Portal of the Podcast — Portal of The Podcast

EP#308: Hoard of the Grey Lord - An Interview with Michael Greylord

Join Justin as he chats with owner of Greylord’s Hoard, graphic designer, and metal head Michael Greylord about underappreciated Sword and Sorcery, Science Fiction, his relationship with Eternal Champion, formative horror films, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungFebruary 18, 2025Michael Greylord, michael greylord, heavy metal, metal, nwothm, Eternal Champion, Greylord's Hoard, sword and sorcery, monsters, madness, magic, monsters madness and magic, #MusicandArt, #Musicians and Artists, #SwordandSorceryComment

EP#307: Keeping It True - An Interview with Oliver Weinsheimer

Join Justin as he chats with booking agent and metal head Oliver Weinsheimer about Conan, being spooked by horror movies, the origins of the Keep It True Festival, maintaining relationships with bands, and more!

EP#306: Swear the Oath - An Interview with Brendan Radigan

Join Justin as he chats with vocalist Brendan Radigan about the influence of horror films on his childhood, the existential writings of Thomas Ligotti, psychedelic experiences, his internal inspirations to create music, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungFebruary 13, 2025Brendan Radigan, brendan radigan, Sumerlands, sumerlands, Pagan Altar, Savage Oath, savage oath, Magic Circle, nwothm, heavy meta, metal, music, #MusicandArt, #Musicians, #Musicians and Artists, #SwordandSorceryComment

EP#305: Eternity in Solitude - An Interview with Robert Lowe

Join Justin as he chats with vocalist Robert Lowe about trouble making in his youth in Texas, growing up on horror movies, the origins of Solitude Aeturnus, landing the gig singing for Candlemass, Manowar, and more!

EP#304: On the Sins of Salem - An Interview with Marilynne K. Roach

Join Justin as he chats with historian, author and researcher Marilynne K. Roach about the perfect storm of hysteria leading to the Salem Witch Trials, her defense of Cotton Mather, the disappearance of Abigail Williams, rediscovering the original site of the 1692 hangings, the inaccuracies and cultural impact of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, and more!

EP#303: Into the Stygian Abyss - An Interview with Warren Spector

Join Justin as he chats with role-playing and video game designer Warren Spector about his vast personal library, heroic fantasy, Space Gamer Magazine, Ultima, the dawn of Deus Ex, and more!

EP#302: The Fate of Felimid Mac Fal - An Interview with Keith Taylor

Join Justin as he chats with author Keith Taylor about the origins of Felimid Mac Fal, Conan, continuing the legacy of Robert Howard’s horror stories, Irish mythology, historical fiction, and more!

EP#301: Rite of the Runestaff - An Interview with Michael Moorcock

Join Justin and special guest co-host and editor of DMR Books D.M. Ritzlin as they chat with legendary writer Michael Moorcock about the history of the Runestaff, the origins of Dorian Hawkmoon, Count Brass, the influence of the county of Cornwall on Prince Corum, and more!

Sword and Sorcery, Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungJanuary 13, 2025Michael Moorcock, michael moorcock, Sword and Sorcery, sword and sorcery, fantasy, epic fantasy, occult, Eternal Champion, eternal champion, #SwordandSorcery, monsters, madness, magic, monsters madness and magic, #AuthorsandWritersComment

EP#300: Adventures in Purgatory - An Interview with Ty Olsson

Join Justin as he chats with actor Ty Olsson about growing up on the stage, conquering fears, fantasy fiction, Supernatural, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungJanuary 6, 2025Ty Olsson, ty olsson, supernatural, Supernatural, horror, monsters, madnes, madness, magic, monsters madness and magic, #Acting, #FilmandTelevisionComment

EP#299: Way of the Wizard Master - An Interview with Ira Heiden

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with actor Ira Heiden about Elvira, Don Dokken, Dream Warriors, Freddy Krueger, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungDecember 19, 2024Ira Heiden, ira heiden, A Nightmare on Elmstreet, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Dream Warriors, dream warriors, wizard, actor, Freddy Krueger, freddy, Elvira, horror, #Acting, #FilmandTelevisionComment

EP#298: Ode to the Old West - An Interview with Mark L. Gardner

Join Justin and special guest co-host Howie Bentley as they chat with historian and author Mark L. Gardner about about the often disputed death of Billy the Kid, the escapades of Jesse and Frank James, train robbing, the romanticizing of the Old West, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungDecember 9, 2024Mark Gardner, mark gardner, Mark L Gardner, author, #AuthorsandWriters, #FilmandTelevision, monsters, madness, magic, Old West, Wild West, cauldron born, Cauldron Born, Howie Bentley, howie bentleyComment

EP#297: Liquid Snakes and Ninja Turtles - An Interview with Cam Clarke

Join Justin as he chats with actor Cam Clarke about growing up in a family of entertainers, Hammer Horror, his new book, Tales from the Crypt, Ninja Turtles, Metal Gear, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungDecember 6, 2024Cam Clarke, cam clarke, TMNT, Leonard, Leonardo, leonardo, Metal Gear Solid, metal gear, Liquid Snake, liquid snake, #CartoonsandVideoGames, #Acting, ninja turtles, teenage mutant ninja turtlesComment

EP#296: Beyond the Star Gates - An Interview with Erick Avari

Join Justin as he chats with actor Erick Avari about Zoroastrianism, Bollywood, adjusting to the United States, typecasting, The Mummy, Stargate, Encino Man, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungDecember 5, 2024Erick Avari, erick avari, The Mummy, the mummy, Stargate, stargate, Encino Man, encino man, horror, monsters, madness, magic, actor, #ActingComment

EP#295: Prophet of Darkness - An Interview with Keith Szarabajka

Join Justin as he chats with actor Keith Szarabajka about the longevity of Supernatural, Heath Ledger’s Joker performance, stage anxiety, Stuart Gordon, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungDecember 5, 2024Keith Szarabajka, keith szarabajka, actor, acting, Supernatural, supernatural, the dark knight, The Dark Knight, batman, monsters, madness, magic, monsters madness and magic, #FilmandTelevision, #ActingComment

EP#294: The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy - An Interview with Bill Farmer

Join Justin as he chats with actor and comedian Bill Farmer about voicing Goofy for 40 years, getting his start doing stand-up, universal monster movies, being killed in a horror movie, his cameo in RoboCop, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungNovember 28, 2024#CartoonsandVideoGames, #Acting, Bill Farmer, bill farmer, Goofy, goofy, voice over, voice actor, monsters, madness, magic, monsters madness and magicComment

EP#293: Home Sweet Hellmouth - An Interview with Kristine Sutherland

Join Justin as he chats with actor Kristine Sutherland about life in Italy, her love of the stage, studying in London, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungNovember 24, 2024Kristine Sutherland, kristine sutherland, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Buffy, buffy, buffyverse, Joyce Summers, buffy the vampire slayer, horror, monsters, madness, magic, monsters madness and magic, #FilmandTelevision, #ActingComment

EP#292: Master of Taijutsu - An Interview with Skip Stellrecht

Join Justin as he chats with actor Skip Stellrecht about fun times behind the scenes of Naruto, falling into acting, life on the beach, Might Guy, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungNovember 23, 2024Skip Stellrecht, skip stellrecht, Might Guy, might guy, Naruto, naruto, Naruto Shippuden, Baruto, #CartoonsandVideoGames, #Acting, monsters, madness, magic, monsters madness and magicComment

EP#291: Turtles Out of Time - An Interview with Barry Gordon

Join Justin as he chats with actor and talk show host Barry Gordon about life as a child star, leaving his law practice for the stage, starring alongside Carroll O’Connor in ARCHIE BUNKER’s PLACE, Ninja Turtles, SWAT KATS, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungNovember 21, 2024Barry Gordon, barry gordom, TMNT, Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles, ninja turtles, Archie Bunker, Swat Kats, monsters, madness, magic, monsters madness and magic, Donnatello, #CartoonsandVideoGames, #FilmandTelevisionComment

EP#290: Hero in a Half Shell - An Interview with Townsend Coleman

Join Justin as he chats with actor Townsend Coleman about getting started as a radio disc jockey, transitioning from commercials to voice over, crafting the voice of Michelangelo for The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Tick, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungNovember 21, 2024Townsend Coleman, townsend coleman, TMNT, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Michelangelo, michelangelo, The Tick, the tick, #CartoonsandVideoGames, #ActingComment

EP#289: Queen of Ivalice - An Interview with Kari Wahlgren

Join Justin as he chats with actor Kari Wahlgren about The Monster Squad, Zombies, horror movies, Samurai Champloo, Final Fantasy Tactics, and more!

Portal of the PodcastJ.R YoungNovember 21, 2024Kari Wahlgren, kari wahlgren, Rick and Morty, rick and morty, Final Fantasy Tactics, fft, FFT, war of the lions, actor, #Acting, #CartoonsandVideoGamesComment

Justin Young