Best SpecialEffect Podcasts (2024)

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Skull Session 90 with Neil Chase 36:21

1d ago36:21

36:21

Neil talks with me about his film company, upcoming horror books, and plans for future films. If you want to support me, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! Dan Henk on Twitter (X): / authordanhenk Dan Henk on Instagram: / dan_henk_tattoo Dan's website: https://danhenk.com/ Dan Henk On Goodreads: / 6542746.dan_he…

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Skull Session 89 with Linsey Lamb 32:19

9d ago32:19

32:19

Me and Lindsey discuss her new book, and how everyone believes in something! Support the Show.By Dan Henk/ lindsey Lamh

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Skull Session 88 with Thea Lyons 27:32

16d ago27:32

27:32

Me and Thea discuss her upcoming cyberpunk book, how Ai will be the death of us all and more! Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Ep 365 - Top Tens of 2023 1:43:37

21d ago1:43:37

1:43:37

We finally got around to watching as many 2023 films as we could. We are nailing down which ones were our favorites (or best, or highest regarded by us) and why!!By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Skull Session 87 with Jennifer Anne Gordon 34:28

24d ago34:28

34:28

Former comic shop owner, and current award-winning author of dark-themed, twisted tales, Jennifer Anne Gordon talks with me about the progression of her career, the impact of Covid, and our mutual love of the work by Neil Gaiman! Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Scare Tactics: How To Scare the Crap Out Of Your Customers 1:10:37

29d ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Inside a Haunted Attraction, it's all about the SCARE! But how do you pull it off when your audience gets braver every year? Learn the proper techniques to create that perfect scare that can be effective over and over again. We'll talk about Actor Tools, Set Design, & Scare Techniques. To join us next time LIVE and get this video master class, beco…

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Skull Session 86 with Paul Lubaczewski 55:20

1M ago55:20

55:20

Former member of several punk rock bands, and current writer of horror comedy stories, Paul Lubaczewski shoots the shit with me about the monster that is Hollywood, his current projects, and the old-time days in the punk scene! Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Ep 364 - Dune Part 2 with Justin Arner! 1:14:07

1M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

This week we go back to Arrakis with our special guest Justin Arner (multi-award winning creative producer). We talk about Villeneuve using shot selection for optimal storytelling, Hans Zimmer's overwhelming score and question some of the casting choices.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Skull Session 85 with Francesca Maria 32:29

1M ago32:29

32:29

Former California comic shop owner, current horror and comic author Francesca Maria talks about her ongoing comic series The Black Cat Chronicles and her short, Twilight Zone-styled stories in several anthology books! Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Skull Session 84 with Ben Monroe 35:02

1M ago35:02

35:02

Former Cthulhu Wars author, film school graduate, and current writer of the book The Seething talks about his great story idea, our mutual love of Lovecraft, and what the future holds! If you want to support me, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! Support the Show.…

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Ep 363 - Oscarcast 2024 1:15:22

2M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

It's time for the golden statues! We go through who we think will win and who we would want to win in the biggest Oscar categories, and Josh has a golden addition to his shelf.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Skull Session 83 with Martin Tracey 38:11

2M ago38:11

38:11

Sorry this podcast is late! I got hacked and all my accounts were down for a week! Martin Tracey is a UK Horror author with multiple irons in the fire! A series on the anti-hero Judd Stone, A vampire soccer team. A tell-all book written by the widow of one of the wives of a Duran Duran member, and more! Go check him out on his website https://www.m…

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Ep 362 - The Zone of Interest 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

We dive into Jonathan Glazer's The Zone of Interest, an unconventional holocaust/family movie. The concept, the filmmaking techniques and the haunting sounds of the score and sound design come together with the grounded performances to form a film that is engaging and confrontational.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Wicker Manor: The Journey from Home Haunter to Pro 1:08:08

2M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Sean Herman takes us through the Wicker Manor and tells us how he will transition from a haunt in his two-car garage into a permanent location. Wicker Manor was featured on ABC’s Great Halloween Fright Fight and also won Best International Haunt in an award show. To start your own haunted attraction business, visit our homebase at HauntersToolbox.c…

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Skull Session 82 with Richard Sparks 47:33

2M ago47:33

47:33

Long-time UK screenwriter, editor, friend of a whole slew of industry icons, and writer of a new dark fantasy series Richard Sparks talks with me about his new novel series, audiobook, and possible TV series! Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Skull Session 81 with Mark Blanchard 28:22

2M ago28:22

28:22

Mark Blanchard is an iconic horror artist, first working at Last Rites with OG of the tattoo scene Paul Booth, and then later moving up to Massachusetts and opening his own shop Tomb Gallery. Not standing still, his style has evolved even further as he has become a sought after tattoo artist, currator of a shop with a wealth of dark artwork, and ev…

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Ep 361 - American Fiction 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Cord Jefferson's biting and funny satire/familiy drama is the subject of this week's podcast. We get to see Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Tracy Ellis Ross, and a host of other actors put in great performances with a that know's what it is doing. Once you are in the theater, Jefferson nudges you with humor, anger, outrage and real touching mome…

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Skull session 80 with Brandon Wright 55:09

3M ago55:09

55:09

Skull Session 80 with death metal musician and host of the Tinfoil Tales podcast Brandon Wright about his new horror book based on his personal experience with the supernatural. If you like my work and want to help me out, click on https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support Thanks for viewing! Support the Show.…

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Episode 79 with Alex Shvartsman 38:26

3M ago38:26

38:26

Alex talks with me about his move from Europe, how books taught him English, and how he's now a well-published author living in Brooklyn with over 100 novels and short stories under his belt. Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Ep 360 - Oscar Noms and Maestro 1:15:30

3M ago1:15:30

1:15:30

This week we reflect on the Oscar nominations and celebrate some of the choices while scratching our heads about others. Then we tiptoe into a light critique on Bradley Cooper's new film Maestro (also Oscar nominated!)By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Terror in the Corn: Mazes, Marketing, Management & Monsters 1:50:36

3M ago1:50:36

1:50:36

Join the haunt community at HauntersToolbox.com and start your own haunted attraction or grow your current haunt business. Get instant access to haunt master classes, the haunt library, haunt vendor discounts, and haunt coaching. Bart Butler from Terror in the Corn located in Erie, Colorado, shares his knowledge about building corn mazes, designing…

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Skull Session 78 with Anthony Caro 1:22:25

3M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Anthony Caro from the Horror Writers Association, and comic book historian. talks with me about the problems with series like The Walking Dead, why the MCU is failing, and his latest book! Support the showBy Dan Henk

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Ep 359 - Poor Things 1:11:08

3M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Yorgos Lanthimos plus Emma Stone equals another movie you can't look away from. With committed performances from Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo added, this film is both funny and thought-provoking.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Skull Session 77 with Adrian Santiago 43:18

3M ago43:18

43:18

Adrian talks about his latest sci-fi/fantasy, horror series, how it evolved. and delves a little bit into his influences and future plans , I also ask people to help support my podcast by logging on to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Skull Session 76 with Robert Ford 53:59

4M ago53:59

53:59

Author Robert Ford and I discuss haunted asylums, media crazes, the publishing world, and his upcoming collaboration with John Boden. https://youtu.be/88i5qzRszEQ?si=wrYWF6F3uKLKtPFS As a side note, I also ask people to help support my podcast by logging on to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support Support the Show.…

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Skull Session 75 with Gina Shaefer 54:12

4M ago54:12

54:12

Me and Gina discuss serial killers, aliens, hauntings, and what a great time she had at Nerdcon! Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Skull Session 74 with Frank Zafiro 1:20:00

4M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Multi-genre writer Frank Zafiro talks with me about his publishing company Code 4 Press, his love of true crime fiction, and his 20-year career as a cop. Support the Show.By Frank Zafiro

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Ep 358 - May December 57:48

4M ago57:48

57:48

We talk about Todd Haynes' new meta movie featuring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore that is loosely based on a true story, how it points out society's voyeuristic tendencies and why audiences will always be interested in stories like this.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Skull Session 73 with Kenton Hall 38:12

4M ago38:12

38:12

Writer, actor, and musician Kenton Hall talks about audiobooks, his recent rendition of the famous silent-era film "London After Midnight", and the latest album by his band. Support the showBy Dan Henk

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Improve your haunted attraction in 2024 | Haunted Attraction Network 1:35:41

4M ago1:35:41

1:35:41

What can you do before next season to improve your brand, your marketing, and your attraction? Are you focused on the right things? Philip Hernandez, from the Haunted Attraction Network, lets us in on a few things he noticed in 2023 that will be game-changers for the future of your haunt. Find Philip here: Haunted Attraction Network Start and grow …

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Skull Session 72 with John James Minster 1:15:41

5M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

My latest Skull Session is with current horror writer and former corporate tech marketer John James Minster. Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Puppet Tears, ep 083 — Kevin Carlson on Timmy the Tooth + SAGAFTRA Puppetry Negotiations 1:31:57

5M ago1:31:57

1:31:57

WE. ARE. BACK! We’re joined by Kevin Carlson, creator and star of the iconic 90’s video series Timmy the Tooth. Kevin is also known for his work on projects including The Mr. Potato Head Show, Imagination Movers, Crank Yankers, and The Muppets. Additionally, he is a co-chair of the SAG/AFTRA Puppeteers Committee, which fights to ensure fair contrac…

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Ep 357 - Saltburn 1:06:45

5M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Emerald Fennell has returned with a film starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi about the British upper crust and the gaze of the outsider. Was it successful? Was it shocking? We get into it in our new episode.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Skull Session 71 with David Levine 56:07

5M ago56:07

56:07

Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Skull session 69 with Armand Rosamilia 51:07

5M ago51:07

51:07

Author of horror, thriller, and true crime novels Armand Rosamilia talks about his process, what pays the bills, and what inspires him. Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Skull Session 66 with Charles Rosenay 30:32

5M ago30:32

30:32

Author of books, convention organizer, and host of tours to the famous castle of Dracula in Romania. charles Rosenay. Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Skull Session 68 with Corissa Grant 41:53

5M ago41:53

41:53

Corissa Grant discusses her indie horror comic Worthy Chaos, and the whole journey that led up to it being a Kickstarter campaign and finally a full graphic novel with at least 43 planned episodes. Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Episode 67 with PL Hamilton 25:05

5M ago25:05

25:05

Interview with former real estate mogul, college teacher, and future lawyer, not to mention current author PL Hampton about his well-researched voodoo novel! Support the showBy Dan Henk

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Skull Session 70 with Jonathan Pruitt 50:39

5M ago50:39

50:39

In this episode, I interview new author and former world expert on spiders Jonathan Pruitt about his vampire book The Amber Menhir! Support the Show.By Dan Henk

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Ep 356 - The Killer 1:06:30

5M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

It's a new Fincher film! We talk about Fassbinder, the sound design, the drop-in performances (including Tilda Swinton), ham hands and Fincher's tenuous relationship with the Oscars.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Ep 355 - Anatomy of a Fall 1:09:43

5M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

This week we talk about how Justine Triet's new film is able to turn a courtoom drama into an engaging and tight film with a great performance by Sandra Hüller. We have some Oscar predictions and get into the use of language in the film and "truth" in the courtoom.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Take Your Haunt From Good to Great with The Scare Factor 2:01:00

6M ago2:01:00

2:01:00

What makes a Haunt a GREAT one? The Scare Factor reveals their secret list of what they look for as they review haunted attractions. What to do and what not to do. We all can improve our attractions, here's your list. Become a member of The Haunter's Toolbox and make your attraction great.

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Ep 354 - Killers of the Flower Moon 1:14:18

6M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

It's a rare treat to talk about a new movie from one of the living masters of the craft, Martin Scorsese. We break down what we liked about the performances, including the quiet confidence of Lily Gladstone. We also talk about the score, production design and undulating pacing of the film.By Paul James and Josh Knapp