Monsters, Madness and Magic

An update on the future of Monsters, Madness and Magic.

Join Justin as he chats with actor W. Earl Brown about spooky stories from the Land Between the Lakes, his relationship with Wes Craven, the impact of There’s Something About Mary, the legacy of Deadwood, and more! CONNECT WITH MONSTERS, MADNESS AND MAGIC: • Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/monstersmadnessandmagic • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstersmadnessandmagic/ • Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonstersMadnessandMagic/ • Visit our official website: https://monstersmadnessandmagic.com Please review and subscribe to Monsters, Madness and Magic on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help the Sanctuary grow!

Join Justin as he chats with actor and former model Denise Crosby about her exit from Star Trek: The Next Generation, posing for Playboy Magazine in the late ‘70s, Pet Sematary, paranormal experiences in the Redwood Forest, and more! CONNECT WITH MONSTERS, MADNESS AND MAGIC: • Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/monstersmadnessandmagic • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstersmadnessandmagic/ • Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonstersMadnessandMagic/ • Visit our official website: https://monstersmadnessandmagic.com Please review and subscribe to Monsters, Madness and Magic on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help the Sanctuary grow!

Join Justin as he chats with prolific character actor Leon Rippy about his roots in the Deep South, his experiences working with a traveling circus, tales from the set of Maximum Overdrive, adapting to the dialogue in Deadwood, filming The Patriot in his hometown, and more! CONNECT WITH MONSTERS, MADNESS AND MAGIC: • Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/monstersmadnessandmagic • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstersmadnessandmagic/ • Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonstersMadnessandMagic/ • Visit our official website: https://monstersmadnessandmagic.com Please review and subscribe to Monsters, Madness and Magic on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help the Sanctuary grow!

Join Justin as he chats with stage and screen actor Brian Dooley about filming the very first episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark?, the impact of the series, being turned away from religion as a child, the struggles of a one-man show, and more! CONNECT WITH MONSTERS, MADNESS AND MAGIC: • Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/monstersmadnessandmagic • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstersmadnessandmagic/ • Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonstersMadnessandMagic/ • Visit our official website: https://monstersmadnessandmagic.com Please review and subscribe to Monsters, Madness and Magic on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help the Sanctuary grow!

Join Justin as he sits down with prolific character actor Kevin McNally! We dive deep into classic science fiction, look at how Johnny Depp's radical creative choices as Jack Sparrow redefined the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and break down the rare episodic longevity behind Supernatural. CONNECT WITH MONSTERS, MADNESS AND MAGIC: • Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/monstersmadnessandmagic • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstersmadnessandmagic/ • Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonstersMadnessandMagic/ • Visit our official website: https://monstersmadnessandmagic.com Please review and subscribe to Monsters, Madness and Magic on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help the Sanctuary grow!

Join Justin as he chats with Tales from the Crypt writer and producer Alan Katz about developing the Crypt Keepers personality, writing with a partner, the behind-the-scenes drama of Bordello of Blood, and more! Alan Katz bio: A L Katz is known for Tales from the Crypt (1989), The Outer Limits (1995) and Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995). Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with actor Andre Gower about tapping into childhood creativity, the Cold War, The Twilight Zone, Conan the Barbarian, and more! Andre Gower bio: “Andre Gower is an actor, producer and director whose film & TV career spans over four decades. His role as "Sean" in The Monster Squad (1987) has secured his status in the horror genre with the resurgence and popularity of the now cult-classic film.” Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

In this episode, Justin is joined by writers Ethan Sabatella, M. Stern, and Matthew Pungitore as they discuss their stories in the upcoming DMR Books anthology Walpurgis Witcheries, finding one’s voice as a writer, Sword and Sorcery Vs. High Fantasy, and more! More information about the individual writers is available below. Ethan Sabatella Substack: https://substack.com/@swordslore M. Stern official website: https://msternauthor.com/ Matthew Pungitore blog: https://matthewpungitore.wordpress.com/ DMR Books official website: https://dmrbooks.com/ Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with actor Youssef Kerkour about the secret success behind A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, haunted movie sets, the importance of the movie theater experience, Hammer Horror films, and more! Youssef Kerkour bio: “ Youssef Kerkour is a Moroccan-British actor. He is best known for portraying Syrian refugee Sami in the comedy-drama series Home (2019–2020), a role for which he was nominated at the 2020 British Academy Television Awards. “ Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with musician and artist Mars Triumph about heavy metal, Italian horror, mythology, Manowar, graveyards, and more! Mars Triumph bio: Mars Triumph is a musician and artist best known for his work as the lead vocalist for the Greek heavy metal band Triumpher. Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with prolific character actor Julian Richings about the Salem Witch Trials, being cast as the outsider, ghost stories on the stage, and more! Link to purchase my new supernatural horror novelette NO PERPETUAL CARE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5438774 Julian Richings bio: Julian Richings (born 30 August 1956) is a British-Canadian character actor , having appeared in over 225 films and television series. He is best known for his appearances in a variety of horror films, including Cube , Wrong Turn , The Witch , Beau is Afraid , Ejecta , and Anything for Jackson , as well as for portraying Death in the dark fantasy series Supernatural . Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with actor Magnus Bruun about becoming Eivor in Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, the importance of fiction, growing up in Scandinavia, and more! Link to purchase my new supernatural horror novelette NO PERPETUAL CARE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5438774 Magnus Bruun bio: “ Magnus Bruun is a Danish actor known for a variety of roles across film and television, most recognized for his portrayal of Cnut in The Last Kingdom and Eivor in Assassins Creed: Valhalla (where he provides the lead male voice, and mo-cap for all iterations of the character). Though accumulating an impressive portfolio of roles since 2007, it is safe to say that Bruun's calling revealed itself in when he took on the role of Cnut in the historical fiction television series, The Last Kingdom. With his striking Viking-like appearance and Danish as his mother tongue, Bruun has embodied the character both physically and mentally. Bruun's filmography also includes productions such as When The Dust Settles, Sprinter Galore, Land of Mine and Gaelden. In 2020, Bruun became a fan favourite amongst Assassins Creed fans when it was revealed he voiced the male lead, Eivor, as well as providing mo-cap for the role in Assassins Creed: Valhalla.” Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with former actress Hudson Leick about her experiences in New Zealand filming Xena: Warrior Princess, the metaphysical, meditation, life after death, and more! Link to purchase my new supernatural horror novelette NO PERPETUAL CARE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5438774 Hudson Leick bio: “ Heidi Hudson Leick, upon graduating high school, got a modeling gig in Japan; this was perfect because she loves traveling and modeling. When she returned to New York, her dream was to be an international model and then go into acting. One day, she quit modeling while in France, and pursued a TV career. After several episodes of Melrose Place and s everal TV mov ies, Hudson's big break in television came auditioning for her signature role of "Callisto" on Xena: Warrior Princess . The casting people told he r the part was that of a warrior queen, which she thought was great. Her audition consisted of doing a kick and throwing a chakram; having intimidated the crew, she got the part. Hudson attends Xena conventions as a guest of honor. She said her celebrity status surprises even her: when she had a birthday, several hundred fans sent her email messages. Her presence touches so many other people. She loves traveling, going on yoga retreats and climbing mountains. Hudson said at a convention, "I really want to thank all the people who have been supportive of me. It is so appreciated." Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with filmmaker Adam Marcus about the true story behind MY BOYFRIEND’S BACK, the trials and tribulations of directing Val Kilmer in CONSPIRACY, Steven Williams set stories, his take on FREDDY VS. JASON, and more! Adam Marcus bio: “Adam Marcus is an American film director, writer and actor. Marcus was born in Westport, Connecticut and attended Staples High School. He started his career at the age of fifteen, when he co-created the Westport Theatreworks Theatrical Company where he directed and produced over fifty shows in seven years. He then attended New York University where he won the coveted Best Picture Award at the Student Academy Awards in 1990 for his film, "...so you like this girl". In 1991, Marcus was called out to Los Angeles by filmmaker Sean S. Cunningham (the director of the original Friday the 13th) to work on producing and directing features. That same year, he co-produced Johnny Zombie (retitled My Boyfriend's Back) for Cunningham and Disney Studios. In 1993, Marcus wrote the story for and directed the ninth film in the Friday the 13th series, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday for New Line. He was 23 at the time and the youngest director ever hired by the studio. The three million dollar feature went on to gross over eighteen million domestically and became one of New Line Video's largest releases ever.” Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with musician and author Peter Salatellis about Sword and Sorcery, the new album from Bloodstone, growing up around music, the paranormal, and more! Peter Salatellis bio: Peter is an author and musician best known for his work with heavy metal bands Bloodstone and Eternal Winter. His writing has appeared in the DMR Books compilation Swords of Steel IV. Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with filmmakers Micheline Pitt and R.H. Norman about haunted attractions, V/H/S: Halloween, Stephen King, paranormal experiences, and more! Micheline Pitt and R.H. Norman bio: Micheline Pitt was recognized as an LA Weekly Person of the Year in 2020, and named Allure Magazine's top 10 Gothic Beauty Icons. Her breakout directorial and writing debut is her short film Grummy made along side her creative partner and husband R.H. Norman. The Normans' short films have screened in Academy Award-qualifying film festivals and their feature scripts have placed in the finals of high profile competitions including Final Draft's Big Break Contest, Shore Scripts, Screencraft, and others. Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with author Jonathan Janz about The Twilight Zone, Stephen King adaptations, writing advice, his new book VEIL, and more! Jonathan Janz bio: “Jonathan Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His work has been championed by authors like Joe R. Lansdale, Jack Ketchum, and Brian Keene; he has also been lauded by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and School Library Journal. His ghost story The Siren and the Specter was selected as a Goodreads Choice nominee for Best Horror. Additionally, his novel Children of the Dark was chosen by Booklist as a Top Ten Horror Book of the Year. Jonathan’s main interests are his wonderful wife and his three amazing children.” Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with actor and artist Crispin Glover about his new film, No! You’re Wrong , balancing filmmaking and acting, working with new directors, paranormal experiences, life after death, and more! Crispin Glover bio: Crispin Hellion Glover (born April 20, 1964) is an American actor, filmmaker and artist. He is known for portraying eccentric character roles on screen. His breakout role was as George McFly in Back to the Future (1985), which he followed by playing one of the leading roles in River's Edge (1986). Through the 1990s, Glover garnered attention for portraying smaller but notable roles in films such as Wild at Heart (1990), The Doors (1991), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), and Dead Man (1995). Starting with his role as the Thin Man in Charlie's Angels (2000), he began to star in more mainstream films. The roles in these films include a reprisal of the Thin Man in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), portraying the titular character in Willard (2003), Grendel in Beowulf (2007), The Knave of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland (2010) and Phil in Hot Tub Time Machine (2010). From 2017 to 2021 he starred as Mr. World in the Starz television series American Gods . In the late 1980s, Glover started his company, Volcanic Eruptions, which publishes his books such as Rat Catching (1988) and also serves as the production company for the films he has directed, What Is It? (2005), It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine. (2007), and No! YOU'RE WRONG. or: Spooky Action at a Distance (2025). These films have never received a traditional theatrical release; instead, Glover tours with the films, holding screenings in theatres around the world. Information on No! You’re Wrong, including a video preview: The first show is October 2, 2025, with the World Premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Upcoming shows: Oct 2 – NYC World Premiere @ MoMA Oct 10–16 – IFC Center, NYC Oct 18–19 – Aero Theatre, Santa Monica Oct 23 – Music Box, Chicago Nov 3 – Coolidge Corner, Boston Link to video preview of Crispin’s new film: https://youtu.be/3grQdSO8jfA?si=ibZTyIg5tYEaUK_S Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .

Join Justin as he chats with actor Adrienne Wilkinson about collecting books, growing up in a small town, Xena: Warrior Princess, New Zealand, and more! Adrienne Wilkinson bio: “Adrienne Marie Wilkinson was born September 1st, 1977, in Memphis, Missouri, USA. She is an actress and voice actress. She played the role of Livia/Eve, the daughter of Xena, in Xena: Warrior Princess . She has also appeared in Venice the Series , This Can't Be My Life, and E.R. , as well as lending her voice to several video games; most notably Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Dead to Rights II .” Int ro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below): https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/ Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter .