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Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks

Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks

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This is the definitive Full Moon Features podcast! Each week, we’re going to watch a different film from Charles Band’s madcap universe of low-budget horror thrillers, encompassing not only the Full Moon films but also the earlier stable of Empire International Pictures and sub-labels like Moonbeam and Torchlight!
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One of the briefest and strangest sublabels in Full Moon's history, Filmonsters was trying to capitalize on a very specific niche, namely the success of the GOOSEBUMPS TV series and it's subsequent VHS spin-offs. These two family-friendly riffs on classic Universal Monsters were intended to be part of a longer series, but petered out after only two simultaneously-released entries. Actor, writer, and artist John Gholson joins us to discuss this weird footnote and share his love of Frankenstein tales.

Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli

Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck

Logo by Doug McCambridge

Email: [email protected]

Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks

YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks

Next week's episode: Troll

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Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks - Doctor Mordrid (with Cecil Trachenburg)

Doctor Mordrid (with Cecil Trachenburg)

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01/26/24 • 59 min

The closest thing Charles Band ever made to an actual Marvel movie, DOCTOR MORDRID is Band's love letter to Marvel and his favorite character, Doctor Strange. Jeffrey Combs stars as the titular hero in this surprisingly lavish production that should have launched a larger franchise. Cecil Trachenburg from GoodBadFlicks portals in from another dimension to tackle all the witchcraft and wizardry.

Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli

Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck

Logo by Doug McCambridge

Email: [email protected]

Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks

YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks

Next week's episode: The Creeps

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It's a double-dose of Deth this week as we return to one of our earliest franchises, TRANCERS! The only Empire film series to make it onto the Full Moon label, the Tim Thomerson-starring franchise has always been a favorite of Charles Bands, but do these carry over the charm of the original or is it a case of diminishing returns? Erik Hanson from the Cradle 2 the Grave Podcast joins us to find out!

Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli

Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck

Logo by Doug McCambridge

Email: [email protected]

Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks

YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks

Next week's episode: The Dungeonmaster

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Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks - Bad Channels (with Becky Darke)

Bad Channels (with Becky Darke)

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01/05/24 • 60 min

An alien lifeform infects the airways of a local radio station, and only one shock jock can stop them from sucking unsuspecting victims into full-length music videos! That's right, it's BAD CHANNELS, the wacky sci-fi/comedy/musical from Ted Nicolaou! We're excited to be joined by British podcasting great Becky Darke to dig into to this film's wild take on MTV, and it's failed attempts at bridging the gap to other Full Moon features.

Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli

Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck

Logo by Doug McCambridge

Email: [email protected]

Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks

YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks

Next week's episode: Trancers II / Trancers III

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Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks - Psychos in Love (with Matt Desiderio)

Psychos in Love (with Matt Desiderio)

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12/29/23 • 66 min

One of the weirder objects we've encountered so far, PSYCHOS IN LOVE is about as cult as cult gets, a madcap mashup of PSYCHO and WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. We're joined by Matt Desiderio from the oddball horror collective HorrorBoobs, who talks about his personal friendship with the film's writer/star Carmine Capobianco.

Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli

Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck

Logo by Doug McCambridge

Email: [email protected]

Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks

YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks

Next week's episode: Bad Channels

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Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks - An Interview with Denice Duff and Kevin Spirtas
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12/26/23 • 87 min

We're very excited to welcome SUBSPECIES franchise stars Denice Duff and Kevin Sirtas to the show! Denice and Kevin met on their first film together, SUBSPECIES II, and forged a friendship that's lasted to this day. The two share their experiences shooting the series in Romania, give some insight into their experiences on a Full Moon set, and offer some candid insights about their long and multifaceted careers. It was a joy to talk to these two, so enjoy the interview!

Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli

Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck

Logo by Doug McCambridge

Email: [email protected]

Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks

YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks

Next week's episode: Psychos in Love

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Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks - Bloodstone: Subspecies II (with Michael Varrati)
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12/22/23 • 62 min

SUBSPECIES is back with a vengeance as the series finds it's footing, and a great new star! Michael Varrati of "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula" joins us to talk about what may be the crowning achievement in the SUBSPECIES franchise... and maybe all of Full Moon?

Also, be sure to tune in later this week for our FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEW with two of the stars of SUBSPECIES II: Kevin Spirtas (who plays Mel) and Denice Duff (who plays Michelle)!

Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli

Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck

Logo by Doug McCambridge

Email: [email protected]

Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks

YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks

Next week's episode: Psychos In Love

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Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks - Netherworld (with Brian W. Smith)

Netherworld (with Brian W. Smith)

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12/15/23 • 57 min

It's supernatural horror, Cajun-style! Writer, producer, and horror aficionado joins us for a trip down to the bayou for NETHERWORLD, David Schmoeller's bird-heavy spin on voodoo horror!

Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli

Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck

Logo by Doug McCambridge

Email: [email protected]

Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks

YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks

Next week's episode: Bloodstone: Subspecies II

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Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks - Arena (with Shea Mossefin)

Arena (with Shea Mossefin)

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12/08/23 • 73 min

It's alien monster vs. human lunkhead this week as we discuss the late-stage Empire Films features ARENA, one of the most expensive and ambitious projects of the era! Shea Mossefin from Arrow Video joins us to talk about this outer-space twist on ROCKY!

Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli

Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck

Logo by Doug McCambridge

Email: [email protected]

Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks

YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks

Next week's episode: Netherworld

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We've got Full Moon / Empire royalty on the show this week! Iconic 80's scream queen Brinke Stevens joins us this week, alongside her friend and superfan Dr. Rhonda Baughman, to discuss Brinke's directorial debut, SORORITY BABES IN THE SLIMEBALL BOWL-O-RAMA 2! This 30-years-in-the-making sequel brings a new crop of ditzy college kids into the path of the Imp, and we have the inside scoop from Brinke and Rhonda!

Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli

Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck

Logo by Doug McCambridge

Email: [email protected]

Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks

YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks

Next week's episode: Mansion of the Doomed

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FAQ

How many episodes does Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks have?

Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks currently has 81 episodes available.

What topics does Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks cover?

The podcast is about Film History, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks?

The episode title 'The Dungeonmaster (with Jeffrey Byron)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks?

The average episode length on Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks is 65 minutes.

How often are episodes of Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks released?

Episodes of Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks?

The first episode of Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks was released on Jun 2, 2023.

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