Fan2Fan Podcast
Film, TV & Pop Culture
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A Conversation Between Fans About Movies, Comics, TV, Video Games, Toys, Cartoons, And All Things Pop Culture
Episodes
- Monster Mania: Stranger Things Tales of '85
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…
- Monster Mania: 1980s Movie Monsters
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 Carpent…
- Monster Mania: Cryptids Trivia
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 d…
- Monster Mania: Lovecraft's Creatures
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…
- Monster Mania: When Monsters Lose Their Mojo
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 nig…
- Monster Mania: Godzilla Versus
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…
- Monster Mania: Godzilla
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…
- Monster Mania: Pumpkinhead
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 effe…
- Monster Mania - The Relic
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 producti…
- Monster Mania: King Kong 1976
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 m…
- Monster Mania: King Kong vs. Godzilla
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…
- Monster Mania: King Kong 1933
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. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, v…
- Rewind: Friday the 13th Franchise Part 2
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 Con…
- Monster Mania: Kaiju and Cryptids
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-cu…
- Monster Mania: Atomic Age Mutants & Mayhem
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 monst…
- Monster Mania: Creature from the Black Lagoon
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive deep into Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). After catching the film as part of the Carolina Theatre's retro series, Pete shares his experience watching this underwater monst…
- Monster Mania: The Wolf Man 1941
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete sink their teeth into The Wolf Man (1941). Pete revisits the Universal classic as part of the Carolina Theatre's retro film series. The duo discuss Lon Chaney Jr.'s tragic performance…
- Monster Mania: Defining Monsters & Universal Horror
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Joshua Pruett to discuss monsters! The trio dig into the origins of movie monsters, starting with the very first appearances of Frankenstein's Monster on screen. We then…
- Film Reviews: At the Movies to the Algorithm
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Emmy Award–winner Joshua Pruett to discuss film reviews. They go over the evolution of film criticism from newspaper reviews to the cultural influence of Siskel & Ebert…
- Friday the 13th Franchise Part 1
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 Con…
- Cinema, Criticism & Classrooms with Noel Manning
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, hosts Bernie and Pete are joined by journalist and movie critic Noel Manning for an in-depth conversation on film criticism, film education, and the evolving role of critics in today's media landscap…
- Earl Owensby with Noel Manning
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by journalist and movie critic Noel Manning to discuss producer and actor Earl Owensby. The conversation explores Earl's remarkable legacy as an independent filmmaker inclu…
- Physical Media: Heavy Boxes, Special Editions, and Video Games
We're still talking about physical media on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete chat with writer, pop cuture scholars, and fellow podcasters Michele Brittany and Nick Dick. They discuss what happens to your movies, music,…
- The One Where We Talk About CDs
We're talking CDs on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete go over the history of compact dics, from their popularity to their decline to their current revival. They also chat with Joshua Pruett, Nick Diak, and Michele Britt…
- VHS Collecting with Jim Karl
In this short episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, hosts Bernie and Pete chat with Jim Carl, Senior Director of Programming at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC. Jim talks about his once extensive VHS collection, why he move on from video tape…
- VHS Collecting with Cory Gorski
We're talking with VHS collector and author Cory Gorski on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Cory is the author of VHS Collecting: The Modern Relevance of Home Video. We discuss the VHS format, cover art, video store nostalgia, the coll…
- The One Where We Talk About Physical Media
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, hosts Bernie and Pete chat with Emmy-winning TV writer and New York Times bestselling author Joshua Pruett about physical media. The trio dive into buying movies and how collecting habits have change…
- Best of 2025: Movies, Music, and More
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete share a few of the movies, music, and TV shows they enjoyed most in 2025. They run through a mix of genre favorites and crowd-pleasers including Good Boy, Heart Eyes, and the over-the…
- 2025 Horror: The Monkey, 28 Years Later, Good Boy & More
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Graham and Jon for a fun, spoiler-lite chat about a mix of major horror sequels and exciting original released in 2025. They dig into frightful follow-ups like Fear Stre…
- 2025 Horror: Sinners, Weapons & Heart Eyes
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Graham and Jon for a fun, spoiler-lite chat about three original horror films released in 2025. They kick things off with Weapons, a small-town slow-burn nightmare direc…
- Fright or Fiction: Subtitle Showdown Part 2
Get ready to test your horror knowledge! In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are back with Fright of Fiction, the ultimate horror movie trivia showdown! The quiz continues with even more deep cuts for horror sequels and…
- The Shape of Trivia: A John Carpenter Horror Movie Quiz
Get ready to test your horror knowledge! In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast we're playing everyone's favorite horror movie trivia show: The Shape of Trivia! We're diving into the weird, wild, and wonderful world of John Carpenter. From…
- Fright or Fiction: Subtitle Showdown Part 1
Get ready to test your horror knowledge! In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete present Fright of Fiction, the ultimate horror movie trivia showdown! They're diving into the wild world of horror sequels and their unforgett…
- Reflections of Fear: How Horror Remakes Mirror Their Times Part 2
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dig into why horror remakes aren't just cash grabs...they're cultural mirrors. The duo explores how new versions of The Thing, The Fly, The Crazies, and The Invisible Man reflect the…
- Reflections of Fear: How Horror Remakes Mirror Their Times Part 1
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dig into why horror remakes aren't just cash grabs; they can be cultural mirrors. They explore how each new version reflects the fears, politics, and anxieties of its era ion movies i…
- Why Do Modern Horror Movies Love the 1980s? Part 2
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete continue their conversation about the enduring 1980s influence in modern horror. They talk about the magic of practical effects versus today's CGI, the power of synth-driven soundtrac…
- Why Do Modern Horror Movies Love the 1980s? Part 1
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete explore why so many modern horror movies are obsessed with the 1980s. From Stranger Things to It Follows , they examine how nostalgia, aesthetics, and a longing for a "simpler time" w…
- Final Cut - The Horror Movie Trivia Show: John Carpenter Edition
Get ready to test your horror knowledge! In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast we're playing everyone's favorite horror movie trivia show: Final Cut! In this round, we're diving into alternate casting in the world of John Carpenter films…
- Is Jaws is a Horror Movie?
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete try to answer the question: Is Jaws is a Horror Movie? They dive into the film's suspense, iconic moments, and lasting cultural impact to see where it fits within the horror genre. Th…
- Final Cut - The Horror Movie Trivia Show!
Get ready to test your horror knowledge! In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast we're playing everyone's favorite horror movie trivia show: Final Cut! In this round, we're diving into alternate casting for some of the most iconic scariest…
- Flash Frights - Final Exam
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete discuss 1981's horror slasher Final Exam. We briefly cover the movie's cast, (not so) memorable killer, how it compares to other 1980s slashers, and the film's connections to Earl Owe…
- Flash Frights - Censor
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete discuss Censor, Prano Bailey-Bond's 2021 psychological horror film through the lens of the 1980s "video nasty" era. We cover the themes of censorship and guilt, and how the movie pays…
- Flash Frights - Wolfen
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete discuss 1981's horror crime movie Wolfen. We review the film's unique take on werewolf mythology, its atmospheric New York City setting, where this movie falls in the 1981 werewolf tr…
- Flash Frights - Psycho 2
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete briefly revisit Psycho II (1983). Over two decades after Hitchcock's original, Norman Bates returns home...and so do the murders. We explore how this unexpected sequel balances suspen…
- Flash Frights - Psycho 1960
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete check into Bates Motel and the classic Psycho. Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece redefined horror and suspense with its shocking twists, unforgettable performances, and groundbreaki…
- Flash Frights - Urban Legend
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie dives into Urban Legend. This 1998 slasher turns classic urban myths into deadly reality. As part of the post-Scream horror boom, it's a nostalgic thrill ride full of folklore and familiar fac…
- Flash Frights - Campfire Tales
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, we gather around the fire for Campfire Tales. This 1997 horror anthology mixes urban legends, supernatural scares, and 1990s nostalgia especially after the success of Scream. For more info about the…
- Flash Frights - The Conference
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, we dive into The Conference (2023), a sharp blend of workplace satire and slasher horror. We discuss the film's commentary on corporate culture and how it delivers both laughs and scares while carvin…
- Flash Frights - Night Killer
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, we dive into Night Killer, a bizarre 1990 horror slasher horror. We briefly discuss the film's unhinged performances, unforgettable lines, and how it earned its cult status. We also cover director Cl…
- Flash Frights - Mr. Crockett
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, we dive into Mr. Crocket (2024), a chilling throwback horror film set in 1990s. We discuss its twisted premise of a mysterious children's show host who "rescues" kids from struggling families. We rev…