Podcasts
Podcast: The Show Where They Talk About Monsters
Presented by The Center for Monster Studies at the Arts Division, UC Santa Cruz
If you’re a fan of classic horror, gothic horror, and folklore, then this is the monster podcast for you!
Join host Mike Halekakis and monster expert Michael Chemers, Professor and Chair, Department of Performance, Play, & Design, 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.
Hear the latest episode as Mike and Doc interview Oscar-winning director, animator, writer and Chief Creative Officer of Pixar, Pete Docter. Docter wrote and directed some of your favorite Pixar movies including Inside Out, Up, Soul, and, discussed in detail here in the interview, Monsters, Inc.