There's a packed retro news feature this episode plus Karl reviews the Universal Studios monster classic The Wolfman (1941) and the Dracula sequel Son of Dracula (1943). The Universal Monster movies are the foundational films in the horror movie genre and many of them are far better than you might suspect. The Wolfman is an odd movie with some strange plot choices so it's fun to review. The Universal sequels mostly lacked the impact and quality of the originals and thus is the story of Son of Dracula which, in a weird kind of way, makes it fun to review also.

While it's technically the second of the "UBW Halloween 2020" trilogy, it's the first NEW show due to last episode's updated rerun. So what's in store here? Joseph and Mike talk about their picks for the Mt. Retromore of Horror icons (find out who joins Ric Flair as the second person to make both of their lists), and then it's time for a debate, of sorts. Mike is a fan of slasher movies while Joseph prefers those of the supernatural type, so they go up against one another in an effort to illustrate why their favorite is better and if there's any common ground to be found between the two. Who wins? We won't say, but really - let's face it - you listeners are the REAL winners! Can we get a "heck, yeah!"? Anyone?

It's Halloween month here at When It Was Cool and we celebrate all month long as most of our shows are themed around the dark and mysterious and there is probably no more influential author of the dark and macabre than Edgar Allan Poe. We look at his dark life filled with the deaths of everyone close to him, alcohol problems, and a rival that so hated him that he assassinated his character and stole his works even after his death. If you're interested in horror, horror novels, Stephen King, R.L. Stein, or any dark works of literature and film then this show is for you!

Due to circumstances beyond their control, Mike and Joseph were unable to record a new episode for this week. But that doesn't mean you're not getting a show! Step into the W.A.B.A.C. machine as we head off to the first Halloween-themed show that the fellas did back in 2017. If it's your first time listening to it, or you've already heard it, we think you're going to like it as they talk costumes, trick or treating, and what some of their favorite candy was back in the day. And we promise - episode #90 in two weeks is going to be all-new and all-awesome!

A big show this week as we give you two of our recent Patreon specials for free. First, from our Music Monday series is a look at the special relationship between George Jones and Johnny Paycheck and the value of outlaw country music. Then, in honor of the death this week of Joe Laurinaitis - AKA: Road Warrior Animal, we give you a biography special of The Road Warriors by wrestling historian Karl Stern from Wrestling Observer website.