Belly Up to the Bar

My Monster Men partner Hunter Shea and I both had the chance to join our pal Jason Brant on Drinking with Jason, his new video podcast. Jason is a horror author and was a great guest on two recent episodes of our our show.

The premise of Drinking with Jason is simple. Jason and his guests choose a beverage and then have a chat online over a few drinks.

Hunter went first and it's a great show. Listening to two horror authors discuss the writing process and the business of writing is interesting enough, but with these two it turns into a hilarious and engaging conversation. Plus, Hunter has a bunch of great ghost stories that you won't want to miss.

Then I took a turn tipping pints with Jason and I had a blast. We covered a lot of ground, including my writing and podcasting work over the years. Highlights include The Purple Goldfish Project, my 24 blog, Dark Dossier magazine and the birth of the Monster Men.  We also talk about a lot of horror movies and I tell a few stories about some of the ghostly places I have explored, including infamous Danvers State Hospital and Lunatic Asylum. It's a pretty funny conversation and I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks to Jason for having us on. Please check out Jason Brant's books and support his new show. 

Monster Men Ep. 37: Hats Off To John Carpenter

On this episode of the Monster Men video podcast, we pay tribute to John Carpenter, a true legend of film making and the horror genre. After all, this is the guy who gave us Michael Myers, Snake Plissken and a healthy fear of foggy nights. He also introduced Jamie Lee Curtis to the world.

John Carpenter has made some of the most classic horror and action movies of all time. They include such all-time favorites as HALLOWEEN, HALLOWEEN 2, THE THING, THE FOG, PRINCE OF DARKNESS and THEY LIVE, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK and ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13. 

In this show we focus mainly on his films from the 70's and 80's, but his body of work goes well beyond that era. What's your favorite Carpenter movie... and why? 



The Monster Men Video Podcast covers horror, the paranormal, Sci-fi and other pop culture topics with a sense of humor. Horror movies, TV and book reviews, paranormal investigations, true ghost stories, urban legends and UFOs are all fair game. 

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Happy Valentine's Day

I just wanted to take a moment and send some love to everyone who watches and supports the Monster Men video podcast. Thank you and we love ya.

I don't know what says "I love you" better than a Monster Men Zombie Valentine. It's an undying love. Have a great day. 

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For some great horror talk, book and movie reviews along with ghosts, UFOs and anything else that goes bump in the night, check out the Monster Men Video Podcast hosted by me and horror author Hunter Shea. Episodes are posted here on Back in Jack and on Hunter's blog as well. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel; MonsterMen13.

Monster Men Ep. 36: Ketchum, Hoax Hunters and More

It’s a new Monster Men video podcast featuring a review of the grim horror novel The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum. A renowned horror author, Ketchum has been called the scariest man in America by Stephen King. Then we discuss the Hoax Hunters comic book series, about a very unique paranormal reality TV show. Plus, an interview with our buddy Anthony Ventarola, internet radio host, horror fan and part time UFO hunter. You won't want to miss this one. 


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Missing: The Monster Men

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Monster Men Ep. 22: The Pez Episode

It's a spooky and sweet episode of Monster Men as we take on Pez. First I recount my visit to the Pez HQ in Orange, CT and then Hunter and I showcase some cool Halloween and horror themed Pez dispensers. We also sample some Pez flavors that you may not even know exist.

When Horror Met Funny: Monster Men Ep. 15

Some of the best horror movies are also kinda funny and some of the best comedies are rooted in the horror genre. On this episode of the Monster Men Video Podcast, Hunter and Jack talk about some movies that just might make you laugh just as hard as you scream. Some favorites include "Young Frankenstein", "An American Werewolf in London", "Ghostbusters", "Fright Night", "Zombieland" and "Shawn of the Dead".

We Love The Walking Dead

As the second season of The Walking Dead picks back up, the Monster Men set the mood by discussing both the TV show and the comic books. They are both great, and while they are similar, there are several significant differences. So get your Zombie on and check out the latest episode of the Monster Men video podcast.

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Monster Men Ep 10: Chiller Theatre 2011 Review

Elvira, Dr. Zaius, Jaws, Michael Myers, Freddy and a mini Human Centipede all with Hunter & Jack in the same place at once? It's the 2011 Chiller Theatre Convention episode, including tons of photos, stories and celebrity sightings.

Monster Men Ep 9: Halloween-a-Palooza 2011

A look back at Halloween 2011: Possibly the funniest episode of Monster Men so far... Fan submitted Halloween photos past and present are featured, along with some funny stories about our favorite holiday. Plus, the debut of The Mini Monsters and the unveiling of the new Monster Men logo by Jerry Mulcahy.