Best Summer Brooks and Team Slice of SciFi Podcasts (2025)

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“The Art and Making of Frankenstein”: Sheila O’Malley on documenting a gothic classic 47:47

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Writer, editor and film critic Sheila O'Malley has written The Art and Making of Frankenstein from Insight Editions, a coffee table reference book for the new Netflix feature Frankenstein, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro.

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“Witchy Ways”: Jane Clark explores redemption, grief, and magic 50:21

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Director and writer Jane Clark talks about her supernatural queer romance, Witchy Ways, an indie feature that dives into relationships, found family, redemption and magic.

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Marvel Age of Comics: Chris Ryall explores “Daredevil: Born Again” 41:20

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Comics writer, editor and historian Chris Ryall talks about his new book, "Daredevil: Born Again: An Exploration", part of Bloomsbury Academic's new Marvel Age of Comics series featuring deep dives into historical eras, origins, and epic storylines from 85 years of Marvel Comics.

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“War Wolf”: Steve Orlando on the power in truth and lies 38:37

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Comics writer Steve Orlando talks about WAR WOLF, his new pulp sci-fi limited series project with artist Marco Perugini from Mad Cave Studios.

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Marvel Age of Comics: Stuart Moore examines early “Doctor Strange” 43:01

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Writer and comics editor Stuart Moore talks about his new book, "Doctor Strange: A Decade of Dark Magic", part of Bloomsbury Academic's new Marvel Age of Comics series featuring deep dives into historical eras, origins, and epic storylines from 85 years of Marvel Comics.

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“The Space Between the Trees”: Norm Konyu on bending space and time 35:45

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Graphic novel writer and artist Norm Konyu talks about his newest standalone story, THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TREES, available now from Titan Comics.

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“Strange Cargo: The Doom of The Demeter”: Horror on stage in Chicago 35:47

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Playwright Tim Griffin talks about Strange Cargo: the Doom of the Demeter, a new horror stage production at CityLit in Chicago, performances from October 18-November 23, 2025.

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“Beast of War”: Kiah Roache-Turner takes on sharks during wartime 37:31

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Writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner talks about Beast of War, and since he's always wanted to make a shark movie, he went with one in a historical World War II setting.

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“Horror’s New Wave”: Dave Schilling talks about the history of Blumhouse 53:02

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Journalist and author Dave Schilling talks about the new book Horror's New Wave: 15 Years of Blumhouse, celebrating the impact Blumhouse has had on horror entertainment with now-iconic franchises, and sometimes unconventional storytelling.

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“Infinite Summer”: Director Miguel Llansó looks at transcendence through technology 36:45

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“Chain Reactions”: Alexandre O. Philippe on the impact of “Texas Chain Saw” 37:43

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Writer-director Alexandre O. Philippe talks about his newest documentary, CHAIN REACTIONS, a series of interviews of artists whose careers were impacted in different ways by Tobe Hooper's THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE.

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“Strange Harvest”: Director Stuart Ortiz on expanding Mr. Shiny’s universe 35:18

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Writer-director Stuart Ortiz returns to talk more about STRANGE HARVEST, now that it's finally being distributed to on demand services.By Summer Brooks

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“Traumatika”: Filmmakers Pierre Tsigaridis and Maxime Rançon 27:33

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Director and co-writer Pierre Tsigaridis with co-writer and actor Maxime Rançon talk about their new horror feature, TRAUMATIKA, in theaters September 12 from Saban Films.By Summer Brooks

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“The Conjuring: Last Rites” Madison Lawlor and Orion Smith 25:55

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Actors Orion Smith and Madison Lawlor talk about picking up the reins as the younger Ed and Lorraine Warren in THE CONJURING: LAST RITES, a film that brings the Warren's journey full circle.By Summer Brooks

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The 2025 New York Science Fiction Film Festival 31:30

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Festival director Daniel Abella gives us a preview of what to expect at the 2025 New York Science Fiction & Horror Film Festival, which will be screening September 19-20 2025 in New York City.By Summer Brooks

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“Blade Runner”: Exploring the expanded world in the Titan Comics series 43:57

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Writers Mike Johnson and Mellow Brown talk about the Blade Runner series being published by Titan Comics in connection with Alcon, and how the universe is expanding beyond the existing movies in comics prequels and sequels.By Summer Brooks

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“A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic”: Richard Scheib chases contagions on film 48:40

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For folks who enjoy reading lists and examinations about various TV and film genres, the new A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on Film and TV by author and journalist Richard Scheib is a fun one to add to your library.By Summer Brooks

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“The Adventures of Lion Man”: Bill Campbell on recovering history 44:18

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Publisher Bill Campbell talks about Rosarium Publishing's new graphic novel compilation The Adventures of Lion Man, reprinting the lone 1947 comic featuring Lion Man, plus 3 new stories by John Jennings, David Brame, Yvette Ndlovu and Bill Campbell.By Summer Brooks

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“Conan the Barbarian”: Comics writer Jim Zub on the new Titan series 45:17

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Acclaimed comics writer Jim Zub is writing the new main Conan the Barbarian series from Titan Comics, and he talks about creating new stories in that world, the reprints of the Savage Sword of Conan, and several other Conan series.By Summer Brooks

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“Witchboard” writer-director Chuck Russell on throwbacks and remakes 36:31

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Director Chuck Russell, then actors Renee and Elisha Hebert talk about their work on the new reimagined Witchboard, and looking forward to the possible expansion of and continuation on in this story world.By Summer Brooks

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“How Far Does the Dark Go?”: Bears Rebecca Fonte on trauma, healing and vampires 27:24

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Writer-director Bears Rebecca Fonte talks about their new queer vampire thriller romance How Far Does the Dark Go?, and walks through where the story came from and more.By Summer Brooks

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“Star People”: Director Adam Finberg on different searches for truths 27:15

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Writer-director Adam Finberg talks about his fascination with the Phoenix Lights, and how that led to making his new indie thriller Star People.By Summer Brooks

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“House on Eden”: adding to found footage paranormal investigations 25:09

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Content creators Kris Collins, Celina Myers and Jason-Christopher Mayer have made a paranormal investigation feature, House on Eden.By Summer Brooks

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“FATE: The Winx Saga” writer Olivia Cuartero-Briggs talks adapting properties 57:56

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Comics writer Olivia Cuartero-Briggs talks about adapting a well-established property from another medium (animation) and what it's like to create in someone else's playground.By Summer Brooks

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“Super Visible: The Story of the Women of Marvel Comics” 1:03:36

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"Super Visible: The Story of the Women of Marvel Comics" co-authors Margaret Stohl and Judith Stephens talk about the story behind making the book and talking to many of the women behind the creation of Marvel Comics.By Summer Brooks

Summer Brooks And Team Slice Of SciFi Podcasts

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“The Art and Making of Frankenstein”: Sheila O’Malley on documenting a gothic classic 47:47

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“Witchy Ways”: Jane Clark explores redemption, grief, and magic 50:21

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Marvel Age of Comics: Chris Ryall explores “Daredevil: Born Again” 41:20

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“War Wolf”: Steve Orlando on the power in truth and lies 38:37

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Marvel Age of Comics: Stuart Moore examines early “Doctor Strange” 43:01

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“The Space Between the Trees”: Norm Konyu on bending space and time 35:45

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“Strange Cargo: The Doom of The Demeter”: Horror on stage in Chicago 35:47

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“Beast of War”: Kiah Roache-Turner takes on sharks during wartime 37:31

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“Horror’s New Wave”: Dave Schilling talks about the history of Blumhouse 53:02

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“Infinite Summer”: Director Miguel Llansó looks at transcendence through technology 36:45

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“Chain Reactions”: Alexandre O. Philippe on the impact of “Texas Chain Saw” 37:43

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“Strange Harvest”: Director Stuart Ortiz on expanding Mr. Shiny’s universe 35:18

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“Traumatika”: Filmmakers Pierre Tsigaridis and Maxime Rançon 27:33

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“The Conjuring: Last Rites” Madison Lawlor and Orion Smith 25:55

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The 2025 New York Science Fiction Film Festival 31:30

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“Blade Runner”: Exploring the expanded world in the Titan Comics series 43:57

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“A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic”: Richard Scheib chases contagions on film 48:40

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“The Adventures of Lion Man”: Bill Campbell on recovering history 44:18

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“Conan the Barbarian”: Comics writer Jim Zub on the new Titan series 45:17

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“Witchboard” writer-director Chuck Russell on throwbacks and remakes 36:31

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“How Far Does the Dark Go?”: Bears Rebecca Fonte on trauma, healing and vampires 27:24

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“Star People”: Director Adam Finberg on different searches for truths 27:15

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“House on Eden”: adding to found footage paranormal investigations 25:09

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“FATE: The Winx Saga” writer Olivia Cuartero-Briggs talks adapting properties 57:56

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“Super Visible: The Story of the Women of Marvel Comics” 1:03:36