Hosted by paranormal TV host and journalist Aaron Sagers (Netflix's 28 Days Haunted and Discovery+/Travel Channel's Paranormal Caught on Camera), Talking Strange is a paranormal pop culture podcast where celebrities, actors, authors, folklorists and experts of the unusual gather to discuss everything from UFOs to ghosts, cryptids, urban legends, and all manner of high strangeness — as well as the movies, TV shows, and other "entertainment of the unexplained" inspired by them.
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Film Stories with Simon Brew is a podcast that looks to dig into the stories behind popular movies.From troubled productions, to rights issues, to difficulties with release to films nearly falling apart, the podcast will be looking at the stories that don't always seem apparent when watching a movie! The podcast is hosted by Simon Brew, the founder of Den Of Geek. Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simonbrew. Thank you!
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Your podcast home for discussion of entertainment news, peeks behind the scenes of your favorite movies and TV shows, and interviews with actors and creators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mike and Dave turn up the volume on sci fi, fantasy, comics, and horror-themed television shows that deserve your attention and share monthly interviews from those behind all of your favorite series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast explores every angle of the Star Wars canon, from the classics to the new releases, from the books to the cartoons. Blaster Canon covers it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Breaking through the illusory fourth wall to bring you interviews with the creative forces behind your favorite movies, TV shows, comics, video games, and more, brought to you by Den of Geek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Gabby Logan every week as she speaks to some familiar faces about their relationship with money, the financial lessons they've learned on the road to professional success, and how they're investing for their family's future. Visit ii.co.uk for more investing ideas and information.
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Passengers (2016) and Flashdance (1983)
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When the script for Passengers turned up on the famous Hollywood black list of the best unproduced screenplays, it seemed it'd be just a matter of time before it got made. Keanu Reeves and Reece Witherspoon were attached, a director was in place - what could go wrong? Well, a few things. And when the movie did get made? More problems weren't far be…
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Dark Horse's Women Creators in Horror Comics
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For this Talking Strange, Dark Horse Comics gathers women horror creators Dr. Rebekah McKendry (Barstow comic, Glorious film, Colors of the Dark Podcast), Leah Kilpatrick (Headless Horseman; DC Horror Presents), Carmilla: The First Vampire co-creators Amy Chu and Soo Lee for a spooky season chat about the genre, and navigating the medium that's tra…
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None of the Hollywood studios wanted to make 2010's Kick-Ass, a comic book movie with an R-rated edge. All of them turned it down, and so the film came to life in tandem with the comics, exploding into cinemas in 2010. It would be fair to say that not everyone in the media was pleased about it, as quite a backlash bubbled up. There were problems wi…
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Halloween Horror Nights Orlando's Lora Sauls
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Lora Sauls is the Assistant Director of Creative Development and Show Direction for Art and Design, Entertainment at Universal Orlando Resort, and joins the show to discuss the creation of Halloween Horror Nights Orlando. This year, HHN Orlando returns with 10 Terrifying Haunted Houses inspired by famous horror franchises — like A Quiet Place, Ghos…
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In conversation with Chris Sanders | The Wild Robot, Lilo & Stitch, Gene Kelly and more
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In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Oscar-nominee Chris Sanders, for a conversation and his latest film and career. The latest film? The Wild Robot, a box office smash and a break in style for DreamWorks Animation. It's now in UK cinemas and we go through the journey of the movie. Plus! Gene Kelly pops up in convers…
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Terrifier (2016) and Longlegs (2024)
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The Terrifier movie franchise has now led to a number one box office hit - but the story behind the first film involves short films, a crowdfunding campaign that missed its target, a shoot that went on longer than originally planned and financiers dropping out. And then there was the battle to get the film noticed in the first place. Plus, how a ti…
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Matthew Lillard Talks Tequila Macabre Spirits
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Actor Matthew Lillard (SLC Punk, Scream, Scooby-Doo, Five Nights At Freddy's, The Life of Chuck) joins host Aaron Sagers to discuss his new horror-themed tequila brand Macabre Spirits, which launches this October, and comes in premiere packaging, as well as a new novella by director Mike Flanagan. Lillard also discusses his career in film, and horr…
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Star Trek Beyond (2016) and Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek (unmade)
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2016 marked the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, and not unreasonably, Paramount Pictures wanted a movie. But far from being a straightforward production, Star Trek Beyond would go through different directors, and eventually find itself without a script just months ahead of filming. It made for a tense situation, and that's explored in this episode. …
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David Dastmalchian Returns with Todd McFarlane for 'Knights vs. Samurai'
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Actor, comic creator and frequent Talking Strange guest David Dastmalchian (Late Night with The Devil, Life of Chuck, and the Count Crowley comics) and comic book and collectible icon Todd McFarlane joins the show to discuss Knights vs. Samurai, the new Image Comics title created by Dastmalchian with the guidance of McFarlane (with art by Federico …
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Rain Man (1988) and Michael Flatley's Blackbird (2022)
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The film Rain Man became a huge box office hit at the end if 1988, and an Oscar-winner in 1989. Yet here was a movie that went through the hands of at least three directors who didn't make it, including Steven Spielberg, who was attached for nearly half a year. But Barry Levinson did make the film - and he was able to take advantage of a situation …
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Mark Duplass' Paranormal Series 'Out There' w/ Joshua Rofé
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In the latest Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers (28 Days Haunted, Paranormal Caught on Camera) talks with executive producers Mark Duplass and Joshua Rofé about their new true crime/paranormal series Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal, debuting on Hulu with eight episodes on Sept. 24, 2024. More About Out There: Out There: Crimes of the Paranorma…
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Outbreak (1995) and Predestination (2014)
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An article published back in 1992 would spark a bidding war in Hollywood. Nothing unusual there. That article would lead to Ridley Scott, Jodie Foster and Robert Redford signing up for a big, expensive movie - a movie that never got made. And it never got made because of 1995's Outbreak. Three movies meanwhile had failed to come together in a row f…
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The pop culture icon himself, Bruce Campbell (Ash vs. Evil Dead, Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness, Burn Notice), joins host Aaron Sagers to discuss his career, horror, the all-important definition of lollygagging, and he teases his role as Police Chief Dandridge in the upcoming pop-horror series Hysteria on the Peacock streaming service …
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In conversation with director James Watkins: Speak No Evil, Eden Lake and more
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Headlined by James McAvoy, Speak No Evil is a taut suspence film that's the latest from director James Watkins. Previously responsible for Eden Lake and The Woman In Black, amongst others, he joins Simon for a special episode of Film Stories. They chat about Speak No Evil, and the confidence of holding tension. Plus, editing with Jon Harris, a bit …
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American Gangster (2007) and Piranha II: The Spawning (1982)
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It's not uncommon for films to get through a director or two on their way to the screen. In this episode, that's certainly the case. American Gangster might have ended up on the slate of Ridley Scott, but he was the third or fourth name involved. At one stage, Universal was said to have spent $30m on the film in fact, with no hope of getting a sing…
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In conversation with director Anand Tucker
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Director Anand Tucker began in the world of documentaries, before switching into dramatic features. His most recent film, The Critic, is arriving in UK cinemas with Ian McKellen in its lead, having had to change casts following the pandemic. Before that, Tucker had briefly been attached to The Golden Compass, had worked on films such as Girl With A…
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The Flash (2023) and 24: The Movie (unmade so far)
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Two films looooong in the making in this episode of Film Stories: one's been made at the time of recording, one hasn't. Talk first surfaced of The Flash movie back in the 1980s, but it wasn't until 2023 that a film was finally released. By then, an under-fire Warner Bros was hoping for great things from the film, and confidence appeared to be high:…
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In conversation with producer Tommy Harper: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, Star Wars, Showgirls and more
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Producer Tommy Harper joins Simon for a Film Stories podcast special, to talk through a career that's taken him from not being allowed on the set of Showgirls, to producing Star Wars, Mission: Impossible and Star Trek films. Oh, and the brand new release, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. It's quite a story, with the likes of JJ Abrams, Paul Verhoeven, Tim …
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Paranormal Activity: Micah Sloat & Katie Featherston's 'True Tales of Possession'
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Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston, the stars of the 2009 surprise blockbuster hit Paranormal Activity join host Aaron Sagers to discuss their new Audible Original podcast "Paranormal Activity: True Tales of Possession." Sloat uses his real-life exploration of the paranormal and spiritism, while Featherston serves as the curious voice of the audienc…
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The Avengers (1998) and Step Brothers (2008)
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Ah, The Avengers. The 1998 big screen adaptation of the much-loved TV series is a bit of an odd movie, but as Simon discusses in this episode, things weren't quite going to plan at studio level. Not that Warner Bros handled the film particularly well come release time - an infamously late decisiont to avoid a review screening soon backfired. In the…
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'Evil' Cast: Michael Emerson, Katja Herbers, Aasif Mandvi
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The cast of Evil — Michael Emerson (Leland Townsend), Katja Herbers (Kristen Bouchard), and Aasif Mandvi (Ben Shaki) — join Aaron to discuss their four seasons on the show about a team of assessors working with the Roman Catholic Church to evaluate potential possession cases, and their larger conflicts with the forces of Hell itself. With the serie…
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Alien: Romulus' Fede Álvarez, Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux
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Alien: Romulus writer/director Fede Álvarez, along with cast Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, David Jonsson, and Isabela Merced join host Aaron Sagers to briefly discuss the new film — now in theaters — that brings the iconic Ridley Scott franchise back to its horror roots. Recorded live at San Diego Comic-Con. More About Alien: Romulus: …
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Jackpot! (2024) and more, with director Paul Feig
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In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, we're delighted to welcome back Paul Feig for his third appearance. This time the starting point is Feig's new film Jackpot!, that's on Prime Video now. They also talk about the already-shot A Simple Favor 2, as well as legal stuff, Naked Gun 33 1/3, and if there's any chance on this planet of getti…
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In a new series of bonus episodes, host Aaron Sagers brings in some friends as a guest co-host where they answer live audience questions, goof off, and generally talk about a lot of random and spooky topics. This week's guest is Greg Lawson. Greg Lawson is the "paranormal detective" — a homicide detective, underwater crime scene investigator, and m…
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Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens Go 'Cuckoo'
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Stars Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens, and writer/director Tilman Singer, join host Aaron Sagers to discuss the new bizarro, monster-ish, surreal horror flick Cuckoo, in theaters Aug. 6. ABOUT CUCKOO Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen (Hunter Schafer, Euphoria, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) leaves her American home to live with …
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In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by actor, producer, writer and fine human being Rob Delaney. The pair talk about Delaney's role in the smash hit Deadpool And Wolverine, while also touching on a moment in a restaurant, writing, movies, and the TV hit Catastrophe. Plus they natter too about Delaney's book A Heart Tha…
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Supernatural Yoga Horror 'Mind Body Spirit'
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The writers/directors Alex Henes and Matthew Merenda, and star Sarah J. Bartholomew, of the yoga influencer found-footage horror Mind Body Spirit join the show to discuss the influences behind the new film, and strange happenings in their own lives — including growing up near Waverly Hills in Kentucky, and a ghostly voice that whispered things to B…
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Strange Friends: Jessica Chobot
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In a bonus episode of the show called "Strange Friends," host Aaron Sagers brings in friend Jessica Chobot — from Expedition X, BattleBots, and Bizarre States: Resurrected podcast — for a more informal talk where they talk about all manner of weirdness, including paranormal romance, spooky origins, travel quirks, and more. JESSICA CHOBOT has been a…
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Film Stories episode 400 - The Terminator, and producer Gale Anne Hurd
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Episode 400! Crikey. And I'm thrilled to say that producer Gale Anne Hurd is helping with the celebrations, thanks to a huge chat about her life, her work, and The Terminator at 40. The first part of the episode, Simon goes through the story of The Terminator, and quite how its rights ended up so muddled going forward. But the bulk of episode 400 i…
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Strange Friends: Joshua Dairen
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In a new series of bonus episodes we're calling "Talking Strange: Strange Friends," host Aaron Sagers brings in some friends as a guest co-host where they answer live audience questions, goof off, and generally talk about a lot of random and spooky topics. For the first one of these, Aaron is joined by Joshua Dairen, a fellow spooky nerd and quite …
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Twisters (2024), with director Lee Isaac Chung
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In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Lee Isaac Chung, as they discuss the brand new blockbuster movie, Twisters. Lee talks about how he got the job in the first place, and just what time contrainsts he was up against. Plus, the depth of the casting in the film, the scale of the movie, and his work with filmm…
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Writer/Director Damian Mc Carthy joins the show to talk about his supremely spooky — and fun — supernatural retribution horror movie ‘Oddity’ about possessed possessions and a creepy AF ‘Wooden Man’ creature. The film has been getting a lot of buzz — winning awards at South By Southwest and The Overlook Film Festival — and opens July 19 in theaters…
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Never Say Never Again (1983) and Analyze This (1999)
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Sean Connery had vowed he was never going to return as James Bond after 1971's Diamonds Are Forever. Meanwhile, a man called Kevin McClory had agreed not to exercise his screen rights to the story of Thunderball until 1975. Yet the highest profile 'unofficial' Bond project would bring them both together, as Never Say Never Again did battle with the…
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