Mon, 28 March 2016
The early 1930s laid the groundwork for monster moviedom. Vampires, mad scientists, patchwork monsters . . . and mummies. 1932's The Mummy (dir. Karl Freund) put Boris Karloff in the bandages for a movie whose influence can still be felt today. Author Stephen D. Sullivan joins Derek this week on Monster Kid Radio to talk about this seminal film. Also, we have some listener feedback. And don't forget - it's RONDO SEASON! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Cushing Horrors - http://cushinghorrors.com/ Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVj-vNukfV8 The opening and closing song "Sand Dune" (Freshwater Freakout) appears by permission of Thee Sturgeons - https://theesturgeons.bandcamp.com/ Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. Next week on Monster Kid Radio: |
Mon, 21 March 2016
Filmmaker and monster kid Joshua Kennedy joins Derek this week to talk about one his favorite movies - 1964's The Gorgon (dir. Terence Fisher). Not only do the two talk about this underrated Hammer classic, Joshua also lets slip who his favorite director is (not that it would be hard to guess!). The Gorgon is such a favorite of Josh's that it inspired his upcoming movie The Night of Medusa (dir. Joshua Kennedy), which will be coming to DVD players near you soon! Also, Derek just found out (courtesy of The Shadow Over Portland) that the Northwest Film Center is showing a White Zombie (dir. Victor Halperin)-The Crime of Dr. Crespi (dir. John H. Auer) double feature this weekend. You know where Derek will be Saturday night! And don't forget - it's RONDO SEASON! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Joshua Kennedy, Man of the Arts - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaKennedy64/ Le Hammer Serenade - "Come Prima" Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEVRn_bVQtQ The opening and closing song "Knife Bumps" (Knife Bump demos) appears by permission of The Jagaloons - https://thejagaloons.bandcamp.com/ Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. Next week on Monster Kid Radio: |
Mon, 14 March 2016
Tony Wendel from The Gigantic Project joins Derek this week to take on a gigantic film - Gorgo (dir. Eugène Lourié). SPOILERS AHEAD! This 1961 European kaiju film leaves quite an impression on the two, and even seems to up the ante when it comes to how to tell a kaiju story. It's not just a British Godzilla! (And, somehow, Tony even manages to make a reference to a 1988 Don Bluth film.) Also, remember it's RONDO SEASON! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) The Gigantic Project - http://thegiganticproject.com/ Waiting for Gorgo (dir. Benjamin Craig) - https://vimeo.com/13525226 The opening and closing song "Hiroshima" (Hiroshima) appears by permission of Tsunamish - https://tsunamish.bandcamp.com/ Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. Next week on Monster Kid Radio: |
Mon, 7 March 2016
He's the original Dead Robot. He's a Hollywood Outsider. And he likes Dracula (dir. Tod Browning). He's author and podcaster Justin Macumber, and this week he joins Derek to talk about this landmark monster film and it's impact on them. It's a light conversation that speaks to what it is about these movies that brings us monster kids together - we just LOVE THEM and love talking with others who love them. Also, Derek reminds the listeners about why this Wednesday, March 9th, is important. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Justin R. Macumber - http://www.justinmacumber.com/ Upcoming shows for Genki Genki Panic - https://www.facebook.com/genkigenkipanic/posts/1046775252044750 The opening and closing song "Two Girls, One Casket" (Spooky Fingers) appears by permission of Genki Genki Panic - http://genkigenkipanic.bandcamp.com/ Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. Next week on Monster Kid Radio: |
Sun, 28 February 2016
Godzilla, Ebirah, and Mothra join special guest Andy Campbell (Kaiju 101) this week on Monster Kid Radio. Andy and Derek take a look at the Godzilla film with one of the most fun soundtracks - 1966's Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (dir. Jun Fukuda). Also, Derek reads listener emails, and talks a bit more about the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards (and suggests two people he'd like to see inducted into the Monster Kid Hall of Fame). Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Kaiju 101 - http://www.kaiju101.com/ Bloke's Terrible Tomb of Terror - https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlokesTomb The opening and closing song "Power" (Speed Power Turbo Racer) appears by permission of Amphibian Man - https://amphibianman.bandcamp.com/ Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. Next week on Monster Kid Radio: |
Mon, 22 February 2016
Are you ready to enter Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (dir. Freddie Francis)? Don't worry. You'll be fine. You've got the good Dr. Gangrene (Larry Underwood) along for the visit to this Amicus portmanteau film from 1965. He and Derek talk about the film, the place of the anthology film in the horror genre, and about the new book Dr. Gangrene's Tales from Parts Unknown. Also, the ballot for the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards has been released! (Special guest - Yes, that's Derek's cat Lovee you might be hearing in the background!) Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Spring Break Forever Podcast - http://springbreakforever.libsyn.com/ The opening and closing songs "Calling Dr. Gangrene" (Themes from an Imaginary Spook Show!) appears by permission of The Jeano Roid Experience Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. Next week on Monster Kid Radio: |
Mon, 15 February 2016
Derek's journey through the Planet of the Apes films continues as he's joined by Disney, Indiana's Scott & Tracey Morris. The third film in this franchise - Escape from the Planet of the Apes (dir. Don Taylor) - is a definite departure in the series so far. In this spoiler-filled episode, Derek talks about his first-time viewing experience with the film while Scott and Tracey offer their insights as longtime fans. Also, Derek goes over some listener feedback about a few recent episodes. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Stephen D. Sullivan - http://www.cushinghorrors.com The opening and closing song "Peeping Bond" (Waves of Absolute Space Fire) appears by permission of The Shadowaves - http://theshadowaves.bandcamp.com/ Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. Next week on Monster Kid Radio: |
Mon, 8 February 2016
Every year, Monster Kid Radio retroactively honors the genre cinema of the past with the Monster Rally Retro Awards, or as we like to call them, The Rallies! As most agree that 1931 was the year that started the horror film genre thanks to Universal's iconic monster movie releases, we'll start with 1931, and (thanks to a suggestion from Monster Kid Radio Irregular and writer Stephen D. Sullivan - buy his books!), we'll also honor 1941's and 1951's monster movie makers. Last year, the ballots were submitted, and now it's time for the winners to be announced! Plus, Derek has a few words about a monster magazine. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) "The Show Must Be Go" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. Next week on Monster Kid Radio: |
Mon, 1 February 2016
Way back in Episode #1 of Monster Kid Radio, The Shadow Over Portland's Chris McMillan joined Derek to discuss their Top Three Favorite Monster Movies, and this week, on Episode #253, Chris is on the podcast to discuss his Number Two pick - 1951's The Thing from Another World (dir. Christian Nyby). There's a reason why this film made Chris' list, and there's a good chance it may creep up on Derek's Top Three the more he thinks about it! Also, while discussing the film, Derek realizes an odd, tenuous connection he almost had with this film. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) The opening and closing song "Die Traurige Grammel" (Los Chicharrones del Surf (10")) appears by permission of Balu & die Surfgrammeln - http://www.surfgrammeln-san.org/ - http://greencookierecords.bandcamp.com/album/los-chicharrones-del-surf-10 Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. Next week on Monster Kid Radio: |
Mon, 25 January 2016
Christopher R. Mihm is beginning his second decade as a filmmaker with his upcoming movie Weresquito: Nazi Hunter. Before production of this sure-to-be-a-hit film kicks off, he stopped by Monster Kid Radio to talk with Derek about the upcoming movie. As much as it is to talk about the films of the Mihmiverse, it's also a lot of fun to talk about one of the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio, John Agar, and Chris and Derek do just that! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) The Films of Christopher R. Mihm - http://sainteuphoria.com/ (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) The opening and closing song "Nobody Here But Us Spooks" (Spooky Sounds) appears by permission of Found Drowned - https://founddrownedusa.bandcamp.com/ Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. Next week on Monster Kid Radio: |