Explore every episode of the podcast Twisted Metal Kompanion
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview with Morgan Douglas, "Young Kelly" | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:55:56 | |
I'm joined by Morgan Douglas who plays "Young Kelly" on S2 of Twisted Metal! Morgan shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming her episodes, the looks of the sets, and her love of SFX makeup! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Katherine East, "Frostbite" | 26 Aug 2025 | 01:01:06 | |
I spoke with Katherine East about her original character Frostbite. She shared how she overcame some challenges in acting, traveling the world and how she came up with Frostbite’s voice! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: 1x10 "SHNGRLA" Commentary | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:49:50 | |
| Twisted Metal: 1x09 "R04DK11" | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:56:20 | |
| Twisted Metal: 1x08 "EV3L1N" | 28 Jul 2025 | 01:10:40 | |
We get the backstory of John and his relationship with Evelin while in the present time, his partnership with Quiet is questioned. We also discuss the Holymen and the casting of Jason Mantzoukas as Preacher! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: 1x07 "NUTH0US" | 20 Jul 2025 | 01:32:24 | |
John and Quiet make a pit stop and we talk about all of the familiar faces from the games, and delve into Sweet Tooth's backstory. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Creek Wilson, "Mr. Slam" | 20 Jul 2025 | 00:38:06 | |
Creek Wilson, a jack of all trades, joins the pod and shares his early influences in country music and how he was almost signed, fan interactions at cons and hjs experience on Twisted Metal as Mr. Slam! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: 1x06 "DRVTHRU" | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:36:45 | |
It's the Astral Burger episode! We learn more about Quiet and Loud's backstory, get more time with John and Quiet learning about each other, and some great moments with characters like Tobin, Kerwin, and Zachary! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| S2 Updates, Images and Trailer | 10 Jul 2025 | 01:18:29 | |
The final trailer is here! We discussed and analyzed much of the sequences, the new images, and the new episode schedule. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: 1x05 "CRZSRDS" | 07 Jul 2025 | 01:40:18 | |
We finally reached the halfway point of Season 1 and most of the characters are exactly where you want them. We talked about the lawmen, the haggard loner, and Stu deciding to join forces with Sweet Tooth. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: 1x04 "WHZDARE" | 28 Jun 2025 | 01:12:20 | |
| Interview with Billy Slaughter, "Kerwin" | 16 May 2025 | 01:12:47 | |
We're joined by Billy Slaughter who plays "Kerwin" in episode 106! Having been in over +100 projects, Billy shares some of those stories including one with Sir Anthony Hopkins. Billy also shares behind-the-scene stories from filming his sequences at Astral World. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: Season 2 Episodes 8-9 Commentary | 24 Aug 2025 | 01:45:26 | |
| Twisted Metal Season 2 Updates | 26 Apr 2025 | 00:44:03 | |
We're joined by Real Radec to discuss the IGN article that gave us all of the goods! We have a release date, 11 new images and some great insight into some of the new characters. Read the full article at IGN. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| [Bonus] Interview with Nathan Tape, dir/writer of OFF RAMP (2023) | 30 Mar 2025 | 01:24:40 | |
We gave our thoughts on the indie film "Off Ramp" and had an extensive discussion with writer and director Nathan Tape about the making of his film. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Peg O'Keef, "Granny Dread" | 15 Oct 2024 | 01:02:35 | |
| S2 Casting Announcements | 15 Sep 2024 | 00:19:28 | |
We discussed the latest casting announcements for Season 2! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: 1x03 ”NTHLAW1” / Interview with Emma Frances “Bianca” | 21 Jun 2024 | 01:46:43 | |
In this episode we discussed the cold open which starts with a flashback of “the Fall” and later joined by Emma Frances who shares her experience on set filming that sequence. We delve into young Stone’s backstory and everything that happens at the DMV! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Angel Giuffria, "Tinker" | 17 Apr 2024 | 01:45:06 | |
I had such an educational conversation with Angel Giuffria about limb difference, her journey and her many prosthetics, cosplay, her experience filming Twisted Metal, and her latest project for Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. ES DFC: Call the A.D.A. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: 1x02 ”3RNCRCS” | 11 Mar 2024 | 01:18:21 | |
We're finally back with another episode review! We get into a little update with Season 2, my time hanging out with Diany Rodriguez and also introduce a new segment before we get into our discussion of episode 2, "3RNCRCS". Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Jude Weng, dir. of "NTHLAW1" and "CRZSRDS" | 12 Feb 2024 | 01:18:15 | |
We're joined by director Jude Weng who really gives us a look into her creative process in directing her episodes. Not only does she share which movie inspired her to get into filmmaking, she shares her experiences filming Lucky Hank, Quantum Leap, Finding 'Ohana, and Twisted Metal! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Diany Rodriguez, "Amber" | 03 Feb 2024 | 01:33:17 | |
We're joined by the "Jill of all trades", Diany Rodriguez, who plays "Amber". Diany shares what path she thought she was going to take before getting in acting, her experience during the SAG-AFTRA strike, booking a role in Twisted Metal and some behind-the-scenes stories! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Jared Bankens, "Agent Shepard" | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:47:38 | |
We're joined by Jared Bankens who plays "Agent Shepard" and doubled as "Calypso" on Twisted Metal. Jared also shares his experiences filming an upcoming called Off Ramp, working on Marvel's Venom, booking the role of Agent Shepard and behind-the-scene stories about some of your favorite moments! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Nikki Duval, Clare McConnell and Dan Beirne, "The Dolls" | 23 Aug 2025 | 01:00:46 | |
I'm joined by some of the most talented and hilarious bunch for The Dolls Takeover! Nikki Duval talks Workin' Moms and "Ashley", Clare McDonnell talks Murdoch Mysteries and handling a prop weapon on Twisted Metal, and Dan Beirne talks directing and his "Jeremy" scenes. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Tahj A. Vaughans, "Mike" | 20 Jan 2024 | 00:41:53 | |
Tahj A. Vaughans joins us for a discussion of Twisted Metal! He shares how he booked the role, his experiences filming and some insight into some of our favorite scenes! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with James Parnell, Supervising Sound Editor & Re-recording Mixer | 10 Oct 2023 | 01:00:10 | |
I'm joined by James Parnell who shares many insights into the process of sound editing and mixing of some of your favorite sequences! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Kitao Sakurai, Dir. of ”WLUDRV”, ”3RNCRCS”, ”RO4DK11” and ”SHNGRLA” | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:30:04 | |
If you enjoy pulling back the curtain and learning how things are done, you'll enjoy this interview with director and executive producer, Kitao Sakurai. He shares some insight on the world building, Sweet Tooth, John and Quiet bonding over Roadkill, and that epic vehicular battle scene at the graveyard! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: 1x01 ”WLUDRV” | 31 Aug 2023 | 01:14:28 | |
Kicking off our episode reviews, we talk about the characters introduced and the little bit that we learn about them through dialogue. We also introduce segments "the name game" where we'll discuss the episode title and whatever significance it may have and also "favorite needle drop"! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Liz Vastola, Costume Designer | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:47:09 | |
Liz Vastola joins me to discuss adapting the look of characters from the video games on to the screen. We talk about the main characters, looks of certain communities, and the decision for John Doe's Hi-C t-shirt. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Stacey Perry, Special Effects Makeup Dept Head | 07 Aug 2023 | 01:13:41 | |
For our first Twisted Metal interview, I reached out to speak with Stacey Perry to talk about many of the special effects makeup including the axe to Agent Stone's mouth, Loud's ear, Sweet Tooth's eye, Preacher's tattoos and most importantly, whatever was inside Mr. Slam's pants! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal Season 1 Recap | 31 Jul 2023 | 02:32:14 | |
Peter and Tyler are joined by Twisted Metal games experts Radec and Gamer JLee. They give their initial thoughts of the first season and have a spoilery discussion about the new Peacock series and compare the characters to their video game counterparts. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal at SDCC and Official Trailer Analysis | 24 Jul 2023 | 01:26:45 | |
Twisted Metal has been pretty busy leading up to it's upcoming release. We talk about the SAG-AFTRA strike, San Diego Comic Con, a New York Times article, a behind-the-scenes featurette and our breakdown of the official trailer. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Reaction to ”First Look of Sweet Tooth & John Doe” Clip and Photos | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:54:14 | |
We got a first look at Sweet Tooth and John Doe in a clip along with 8 new images! We discuss the clip and images and give an update on the Twisted Metal panel at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con on July 20th! | |||
| Announcement and Twisted Metal Teaser Trailer Breakdown | 30 May 2023 | 00:45:13 | |
After much consideration, we decided to start a separate feed for our coverage of the upcoming Twisted Metal series. | |||
| Interview with Michael James Shaw, "Axel" Part 1 | 19 Aug 2025 | 01:02:24 | |
I had an in-person interview with Michael James Shaw over dinner and he couldn't be more transparent. Michael opened up about family, highs and lows in life, the arts, many of his previous work and about his characters Mercer (The Walking Dead), and Axel (Twisted Metal S2). Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: Season 2 Episodes 6-7 Commentary | 18 Aug 2025 | 01:38:56 | |
So much to talk about! We take a little break from the chaos to mourn a character, stop by Twisted Metal High and learn about everyone's wishes? Halfway through Season 2 and we're as puzzled with the direction as we were at the start! What does that mean for "Quon" that John made his own wish? How much an advantage does Mayhem have now that she's driving Quatro? Tune in and hear some of our theories going forward. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Jon Daly, "Emperor" | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:40:23 | |
We're joined by Jon Daly who played the Emperor in 204 "LZGTBZY"! Jon discusses his early inspirations in comedy and some of his previous work such as The Donor Party (with Patty Guggenheim), History of the World: Part II and Fallout. Jon also shares booking Twisted Metal and and his experience filming on set. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: Season 2 Episodes 4-5 Commentary | 10 Aug 2025 | 01:36:43 | |
We continue our coverage of Season 2 with the commentary format and watched 204 "LZGTBZY" and 205 "ONURMRK". The squad reaches Diesel City and boy did we have lots to comment on! We talked extensively about the Diesel City trip to all of the new characters introduced as they start their qualifying round! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Halle Tator, "Young Raven" | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:37:29 | |
Halle Tator “Young Raven” joins the pod and shares her experience filming on Twisted Metal. Halle also shares what inspired her to become a performer and going viral at the age of 10. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Twisted Metal: Season 2 Episodes 1-3 Commentary | 01 Aug 2025 | 02:10:24 | |
Join us for a watch-a-long of Season 2 as we give our thoughts while watching “PRSRPNT”, “DOLF4C3”, and “T3STDRV”! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Tiana Okoye, "Krista aka Dollface" | 08 Sep 2025 | 01:39:48 | |
Tiana joins the pod to share all things Dollface! We discussed her previous series Panhandle, San Diego Comic Con, booking Twisted Metal and so much bts stories! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Bill Benz, Director | 13 Sep 2025 | 01:33:32 | |
If you enjoy the technical side of things, this is the interview for you! Director Bill Benz joins the pod to do a deep dive into his episodes 203-204 and 211-212. We talked about everything from introducing Grimm to filming the season finale with all of the twists and reveals! Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||
| Interview with Tahj A. Vaughans, "Mike" Part 2 | 10 Sep 2025 | 01:08:13 | |
Tahj makes his triumphant return to talk about Twisted Metal S2 and the return of his character "Mike"! Tahj talks about his scenes with Johnno Wilson, filming the prom episode, Stu on trial, and the final round in episode 211. Twitter/Instagram: @twistedmetalpod Email: twistedmetalpod@gmail.com Music by: CMStrikeAudio | |||