Human Echoes Podcast

In this episode the guys review the hillbilly horror stylings of Jug Face. They also discover bizarre new fetish, and Albert shares his anxiety about seeing the new Transformers film. Download it now! Links: Cranking politician Sharknado live Rifftrax Hell's Kitty Things That Blow Up Subreddit

In this episode the guys trek through the dangerous pathways of Gareth Edwards micro-budget debut film, Monsters. Also, Tony learns a little more than he wanted to about his name, and Albert relates an unsettling experience. Download Links: Godzilla Monster of Monsters Let's Play Godzilla Monster of Monsters creepypasta The Writer's Arena Man kills grizzly bear with bare hands and teeth Jack Churchill

In this episode the guys review a movie that tests the limits of a single space, Exam. Also, tony relates some of his experiences at Denver Comicon, and Albert gives instructions in how not to plug in your air-conditioner. Download the episode Links: Denver Comi Con The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield Criminal Minds S09E20 "Blood Relations" (with Bill Oberst Jr.) Ignore Everybody by Hugh Mcleod World War Z Unrated on Netflix    

In this episode the guys geek out about Bollywood blockbuster Dhoom 3. Later they share their favourite recipes, discuss various forms of censorship, and try to imagine the ideal time machine. Download this episode to your future device now! Links: Slender man-inspired stabbing Cory Doctorow's Little Brother pulled from summer reading list Don Jones blog post about Maximum Overdrive. Drunken Chicken

In this episode the guys take a look at the many many phallic symbols to be found in The Lair of the White Worm. Then Albert introduces Tony to the weirdest book either of them have ever seen. Listen now! Links: Vegan Vampire Vaginas by Wol-vriey "The Ball Room" Drabblecast "The Goat Cutter" by Jay Lake Buddy Holly is Alive and Well on Ganymede by Bradley Denton  

In this episode the guys talk about the horror film that isn't sure what it wants to be when it grows up, From Dusk Till Dawn. Then Albert raves about Godzilla, relates his discovery of Bollywood films, and the guys take listener questions. Dowload: thisman.org Bollywood action scene Dhoom 3 trailer Amish Baby Machine Podcast Blindsight by Peter Watts (seriously this is like the tenth time this book has been in the show notes. It's awesome, it's FREE. WHY HAVE YOU NOT READ IT YET?!)    

In this episode Al and Tony review the one and only movie directed by Stephen King, Maximum Overdrive. Along the way, they try to figure out what makes a "good" bad movie, and get all psyched up about Godzilla. Download the episode before you iPod eats you. Links and Things: Albert's "Godzilla vs. Godzilla" post Mega Shark vs. Mecha Shark Downfall Thomas the Tank Engine in Skyrim Godzilla in Skyrim  

In this episode, Al and Tony review the B-movie goodness of the 80's schlock-fest movie Re-Animator. Tony complains about haggling customers, and then immediately admits to being guilty of the same thing, while Albert comes to defense of director Michael Bay. Download it now! Links: Denver Comic Con(ference?)(vention?)(dom?)The Monster from Bikini Beach Black Dynamite Blue Sky Peanuts Movie Teaser The Greek Seaman author meltdown  

In this episode the guys dissect the visceral docudrama The Dirties. Then Albert talks about the deluge of rain that wrecked parts of his town and Tony talks about investing in the new cryptocurrency Dogecoin. Install Podcast.exe into your mental hard drive. Links: Kevin Smith to direct Krampus moviePensacola, Fl Rain aftermath An Adventure in Time and Space Screenwriting 101 The Stuff of Thought by Stephen Pinker Albert's Godzilla cutup trailer SMODcast featuring Matt Smith      

In this episode Al and Tony argue over whether Andrei Tarkovsky's film Nostalghia is a visual sedative or pogniant art. Then Al talks about finally using Vine, and complains that his new phone isn't futuristic enough. Download the episode to your future-magic device now! Links: Sculpting in Time by Andrei TarkovskyReady Player One by Ernest ClineTwelve Angry Men audio dramatizationHardcore HistoryLeviathan by James Byron Huggins (Two things about this book: first it's like five bucks for Kindle — totally worth it. Second, the eight foot tall viking dude who is also a priest and who fights the genetically enhanced cyborg dragon with an axe? He's called Thor. I don't know how you're not reading this already.)    

In this episode the guys cover Insidious: Chapter 2 the follow-up installment to the 2010 horror hit. Then, Albert espouses the virtues of Russian animation, and Tony tells an unconventional tale of true love. Download it now! Links: Russian Winnie the Pooh "Hedgehog in the Fog" Inside Llewyn Davis Wikipedia list of common misconceptions   Jen's amazing fan art and official cover for Daisy, Daisy  

The Bastards of Barley Downs by A.P. Sessler   8 May, 1582 Certain men of the city, led by the Constable, found the Harper daughter in the winter barley field belonging to the Peregrine family on this, the eighth day since the flaming wheels appeared.  Like the others she was discovered lying in the center of the crop rune, half-naked and out of her mind. Any soul that remained idly in the rune suffered diverse maladies.  Even the girl's own father forgot her name and his own until he was forcibly removed from the rune.  Some grew faint, others discerned a metal savor in their mouths which turned bitter in their stomachs, and still others lost all their wits as the girl's father had.  The lesser maladies were cured immediately when departing from the crop rune, while the greater remained until the evening. Concerning the nature of the runes, they are of the most devilish design, capable of being conceived only by Hell itself.  No inscription like them hath been recorded in any seized book on magic.  In regard

In this episode the guys discuss the movie Pearson Education Sucks. Then Tony relates an unlikely story of how Pearson Education sucks, and Albert reveals the secret suckage of Pearson Educational Products. On a serious note, we have a story that really does not suck, which is The Bastards of Barley Downs by A.P. Sessler. It will get it's own episode later this week. Check out the shop on the navbar above! Much more to come. Download Pearson Education's Suckage now! Sucky Pearson Education Links: Pearson Education Sucks Facebook page How Pearson Education sucked up all the opportunities for struggling writers Pearson Education is sucking the simplicity out of films "Pearson Education Sucks" a psychological horror novella by Albert Berg  

On a special episode of the podcast, Hannah-Elizabeth Thompson joins Al to talk about Timmy Failure by Stephan Pastis.  They wax lovingly about puns, polar bears, shipping, and shotgunning love letters. Al blows up about the universe and How I Met Your Mother. They also explain how to rear your child into a chess master. Make sure you check out Hannah's projects below. Download the glorious reverberations here: Hannah's TwitterStephan PastisHannah's FiverrGOcomics - Pearls Before SwineDerelict

Greetings friends, we recently had a great chat with Liesel Hanson, an actress from Planet of the Vampire Women (2011), Children of Sorrow (2012) and Henry's Shadow (2013). She's a theater actress and was in both the original and touring productions of Reanimator the Musical directed by Stuart Gordon. She is also a member of "Theatre of NOTE" in LA, and a regular with Trash Film Orgy. You can find her on twitter, and find out more about her work on her IMDB page. Be sure to give it a like!  

In this episode the guys dive into historical horror film Below. Then the guys try to figure out if the future will be terrible or wonderful, and Albert admits that he has no idea what is going on in the world. This episode is a bit all over the map. You've been warned. Liesel Hanson joins us to talk about her role in Children of Sorrow and share her love of trash film. If you are looking for her interview, it is around the 1 hour and 16 minute mark. It will have a stand alone episode on Wednesday. Also, THE OCTOSHARK SHIRT IS ALMOST HERE! I know we said it would be ready, but some of these sites are seriously trying to cramp our style. When we get a company that charges reasonable rates and royalties, it will be here. Expect this by April 11th. Download the episode here. Links: Liesel Hanson's IMDB page Untitled Writing Arena #2: Booty Call of Cthulhu TMNT trailer Mudslide kills 90. "Morale is high." NASA extinction prediction study 3d printed skull Artificial pulse AMC Movie News Tracks tra

Our favorite zombie hunter, cult leader, and all around nice guy Bill Oberst Jr. returns to the podcast! In this interview, we cover what it is like to become a monster, to die in a movie, and many of the challenges of the Hollywood life. Thank you all so much for listening. If you enjoyed this interview, or any of the movies that Bill has been in, give his IMDB page a like. It really helps him find new and interesting roles. Also, be sure to check out tonight's (April 2nd) episode of Criminal Minds entitled "Blood Relations" on CBS.

In this episode the guys review the pitch-perfect supernatural horror film The Mothman Prophecies with some eerie interruptions. They share their lifelong fascination with U.F.O. sightings and all things paranormal. Then Bill Oberst Jr. drops in to talk about playing an altogether different kind of monster in Children of Sorrow, and reveals the reason he takes on such frightening roles. Keep an eye open for a stand alone episode later this week. Friends, please take a moment to like his IMDB page. His interview starts at the 37 minute mark. Download the awesome into your earbuds now! Links to Things: Coyote Circus of the Dead The Retrieval The Church of What's Happening Now podcast The World's End This is the End The Mothman Prophecies by John Keel American Horror Story  

In this episode the guy talk about one of the most disturbing films they've ever seen, Children of Sorrow. Then things get disturbing in an entirely different way when the conversation gets all sweaty (literally). Download! Link: "Best movie where you replace one of the lead characters as batman" thread "The Love Song of Alfred J. Prufrock" Howl (2010) "Jabberwocky" "It's okay to not like things" video Jonestown suicide The Act of Killing realMyst Masterpiece Edition Pirates of Redemption Untitled Writers Arena #1 Hannah Elizabeth's cypher letters

This episode marks the joyous and triumphant and joyous return of Joseph Devon! Joseph talks with us about his latest book Persistent Illusions (to avoid spoilers for the first book in the series, Probability Angels take a listen to our first interview with Joseph here). Along the way we answer questions from the audience and geek out about history stuff. Download! Links and Things: The Small Stay Small, the Big Get Bigger Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright War God by Graham Hancock Nic Pizzalato interview