In this episode, I chatted with filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner—writer, producer, editor, and director of Living With Chucky. Gardner’s documentary is more than a chronicle of horror’s most infamous doll; it’s a deeply personal exploration of the creative family behind Chucky and the sacrifices that brought him to life.
Through intimate interviews and behind-the-scenes stories, Gardner weaves together the legacy of the Child’s Play franchise with her own upbringing in the shadow of the killer doll. The result is a film that balances blood-soaked fun with heartfelt reflection on art, family, and fandom.
👥 Featured Interviews In Documentary
Brad Dourif – the legendary voice of Chucky, reflecting on decades of inhabiting the doll.
Jennifer Tilly – on her iconic role and the joy of embracing Chucky’s camp and chaos.
Alex Vincent – sharing his journey from child actor to lifelong member of the Chucky family.
Don Mancini – creator of Chucky, discussing the vision, risks, and resilience behind the franchise.
🔪 What You’ll Hear
Kyra Elise Gardner on why Living With Chucky is both a documentary and a love letter.
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🎙️ Rewind: Chucky Season One
When Don Mancini brought his iconic killer doll to television, horror fans braced themselves for a new chapter in the Child’s Play legacy. Premiering on SyFy in 2021, Chucky transformed the long-running film franchise into a serialized story that ran for three seasons through 2024. With Brad Dourif once again supplying the chilling voice of Chucky and his daughter Fiona Dourif joining the cast, the series blended nostalgia with fresh blood—literally and figuratively.
In this episode of Rewind, we revisit Season One, exploring how Mancini adapted his cinematic universe for TV, weaving in themes of identity, trauma, and transformation while keeping the dark humor and slasher thrills intact. We’ll look at how the show expanded the mythology, introduced new teen protagonists, and balanced legacy characters with fresh faces.
👥 Featured Interviews
Teo Briones – on stepping into the world of horror and shaping his character’s arc.
Zachary Arthur – reflecting on the emotional weight of leading the series.
Alyvia Alyn Lind – discussing the balance of vulnerability and strength in her role.
Bjorgvin Arnarson – sharing insights on representation and friendship within the story.
🔪 Bonus Video
Toy Story Teaser Trailer
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Tananarive Due on Writing Black Panther: Sins Of The King
What happens when the King of Wakanda must confront not only an army of undead but also the ghosts of his own past? In Black Panther: Sins of the Father, T’Challa strives to embody excellence—as a fair and worthy king, a global citizen, and an Avenger. But when Wakanda faces its most chilling threat yet, The Black Panther turns to his long-lost father in a battle against forces that test his leadership, his legacy, and his humanity.
In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed author Tananarive Due to explore how she brought this gripping Marvel story to life. A former journalist turned award-winning novelist, Due is celebrated for her African Immortals and Tennyson Hardwick series, and has been honored with the American Book Award, Carl Brandon Award, Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award, and multiple Bram Stoker Awards. Her work blends horror, history, and Afrofuturism to illuminate the human condition through genre storytelling.
You’ll also hear excerpts from the audio adaptation, performed by The Good Place’s William Jackson Harper, who voices every character with electrifying depth.
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Gary Anthony Williams on Voicing Rovender in WondLa
A cantankerous alien, a found family, and a war that changes everything.
In this episode, I zoomed with actor and voice legend Gary Anthony Williams, who brings the complex and beloved character Rovender to life in Apple TV+’s animated sci-fi series WondLa. From his gruff wisdom to his unexpected tenderness, Rovender is more than just Eva’s alien companion—he’s a symbol of survival, transformation, and reluctant hope.
🧬 Highlights from the Conversation
Rovender & Eva: A Found-Family Bond Gary reflects on the emotional arc between Rovender and Eva
Creating Rovender’s Voice The voice of Rovender wasn’t born in a booth—
Season 3: The War Between Aliens and Humans As WondLa enters its final season, the stakes rise dramatically. Gary teases the escalating conflict between humans and Orbona’s alien species.
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Behind The Curtain on Predator Badlands with interviews and two clips
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Byte Lea Thompson On Back To The Future
The Back To The Future star looks back at playing different versions of McFlys.
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