# Lon Chaney Jr. More Than the Wolf Man | Bill Fleck Interview

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Podcast: [The Ghostly Gallery Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773)
Published: 2026-04-02T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we are joined by author and classic horror expert Bill Fleck. Bill is the creator of the Rondo Award nominated newsletter Classic Horror Behind the Scenes and the author of Chaney’s Baby and Chaney’s Audition. We take a closer look at the life of Lon Chaney Jr., exploring the man behind one of horror’s most iconic roles. Bill shares insights from his research, including lesser known moments from Chaney’s life, along with the story behind his books. We also talk about Bill’s early love of horror and what it was like meeting Vincent Price. This is a thoughtful conversation about classic horror, Hollywood history, and the legacy of Lon Chaney Jr. Episode 132 Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! Bill Fleck: Substack: https://billfleck.substack.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill.fleck.10/ The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Audio Podcast Available: Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast/id1824273985 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PWrc4PJ6NUt2BZtcVFSy9?si=6481b6be011c4393 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

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