Best Den Of Geek Podcasts (2024)

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Matthew Lillard Talks Tequila Macabre Spirits 49:14

1d ago49:14

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Actor Matthew Lillard (SLC Punk, Scream, Scooby-Doo, Five Nights At Freddy's, The Life of Chuck) joins host Aaron Sagers to discuss his new horror-themed tequila brand Macabre Spirits, which launches this October, and comes in premiere packaging, as well as a new novella by director Mike Flanagan. Lillard also discusses his career in film, and horr…

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Star Trek Beyond (2016) and Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek (unmade) 55:16

2d ago55:16

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2016 marked the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, and not unreasonably, Paramount Pictures wanted a movie. But far from being a straightforward production, Star Trek Beyond would go through different directors, and eventually find itself without a script just months ahead of filming. It made for a tense situation, and that's explored in this episode. …

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David Dastmalchian Returns with Todd McFarlane for 'Knights vs. Samurai' 51:31

5d ago51:31

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Actor, comic creator and frequent Talking Strange guest David Dastmalchian (Late Night with The Devil, Life of Chuck, and the Count Crowley comics) and comic book and collectible icon Todd McFarlane joins the show to discuss Knights vs. Samurai, the new Image Comics title created by Dastmalchian with the guidance of McFarlane (with art by Federico …

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Rain Man (1988) and Michael Flatley's Blackbird (2022) 57:10

9d ago57:10

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The film Rain Man became a huge box office hit at the end if 1988, and an Oscar-winner in 1989. Yet here was a movie that went through the hands of at least three directors who didn't make it, including Steven Spielberg, who was attached for nearly half a year. But Barry Levinson did make the film - and he was able to take advantage of a situation …

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Mark Duplass' Paranormal Series 'Out There' w/ Joshua Rofé 35:28

14d ago35:28

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In the latest Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers (28 Days Haunted, Paranormal Caught on Camera) talks with executive producers Mark Duplass and Joshua Rofé about their new true crime/paranormal series Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal, debuting on Hulu with eight episodes on Sept. 24, 2024. More About Out There: Out There: Crimes of the Paranorma…

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Outbreak (1995) and Predestination (2014) 56:41

16d ago56:41

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An article published back in 1992 would spark a bidding war in Hollywood. Nothing unusual there. That article would lead to Ridley Scott, Jodie Foster and Robert Redford signing up for a big, expensive movie - a movie that never got made. And it never got made because of 1995's Outbreak. Three movies meanwhile had failed to come together in a row f…

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Bruce Campbell's UFO Encounter 24:55

19d ago24:55

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The pop culture icon himself, Bruce Campbell (Ash vs. Evil Dead, Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness, Burn Notice), joins host Aaron Sagers to discuss his career, horror, the all-important definition of lollygagging, and he teases his role as Police Chief Dandridge in the upcoming pop-horror series Hysteria on the Peacock streaming service …

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In conversation with director James Watkins: Speak No Evil, Eden Lake and more 36:50

21d ago36:50

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Headlined by James McAvoy, Speak No Evil is a taut suspence film that's the latest from director James Watkins. Previously responsible for Eden Lake and The Woman In Black, amongst others, he joins Simon for a special episode of Film Stories. They chat about Speak No Evil, and the confidence of holding tension. Plus, editing with Jon Harris, a bit …

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American Gangster (2007) and Piranha II: The Spawning (1982) 56:40

23d ago56:40

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It's not uncommon for films to get through a director or two on their way to the screen. In this episode, that's certainly the case. American Gangster might have ended up on the slate of Ridley Scott, but he was the third or fourth name involved. At one stage, Universal was said to have spent $30m on the film in fact, with no hope of getting a sing…

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In conversation with director Anand Tucker 46:44

26d ago46:44

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Director Anand Tucker began in the world of documentaries, before switching into dramatic features. His most recent film, The Critic, is arriving in UK cinemas with Ian McKellen in its lead, having had to change casts following the pandemic. Before that, Tucker had briefly been attached to The Golden Compass, had worked on films such as Girl With A…

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The Flash (2023) and 24: The Movie (unmade so far) 1:05:57

1M ago1:05:57

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Two films looooong in the making in this episode of Film Stories: one's been made at the time of recording, one hasn't. Talk first surfaced of The Flash movie back in the 1980s, but it wasn't until 2023 that a film was finally released. By then, an under-fire Warner Bros was hoping for great things from the film, and confidence appeared to be high:…

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In conversation with producer Tommy Harper: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, Star Wars, Showgirls and more 1:03:28

1M ago1:03:28

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Producer Tommy Harper joins Simon for a Film Stories podcast special, to talk through a career that's taken him from not being allowed on the set of Showgirls, to producing Star Wars, Mission: Impossible and Star Trek films. Oh, and the brand new release, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. It's quite a story, with the likes of JJ Abrams, Paul Verhoeven, Tim …

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Paranormal Activity: Micah Sloat & Katie Featherston's 'True Tales of Possession' 53:24

1M ago53:24

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Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston, the stars of the 2009 surprise blockbuster hit Paranormal Activity join host Aaron Sagers to discuss their new Audible Original podcast "Paranormal Activity: True Tales of Possession." Sloat uses his real-life exploration of the paranormal and spiritism, while Featherston serves as the curious voice of the audienc…

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The Avengers (1998) and Step Brothers (2008) 56:15

1M ago56:15

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Ah, The Avengers. The 1998 big screen adaptation of the much-loved TV series is a bit of an odd movie, but as Simon discusses in this episode, things weren't quite going to plan at studio level. Not that Warner Bros handled the film particularly well come release time - an infamously late decisiont to avoid a review screening soon backfired. In the…

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'Evil' Cast: Michael Emerson, Katja Herbers, Aasif Mandvi 1:13:11

2M ago1:13:11

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The cast of Evil — Michael Emerson (Leland Townsend), Katja Herbers (Kristen Bouchard), and Aasif Mandvi (Ben Shaki) — join Aaron to discuss their four seasons on the show about a team of assessors working with the Roman Catholic Church to evaluate potential possession cases, and their larger conflicts with the forces of Hell itself. With the serie…

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Alien: Romulus' Fede Álvarez, Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux 15:43

2M ago15:43

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Alien: Romulus writer/director Fede Álvarez, along with cast Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, David Jonsson, and Isabela Merced join host Aaron Sagers to briefly discuss the new film — now in theaters — that brings the iconic Ridley Scott franchise back to its horror roots. Recorded live at San Diego Comic-Con. More About Alien: Romulus: …

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Jackpot! (2024) and more, with director Paul Feig 39:31

2M ago39:31

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In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, we're delighted to welcome back Paul Feig for his third appearance. This time the starting point is Feig's new film Jackpot!, that's on Prime Video now. They also talk about the already-shot A Simple Favor 2, as well as legal stuff, Naked Gun 33 1/3, and if there's any chance on this planet of getti…

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Strange Friends: Greg Lawson 1:23:35

2M ago1:23:35

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In a new series of bonus episodes, host Aaron Sagers brings in some friends as a guest co-host where they answer live audience questions, goof off, and generally talk about a lot of random and spooky topics. This week's guest is Greg Lawson. Greg Lawson is the "paranormal detective" — a homicide detective, underwater crime scene investigator, and m…

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Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens Go 'Cuckoo' 26:32

2M ago26:32

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Stars Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens, and writer/director Tilman Singer, join host Aaron Sagers to discuss the new bizarro, monster-ish, surreal horror flick Cuckoo, in theaters Aug. 6. ABOUT CUCKOO Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen (Hunter Schafer, Euphoria, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) leaves her American home to live with …

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In conversation with Rob Delaney 43:17

2M ago43:17

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In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by actor, producer, writer and fine human being Rob Delaney. The pair talk about Delaney's role in the smash hit Deadpool And Wolverine, while also touching on a moment in a restaurant, writing, movies, and the TV hit Catastrophe. Plus they natter too about Delaney's book A Heart Tha…

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Supernatural Yoga Horror 'Mind Body Spirit' 56:56

2M ago56:56

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The writers/directors Alex Henes and Matthew Merenda, and star Sarah J. Bartholomew, of the yoga influencer found-footage horror Mind Body Spirit join the show to discuss the influences behind the new film, and strange happenings in their own lives — including growing up near Waverly Hills in Kentucky, and a ghostly voice that whispered things to B…

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Strange Friends: Jessica Chobot 1:20:15

2M ago1:20:15

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In a bonus episode of the show called "Strange Friends," host Aaron Sagers brings in friend Jessica Chobot — from Expedition X, BattleBots, and Bizarre States: Resurrected podcast — for a more informal talk where they talk about all manner of weirdness, including paranormal romance, spooky origins, travel quirks, and more. JESSICA CHOBOT has been a…

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Film Stories episode 400 - The Terminator, and producer Gale Anne Hurd 1:17:15

3M ago1:17:15

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Episode 400! Crikey. And I'm thrilled to say that producer Gale Anne Hurd is helping with the celebrations, thanks to a huge chat about her life, her work, and The Terminator at 40. The first part of the episode, Simon goes through the story of The Terminator, and quite how its rights ended up so muddled going forward. But the bulk of episode 400 i…

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Strange Friends: Joshua Dairen 1:24:59

3M ago1:24:59

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In a new series of bonus episodes we're calling "Talking Strange: Strange Friends," host Aaron Sagers brings in some friends as a guest co-host where they answer live audience questions, goof off, and generally talk about a lot of random and spooky topics. For the first one of these, Aaron is joined by Joshua Dairen, a fellow spooky nerd and quite …

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Twisters (2024), with director Lee Isaac Chung 34:56

3M ago34:56

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In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Lee Isaac Chung, as they discuss the brand new blockbuster movie, Twisters. Lee talks about how he got the job in the first place, and just what time contrainsts he was up against. Plus, the depth of the casting in the film, the scale of the movie, and his work with filmm…

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‘Oddity’ Director Damian McCarthy 38:50

3M ago38:50

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Writer/Director Damian Mc Carthy joins the show to talk about his supremely spooky — and fun — supernatural retribution horror movie ‘Oddity’ about possessed possessions and a creepy AF ‘Wooden Man’ creature. The film has been getting a lot of buzz — winning awards at South By Southwest and The Overlook Film Festival — and opens July 19 in theaters…

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Never Say Never Again (1983) and Analyze This (1999) 55:33

3M ago55:33

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Sean Connery had vowed he was never going to return as James Bond after 1971's Diamonds Are Forever. Meanwhile, a man called Kevin McClory had agreed not to exercise his screen rights to the story of Thunderball until 1975. Yet the highest profile 'unofficial' Bond project would bring them both together, as Never Say Never Again did battle with the…

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Lumina with Writer/Director Gino McKoy 22:16

3M ago22:16

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‘Lumina’ just had its premiere at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles, California. The sci-fi flick by writer/director Gino McKoy explores what would happen to the loved ones of individuals who were abducted by aliens. Joining McKoy are actor Ken Lawson and producer David Seychell, who spoke to Aaron about the project! ________…

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In conversation with Neil Jordan 1:01:40

3M ago1:01:40

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In this very special episode of Film Stories, Neil Jordan is the guest, talking about his brand new memoir, Amnesiac, along with tales of his movie life. He and Simon chat about movies as varied as Angel, The Crying Game, Michael Collins, High Spirits, We're No Angels and Mona Lisa, in a far-reaching chat. Plus: Neil Jordan talks through approachin…

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Babylon (2022) and Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) 55:49

3M ago55:49

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Damien Chazelle first started seriously considering a film about old Hollywood back in 2009, long before he made La La Land. And even when the writer/director had channelled his energies into that film, he still had Babylon in mind: a hugely ambitious, expensive, three hour film that needed an R-rating! In the case of Everybody's Talking About Jami…

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In conversation with Baroness Beeban Kidron 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

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In a very special episode of Film Stories, Baroness Beeban Kidron joins Simon for a chat about her career, her films, and her move to politics. They go from her early film Carry Greenham Home, from being one of the first British women to direct a movie with Vroom. Then a big turning point: Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit, an acclaimed adaptation of …

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Inside the Haunted Mansion & Spooky Explorers Club w/ Jason Surrell 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

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This episode we revisit an earlier talk with Jason Surrell, author, screenwriter, and the former Imagineer behind the book The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic. Jason joins the show to discuss the secrets behind the famed and beloved Haunted Mansion attraction. Also, this episode ties into the Spooky Explorers Club. This September 26-…

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RoboCop 3 (1993) and Boxing Helena (1993) 1:00:53

3M ago1:00:53

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Two movies from 1993 and the stories behind them here: both of which had their fair share of off-set drama. RoboCop 3 was supposed to be quickly followed by RoboCop 4, yet financial problems with parent company Orion Pictures led to a change of plan - not least when Orion went bankrupt. In the midst of this was an idea to make a RoboCop film with a…

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