In the early days of the Creepercast we began with a podcast where Jason and I would discuss a pairing of horror films and rave about how amazing or bad they were. More often than not, we would spend more time on our favorite films, film makers, and poured love and adoration on those that contributed strongly to our beloved film genre. After the recent passing of the humblest of genre pioneers, I find myself looking back on those days, and to one show in particular which featured a visit from Gary Streiner. He is the man best known as Russell Streiner's brother but also had the very important job of audio engineer and whatever else George decided he should be throughout the making of the quintessential zombie film of all time.
Obviously we were more interested in tales from the set and stories about the great Romero than whatever he was really there to discuss with us (not true! the save the chapel campaign was just as important!) and to be honest, the 60 degrees of separation from Gary to George was just as good as having George on the show. Thus, the living legend of the creative genius that called himself George A. Romero was cemented into the Creepercast lexicon forever.
Now I could go on and on about what made George Romero so important to this horror fanatic, and someday maybe I will, but in the midst of the tributes in the wake of our loss of him I don't feel right repeating others words or diminishing their celebration of his life. Instead I have dug through the Creepercast archive and found that show for you to enjoy our ramblings and revel in the tales of the man known as the father of modern zombies. With that we bid a farewell but not for long to the master of our undead nightmares. Rest in peace knowing the stories will forever be told and the myth that is the man will forever grow.
