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EP#339: Your Sister Is A Werewolf - An Interview with Sybil Danning

Join Justin as he chats with actor and model Sybil Danning about growing up in Austria, being afraid of Krampus as a child, Roger Corman, set stories from The Howling II, Christopher Lee, her upcoming film with Fred Olen Ray, and more!

EP#336: Tyrant of Transylvania - An Interview with Duncan Regehr

Join Justin as he chats with actor and artist Duncan Regehr about drawing inspiration from Nature, classic Dracula performances, The Monster Squad, preparing for his role as Pat Garrett in Billy the Kid, becoming Zorro, and more!

EP#335: Sword of Sparta - An Interview with Vincent Regan

Join Justin as he speaks with actor Vincent Regan about life in Ireland, the Royal Shakespeare Company, filming 300, troubles on the set of Troy, HBO’s House of the Dragon, and more!

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EP#334: Song of the Siren - An Interview with Hannah Fierman

Join Justin as he chats with actor Hannah Fierman about growing up in the deep south, bringing Lily to life in V/H/S, stepping behind the camera in her directorial debut, ghost encounters, and more!

EP#332: Guardian of the Garden - An Interview with Tahmoh Penikett

Join Justin as he chats with actor Tahmoh Penikett about growing up in the wilderness, his paranormal experiences, fatherhood, overcoming impostor syndrome, Battlestar Galactica, Trick ’r Treat, Supernatural, and more!

EP#331: Beauty in the Beast - An Interview with George Buza

Join Justin as he chats with actor George Buza about his early years playing in rock bands, voicing Beast in X-Men: The Animated Series, The Adventures of Sinbad, Michael Ironside, and more!

EP#328: Weirdness in the Dark - An Interview with Dave Ward

Join Justin as he chats with actor, musician and comedian Dave Ward about Disney’s So Weird, Dragon Ball Z, working with Jim Varney, getting his start in the entertainment industry, and more!

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EP#326: In the Heart of Fantasia - An Interview with Tami Stronach

Join Justin as he chats with actor, dancer, and producer Tami Stronach about the lasting legacy of The NeverEnding Story, her conflicted relationship with the film, growing up abroad, returning to the business with her movie Man and Witch, and more!

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EP#312: Sword of the Light Lord - An Interview with Richard Dormer

Join Justin as he chats with actor and writer Richard Dormer about the brilliance of Rod Serling, becoming Beric Dondarrion, impactful films, dealing with hecklers on stage, his own personal otherworldly experiences, and more!

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EP#299: Way of the Wizard Master - An Interview with Ira Heiden

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor Ira Heiden about Elvira, Don Dokken, Dream Warriors, Freddy Krueger, and more!

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EP#296: Beyond the Star Gates - An Interview with Erick Avari

Join Justin as he chats with actor Erick Avari about Zoroastrianism, Bollywood, adjusting to the United States, typecasting, The Mummy, Stargate, Encino Man, and more!

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EP#295: Prophet of Darkness - An Interview with Keith Szarabajka

Join Justin as he chats with actor Keith Szarabajka about the longevity of Supernatural, Heath Ledger’s Joker performance, stage anxiety, Stuart Gordon, and more!

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EP#289: Queen of Ivalice - An Interview with Kari Wahlgren

Join Justin as he chats with actor Kari Wahlgren about The Monster Squad, Zombies, horror movies, Samurai Champloo, Final Fantasy Tactics, and more!

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EP#277: The Chronicles of Chas Chandler - An Interview with Charles Halford

Join Justin as he chats with actor Charles Halford about his childhood in Salty Lake City, the Constantine cancellation, punk rock, struggling with ones identify as a performer, and more!

EP#270: The Fall of Frank Castle - An Interview with Thomas Jane

Join Justin as he chats with actor and writer Thomas Jane about comics, cryptid encounters, UFOs, becoming The Punisher, Stephen King, and more!

EP#269: I Put a Spell on You - An Interview with Beth Broderick

Join Justin as he chats with actor Beth Broderick about the contrast between stage and screen, establishing her company to assist people with AIDs, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, animal spirits, and more!

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EP#267: Age of the Boogeyman - An Interview with Steve Valentine

Join Justin as he chats with actor and magician Steve Valentine about rowdy nights as a DJ, performing magic for Hollywood’s elite, breaking into the business as a character actor, Don’t Look Under the Bed, voicing Alistair, and more!

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EP#266: Hail to the King - An Interview with Jon St. John

Join Justin as he chats with actor and radio personality Jon St. John about the rise of Duke Nukem, the downfall of radio, his annual cruise tour, missing time, UFOs, and more!

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EP#265: By the Heart of the Cards - An Interview with Dan Green

Join Just as he chats with actor Dan Green about becoming the Pharaoh, psychedelic experiences, crafting character voices, and more!

EP#263: The Nightmare Before Fright Night - An Interview with Chris Sarandon

Join Justin as he chats with prolific actor Chris Sarandon about embracing varied roles, growing up in a Greek household, Broadway, Jerry Dandrige, Andre the Giant, and more!

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