Kalid and Joe welcome the team behind the new song celebrating the classic Universal Monsters, “Children of the Night.” to the show! Jason Ginsburg, Eduardo García Rascón and Brette Alana, pop on to chat about their new song as well as the 2004 Universal Monster mash-up film starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale, Van Helsing, from writer/director Stephen Sommers!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg/Grant Hasbrouck for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
Featured Guests:
Jason Ginsburg is a former Universal Studios tour guide, creator of the Fake Theme Park twitter account, and lifelong fan of classic monsters. He recently wrote the film Age of Stone and Sky: The Sorcerer Beast.
Eduardo García Rascón is a musician and composer for video games and television shows. Check out his site, 8-bit Studio.
Brette Alana is an international award winning vocalist and musician. Check out her recent endeavor into creating personalized holiday music at Musical Charms.
References:
It takes computer effects to make movie monsters -- but elbow grease helps - SFGate
Van Helsing creatures - Below the Line
New Blue Sun - André 3000
Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders
Quiz Lady on Hulu
Fortune and Glory a Treasure Hunter’s Playbook by David A. McIntee
Electric Christmas Playlist on Spotify