Episode 18: Classic Monsters with Jason Ginsburg

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STAY TUNED AT THE END OF THE SHOW FOR A SNEAK PEAK: CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT!

TLDR: Producer/Screenwriter Jason Ginsburg rocks Ellsworth’s and Big Spoon’s horror worlds with Classic Monster movie facts and anecdotes with behind the scenes knowledge and expertise from his time in the film industry, as they tell the classic tales of Gill-Man and Frankenstein’s Monster.

Very Long and a Must Read: Dirtlings, a third person found their way inside the Dirtstar: Screenwriter, Producer and Classic Monster Enthusiast, Jason Ginsburg! Join your hosts Ellsworth and Big Spoon as they follow their special guest into the world of cinema: Classic Monster Edition.

In 2023, Jason revamped a beloved golden oldie: The Monster Mash. Jason was the clever lyricist, working with the talented songwriter Eduardo García Rascón and incredible vocalist Brette Alana to create this new addition to your spooky playlist. Their ballad, Children of the Night is a fun and darkly-romantic take on the complete squad of classic monsters, all from the perspective of the ever present love interest.

Links down below! Jason also gives us a behind the scenes look at his film and theatre education which prepared him for an incredible career in screenwriting and producing works for cinema, TV and web series such as Age of Stone and Sky: The Sorcerer Beast starring Corey Feldman, Jeffrey Combs and Allie Rivera Quinonez, Ask the Astronaut with literal former NASA Astronaut Micheal Massimino and Tales of Tinder, real stories from Tinder as told by puppets! Dirtlings, Jason has accomplished many more incredible feats, so check out his links down below for more, including his creation and longest-running comedy X project (FKA Twitter) : @FakeThemePark based on Jason’s adventures as a VIP tour guide and many other functions for Universal Studios Hollywood. Did we mention he works for Discovery Channel? Jason, what do you NOT do?!

Also in this episode, Riley and Ellie dive into two classic creatures backed by Jason’s expertise: Gill-Man and Frankenstein’s Monster. Riley keeps it mostly light with the gut wrenching home invasion story of an ancient, amphibious being, his many triumphs over scientific study, kidnapping of lovely genius ladies and repeated escape from captivity.

Ellie gives us a haunting breakdown of Mary Shelley, her tragic family history, the unrelenting love of her father William Godwin (philosopher and journalist) and Shelley’s beautiful tale of Frankenstein’s Monster, known as The Creature. All of us discuss the origins of these classic monsters, their cultural significance, and their impact on popular culture. We also explore the themes of science, morality, and humanity that are expressed through these classic monsters and their place in the world of cinema horror to this very day.   Listen to Children of the Night and learn the origins: Children of the Night - Brette Alana on Spotify Monster Complex: Celebrating the Universal Monsters with the love song “Children of the Night”

Where to find Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonginsburg https://www.jasonginsburg.com/ @FAKETHEMEPARK

Where to find Eduardo García Rascón https://open.spotify.com/artist/59w3uEIR8uzYSBrdcrOEKm?si=Q93gA9asRhm59GiV7oqTcQ

Where to find Brette Alana: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FiaxmXcTrxZmleemWBZcS?si=LjlAgWT3TAKuM7vEjGhLUQ  

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This episode is sponsored by our incredible Patrons: Tasha, BJ, Brian, Brent, Katrina and Carol. You Dirtlings warm our dark little hearts!

Special thanks to our show sponsor, The Phantom Moon Collection. Phantom Moon Collection is a small business jewelry brand started by our incredible friend, Natasha.  Each piece is handmade with love, inspired by her favorite books, horror stories, and her three kitties, Bellatrix, Pumpkin, and Eevee. Use code DIRTLINGS for 15% off your order!

Reminder: We're hobbyists, not experts. Please approach the content of this episode with that in mind, we encourage you to do your own research. Remember, facts and statistics can be misinterpreted or misused. If you're an expert on a topic we cover, we welcome additional information or corrections via our contact form on our website. Happy listening!