Podcasts about Making Monsters

The Horror Short Film Director Roundtable is one of the most important things that we did at the Portland Horror Film Festival. It provided an elevated platform for horror short filmmakers. Oftentimes, this is ground zero for original horror ideas. Unless you are a Hollywood nepo-director, short film creation is where you learn your chops. I wanted to give these creatives an opportunity to share their experiences in making movies, both good and bad, so that we can all learn a little more about the craft. Life as a short filmmaker can be an experience in the shadows. Your films are rarely seen outside of film festivals, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. This is where most creative minds hone their crafts. Take a simple concept and do it well. Do you have something scary or funny to tell? Is there an idea that has been lurking in the back of your brain that you have to give life to? A short film will give you the opportunity to learn production, editing, budgeting, and team management. It also places you in a community of people who are open to sharing their work with one another. That’s where the round table fits in. After our discussion, I told the group that, even though I wanted this discussion to be a forum for them to share their wins and losses with each other, I selfishly set up this talk so I could learn more about horror moviemaking. Nine years in on being a small horror press journalist, and I still feel like I am only scratching the surface about what a director has to do. Just how do you do it? These discussions give me more talking points and access to better questions to ask. The Portland Horror Film Festival is one of the best curated horror film festivals in the country. Not only do Gwen and Brian Callahan select some of the best horror short films for their festivals, but they also provide opportunities for short film alumni to showcase their feature films. One of the questions I asked in our roundtable discussion was, “How many of you are looking to be feature film directors?” All of them raised their hands (with the exception of Patrick Hogan, who has already directed a feature film). For these directors, here is some encouraging data. This year alone had FIVE directors who previously presented short films at either PHFF or the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and later had their feature films shown at these festivals. Here are the PHFF Alumni filmmakers who presented a short film and then a feature: Anthony Cousins: Short Films – “The Bloody Ballad of Squirt Reynolds” and “Every Time We Meet for Ice Cream Your Whole Fucking Face Explodes” to Feature Films – Frogman (2023) and Frogman Returns (2026) Jeff Ferrell: Short Film – “Morella” to Feature Film – The Demonatrix (2026) Levi Buchannan: Short Film – “We Said Forever” to Feature Film Sitra Achra (2026) Krsy Fox: Short Film – “What the Spell” to Feature Film – Big Baby (2026) Masaki Nishiyama: Short Film “Smahorror” to Feature Film “The Invisible Half” (2026) Zack Ogle: Short Film “We Got a Monkey’s Paw” to Feature Film – It Needs Eyes (2025) Craig Ouellette: “Str$p” to Feature Film – Straight on Til Morning (2025) Andrew Bowser: Short Film – “Little Willy” to Feature Film – Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Evil (2022) Izzy Lee: “My Monster”, “Dark Signals”, “Rehomed” to Feature Film – House of Ashes (2024) Kenichi Ugana: Short Film – “Visitors” to Feature Film – Love Will Tear Us Apart (2023) Alice Maio Mackay: Short Film – “The Serpent’s Skin” to Feature Film T-Blockers (2023) Matthew John Lawrence: Short Film “Larry Gone Demon” to Feature Film – Uncle Peckerhead (2020) Justin Harding: Short Film “Kookie” to Feature Film – Making Monsters (2019) The PHFF Horror Short Film Director Roundtable Recording: Here is the roundtable discussion. It’s all about the lessons learned. The good, the bad, and the ridiculous. My past experience doing these round tables sometimes put the filmmakers on the spot, and I didn’t want this to be a “stump the directors” exercise. I prepared them with the following questions: Apart from financing, what was the biggest challenge in making your movie? What was the most interesting thing you learned while making this film? How many of you are filmmakers as a second career? What remains a mystery to you as a filmmaker that you think might be answered by one of your peers in this discussion? What piece of advice do you have for your fellow directors? This group really got into the discussion, and had the festival not started up, we could have gone on for quite a while longer. I had a great time, and I believe they did as well. The Horror Short Film Director Roundtable Films: Blindsided Directed by P. Patrick HoganStarring Crystal LoverroPortland Horror Film Festival: Winner of the Devil’s Discord (Best Sound Design) A blind schoolteacher struggles to survive through a nightmarish night when an alien spaceship crashes and unleashes a monstrous predator. This unique horror short film features an all-low-vision cast and places the audience in the POV of a blind protagonist who is only able to hear what happens around her. Director Statements: “Blindsided is a riveting short horror film that takes a unique narrative approach, providing audiences with an immersive glimpse into the harrowing experience of Maria, a blind woman confronting the most terrifying ordeal of her life. The horror remains unseen, both to her and the audience, heightening the suspense and reminding us that sometimes, the most terrifying things are the ones we don’t see coming… This is an innovative short film that ventures into uncharted territory within the horror genre. The narrative unfolds in a tranquil neighborhood, abruptly disrupted by a crashing alien spacecraft and the horrifying monster it unleashes into the night. However, what sets this film apart is the unique perspective from which the story is told – the POV of Maria, a blind schoolteacher living alone. Maria’s desperate struggle to evade the otherworldly predator, guided solely by what she hears, will provide an experience unlike any other horror short. Additionally, to promote diversity and inclusivity, in conjunction with our Disability Authenticity Consultant Vanni Le and Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, all the characters in the film are played by low-vision actors, placing the spotlight on the often-overlooked talent within the low-vision community. We are very proud of Blindsided and look forward to enjoying it in theaters with an audience who doesn’t know what they are about to experience.” Scullion Written and Directed by Trevor GracianoStarring: Whitney Garner as “Samantha”, Cody Parr as “Greg”, and Jim Close as “The Maid” A playful couple test their household chore habits and unknowingly summon a vengeful presence. Director Statements: “We all carry habits inherited from our parents into adulthood. I grew up in a religious household where some of those habits were helpful, but many were not—and they've lingered in ways I don't welcome. Some habits fade with time, while others remain, quietly shaping us in the background. This film explores the struggle to break free from those ingrained patterns, and the imaginative consequences of what happens when they refuse to let go. *It's really just about how to load the communal dishwasher correctly.” Worst Thing You’ve Ever Done Directed by PJ GermainWritten by Autumn Palen and PJ GermainStarring: Brady Gentry, Benjamin Nowak, Bix Krieger, Charlie N. Townsend, Cailyn Rice, Ethan Ahn, Emma Smith Watts, and Erin Rae Kykendall HIGH SCHOOL REALLY SUCKS… and no one knows that better than best friends Aaron and Keith. So when they set out to crash the last graduation party of the summer, emotions fly high, and the culture clash of teenagers finds them playing a simple game that has dire consequences. Director’s Statement: “Before he passed, screenwriter Gil Dennis told me during my time at AFI, “Write what hurts.” That idea has stayed with me; it's the compass I use when choosing the stories I want to tell. When I first read Autumn Palen's original draft of Worst Thing You've Ever Done, it hurt. It transported me back to moments in my own adolescence; memories filled with shame, ridicule, and isolation. But what floored me was its third-act twist. It was something I'd never felt so viscerally in a short script. I knew I had to direct it. What began as a contained character piece evolved into something more personal. I rewrote the script to reflect my own lived experiences, with every character, every event drawn from real moments that left a mark. I wanted to take a character that I felt so intertwined with, and make him someone that the audience would really relate to before reaching the moment where everything changes; the blood-drenched punchline to the twisted joke these high school kids played on each other. I set it during the 90’s, as it was a period of transition for me as an 80’s kid, being on the cusp of the old and new world. I needed the film to be an exploration of adolescent loneliness which dealt with the complexity of the friendships and social hierarchies that often defined who we were at that fragile age. We weren’t quite kids anymore, but we weren’t adults yet either, so how did we approach the consequences of reckless behavior? My team and I knew that casting would make or break the film. To capture that truth, casting was everything. I reviewed over 6,000 submissions, narrowing it down to a callback of who I thought could embody the characters. I needed authenticity, so at that callback, I ditched the script and asked actors, in character, to describe moments like first dates or getting asked to prom. It revealed who leaped from the page and became real. A week before we were to start shooting, my original cinematographer had to back out due to a conflict with the TV series he was currently shooting, and months of planning began to crumble. In the days leading up to whether or not we were going to cancel the project entirely, my long-time collaborator and cinematographer Jeff Billings took on the task. We shot the film over 3 tireless days, and as any director knows, you plan as much as you can; however, the plan eventually goes out the window. So I played a game of pivoting and being malleable myself in order to get what we needed to tell the story. The film is a testament to all the parts working together for a singular goal, and my hope is that when that first music cue drops, the audience is strapped in and ready to ride the roller coaster to that final frame.” https://vimeo.com/1071562836/377ba7d361?fl=pl&fe=cm Cat and Mouse Written and Directed by Brady CatesStarring: Halima Kamara as “Michelle”, Collan Simmons as “Felix, and Ron LaprechtEdited by Luke Oleen Junk, and Hayley Frederick Michelle is caught in a killer’s sadistic and carefully orchestrated game. With danger closing in at every turn, Michelle must outwit and outlast her relentless pursuer. But as the night goes on, unsettling clues reveal that all may not be what it seems. This time, it's the mouse's turn to catch the cat. My Severed Arm Written and Directed by Casey de FremeryStarring: Olivia Rose Prince as “Sidney”, Ryan Romine as “Mason”, and Julia Linger as “Commercial Model”Portland Horror Film Festival: Funny Bone Award for Exceptional Horror Comedy A woman tries to escape a serial killer using DIY videos, but the internet won't stop trying to sell her things first. Director’s Statement: “My Severed Arm is a horror-comedy about a “final girl” who, after fleeing into a cabin in the woods, discovers that her greatest threat isn't the machete-wielding slasher outside—it's the barrage of unskippable ads and paywalls blocking her access to life-saving information. Trapped, bleeding, and desperate to repair the tools around her, she turns to YouTube—but instead of help, she's ambushed by holographic tutorials and polished commercial spokespeople invading the cabin like digital ghosts. The film began with a thought I couldn't shake: what if you had to listen to ads when calling 911? It was a joke at first, but one that felt eerily plausible five minutes into the future. I've learned so many practical things through platforms like YouTube, but over time, that access has been buried beneath monetization schemes, misinformation, and endless self-promotional detours. This story is my response to that frustration—exaggerated into a literal life-or-death scenario. Stylistically, I wanted to evoke the stark, grim energy of Evil Dead or Cabin in the Woods, but undercut it with the absurdity of consumer culture leaking into every moment. That blend of horror and comedy, physical space and digital intrusion, is what drives the tone. At its core, My Severed Arm is about survival—both in the horror-movie and digital sense. It's about what happens when urgency meets algorithm, when access to knowledge is shaped by incentive structures that don't care if you bleed out. The film asks: what good is information if it's hidden behind paywalls, pop-ups, and promo codes? But more than anything, I want the audience to laugh, cringe, and feel that creeping recognition that this isn't the future – it's the now.” Into The Stand Directed by Mackenzie Hamilton and Taylor FuchsWritten by Mackenzie HamiltonStarring: Sarah Rich as “Quinn”, Ariana Raygoza as “Rosa”, and Nick Dietrich Tree planters Quinn and Rosa return to camp for another summer in the wilderness. Rosa is newly sober, and Quinn is quietly anxious about how she'll handle the camp's hard-partying culture. At the welcome-back party, Rosa is tempted to drink, prompting Quinn to intervene. Shaken, Rosa heads into the forest to clear her head, but doesn't come back. When Quinn goes after her, she's met with eerie signs: strange noises, a mangled deer, and an odd light deep in the woods. As the forest closes in, Quinn questions if there is something else out there. Director’s Statement: The woods have always haunted me. Growing up in rural Vancouver Island, I would often cut through forest trails to reach friends’ houses. When it was night, we would meet in the middle of the trail to keep each other safe. Thankfully, we always found each other, but I frequently wondered what if we didn't? What if something else was out there, waiting in the darkness of the woods? Into the Stand is inspired by the many times I scared myself on those trails, letting my imagination run wild. Now that I'm older, my fears are centered around more tangible things, like navigating how to let go of people you love when you can't control what they're going through. This story is deeply informed by themes of sobriety, codependency, and how the urge to help someone can sometimes lead you somewhere dark. Ultimately, Into the Stand is a fun horror made in the community I grew up in with friends who helped bring it to life. My husband and I co-directed this short film, transforming the woods on my parents' farm into a tree-planting camp, and had a blast turning a familiar place into something eerie and cinematic. It's a scary film that is personal and full of heart, and I'm overjoyed to be telling stories in the places that shaped me. –Mackenzie Hamilton and Taylor Fuchs Nurture Written and Directed by Nick SnyderProduced by Sam SnyderStarring: Travis Bilenski as “Ren, and Kailey Rhodes as “Rose”Portland Horror Film Festival: Winner – Goule D’or Best Short On a remote Oregon farm, a couple grieving from a miscarriage finds hope in a mysterious flower. But as it heals her, the flower takes root in him. Nurture is a dialogue-free folk-horror fable about love, grief, and the consequences of taking too much from nature. Director’s Statement: NURTURE marks my return to narrative filmmaking after years of honing my craft in visual effects, motion design, and commercial work. Inspired by the Pacific Northwest and the quiet mythology of its forests, this dialogue-free folk horror short explores grief through the lens of a nature curse. Where grief deepens love and a curse demands sacrifice, NURTURE examines the dangerous hope that something broken can be restored without cost. Other Notable Horror Shorts from the Festival: There were 48 short films shown at the Festival, selected from over 500 submissions. Here are a few notable and favorite films that were also showing at the festival. Famous Directed by Rosita Lama MuvdiWritten by Jordan MonaghanStarring Jordan Monaghan “A young woman desperate for social media fame exploits her father's death to go viral. But the volatile world of internet stardom pushes her to the edge.” Punchy and poignant. Famous taps into the darkest desires of influencers desperate to get likes. Just how far will you go for a few more “likes and subscribes”? Jordan Monaghan chases likes the wrong way in “Famous” (2026) Favela Amarela (Brazil) Written and Directed by Nicolas Lobato and Tiago TuchuStarring Richard Abelha, Giselle Batista, and Sai “A student from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro joins the local drug militia to pay for college and uncovers an NGO linked to powerful politicians that hides dark rituals devoted to the King in Yellow.” I won’t be surprised if this stunning short film also plays at the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival. It is saturated in Brazilian culture, mixed with a heavy application of Cosmic Horror. Favela Amarela (2026) Wall Udder Written and Directed by Alexandra HaydenStarring Kevin Grady, Sawyer Fuller, and Bries Vannon “A dissatisfied woman confronts repressed feelings of malaise after her partner comes home smelling like milk.” Hysterically gag-inducingly funny! There is a double-punchline gag that brought the house down. Part of the Shorts Gone Wild block at PHFF, where the festival screens the zaniest submitted shorts. This did not disappoint. Ewwww! Who wants some milk? “Wall Udder” (2026) Tooth-Hurty! Directed by Jude MadonnaWritten by Katie SmallStarring Katie Small, Jude Madonna, Brook Hogan, and Tommy HardenPortland Horror Film Festival Winner: Abby Normal Award: For the exceptionally weird and disturbing “Lucy is a people-pleasing writer-photographer whose dream of being an artist remains just out of reach. A comment from her boyfriend about her teeth triggers Lucy to make an appointment for a dental checkup for the first time in years with the mysterious yet heavily advertised Big Smiles Dentistry.” Super clever! There should be more horror movies about trips to the dentist. This made my toes curl and had me in stitches, as well. Say Ahhh! Katie Small in “Tooth-Hurty!” (2026) CHÄIR Directed by Chris McInroyWritten by Chris McInroy and Carlos La RottaStarring Carlos LaRotta, Kim Lowery, and Chloe McInroy “Carl just wanted to sit down. The chair had other plans.” I am always a fan of Chris McInroy. He and Carlos do a crazy short film every year. I am in awe of how these guys make deadpan, silly, and super-gory original content. It won’t be long before they release a greatest-hits compilation, and I will be in line to buy it. This spoof on Ikea furniture assembly is a tribute to all of us who have struggled to assemble the Scandinavian furniture at home. Carlos LaRotta contemplates his struggles putting a chair together in “CHÄIR” (2026) The Bones Exist Directed by Kelsey Bollig and Matthew DuVallWritten by Matthew DuVallStarring: Alex Pena as “Manny”, Siya Maleki as “Diego”, Jack Campbell as “Don Rob”, Michael Manzako as “The Boy”, and Alex Bankler as the Utah Raptor.Portland Horror Film Festival Winner: Tompe L’oiel Award for Best Special Effects In the unforgiving wilderness of 1850s Alta California, a dwindling group of gold prospectors encounters a feral boy who forces the men to confront the horrors lurking in the woods and the sins of their past. This combines two of my favorite genres: Dinosaurs and Westerns. Perhaps not done since The Valley of Gwanji, The Bones Exists shows plenty of raptors hunting cowboys and does so convincingly. Bonus points for showing the most current understanding of raptors as feathered dinos. Munch Munch! “The Bones Exist” (2026) Flush (France) Written and Directed by Raphaël TreinerStarring Eléonore Gurrey as “Marianne” and Christophe Ntakabenura as “Ben” Abominable plumbing and violent deaths. MARIANNE, extremely pregnant, and BEN, a plumber and one-night stand, team up to survive an epic night and face the monsters of a building beset by an unknown evil. I am a sucker for the Trapped in a Bathroom trope, even going so far as to host a Crypticon horror panel on the topic. This film goes to the top (plumbing) shelf. This is Cosmic horror that brings all the icky, goopy, nasty elements you might expect from this theme is on full display. To think that an effective little romance element managed to sneak into the plot, and you have something unusually effective. I love it when the French go weird. Eléonore Gurrey and Christophe Ntakabenura are unlikely allies in “Flush” (2026)

On this monstrous episode of Earthling Entertainment, we sit down with special effects makeup artist, puppeteer, and filmmaker Todd Tucker! (00:48:52:00 - 01:44:17:00) His incredible creature and makeup effects work has been seen in iconic films like Watchmen, Monkeybone, Van Helsing, Hook, and Blade.We're also diving into the terrifying legend of the Arkansas Gowrow on this week's Spooky Stuff, discussing the mysterious alien race known as the Arcturians on Disclosure Discussion, and exploring a disturbing new use of AI that makes stalking your ex seem tame by comparison. All this and a whole lot more on this week's episode of the Earthling Entertainment podcast!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/earthling-entertainment/donations

After spending the past decade behind the camera with David Icke, Richard Willett is branching off into a hybrid of the True Crime genre mixed with the main players from the conspiracy world. Politicians have always been some of the biggest criminals and mass murderers, but their crimes often go unreported, until now.Richard Willett's new show, Making Monsters, seeks to truly understand how these prolific killers came to be by taking a deeper look into the esoteric reasons why they do the horrible things that they do. Criminologists fail to account for the occult ties to many homicides and thus miss the real culprits. Almost as if it were by design.—Guest LinksRichard WillettYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richardwillettconspiracy—Video ChannelsWatch the video version of Macroaggressions:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroaggressionsPodcastBrighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/macroaggressions/—MACRO & Charlie Robinson LinksHypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwmsThe Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMmWebsite: www.Macroaggressions.ioMerch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast—Activist Post FamilySign up for the Activist Post Newsletter: https://activistpost.kit.com/emailsActivist Post: www.ActivistPost.comNatural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com —Support Our SponsorsGround Luxe Grounding Mats: https://GroundLuxe.com/MACROReplace Your Mortgage: www.WipeOutYourMortgageNow.comC60 Power: https://go.ShopC60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACROChemical Free Body: https://ChemicalFreeBody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACROWise Wolf Gold & Silver: https://Macroaggressions.Gold/ | (800) 426-1836LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.comEMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACROChristian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macroAbove Phone: https://AbovePhone.com/macro/Van Man: https://VanMan.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACROThe Dollar Vigilante: https://DollarVigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACROAugason Farms: https://AugasonFarms.com/MACRO—

Our dear friend, the film critic, blogger, broadcaster, quizmaster and collector of colourful plastic things, Marshall Julius, joins us for our chat about 1956's "Forbidden Planet" and we had damned fine time!We sipped Bourbon and Scotch, so there were no cocktails this time around.Note - Marshall is the co-author (with veteran special makeup effects king Howard Berger) of the book "Making Monsters", the follow-up to their fantastic "Masters of Make-up Effects", both of which you can find here:https://www.makingmonsters.org/makingmonsters/shop/homeYou can find Marshall on social media EVERYWHERE by clicking:Marshall Julius on LInktreeVisit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Chat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/monstersndrinks.bsky.socialOur Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/monstersndrinksOur Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.com/wordpress/author/kevin/

After 8 long years, I was finally able to get SPFX artist Jordan Patton in the studio to talk with me about making monsters at Deadneck Studios.

We sit down with Michael, aka Draculazor, to trace a path from childhood weird-toy obsession to becoming a mainstay in the sofubi world. He talks hand-me-down Transformers and Marvel, buying his first Japanese soft vinyl in 2005, and the brutal college house-party flood that forced him to sell almost his entire collection. From printmaking school to touring the world as the drummer for Wild Nothing, Michael breaks down how freelance illustration and drawing toys he couldn't afford eventually became making toys for real. We dig into Japan's slow timelines vs faster factories, Five Points, Creature Bazaar/Summer Slime, and his new love for weird minis, finger puppets and an upsized bootleg “foot” toy. Pure Draculazor.On Instagram: @draculazerThis Episode is Sponsored by: Empire Blisters – Your go-to source for blister packaging! With 19+ styles and bundle deals, they've got everything you need to make your toys shine. Use code TOYSONTAP10 at checkout for 10% off. Patreon members get 20% off another reason to join!Support the Show on Patreon Unlock exclusive episodes, early access, and behind-the-scenes content: patreon.com/toysontapThanks to Our SupportersRate & Review the Show! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen it's the best way to help Toys on Tap grow!

Some previous grant research revealed the importance of accounting for dehumanization in interreligious conflict, and this was confirmed by the work of the late neuroscientist Emile Bruneau who encouraged those working in peacemaking to account for elements like this. My work in monster theory also played a part in my understanding, and therefore I was pleased to find David Livingstone Smith account for this in his book Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization (Harvard University Press, 2021).  In this podcast, Smith and I dive down into a specific element of dehumanization which he has called "demonizing dehumanization." David Livingstone Smith: https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/  Making Monsters: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674545564  My prior podcast with Smith on dehumanization and Making Monsters: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-aszpp-10f8c92  You can listen to Multifaith Matters on your favorite podcast platform, including Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Learn more about our work at https://www.multifaithmatters.org. Support this work: One-time donation: https://multifaithmatters.org/donate Become my patron: https://patron.podbean.com/johnwmorehead

In del Toro's reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic tale, we are (re)introduced to Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist who believes that he has the power to create life through his experiments. However, his quest soon turns to an all-consuming obsession. After his work finally offers results, his relationship with his 'monster'' reveals the darkest pieces of his soul, leading to a journey that threatens to undo his entire world (and that of his creation as well). This week, Nick Van Dinther ( @bitesizebreakdown ) &  Dio Neto return to talk about the making of monsters and the dark corners of humanity.

Analyzing the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears Matchup—In the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, hosted by Tyler Forness, the discussion centers around how the Minnesota Vikings can secure a win against the Chicago Bears. The episode features special guest Taylor Doll, host of the Making Monsters podcast, who provides in-depth insights into the Bears' team dynamics and key players like Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson. The conversation covers various aspects such as the recent changes in both teams, the Vikings' player injuries, challenges in player development, and the Bears' defensive weaknesses. Additionally, Doll shares her thoughts on the performance of the Bears' offensive line and the evolving strategy of their running game. The episode aims to provide comprehensive coverage for fans ahead of the upcoming game. 00:00 Introduction and Show Opening 01:45 Minnesota Vikings Team Analysis 03:13 Player Development Concerns 05:42 Coaching Staff and Strategy 13:35 Interview with Taylor Doll 14:15 Chicago Bears Team Insights 14:37 Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson Partnership 17:09 Offensive Line and Running Game 21:18 Wide Receiver Room Dynamics 28:00 Defensive Strategies and Brian Flores 29:24 Analyzing Brian Flores' Defense Against the Bears 30:09 Caleb Williams' Performance Under Pressure 33:28 Vikings' Secondary and Defensive Strategy 37:17 Bears' Offensive and Defensive Challenges 41:14 JJ McCarthy's Potential and Criticism 45:06 Ben Johnson's Motivation Against the Vikings 48:08 Closing Thoughts and College Football Talk ____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/W3u8_ZKxNDE FAN WITH US!!! Guest Taylor Doll @TayDoll1010xl from 'Making Monsters' on @2ndcitygridiron joins Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and the network's NFL feed over at Pro Football Insiders @Pro_FB_Insiders. Your ultimate source for NFL insights, breaking news, and expert analysis. From draft prospects to game-day strategies, we've got the inside scoop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Noory and author Rachel Corbett trace the origins of history's most infamous serial killers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by legendary VFX artist, Howard Berger (of KNB Effects), and entertainment journalist, Marshall Julius to talk about their new book, Making Monsters! Then, we get specific and dig into Joe Dante's 1981 werewolf flick, The Howling.​​*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Featured Guest:Marshall Julius is a writer, broadcaster, quizmaster and professional Geek who wrote the Vintage Geek ultimate quiz book for geeks!Howard Berger is a special make-up effects creator & co-founder of KNB EFX. He has worked on over 400 film and television projects. He won an Academy Award for best makeup for his work on the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and an Emmy for his work on The Walking Dead.Marshall and Howard's new collaborative book, MAKING MONSTERS: INSIDE STORIES FROM THE CREATORS OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST ICONIC CREATURES, is available now!References:Day of the Jackal (New series on Peacock)Dredge (Video game for Nintendo Switch)Peacemaker season 2 (HBO)The FlyCriterion Channel

It's that time again! It's October. The sun goes down in the afternoon now. Night has a chill. And at CVS and Walgreens, they are already putting up the Christmas decorations. That's right, it's Halloween. But none of that for us! We are firmly planted in autumn. As Ray Bradbury once wrote, “Something, something, something, autumn something.” By Ray Bradbury. We have enough show here to stuff your pillowcase, so grab a bag of candy and settle back. Howard Berger and Marshall Julius are here to discuss their new book, Making Monsters, inside stories from the creators of Hollywood's most iconic creatures. This is a terrific book, basically it's a high school yearbook for professional monster kids. Rick Baker, Tom Savini, Michael Giacchino, Larry Karaszewski, Ve Neill, Richard Edlund, Derek Mears, Bill Corso, David Dastmalchian, Mick Garris, Mike Mendez. The list goes on and on and on. Monster kids who grew up but never put it away, and followed their passions right into show business. Packed with photos and interviews, it's really a terrific piece. Making Monsters, by Howard Berger. The Academy Award winning make up artist, he is the B in KNB FX and Marshall Julius, author and film critic and - get this – he's British. He's from the United States of Britain. Daren Docterman is also here. Daren is an illustrator and set designer, he's worked on The Abyss, Monster House, Master and Commander, he was the VFX supervisor on the director's cut of Star Trek - The Motion Picture. He, along with Mark Altman and Ashley Miller, make up The Inglourious Trexperts. Check out that podcast. And, like Howard Berger and Marshall Julius. He's a pal. We've had meals. Quite a few. Daren Dochterman. True Tales From Weirdsville takes a deep dive into American International Pictures and it's genre output in the '50s and '60s. It gave us Roger Corman, It Conquered The World, Invasion Of The Saucer Men, The Amazing Colossal Man, I Was a Teenage Werewolf. And then it segued into the '60s with the Vincent Price / Edgar Allen Poe films like The House Of Usher, The Pit and The Pendulum, and so and and so forth. And then, as a Halloween bonus, we're going to go back into the archives and present you the True Tales we did on Orson Welles' War Of The Worlds broadcast. It's all here. It's all for you. And now, I can hear the kids at the door, and so it is on to our filthy business.

No matter what kind of horror fan you are, there's a good chance that you love the monsters. Whether it's from the Universal Classics, Hammer's colorful reinterpretations, the amazing creatures from Ray Harryhausen, to the no-classic aliens in Star Wars, monsters are a backbone of cinema, and arguably, are the backbone of horror. It's one of the things that we horror fans rally around, and love to discuss: from our favorites, to how some are designed, how they move, and everything in between. Oscar winning special makeup effects artist Howard Berger and author Marshall Julius have a new book out entitled Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood's Most Iconic Creatures, so we asked them to be on our show to talk all about monsters, and those special memories that we all have from the films we love. Films mentioned in this episode: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), The Abyss (1989), An American Werewolf in London (1981), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), The Fly (1986), Frankenstein (1931), The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973), Gremlins (1984), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), Indian Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), Jurassic Park (1993), King Kong (1933), King Kong (1976), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Nosferatu (1922), Phantom of the Opera (1925), Planet of the Apes (1968), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Say Anything (1989), Star Wars (1977), The Thing (1982), The Valley of the Gwangi (1969)

Buy the book here: Explore behind the scenes of the greatest monster movies ever made! What makes a great movie monster? Academy Award-winning make-up effects artist Howard Berger and acclaimed journalist Marshall Julius have spoken to dozens of film industry legends to find out. A celebration of monsters, monster movies and monster movie makers, Making Monsters delivers an illuminating, entertaining and accessible oral history of the genre, gathering an enviable array of A-list talent from make-up and digital effects legends (Tom Savini, Phil Tippett) to directors (John Carpenter, Ti West), actors (Simon Pegg, Barbara Crampton), composers (Michael Giacchino) and writers (Russell T Davies). Packed with hundreds of images, from film stills to personal, behind-the-scenes pictures from dozens of interview subjects - many never before published - Making Monsters is a treasure trove of monstrous creations, and the stories behind them, that is sure to make fans jump, scream and howl with delight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Buy the book here: Explore behind the scenes of the greatest monster movies ever made! What makes a great movie monster? Academy Award-winning make-up effects artist Howard Berger and acclaimed journalist Marshall Julius have spoken to dozens of film industry legends to find out. A celebration of monsters, monster movies and monster movie makers, Making Monsters delivers an illuminating, entertaining and accessible oral history of the genre, gathering an enviable array of A-list talent from make-up and digital effects legends (Tom Savini, Phil Tippett) to directors (John Carpenter, Ti West), actors (Simon Pegg, Barbara Crampton), composers (Michael Giacchino) and writers (Russell T Davies). Packed with hundreds of images, from film stills to personal, behind-the-scenes pictures from dozens of interview subjects - many never before published - Making Monsters is a treasure trove of monstrous creations, and the stories behind them, that is sure to make fans jump, scream and howl with delight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Web Comics, TV/Movie Scripts, Making Monsters, and more!Join our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring:Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social Join the Discord!https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Buy Relics of Ruin!Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 Check out B. Dave's Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters Enroll in B. Dave's 14 Day Writer:https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

Send us a textDan Gilbert is a versatile and multi-talented artist based in East Pasadena, CA, whose career spans multiple aspects of the entertainment industry. Known for his work as a special FX makeup artist, actor, puppeteer, stuntman, voice actor, and wood carver, Dan brings a unique blend of creativity, skill, and passion to every project he touches.His impressive list of credits includes major television and film productions such as Hellboy: The Crooked Man, Haunting of the Queen Mary, American Horror Story, Westworld, Miracle Workers, The Resident, The Rookie, The Orville, Euphoria, 9-1-1, and Station 19. Dan's career began in the heart of Southern California's theme park scene, performing in shows like the WaterWorld Stunt Show at Universal Studios Hollywood for 10 years and participating in Six Flags Magic Mountain's renowned Fright Fest event, where he discovered his love for prosthetic makeup.Building on his experience, Dan developed Mouth FX, a specialty makeup product line that has since become an industry standard for mouth prosthetics. His expertise and innovative contributions have earned him recognition in both the entertainment and special effects industries, where he continues to push the boundaries of his craft.___________________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Trish Carden joined Citadel in the 80s and became a legendary sculptor for Citadel Miniatures. Working closely with Aly Morrison, Bob Naismith, and many others Trish soon gained famed as the Monster Girl, able to creature magnificent beasts, dragons, and monsters that were unforgettable.With Aly Morrison, Trish established Marauder Miniatures, a new Games Workshop imprint dedicated to creating models for Warhammer Fantasy. Later in her career Trish would move to the Forge World to craft some of her most impressive monsters yet!Trish Carden interview._____________________________ Check out Trish's latest work: [HarrowHyrst Miniatures]https://footsoreminiatures.co.uk/collections/harrowhyrst_____________________________ Support My Work: DOWNLOAD MY FANTASY BATTLE SCENARIO DEAD KING WENCESLAS:https://jordansorcery.itch.io/dead-king-wenceslasELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK:https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/jordansorceryKO-FI:https://ko-fi.com/jordansorceryDISCORD:https://discord.gg/vtjKzTGevDINSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ BLUESKY:https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social WEBSITE:https://jordansorcery.com/_____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcerySupport the show

John, Ron, and Jason talk about crafting monsters for Starfinder 2nd Edition. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.

PUBLIC VERSON. Filmmaker Justin Harding (CARVED, MAKING MONSTERS) joins Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey.  From honing his craft making short films and episodic television in Toronto for years… to traveling the world via the festival circuit… to why filmmaking for him is a family affair… to the challenges of working with VR technology… to how storyboarding can save the day on set… to working as a 2nd Unit Director on films for previous MOVIE CRYPT guests Eli Roth and Corin Hardy… to turning his award winning short film into his feature CARVED (now available on Hulu)…and how me made his mother's dream posthumously come true, Justin's story is full of inspiration! Also, Adam brings home two new fury family members with “Houdini” and “Raskin!”

Eric Grayson is a FX makeup artist and horror movie mad scientist. He sits down with HT and Koba to discuss his upcoming horror film , his art and more. The boys discuss influences in heavy metal, video games and more . Follow offtopicpodcast34 on IG for more info .

MOTTA MAKING MONSTERS OF THIS JUVENTUS SIDE?! DAY AFTER RB LEIPZIG 2-3 JUVE The gang takes a look at all the latest Juventus news and recaps the big win in Champions League! Subscribe today for much more Juventus Content! #juventus #bremer #football NOW OFFICIAL PARTNER ON PLAYBACK TV TOO!!! Join our room here: playback.tv/ajc-xtra -----------------------------------------SOCIALS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frankenstein's Podcast presents: KAIJUBILEE! - a celebration of cinema's favorite giant monster, Godzilla, Just in time for the King of Monsters' 70th birthday! This episode, Kalid and Joe chat with legendary VFX artist, Howard Berger, about the 1968 monster rumble flick, Destroy All Monsters, directed by Ishirō Honda. ​​*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! *Thank you to Jim Tandberg/Grant Leitbrouck for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork! *Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson! ⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠ Featured Guest: Howard Berger is a special make-up effects creator & co-founder of KNB EFX. He has worked on over 400 film and television projects. He won an Academy Award for best makeup for his work on the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and an Emmy for his work on The Walking Dead. Look for his new book, Making Monsters, co-authored with Marshall Julius and set to release September 2025! References: Masters of Makeup Effects Couples Therapy on Showtime Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi MaXXXine  American Primeval

The Chicago Bears have selected Iowa punter Tory Taylor in the fourth round. Taylor Doll is joined by WCG's Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante, for some immediate thoughts here.

Taylor Doll chats with James Williams, UCLA football reporter for OC Register, LA Daily News & Bleav UCLA on some possible Bruin Bears to Chicago Bears prospects including Laiatu Latu and the Murphy twins.

Taylor Doll chats with Ryan Roberts of TheIrishBreakdown.com and RiseNDraft on left tackle Joe Alt, right tackle Blake Fisher, and Edge Javontae Jean-Baptiste on their place at the next level and time with the Irish.

Taylor Doll chats with Tony Wiggins host of Locked On Jags podcast who also covers Florida State prospects, they discuss defensive end Jared Verse and his place in the draft, wideout Keon Coleman and other potential Seminoles in the 2024 draft.

Taylor Doll chats with Play by Play and Host of Alabama Crimson Tide football on EDGE Dallas Turner and other potential 'Bama players that the Bears could select in the draft.

Taylor Doll chats with CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF), CFB Insider and recruiting analyst covering Texas Longhorn football for @ontexasfootball. They discuss several potential prospects that could make their way to Chicago including Byron Murphy, Xavier Worthy and T'Vondre Sweat. They also chat about Roschon Johnson's expectations for year two plus Vogel's time covering Caleb Williams

Taylor Doll talked with Seth Engle, editor of Penn State's The Daily Collegian, to learn more about potential Nittany Lions the Bears may select in the draft: Offensive tackles Olu Fashanu and EDGE Chop Robinson.

Taylor Doll knocks out several potential receiving weapons on this podcast with a few guests. She starts the show with Roman Thomashoff of Locked on Huskies to chat about Rome Odunze, Ja'Lynn Polk, and Jalen McMillan. She is also joined by Zack Nagy of Fan Nation's LSU Country on Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr., and last on this episode, she talks with Dawg Nation's Mike Griffith on Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey.

Taylor Doll is looking at draft options for the Bears beyond the 9th pick. She talks with Robert Moseley of GoDucks.com about Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson, Troy Franklin, Khyree Jackson, and Brandon Dorlus. She also chats with Roman Tomashoff of Locked On Huskies about Washington's Troy Fautanu and Bralen Trice.

Taylor Doll and Brad Speilberger chat about free agency and where the Bears stand after those signing for this draft and their future. Brad breaks down current contracts and they take a look at the next wave of money the Bears will spend between the draft and second contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll kicks off her Free Agency series with a couple of the bigger signings, Keenan Allen and Gerald Everett, as she chats with Chargers reporter Fernando Ramirez (@RealFRamirez) of The Sporting Tribune (@SportingTrib) on their time with the Chargers. They also talk about LB and special Teamer Amen Ogbongbemiga and what impact he could make here in Chicago. Fernando was also in attendance for Caleb Williams' Pro Day, and they took a look at that and what he saw from Caleb and expects him to do in the NFL.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll and Thor Nystrom, Draft analyst for Fantasy Pros chat about what the Bears will do with picks 1 and 9 and how they address not having a pick in round 2. Plus, they dive into other options at wide receiver if the top 3 are gone by pick 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll chats with Aaron Leming of 247 Sports and Windy City Gridiron on the off-season and a look ahead to free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll talks with former Bears QB Coach John DeFilippo about his time with Justin Fields during his rookie season. In addition, they get into the Bears' plan that offseason for the draft and QB competition, plus the quarterback room and the relationship between Fields, Dalton, and Foles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll chats with Isaiah Hole of Wolverineswire for USA Today to get the scoop on JJ McCarthy, Roman Wilson, Zak Zinter and several other Wolverines. In addition to talking about the switch back to the NFL for Coach Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll continues her “What if the Bears go QB” series as she chats with Preston Guy, who covers LSU football and recruiting for Tigerbait.com. They chat about Jayden Daniels and his massive improvement from year one to two at LSU and his phenomenal Heisman trophy year. In addition, they talk wide receivers as both Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas JR. had massive seasons for the Tigers, leading LSU to hold the top offense in college football. Taylor also gets some information on LSU defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo, who was the sole bright spot on a struggling defense in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll chats with Roman Thomashoff of Huskies Wire and Locked on Huskies about several expected Washington Husky draftees, including Michael Penix Jr., Rome Odunze, Troy Fautanu, Bralen Trice & Ja'Lynn Polk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll continues with her QB series, and this week, she focuses on Caleb Williams, who most say is the number one quarterback in the Draft. She chats with Yogi Roth, an analyst for the Pac 12 Network; Roth called several USC games while Caleb Williams was under center. In addition, she is joined by Lead Draft Analyst for PFF, Trevor Sikkema, on his expectations on what the Bears should do, thoughts on Justin Fields, and evaluation of Caleb Williams. They chat about other QBs in the draft, the wide receiver group, and who could be the best fit for Chicago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll looks at possible quarterbacks the Bears could take in the draft this year if they decide to part ways with Justin Fields. In episode one, she chats with Tar Heels writer and podcaster Adam Lucas and Draft Network analyst Justin Melo on Drake Maye. They discuss Maye's strengths, weaknesses, and leadership ability as he sits atop the QB draft boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll chats with VP of SumerSports Eric Eager (@ericeager_); @SumerSports is a program used by NFL teams to help with analysis in roster management; they have also grown to create analytical tools for media and fans. Eric talks about Justin Fields and what the strengths and weaknesses were this season, the defense and what made them turn around. Plus, they take a look ahead at the off-season moves that could be best for Chicago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll and former Chicago Bear and current ESPN 1000 analyst Jason McKie break down the Bears roster as we head into the final week of the regular season, they look ahead to the biggest needs and potential contract decisions, including with Justin Fields. Taylor and Jason also broke down the Bears vs. Packers matchup this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll chats with Johnny Johnson Jr. former UCLA defensive back and brother of Jaylon Johnson on his journey to the NFL. They talk about being raised around college athletes, competitiveness and what Jaylon did this off season to ramp up his game even more. Johnny also shares his inspiring story of opening up and facing some of his own adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll chats with Coach Bud Foster, Special Assistant to the Athletics Director at Virginia Tech and former DC for the Hokies on Tremaine Edmunds and his time at VT. Coach Foster was with Tremaine from the recruiting process all the way through the draft, he also still has a relationship with Edmunds and shares his thoughts on becoming a Bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll chats with the Director of Sports Performance at Archbishop Murphy High School on Kyler Gordon's start to football and the competition he faced those years before heading to The University of Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll learns more about Cairo Santos' amazing story from foreign exchange student to being an NFL kicker. Santos is coming off the game winning field goal against the Vikings and Special Teams player of the month honors so Taylor chats with his former High School Coach, Will Smith of St Joseph Academy and former Tulane Coach, Chicago Bears wide receiver coach and current USFL head Coach Curtis CJ Johnson. They also talk about former Bears wide receivers Alshon Jeffrey, Eddie Royal and Cam Meredith plus the connection between Justin Fields and DJ Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Doll chats with Lake Wales defensive coordinator Coach Don Grant and former Gator and Chicago Bear Quarterback, now Gator analyst Shane Matthews on Dexter's short but successful journey to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special FX and make-up artist Ana Victoria Esquivel (@avemonsters) takes Matt & Gillian behind the scenes of creating monstrous creatures for TV & film. She discusses the important role her grandma played in her art, the coziness of concentrating, and her work on Hocus Pocus 2 & the Chucky TV series. Ana's Halloween Makeup Tips Learn at the Stan Winston School Use Ben Nye makeup Scary Sounds Autumn Town Leaves by Iron and Wine Grim Grinning Ghosts (The Screaming Song) by Buddy Baker & Xavier Atencio Creepy Candle Review Haunted Mansion by Disney Happy Halloween from All Things Cozy! Support the show by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.