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Dec. 5, 2023

78. Classic Monsters in ‘Van Helsing’ w/ Jason Ginsburg, Eduardo García Rascón and Brette Alana

78. Classic Monsters in ‘Van Helsing’ w/ Jason Ginsburg, Eduardo García Rascón and Brette Alana

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!

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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

Dungeons & Dragons

Electric Christmas Playlist on Spotify