CreatureGeek

Frank and I are two dings dongs talking into in a mic. We chat more about biz battles, showing up on time, upcoming conventions and the biggest hit of the summer, Stranger Things! If you're digging this show, please head over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and support us with a few bucks. Also, thanks to our sponsor ScotteVest! Please use our affiliate link (in the comments) and use the code CREATUREGEEK to get 20% off your order! Thanks for listening!

On this episode of CreatureGeek, Frank and I talk to SFX designer, illustrator, storyboard and concept artist Miles Teves. Miles shares some of his stories about working with Rob Bottin, his time at Stan Winston Studios and more. Thanks for listening! If you're digging this show, please head over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and support us with a few bucks.

This episode of Creaturegeek, Frank and I talk with Rick "The Little Wood Chopper" Lazzarini of The Character Shop. Rick talks about his work on the Ghostbusters reboot and also the lack of credit for it. Rick gives us some great insight into the behind-the-scenes of the behind-the-scenes. Thanks for listening! If you're digging this show, please head over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and support us with a few bucks.

On this episode, Frank and I welcome special effects guru Frank Langley. Frank is a puppeteer whose work includes the infamous Team America: World Police. Frank shares plenty of great stories and talks about some of his new projects, including Yamasong. If you're digging this show, please head over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and support us with a few bucks. Thanks for listening!

On this episode, the first of July (on the first of July) Frank and I welcome special effects legend THE Rick Baker. If you're not aware of Rick Baker, you should be! He's worked on so many iconic shows including Star Wars, Harry and The Hendersons, Men in Black, American Werewolf in London and many, many more. Frank and I are honored to have him on the show. Enjoy it! If you're digging this show, please head over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and support us with a few bucks. Thanks for listening!

We welcome SFX special costume designer Doug Stewart to this episode of Creaturegeek. We chat about adding brown to a costume and how to age a garment to look realistic. It's a fascinating discussion with another seasoned pro! If you are enjoying the show, head over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and support us with a few bucks. We are short of our monthly goal that brings you an extra show every month. So head on over to our Patreon, pledge a few bucks and help us get to three or more shows per month. Thanks for listening!

On this episode of CreatureGeek, Frank and I talk about a variety of topics first and foremost the argument to reboot and remake in Hollywood. We chat about the trend of making costumes cosplayable. And how editing can make or break a trailer. If you are enjoying the show, head over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and support us with a few bucks. Thanks for listening!

On this our 40th(!) show, Frank and I take a break from talking about the art of makeup and SFX and talk about the art of actually running a successful business. This is a must hear if you are thinking of striking out on your own creatively. There is a lot of talk about getting paid, contracts and the overall self-doubt that pervades every creative person's mind. If you are enjoying the show, head over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and support us with a few bucks.

On this episode (our longest show ever), we chat with director/producer/writer/puppeteer Kirk Thatcher. Kirk shares some wine with us and talks about his wacky route from making molds and creatures to directing next to legends like Leonard Nimoy, hanging out in the editing room with George Lucas and working closely with Jim Henson. It's an episode full of great stories. If you like this show and want to hear more, please support us at www.patreon.com/creaturegeek

If you went to see Captain America Civil War this past weekend, you saw the work of this week's guest, Jose Fernandez. In fact, if you've seen a number of blockbusters like Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Amazing Spider Man, Hellboy or Tron Legacy, you've seen his work and the work of his company IronHead Studio. If you are enjoying the show, head over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and support us with a few bucks.

In this, our second live episode from MonsterPalooza 2016, Frank and I chat with resin model kit sculptor, Shawn Nagle of Nagleworks. Shawn chats about his foray into the industry, his history with companies like Marvel, McFarlane Toys, NECA and Diamond. Frank also outs Shawns strange obsession with monkeys. If you are enjoying the show and you like more shows like this, head over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and support us with a few bucks. Enjoy the show! Thanks to MonsterPalooza for having us as guests.

Frank and I record our first live show from MonsterPalooza 2016. Our guest is the Godfather of Gore, the legendary Tom Savini. Tom chats with us about his acting and directing experience and of course about his makeup career. Also, his peg system. Don't know what that is? Listen in! Also, thanks to our many Patreon supporters for not only allowing me (Len) to get to Monsterpalooza, but also for your continued support. If you are enjoying the show, head over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and support us with a few bucks. Enjoy the show!

Frank and Len welcome guests Andrew Freeman and George Frangadakis of Immortal Masks. Frank adds some "apple juice" to the mix and we chat about the creative process, what prospective artists should be working on if they want to work with a company like Immortal, and how a little strip club taught George everything he needed to know about running a business. Once again, this episode enters a NSFW realm, so if there are sensitive ears nearby, maybe listen on your headphones. In any event, if you like the show, please consider heading over to our Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek) and throwing us some bucks. We will see you LIVE at Monsterpalooza, coming up next week!

Frank and I record a "real time" episode this week. For the first time, we actually recorded this episode this week, instead of weeks ahead. This is one of our first Hodge Podge/Potpourri shows. On this ep, we chat about The Witch, Batman V Superman, Daredevil, orange blood and a lot more! If you like the show, please consider heading over to our Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek) and throwing us some bucks. See you at Monsterpalooza later this month!

Frank and Len welcome back Steve Johnson who does an interpretative reading from his yet-to-be-published memoir. You've never heard a story about the creation of Slimer until you've heard this story. If you like the show, please consider heading over to our Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek) and throwing us some bucks. NOTE: This episode is very NSFW. Please use headphones or earbuds if you are within earshot of sensitive ears. Otherwise, enjoy!