S5-EP7: Hollywood, DNA, and the Monsters We Make
This episode contains adult language and themes. Listener discretion is advised.
In this explosive second half of our conversation with Emmy-winning writer, producer, and podcast trailblazer Alan Katz, we dive headfirst into the chaos, comedy, and emotional fallout that define a creative life lived out loud.
Alan pulls no punches as he recounts the behind-the-scenes saga of Bordello of Blood—a production so wildly mismanaged it birthed its own podcast. From million-dollar egos to miscast villains and backdoor celebrity deals, Alan dishes the kind of unfiltered truth you rarely hear from Hollywood insiders.
Then the conversation takes a sharp and stunning turn.
We explore the real-life story that inspired The Donor, Alan’s riveting narrative podcast about sperm donation, unexpected fatherhood, and the moral minefield of DNA testing. It's a modern horror story where the monsters aren’t supernatural—they’re hiding in plain sight, wearing lab coats, or logging into ancestry sites.
And to top it all off? Alan reads an AI-generated Tales from the Crypt-style short story based on The Donor—complete with a dark twist and a dash of that classic Crypt Keeper humor.
In This Episode:
The truth behind Bordello of Blood and its infamous casting choices
How Sylvester Stallone inadvertently shaped a horror movie
Why podcasting is the ultimate tool for creative freedom
The emotional fallout of anonymous sperm donation
A hauntingly funny DNA horror story, told in Alan’s unmistakable voice
Whether you're a screenwriter, a podcast junkie, or someone wondering what secrets might be buried in your family tree—this one’s for you. Check out Alans podcast on his production company: https://costardandtouchstone.com/
Spirit Talk Show – Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups
Hosted by Doyle
Follow Spirit Talk Show on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spirittalkshow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doylespirittalkshow/
X: https://x.com/doylespirittalk
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/spirittalkshow
www.spirittalkshow.info
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who might need it.
Sponsored by Incogni — they remove your personal data from broker sites automatically so strangers cannot buy your information. Get protected: https://deal.incogni.io/spirittalkshow
More description
This episode contains adult language and themes. Listener discretion is advised.
In this explosive second half of our conversation with Emmy-winning writer, producer, and podcast trailblazer Alan Katz, we dive headfirst into the chaos, comedy, and emotional fallout that define a creative life lived out loud.
Alan pulls no punches as he recounts the behind-the-scenes saga of Bordello of Blood—a production so wildly mismanaged it birthed its own podcast. From million-dollar egos to miscast villains and backdoor celebrity deals, Alan dishes the kind of unfiltered truth you rarely hear from Hollywood insiders.
Then the conversation takes a sharp and stunning turn.
We explore the real-life story that inspired The Donor, Alan’s riveting narrative podcast about sperm donation, unexpected fatherhood, and the moral minefield of DNA testing. It's a modern horror story where the monsters aren’t supernatural—they’re hiding in plain sight, wearing lab coats, or logging into ancestry sites.
And to top it all off? Alan reads an AI-generated Tales from the Crypt-style short story based on The Donor—complete with a dark twist and a dash of that classic Crypt Keeper humor.
In This Episode:
The truth behind Bordello of Blood and its infamous casting choices
How Sylvester Stallone inadvertently shaped a horror movie
Why podcasting is the ultimate tool for creative freedom
The emotional fallout of anonymous sperm donation
A hauntingly funny DNA horror story, told in Alan’s unmistakable voice
Whether you're a screenwriter, a podcast junkie, or someone wondering what secrets might be buried in your family tree—this one’s for you. Check out Alans podcast on his production company: https://costardandtouchstone.com/
Spirit Talk Show – Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups
Hosted by Doyle
Follow Spirit Talk Show on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spirittalkshow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doylespirittalkshow/
X: https://x.com/doylespirittalk
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/spirittalkshow
www.spirittalkshow.info
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who might need it.
Sponsored by Incogni — they remove your personal data from broker sites automatically so strangers cannot buy your information. Get protected: https://deal.incogni.io/spirittalkshow
Listen elsewhere
Available Results
Generated results are saved to your library for reuse and search.