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The geek-driven podcast where a group of film industry pros and Special Guests discuss all aspects of genre entertainment.

The Damn Dirty Geeks are: Frank Dietz, Frank Woodward, Jack Bennett, Trish Geiger and Scott Weitz, combining our geek credentials to discuss a wide, entertaining range of podcast topics. So expect a lot of talk about classic horrors, dinosaurs, black lagoons, monsters from the Id, time lords, final frontiers, galaxies far, far away and, of course, planets where apes evolved from men.

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Julie Ann Emery Part 2: STAR WARS to CATCH-22 and More

In Part 1 of 2, the Damn Dirty Geeks enjoy a fun discussion of geek upbringings and hit series character development with actress Julie Ann Emery, including the concluding season of AMC’s hit supernatural series PREACHER.

Julie Ann Emery Part 1: PREACHER to STAR WARS and More

In Part 1 of 2, the Damn Dirty Geeks enjoy a fun discussion of geek upbringings and hit series character development with actress Julie Ann Emery, including the concluding season of AMC’s hit supernatural series PREACHER.

Pruitt Taylor Vince & Jennifer Lynn Warren: Part 3

In the third and final installment with these guests, the Damn Dirty Geeks resolve our Part 2 cliffhanger with this in-depth conversation on the art of acting with Jennifer Lynn Warren and Pruitt Taylor Vince.

Pruitt Taylor Vince & Jennifer Lynn Warren: Part 2

The Damn Dirty Geeks welcome back actors Jennifer Lynn Warren and Pruitt Taylor Vince for Part 2 of 3 in our discussion on acting challenges, success and surviving in the entertainment industry.

New Comedy: ALBERT KITSCHSCHLOCK – THE FILMS THAT BLEW TOO MUCH

Our new Damn Dirty Geeks/Revival League cross-stream production is here in this new radio play, Albert Kitschschlock: The Films That Blew Too Much. Five new comedic stories so breathtakingly cinematic, only radio can do them justice.

WHAT ABOUT BLOB?

Get ready to make the clingiest friend you’ll ever meet! “WHAT ABOUT BLOB?” is the most absorbing Cross-Stream comedy play yet from Damn Dirty Geeks and The Revival League.

Pruitt Taylor Vince & Jennifer Lynn Warren: Part 1

The Damn Dirty Geeks had so much fun talking with our two special guests, Jennifer Lynn Warren and Pruitt Taylor Vince that we had to split their podcast episode into two parts! We open 2019 with Part 1 of this great episode, recorded just before the DDG went on holiday break, talking with these terrific and successful actors.

Meet The Revival League

Our own Frank Dietz recently flew the Damn Dirty Geekjet to Colorado to visit with members of The Revival League Podcast — Greg Tally, RobB Maynard, Ron McAdams and Jackey Neyman Jones, the actress who survived playing young Debbie in the notorious MST’ed film target MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE.

DDG & The Revival League present Shorts in a Bunch: Back to School

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! There are some exciting changes coming to the Damn Dirty Geeks podcast! We are pleased to announce that the Damn Dirty Geeks podcast is teaming up with the The Revival League podcast to bring you something a bit different from our usual programming – a crossover collection of comedy sketches called “Shorts in a Bunch: Back to School!”

Uncle Ira’s Basement: INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS

Hey Damn Dirty Geeks fans, look what’s back! It’s a new episode of “Uncle Ira’s Basement!” Frank Dietz, Scott and Trish take a look at INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, from which we coined the name of this series.

That Tom Everett Scott Thing We Do

The Damn Dirty Geeks recently enjoyed a podcasting evening of laughs and great stories with THAT THING YOU DO actor and friend of the show, TOM EVERETT SCOTT.

Deborah Baker Jr. on STAN AGAINST EVIL, PLAN 9 LIVE and Comedy

Join the Damn Dirty Geeks and our special guest DEBORAH BAKER, JR. as we more fantastic behind the scenes stories of making Dana Gould’s horror comedy series STAN AGAINST EVIL.

PLANET OF THE APES 50th Anniversary with Lou Wagner

Join the Damn Dirty Geeks at our live podcast recording from the Arena Cinelounge as we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the original PLANET OF THE APES, with our special guest from the film, LOU WAGNER.

Patricia Tallman on NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

The Damn Dirty Geeks were happy to welcome special guest Patricia Tallman, who discusses her acting career in films like Tom Savini’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD remake, her career as a stunt woman and much more.

Bobby Porter on the Planet of the Apes – Part 2

The Damn Dirty Geeks are very fortunate to be joined by our second PLANET OF THE APES franchise veteran, renowned actor, stuntman and stunt coordinator Bobby Porter.

Bobby Porter on the Planet of the Apes – Part 1

The Damn Dirty Geeks are very fortunate to be joined by our second PLANET OF THE APES franchise veteran, renowned actor, stuntman and stunt coordinator Bobby Porter.

Janet Varney Against Evil

It’s Halloween at last, and we celebrate the season by handing out a bag full of thrills, chills and laughs with STAN AGAINST EVIL star, actress Janet Varney.

Live from WonderFest with Brian Howe & David Hodge

The Damn Dirty Geeks recorded another live podcast episode WonderFest’s David Hodge and co-hosted by Brian Howe to discuss JAWS and diving with real great white sharks in the wild.

William Malone on FORBIDDEN PLANET

The Damn Dirty Geeks recorded our first live audience podcast episode at Monsterpalooza 2017 with puppet master Kirk R. Thatcher and co-creator of The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards, David Colton.

Live from Monsterpalooza with Kirk R. Thatcher and David Colton

The Damn Dirty Geeks recorded our first live audience podcast episode at Monsterpalooza 2017 with puppet master Kirk R. Thatcher and co-creator of The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards, David Colton.

Going APES with H.M. Wynant and Michael Schlesinger

The Damn Dirty Geeks geek out with our special guest and first APES film alumnus, actor H.M. Wynant, who discussing his roles in CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and THE TWILIGHT ZONE, plus our second guest, filmmaker Michael Schlesinger.

The Fear Fetish with Staci Layne Wilson & Curt Lambert

The Damn Dirty Geeks recently spent another fantastic evening discussing independent horror and genre film movies with another prominent woman filmmaker, Staci Layne Wilson, also joined by one of her frequently cast actors, Curt Lambert.

Going Wild Card in THE TWILIGHT ZONE

The Damn Dirty Geeks are back for Year Two of our podcast as we celebrate our second anniversary of the show, and we’re starting off on the wild side! A quick change of recent recording plans resulted in our second Damn Dirty Geeks Wild Card episode that dives straight into THE TWILIGHT ZONE with a dizzying collage of discussion topics.

Filmmaker IZZY LEE on LOVECRAFT and WOMEN IN HORROR

As October and Halloween approach, the Damn Dirty Geeks revisit the horror genre with an energized episode featuring indie horror filmmaker Izzy Lee, discussing her body of work and discussing the long overdue growth of female directors and talent in the genre.

JIM BEAVER on DEADWOOD & CRIMSON PEAK

The Damn Dirty Geeks continue our roll discussing great entertainment moments with experts in their craft, thanks to popular character actor Jim Beaver. Jim prolific career is filled with memorable characters that made lasting impacts on the films and series in which he appeared, including DEADWOOD, SUPERNATURAL, JUSTIFIED, and recently Guillermo del Toro’s gothic drama CRIMSON PEAK.

MIKE HILL: MAKER OF MONSTERS

This episode combines two of the DDG’s favorite things: the genre character sculptures of artist Mike Hill and our combined love for werewolves in the movies!
Mike Hill’s figures of movie characters including Lon Chaney as The Wolf Man, Boris Karloff as the Frankenstein creature and many more have been featured displays on horror conventions and are prized collectibles by genre devotees including Guillermo del Toro.

THE JOHN CARPENTER LEGACY

Though a couple of our Geeks weren’t available for this episode, Jack, Scott and Frank Woodward recently gathered to share our appreciation for director John Carpenter, who has created at least two classics in his varied career yet remains an unsung director by the Hollywood studio system.

MIKE MENDEZ: BIG ASS SPIDERS and MODERN HORRORS

The Damn Dirty Geeks take another stab and celebrating and studying the horror film genre with our special guest Mike Mendez, director of indie horror films including BIG ASS SPIDER!, LAVALANTULA and the 2015 horror anthology TALES OF HALLOWEEN.

SAM WITWER Part 2: The STAR WARS Universe

The Damn Dirty Geeks have scored another fantastic two-part podcast episode with our special guest, actor Sam Witwer. The DDG and Sam talk about his film and TV series roles in Frank Darabont’s adaptation of Stephen King’s THE MIST, his part in the pilot of THE WALKING DEAD, and his starring role as the troubled vampire Aidan in SyFy’s hit series BEING HUMAN.

TED NEWSOM REUNITES CHRISTOPHER LEE and PETER CUSHING

Our salute to two Hammer horror greats, Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, who were united by our episode guest Ted Newsom in his superb documentary FLESH AND BLOOD: THE HAMMER HERITAGE OF HORROR. In this hour, Ted regails us and DDG listeners with tales of bringing Lee and Cushing together professionally for the final time as narrators of Newsom’s Hammer documentary.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

The Damn Dirty Geeks continue our ongoing discussion about the STAR WARS cinematic universe with our official review episode on THE FORCE AWAKENS. While we recorded this episode last December just after THE FORCE AWAKENS blasted into theaters for a billion-dollar box office run, we delayed publishing it to give as many STAR WARS fans and DDG listeners to see the film. The wait is over, and the Geeks’ lightsabers are clashing in full-force now!

SAM WITWER Part 1: THE MIST and BEING HUMAN

The Damn Dirty Geeks have scored another fantastic two-part podcast episode with our special guest, actor Sam Witwer. The DDG and Sam talk about his film and TV series roles in Frank Darabont’s adaptation of Stephen King’s THE MIST, his part in the pilot of THE WALKING DEAD, and his starring role as the troubled vampire Aidan in SyFy’s hit series BEING HUMAN.

GREG NICOTERO: more JAWS and DAWN OF THE DEAD

Year Two of the Damn Dirty Geeks podcast starts off big with our first podcast guest of 2016, director/executive producer/special effects master Greg Nicotero, who joins the DDG for two hours discussing one of our favorite films, Steven Spielberg’s thriller JAWS. In Part 1 of our evening with Greg Nicotero, he shares how seeing JAWS in 1975 prompted many nightmares and his earliest aspirations to learn how such movie creatures were made.

WESTWORLD and the 1970s

Recorded in late 2015 but unleashed now, saddle up for this rollicking fun podcast episode taking aim at WESTWORLD, Michael Crichton’s 1973 futurist thriller, with side trips to discuss what the Damn Dirty Geeks love about 1970s cinema. While being a superb representation of cinematic tastes in 1973, WESTWORLD also proved highly influential on science fiction/action films to come amid the burgeoning computer boom in the decade.

GREG NICOTERO and JAWS, Part 1

Year Two of the Damn Dirty Geeks podcast starts off big with our first podcast guest of 2016, director/executive producer/special effects master Greg Nicotero, who joins the DDG for two hours discussing one of our favorite films, Steven Spielberg’s thriller JAWS. In Part 1 of our evening with Greg Nicotero, he shares how seeing JAWS in 1975 prompted many nightmares and his earliest aspirations to learn how such movie creatures were made.

STAR WARS: Our Special THE FORCE AWAKENS Preview

The Damn Dirty Geeks finally wrap up our pre-THE FORCE AWAKENS conversation about all things STAR WARS before J.J. Abrams’ film opens in theaters on December 18th! Frank Woodward joins Jack, Scott and Frank D after Part 1 and 2 of our STAR WARS debates and discussion as we count down the final seven days until we see the highly anticipated Episode 7 story unfold.

WALKING AND TALKING DEAD

The Damn Dirty Geeks revisit one of our favorite topics and TV shows, THE WALKING DEAD in our first wildcard episode linking up several hot topics. This time, both Franks, Scott and Jack address the recent Season 6 cliffhanger episode that put Glenn’s life in the hands of zombie-horde fate, and how this trend of keeping audiences in suspense over mid-season breaks has changed modern television.

DARAN NORRIS and THE 007 FILES

With SPECTRE now in theaters, actor and voice artist Daran Norris — an uber 007 fan himself — recently joined the Damn Dirty Geeks to share our mutual fascination and fandom of James Bond films and fiction from Ian Fleming’s first novel up to the 24th film.

JOHN SKIPP and ANDREW KASCH tell their TALES OF HALLOWEEN

The scaring season is finally here as directors John Skipp and Andrew Kasch join the Damn Dirty Geeks to share our ghost stories and fond trick or treat memories about Halloween, all of which inspired their segment in the new anthology film TALES OF HALLOWEEN.

GRAHAM SKIPPER and RE-ANIMATOR THE MUSICAL

You’ll lose your heads listening to the Damn Dirty Geeks’ podcast visit from actor Graham Skipper as we talk about his lead role in RE-ANIMATOR THE MUSICAL and a few upcoming, anticipated horror films.

TOM WOODRUFF JR. on BATMOBILES & PUMPKINHEADS

To the Batcave as the Damn Dirty Geeks welcome Academy Award-winning creature creator, makeup artist, actor and director Tom Woodruff, Jr. to discuss his amazing career and early influences that started him on his filmmaking journey.

TOM HOLLAND and FRIGHT NIGHT

Actor/writer/director Tom Holland returns to continue his podcast with the Damn Dirty Geeks, this episode focusing on his highly popular 1985 twist on the vampire genre, FRIGHT NIGHT… for real!

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PLANET OF THE APES 50th Anniversary Event

The Damn Dirty Geeks are celebrating PLANET OF THE APES DAY 2018 by co-hosting a special live podcast at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the original 1968 PLANET OF THE APES at Arena Cinelounge Hollywood!

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Remembering Actor Martin Landau

It’s been a rough day for movie fans. The Damn Dirty Geeks are also saddened by the news that veteran stage, TV and film actor Martin Landau has passed away at age 89.

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PLANET OF THE APES 50th Anniversary Event

The Damn Dirty Geeks are celebrating PLANET OF THE APES DAY 2018 by co-hosting a special live podcast at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the original 1968 PLANET OF THE APES at Arena Cinelounge Hollywood!

Remembering Actor Martin Landau

It’s been a rough day for movie fans. The Damn Dirty Geeks are also saddened by the news that veteran stage, TV and film actor Martin Landau has passed away at age 89.

Remembering Filmmaker George A. Romero

The Damn Dirty Geeks are saddened by the news that iconoclast writer/director/producer George A. Romero has passed away at age 77.

‘LONG LIVE THE KING’ in L.A. THEATERS JUNE 16

Our own Frank Dietz and Trish Geiger’s feature documentary LONG LIVE THE KING makes its Hollywood premiere on June 16th at the start of its theatrical run at Arena Cinelounge in Hollywood.

Remembering Adam West

The Damn Dirty Geeks salute the life and career of actor Adam West, whose work on screen and friendship were a significant and joyous influence on our childhoods, lives and careers.

DDG Podcast Live from WonderFest on June 3, 2017

Join us at WonderFest on June 3rd as the Damn Dirty Geeks record our second live podcast episode, this time from the highly popular annual hobby convention in Kentucky, with special celebrity guest actor Brian Howe from HBO’s WESTWORLD and THE LOST SKELETON RETURNS AGAIN.

DDG Among the Top Ten Geek Podcasts on HuffPo

The Damn Dirty Geeks were pleased to learn that our podcast was recently included in the list of Top Ten Geek Podcasts You Should Check Out Now on Huffington Post. Fellow filmmaker Eric Sharkey contributed this article to HuffPo, which includes nine other great and indispensable geek podcasts.

DDG Live Podcast Recording at Monsterpalooza 2017

Start off your Monsterpalooza 2017 weekend with a bang: the Damn Dirty Geeks will be hosting our first LIVE podcast show on Friday, April 7th from 6:30-7:30pm at the Pasadena Convention Center! The entire DDG ensemble will be attending: Frank, Jack, Frank, Trish and Scott, plus our trusty sound engineer Brice recording it all for syndication via our online podcast feed.

DDG-MADE KING KONG Documentary Selected by Multiple Film Festivals

LONG LIVE THE KING, the new documentary directed by Damn Dirty Geeks’ own Frank Dietz and Trish Geiger, producer Scott Weitz and featuring an interview with Frank H. Woodward, starts its film festival run this weekend as an Official Selection at the St. Louis International Film Festival on Sunday, November 6th.

Dana Gould’s STAN AGAINST EVIL Premieres on IFC

The DDG are very geeked for the Halloween premiere of podcast guest Dana Gould’s new horror comedy series STAN AGAINST EVIL, sneak previewing on IFC Halloween night at 11pm and making its two-episode premiere on IFC starting at 10pm on November 2nd.

Celebrate KONG at the LONG LIVE THE KING World Premiere October 1st

We’re very proud to announce that the new documentary by DDG’s own Frank Dietz and Trish Geiger, LONG LIVE THE KING, makes its World Premiere at the Bay Area Film Events festival on Saturday, October 1st!

Damn Dirty Geeks Podcast Now Streaming on iHeart Radio

Our Damn Dirty Geeks podcast continues to expand its listener base and add to our list of online distribution sources, as we’re proud to announce that you can now listen to our show on iHeart Radio players and apps. Our entire library of current and past episodes dating back to our 2015 debut is now available at iHeart, and you Heart-o-philes will continue to hear new episodes as we publish them. Be sure to add Damn Dirty Geeks to your station to get the latest from us!

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