Who says make-up isn’t manly? Not this former semi-pro baseball player-turned-monstermind:

In the spirit of Halloween, this episode of the Marz Media Podcast features creature creator K.J. Hanna (@KJFX_Artist), currently making hearts skip a beat at Blood Manor in New York City. We talked about what makes special effects make-up his passion, movies that should be made, movies that should have never seen the light of day, and how metal music and horror movies often go hand-in-hand.

K.J. also answers one of this generation’s more important questions: is it possible to maintain an active fantasy sports career and a successful marriage? Click play to find out. But please don’t be alarmed by the Feedback Ghost, who decided to join us at different points of the show. ‘Tis the season, I guess…the season of the rookie podcaster. Enjoy!