Behind The Mask with Ryan & Tony

This week we take a break from the CHUNKS of part 0 and finally dig into the BITS of what companionship means to a villain. Next week, another layer of CHUNKS. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Normally we spend a little time at the top of each series talking about our homework from the last series and how it might impact the coming series. This time we did that so well we decided to turn it into its own episode. We got a 3 parter on our hands and this is one of those parts. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

This week we bring you part 2 of our incredible series on Heists. What would Zoron do in a heist? The only way to find out is to listen to this episode. You wouldn't want to not know, so you better listen. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Sometimes you've got a thing you need to get, but someone else has it and doesn't want you to get it. That means it's heisting time, buddy and this episode is sort of like the ultimate guide to planning the perfect heist. Hear it here. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

In part 2 of Power Source, we look into the magic system of the world we've created and how Zedd will interact with these power sources. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

We have talked about what makes a villain, but this time we talk about what gives them power. I mean, what's a villain without power. Might as well just be a hero at that point. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

For part 2 we are going to try and get to the bottom of what motivates our villain to leave the sanitation business behind for a life of professional villainy. It's sure to be an incredible time. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

What drives a person to a life of villainy? We all know villainin' ain't easy so what motivates all these folks to get involved? Let's find out. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Every villain wants another chance to do more villainy, and you can't do that if everyone is always watching your every move. That is why secret identities are KEY to a successful villain lifestyle. In this episode, we talk about it. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

80 - Secret Identity Part 1 by Behind The Mask with Ryan & Tony

What happens when the world's top 2 villainy experts try to build a hero? Well, the only way you'll ever find that out is to listen to this episode in which the world's top 2 villainy experts try to build a hero. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

A compelling villain is only as good as the nemesis that gets in their way. A boring do-nothing hero is not good for your image. Don't believe me? Well, that's foolish. Listen to this great episode and find out 'how come'. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Not all villain's stories start at the beginning, but that's where we are starting season 2. In part 1 we dove into what makes a great origin story, and now we try and put it to practice. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Not all villain's stories start at the beginning, but that's where we are starting season 2. What makes a good origin story? Listen to this great ep and find out. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

There will be some changes coming to your favorite podcast soon, but only the good kind that lead to growth and wisdom, so be sure to stay tuned as we get one step closer to discovering what makes the ultimate baddie. Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter & Instagram facebook.com/behindthepod/

Satan has been turned into a symbol of ultimate evil in western culture, but how does he really compare to the other villains we've covered? Now that we have more than 5 episodes of villains to compare him to, we find ourselves asking this question again, so we've revisited the topic. Villain Discussed: Hellboy (Hellboy) Sean Sellers First of the Fallen (Constantine) Ottis Toole Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Some folks claim King Shark is the son of a “god” but there are some questions to be asked. So that’s what happens in this episode. Will there be answers? Not likely, but hey, check it out anyway. Why doesn’t he have magic powers?!? Villain Discussed: King Shark (DC Comics) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

What is more sad than seeing great villainous potential go to waste? Not a lot of things, but that’s what we have this time. Dr. CH@Os could have changed the face of villainy forever, but then he didn’t. Villain Discussed: Joseph Konopka (Dr. CH@Os) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

When it comes to pure villainy potential, the undead seem to be where it’s at. Legends of vampires have endured the test of time and still strike fear and wonder into the hearts of mortals. Some of the greatest villains in Behind The Mask history are vampires, and today, we talk about the ones that are left. Villain Discussed: Bloody Mary (DC Comics) Fritz Haarmann (The Vampire of Hanover) Deacon Frost (Blade) Roderick “Vesago” Ferrell Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

We joke a lot about Batman being the biggest villain in Gotham, but this time, we are talking about a villain who is everything Batman wishes he could be. I mean, Man-Bat has actual wings for crying out loud. Kinda makes a silly little cape look kind of lame, huh? Villain Discussed: Man-Bat (Batman) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Ever stop and think “What have I done with my life?” Before the age of 21 Frank Abagnale conned his way into careers in medicine, law, aviation, and made millions of dollars doing crimes all over the world. But don’t let that get you down. He also turned into a good guy in the end, and what kind of great villain does a thing like that? Villain Discussed: Frank Abagnale Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

If what you want from your career in villainy is just to ruin as many lives as possible, with the least amount of effort, maybe cults are the thing for you. Sure, henchfolk can be unreliable, but the threat of death and spiritual damnation are powerful motivators. Check out this great episode, and consider eating a cult today. Villain Discussed: The Order (Silent Hill) Children of God The Sith (Star Wars) Heaven’s Gate Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

There’s no fixing true evil, even if you give Gotham’s most bloodthirsty baddie a brain full of Joker poison. It’s like Batman doesn’t know about double negatives and jumped straight to Super Negatives, which is a good way to describe our Big Bad this episode, The Batman Who Laughs. Heh. Villain Discussed: The Batman Who Laughs (Batman) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

This time ‘round we are talking about one of the most legendary outlaws of the wicki-wild Wild West. Villain Discussed: Henry McCarty (Billy The Kid) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

If the 60’s & 70’s were the golden age of serial killers, then the 80’s was the decade that took it over the top and killed it. So we talk about that decade now. Villain Discussed: Lonnie Franklin Jr. (The Grim Sleeper) Anarky (Batman) Richard Ramirez (The Night Stalker) Anti-Monitor (Crisis on Infinite Earths) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

We are back after a short holiday break with another spotlight. This time we discuss Black Mask. Villain Discussed: Black Mask (Batman) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

This time we set out to prove that not all vampires are created equal. The Vampire of Sacramento, Richard Chase, may be our first ever example of a not great vampire. Villain Discussed: Richard Chase (Vampire of Sacramento) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

It’s been called “The Murder Capital of the World” by folks who have never been there. This time around we take a peek into the history of villainy in the city of windbags, Chicago. Villain Discussed: H. H. Holmes Candyman (Candyman) Richard Speck Harry & Marv (Home Alone) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod

We have spent years in pursuit of “the ultimate villain”, and this time we discuss a villain who unleashed a plot so sinister and destructive that it saved the world from certain destruction. Villain Discussed: Ozymandius (Adrian Veidt) (Watchmen) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Nobody has tried as hard and achieved as little as ol’ Charlie Manson did at being a villain. Somehow this weird little pseudo-guru has captivated the attention of people for decades, so we’re giving him a spotlight. Here it is. Villain Discussed: Charles Manson Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

We go way back to have a second look at one of the oldest and most abhorrent crimes in human history, but we make it fun. Come have fun with us and some murder talk. Villain Discussed: Robert Hanson (The Butcher Baker) Calendar Man / The Holiday Killer (DC Comics) David Berkowitz (The Son of Sam) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

A lot of folks only remember Vandal Savage from those old Slim Jim commercials, but it turns out the dude has done so much more. Come on and learn about it. Villain Discussed: Vandal Savage (DC Comics) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Our villainy experts have noticed a trend among our strongest villains, and in this episode we put their theories to the test. Will Vlad’s tangential ties to the world of vampirism give him the edge over the competition? Villain Discussed: Vlad Dracula Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Does your evil lair get cluttered with the evidence of your various evildoings? What do you do with all the bodies? Can you sell the victim's car? We’ve got all these answers and more right here. Listen. Villains Discussed: Robert “Willy” Pickton Dexter Morgan (Dexter) Charles Ng & Leonard Lake Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Hannibal) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

He may have twice the limbs he ought to have, but how does Doc Ock stack up against the rest of the villains we have discussed? Villains Discussed: Doctor Octopus (Spider-Man) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Is that an antique pistol in your pocket or are you just way stoked for this new episode? Bust out your best box of wine because we’re getting extra fancy and talking about one of the world’s most successful art thieves, Stéphane Breitwieser. Villains Discussed: Stéphane Breitwieser Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

This one is a real humdinger of an episode. We take a look at another decade wrought with death and misfortune, the 1940’s, and we love it. Villains Discussed: Captain Esteban Pasquale (Zoro) William Heirens (The Lipstick Killer) Stromboli (Pinocchio) Martha Beck & Raymond Fernandez (The Lonely Hearts Killers) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Get comfortable inside of your sweet human skin while we talk about the malevolently malleable monster, cleverly called, Clayface. Villains Discussed: Clayface Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

We are back on schedule with another new True Crime Villain Spotlight. This time we talk about Snorky himself, Alphonse “Scarface” Capone. Villains Discussed: Al Capone Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Your intrepid hosts relive their youth by taking a look back at an old episode and doing it again, but better. It’s a whole episode about Antiheroes, and what they mean to the world of villainy. Villains Discussed: Red Hood/Jason Todd (Batman) Reverend Raymond Broshears Spawn (Spawn) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

We take a look behind the loincloth of the big buff wizard to see what stops such a large nasty monster from finally conquering Earth Realm. Villains Discussed: Shao Kahn Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Grab your hogs and take a ride with The Bad Boys of Villainy down to Texas to take a look of the short but remarkable career of Karla Faye Tucker. Villains Discussed: Karla Faye Tucker Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

After two episodes of Blackbeard, we figured it was time to have a look at some of the salty sailors that’d give old Edward Teach a run for his doubloons. Villains Discussed: Bartholomew Roberts One-Eyed Willy (The Goonies) Ching Shih Hector Barbossa (The Pirates of the Caribbean) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

I hope you’re still holding your booty because we are back again to talk about all the times Blackbeard didn’t actually exist. What we learn will shock you. Villains Discussed: Blackbeard (Pan / Hook / Pirates of the Caribbean / Blackbeard’s Ghost) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Hold onto your booty because this time we are putting the spotlight on one of the most famous pirates to actually exist. Villains Discussed: Edward Teach (Blackbeard) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Whether it’s a smash and grab or a snap and dance, heists are an important way for a villain to make a quick buck. That’s why we’re spending a whole episode talking about them. Villains Discussed: Thomas Blood Fergus Colm (The Town) The Pink Panthers Saito (Inception) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

We have matured so much over the years, and as older, wiser podcasters, we’ve decided to revisit some of our earliest episodes. This time we revisit the classic topic of Henchfolk. Villains Discussed: The Mafia Tweedledum & Tweedledee (Batman) Aum Shinrikyo Henchman 21 (The Venture Bros.) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

We know it’s only episode 44, but we couldn’t wait to get you this very good new Villain Spotlight. Sink your ear-teeth into this juicy episode. Villains Discussed: Morbius (Spider-Man) Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

It may not be their proudest moments, but a little time behind bars is a rite of passage for many great villains. This time we have a look at some of the roughest and toughest academies of hard knocks in the world. Prisons Discussed: Arkham Asylum (Batman) Broadmoor Hospital The Phantom Zone (Superman) San Quentin State Prison Huge thanks to Ketsa for the use of our theme song, Masked, off the album Subconscious Communications. ketsamusic.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

If you don’t follow us on Instagram @BehindthePod then you may have missed all the buzz about The First Annual Baddie Awards, and that’s kind of on you for not following us on Instagram @BehindthePod. If you do, then you know, and the wait is over. Enjoy. Huge thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our opening music,Running Fanfare, off the album Classical Sampler. incompetech.com/ Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/

Star Wars has given us some of the most iconic villains of our life time, and this time, they gave us some of those again. We tracked down a local artist who has seen over 600 stars, and invited him into our bed to talk about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Check out Joel Maxime @cravechicago on Instagram. Huge thanks to Glass Boy for the use of our theme song BED, off the album DSM. https://glassboy.bandcamp.com Tell us how your thoughts go. @BehindthePod on Twitter, Instagram, and Deviant Art facebook.com/behindthepod/