Superfantastic
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA podcast about horror movies and the people that make them. Each episode covers a different film with a guest once monthly. Also home to Superchantastic a show about Chris Chan and Askew a monthly show about the films of Kevin Smith.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Superfantastic: Silent Night Deadly Night (84)
December 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIt's the Holiday season and that means it's time for the (mostly) annual holiday episode. This year it is the Christmas cult classic Silent Night Deadly Night. We talk the history of the film and it's impact on holiday horror. We also discuss the future of the show.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Jason Takes Manhattan W/ Austin from If You Catch My Grift
October 12, 2023 23:46 - 2 hours - 74.9 MBIt's Friday the 13th and we are back with another episode about Jason Voorhees. This time it's Part 8 Jason Takes Manhattan. The least accurately titled film in the series. The guest is Austin from If You Catch My Grift. We cover this history of the film and the multiple ways it could have been a better movie.
Superfantastic: Jason Goes To Hell (w/ Jason Donnelly)
January 13, 2023 20:57 - 2 hours - 274 MBIt's Friday the 13th and we are talking about New Line Cinema's first Friday, Jason Goes To Hell. The guest is my long time frind Jason Donnelly. We talk the history of this movie and attempt to make sense of the plot.
Superfantastic: Shaun of the Dead (w/ Ziggy Haim)
October 31, 2022 00:37 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThe first episode of season 4. After a year off the show returns. This time we are talking about the horror comedy classic Shaun of the Dead. The guest is professional wrestler Ziggy Haim.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: The Burning (w/Austin from If You Catch My Grift)
September 20, 2021 05:17 - 2 hours - 156 MBWe are rounding out the summer camp series with The Burning. The guest for this episode is Austin from the podcast If You Catch My Grift. We break down the history of the movie and how it launched the careers of some of the most successful and questionable people in the entertainment industry.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Jason Lives w/ Matt Westhead
August 13, 2021 04:28 - 2 hours - 129 MBIt's Friday the 13th and this time we are talking about a movie that is the favorite of the series for many people, Part 6 Jason Lives. The guest is as always for Friday the 13th shows in Matt Westhead. We dive into the history of this movie and how it changed not only the Friday the 13th franchise but horror in general.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Sleepaway Camp (w/ Ed from PodVanDam)
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis time we are talking about one of the most unique horror films of the 80's. It is a campground slasher with a twist ending that most people are aware of now that we are almost 40 years past its release, Sleepaway Camp. The guest is Ed from PodVanDam and Superchantastic. We try to make sense of the story and figure out if it is problematic or just a little misguided.
Askew: The Films of Kevin Smith - Clerks The Animated Series
June 17, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 139 MBWe're back with episode number three. We are talking about the short lived Clerks cartoon. The guests this time are Kyle aka @KyleNotGuile and Joe Sposto aka Leonard F Chikarason. We talk about what went into getting this show on TV and why it was only there for a very short time. Has some of it aged poorly? Why yes, yes it has. The thing is the stuff that hasn't is still really funny. We talk about our favorite things from each episode and the things that don't fly in 2021.
Superchantastic: 2009 part 3 (G4, Liquid Chris, Kacey)
June 01, 2021 03:08 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis time we are talking about July August and September of 2009. Chris gets another moment of fame courtesy of Chris Hardwick and G4 when a video appears on Web Soup. Chris humps his PS3 to get his Playstation network access back. The saga of Liquid Chris begins and the Sing Star challenge goes down.
Superfantastic: Update
May 16, 2021 04:08 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBHave you wondered where the shows have been, give this short episode a listen for the details.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: April Fools Day (21)
April 01, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBThis time we're talking about April Fools Day. Continuing the holiday theme we started this year with MBV in Feb. Trying out a new format with no guest and more clips.
Superchantastic: 2009 part 2 (Ivy, Vanessa Hudgens, Opie & Anthony)
March 15, 2021 01:44 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBWe're back and this time we find out about Chris' new girlfriend Ivy and cheating on her with Vanessa Hudgens. Chris also hits the radar of Opie & Anthony which goes exactly like you think it would. There were a few audio issues with this episode. I tried to clean them up as much as possible.
Askew: The Films of Kevin Smith - Mallrats
February 19, 2021 06:03 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe're back with episode number two and this time we're talking about Mallrats. The guests for this episode are Pat from PodVanDam and Kit Parsons aka Magnum CK. We dive into the story of how this movie was brought to life and how different the end product was from the original vision. We talk about our favorite things from the film and if any of us were able to see the damn sailboat.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: My Bloody Valentine (81)
February 12, 2021 04:21 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBThis time it's February and we're talking about the holiday classic My Bloody Valentine. The guest is Ed Battes. We dig deep into the story of how this film was made and what it took to bring Harry Warden and Valentine Bluffs to our screens. Find out how this movie is somehow linked to both Friday the 13th and Mr. Rogers. We also talk about the MPAA and why they targeted this movie.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Blair Witch Project (w/ Trevor Charity)
January 21, 2021 05:07 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThis time we are talking about a movie that was inescapable in 1999 the Blair Witch Project. Fueled by a viral marketing campaign this shaky found footage film captivated some and infuriated others. It also for better or worse inspired endless copycat films. Learn what was real and what was not.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Blair Witch Project w/ Trevor Charity
January 21, 2021 05:07 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThis time we are talking about a movie that was inescapable in 1999 the Blair Witch Project. Fueled by a viral marketing campaign this shaky found footage film captivated some and infuriated others. It also for better or worse inspired endless copycat films. Learn what was real and what was not.
Askew: The Films of Kevin Smith - Clerks
January 15, 2021 05:39 - 2 hours - 135 MBThe first episode of a new series on the Superfantastic feed covering most of the movies Kevin Smith has made. This time we are covering his first film Clerks with the mysterious benefactor Josh Goldstein and Jonah from PodVanDam. We talk about what the film means to each of us and cover everything that went in to making this little B&W film exist. It's a story filled with risks being taken, lucky breaks and lots of funny shit along the way.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Gremlins (w/ Pat Franklin)
December 23, 2020 16:02 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIt's December so it's time for our Christmas episode. This year we are covering my favorite Christmas movie Gremlins. Pat from PodVanDam is the guest. We answer all the important questions like Is Gremlins a Christmas movie? Is Gremlins a horror movie? What do Megatron, Three Dog Night, Slimer and The Grimace all have to do with this movie? Find out the answers to all of that and more in this episode.
Superchantastic: 2009 part 1( Miyamoto, Julaaay, Blue Spike )
December 15, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBWe're back with a slightly new format. In this episode Chris is in talks with Nintendo to develop a Sonichu game. He has a new lady in his life Julie who ends up in some danger and Chris tries to save her. He takes a road trip to Cleveland and finds out a big secret about his gal pal Julie.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Friday the 13th The Final Chapter (w/Matt Westhead)
November 13, 2020 06:09 - 2 hours - 133 MBIt's Friday the 13th and there's no better time to cover what might be the greatest film in the franchise, Part 4: The Final Chapter. The guest is the biggest Friday the 13th fan I know Matt Westhead. He and his wife Angie had a Friday the 13th themed wedding! We cover everything that went into bringing this chapter to life and talk about our favorite and least favorite moments in the film. Hear what two famous TV critics thought of the film at the time(disliked is an understatement)and why ...
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Lucio Fulci's The Beyond (w/ Jason R Donnelly)
October 31, 2020 07:23 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThis time we are talking about the fever dream gore fest from Lucio Fulci, The Beyond. The guest is Jason R Donnelly and we dive into Fulci's life and history. They Beyond is a film that while filled with A level gore is also a bit of an art film. It's also a haunted house film which fits perfectly with releasing it on Halloween.
Superchantastic: Peter Jackson Might Be a Little Pervert Man (Meet The Feebles)
October 06, 2020 13:48 - 1 hour - 112 MBThis episode we're taking a break from talking about Chris Chan to talk about a movie we both love. Meet The Feebles is a dirty puppet movie made by Peter Jackson before he was famous for making movies where even the trees walk. There is also some talk about Chris and we think Christine would like this movie if she saw it.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: The Thing 82 (w/ Trevor Charity)
September 23, 2020 23:07 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis time we're talking about the special effects masterpiece from John Carpenter, "The Thing" with Trevor Charity. We cover everything from the initial development with Tobe Hooper writing to the eventual release and how it impacted those involved. Oh yeah and the next level effects that still don't look dated in 2020.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: The Thing (82) w/ Trevor Charity
September 23, 2020 23:07 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis time we're talking about the special effects masterpiece from John Carpenter, "The Thing" with Trevor Charity. We cover everything from the initial development with Tobe Hooper writing to the eventual release and how it impacted those involved. Oh yeah and the next level effects that still don't look dated in 2020.
Superchantastic: Giant Sized Episode (Sonichu 7, 8 and 9)
August 17, 2020 23:37 - 2 hours - 145 MBIn this episode we're covering three Sonichu comics. They are issues 7, 8, and 9. Holy shit this gets greasy. At this point Chris has made most of his characters 18 and you can guess why. In issue 9 we get an education on dating from Chris who is clearly an expert!
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Halloween 78 (w/ John Thorne)
August 01, 2020 00:02 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis time we're diving into John Carpenter's Halloween. We cover everything good and bad about one of the greatest horror films ever made. We talk about horror legends who passed on the chance to be in it and the careers it made for many of the cast and crew. What do Damon Wayans and Al Quaeda have to do with Halloween? Listen and find out.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Halloween (78) w/ John Thorne
August 01, 2020 00:02 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis time we're diving into John Carpenter's Halloween. We cover everything good and bad about one of the greatest horror films ever made. We talk about horror legends who passed on the chance to be in it and the careers it made for many of the cast and crew. What do Damon Wayans and Al Quaeda have to do with Halloween? Listen and find out.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: John Carpenter (w/ John Thorne)
June 21, 2020 21:36 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis time we are talking about one of the greats in horror movie history, John Carpenter. My guest for this episode is AIW owner and horror fan John Thorne. We talk about the career, films and legacy of the man that gave us Halloween, They Live, Big Trouble in Little China and almost gave us John Carpenter's Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Superchantastic: 2008 Part 3 (Cwcki, Panda Halo, Max Mandu)
June 03, 2020 17:53 - 1 hour - 81 MBWe're closing out 2008. This time we cover the birth of the Cwcki, a Chris Q&A, Panda Halo and the recent appearance Sonichu made on Leftovers Tonight with poor Max Mandu.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Night of the Creeps
May 25, 2020 16:20 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBThrill Me! We're talking about Fred Dekker and Night of the Creeps with Ed from PodVanDam. We talk about Fred's career and how Robocop effectively ended it. We talk the best and worst of a film we both love and Ed's pitch for us to make a sequel.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Night of the Creeps (w/ PodVanDam's Ed)
May 25, 2020 16:20 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBThrill Me! We're talking about Fred Dekker and Night of the Creeps with Ed from PodVanDam. We talk about Fred's career and how Robocop effectively ended it. We talk the best and worst of a film we both love and Ed's pitch for us to make a sequel.
Horror Movies: Ghostbusters (w/ Justin Summers)
May 02, 2020 05:30 - 2 hours - 126 MBWe're talking Ghostbusters with Justin Summers. More comedy- horror than horror-comedy it's the first exposure to horror for a generation of kids. We talk about what could have been and what was. Find out how John Candy, Grace Jones and Ron Jeremy are connected to this film
Horror Movies: Ghostbusters
May 02, 2020 05:30 - 2 hours - 126 MBWe're talking Ghostbusters with Justin Summers. More comedy- horror than horror-comedy it's the first exposure to horror for a generation of kids. We talk about what could have been and what was. Find out how John Candy, Grace Jones and Ron Jeremy are connected to this film
Horror Movies: Cannibal Holocaust
April 17, 2020 01:40 - 1 hour - 244 MBA movie that has been banned in over 50 countries. Ruggero Deodato's shock masterpiece is our film this time. Josh Goldstein and I talk about the making of and backlash to its release. Thought to be a snuff film by many we discuss the influence this film had on the found footage genre and its place in horror history.
Horror Movies: Cannibal Holocaust (w/ Josh Goldstein)
April 17, 2020 01:40 - 1 hour - 244 MBA movie that has been banned in over 50 countries. Ruggero Deodato's shock masterpiece is our film this time. Josh Goldstein and I talk about the making of and backlash to its release. Thought to be a snuff film by many we discuss the influence this film had on the found footage genre and its place in horror history.
Superchantastic: 2008 Part 2 (Robert Simmons, Blanca Weiss, JK Productions)
March 29, 2020 15:21 - 59 minutes - 38 MBAs we continue with 2008 big things happen for Chris. He meets his biggest fan, a company wants to make a Sonichu video game and he finds a sweetheart! There's no way anything could go wrong, right?
Superfantastic Classic: Josh Goldstein
March 25, 2020 17:52 - 2 hours - 102 MBSuperfantastic the way it used to be.... 3 hours long. The guest this time is Josh Goldstein. We talk about our favorite movies, wrestling, Tv, his love of Chicago Wednesdays and how OZ may be the best TV show ever.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Dawn of the Dead Pt. 2 - (1978)
February 29, 2020 16:20 - 1 hour - 117 MBWe're back for part two and finally talking about the movie! We dive into the development, filming and eventual release of the film. We're talking drunk zombies, the actual national guard and outlaw biker gangs. Grab yourself an Iron City, a Primanti Bros sandwich and avoid that X rating!
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Dawn of the Dead Pt. 2 - 78 (w/ Tom Troll)
February 29, 2020 16:20 - 1 hour - 117 MBWe're back for part two and finally talking about the movie! We dive into the development, filming and eventual release of the film. We're talking drunk zombies, the actual national guard and outlaw biker gangs. Grab yourself an Iron City, a Primanti Bros sandwich and avoid that X rating!
Horror Movies: Dawn of the Dead Pt. 1 -George Romero (w/ Tom Troll)
February 27, 2020 05:05 - 52 minutes - 120 MBThe guest for this episode is Tom Troll and we are talking about Dawn of the Dead. In part one we talk about George Romero. We dive into his relationship with Western PA, his creation of an entire horror subgenre and talk about all the films he made during his 40+ year career.
Horror Movies: Dawn of the Dead Pt. 1 -George Romero
February 27, 2020 05:05 - 52 minutes - 120 MBThe guest for this episode is Tom Troll and we are talking about Dawn of the Dead. In part one we talk about George Romero. We dive into his relationship with Western PA, his creation of an entire horror subgenre and talk about all the films he made during his 40+ year career.
Superchantastic: 2008 Part One
January 28, 2020 19:23 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIn this episode we cover Sonichu issues 5 and 6. Chris writes off Sarah Hammer and writes in Megan Schroeder as well as his dead dog Patti. We talk about the many reasons Chris was banned from the game place and church We discover Ed has a deep hatred for a long running comic strip.
Superchantastic: Q&A
December 29, 2019 17:27 - 41 minutes - 95.6 MBWe are closing out the year answering listener questions with our guest Jonah from PodVanDam. Find out what we think will happen to Chris after his mom dies and what the un-clit is.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Black Christmas (1974)
December 25, 2019 03:53 - 56 minutes - 129 MBWe're talking About Bob Clark's holiday classic...No not that one, Black Christmas. The groundbreaking 1974 movie pushed boundaries and dared to do things other movies weren't. We talk all the good and bad of Black Christmas and some of Bob's other films.
Superchantastic Episode 4: Megan Schroeder and Parappa the Rapper
November 21, 2019 21:32 - 58 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode we learn about Chris' love for Megan Schroeder and his attempt to win her heart and a Parappa the Rapper contest. Chris explains to Encyclopedia Dramatica why he's not a stalker.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Tom Troll
October 25, 2019 16:41 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBThis time the guest is Tom Troll. Tom was on the 2nd episode of Superfantastic and loves horror movies. We talk about all his favorite things in horror including some questionable choices. We also talk about Troma, Full Moon and our love for horror comedy.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Ed Kody - PodVanDam
October 16, 2019 15:28 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThis episode is with my co-host for SuperChantastic Ed Kody. We talk about the 3 horror movies he likes and why Robocop 3 killed a man's career.
Superchantastic Episode 3
October 11, 2019 05:28 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBIn this episode we cover Sonichu issues 2,3 and 4 along with the issue Chris had with Encyclopedia Dramatica and his first encounters with trolls. We also dive into his love of Axe body spray.
Superchantastic
October 11, 2019 05:28 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBIn this episode we cover Sonichu issues 2,3 and 4 along with the issue Chris had with Encyclopedia Dramatica and his first encounters with trolls. We also dive into his love of Axe body spray.
Superfantastic Horror Movies: Danhausen
October 03, 2019 16:11 - 50 minutes - 44.3 MBThe first episode of the October horror movie series is with Danhausen. We talk about what got him into horror films and how it has influenced what he does in wrestling. We go over his top 5 horror films and many others A lot of surprise guests pop in at the end.