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The Thatcher Method - Episode 39 - 5/20/16 May 20, 2016

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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

Jose Fernandez of Ironhead Studio - Episode 38 - 5/13/16 May 13, 2016

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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.

"Live From MonsterPalooza Part 2: Shawn Nagle Loves Monkeys" - Episode 37 - 5/5/16 May 06, 2016

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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.

"Live From MonsterPalooza Part 1: The Godfather of Gore, Tom Savini" - Episode 36 - 4/29/16 Apr 29, 2016

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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!

The Immortal Show - Episode 35 - 4/15/16 Apr 15, 2016

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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!

The Hodge Podge/Potpourri Show - Episode 34 - 4/8/16 Apr 08, 2016

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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!

The Definitive "Steve Johnson Reads From His Book" Episode - Episode 33 - 3/25/16 Mar 25, 2016

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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!

"Shannon Shea Reads From I'm Rubber, You're Glue" - Episode 31 - 3/18/16 Mar 18, 2016

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On this episode of CreatureGeek, Frank and Len welcome back one of our favorite guests, Shannon Shea. Shannon reads from his book "I'm Rubber, You're Glue." Think of it as a mini audiobook! If you like this and want hear more, look for the book on Amazon and anywhere else finer makeup books are sold. Also, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and toss us a few bucks to keep things rolling!

"An Evening With Jimmy 2 Eggs" - Episode 30 - 3/11/16 Mar 11, 2016

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On this episode of CreatureGeek, Frank and Len welcome Senior Model maker and workshop manager at Aardman Animations. Jimmy2Eggs AKA James Young. James has worked on Award winning films like Wallace and Gromit the Curse of the Were-rabbit, Pirates and a band of misfits and the Shaun the Sheep the movie. He is currently working on Nick Parks' newest film "Early Man". Also, Frank and Len answer listener email and thank our Patrons! Head on over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and toss us a few bucks to keep things rolling!

"Exploring the Art of Mike Hill" - Episode 29 - 2/26/16 Feb 26, 2016

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It's a special third episode of CreatureGeek for February - thanks to our wonderful Patreon supporters for making it happen! On this episode, Frank and Len welcome the amazing Mike Hill, a phenomenal sculptor and artist who has created amazingly life-like sculptures of not only some of the most iconic creatures and actors in Hollywood history, but also sculptures of the iconic makeup artists (such as Rick Baker and Frank Pierce) who made those creatures possible. Thanks to your support we are doing THREE eps a month instead of TWO! Head on over to http://www.patreon.com/creaturegeek and throw us a few bucks to keep this wagon train a rolling.

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