The oft-overlooked precursor to one of the great bad movies of all time, TROLL was a mid-grade hit for Empire that has cast a surprisingly long shadow. From introducing a few major careers to possibly inspiring one of the most beloved literary characters of all time, this modest GREMLINS knock-off has had more of a cultural footprint than you might expect. We're joined this week by author and artist Abby Denson (@abbydenson on Instagram) for this magical delight.

Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli

Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck

Logo by Doug McCambridge

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Next week's episode: Vicious Lips