Best Karloff Podcasts (2024)

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Mad Scientists: Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll & Boris Karloff 52:46

9d ago52:46

52:46

As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! For full detailed show notes (without character limits), including the titles of the films mentioned or shown, you can choose the episode on the watch page here: https://www.everyscififilm.com/watch Description: The idea of the ‘mad scientist’ has been with us for a very long time. In t…

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The_Decoy 28:33

20h ago28:33

28:33

The decoy

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How Alien Changed Sci-Fi Cinema in 1979 59:38

3h ago59:38

59:38

As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! For full detailed show notes (without character limits) you can choose the episode on the watch page here: https://www.everyscififilm.com/watch This is a special crossover episode with The Lorehounds podcast. To learn more about The Lorehounds and their extensive coverage of multiple TV…

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The Ghoul 1:28:42

22m ago1:28:42

1:28:42

Horror artist and writer Audrey Rose aka @madmonsterlady joins Jim Towns to discuss 1933's The Ghoul!By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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The_Dream_Woman 27:18

8d ago27:18

27:18

The dream woman

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Alien: Romulus (2024) trailer reaction with The Lorehounds 32:24

2d ago32:24

32:24

Be warned: There are some potential spoilers ahead. Neither of us have watched Alien: Romulus yet but there is a lot of talk of the franchise and what we are expecting of the new film including a very clever theory from David which could be a spoiler. This is a bonus episode which is part of my first ever crossover podcast! Every Single Sci-Fi Film…

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Walk_on_Water 25:38

15d ago25:38

25:38

Walk on water

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The Thing From Another World 1:42:05

20d ago1:42:05

1:42:05

Watch the skies!! And while you do, pop in some headphones and listen to Jim & Livio discuss Howard Hawk's 1951 classic "The Thing From Another World". A team of scientists and military officers discover a crashed frozen UFO in Alaska - and it's survivor. We tackle the impact of this film, the production, the nuances in the filmmaking, James Arness…

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The_Family 28:09

22d ago28:09

28:09

The family

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What_Was_It 27:23

27d ago27:23

27:23

What was it

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_Little_Girl_Lost_by_Rosemary_Timperley 26:34

30d ago26:34

26:34

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Flash Gordon: From Buck Rogers Rip-Off to Space Opera Legend 52:51

23d ago52:51

52:51

As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! For full detailed shownotes (without character limits) you can choose the episode on the watch page here. If you would like to watch the Flash Gordon or Buck Rogers film serials they are available on YouTube. (Warning: the serials are repetitive and there are three Flash Gordon serials …

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The Ghost Ship 1:41:09

1M ago1:41:09

1:41:09

Come aboard the SS Altair: it's all smooth sailing, except for the fact that its Captain is a homicidal maniac! Jim Towns and returning guest host David Ullman get to the bottom of this Val Lewton-produced RKO thriller from 1943, starring Richard Dix, Russell Wade, Edith Barrett and the great Skelton Knaggs!…

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Pulps, Comics and the Rise of Superheroes 52:40

1M ago52:40

52:40

Whilst researching the Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers film serials of the 1930s I was delighted to find far too much information about the pulp and comic book origins of these heroes. So we are taking a detour to speak with people who really have their heads wrapped around this topic. For full shownotes for this episode without character limits you c…

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The Human Monster AKA Dark Eyes Of London 1:35:29

2M ago1:35:29

1:35:29

Jim & Livio know NOTHING about insurance, and neither do the customers of Dr. Orloff. The Human Monster is a 1939 British horror film starring Bela Lugosi (originally titled the Dark Eyes Of London). One of Lugosi's more popular 'poverty row' films, he plays a dual role of Dr. Orloff and the meek and blind Professor Dearborn. Jim & Livio discuss Lu…

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_All_Hallows_Richard_E._Grant 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

_All_Hallows_Richard_E._Grant

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The Invisible Man Exposed 53:16

2M ago53:16

53:16

As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! For full detailed shownotes (without character limits) you can choose the episode on the watch page here. I would love for you to join in by watching The Invisible Man here. You can follow what I'm researching and working on next on the podcast Instagram page @everyscififilm. Descriptio…

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King Kong: The Origin of a Cinematic Titan 53:29

2M ago53:29

53:29

As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! For full detailed shownotes (without character limits) you can choose the episode on the watch page here. I would love for you to join in by watching the film King Kong here. Description: In early March 1933 the US welcomed Franklin D Roosevelt as their 32nd president. The longest lasti…

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_Salems_Lot_Part_7 29:11

3M ago29:11

29:11

_Salems_Lot_Part_7

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Just Imagine a Musical Rom-Com Sci-Fi! 45:00

3M ago45:00

45:00

As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! For full detailed shownotes (without character limits) you can choose this episode on the watch page here and scroll down. I would love for you to join in by watching the film Just Imagine which is available here. If you would like to share your thoughts on the film or the episode you c…

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Isle of the Dead 1:47:11

3M ago1:47:11

1:47:11

Author and educator David Bowles joins Jim Towns to discuss this Val Lewton-produced masterpiece of suspense and horror: 1945's Isle of the Dead, starring Boris Karloff!By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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Salems_Lot_Part_6 29:11

3M ago29:11

29:11

Salems_Lot_Part_6

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Salems_Lot_Part_5 29:11

3M ago29:11

29:11

Salems_Lot_Part_5

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Frankenstein Goes to Hollywood 49:09

3M ago49:09

49:09

We're doing things a little differently this episode. There are still spoilers ahead! Frankenstein is considered by many people to be a solid first choice for the first science fiction novel. (Before you start jumping up and down in disgust, yes, there are many stories from the 1600s and even ancient tales which are considered to be strong contende…

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The_Almond_Tree_Julian_Wadham 31:05

4M ago31:05

31:05

The_Almond_Tree_Julian_Wadham

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The Creature Walks Among Us 1:47:59

4M ago1:47:59

1:47:59

A Creature movie where the original incarnation of the Gill-Man appears for around 2 minutes! Jim & Livio tackle the third and final film of the Creature From The Black Lagoon series. In this film, a group of scientists (and their marital drama) do their best to change the Gill-Man into human form. Although this isn't the most action-packed movie, …

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Salems_Lot_Part_4. 29:11

4M ago29:11

29:11

Salems_Lot_Part_4.

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Metropolis: The Most Influential Sci-Fi Film Ever* 54:37

4M ago54:37

54:37

*Almost. As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! You can watch Metropolis (1927) here or here: For full shownotes visit the watch page for this episode on the website: https://www.everyscififilm.com/watch Description After losing World War I Germany entered a time of economic hardship and political turmoil. In 1918 the Monarc…

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_A_Recluse_Anthony_Head 31:06

4M ago31:06

31:06

_A_Recluse_Anthony_Head

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Pet_Sematary_Part_5__6 54:23

4M ago54:23

54:23

Pet_Sematary_Part_5__6

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Freaks 1:18:12

4M ago1:18:12

1:18:12

Jim & Livio are back to discuss Tod Browning's unique, cult classic Dracula follow up: Freaks. This is a true one of a kind film, with a good story that boasts a great cast. In this episode we tackle the impact and legacy of this film, as well as the plot and inner workings of Tod Browning.By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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Seatons_Aunt_Toby_Jones 31:03

4M ago31:03

31:03

Seatons_Aunt_Toby_Jones

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Salems_Lot_Part_3 23:13

4M ago23:13

23:13

Salems_Lot_Part_3

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Aelita: The 100 Year Old Queen of Mars 51:52

4M ago51:52

51:52

As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! You can watch Aelita Queen of Mars (1924) here. For full shownotes visit the watch page for this episode on the website: https://www.everyscififilm.com/watch Lenin, the leader of the Russian revolution and the new soviet Russia declared “cinema is for us the most important of the arts”.…

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Salems_Lot_Part_2 29:11

4M ago29:11

29:11

Salems_Lot_Part_2

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - 1920 1:50:53

5M ago1:50:53

1:50:53

One hundred and four years ago, John Barrymore stepped off the stage and before the cameras to help bring Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novella (and its titular dual lead characters) to life. One hundred and four years later, Jim Towns and David Ullman dissect this trailblazing piece of classic horror cinema.…

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Pet_Sematary_Part_3__4 52:58

5M ago52:58

52:58

Pet_Sematary_Part_3__4

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The First Science Fiction Film Ever 46:28

5M ago46:28

46:28

As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! I would love for you to join in by watching the film, Le Voyage Dans La Lune here. The film was made by the pioneer French film director George Méliès in 1902. It is widely considered to be the first sci-fi film ever. There is a small rumble of a potential contender which I have added a…

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What is Science Fiction? 1:14:28

5M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

And so we begin! The very first episode. Before we start the journey of examining every single sci-fi film ever* we must understand what science fiction is. In this episode I speak to science fiction scholars Lisa Yaszek and Glynn Morgan about the definitions of this well-known genre. What is the difference between science fiction and fantasy? Are …

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The Creator: David Eagleman's favourite sci-fi film ever 29:39

5M ago29:39

29:39

As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! Every once in a while we take a break from watching and learning about old science fiction films and speak to a guest about their favourite sci-fi film. In this episode I speak to David Eagleman about The Creator and what about this 2023 film made it to the top of his list. For full sho…

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Godzilla pt. 2 1:01:11

5M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Tony and Jim raid again! Join us for part two of our discussion of the 1954 Toho Studios masterpiece Godzilla!By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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Crewe_Kenneth_Cranham 31:00

5M ago31:00

31:00

Crewe_Kenneth_Cranham

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Mystery_Playhouse_-_Creeps_By_Night_-_Those_Who_Walk_In_Darkness 28:33

5M ago28:33

28:33

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Godzilla pt. 1 1:03:41

5M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Kaiju connoisseur Tony Salvaggio returns to the Borgo Pass to discuss the original 1954 monster masterpiece Godzilla! (part 1 of 2)By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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Salems_Lot_Part_1 29:11

5M ago29:11

29:11

Salems_Lot_Part_1

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Mystery_Playhouse_-_Creeps_By_Night_-_Six_Who_Did_Not_Die. 29:12

5M ago29:12

29:12

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Trailer: Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* 1:04

5M ago1:04

1:04

Every single sci-fi film ever. Almost. Award-winning podcast producer and sci-fi film enthusiast Ayesha Khan volunteers for the task. Her continuing mission: to explore strange old films, seek out the experts, and to boldly bring them to you. We will begin our journey with an episode dedicated to finding out what science fiction actually is. Then w…

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Those_Who_Walk_in_Darkness 28:37

5M ago28:37

28:37

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Sherlock Holmes and the Scarlet Claw 1:52:54

6M ago1:52:54

1:52:54

Follow along as The Borgo Pass Horror Podcast investigates this great gothic mystery made by Universal Studios in 1944, which features many Universal Horror talents both in front and behind the camera! Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and Dr. John Watson (Nigel Bruce) find themselves in Canada, on the trail of a murdering ghost!…