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This episode features Ed going crazy in the middle and our special guest, filmmaker Henry McCommas (Wolfman's Got Nards, The Camp Host) talking him off the ledge. Besides that bit of scintillating radio we have an awesome (if male filmmaker centric) conversation about the “The Greatest Low Budget Movies” of our lifetimes. We'll do another acknowledging the works of the gals and non binary pals but this one is a fairly two-fisted appreciation of what certain filmmakers, mostly from the 80's and 90's, did to start a shoestring budget revolution that ripples till this day. Check out Henry's movie “The Camp Host” on Tubi right now and follow him on social media @Hdilla Follow us! Here's everybody's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdGoatPodcast (Our Twitter account) https://twitter.com/EdGreerDestroys https://twitter.com/dorkyswallow Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast app, it really helps! Subscribe and like our videos on YouTube and Please share our stuff. Support our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheGreatestPod to get exclusive pods on subjects we can't tackle here and also physical art prints. Watch REBOOT IT, our YouTube Show where we update your favorite franchises alongside Fandom Producer Billy Business here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/REBOOTITSHOW https://www.youtube.com/@ronswallow Buy Ron's album here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=on+the+wing+of+a+dragon+ron+swallow&i=digital-music&crid=19V9JSITSY4QX&fbclid=IwAR1pNRvTsJXRfyPj0hu4MFINx6bUXy9KTdy7_3_UJZNB9Zr8j7fe8FUIiVA&sprefix=%2Cdigital-music%2C187&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_1_0_recent https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-the-wings-of-a-dragon/1687418796
… it would be pretty freakin’ cool. Andrew and Sapphire dive deep into cult classic The Monster Squad and its documentary Wolfman’s Got Nards with cast members Andre Gower, Ryan Lambert, and producer Henry McComas and reflect on the film’s impact on fans and themselves. Writer Aaron Pruner also joins ALTER Weekly to talk about how the real world horrors of being a father has affected his perception of the genre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Co-Producer and co-writer, Henry Darrow McComas (The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story, Secrets of the Garden, Kings of Conversation) talked to me about the new documentary based on The Monster Squad entitled Wolfman’s Got Nards. McComas, who officially put a one degree of separation between The Backstreet Boys *NSYNC and The Monster Squad discussed with us how one night when he was going through his older brother's VHS collection as a child came across a cassette with a singular white tape on it that read, The Monster Squad, popped in the movie and fell in love with the now cult film. It was on a chance meeting that McComas ran into Andre Gower who played Sean in the now legendary film that the two became friends and began discussing production on a potential documentary that lead to the love letter to fans in Wolfman’s Got Nards. McComas followed around Gower, Ryan Lambert (Rudy) and Ashley Banks (Phoebe) on a 17 theater in 17 days tour showing the '80s flick to packed Alamo Draft House across the country, while avoiding a hurricane that follow them through Southeastern Texas. Through the love of the fans, the resurgence of the film and the desire to keep it alive, McComas and co-writer, co-producer and was the cinematographer of Wolfman’s Got Nards. The fanfare it so rightly deserves and why the Warner Bros. movie that couldn’t in theaters, did so well on HBO and the home video market that was never forgotten by 80s kids like myself who drove their teachers crazing by constantly quoting the iconic scene of Wolfman’s Got Nards. The Wolfman’s Got Nards is available on VOD clicking here and DVD as well. Follow Wolfman’s Got Nards on Twitter @thesquaddoc and Instagram @thesquaddoc. Follow Henry Darrow McComas on Twitter @hdilla and on Instagram @hdilla. Visit www.thesquaddoc.com for more information about the documentary and remember, you’re in the g-ddamn club.
Justin and Daniel are joined by special guests Andre Gower and Henry McComas to discuss the release of Wolfman’s Got Nards, cult films, and horror.Be sure to visit MonstersMadnessandMagic.com to stay up to date on all horror, history, metal and mystery. The digital doors of the Sanctuary of the Strange are open to thee.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram.PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/MonstersMadnessMagic By subscribing, you will be granted access to the following along with directly supporting the website:Patron-only Discord serverEarly access to podcast episodesThe ability to submit questions for future interviewsAny and all episodes will remain ad-freeAt least 1 bonus episode a monthDiscount on all future merchandiseWhere does your money go?Any and all support is deeply appreciated and will go directly into supporting the site in the following ways:Server costs and hosting feesEquipment maintenance and upgradesAdvertising costsGraphic design/Video editingContent developmentContributor compensationOverall growth in production (merch, travel expenses for con coverage, etc)Your support will help us continue creating!
Gary Scott reviews Mid90s (2:10), Interview with Andre Gower and Henry McComas (5:22), Wolfman’s Got Nards (32:35), The Monster Squad (34:37), The Report (37:06), Miles in The Life: The Story of a BMF Drug Trafficker (39:00), The Rise and Fall of Coo Coo Cal (42:10), One Child Nation (43:57), McMillions (46:49) and it ends with the Message Of The Week (53:50).
We interrupt our regularly scheduled #OperationUniversalHorror (don't worry, it'll be back in a sequel) because Bill & Claire caught a touch of the zombie virus! No worries though, this is a strictly audio medium. While we can't record this week, we thought we'd give you a chance to listen to Claire's debut on the In The Mouth of Dorkness ChatCast! On this extra spooky special episode of the ITMODChatCast, we're bringing you an incredibly nifty chat from the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia. We caught André Gower and Henry Darrow McComas towards the tail end of their epic #DocTillYouDrop tour in which they traveled the country screening their documentary "Wolfman's Got Nards." We here at ITMOD became instant fans of the film after we caught its premiere at the Chatanooga Film Festival back in 2018, and we're thrilled to witness new audiences discover its uproarious celebration of fandom. Not just a making-of doc about "The Monster Squad," André and Henry's film partakes in a much larger conversation surrounding artistic passion and the fervor it stirs in the human soul. Follow Andre Gower and Henry McComas on Twitter at @andregower and @hdilla. You can follow the film @thesquaddoc. Go support this movie when it drops! Follow the podcast @BaCEAPodcast on Twitter. Don’t forget to leave a review or comment. And as always, thank you for listening. Let us know, what did your kids think of this one? Bill & Claire's Excellent Adventures is an In The Mouth of Dorkness production. Follow them @ITMODcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
We interrupt our regularly scheduled #OperationUniversalHorror (don't worry, it'll be back in a sequel) programming to bring you this special episode. This week we're talking Wolfman's Got Nards. André Gower (Sean in The Monster Squad) and Henry Darrow McComas made a beautiful documentary about the life of The Monster Squad after its lackluster theatrical release. If you've ever loved a movie or been inspired by someone else's art, there's something for you in this love-letter to the fans of everybody's favorite monster mash. Don't worry, all you Goonies out there'll love it, too! We discuss Claire's recent rise to mega-podcaster as she debuted on the In The Mouth of Dorkness ChatCast for an interview with André and Henry. Yeah, she's on a first-name basis now, no big deal. We also talk about what it's like to be the oldest child and how words can hurt, especially the F-word so common in 80s movies. Follow Andre Gower and Henry McComas on Twitter at @andregower and @hdilla. You can follow the film @thesquaddoc. Go support this movie when it drops! Follow the podcast @BaCEAPodcast on Twitter. Don’t forget to leave a review or comment. And as always, thank you for listening. Let us know, what did your kids think of this one? Bill & Claire's Excellent Adventures is an In The Mouth of Dorkness production. Follow them @ITMODcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Episode Notes 'The Monster Squad' is a definitive 80s Cult Movie. It went almost completely ignored upon its release and only decades later has it amassed the audience it always deserved. And what took so long? With a plot that is basically The Little Rascals versus the classic Universal Monsters, everyone who sees the movie falls in love with it! Well, on this LA Comic Con panel, we've got two of the original Squad members, Andre Gower and Ryan Lambert, talking about their experiences making the original film. In addition, filmmaker Henry McComas joins us to talk about 'Wolfman's Got Nards', the Monster Squad retrospective culture documentary that he and Andre are ready to unleash upon the world!Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes!Follow Jonathan on Twitter and Instagram!Join the Geekscape Forever Facebook Group!Visit Geekscape.net for more Geekscape goodness!Find out more on the Geekscape website.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
For Episode 11: Part Two, Justin and Lindsay interview the creative duo behind the documentary about The Monster Squad, Wolfman’s Got Nards! André Gower, the Squad’s main star and writer/director/producer of the documentary, and writer/producer/cinematographer/editor/jack-of-all-trades, Henry McComas, talk about the ins and outs of making their film possible, the fans, legendary status of the original film that inspired this documentary, as well as their thoughts on contemporary cinema and tropes of today. Definitely a fun dive into all things Monster Squad and continuing to develop the legacy of the film!
It’s not a horror movie. It’s not a kids movie. The Monster Squad (1987) is in a class all by itself. It’s a film you either have loved from a long time or have somehow escaped. And for its hardcore fans, it’s a movie that will never die. ▶️ Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy and Gillman all descend upon an unsuspecting town and it’s up to a group of kids to stop them from wreaking total havoc. Hey, it’s the 1980s, the time when kids totally battled evil, other worldly forces all the time, and Episode 11 susses out what makes this hybrid genre film so special. The careers of writer/director Fred Dekker and writer Shane Black are discussed, as well as the adorably perfect cast who brought this hair-raising journey to life. The practical special effects aren’t anything to sneeze at either, and neither is the rabid fan base which inspired the documentary about the film’s lasting longevity and cult status, Wolfman’s Got Nards. ▶️ Picks of the Week this time out hang tough with two films from the mind of Dekker. First, Justin explores House (1985), a film that combines horror and comedy. The camp and goofball factors may be high on this one, but the special effects and well-known tv actors of the time hold it together. Lindsay’s Pick is Dekker’s next film, Night of the Creeps (1986). For his directorial debut, Dekker combined sci-if, comedy, horror and 1950s nostalgia to piece together this film that never ceases to be entertaining and is still a mega crowd-pleaser today. ▶️ Episode 11’s MurrayMoment is a dive into where Billy developed his love for golf. Hint: It goes deeper than Caddyshack. We go into Billy’s childhood and learn about life lessons taught to him while caddying, and how he’s carried this into adulthood. ▶️ Episode 11 is a Two-Parter for The Monster Squad. Next week, we’ll release Part Two — an interview with the duo behind the documentary, Wolfman’s Got Nards! André Gower, the Squad’s main star and writer/director/producer of the documentary, and writer/producer/cinematographer/editor/jack-of-all-trades, Henry McComas, talk with Justin and Lindsay about the ins and outs of the doc, their journey into making the film possible, the fans and legendary status of The Monster Squad. We couldn’t be more excited to present The Monster Squad, Parts One and Two! If you haven’t seen this film yet, we really hope you seek it out before or after the podcast. If you know this classic close to our hearts, Episode 11 is going to be a real treat for you!
Episode 96!!! Hosts: Craig and Brian (with a little sprinkle of Roy) Craig & Brian are back together and it feels so good. Even if not in a closet this episode. But this is a big one for you folks, and you're going to love every minute of it. The end is finally here and our Summer Blockbuster Movie Draft is complete. Winner is announced and the man makes sure to get his winner's speech in to rub it in all of our faces. All of that is covered along with our box office for this past weekend. Did Jason Statham shark punching win out? We also have an AMAZING interview with the two guys behind the awesome documentary "Wolfman's Got Nards" all about the 1987 classic Monster Squad and the fans who adore it (Craig includied in this bunch). Andre Gower and Henry McComas swing by to discuss so SO much. It's too damn fun. This also leads into our Podcast Recommendation for the week, "Squad Cast" hosting by Andre Gower and his fellow Monster Squad alum Ryan Lambert. We got your news, your DC Discussion, your Marvel Minute, we got your everything. This is not one to be missed. Join the conversation: email: TakeTooPodcast@gmail.com twitter: @TakeTooPodcast web: www.taketoopodcast.com Plus be sure to check us out on instagram and The Book of Faces Edited by Craig Da Machine
Ryan and Andre chat with special guest Henry McComas (producer of WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS! - a Documentary. And he raps.
We transcend nostalgia with Henry McComas and Andre Gower of "Wolfman's Got Nards"!
On this special episode, Adam and Roger interview director Andre Gower (The Monster Squad) and writer / producer Henry McComas about their new documentary Wolfman's Got Nards. If you love The Monster Squad, you'll definitely want to check out this doc as it rolls through the festival and convention circuit this summer.