Episodes

  • Jason Ginsburg (Interview)

    Jason Ginsburg (Interview)
    Apr 29 2024
    “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” kick off a brand new feature where they sit down with fellow monster fanatics to discuss their Universal Monsters-inspired creations! Join them as they chat with Jason Ginsburg, the producer and co-writer of the brand new monster-themed rock song, “Children of the Night”! They discuss the entire creative process of bringing Jason’s song to life, as well as his history with the monsters, his experience as a Universal Studios tour guide, and so much more! “Children of the Night” on Apple Music “Children of the Night” on Spotify Lyrics on Genius Jason’s article for DailyDead.com If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
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    45 mins
  • The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)

    The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Apr 25 2024
    It’s time to head back to kingdom of Akkad to witness the birth of a legend! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they discuss young Mathayus in his first straight-to-DVD adventure which takes him deep into the Underworld to retrieve the Sword of Damocles, fight Randy Couture, and become the new Scorpion King. They get into the new cast, the (better) original title, the (mostly) excellent use of low-budget special effects, and why The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior is, ultimately, a goofy good time. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)

    The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
    Mar 29 2024
    “The Invisible Dan’ and “Monster Mike” leave the desert sands of Egypt and head deep into ancient China to wrap up Stephen Sommers’ Mummy trilogy with 2008’s Tomb of the Dragon Emperor! Join them as they discuss the personnel changes among the cast and crew, as well as the addition of some Honk Kong action legends, and why this third installment still manages to be entertaining despite its flaws. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Van Helsing (2004)

    Van Helsing (2004)
    Feb 23 2024
    Long before the Dark Universe, Universal had plans to build a massive franchise around the world’s most famous monster hunter, but unfortunately, it never got past the first installment. Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they discuss Van Helsing as a perfect concept to unite a shared monster universe, and how Stephen Sommers’ over-the-top, more-is-more approach may have ultimately doomed it from the start. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • The Scorpion King (2002)

    The Scorpion King (2002)
    Jan 26 2024
    In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” go WAY BACK to about 3,000 B.C. to witness the rise of the legendary Scorpion King! Join them as they discuss the first Universal Monster spin-off, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s debut as a leading man, the terrific practical effects, the horror roots of director Chuck Russell and co-star Kelly Hu, and why, despite leaving the monsters behind, The Scorpion King still succeeds as a pulpy, throwback, Conan the Barbarian rip-off by playing to everyone’s strengths and not taking itself too seriously. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • The Mummy Returns (2001)

    The Mummy Returns (2001)
    Dec 29 2023
    Nearly a decade after the events of The Mummy, Imhotep is back, Rick and Evy have a kid, and they’re all searching for the secret resting place of the fabled Scorpion King! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they travel back to Egypt, then to London, then back to Egypt to discuss all the twists and turns and Stephen Sommers action crammed into 2001’s The Mummy Returns! If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • The Mummy (1999)

    The Mummy (1999)
    Nov 24 2023
    It’s time for more mummy action as “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” discuss one of the biggest films of 1999! Join them as they dive into the 10+ years of The Mummy‘s development, including the various concepts from some well-known horror icons, plus some alternate casting choices, the genius blend of traditional practical effects with state-of-the-art digital effects, the similarities and differences between this film and its 1932 counterpart, and how The Mummy reinforces the idea that the Universal Monsters can truly be made to suit any genre. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Dracula (1979)

    Dracula (1979)
    Oct 27 2023
    “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” have returned from the grave to talk more Universal Monsters! Join them as they sink their teeth into 1979’s Dracula, starring Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier and Donald Pleasance! They revisit the original play, which served as the basis for this film, much like Tod Browning’s original film, and discuss how the two films compare, plus Frank Langella’s unique approach to the title role, Donald Pleasance’s scene-stealing techniques, the incredible practical effects, the wasted Renfield, the influences this film may have had on a certain other Dracula film, and so much more! If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
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    1 hr and 35 mins