Fan2Fan Podcast - A Conversation Between Fans About Movies, Comics, TV, Video Games, Toys, Cartoons, And All Things Pop Culture

Fan2Fan Podcast - A Conversation Between Fans About Movies, Comics, TV, Video Games, Toys, Cartoons, And All Things Pop Culture

This podcast is a conversation between fans about the things they love. We talk about movies, comics, TV, video games, toys, cartoons, and all things pop culture.

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June 23, 2026 37 mins

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Allen venture into the world of cartoon creatures!

They discuss animated monsters from shows like The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo, Inhumanoids, Gargoyles, The Real Ghostbusters, Tales from the Cryptkeeper, and more. They also cover the monsters featured in G.I. Joe: The Movie.

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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dig into classic monster toys that defined the nostalgia, creativity, and monster-sized fun of the 1960s and 1970s.

From the terrifying Kenner Alien figure to the hulking Rancor in Return of the Jedi, they explore how these creatures made the jump from screen to shelf. They also spotlight unforgettable oddities like the Six Million Dollar Man Bigfoot figure, Aurora Monster mod...

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June 9, 2026 37 mins

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive into atomic age trivia!

They test their knowledge on radioactive horror classics like The Monster That Challenged the World, The Blob, The Fly, and Them! From giant irradiated insects in the desert to science experiments g...

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June 2, 2026 59 mins

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Patrick and Myles from the Kaiju vs. History podcast to explore the history of kaiju cinema and the evolution of Godzilla.

From Godzilla's origins as a symbol of nuclear anxiety in 1954 to his transformation into a global pop culture icon, they review the changing themes behind the King of the Monsters. They also cover the various kaiju e...

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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete count down their top monster picks across classic Universal horror, kaiju legends, and beyond.

From the Creature from the Black Lagoon to Godzilla and Anguirus, they highlight the creatures that left a lasting mark on them. They also mix in favorites like J...

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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by writer Joshua Pruett to discuss his work on Stranger Things: Tales from '85 and his lifelong love of monsters, horror, and storytelling.

Joshua shares insights into his creative...

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May 12, 2026 31 mins

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Allen and Brooke to discuss the unforgettable monsters of the 1980s.

They spotlight the Xenomorph in Aliens, the Predator, and the paranoia-fueled horror of John Carpenter's The Thing. They also cover

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May 5, 2026 26 mins

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive into cryptid trivia!

They test their knowledge on legendary creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. From obscure sightings to TV appearances, they uncover the strange details that keep these mysterious monsters alive.

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April 28, 2026 54 mins

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and are joined by author and pop culture scholar Nick Diak to explore H. P. Lovecraft's monsters.

The trio dives into the eerie mythology behind Lovecraft's creations, from unknowable entities to...

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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete take a look at when the monsters lose their mojo.

They dives into how age, overexposure, and shifting tones can take the bite out of even the most iconic creatures. From childhood nightmares that don't quite land anymore to monsters reimagined in softer or stranger way...

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April 21, 2026 20 mins

Bernie, Pete, and Jon throw Godzilla into the ultimate "what if" arena in this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast.

The trio dream up a lineup of unexpected (and sometimes ridiculous) opponents to see how the King of the Monsters would stack up. From unlikely creatures to off-the-wall matchups, they debate who lasts, who gets st...

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April 14, 2026 35 mins

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie, Pete, and Jon stomp back into their childhoods with Godzilla!

The trio revisit the origins of Toho's radioactive King of the Monsters. They reflect on what it was like growing up on Godzilla marathons, when local TV stations turned entire afternoons into city-crushing must watch television. From the somber nuclear all...

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April 7, 2026 44 mins

We're talking about Pumpkinhead on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast!

Bernie and Pete are joined by guest Megan to review this 1988 horror monster movie directed by Stan Winston. They discuss the film's production, casting, creature effects, legacy, and more.

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March 31, 2026 45 mins

We're talking The Relic on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast!

Bernie and Pete are joined by Michele Brittany, Nick Diak, Scott Peterson, and Joshua Pruett to discuss this 1997 horror action monster movie. They go over the film's production, casting, special effects, book adaptation, Kothoga monster, 90s creature features, and more.

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March 24, 2026 62 mins

We're talking about King Kong 1976 on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast!

Bernie and Pete discuss the film's ambitious remake approach and how it reimagined Kong for a new era. We cover the movie's origins, cast, cinematography, amazing musical score, and the special effects work by Rick Baker.

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March 19, 2026 9 mins

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive deep into King Kong vs. Godzilla. The duo revisit the 1963 kaiju showdown, discussing the film's origins involving King King legal troubles and the height of Japan's "man in the suit" monster movie boom. 

Bernie and Pete also explore the urban legend behind the ...

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March 17, 2026 15 mins

We're talking about King Kong 1933 on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete discuss the iconic film's groundbreaking special effects, its lasting impact on monster movies, and more.

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We're talking about the Friday the 13th franchise on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast!

Bernie and Pete are joined by guest Josh Spiegel, creator of the YouTube channel Movie Timelines and author of Timelines of Terror: The Fractured Continuities of Horror Film Sequels. 

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March 10, 2026 24 mins

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive into the worlds of Kaiju and cryptids!

The duo explore the origins of giant monster cinema, examining how towering Kaiju emerged from postwar Japan and evolved into global pop-culture icons. They discuss the themes beneath the destruction including nuclear anxiety while also unpacking our fascination with ...

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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete talk atomic age monsters and mutants!

The duo trace how post-World War II anxieties about nuclear power, radiation, and scientific overreach gave rise to a new wave of cinematic monsters. Welcome to the atomic age of giant ants, mutated beasts! They discuss how these films captured Cold War fears and reflected a world grappling with atomic un...

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