In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Megan take a nostalgic look back at the monster toys that filled toy aisles during the 1990s.

From Big Frank and Gorzak to Hot Wheels Attack Pack, they revisit the creepy and imaginative toys that captured the attention of a generation. Bernie and Megan also discuss Spawn, Monster Face, gross-out gimmicks, and pop culture trends that made the 1990s such a fun era for monster fans.

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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete put their kaiju knowledge to the test with a monster-sized round of kaiju trivia!

From the origin of the word "kaiju" and the actors who brought Godzilla to life inside the iconic suits, they tackle questions spanning decades of giant monster history. Who were some of Gamera's greatest opponents? What were some memorable kaiju movie subtitles? Along the way, they revisit classic films, cover behind-the-scenes facts, and more.

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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Patrick and Myles from the Kaiju vs. History Podcast to discuss the 1968 kaiju epic Destroy All Monsters.

Considered one of the most ambitious "Avengers Assemble" style entries in Kaiju cinema, the film brings together an incredible roster of Toho monsters including Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, Anguirus, Gorosaurus, and King Ghidorah. Bernie, Pete, Patrick, and Myles explore the movie's production, monster action, and its enduring legacy as a fan-favorite crossover event. They also discuss the film's place within the Showa era, how Destroy All Monsters has influenced the Monsterverse, and more.

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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive into the wild world of 1980s monster toys where horror, sci-fi, and Saturday morning cartoons collided.

From the grotesque designs of the Inhumanoids to the squishy Boglins, they explore how monsters became louder and weirder. They also spotlight fan favorites like My Pet Monster, the bizarre Cobra-La figures from the 1987 G.I.Joe movie, the earworm Animal monster truck theme song, the oddball GoBots monster line plus more oddities that made the decade unforgettable.

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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete talk with writer, comedian, and filmmaker Joseph Scrimshaw about his horror/comedy feature film Dead Media.

They discuss the filmmaking process, Joseph's horror short films, the lasting appeal of physical media, and why obsolete formats continue to capture our imagination in an increasingly digital world. From VHS tapes and DVDs to nostalgia and horror storytelling, the conversation explores why the media of the past still resonates with Joseph and audiences today.

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We're talking about John Carpenter's Creature from the Black Lagoon on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast!

Bernie and Pete explore John Carpenter's unmade Creature from the Black Lagoon. They go over the project's history, pre-production notes, scripts, Rob Bottin's concept art, and Carpenter's ambitious plans to remake the tale of the iconic Universal monster.

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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 model kits, Stretch Monster, and the Great Garloo.

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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 gone amok, they uncover the strange and shocking moments that defined atomic age monster movies.

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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 eras from the Showa period's colorful monster battles to the more serious themes of the Heisei, Millennium, and Reiwa eras.

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