Interviews

-Here’s a list of the various interviews (via print / audio / video (esp. those that won’t allow embedding) that WWJ has done-as well as links to the actual pages that host them. Click on the link next to the date to check them out.

– Video Interviews (that allow embedding) can all be seen HERE

-2020-

VIDEO

10/24/2020-The Horror Of It All Interviews WWJ on Last Day Filming of “Tales of Dracula: Dracula Meets The Wolfman”

October 24, 2020 was the last day for filming on “Tales of Dracula: Dracula Meets The Wolfman” (AKA TALES OF DRACULA 2). While filming, Mark Dickinson from THE HORROR OF IT ALL dropped to interview various members of the cast & crew-including actor Wayne W. Johnson, who has played the role of Dracula in both films. While WWJ has done Interviews with Mark, this is the first time doing so in full Dracula mode.

TRIVIA – At the end of this interview is a slideshow of pics Mark took while on set as well as a mini-teaser for Tales 2.

-2019-

VIDEO

10/13/2019 (Recorded September 8, 2019)-THE SACRIFICIAL TERROR PODCAST on HOUSE SHARK

Back on September 8, 2019, Director Ron Bonk and I (Wayne W Johnson) did an interview with the SACRIFICIAL TERROR PODCAST w/ Sam Iam Mason, Rheanon Nicole (Zombie Barbie) and Lance Wagner) pertaining to the horror/comedy film HOUSE SHARK. Lots of behind the scenes info about the film including talks about actors Trey Harrison, Michael Merchant & Wes Reid (Jonathan Straiton) and that Non-Native guy who played Darth Squanto šŸ™‚

TRIVIA – In addition, films NIGHT OF SOMETHING STRANGE and JOHNNY Z were also touched upon plus how I broke the House Shark (!) as well as why makeup artists, as soon as they find out Iā€™m involved in a film, double their rates (HA!) šŸ˜€

10/1/2019-CHILLIN’ WITH THE RICK (Episode #20)

Here’s a video interview I did with Rick Smith for his show CHILLIN WITH THE RICK. Rick has been interviewing a lot of musicians in the CNY area and has wanted me on his show for quiet awhile-we even had a previous time to film but he got sick the day of.Ā  It’s around an hour and fifteen minutes long and we hit on all kinds of topics including acting, business and music-including stories involving CAROLINE BLUE as well as some of my past bands like Front Row, Smokin’ Worm, Four Large Men and Tastes Like Chicken.

TRIVIA- In addition to some of the past bands, Rick also asked for some stories on some of the past musicians I’d worked with who had previously been on his show including Roy Coston / Roy St. James, Mike Merrifield and Darrell White (AKA DR Rhyder).

-2018-

VIDEO

8/17/2018-THE HORROR SYNDICATE

Here’s a replay, via Facebook Live / Google Hangouts, of the interview I did for The Horror Syndicate last night. It’s about 2 hours long and we go over a lot of stuff like Night of Something Strange, Johnny Z, Video Games, Bloody Tampons (as in, what was my “motivation” for doing that one scene in NoSS), CAROLINE BLUE, the first horror films I remember seeing, Bruce Lee, Arnold Schwarzenegger, House Shark, “Mohawk,” “Empire State of the Dead,” She Kills & Tales of Draculathe last 3 movies I mentioned, I believe, one of the guys bought DVDs of via Amazon while we were talking so I did good yes? šŸ™‚ I had a great time (except when I got disconnected momentarily) and they did stump me a few times so that was good. šŸ™‚ Thanks again guys for having me on-hope we can do this again some time in the future.

-BTW, Interviewing WWJ are Ray Marek, Bryan Enright, Jared Letournea & Mike Lombardo

TRIVIA-Thise guys were all fans of NoSS and, for whatever reason, things kept coming back to the scene in the film with the bloody tampon šŸ™‚ Another thing mentioned in this was who was my favorite scream queen and, it being me, I had to name four šŸ™‚

AUDIO

3/12/2018-BRASSY’S WORLD (03-12-2018 EPISODE)

Last night I did a podcast interview with BRASSYS WORLD with Luca Brassy and Jill Camillo. Also on was Tred Hulse, who is on for the first 20-25 minutes. Some of the topics include CAROLINE BLUE, NIGHT OF SOMETHING STRANGE, ROMEO 3000, MS CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST, DOLLMAKER (as well as THE DOLLMAKER), MAD ANGEL FILMS, some hip hop music videos I was in (Juni McGregor & Devon Poke Magnus) , ā€œEmpire State of the Deadā€, JOHNNY Z, RADIANT DARK, MOHAWK, HOUSE SHARK as well as my usual wordy self šŸ™‚ Click HERE to listen to it.

TRIVIA-While discussing Mad Angel Films, I reveal one of their “secret negotiating methods” when multiple producers are in gridlock -siting an example when me and Matthew A. Peters had discussions over the script of “Romeo 3000” before filming šŸ˜€

3/6/2018-THE NECROCASTICON-VOLUME 3 CHAPTER 43

Wayne W. Johnson is brought back onto VOLUME 3 CHAPTER 43 OF THE NECROCASTICON. Topics include MOHAWK, ROMEO 3000, NIGHT OF SOMETHING STRANGE, The Oscars, KISS, BUBBA HO-TEP, SHE KILLS, Kevin Smith as well as Wayne and Azriel Mordecai exchanging stories on working with actress Jennie Russo on Noss & She Kills šŸ™‚ Click HERE to listen to it.

TRIVIA-This is about an hour and a half long and done via Skype. Topics do sometimes change on the fly so you’ve been warned šŸ™‚

2/18/2018-YOU’RE GONNA HATE ME NOW PODCAST-EPISODE 39

Wayne W. Johnson & Joe Cappelli are interviewed by the crew from YOU’RE GONNA HATE ME NOW Podcast less than a week before the premiere of ROMEO 3000. They talk about the film, acting and MAD ANGEL FILMS – with a little bit of NIGHT OF SOMETHING STRANGE for good measure šŸ™‚ Click HERE to listen.

TRIVIA-This was Joe Cappelli’s very first interview, while Wayno has been doing them forever šŸ™‚ This interview is a little over two hours long.

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8/14/2017-AL DOSHNA

Wayne W. Johnson doing a written interview from Al Doshna-an actor who Wayne has worked with on the films #Slade Coolins:In & Out of Time,” ROMEO 3000 & HOUSE SHARK. This is a long read cause Wayno is such a windbag šŸ™‚ The interview is on Al’s Google Plus page via the link in the title. However, for the sake of perservation, a copy of it can also been seen by clicking HERE.

TRIVIA-The interview on Al’s Google Plus page also has You Tube video links chosen by Al to put some visuals into the interview. Those links have been added to the version here as well.

-2017-

VIDEO

11/9/2017-THE WEBCAMNICK FANPAGE

Wayne W. Johnson interview by Nick Morman for THE WEBCAMNICK FANPAGE from Syracuse, NY at the premiere of the film “Transformation” (HEWITT FILMS).

TRIVIA-One of the few times Wayne is interviewed without his wig on šŸ˜€ It was a long day before arriving at the theater…

8/23/2017-RADIO RETROFUTURE-Episode #64–The Netherlands

Wayne W. Johnson interview (edited) by Bonsart Bokel for the RADIO RETROFUTURE podcast from The Netherlands. This podcast specializes in steampunk and a good chunk of the interview is about the upcoming film ROMEO 3000 (MAD ANGEL FILMS in association with WWJ PRODUCTIONS).

TRIVIA-As stated above, this is the edited version of the interview. Perhaps the unedited version will appear here at some later date šŸ™‚

5/27/2017-The Fiends Episode 255: Syracuse Zombie Com-Liverpool, NY

Michael Alan Fitzgerald (FIENDISH FILMS STUDIOS) interviews the one and only zombie panel at the Syracuse Zombie Con in Liverpool, NY on May 27, 2017. Included on the panel are Greta Volkova (TALES OF DRACULA), Mark J. Peek (“Half Dead”), Jeremy Ambler ( THE WALKING DEAD) and Wayne W. Johnson (NIGHT OF SOMETHING STRANGE).

TRIVIA- some of the answers to the questions were quite…interesting… šŸ˜€ Be sure to check out Jeremy’s talk and actions on what he learned at “Zombie School” in prep for “The Walking Dead.” \m/

AUDIO

12/4/2017- Audio Interview with Inside Movies Galore

Wayne W. Johnson audio interview with David Strege, Michelle Jaeger and Dane Keli for INSIDE MOVIES GALORE. Just a heads up, for a chunk of this, David’s voice is garbled and / or distorted for some reason.

TRIVIA-Multiple questions and answers in regards to WWJ’s filmography to where the entire interview is over three hours long (!)-and they didn’t even get to half of the projects WWJ has been in. Prepare yourselves for the long haul with this one… šŸ™‚

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12/3/2017-Audio Interview with The Horrible Horror Podcast

Wayne W. Johnson audio interview with THE HORRIBLE HORROR PODCAST. This interview centered on NIGHT OF SOMETHING STRANGE, but did hit into other films and music from Wayne’s past. Click HERE to listen to the interview (around an hour long). This interview is also available via iTUNES.

TRIVIA-Wayne answers some of the mysteries that were involved in NoSS in this one-including where that lead pipe came from in NoSS šŸ™‚

5/27/2017-G33KPOD PODCAST-Liverpool, NY

Wayne W. Johnson audio interview by the members of the G33KPOD Podcast which includes (L. to R. ) Paul Showens, Andrew Montclair and Hugh Allen at the 2017 Zombie Con at the Holiday Inn-Liverpool, NY on 5/27/2017.

TRIVIA-Initially, the name “Andrew W. Johnson” was used for labeling this by mistake and still might be in use at some places (such as the URL). This podcast is also available via iTunes. Click HERE to listen (interview is around 30 minutes).

3/10/2017-THE HORROR HAPPENS RADIO SHOW-Cherry Hill, NJ

Wayne W. Johnson audio interview by Jay Kay for THE HORROR HAPPENS SHOW-Included in this is also an interview with NIGHT OF SOMETHING STRANGE Director Jonathan Straiton, as well as reports from the MONSTER MANIA CONVENTION in New Jersey (where the interviews for WWJ & Jonathan were done) and many more. Jonathan’s interview starts at around the 2:53:10 mark, while WWJ starts at the 3:14:00 mark.

TRIVIA-This occurred at the 2016 Monster-Mania Convention in Cherry Hill, NJ. I’d just arrived when Jonathan was being interviewed and was invited to be as well. It was pleasantly unexpected and, as the promos say, uncensored šŸ™‚

-2016-

VIDEO

03/09/2016-A WEEK IN THE LIFE-EPISODE 11-Canastota, NY

Wayne W. Johnson video interview on “The Week in the Life” Web Series-Episode 11-by Ben Reilley (LIFE OF REILLEY DISTILLING AND WINE CO.) and Jason Emerson (CAZENOVIA REPUBLICAN).

-TRIVIA-This interview was originally set up to be a co-interview with Matthew A. Peters of MAD ANGEL FILMS, but he couldnā€™t make it so I went solo šŸ™‚

AUDIO

07/18/2016-THE NECROCASTICON

Wayne W. Johnson audio interview by Thomas Clark, Scott Groverston, Walter Ball and Azriel Mordecai for THE NECROCASTICON PODCAST-VOLUME 2 CHAPTER 10 (Interview with WWJ starts around the 32 minute mark).

TRIVIA-In their Volume 2 Chapter 8 episode, it’s main subject is KISS and I get brought up during the broadcast. This led me to being interviewed on Chapter 10 šŸ™‚

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10/06/2016-MAD ANGEL FILMS

Wayne W. Johnson written interview by Matt Peters for MAD ANGEL FILMS. Included on that page is a video compilation of WWJ’s roles in almost all the films he’s done for Mad Angel Films to date (some still unreleased).

07/16/2016-POP-N-PULP WEBSITE

Wayne W. Johnson written interviewed by Azriel Moredecai for the POP-N-PULP Network.

TRIVIA-This interview originally appeared on Azreal’s DEVIANTART page.

-2015-

VIDEO

4/24/2015-THE HORROR OF IT ALL SHOW (at premiere of TALES OF DRACULA)-Binghamton, NY

-Wayne W. Johnson video interview by Marquis DeBlood for THE HORROR OF IT ALL (Interview with WWJ starts at 4:16 mark)

-TRIVIA-This interview is part of a set of interviews done by Mark Dickinson with various cast and crew members of the film ā€œTales of Draculaā€ at the cast & crew premiere. The segment with me was taken right after we had all finished watching the movie.

AUDIO

07/14/2015-PART 1-MONSTER KID RADIO PODCAST

07/14/2015-PART 2-MONSTER KID RADIO PODCAST

Wayne W. Johnson audio interviews on MONSTER KID RADIO by Derek M. Kich.

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04/24/2015-WATERS EDGE MARKETPLACE PODCAST-Binghamton, NY

Wayne W. Johnson audio interview by Alonnie Milligan for WATERS EDGE MARKETPLACEĀ  just before the premiere of TALES OF DRACULA in Binghamton, NY.

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06/23/2015-MONSTERDIGGARE.NET (SWEDEN)

-Wayne W. Johnson written interview for MONSTERDIGGARE.NET by Patrik Karlsson

Unfortunately, the MonsterDiggare.Net site is down and there is no way of knowing when it will be back up-if ever. Fortunately, the contents of the interview can be seen HERE

-2014-

VIDEO

10/10/2014-WOLFBAIN PRODUCTIONS-Binghanton, NY

-Wayne W. Johnson being interviewed by WOLFBAIN PRODUCTIONS about his role as Dracula in TALES OF DRACULA .

TRIVIA-This was originally filmed during my last day of filming with ā€œTales of Draculaā€ on 7/27/2014.The actually interview was around 20-30 minutes, mainly due to me being a ā€œtadā€ long-winded šŸ™‚ Whether the entire interview will ever see the light of day is unknown.

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5/28/2014-ARTS ILLUSTRATED BY CHARLES W. ANDREWS

-2013-

READ

12/7/2013-DEVIANTART BY AZRIEL MORDECAI

-2012-

VIDEO

11/8/2012-SYRACUSE ARTISTS PANEL DISCUSSION-Syracuse, NY

TRIVIA-This happened the day (11/8/2012) after I came back from filming an episode (“Kitumba”) with STAR TREK NEW VOYAGES. I’d actually filmed all this with my camcorder as an archive for myself, but then the link went dead and I couldn’t find it so here they are. Occasionally, because I’m filming a computer monitor, you can see a “ghost” image of me flash on and off šŸ™‚

5/22/2012-PICKLE TALK-EPISODE 1-Utica, NY

5/22/2012-PICKLE TALK-EPISODE 1

Wayne W. Johnson being interviewed by Melissa Seelman for the web series Pickle Talk by MAD ANGEL FILMS.

-TRIVIA-This was done the same day Iā€™d finished filming for ā€œHalf Dead.ā€ I was beat and was still hurting from an injury during a fight scene earlier that day. For no particular reason I decided to not only stay dressed up as ā€œVoxā€ but also to stay in character. All the replies are 100% improv-just reacting to Melissaā€™s questionsā€¦ šŸ™‚

AUDIO

11/30/2012-GENRETAINMENT PODCAST-CAST OF STAR TREK NEW VOYAGES: PHASE II (Interview segment with WWJ and Actor Brian Tubbs starts around 19:18. Other interviewed in this include James Cawley, John Kelly and Charles Root).

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