Mon, 22 September 2014
Monster Kid Radio #135 - Going 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with Scott & Tracey Morris (plus Kodoja!)
Scott and Tracey Morris from Disney, Indiana are back on Monster Kid Radio, and it's all true. I swear by my tattoo . . . that they're going to talk with Derek about the 1954 film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (dir. Richard Fleischer). This is a Disney classic, but it's also Monster Kid Radio fodder, and as you listen to Derek, Scott and Tracey talk about the film, you'll find out why. Also in this episode, Derek speaks with writer/musician/podcaster Keith Foster about Kodoja, a comic book filled to the giant gills with kiaju action and destruction. There's a Kickstarter campaign right now to collect the first five issues of the series in a nice hardcover edition, and Keith's going to tell us about the rewards you can get while making this hardcover a reality. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Kodoja - http://kodoja.com/ Nerdometrics - http://nerdometrics.wordpress.com/ Kodoja: A Kaiju Graphic Novel with a Soundtrack - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kodoja/kodoja-a-kaiju-graphic-novel-with-a-soundtrack The opening and closing song "Surfing in the Kane" (from the album International Brazililan Surfs) appears by permission of The Dead Rocks - http://deadrocks.com.br/
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Wed, 17 September 2014
Derek's mother came to visit, and he talked her into appearing on an episode of Monster Kid Radio. Want to hear some of Derek's origin as a monster kid? In Episode #134, Derek's mom spills some of the beans about what little Derek did growing up. (And, finally . . . FINALLY his mother lets Derek off the hook for something he did twenty years ago!) Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net (where you can see pics of Derek from past Halloweens). (.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 "Road Runner" (from the album Keep Surfin') appears by permission of Los Wet Guitars - http://loswetguitars.bandcamp.com/
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Mon, 15 September 2014
Monster Kid Radio #133 - The Phantom of the Opera at the Historic Artcraft Theatre with Scott & Tracey Morris
Lon Chaney is a monster movie and Hollywood legend, and returning guests Scott & Tracey Morris were fortunate enough to watch the master in the 1925 film The Phantom of the Opera (dir. Rupert Julian) at the Historic Artcraft Theatre last weekend. This was a first-time viewing for them, and they share their thoughts about the film, and the screening, with Derek and Monster Kid Radio. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net. (.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 Historic Artcraft Theatre - http://www.historicartcrafttheatre.org/ Make Stage 28 a National Historic Landmark - http://tinyurl.com/stage28 Save the Stage Petition - http://tinyurl.com/phantompetition The opening and closing song "Someday You'll Be My Girl" (from the album Keep Surfin') appears by permission of Los Wet Guitars - http://loswetguitars.bandcamp.com/
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Wed, 10 September 2014
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (dir. Robert Wiene) is clearly one of the most important horror films of all time, and Greg Starrett joins Derek at Monster Kid Radio to tell us why. By the time they're done, you'll agree his film influenced movies, monster and otherwise, for years to come! (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Greg Starrett and Paul McComas read Fit for a Frankenstein - http://youtu.be/YW-qxY62eXA
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Mon, 8 September 2014
When we think about the classic monster movie actors, we think about names like Karloff, Lugosi, Chaney, etc. In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, Greg Starrett (the co-author of Fit for a Frankenstein) is going to help us add the name Conrad Veidt to that list. Derek welcomes Greg to the show, and before they dive into a conversation about The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (dir. Robert Wiene), Greg gives us a primer on the man who played a sleepwalker in that film but by no means sleptwalk through his role. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) |
Wed, 3 September 2014
Between movies at Skyline Drive-In's Monster Movie Fest (8/23/14), horror host Sammy Terry entertained the crowd. Thanks to Scott and Tracey Morris who recorded the event, you'll get to hear the show! 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) Sammy Terry - http://www.sammyterrynightmares.com/
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Mon, 1 September 2014
Monster Kid Radio #129 - I Saw What I Saw When I Saw It: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein with Frank J. Dello Stritto
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (dir. Charles Barton) is one of our favorite movies here at Monster Kid Radio, and it's also a favorite film of Frank J. Dello Stritto. This recording came from June 2014's Monster Bash, and appears on the podcast with his permission. 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) Support Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/monsterkidradio Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbashnews.com/
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Wed, 27 August 2014
Monster Kid Radio #128 - Continuing to Destination Inner Space with Stephen D. Sullivan and Christopher Page
Derek is continuing his way to Destination Inner Space (dir. Francis D. Lyon), but not without a visit to the moon pool with Stephen D. Sullivan and Christopher Page. This movie has quickly become one of Derek's favorite "discoveries" since he first began podcasting, and the feelings about this film are mutual with this week's guests. 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) Support Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/monsterkidradio Stephen D. Sullivan - http://stephendsullivan.com/ Orphaned Entertainment - http://orphaned-entertainment.jonja.net/ The opening and closing song "Safari Zone" (from the album Caught Dead) appears by permission of Beware the Dangers of a Ghost Scorpion! - http://ghostscorpion.bandcamp.com/
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Sun, 24 August 2014
Monster Kid Radio #127 - Destination Inner Space (and public domain films) with Stephen D. Sullivan and Christopher Page
Derek is heading into the murky waters of Destination Inner Space (dir. Francis D. Lyon) to face off against alien invaders . . . and pesky copyright law. He's bringing with him return guest author Stephen D. Sullivan and fellow podcaster Christopher Page. 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) Support Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/monsterkidradio Stephen D. Sullivan - http://stephendsullivan.com/ Orphaned Entertainment - http://orphaned-entertainment.jonja.net/ The opening and closing song "Caught Dead" (from the album Caught Dead) appears by permission of Beware the Dangers of a Ghost Scorpion! - http://ghostscorpion.bandcamp.com/
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Tue, 19 August 2014
Monster fans have been buzzing since word broke that Universal is looking to relaunch their classic monster line as a cohesive shared universe. In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, Derek looks at the prospect of this happening, and shares his thoughts about this united Universal franchise in a Monsterkiditorial. 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) Support Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/monsterkidradio Gregory William Mank - http://www.gregorymank.com/ The opening and closing song "Cricket" (from the album The Good, the Bad, and the Reverb) appears by permission of King Pelican - https://www.facebook.com/pages/King-Pelican/150652407140
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Mon, 18 August 2014
We're going back to Monster Bash, June 2014, in this episode of Monster Kid Radio! At the convention, after of a showing of 1934's The Black Cat (dir. Edgar G. Ulmer), Gregory William Mank talked about this historic and original film featuring two of the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio - Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. This recording appears on Monster Kid Radio with the permission of Mr. Mank. 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) Want future Monster Kid Radio coverage from future Monster Bash conventions? Support Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/monsterkidradio Gregory William Mank - http://www.gregorymank.com/ The opening and closing song "Morocco" (from the album The Good, the Bad, and the Reverb) appears by permission of King Pelican - https://www.facebook.com/pages/King-Pelican/150652407140
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Wed, 13 August 2014
"Nobody wants to kiss a slug." It's nuggets of wisdom like that that you'll hear in this episode of Monster Kid Radio. Micah and Derek continue their discussion of the 1956 classic science fiction film Forbidden Planet on the podcast, share their thoughts on the difference between science fiction movies then and now, remakes, special effects . . . and whether or not either of them really need 60 gallons of "the good stuff." 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) Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/monsterkidradio Karloff: A New One-Person Play Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2039583251/karloff-a-new-one-person-play Josh Lobster Kickstarter -https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devondevereaux/josh-lobster The opening and closing song "40 Million Miles to Earth" (from the album 40 Million Miles to Earth) appears by permission of The Blue Giant Zeta Puppies - http://thebluegiantzetapuppies.bandcamp.com/
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Mon, 11 August 2014
Derek is joined by Micah Bear this week on Monster Kid Radio, and he's bringing Robby the Robot with him. Micah spent part of his childhood going to the movie theater to watch classic science fiction movies with his father, and Forbidden Planet (dir. Fred M. Wilcox) became a favorite. In this episode of MKR, Micah talks about how he came to see some of these movies, and with Derek, they start to talk about the non-robot cast of Forbidden Planet. Also, Derek reads emails from Monster Kid Radio listeners. 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) Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/monsterkidradio Karloff: A New One-Person Play Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2039583251/karloff-a-new-one-person-play Josh Lobster Kickstarter -https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devondevereaux/josh-lobster The opening and closing song "Outlaws" (from the album 40 Million Miles to Earth) appears by permission of The Blue Giant Zeta Puppies - http://thebluegiantzetapuppies.bandcamp.com/
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Wed, 6 August 2014
Dr. Gangrene (Larry Underwood) is making his way through the entire Vincent Price filmography in his new YouTube series, The Fantastic Films of Vincent Price. In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, he tells Derek about his journey through the first few films of Price's career, what Price film he hosted, and whether or not Price could . . . score a touchdown? 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) Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/monsterkidradio Dr. Gangrene - http://drgangrene.com/ Dr. Gangrene on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drgangrene/ The Fantastic Films of Vincent Price - http://vincentpricefilms.blogspot.com/ The Fantastic Films of Vincent Price on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/vincentpricefilms/ Karloff: A New One-Person Play Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2039583251/karloff-a-new-one-person-play Josh Lobster Kickstarter -https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devondevereaux/josh-lobster The opening and closing song "Dr. Abominable" (from the album Dr. Abominable) appears by permission of the Mexican Weirdoh's - http://mexicanweirdohs.bandcamp.com/
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Mon, 4 August 2014
Monster Kid Radio is due for a check-up, so it's time to check in with our friendly neighborhood doctor, Dr. Gangrene! His prescription? How about a viewing of the Vincent Price classic House of Wax (André De Toth)? Dr. Gangrene (aka Larry Underwood) cites House of Wax as one of his favorites, and not only does he tell us why, but also why House of Wax is one of the most important films of Vincent Price's career. Along the way, he and Derek talk briefly about remakes, and what they look for in a 3D 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) Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/monsterkidradio Dr. Gangrene - http://drgangrene.com/ Karloff: A New One-Person Play Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2039583251/karloff-a-new-one-person-play The opening and closing song "Super Tubo" (from the album Dr. Abominable) appears by permission of the Mexican Weirdoh's - http://mexicanweirdohs.bandcamp.com/
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Tue, 29 July 2014
Boris Karloff made quite the impression on writer/actor/musician Randy Bowser . . . so much so, Randy has written Karloff: A One-Person Play, and he's on Monster Kid Radio this week to tell us about it. In this episode, Randy talks with Derek about the process of writing the play, where he found his information and inspiration, and whether or not the Karloff estate is behind the project. Thank you to all the Monster Kid Radio listeners that have backed the Kickstarter campaign to finance this one-of-a-kind piece of stage magic so far! 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) Karloff: A New One-Person Play Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2039583251/karloff-a-new-one-person-play Karloff: A One-Person Play on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karlofftheplay Boris Karloff: More Than a Monster - http://www.morethanamonster.com/ The Kreepy Kastle - http://kreepykastle.com/ The opening and closing song "The Villain in the Panama Hat" (from the album Meltdown) appears by permission of the Atomic Mosquitos - http://www.atomicmosquitos.com/
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Mon, 28 July 2014
Boris Karloff is not just one of the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio. He's not just a guy who played movie monsters. He was a working actor who constantly worked on his craft and gave every project his all, and Randy Bowser's upcoming one-person play Karloff will highlight and feature more than just the monster elements of this man's journey and career. This week on Monster Kid Radio, we meet playwright/actor/musician Randy Bowser, learn about his Monster Kid background, and how Boris Karloff influenced his creative path. 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) Karloff: A New One-Person Play Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2039583251/karloff-a-new-one-person-play The opening and closing song "Hollow Point" (from the album Meltdown) appears by permission of the Atomic Mosquitos - http://www.atomicmosquitos.com/
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Tue, 22 July 2014
You'll believe a turtle can fly . . . and shoot fireballs. Kyle Yount's visit to Monster Kid Radio (or should we say Kaiju Kid Radio?) continues as he and Derek talk about the 1990s trilogy of Gamera films (dir. Shusuke Kaneko). Kyle is the mastermind behind the Kaijucast, and not only is he a fan of all things Godzilla (which he plans on documenting in his upcoming documentary Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction), but he's also a fan of that OTHER giant Japanese monster whose name also starts with the letter G. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Hail To The King: 60 Years of Destruction Documentary Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/287365203/hail-to-the-king-60-years-of-destruction-documenta Kaijucast - http://kaijucast.com/ The Shrine of Gamera - http://www.shrineofgamera.com/ The opening and closing song "Curse of Poseidon" appears with permission of King Ghidorah - http://www.facebook.com/King.Ghidora.Rock - http://www.reverbnation.com/kingghidorarock
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Mon, 21 July 2014
Monster Kid Radio isn't the only monster-themed podcast in the Pacific Northwest. Kyle Yount has been talking about "Godzilla and all of his rubber-suited foes" on the Kaijucast since 2009. Since then, he's been able to do some amazing things, like introducing King Kong vs. Godzilla (dir. Ishirō Honda) at the Hollywood Theatre in 2012 for that film's 50-year anniversary. (Derek was at that screening, and it began his fandom of all things kaiju proper - thanks Kyle!) Now, Kyle has an opportunity to do something even bigger. Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction is a documentary produced by Kyle . . . and the supporters of his Kickstater program. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Hail To The King: 60 Years of Destruction Documentary Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/287365203/hail-to-the-king-60-years-of-destruction-documenta Kaijucast - http://kaijucast.com/ The opening and closing song "Nameless" appears with permission of King Ghidorah - http://www.facebook.com/King.Ghidora.Rock - http://www.reverbnation.com/kingghidorarock
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Wed, 16 July 2014
Beverly Washburn's Hollywood history brought her into contact with many legends, and Monster Bash brought her into contact with Monster Kid Radio! Comic Book Central's Joe Stuber set up the interview, and together Joe and Derek ask Beverly about her experience with Mole Men, Captain Kirk, and a really messed up family led by Lon Chaney, Jr. Beverly was a great guest, and we thank her for spending some time with us at Monster Bash. After the interview, Derek opens up the floor for a discussion about a particular piece of news that has the potential to break the internet . . . or at least, a few message boards. 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) Comic Book Central - http://comicbookcentral.net/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/ Beverly Washburn - http://beverlywashburn.com/ The opening and closing song "Where's Captain Kirk?" (from the album In the 25th Century) appears by permission of The Nick Atoms - http://www.thenickatoms.com/
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Sun, 13 July 2014
Here at Monster Kid Radio, we ask Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson the hard questions about his current day job, his history with MST3k, and what he says about critics that might consider riffing less-than-respectful. Comic Book Central's Joe Stuber set up the interview, and the two of us sat down with the very gracious Joel for this episode of MKR. (And check it out - Joel even played a round of Monster Kid Radio's Classic Five!) 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) Comic Book Central - http://comicbookcentral.net/ Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction - http://hailtothekingdoc.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/ Joel Hodgson - http://joelhodgson.com/ The opening and closing song "Funny Corn" (from the album Surf is Dead) appears by permission of The Surf Coasters - http://www.surfcoasters.com/
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Wed, 9 July 2014
Bill Riley, Joe Ziegler, and Jason Crutchley were at Monster Bash this June, but attendees probably know them better as Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and Scoop Fields - The Ultimate Abbout & Costello Tribute Show! When they weren't performing nightly at the convention, they could be found interacting with the Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein display at the show, or even interacting with people in the hallways! These guys were amazing, and were generous enough with their time to sit down for an interview with Comic Book Central's Joe Stuber in which they talk about their history, how they came together, and their favorite eras and routines of The Boys. Additionally, Derek talks briefly about the soon-to-be-released Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection DVD set (and another Universal box set that might also be worth your time). 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 Ultimate Abbott & Costello Tribute Show - http://www.ultimateaandc.com/ Comic Book Central - http://comicbookcentral.net/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/ The opening and closing song "Dr. Kilometers (Uncertainty Principle)" (from the album It's About Time!) appears by permission of The TomorrowMen - http://tmensurf.com/
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Sun, 6 July 2014
The Monster Kid Radio/Comic Book Central Crossover begins HERE! At Monster Bash, Derek finally met Comic Book Central's Joe Stuber in person, but they didn't have a lot of time to just catch up. Instead, they ran around the convention, gathering interviews for this EPIC MKR/CBC Monster Bash Crash! To kick things off, Joe and Derek ease into something that's now familiar to them by talking about the next Abbott and Costello monster meet up film in their ongoing series of A&C monster movies - 1953's Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (dir. Charles Lamont). (Next time, Derek and Joe talk briefly about Monster Bash before an interview with the talented men behind The Ultimate Abbott & Costello Tribute Show!) Comic Book Central - http://comicbookcentral.net/ CAPA - http://www.capa.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/ The opening and closing song "Die Laughing (Live 2011)" appears by permission of WaveSauce - http://www.wavesauce.com/
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Tue, 1 July 2014
Monster Bash wasn't just celebrities and classic monster movie stars - it was also where attendees could meet film historians and scholars. Derek had an opportunity to sit down with Gregory William Mank (The Very Witching Time of Night: Dark Alleys of Classic Horror Cinema, etc.) and Frank J. Dello Stritto (Vampire Over London: Bela Lugosi in Britain), and in this episode of Monster Kid Radio, he'll share with you the conversations he had with these two authors. Gregory William Mank - http://www.gregorymank.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/ The opening and closing song "Epiphany in a Haunted House" (from the album Atlantis EP) appears by permission of Monsters From Mars - http://monstersfrommars.com/
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Mon, 30 June 2014
Son of Ghostman was screened at Monster Bash, and ever since Larry "Dr. Gangrene" Underwood put the movie on the 2013 Monster Kid Radio Holiday Gift Guide, Derek has been eager to watch it. Not only did he watch it (and enjoy it!), he had a chance to speak with the film's director, Kurt Larson. And speaking of the 2013 Gift Guide, Derek also caught up with Edward Douglas of Midnight Syndicate. Midnight Syndicate's latest album release Monsters of Legend has been in heavy rotation in Derek's iPod, and listeners will get to hear some of this highly-recommended music on this episode of Monster Kid Radio. Son of Ghostman - http://sonofghostman.com/ Midnight Syndicate - http://midnightsyndicate.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/
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Wed, 25 June 2014
Want more coverage from Monster Bash? You got it! Mr. Lobo opens the show, and talks with Derek about how he got started as a horror host, as well as his involvement in the soon-to-be-released Plan 9 (dir. John Johnson). Also, when Derek isn't talking about the overall Monster Bash experience with Scott and Tracey Morris, he's sitting down to talk with filmmaker Christopher R. Mihm about his latest release (The Late Night Double Feature) and his upcoming film (Danny Johnson Saves the World) before playing a round of the Classic Five. The Online Home of the Films of Christopher R. Mihm - http://sainteuphoria.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/
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Mon, 23 June 2014
Derek has finally made it to Monster Bash! Was it everything he dreamed it would be? (If you follow him on Facebook, you already know the answer to that!) Frequent Monster Kid Radio guests Scott Morris and Tracey Morris were also at the Bash, so the three of them talk about their first day at the convention. (They also play the Classic Five!) Additionally, Derek chats with Arch Hall, Jr. about his work in films like Eegah, Wild Guitar, and The Sadist, as well as his upcoming film Lamb Feed (dir. Michael S. Rodriguez). (Which of these films does Arch Hall, Jr., consider "feel good movies?")
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Wed, 18 June 2014
As if launching Monsterverse's Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave wasn't evidence enough that comics creator Kerry Gammill enjoys the work of horror icon Bela Lugosi, he discusses his top three favorite Lugosi films with Derek on this episode of Monster Kid Radio. What was Kerry's first Bela Lugosi movie? And how does Bela Lugosi figure into Kerry accomplishing one of his lifelong dreams? Listen to this episode of Monster Kid Radio to find out! 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) Kerry Gammill - http://gammillustrations.bizland.com/monsterart/ The Joy Cinema and Pub - http://www.thejoycinema.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/ Boss Fink - http://www.facebook.com/BossFink/ The opening and closing song "Diablo's Theme" (from the album A-Haunting We Will Go-Go) appears by permission of The Ghastly Ones - http://www.ghastlyones.com/
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Wed, 11 June 2014
Kerry Gammill is a comics artist, an illustrator, and a Monster Kid to the core. In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, Kerry shares with us his background, his influences, and his monster-kid-centric past. (If you listen carefully, you might even learn where the term "Monster Kid" came from!) 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) Kerry Gammill - http://gammillustrations.bizland.com/monsterart/Monsterverse - http://monsterverse.com/ The Joy Cinema and Pub - http://www.thejoycinema.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/ Boss Fink - http://www.facebook.com/BossFink/ The opening and closing song "Haulin' Hearse" (from the album A-Haunting We Will Go-Go) appears by permission of The Ghastly Ones - http://www.ghastlyones.com/
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Tue, 10 June 2014
Monster Kid Radio #106 - Chekov's Invisibility Serum: Joe Stuber and Abbot and Costello Meet the Invisible Man
1951's Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (dir. Charles Lamont) ends with a boxing match, and Joe Stuber is there to cover the in-ring action on Monster Kid Radio. This is the third Abbott and Costello Meet... film covered on MKR so far, and Derek views this one almost as highly as the film in which the boys meet Frankenstein. Joe and Derek further discuss the tropes, the cleverness, and the genius of Bud and Lou. Plus, there's Listener Feedback, the upcoming Monster Kid Radio Crash, and, of course, Monster Bash. 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) Comic Book Central - http://comicbookcentral.net/ The Joy Cinema and Pub - http://www.thejoycinema.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/ The opening and closing song "Phistful of Photons" (from the album It's About Time!) appears by permission of The TomorrowMen - http://tmensurf.com/
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Mon, 9 June 2014
Monster Kid Radio #105 - Does Joe Stuber hit below the belt with Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man?
Joe Stuber returns to Monster Kid Radio, and he's brought an invisible boxer with him. Monster Kid Radio continues its way through the Abbott and Costello Meet... films, and this time around, Joe and Derek discuss 1951's Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (dir. Charles Lamont). Plus, Derek announces more information about the upcoming Monster Kid Radio Crash (Creature from the Black Lagoon!), offers some updates on some of the bands that have appeared on MKR in the past, and has a hard time not talking about Monster Bash. 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) Comic Book Central - http://comicbookcentral.net/ King Ghidora - http://www.reverbnation.com/kingghidorarock The Joy Cinema and Pub - http://www.thejoycinema.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/ The opening and closing song "Mobius Transformation" (from the album It's About Time!) appears by permission of The TomorrowMen - http://tmensurf.com/
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Wed, 4 June 2014
Mitch Gonzales continues his conversation with Derek about 1964's The Horror of Party Beach (dir. Del Tenney), and he BLOWS DEREK'S MIND. Additionally, Mitch tells us which movie monsters he'd memorialize and plays a round of the Classic Five. Also, Derek goes over Listener Feedback, gets more excited about an upcoming local screening of Creature from the Black Lagoon (dir. Jack Arnold), even MORE excited than that about this year's Monster Bash. 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 Online Home of the Films of Christopher R. Mihm - http://www.sainteuphoria.com/ The Joy Cinema and Pub - http://www.thejoycinema.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/ The opening and closing song "Panic Party" (from the album As the Dark Wave Swells) appears by permission of The Bambi Molesters - http://www.thebambimolesters.com/
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Mon, 2 June 2014
Mitch Gonzales returns to Monster Kid Radio to discuss one of his favorite movies - 1964's The Horror of Party Beach. This Del Tenney-directed classic made quite an impression on a young Mitch when he first saw it on television, and it's been part of him and his work ever since. Mitch Gonzales has become the go-to man for director Christopher R. Mihm, whether Mihm needs a giant spider leg for The Giant Spider or a fiend from beyond space for his films, and in this episode of Monster Kid Radio, we'll learn more about Gonzales' background as well as his love for the monster movie-beach movie hybird, The Horror of Party Beach. 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 Online Home of the Films of Christopher R. Mihm - http://www.sainteuphoria.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbash.us/ "The Late Night Double Feature" by Bad Horse appears by permission of Acoustic Fury Records The opening and closing song "Mindbender" (from the album As the Dark Wave Swells) appears by permission of The Bambi Molesters - http://www.thebambimolesters.com/
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Wed, 28 May 2014
If you aren't staying tuned to KILT radio, at least keep your dialed turned to Monster Kid Radio because it's only on MKR where you'll hear Derek and this week's guest Scott Morris further breakdown 1959's The Giant Gila Monster (dir. Ray Kellogg). Along the way, they talk about the remake, 2012's Gila! (dir. Jim Wynorski). (Also, don't forget to check out last weekend's episode of The Kreepy Kastle to hear Derek as a guest on that podcast!) 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 Kreepy Kastle - http://kreepykastle.com/ Monster Bash - http://www.monsterbashnews.com/bash.html Lord Blood-Rah's Nerve Wrackin' Theater on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/lordbloodrah/ The opening and closing song "Gaza Surf" (from the album Enjoy the hip, slick, ultra-violent and super sexy surf sound of...) appears by permission of The Biarritz Boys - http://thebiarritzboys.bandcamp.com/
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Mon, 26 May 2014
There's a giant lizard on the loose, and Scott Morris is letting Derek know all about it on this week's episodes of Monster Kid Radio when they talk about the 1959 film The Giant Gila Monster (dir. Ray Kellogg). This movie is one of Scott's particular favorites - the cars, the characters, and MAYBE even the music ranks The Giant Gila Monster fairly high on Scott's list of go-to classic monster movies. And it turns out Derek ranks this one pretty high himself! (Also, don't forget to check out last weekend's episode of The Kreepy Kastle to hear Derek as a guest on that podcast!) 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 Kreepy Kastle - http://kreepykastle.com/ Dread Media - http://www.dreadmedia.net/ The opening and closing song "El Paso" (from the album Enjoy the hip, slick, ultra-violent and super sexy surf sound of...) appears by permission of The Biarritz Boys - http://thebiarritzboys.bandcamp.com/
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Wed, 21 May 2014
For our 100th episode of the podcast celebrating the classic, and not-so-classic, genre cinema of yesteryear, Derek reveals the list of the Top Ten Classic Movie Monsters as determined by the listeners of Monster Kid Radio! 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) Magic Lovecraft Hat - http://www.cafepress.com/whatwouldhoward.32434596 The opening and closing song "She Left Her Brain at the Drive-In" (from the album She Left Her Brain at the Drive-In) appears by permission of The Phantomatics - http://thephantomatics.bandcamp.com/
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Mon, 19 May 2014
This week marks 100 episodes of the podcast celebrating the classic, and not-so-classic, genre cinema of yesteryear. To celebrate, Monster Kid Radio's listeners submitted their personal Top Ten favorite classic movie monsters, and Derek has taken all the listener submissions to determine the monsters that will make up Monster Kid Radio's Top 100 Movie Monster list. In this episode, Derek goes over the monsters that almost made the top ten slots. Also, a number of previous Monster Kid Radio guests call in to talk about some of their own favorite classic movie monsters. 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 "Go Phantomatics Go" (from the album She Left Her Brain at the Drive-In) appears by permission of The Phantomatics - http://thephantomatics.bandcamp.com/
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Wed, 14 May 2014
Monster Kid Radio #098 - Victoria Price Presents the Life and Influence of Vincent Price (2014 World Horror Convention)
At the 2014 World Horror Convention, Victoria Price shared her memories of her father, Vincent Price, during an hour-long multimedia presentation. With her permission, we recorded that presentation and now we can share it with the Monster Kid Radio listeners. 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) Vincent Price - http://www.vincentprice.com/ Vincent Price Legacy - http://vincentpricelegacy.com/forum/ The opening and closing song "Rustbucket" (from the album See and Be Seen) appears by permission of The Boss Jaguars! - http://bossjaguars.com/
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Mon, 12 May 2014
Derek attended the 2014 World Horror Convention in Portland, Oregon, last weekend. The convention was a horror writer's paradise, and Derek spoke with fellow podcaster Desmond Reddick (from the Dread Media podcast) about his experiences at the convention, and even plays a round of the MKR Classic Five. While most of the panels and content at the WHC were focused on current horror fiction, but Monster Kid Radio listeners would still have found something to do at the convention as one of the special guests was Victoria Price, the daughter of the legendary Vincent Price. Not only did she deliver an amazing presentation about her father (which listeners will hear in Episode #98 of Monster Kid Radio), but she chatted with Derek in the dealer's room as well. 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) You Decide Monster Kid Radio's Top 100 Classic Movie Monsters! - http://tinyurl.com/MonsterKid100 Vincent Price - http://www.vincentprice.com/ Vincent Price Legacy - http://vincentpricelegacy.com/forum/ Dread Media - http://www.dreadmedia.com A Mythos Grimmly on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jerhoc/a-mythos-grimmly-a-lovecraftian-fairy-tale-mash-up The opening and closing song "Dangerous Waves" (from the album See and Be Seen) appears by permission of The Boss Jaguars!- http://bossjaguars.com/
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Wed, 7 May 2014
At last weekend's Monster Kid Radio Crash, before Derek and the rest of the audience leaned back in their seats for the original Godzilla (dir. Ishirô Honda), two men took the stage to introduce the film. Kyle Yount is the producer and host of the Kaijucast, the world's premier Godzilla-related podcast, and August Ragone has been called the best Japanese fantasy film historian working in English today. (Mr. Ragone's new book Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters: Defending the Earth with Ultraman, Godzilla, and Friends in the Golden Age of Japanese Science Fiction Film was just released, and it looks GORGEOUS!) Kyle and August presented the background of the movie - how it was conceived, its influences, the primary players in the creation of the Godzilla franchise, etc. Also, Derek completes his look at the the recent Sony blu-ray 2-disc Godzilla movie releases - Godzilla vs. Destroyah & Godzilla vs. Megaguirus and Godzilla: Tokyo S. O. S. & Godzilla: Final Wars. 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) You Decide Monster Kid Radio's Top 100 Classic Movie Monsters! - http://tinyurl.com/MonsterKid100 August Ragone's The Good, The Bad, and Godzilla - http://augustragone.blogspot.com/ The Kaijucast - http://kaijucast.com/ The opening and closing song "Super X-9" (from the album Daikaiju) appears by permission of Daikaiju - http://daikaiju.org/
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Mon, 5 May 2014
The original Godzilla (dir. Ishirô Honda) is in the middle of a limited theatrical run, and Monster Kid Radio crashed a screening at Portland's Hollywood Theatre. Derek was there, and was joined by MKR regulars Ray Jelinek and Chris McMillan. Chris and Derek previous talked about Godzilla last year on Episodes #27 and #28, but this was a first-time viewing of the film for Ray. Also, Derek takes a look at the recent blu-ray double-disc releases of Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah & Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II & Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla. (In two days, Derek will tackle the other blu-ray double-disc releases Godzilla vs. Destroyah & Godzilla vs. Megaguirus and Godzilla: Tokyo S. O. S. & Godzilla: Final Wars.) 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) You Decide Monster Kid Radio's Top 100 Classic Movie Monsters! - http://tinyurl.com/MonsterKid100 Ground Kontrol - http://www.groundkontrol.com/ The opening and closing song "Daikaiju Die!" (from the album Daikaiju) appears by permission of Daikaiju - http://daikaiju.org/
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Wed, 30 April 2014
Ray Jelinek continues his Infra-Man stint on Monster Kid Radio as he and Derek thunder fist punch their way into the nitty gritty of this 1975 Shan Hua-directed film. Ray's life was changed the day he saw this film as a child, and Derek wishes he had that same formative experience. In addition to Derek and Ray wrapping up their discussion of Infra-Man, Derek learns about Ray's childhood horror host. 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) You Decide Monster Kid Radio's Top 100 Classic Movie Monsters! - http://tinyurl.com/MonsterKid100 Inframan by Decepticoin - http://decepticoin.deviantart.com/art/Inframan-345667592 Dr. San Guinary - http://www.drsanguinary.org/ Rondo Awards - http://www.rondoaward.com/ Monster Kid Radio Crashes Godzilla - https://www.facebook.com/events/1375418782742774/ The opening and closing song "60-90" (from the album Al Infierno En Paz) appears by permission of The Abstinence - http://the-abstinence.bandcamp.com/
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Mon, 28 April 2014
When Derek first started talking with his friends about about launching Monster Kid Radio, Ray Jelinek started talking about a movie he remembered seeing when he was a kid. That movie was 1975's Infra-Man (dir. Shan Hua), and while it wasn't a movie that would normally find a home in the Monster Kid Radio wheelhouse, Ray's enthusiasm and outright glee when talking about this movie makes Infra-Man something we DEFINITELY need to talk about on the podcast. 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) You Decide Monster Kid Radio's Top 100 Classic Movie Monsters! - http://tinyurl.com/MonsterKid100 Rondo Awards - http://www.rondoaward.com/ Monster Kid Radio Crashes Godzilla - https://www.facebook.com/events/1375418782742774/ The opening and closing song "The Sheriff of Chinatown" (from the album Al Infierno En Paz) appears by permission of The Abstinence - http://the-abstinence.bandcamp.com/
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Wed, 23 April 2014
Derek settles down with an email sent in by one of the listeners and has a chance to discuss the approach he took to his first Monsterkiditorial this past March. Also, Derek does the math and realizes we're getting close to our 100th episode. We need to do something to celebrate that! 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) You Decide Monster Kid Radio's Top 100 Classic Movie Monsters! - http://tinyurl.com/MonsterKid100 H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon - http://hplfilmfestival.com/ Rondo Awards - http://www.rondoaward.com/ Monster Kid Radio Crashes Godzilla - https://www.facebook.com/events/1375418782742774/ The Man Who Drew Bug-Eyed Monsters - http://youtu.be/GuvpcyCjRMk Kreepy Kastle - http://kreepykastle.com/ The opening and closing song "Macarroni Western" (from the album Amigo Neutrón) appears by permission of Los Tsunamis - http://lostsunamis.bandcamp.com/
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Mon, 21 April 2014
At this year's HP Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon, Derek sat down with Alan Tromp outside the Hollywood Theatre to talk about collecting movie posters, his background as a Lovecraft and horror fan, why he enjoys the camaraderie of monster movie fans, and the book Hidden Horror: A Celebration of 101 Underrated and Overlooked Fright Flicks. 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) H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon - http://hplfilmfestival.com/ Rondo Awards - http://www.rondoaward.com/ Monster Kid Radio Crashes Godzilla - https://www.facebook.com/events/1375418782742774/ Hidden Horror: A Celebration of 101 Underrated and Overlooked Fright Flicks - https://www.facebook.com/hiddenhorrorthebook The opening and closing song "Amigo Neutrón" (from the album Amigo Neutrón) appears by permission of Los Tsunamis - http://lostsunamis.bandcamp.com/
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Tue, 15 April 2014
From the 2014 HP Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon program: Monsters Seen and Unseen. 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) H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon - http://hplfilmfestival.com/ Rondo Awards - http://www.rondoaward.com/ The opening and closing song "Blood of Kingu" (from the album Necronomikids) appears by permission of Necronomikids - http://necronomikids.bandcamp.com/
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Mon, 14 April 2014
Last weekend was the 2014 H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon, and Monster Kid Radio was there! For three days, Lovecraft fans took over Portland's Hollywood Theatre for feature films, short movies, author readings and signings, panel discussions, madness-inducing parties...so basically just a really good time! Derek was a small part of the show this year as he was asked to introduce the 1968 film Curse of the Crimson Altar (dir. Vernon Sewell), as well as participate in one of the panels. Between events, Derek caught up with old and new friends, and in this episode of Monster Kid Radio, you'll hear some of those conversations. First, Derek spoke with author David Agranoff about his recent books (Boot Boys of the Wolf Reich, Hunting the Moon Tribe) and where you might find a horror host or monster influence in them. Then, Derek spoke two composers whose work has had a home on his iPod for years - Troy Sterling Nies and Reber Clark. They're two of the four composers behind the excellent album Out of the Aeons: Music for a New Dark Age. Finally, Derek checks in with Monster Kid Radio regulars Ray Jelinek and Chris McMillan for their thoughts on this year's festival. 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) H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon - http://hplfilmfestival.com/ Rondo Awards - http://www.rondoaward.com/ David Agranoff's Postcards from a Dying World - http://davidagranoff.blogspot.com/ Troy Sterling Nies - http://troysterlingnies.bandcamp.com/ The opening and closing song "Rocket Man" (from the album Necronomikids) appears by permission of Necronomikids - http://necronomikids.bandcamp.com/
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Wed, 9 April 2014
Kaiju 101's Andy Camble continues his visit on Monster Kid Radio as he and Derek continue to talk about The Deadly Mantis (dir. Nathan Juran). Andy's own podcast looks at the science of the great kaiju films, so in this episode, Derek asks him how realistic the science of The Deadly Mantis is. They also talk about the ending of the film, further talk about the models used in the movie, those beloved Crestwood House Monster books, and what Andy has in store for future episodes of Kaiju 101. Also, the winner of the Tom Biegler The Alligator People original sculpt is announced. 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/ H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon - http://hplfilmfestival.com/ Rondo Awards - http://www.rondoaward.com/ The opening and closing song "Green Room" (from the album The Lonely One) appears by permission of The Volcanics - http://thevolcanics.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 7 April 2014
This week's guest host is no stranger to giant monsters. Andy Camble is the producer of the always excellent Kaiju 101 podcast, and he's joining Monster Kid Radio to talk about a non-rubber-suited monster - The Deadly Mantis (dir. Nathan Juran). How does this film compare to other big bug movies of the time? Do birds really have a skeletal system? And what is Newton's Third Law? Also, Ray Jelinek tells Derek why he's attending the H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival this year. (Apparently he survived last year's event!) 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/ H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon - http://hplfilmfestival.com/ Rondo Awards - http://www.rondoaward.com/ Crypticon, Seattle - http://crypticonseattle.com/ The opening and closing song "Kanack Attack" (from the album The Lonely One) appears by permission of The Volcanics - http://thevolcanics.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 2 April 2014
When Scott and Tracey Morris aren't appearing on episodes of Monster Kid Radio, they're producing their own podcast - Disney, Indiana. Recently, they visited Walt Disney World, and while in Orlando, they hopped over to Universal Studios Orlando. They dropped in on the Universal's Horror Make-Up Show and recorded the presentation for us here at Monster Kid Radio. (And congratulations to Scott and Tracey for hitting 150 episodes of Disney, Indiana!) (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon - http://hplfilmfestival.com/ Rondo Awards - http://www.rondoaward.com/ Crypticon, Seattle - http://crypticonseattle.com/ The opening and closing song "Scaramanga" (from the album Morgana) appears by permission of The Phantom Four - http://thephantomfour.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 31 March 2014
The final installment of the 2014 Cinescopio film series happened March 20, 2014, and Derek was there. The movie? Santo and Blue Demon Against the Monsters (dir. Gilberto Martínez Solares). The event? A Monster Kid Radio Crash. Derek was joined by MKR listeners/crashers Tom Daufel, Ray Jelinek, and Chris McMillan for a night of masked wrestling, monsters, Santo, Blue Demon, a creepy little monster dude that scared Derek more than any other monster in the film, a fashion show, a panel (featuring Mega Boy and Ideal Mexican, moderated by John Cárdenas) . . . and plenty of laughs. This was an amazing night, and Derek had his recorder on hand to share the evening with the Monster Kid Radio listeners who couldn't make the show. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon - http://hplfilmfestival.com/ Rondo Awards - http://www.rondoaward.com/ The opening and closing song "Lucha Libre" (from the album A Taste of Blood!) appears by permission of The Dead Elvi - http://www.deadelvi.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 26 March 2014
Earlier this year, blogger Vanessa Krystle watched The Creature from the Black Lagoon for the first time. She watched the film "live" with her followers on Twitter, and ultimately didn't have a lot of nice things to say about it. In the very first Monster Kid Radio Monsterkiditorial, Derek responds to her review. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Vanessa Krystle's review of The Creature from the Black Lagoon - http://youtu.be/HHqnxVMEq8I The opening and closing song "The Creature Stole My Surfboard" (from the album Graveland) appears by permission of The Dead Elvi - http://www.deadelvi.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 24 March 2014
A few weeks ago, Joe Blevins (Dead 2 Rights) joined Derek to talk about the careet of Edward D. Wood, Jr., as well as some of the lesser-known Ed Wood films that Monster Kid Radio listeners might enjoy. This wasn't the first time Derek and Joe had appeared on a podcast together, but it was the first time they actually recorded a back-and-forth conversation for a show. Before diving into the "actual" recording session for Episodes 79 and 80, they warmed up with this informal conversation. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) 12th Annual Rondo Awards - http://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/?p=32 Dead 2 Rights - http://d2rights.blogspot.com/ Ed Wood Wednesdays on Tumblr - http://edwoodwednesdays.tumblr.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 19 March 2014
Tom Biegler (the sculptor behind the artwork in this episode's graphic) continues his converation with Derek about 1959's The Alligator People (dir. Roy Del Ruth). WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD! After talking about the movie, Tom offers a lucky listener of Monster Kid Radio a chance to win Tom's sculpt inspired by the film. Derek also goes over some news regarding the upcoming release of several Godzilla films, talks about the HP Lovecraft Film Festival, Crypticon Seattle, the Rondo Awards, and masked Mexican wrestlers fighting monsters. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) 12th Annual Rondo Awards - http://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/?p=32 The 19th Annual H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon - http://hplfilmfestival.com/ Crypticon Seattle - http://crypticonseattle.com/ Cinescopio at the Hollywood Theatre - http://hollywoodtheatre.org/cinescopio/ The Alligator People for the Atari 2600? - http://www.atariprotos.com/2600/software/alligator/alligatorpeople.htm The opening and closing song "El Condor Pasa" (International Brazilian Surfs) appears by permission of The Dead Rocks - http://deadrocks.com.br/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 17 March 2014
Monster Kid Radio #081 - Apparently, everyone (including Tom Biegler) thinks Beverly Garland is pretty in The Alligator People
Even though a couple of doctors seem quite taken with Beverly Garland's appearance in The Alligator People (dir. Roy Del Ruth), the film has a lot more going for it than that! Returning guest Tom Biegler joins Derek to talk about this 20th Century Fox film from 1959 that seems to have all the trappings of a Universal monster movie from the early 50s! Lon Chaney, Jr., makes a splash in the film . . . and not just because he's in the swamp with the alligators! Additionally, the Rondo Award nominations were announced this week, and Monster Kid Radio is on the ballot! Finally, Derek makes an announcement at the end of this episode. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) 12th Annual Rondo Awards - http://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/?p=32 Cinescopio at the Hollywood Theatre - http://hollywoodtheatre.org/cinescopio/ The opening and closing song "Don't Push the Button" (International Brazilian Surfs) appears by permission of The Dead Rocks - http://deadrocks.com.br/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 12 March 2014
At his website Dead 2 Rights, Joe Blevins has been researching the films and career of Edward D. Wood, Jr., and along the way he's discovered more than just Plan 9 From Outer Space and Bride of the Monster. After reviewing various facets of Wood's career in Episode #079 of Monster Kid Radio, Joe presents a list of other Ed Wood films that Monster Kid Radio listeners might enjoy! (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Dead 2 Rights - http://d2rights.blogspot.com/ Cinescopio at the Hollywood Theatre - http://hollywoodtheatre.org/cinescopio/ The opening and closing song "Tornados->Girls in Zorbits" appears by permission of Les Zorbits - http://leszorbits.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 10 March 2014
Outside of the standards (Plan 9 From Outer Space, Bride of the Monster, etc.) or what he saw in the 1994 movie, Derek doesn't know much about Ed Wood . . . but he knows someone who does. Writer Joe Blevins joins Monster Kid Radio to talk about the career of Edward D. Wood, Jr., the path he took to get to Hollywood in the first place, and some of the truly artistic elements of Wood's films. They also look at what the Tim Burton film Ed Wood got right and got wrong. Listen carefully, and you'll hear Joe compare some aspects of a Wood-written film to Tchaikovsky. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com) Dead 2 Rights - http://d2rights.blogspot.com/ Cinescopio at the Hollywood Theatre - http://hollywoodtheatre.org/cinescopio/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 5 March 2014
Filmmaker Dennis Vincent is a man on a mission . . . to make a film inspired by the 1967 "not-so-classic" Night Fright (dir. James A. Sullivan). In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, Dennis and Derek talk about Dennis' upcoming film The Cosmic Creature. The film's leads have been cast. Locations have been scouted. Music has been secured. Dennis is determined to make this movie, and if his enthusiasm doesn't rub off on you, the cosmic creature must have already gotten you! (.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 Cosmic Creature - https://www.facebook.com/TheCosmicCreature Rick Reid - http://www.rickreid.com/ Dorado Films - http://doradofilms.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 3 March 2014
In 1967, Sheriff Clint Crawford (played by John Agar, one of the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio) saved a small Texas town from a mutant monster running amok in Night Fright (dir. James A. Sullivan). In 2013, a similar mutant monster will take another crack at the earth, and filmmaker Dennis Vincent aims to tell that tale. This week on Monster Kid Radio, Derek welcomes Dennis to the podcast to talk about his background, his previous work on the documentaries The Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills and The Aurora Monsters: The Model Craze That Gripped the World, and his upcoming movie inspired by Night Fright called The Cosmic Creature. (.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 Cosmic Creature - https://www.facebook.com/TheCosmicCreature Dorado Films - http://doradofilms.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Thu, 27 February 2014
The latest Monster Kid Radio Crash happened last week at the Hollywood Theatre, and not even invading martians could keep us away! Derek was joined by Ray Jelinek, Chris McMillan (The Shadow Over Portland), Tom Daufel, and Rick Myers (The Recovering Ubergeek), and they watched Santo el Enmascarado de Plata vs 'La invasión de los marcianos' (dir. Alfredo B. Crevenna), aka Santo vs. the Martian Invasion. But that wasn't all! As part of the Cinescopio film series, the gang was able to watch the short documentary Viva Lucha Libre (dir. Brad Bemis) as part of the double feature that evening. All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 24 February 2014
He fights robots, he thwarted the evil Queen of the World, and appears on Monster Kid Radio. Roger Browne, the man behind the mask of Argoman, The Fantastic Superman (dir. Sergio Grieco), generously spent some time on the phone with Derek for an interview for this episode of the podcast. Monster Kid Radio owes a huge thank you to Dorado Films for helping make this interview possible, and, of course, we also want to send Roger a huge thanks for answering all of Derek's questions! 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) Dorado Films - http://doradofilms.com/ Roger Browne acting reel - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze9Dps8KUVw B-Movie Cast #280 - http://bmoviecast.com/podcasts/bmc280-argoman-fantastic-superman-1967-toll-free-number-888-350-2570/ The opening and closing song "Pacific Trash Vortex" appears by permission of Terrorist Bengala Party - https://www.facebook.com/dickheadsurfers - https://soundcloud.com/terroristbengalaparty - http://www.youtube.com/user/terroristbengalapart All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 19 February 2014
Do you know who loves the classic Universal monster movies (aside from Derek)? Artist, sculptor, and easily one of the nicest guys you'll meet at a monster convention Daniel Horne. When he's not creating one of his beautiful monster portraits or sculpting a gorgeous monster mask, Daniel watches these movies on a screen he's set up on one wall of his studio. In fact, he told Derek off mic that he actually had The Ghost of Frankenstein playing in the background while they talked about this film, their mutual appreciation for all the skilled men and women who worked to create these movies, and the fairy tale quality of all the classic Universal monster films. 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) Daniel Horne - http://danielhornestudios.com/ Fit for a Frankenstein - http://paulmccomas.com/authored/fit-for-a-frankenstein/ Benevolent Monster Productions - http://www.benmonsterfilms.com/ Stephen D. Sullivan - http://stephendsullivan.com/ The opening and closing song "Timeless Border" (from the album Surf Attack) appears by permission of The Surf Coasters - http://www.surfcoasters.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 17 February 2014
Frankenstein's monster is an iconic image when it comes to classic monster movies, but is he outshined by Ygor (played masterfully by Béla Lugosi) in The Ghost of Frankenstein (dir. Erle C. Kenton)? Before you answer that question, listen to what Derek and this week's guest - Daniel Horne - has to say about the film! Daniel is an award-winning artist and sculptor, has appeared in the documentary The Aurora Monsters: The Model Craze That Gripped the World (dir. Cortlandt Hull, Dennis Vincent), and appears on Monster Kid Radio to talk about one of his favorite Frankenstein films. In Part One of their discussion, Derek and Daniel talk about the film's background, the cast and crew, and get into The Ghost...'s story. 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) Daniel Horne - http://danielhornestudios.com/ Fit for a Frankenstein - http://paulmccomas.com/authored/fit-for-a-frankenstein/ Benevolent Monster Productions - http://www.benmonsterfilms.com/ Stephen D. Sullivan - http://stephendsullivan.com/ Monster Kid Radio Crashes Santo vs. The Martians - https://www.facebook.com/events/461265434002560/ The opening and closing song "Dead Tree" (from the album Surf Attack) appears by permission of The Surf Coasters - http://www.surfcoasters.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 12 February 2014
Stephen D. Sullivan really likes The Son of Kong (dir. Ernest B. Schoedsack), and as his discussion about the film with Derek continues, you'll find out why! There are a number of successes present in the film (Robert Armstrong turns in a performance that rivals his performance in King Kong, Willis H. O'Brien's stop motion work is better than it has any rate to be considering the stress he was under at the time, and Max Steiner's score is just as moving as his work in the previous film) that makes The Son of Kong an underrated gem. 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) Benevolent Monster Productions - http://www.benmonsterfilms.com/ Stephen D. Sullivan - http://stephendsullivan.com/ Monster Kid Radio Crashes Santo vs. The Martians - https://www.facebook.com/events/461265434002560/ Radioactive Kids En La Sala Musik - https://www.facebook.com/events/461265434002560/ The opening and closing song "The Hillbilly Beast" (from the album Lust for Rust) appears by permission of The Surf Zombies - https://www.facebook.com/surfzombiesband All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 10 February 2014
Author and monster kid Stephen D. Sullivan (the madman behind The Tournament of Death 3) returns to Monster Kid Radio to talk about a classic sequel that doesn't get nearly enough love - The Son of Kong (dir. Ernest B. Schoedsack). Released just nine months after the original King Kong, The Son of Kong follows what happened to filmmaker and showman Carl Denham after the Eighth Wonder of the world had his way with New York City. Here's a hint? Denham is on nobody's favorite persons list . . . except for Derek and Steve. They love him in this movie! 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) Benevolent Monster Productions - http://www.benmonsterfilms.com/ Stephen D. Sullivan - http://stephendsullivan.com/ The opening and closing song "Never Kill an Ape" (from the album Lust for Rust) appears by permission of The Surf Zombies - https://www.facebook.com/surfzombiesband All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 5 February 2014
Monster Kid Radio #070 - A chat with Frank Dietz (Long Live the King, Beast Wishes) Part Two & Feedback
Long Live the King - The Legacy of Kong is the new documentary coming from Benevolent Monster Productions, and in this episode of Monster Kid Radio, Frank Dietz tells us how YOU can help support the film! Long Live the King is promising to be one of the year's best monster kid-centric documentaries, and Derek is excited to share the rest of his chat with Frank about the project. Also in this episode, Derek reviews some Listener Feedback, and because we've hit more than 35 reviews in the iTunes store, we announce what new special show will be added to your Monster Kid Radio experience (which will launch once we hit 50 honest reviews in the iTunes store). 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) Benevolent Monster Productions - http://www.benmonsterfilms.com/ Stephen D. Sullivan - http://stephendsullivan.com/ H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon - http://hplfilmfestival.com/ The opening and closing song "Sea Scorpion" (from the album Infra Green) appears by permission of Insect Surfers - http://www.insectsurfers.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 3 February 2014
Monster Kid Radio #069 - A chat with Frank Dietz (Beast Wishes, Long Live the King) Part One & Stephen D. Sullivan's Tournament of Death
Join the crowd and join Monster Kid Radio this week to talk about two upcoming crowd-funded projects! First, artist/actor/screenwriter/filmmaker Frank Dietz joins Derek in Part One of an interview on MKR to talk a little bit about his career and background. (If you listen carefully, you might hear Derek's heart skip a beat when Frank talks about working with Julie Adams.) Frank's previous documentary Beast Wishes (which he co-directed with Trish Geiger in 2013) takes a loving look at Bob and Kathy Burns (two of the original monster kids!), and this year, he's tackling King Kong with Long Live the King - The Legacy of Kong. Secondly, returning guest Stephen D. Sullivan tells us how crazy he is when he enters Tournament of Death 3, a novel he's writing in 16 days over the course of the Winter Olympics. (Can you guess what Steve's favorite Winter Olympic sport is? Can you guess Derek's?) 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) Benevolent Monster Productions - http://www.benmonsterfilms.com/ Stephen D. Sullivan - http://stephendsullivan.com/ Lucha Libre Double Feature - http://hollywoodtheatre.org/lucha-libre-double-feature/ The opening and closing song "Plankton Dance" (from the album Infra Green) appears by permission of Insect Surfers - http://www.insectsurfers.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 29 January 2014
Derek takes Monster Kid Radio back in time to one of the first Monster Kid Radio Crash events - last year's screening of the original King Kong (dir. Merian C. Cooper) at the Hollywood Theatre. Chris McMillan was also there, so he and Derek spent some time before and after the screening to talk about their history with the film and their overall thoughts. We also hear from one of our listeners/future guests about a . . . unique Kickstarter project he has in the works. 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) HP Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon - http://www.hplfilmfestival.com/ The opening and closing song "The Mighty Bah-Room" (from the album And the Tide Rushes In) appears by permission of The Mighty Surf Lords - http://mightysurflords.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 27 January 2014
Derek reviews some feedback Monster Kid Radio has received about a movie previously covered on the show and a movie that we may cover here on the show down the line. Plus, previous guests (Joe Stuber and Rich Chamberlain), and someone I've been talking to about being a guest in the future (Joe Blevins), lend their contributions to Episode #067 of Monster Kid Radio. 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 "Mermaiden" (from the album And the Tide Rushes In) appears by permission of The Mighty Surf Lords - http://mightysurflords.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 22 January 2014
After the movie (El Santo vs Las Momias de Guanajuato (dir. Federico Curiel) - go check out the previous episode to hear Derek and company's response to the screening), Cinescopio presented a panel featuring John Cárdenas and Enrique Caizero discussing the film, the lucha libre's time and place in Mexican culture, and what lucha libre continues to offer fans today. It was a fun and lively discussion, and hopefully will leave you wanting more (it definitely left Derek and company having a hard time waiting until the next El Santo film in the Cinescopio series next month at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon. 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 "Lucha Libre" (from the album Pretty Dead) appears by permission of The Dead Elvi - http://www.deadelvi.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 20 January 2014
Last week, Monster Kid Radio crashed a screening of El Santo vs Las Momias de Guanajuato (dir. Federico Curiel) at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon. Derek brought his recorder, and met up with frequest Monster Kid Radio guests Chris McMillan and Ray Jelinek . . . and had a BLAST. In Part One of MKR's coverage of the screening, Derek and company talk about their expectations of the film going into the screening, thrill to exploits of El Santo and company, marvel at the parenting skills of Blue Demon, and wish they could get it done in the ring like Mil Máscaras. 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 "El Santo - The Silver Masked Avenger" (from the album In the 25th Century) appears by permission of The Nick Atoms - http://www.thenickatoms.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 15 January 2014
Monster Kid Radio #064 - Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff and Joe Stuber - Part Two
What was Derek's favorite scene in Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff (dir. Charles Barton)? What is another one of Joe Stuber's favorite Abbott and Costello movies (hint - it doesn't include the word Meet in its title)? And why is Derek recording the intro and outro of this episode in a gym? You'll find out in this episode of Monster Kid Radio! Derek and Joe continue their discussion of A&CMtK,BK, and you'll get to decide what impression Joe does best - Bane or a bear. 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 IndyCast - http://theindycast.com/ Monster Kid Radio Crashes Santo vs. The Mummies - https://www.facebook.com/events/1481255785434056/ The opening and closing song "Herida de plomo" (from the album Luchan, Cantan, Sangran) appears by permission of Dirty Surf - http://dirtysurf.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 13 January 2014
Monster Kid Radio #063 - Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff and Joe Stuber - Part One
Joe Stuber is back with the boys to talk with Derek about Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff (dir. Charles Barton). Joe first appeared on Monster Kid Radio last July (Episode 015 & Episode 016) to talk about the first Bud and Lou monster romp, and since then he and Derek have decided to tackle the rest of the Abbott and Costello Meet... films. In 1949, they found themselves mixed up in a murder mystery involving Boris Karloff and six other potential killers, and from the sounds of it, Lou Costello himself barely survived the experience! 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 IndyCast - http://theindycast.com/ Magoo's Medical Expenses GoFundMe - http://www.gofundme.com/5wdoy8 Monster Kid Radio Crashes Santo vs. The Mummies - https://www.facebook.com/events/1481255785434056/ Kaijucast - http://www.kaijucast.com The opening and closing song "Miss Acapulco" (from the album Luchan, Cantan, Sangran) appears by permission of Dirty Surf - http://dirtysurf.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 8 January 2014
How does one determine the provenance of The Skull (dir. Freddie Francis)? Let's try to find out as Larry "Dr. Gangrene" Underwood's stint on Monster Kid Radio continues in Part Two of his discussion with Derek about this classic Amicus production starring Peter Cushing. They continue to discuss the story, the studio, and the format Amicus is best known for - the portmanteau 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) Dr. Gangrene - http://drgangrene.com/ Magoo's Medical Expenses GoFundMe - http://www.gofundme.com/5wdoy8 The opening and closing song "With a Silver Bullet" (from the album Mister Creeper) appears by permission of The Alder Kings - http://www.thealderkings.com All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 6 January 2014
It's time for another visit from your favorite doctor when Larry Underwood, aka Dr. Gangrene, returns to Monster Kid Radio. This time, Larry brings an old friend to the show. That friend? Peter Cushing. Larry and Derek take a look at the Amicus classic The Skull (dir. Freddie Francis) in this week's episodes of Monster Kid Radio, and they didn't even have to rob any graves to do it . . . much to Larry's dismay. 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) RIP Bernard Glasser - http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/producer-bernard-glasser-dies-triffids-return-of-fly-stooges-668497 The opening and closing song "Midnight Hotrod Hellbound Devil Train to Memphis" (from the album Mister Kreeper) appears by permission of The Alder Kings - http://www.thealderkings.com All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 30 December 2013
The War of the Worlds (dir. Byron Haskin) isn't over! Tracey Morris continues her visit to Monster Kid Radio this week to help Derek fight back against the Martians in this classic science fiction film from the 50s. This film was an Academy Award-nominated motion picture, and deserves all of its accolades (just ask Tracey or Derek!). Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Plan D: The Official Website of Derek M. Koch - http://www.derekmkoch.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 "Banzai Fallout" (from the album Meltdown) appears by permission of Atomic Mosquitos - http://www.atomicmosquitos.com All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 30 December 2013
It's the end of the year, and the Martians have arrived! But that's okay - so has Disney, Indiana's Tracey Morris! Tracey returns to Monster Kid Radio this week to talk about the classic scifi alien invasion film The War of the Worlds (dir. Byron Haskin). What revelation does Derek make about himself in this episode? What 8-track did Tracey listen to growing up? And how do the special effects in this adaptation of this HG Wells' classic hold up today? 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 "Ah, the Atmosphere!" (from the album Meltdown) appears by permission of Atomic Mosquitos - http://www.atomicmosquitos.com All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Sun, 22 December 2013
Santa Claus isn't done conquering the Martians, and we're not done conquering this movie. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is on the way to becoming one of Derek's Christmas favorites, and you have returning guest Scott Morris to thank for that. Scott picked the film this week, and in Part Two of our discussion, he lists a few of his favorite scenes from the movie and shares with us just how deep his love of SCCtM really goes. 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) All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Sun, 22 December 2013
On Kimar, on Voldar, on Bomar, and Girmar! On Hargo, on Momar, on Rigna, on Dropo! We're deep in the holiday spirit here at Monster Kid Radio thanks to returning guest Scott Morris. He brought the movie Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (dir. Nicholas Webster) to the podcast this week, and he and Derek manage to get the film's theme song out of their heads long enough to talk about the film. We also have a few more holiday greetings from previous Monster Kid Radio guests. 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) All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 18 December 2013
Last Friday the 13th, the Portland's 13th Door Haunted House threw open their doors to celebrate Christmas . . . with Krampus. Derek braved the haunted halls of the 13th Door that night, and will take you with him during the near ten-minute walk through. Before that, though, various guests of Monster Kid Radio past (and a few listeners) have called in their holiday greetings for everyone to hear! 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 closing song "Kein Weihnachten fur Sie" (from the album Christmas Record) appears by permission of The Nick Atoms - http://www.thenickatoms.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 16 December 2013
In what will hopefully become a December tradition, Derek releases the first annual Monster Kid Radio Holiday Gift Guide. Links to some of the items on the 2013 Gift Guide appear below. Paul McComas (co-author of Fit for a Frankenstein) - http://paulmccomas.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 "The Twelve Days of Christmas" (from the album Christmas Record) appears by permission of The Nick Atoms - http://www.thenickatoms.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Tue, 10 December 2013
This week, Monster Kid Radio clears the decks and releases a handful of recordings that have been building up in the MKR studios. A mini-interview with filmmaker Wayne Sturgil from May? Check. Two rounds of The Classic Five, one with Rich Chamberlain and one with Chris McMillan? Check. A review of Film Chest Media Group's November DVD release of 1959's The Bat (dir. Crane Wilbur)? Check. And even feedback? YES! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR Monster Movie Kid - http://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ The Shadow Over Portland - http://shadowoverportland.blogspot.com/ The Classic Horror Film Board - http://classichorrorfilmboard.com/ Stephen D. Sullivan - http://stephendsullivan.com/ The opening and closing song "Theme from the Unknown" (from the album The Acrid and Misanthropic Sounds of...) appears by permission of The Ogres - http://ogres.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Tue, 3 December 2013
A monster that looks like it was made out of papier mâché, a were-jellyfish, and John Carradine - these are just a few of the topics brought up in Part Two of Derek's cheesy monster movie discussion with monster kid sculptor Tom Biegler. This time around, some of the movies Tom mentions are films Derek's never seen before, but next week for his birthday, Derek will sit down to watch at least one of them (we're looking at you, were-jellyfish). (Speaking of your host's birthday, since next week Derek is celebrating his 40th birthday, Monster Kid Radio's schedule will change a little bit. Instead of a show on Tuesday and Thursday, there will be only one show on Wednesday.) Also on today's episode, the winner of the Tom Biegler Island of Terror sculpt is announced! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR The opening and closing song "El Tortura" (from the album 7+ Inches of Love) appears by permission of The Apemen - http://www.the-apemen.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 2 December 2013
Quick! Get some wine to go with this week's cheese! This week on Monster Kid Radio, Derek is joined by returning guest and sculptor Tom Biegler for a discussion of our favorite cheesy monster movies. We love 'em, but let's be honest. There's a solid layer of cheese on some of these flicks, which is a testament to the film's worth because we wouldn't love them any other way! During their discussion, John Agar is mentioned a few times (John Agar Rules!), and Derek tends to sidetrack a bit, but Tom keeps him on course. (And don't forget our 50-Review Challenge!) Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR The opening and closing song "Crunch" (from the album 7+ Inches of Love) appears by permission of The Apemen - http://www.the-apemen.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 27 November 2013
Last month, Scott and Tracey Morris left Disney, Indiana for a monster-filled weekend at the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin, Indiana. The event? Monster Mania. The movies? The Invisible Man (dir. James Whale), The Mummy (dir. Karl Freund), Frankenstein (dir. James Whale), and Creature from the Black Lagoon (dir. Jack Arnold). The host of this podcast? EXTREMELY jealous. Most of these movies were movies neither Scott nor Tracey had seen before seeing them at the Artcraft, and in Part Two of their Monster Mania debrief, they'll share their first time thoughts about these films and they even put up with Derek gushing about Creature...! Also, Derek reminds listeners how they can enter the drawing for the original sculpt of the Island of Terror silicates created and donated by previous Monster Kid Radio guest Tom Biegler. (And don't forget our 50-Review Challenge!) Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR The Historic Artcraft Theatre - http://www.historicartcrafttheatre.org/ 1951 Down Place: Episode #021 - The Mummy - http://1951downplace.com/?p=276 1951 Down Place: Episode #022 - The Men of Sherwood of Forest (Scott's The Mummy thoughts) - http://1951downplace.com/?p=287 The opening and closing song "Welcome To Nuclear City" (from the album Radioactive Kids) appears by permission of Radioactive Kids - http://radioactivekids.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 25 November 2013
Last month, Scott and Tracey Morris (the high high-muckety-mucks of Disney, Indiana and returning guests to Monster Kid Radio) went to the Artcraft Theater's Monster Mania event in Franklin, Indiana. The 2-day event featured 35mm print screenings of six classic Universal monster films, and most of these films were first time viewings for Scott and Tracey. In Part One of their Monster Mania debrief, they tell Derek about the Artcraft and the two movies they watched on Day One of the event - Dracula (dir. Tod Browning) and The Wolf Man (dir. George Waggner). Also in this week's episode, Derek reminds listeners how they can enter the drawing for the original sculpt of the Island of Terror silicates created and donated by previous Monster Kid Radio guest Tom Biegler. (And don't forget our 50-Review Challenge!) Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR The Historic Artcraft Theatre - http://www.historicartcrafttheatre.org/ The opening and closing song "Surf Mummies" (from the album Radioactive Kids) appears by permission of Radioactive Kids - http://radioactivekids.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio. |
Wed, 20 November 2013
I Walked with a Zombie (dir. Jacques Tourneur). Remakes. Blaxploitation films. Sound and soundtracks. The effectiveness of black-and-white film on a silver screen. Wes Craven. George A. Romero. And Paul McComas' award-winning books. All these topics (and more!) will get at least a mention on this episode of Monster Kid Radio! Paul and Derek continue to talk about I Walked with a Zombie, and using this incredible film as a starting off point, their discussion takes an informative, winding trainride through all the topics mentioned above! Also in this week's episode, Derek reminds listeners how they can enter the drawing for the original sculpt of the Island of Terror silicates created and donated by previous Monster Kid Radio guest Tom Biegler. (And don't forget our 50-Review Challenge!) Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR Paul McComas - http://paulmccomas.com/ Memoirs of the Mysterious Kickstarter - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1857321894/memoirs-of-the-mysterious-comic-anthology The opening and closing song "Barbacoa" (from the album Chest Crawl) appears by permission of Guantanamo Baywatch - http://guantanamobaywatch.com/ - http://guantanamobaywatch.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio. |
Mon, 18 November 2013
He's back on Monster Kid Radio, and this time, he brought a zombie with him . . . or did he? Author Paul McComas (Fit for a Frankenstein, Planet of the Dates, Unforgettable: Harrowing Futures, Horrors, & (Dark) Humor) joins Derek to talk about the Val Lewton 1943 classic I Walked with a Zombie (dir. Jacques Tourneur). Derek's background as a former zombie movie podcaster has brought him in contact with this movie before, and Paul's love of voodoo films has made I Walked with a Zombie a mainstay in their DVD players, and in Part One of their chat about the film, you'll find out why. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR Paul McComas - http://paulmccomas.com/ B-Movie Cast #96 - http://tinyurl.com/iwalkedbmc The opening and closing song "Chest Crawl" (from the album Chest Crawl) appears by permission of Guantanamo Baywatch - http://guantanamobaywatch.com/ - http://guantanamobaywatch.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio. |
Tue, 12 November 2013
Monster Kid's Radio discussion with author Stephen D. Sullivan continues in this episode of Monster Kid Radio. Listen carefully, and you might actually be able to hear some interesting things about Steve's novelization of White Zombie . . . between all of Derek's fawning over the book! (Seriously, folks - it's a great read!) Also, remember the contest for the original Island of Terror diorama by frequent Monster Kid Radio guest Tom Biegler. Stephen D. Sullivan - http://sdsullivan.com/ Stephen D. Sullivan's White Zombie - http://stephendsullivan.com/wordpress/2013/10/white-zombie-released-buy-it-now/ B-Movie Cast #234 - Derek joined the B-Movie Cast to Talk About White Zombie - http://bmoviecast.com/podcasts/bmc234-white-zombie-1932-with-special-guest-and-zombie-expert-derek-m-koch-toll-free-number-888-350-2570/ The opening and closing song "El Elefante de Mocos" (from the album Introducing...Waka Jawaka) appears by permission of Waka Jawaka - http://wakajawaka.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 11 November 2013
Quick! What was the first zombie film? And did you know it starred the man most known for being a vampire? This week, Derek welcomes Stephen D. Sullivan back to Monster Kid Radio to talk about his latest book - a novelization of the original zombie movie White Zombie. In Part One of our discussion with Steve, we talk about his background as a writer of novelizations, and how he came to the decision to tackle adapting this important film. Also, remember the contest for the original Island of Terror diorama by frequent Monster Kid Radio guest Tom Biegler. Stephen D. Sullivan - http://sdsullivan.com/ Stephen D. Sullivan's White Zombie - http://stephendsullivan.com/wordpress/2013/10/white-zombie-released-buy-it-now/ Comic Book Central - http://www.comicbookcentral.net/ B-Movie Cast #234 - Derek joined the B-Movie Cast to Talk About White Zombie - http://bmoviecast.com/podcasts/bmc234-white-zombie-1932-with-special-guest-and-zombie-expert-derek-m-koch-toll-free-number-888-350-2570/ The opening and closing song "EleKctic Zombie" (from the album Introducing...Waka Jawaka) appears by permission of Waka Jawaka - http://wakajawaka.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 6 November 2013
We return to the Island of Terror (dir. Terence Fisher) with guest Tom Biegler for Part Two of our discussion of this British sci-fi horror . . . can we call it a classic? Yes, I think we can! In addition to concluding our talk about the film, Tom also shares more about his artistic process, and we announe a new contest in which YOU can win an original diorama featuring the silicates from Island of Terror (thanks, Tom, for creating and donating this one-of-a-kind sculpture!). We go over a Facebook message, and Derek makes sure all us monster kids know about some new projects from previous guests on the show. Stephen D. Sullivan's White Zombie - http://stephendsullivan.com/wordpress/2013/10/white-zombie-released-buy-it-now/ Comic Book Central - http://www.comicbookcentral.net/ The opening and closing song "Los Tres Tikis" (from the album That's Right!) appears by permission of Pirato Ketchup - http://piratoketchup.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 4 November 2013
Monster kid and sculptor Tom Biegler returns to Monster Kid Radio this week, and he's bringing a couple of silicates with him! (That's his sculpture in the episode image!) Before Monster Kid Radio was launched, Tom showed Derek a movie called Island of Terror (dir. Terence Fisher), and that movie quickly became one of Derek's favorite non-Hammer Peter Cushing films. Tom not only introduced Derek to this amazing movie, but he's also about to share another amazing piece of original art with one lucky Monster Kid Radio listener! That's his diorama sculpt in the episode image this time around. Lifetime Achievement Award for Boris Karloff Petition - http://www.karloff.com/?page_id=1422 The opening and closing song "That's Right!" (from the album That's Right!) appears by permission of Pirato Ketchup - http://piratoketchup.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Thu, 31 October 2013
Happy Halloween! In this episode, we have some feedback, and Derek owns up to having a couple of classic monster movies in his collection that he probably should have seen by now! The opening and closing song "Radium" (from the album Terror Waves EP) appears by permission of Terror Waves - http://terrorwaves.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 28 October 2013
It's the week of Halloween, and while Derek will definitely spend some time watching monster movies, he's also going to local haunts. Last Sunday night, he went to one of Portland's premiere haunted house attractions - FrightTown! Derek didn't want to tackle this three-attractions-in-one alone, so he met with a group to take on the scares served up by Baron Von Goolo and company! (Special thanks to Ray and Tom!) FrightTown - http://www.frighttown.com/ The opening and closing song "Olas del terror" (from the album Terror Waves EP) appears by permission of Terror Waves - http://terrorwaves.bandcamp.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Wed, 23 October 2013
Jackey Raye Neyman Jones returns to Monster Kid Radio for Part Two of our chat with her about all things Manos: The Hands of Fate (dir. Harold P. Warren). In this part of the interview, Jackey and Derek talk about her memories of John Reynolds, and how Manos... provided not just laughter, but healing over the years. After we get back from Valley Lodge, Derek heads to the Joy Cinema to introduce The Giant Spider (dir. Christopher R. Mihm) for the film's Pacific Northwest theatrical premiere! The Joy Cinema - http://thejoycinema.com/ Debbie's Manos - http://debbiesmanos.blogspot.com/ Manos in HD - http://www.manosinhd.com/ Synapse Films - http://synapse-films.com/ The opening and closing song "Lost Semaphore" appears by permission of WaveSauce - http://www.wavesauce.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Tue, 22 October 2013
While you're driving to Valley Lodge, make sure you tune in to Monster Kid Radio. Jackie Raye Neyman Jones (that's her in the episode image!) played Debbie is the "classic" horror film Manos: The Hands of Fate (dir. Harold P. Warren), and she escaped the hands of fate to appear on the podcast this week! In Part One of Derek's interview with Jackey, they talk about her art and theater background, how she got involved in Manos..., and how Manos... came back into her life after many years of living Manos...-free (through no fault of her own!). Also in this episode, we have Listener Feedback, and Derek talks about the upcoming Monster Kid Radio Crash (The Giant Spider, dir. Christopher R. Mihm) at the Joy Cinema. Monster Kid Radio Crashes The Giant Spider - https://www.facebook.com/events/656930214331121/ The Joy Cinema - http://thejoycinema.com/ Debbie's Manos - http://debbiesmanos.blogspot.com/ Manos in HD - http://www.manosinhd.com/ Synapse Films - http://synapse-films.com/ The opening and closing song "Black Cat Strut" appears by permission of WaveSauce - http://www.wavesauce.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Thu, 17 October 2013
Monster Kid Radio's look at The Crimson Ghost (dir. Fred C. Brannon and William Witney) continues with Eric Peterson in Part Two of Eric and Derek's discussion of the serial, its relevance to punk music, how music has been influenced by comics and monster movies, etc.! Also, Derek returns to the Joy Cinema for a Weird Wednesday showing of The Satanic Rites of Dracula (dir. Alan Gibson). Monster Kid Radio Crashes The Giant Spider - https://www.facebook.com/events/656930214331121/ Monster Kid Radio Crashes the Universal Classics at the Artcraft - https://www.facebook.com/events/186101734911400/ The Joy Cinema - http://thejoycinema.com/ The Restless Kind - http://restlesskind.blogspot.com/ Outside the Cinema Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/56536815870/ Outside the Cinema: Music Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/273832646032222/ The opening and closing song "Papá Soy una Zombie" (from the album Papá Soy una Zombie) appears by permission of Los Tiki Phantoms - https://www.facebook.com/lostikifans All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Sun, 13 October 2013
Hang on tight for the 1946 serial adventure of The Crimson Ghost (dir. Fred C. Brannon and William Witney), and hope the Cyclotrode doesn't target your .mp3 player! Eric Peterson (OTC, GGtMC) joins Derek this week on Monster Kid Radio to talk about this classic Republic serial starring Charles Quigley, Linda Stirling, and a non-masked-man Clayton Moore. Monster Kid Radio Crashes The Giant Spider - https://www.facebook.com/events/656930214331121/ The Joy Cinema - http://thejoycinema.com/ Outside the Cinema: Music Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/273832646032222/ The opening and closing song "Surf'n'turf" (from the album Papá Soy una Zombie) appears by permission of Los Tiki Phantoms - https://www.facebook.com/lostikifans All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Thu, 10 October 2013
What Disney film did Derek's fifth grade teacher show him . . . that TERRIFIED him? Find out in this episode of Monster Kid Radio when Scott Morris join him for Part Two of their discussion of monster kid friendly Disney films. This time, Scott and Derek go over their top three scary Disney films. After getting scared by Mickey Mouse (for real!), Derek heads to Portland's Hollywood Theatre for a screening of 1974's The 7 Brothers Meet Dracula (dir. Roy Ward Baker, Cheh Chang). This was a Monster Kid Radio Crash, and Derek ran into a familiar face after the show - Chris McMillan from The Shadow Over Portland. Also in this episode, Derek checks out a television show from the 70s that ran by two different names - "Ghost Story" and "Circle of Fear." This series was recently released on DVD by Sony, and Derek will let you know if you need some Winston Essex in your life. Derek will also let you know if you need the movie Dawn of Dracula (dir. Blake Powell) in your life when he talks about the feature-length film from the gang from Midnite Mausoleum. Marlena Midnite and Robyn Graves aren't hosting horror movies anymore - now they're in one, and they've brought all their charm, humor, and quirkiness to this homage to 1970s Eurohorror. This is a PACKED episode of Monster Kid Radio, and if you listen close, you might hear an announcement about the Pacific Northwest Theatrical premiere of The Giant Spider (dir. Christopher R. Mihm). All original content of Monster Kid Radio by Monster Kid Radio LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC. |
Mon, 7 October 2013
You got your Disney in my monsters! You got your monsters in my Disney! Can monsters and Disney coexist? Are they two great tastes that go great together? One of the high-muckety-mucks of Disney, Indiana - Scott Morris - returns to Monster Kid Radio to join Derek for a discussion about where us monster kids can find something monster-ous to enjoy when it comes to the House of Mouse. Monster Kid Radio Crashes The Seven Brothers Meet Dracula - https://www.facebook.com/events/224461957717500/ The opening and closing song "Dejavudu" (from the album Majestic) appears by permission of Los Wet Guitars - http://loswetguitars.bandcamp.com/album/majestic
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