Monsters MEGA EPISODE (Frankenstein in Pop Culture, Van Helsing in Pop Culture, Vampires with Lon Harris, Zombies, Haunted Mansion)

Monsters MEGA EPISODE (Frankenstein in Pop Culture, Van Helsing in Pop Culture, Vampires with Lon Ha

Geek History Lesson

Autumn is officially here which means #SpookySeason2026 is here, so we are dropping our first ever MONSTERS MEGA EPISODE episode! Prepared to be scared out of your socks, hide under the bed, and take notes so you can be the final girl. You won't be safe listening to this Mega Episode in the dark! This week your two monster-hunting hosts celebrate some of our creepiest episodes across pop culture! Here’s what’s in store for this week’s frightening lineup:

• Frankenstein in Pop Culture - Learn everything you need to know about the first monster of science fiction!

• Van Helsing in Pop Culture (GHL 476) - Hear the story of Dracula's most dedicated foe

• Vampires with Lon Harris (GHL 465) - Explore the most popular vampire story of all time!

• Zombies - Dive into the real world history behind the most tv binge-worthy undead monsters

• Haunted Mansion (GHL 470) - Go behind the scenes of the Disney Parks ghoul-fueled attraction and it's deep lore

Whether you’re ready for these jump scares or will be listening under the covers, this mega episode on Monsters is filled with screams, magical powers, and historical mysticism which birthed forth these baddies! Listen now and join us next week for even more Geek History Lesson adventures.

Frankenstein vs Bride of Frankenstein

Frankenstein vs Bride of Frankenstein

Geek History Lesson

Frankenstein (1931), was a revolution pre-code Universal Monster Movie. In 1935, the Hays Code had been in place for a year and Universal released, The Bride of Frankenstein, which became arguably more iconic than its predecessor. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by Geek History Lesson Research Assistant and Talking Titans co-host Diego Anthony Nuñez to explore the cultural impact of both films. Which is better?

Frankenstein MEGA EPISODE (Frankenstein in Pop Culture, DC Comics' Frankenstein)

Frankenstein MEGA EPISODE (Frankenstein in Pop Culture, DC Comics' Frankenstein)

Geek History Lesson

It's alive! It's alive! The podcast is a live! #GHLSpookySeason2025 is in full swing and this year we have set our sights on the release of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. From Doctor Victor Frankenstein's hubris, to Mary Shelley's genius, to Elizabeth's innocence, and whether he's called "The Creature" or "The Monster" we break down the many distinct facets of a character who has simply come to be known as "Frankenstein" in these Creature-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 512: Frankenstein in Pop Culture – Uncover all the different pieces of media that were sown together to create the "Frankenstein" you know and love today

• GHL 513: DC Comics' Frankenstein – Study up on the big guy from The Creature Commandos

Fire, bad! Podcast, good! Join us for this creepy celebration of all things Frankenstein!

Frankenstein in Pop Culture

Frankenstein in Pop Culture

Geek History Lesson

Fire! Bad! Podcast! Good! This week, we enter #GHLSpookySeason2024 tackling all things Frankenstein. Starting with Mary Shelley's groundbreaking novel that invented the science fiction genre through the Universal Monsters Movies to the campy sitcom, The Munsters. We discuss Victor Frankenstein's lack of coping skills, whether or not he's called "The Monster" or "The Creature", and if the green skin is iconic or a mistake. Everyone knows who Frankenstein is - but how deep does your knowledge run? Whether you've been scared of the Creature your entire life or are a long time fan this episode is filled with jump scare, lightning, and Phil Hartman jokes!