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The Monsters That Made Us

Dan Colón and Mike Manzi

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/34d. Total Eps: 63

Welcome to The Monsters That Made Us! Join “The Invisible Dan" Colón and “Monster Mike" Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monsters series.

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16/08/2026
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The Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018)

Season 2 · Episode 13

Friday, October 25, 2024 • Duration 01:14:14

In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” head back to ancient Egypt for one last ride with the Scorpion King! Join them as they discuss their experience working through Universal’s first Universal Monsters spin-off franchise and how it did (or didn’t) live up to expectations, as well as its final installment, its new lead actor, and why The Scorpion King: Book of Souls is arguably the best of the Scorpion King sequels. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

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The Mummy (2017)

Season 2 · Episode 11

Friday, September 27, 2024 • Duration 01:59:29

Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they say hello and goodbye to Universal’s short-lived Dark Universe. In this episode, they discuss the origins of 2017’s The Mummy, its evolution into a launching pad for an enormous shared cinematic universe, the tumultuous early stages of its production, the brilliant action set pieces, the horrifying mummy moments, the questionable casting decisions, and why, despite its flaws, they still wish they had gotten to see more of the Dark Universe! If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

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The Scorpion King (2002)

Season 2 · Episode 4

Friday, January 26, 2024 • Duration 01:26:40

In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” go WAY BACK to about 3,000 B.C. to witness the rise of the legendary Scorpion King! Join them as they discuss the first Universal Monster spin-off, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s debut as a leading man, the terrific practical effects, the horror roots of director Chuck Russell and co-star Kelly Hu, and why, despite leaving the monsters behind, The Scorpion King still succeeds as a pulpy, throwback, Conan the Barbarian rip-off by playing to everyone’s strengths and not taking itself too seriously. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

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The Mummy Returns (2001)

Season 2 · Episode 3

Friday, December 29, 2023 • Duration 01:39:54

Nearly a decade after the events of The Mummy, Imhotep is back, Rick and Evy have a kid, and they’re all searching for the secret resting place of the fabled Scorpion King! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they travel back to Egypt, then to London, then back to Egypt to discuss all the twists and turns and Stephen Sommers action crammed into 2001’s The Mummy Returns! If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

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The Mummy (1999)

Season 2 · Episode 2

Friday, November 24, 2023 • Duration 02:14:53

It’s time for more mummy action as “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” discuss one of the biggest films of 1999! Join them as they dive into the 10+ years of The Mummy‘s development, including the various concepts from some well-known horror icons, plus some alternate casting choices, the genius blend of traditional practical effects with state-of-the-art digital effects, the similarities and differences between this film and its 1932 counterpart, and how The Mummy reinforces the idea that the Universal Monsters can truly be made to suit any genre. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

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Dracula (1979)

Season 2 · Episode 1

Friday, October 27, 2023 • Duration 01:34:32

“The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” have returned from the grave to talk more Universal Monsters! Join them as they sink their teeth into 1979’s Dracula, starring Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier and Donald Pleasance! They revisit the original play, which served as the basis for this film, much like Tod Browning’s original film, and discuss how the two films compare, plus Frank Langella’s unique approach to the title role, Donald Pleasance’s scene-stealing techniques, the incredible practical effects, the wasted Renfield, the influences this film may have had on a certain other Dracula film, and so much more! If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

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The Creature Walks Among Us (1956)

Season 1 · Episode 32

Friday, May 26, 2023 • Duration 01:29:11

In the season 1 finale, we’re heading back to the Sunshine State for one last Gill-man adventure! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they discuss the new Gill-man suit (and his clothes!), why so much of the underwater footage looks familiar, and why, despite a script that’s padded with a lot of science talk, philosophical nature vs nurture stuff, too many doctors, and a superfluous love triangle (or square?), the Gill-man still makes The Creature Walks Among Us a worthwhile adventure. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

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Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955)

Season 1 · Episode 31

Friday, April 28, 2023 • Duration 01:29:08

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Gill-Man mayhem to bring you Abbott and Costello’s final monster movie! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they dive back into the the world of horror comedy for the iconic comedy team’s encounter with the mummy! They talk about Marie Windsor’s electrifying performance, the multitude of Batman connections in the cast, the incredible dance troupes showcased in this one, and why, unfortunately, none of it really makes up for all the stale jokes and that horrible mummy suit. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

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Revenge of the Creature (1955)

Season 1 · Episode 30

Friday, March 31, 2023 • Duration 01:47:12

Remember to pack plenty of sunscreen because “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” are heading down to the Ocean Harbor Oceanarium in sunny Florida to check out their latest attraction: the Gill-Man! Join them as they discuss more similarities to King Kong and Jaws, shooting entirely in Florida, the changes to the Gill-Man suit, the new Gill-Man actor, why Helen Dobson ranks among the best of the Universal Monsters heroines, and a certain Hollywood icon who made their first film appearance in Revenge of the Creature! If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

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Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

Season 1 · Episode 29

Friday, February 24, 2023 • Duration 01:46:12

All aboard! In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” cruise deep into the Amazon in search of a creature which may bridge the evolutionary gap between man and fish! Join them as they discuss the Gill-man’s painstaking design process, the narrative similarities to King Kong, the breathtaking underwater photography, and why Creature from the Black Lagoon is unquestionably one of the all-time great monster movies. Check out the original Gill-man test suit here! If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

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