9/21/20 Interview, Show, Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 9/21/20

Ep 09: Jennifer Meinking | Mythology Vs Alternate History

The Loki of Midgard books is a historical fantasy series following Loki on Earth during the Roaring Twenties. We discuss with Meinking the nature of alternate history stories, how her version of Loki compares to others, and the crazy number of spinoffs planned.

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Ep 08: N.E. Conneely | Procedurals in a World of Magic
Interview, Books, Show, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/28/20 Interview, Books, Show, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/28/20

Ep 08: N.E. Conneely | Procedurals in a World of Magic

Conneely writes three series combining magic with procedural stories. We discuss that intersection between magic and the everyday world, what her different series have in common, and why she began writing magic procedurals in the first place.

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Ep 07: Matt Cardin | The Fine Line Between Horror and Religion
Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/20/20 Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/20/20

Ep 07: Matt Cardin | The Fine Line Between Horror and Religion

Cardin focuses frequently on the intersection of religion, horror, art, and creativity. Matt and I discuss the difference between horror authors who use religious elements intentionally as opposed to those who just use them as window dressing.

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Ep 06: Jessica Cage | Bringing Diversity to Diverse Genres
Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/10/20 Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/10/20

Ep 06: Jessica Cage | Bringing Diversity to Diverse Genres

An author and producer of multiple dark fantasy series, Jessica Cage shares the childhood questions that inspired some of her series, explains how she portrays diversity in her fiction, and reveals which series her mom complains about.

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Ep 05: Monster Mash | 13 Movies With Universal Monsters
List, Universal Monsters, Movies, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 List, Universal Monsters, Movies, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 05: Monster Mash | 13 Movies With Universal Monsters

Find out 13 monster movies that combine Frankenstein’s monster, Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and assorted vampires, werewolves, mummies, and more. (Including a BONUS movie that came in at the last minute!)

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Ep 04: Women’s Work and Paranormal Fiction: Author Dana Fredsti (Lilith Series)
Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 04: Women’s Work and Paranormal Fiction: Author Dana Fredsti (Lilith Series)

The Lilith series stars a stuntwoman and struggling actress who works with and deals with the monsters that secretly run Hollywood. The author takes us behind the scenes, shares some real-life experiences behind her character’s day job, and reveals the abandoned original idea for her series.

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Ep 03: Poetic Voices of Horror: Award Winning Poet Linda D. Addison
Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 03: Poetic Voices of Horror: Award Winning Poet Linda D. Addison

An award-winning poet and writer of horror, fantasy, and science fiction, Linda D. Addison and I talk about some starting points to find great speculative and horror poetry, the state of diversity in horror publishing, and her advice for poets hoping to break in.

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Ep 02: The Legacy of SUPERNATURAL: Dr. Lynn S. Zubernis
Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 02: The Legacy of SUPERNATURAL: Dr. Lynn S. Zubernis

Psychologist, university professor and a passionate SUPERNATURAL fangirl, Dr. Lynn S. Zubernis tells me how an academic got pulled into that world, what makes this show stand out, and the pros and the cons of being an academic who is also a fan.

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Ep 01: Killing Vampires and The Beast Within: Author Faith Hunter (Jane Yellowrock)
Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 01: Killing Vampires and The Beast Within: Author Faith Hunter (Jane Yellowrock)

The author of the Jane Yellowrock urban fantasy books, Faith Hunter shares how Yellowrock has grown as a character over the series, explains why she doesn’t write sex scenes, and reveals how she’ll know when it’s time to end the series.

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Episode Zero: Introducing Monster Complex
Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Episode Zero: Introducing Monster Complex

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Chris Well celebrates stories about monsters and the people who hunt them and/or love them. Over the years (please don’t ask how many), Chris has worked in different kinds of media as a writer, producer, performer, broadcaster, and/or college instructor. Now he hosts the website Monster Complex. Find out more about Chris at StudioWell.com.

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