Celebrating cinema's classic monster characters through the lens of popular culture, from a century of screams to the future of frights. Hosted by actor and historian AJ Danna.
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Twin aliens, Tess and Chels, talk about their favorite Earth findings. Their discussions are an eclectic mix of pop culture, horror, nostalgia, and more. There are no limits! Follow us on Instagram @nerdtwinspod.
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The Nerd Twins Halloween Extravaganza 2024
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Happy Halloween 2024! If you're like us, Halloween starts in July. In this episode, we discuss our adventure to the annual Midsummer Scream horror convention in Long Beach, CA, our recent visit to The Mystic Museum's latest exhibit - Horror High Reunion, what spooky movies we are watching right now, our Halloween plans AND MORE! Thanks for hanging …
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You're Invited! Mary Kate and Ashley
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If you're a millennial like us, chances are your preteen years were filled with Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen videos, movies, books, fashion, video games AND MORE. Join us as we dive into the Olsen-verse and discover what is still stored in our brain space from this pop culture moment in time. Thank you for listening to our episode! We are so glad you…
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Hey! It's Tess's birthday! Come hang out with us. We are talking about Friday Night at Freddy's, arcade games, mall food courts and key lime pie. See ya on Instagram @nerdtwinspod
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Did ya miss us? Cuz we missed you! This episode, we talk all about what we've been up to this Halloween season. From the Knott's Scary Farm boo-fet to the Evil Dead exhibit at the Mystic Museum, to that time we met Elvira at Son of Monsterpalooza. So come hang out with us! We don't bite. Find us on Instagram @nerdtwinspod…
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It's Alive! feat. Julian David Stone and AJ Danna
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Reel Monsters Podcast guest Julian David Stone resurrects true tales of Frankenstein in his book "It's Alive!" Julian David Stone online: https://www.juliandavidstone.com/ Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by …
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Happy Halloween!! One year of Nerd Twins in a cool location. Check it ouuttt. @nerdtwinspod on Insta. Go there, it's fun.
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Monster Mash feat. Mark Voger and AJ Danna
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Reel Monsters Podcast guest Mark Voger revisits the monster craze of the late 1950s and 1960s, as featured in his book "Monster Mash." Mark Voger online: http://markvoger.com/ Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art…
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Welcome to our Spooky Season episodes! This episode we book a stay at The Overlook Hotel and talk about the 1980 horror classic, "The Shining". Join us on Instagram @nerdtwinspod forever and ever and ever!!!
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Welcome to our Spooky Season episodes! This episode we are talking about the characters and movies you watched as a kid that still haunt you. Join us on Instagram @nerdtwinspod
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Universal Monsters Special Preview feat. The Nerd Twins and AJ Danna
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Reel Monsters Podcast previews The Nerd Twins Podcast's feature-length Universal Monsters special. The Nerd Twins Podcast link: https://anchor.fm/the-nerd-twins-podcast/episodes/Universal-Monsters-with-AJ-Danna-e1o4r4o Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.…
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Welcome to our Spooky Season episodes! In this episode we are talking about the Universal Monsters with our special guest - actor, historian and host of the Reel Monsters Podcast, AJ Danna! Follow us on Instagram @nerdtwinspod
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Welcome to our Spooky Season episodes! This episode we are talking all about the spooky animated films, shows, and shorts that we know and love. Plus we throw in some of our plans for our own personal spooky seasons. Follow us on Instagram @nerdtwinspod
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Monstrosity in Studio City feat. Andy Shultz, Heather Lehigh, and AJ Danna
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Reel Monsters Podcast guests Andy Shultz and Heather Lehigh lift the curtain on "Monstrosity," a classic monster tribute with a modern twist. Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https://www.in…
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Welcome to Camp Nerd Twins! This Summer, we are hosting 4 episodes, all Summer Camp themed. This episode Chels, Tess and the Duffer Brothers travel to Hawkins Indiana for Stranger Things Camp! We nerd out over the acclaimed Netflix series talking about our history with the show and discuss how we felt about the newest season. So grab your eggo waff…
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Dracula & Stokerverse feat. Dacre Stoker, Dr. Chris McAuley, and AJ Danna
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Reel Monsters Podcast guests Dacre Stoker and Dr. Chris McAuley expand the Stokerverse with "Dracula The Return - Cult of the White Worm," a graphic novel spun from Bram Stoker's hidden notes and exclusive bloodline anecdotes. Dracula The Return - Cult of the White Worm on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scratchcomics/dracula-the-…
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Welcome to Camp Nerd Twins! This Summer, we are hosting 4 episodes, all Summer Camp themed. This episode we have some very special ladies, joining us is our Twinterior designer Rebecca and returning to the podcast is Twintern Ari! In this episode we discuss about our favorite ladies in Summer Camp related movies and TV shows. Roll out your sleeping…
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Monsters: The Forsaken feat. Brian Neiford and AJ Danna
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Reel Monsters Podcast guest Brian Neiford introduces movie monsters to historical figures in "Monsters: The Forsaken," an ongoing comic book series. Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: https:/…
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Welcome to Camp Nerd Twins! This Summer, we are hosting 4 episodes, all Summer Camp themed. This episode we are joined by Dean and Alex from the Return Revenge Resurrection Podcast! Here at Horror Camp, we are discussing about all things Horror Summer Camp related such as movies and TV shows and other spooky tales from our own experiences at camp. …
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Adapting Phantom of the Opera feat. Becky Laff and AJ Danna
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Reel Monsters Podcast guest Becky Laff details her graphic novel adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, and why Gaston Leroux's story has become a timeless classic. Phantom of the Opera graphic novel on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phantomgraphicnovel/phantomgraphicnovel Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monster…
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Welcome to Camp Nerd Twins! This Summer, we are hosting 4 episodes, all Summer Camp themed. This episode we are joined by Max and Chris from the Ready 2 Retro Podcast! Here at Camp Throwback, we are talking about the Summer Camp themed movies and TV shows that we remember fondly from our childhoods. For all NERD TWINS UPDATES, you can follow us on …
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Forbidden Museum feat. Craig Sawyer and AJ Danna
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Reel Monsters Podcast guest Craig Sawyer curates a new world of gods and monsters within the pages of "Forbidden Museum," an ongoing comic book series. Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast logo and key art by Will Davenport: http…
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You're invited! Reel Monsters Podcast celebrates cinema's classic monster characters through the lens of popular culture, from a century of screams to the future of frights. In this special introductory episode, actor and historian AJ Danna previews how nostalgic monster memories have influenced today's entertainment industry professionals. Hosted …
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Pinball's Classic Monsters feat. Jacob Larson and AJ Danna
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Reel Monsters Podcast guest Jacob Larson shares how Creature from the Black Lagoon, Monster Bash, and The Phantom of the Opera brought silver screen scares to pinball arcades in the 1990s. Hosted by AJ Danna: http://www.ajdanna.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast theme song by Alexander Taylor: https://www.alexandertaylormusic.com/ Reel Monsters Podcast log…
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It's our 2nd BATMAN episode, and we're talking about THE BATMAN movie! Legendary Batman collector, aka Chels' mom, is BACK to talk MORE BATMAN! Find out what we LOVED about this NEW movie. Heads up, this is a SPOILER FILLED episode! For all NERD TWINS UPDATES, you can follow us on INSTAGRAM @nerdtwinspod If you are enjoying the show, please conside…
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Welcome back to The Nerd Twins Podcast for our 10th episode! This is our part 1 episode of BATMAN MONTH! We recorded this episode at Gotham Halls (aka Chels' parents' lovely home). We are joined by the legendary Batman collector - Momma Dodie! (aka Chels' mom!). This is a fun one, we had a grand 'ol time talking Batman movies, characters, comics, c…
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This episode is all about Mary Tess' Mystery Valentine - none other than the Queen of Country herself, Miss Dolly Parton! Learn why Tess is crushing on this legendary diamond in a rhinestone world. Mary Tess' What's Cool - The Beatles and Surrealism Chels' What's Cool - Continuing her watch of Archive 81 and The Book of Boba Fett For all Nerd Twins…
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Happy Mystery Valentine Month! This episode we are talking about Chelsea's Valentine - the legendary David Bowie! Learn why Chels is goo goo for this magical rock star alien from another planet. Chels' What's Cool: Archive 81 on Netflix Tess' What's Cool: Kurt Cobain Montage of Heck on HBO For all Nerd Twins updates, you can follow us on Instagram …
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Muppets Month (Part 2) Together Again
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Part Two of Muppets Month is here! This episode we are chatting about Muppet Treasure Island (1996), Muppets from Space (1999), The Muppets (2011), and Muppets Most Wanted (2014). We also talk about Mary Tess' trip to the Warner Brothers Lot Tour, and we take a moment to honor those beloved celebrities who recently passed. Join us for this adventur…
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Muppets Month (Part 1) The Rainbow Connection
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Welcome to part 1 of Muppets Month! Yay! In this episode, we chat about everything Muppets and the first part of our re-watch of classic Muppet films such as The Muppets Movie (1979), The Great Muppet Caper (1981), The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), and The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992). We also talk about our love for everything Jim Henson and wh…
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Happy Holidays!! Join us for our first ever holiday office party. This episode includes games, gifts, wine, kazoos and MORE! Mary Tess and Chels will also be counting down their top 3 favorite Christmas movies. To top it all off - this episode was recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience! You don't want to miss this. Thank you for tuning in to T…
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Boris Karloff, Jim Carrey, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chels - what do all these people have in common? They are all THE GRINCH! This episode we are talking about all THREE Grinch movies to help get ya into the holiday spirit. We also talk about Danny Elfman and Midnight Mass for funsies (super Christmas-y stuff!). Thank you so much for hanging out with …
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This episode we talk about Halloween Horror Nights, Van Helsing (2004), Bela Lugosi, AND our love for the spooky Christine McConnell. Thanks for tuning in! Check out the Instagrams: The Nerd Twins @nerdtwinspod Chels @creepychels Tess @ladymarytess
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Welcome back to another episode of The Nerd Twins! This week we are talking about The Queen of Halloween herself - Elvira! If you know us (Tess and Chels) you know that we LOVE Elvira. In fact, our fandom for her brought us together. So check out this week's episode as we geek out on all things Elvira. Thanks for tuning it! Instagrams: Podcast @ner…
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Hey there! Welcome to The Nerd Twins Podcast, hosted by Chels and Tess. We are happy you are here! Please enjoy our first episode where you learn just how nerdy we are. Our episodes will be released every other Sunday from now until eternity. You're welcome! Instagrams! (cuz you know you want 'em) Chels @creepychels Tess @ladymarytess Podcast @nerd…
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