The Show Where They Talk About Monsters
Explore the eerie origin stories of your favorite horror monsters.
If you're a fan of classic horror, gothic horror, and folklore, then this is the monster podcast for you!
Join host Mike Halekakis (Boom! Knowledge) and monster expert Dr. Michael Chemers (The Monster in Theatre History: This Thing of Darkness) for a lively and hilarious exploration of the the undead, Frankenstein, Dracula, and other iconic figures in retro horror. "The Show Where They Talk About Monsters" dives deep into the history and influence of these terrifying creatures, unraveling their secrets and their impact on our lives.
With over 2,634 downloads and an ever-growing audience, the show is now in its third season and is available on all major platforms, including Libsyn, Spotify, and Apple.
Produced by UC Santa Cruz Online Education and supported by an Arts Research Institute faculty minor grant, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves horror history!
Where fear and folklore
come to life..
Episode 2.8: FRANKENSTEIN! In the Season Two closing episode, Doc and Mike take on the most iconic monster around and learn a lot about the changes the Creature has undergone in the last 200 years.
From Dracula to Frankenstein..this is the Ultimate Horror History Podcast!
Meet the Hosts
Michael Chemers (MFA, PhD) is a Professor of Dramatic Literature in the Department of Theater Arts at UC Santa Cruz. His work on monsters includes The Monster in Theatre History: This Thing of Darkness (London, UK: Routledge 2018). Dr. Chemers is the Founding Director of The Center for Monster Studies.
Mike Halekakis is an entrepreneur, business owner, internet marketer, software engineer, writer, musician, podcaster, and hardcore situational enthusiast. He is the co-founder of What We Learned, a company that specializes in compassionate training courses on complex adult subjects such as caregiving for people who are sick, planning for death, and administering after the loss of a loved one.
He is also the CEO of Moneyfingers Inc., a company that trains people on how to successfully create, market, and sell products on the internet.
