Bride of Monster Kid Radio

Monster Kid Radio Promo #003 (Spook Show Series)Featuring Sean Morrissey (Geek Chat Army)

Monster Kid Radio Promo #002 (Spook Show Series)Featuring Cort Psyops (Geek Chat Army and Cinema PSYOPS)

Monster Kid Radio Promo #001 (Spook Show Series)Featuring Craig Beam (My Life in the Glow of the Outer Limits and My Life in the Shadow of the Twilight Zone)

The work of Jack Pierce is undeniably one of the cornerstones of what we as monster kids LOVE, and while we here at Monster Kid Radio Headquarters might know a few things about the man, we could certainly stand to learn more. Fortunately filmmaker Strephon Taylor is here to help us with his new documentary Jack Pierce, The Maker of Monsters. This new release from November Fire relates Pierce's ear...

For the first time, Derek recorded an episode of Monster Kid Radio with a REAL LIFE PERSON (he's not related to!) at Monster Kind Radio Headquarters when Paul McComas dropped in during his recent trip to the Pacific Northwest. As one of the biggest fans of Lon Chaney, Jr., ANY of us know, Derek knew Paul was the PERFECT guest to discuss the films Calling Dr. Death (dir. Reginald Le Borg), Weird Wo...

After a bit of BREAKING NEWS from Stephen D. Sullivan, Derek takes Monster Kid Radio back to last weekend for the 20th Annual HP Lovecraft Film Festival. While there, he introduced a film, participated in a panel, gave a presentation, and interviewed a few fellow guests like Chris McMillan, Reber Clark, and Sean Hoade. Near the end of the fest, Derek sat down outside the Hollywood Theatre with one...

Derek attended the Rose City Comic Con earlier this month. Listen to find out what this monster kid found at the convention (appearances by Rebecca Hicks, Kyle Yount, Rachel Cook, Keith Foster, and Tadd Galusha). Also, LISTENER FEEDBACK. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net, and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterk...

In 1964, Ray Harryhausen helped to bring to life the film First Men in the Moon (dir. Nathan H. Juran). In 2015, Tom Biegler returns to Monster Kid Radio to discuss the film with Derek. After briefly catching up with Tom, the two monster kids dive into the movie, and, warning - SPOILERS AHEAD. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net, and don't forget our Wiki Campai...

Who will survive The War of the Gargantuas (dir. Ishirō Honda)? Derek? This week's guest Tony Wendell? YOU??? Listen to this episode of Monster Kid Radio to find out! SPOILER ALERT - while sidetracking about Ultraman, Godzilla's Revenge, Godzilla vs. Megalon,and a number of other topics, Derek and Tony do a pretty good job of spoiling The War of the Gargantuas. Also, Stephen D. Sullivan leaves mor...

Ron Nelson continues his stay on Monster Kid Radio as he and Derek wrap up their conversation about the film The Return of the Vampire (dir. Lew Landers). Spoiler alert - Ron and Derek love this film! During their discussion, they make if-you-squint-you-might-see-them-too links from this film to The Monster Squad and even kinda-sorta Star Wars. Also, Stephen D. Sullivan calls in to drop some serio...

Derek welcomes Ron Nelson to the podcast to talk about what could easily have been Bela Lugosi's second turn at playing Dracula on the big screen . . . except it really wasn't. (Call off your lawyers, Universal!) It's The Return of the Vampire (dir. Lew Landers). Before diving into this 1943 monster mash-up from Columbia, Derek and Ron talk a bit about their similar history as monster kids growing...

Casey Criswell is one of Derek's co-hosts on 1951 Down Place where they talk about Hammer Films once a month. On Episode #232 on Monster Kid Radio, they talk about a different kind of British genre film - Daleks - Invasion Earth: 2150 A. D. (dir. Gordon Flemyng). In the film, Peter Cushing plays Who. Who? Peter Cushing. Peter Cushing plays Who? Exactly. Be sure to visit our complete website at htt...

It's finally happening. Casey Criswell, the man of many podcasts, is joining Derek for an episode of Monster Kid Radio. The movie on deck? 1966's Daleks - Invasion Earth: 2150 A. D. (dir. Gordon Flemyng). Derek makes the shocking admission that he's never seen an episode of any incarnation of Doctor Who (even though he's had friends over the years give him DVDs of Who to watch!), Casey makes a few...

The Green Slime (dir. Kinji Fukasaku) is HERE . . . and so is The Shadow Over Portland's Chris McMillan and The Polier Graveyard's Jeff Polier. Chris and Jeff join Derek to discuss more of their thoughts of this 1968 gem. Along the way, Michael Bay comes up (more than once), and Jeff tells us what he thinks of the movie Monster Kid Radio is tackling next week with Casey Criswell. You'll get all th...

While Derek is headed to a panel planning meeting for the 1st Annual Living Dead Horror Convention, he takes the time to discuss the 1968 favorite The Green Slime (dir. Kinji Fukasaku) with The Shadow Over Portland's Chris McMillan and The Polier Graveyard's Jeff Polier. This movie was a childhood favorite of this week's guest, and Derek can't wait to talk about the movie with them. Also, Monster...

This week, when Nicholas Hatcher wasn't rocking it on his own podcasts - Vampire Over Hollywood and Psychotronic Celluloid - he came by Monster Kid Radio to talk about the 1942 film The Mummy's Tomb (dir. Harold Young) with Derek. Along the way, Derek reveals what may be one of the reasons he loves mummy movies so much, and both he and Nicholas praise an actor who may not have been too happy in th...

Nicholas Hatcher returns to the podcast for Monster Kid Radio's continued exploration of Universal's 1940s mummy films. This time, the two podcasters briefly share their thoughts on what this particular decade-in-horror looked like for Universal while discussing 1942's The Mummy's Tomb (dir. Harold Young). Also, some new guests have been announced fore the Living Dead Horror Convention, and monste...

Derek takes the listeners behind the scenes for a look at what life is like for this podcast-producing, monster-movie-loving monster kid. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net, and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our bare...

Last summer, something happened that changed Derek's life. He attended his first Monster Bash. The convention was first started in 1997 by Ron Adams, and this week on Monster Kid Radio, Ron joins Derek to talk about the origin of the show, his own background as a monster kid, and what future Monster Bashes hold. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net, and don't for...

What's better than a movie with a monster in it? A movie with TWO monsters it! Or THREE! Or MORE! Joe DeMuro (director of the monster mash up movie Tales of Dracula) joins Derek to talk about their favorite monster mash up films. They break down their individual top three monster movie meet ups. Also, there's an event happening in Portland next week you might want to check out (LUCHA!). Be sure to...

Director Joe DeMuro returns to Monster Kid Radio to discuss how his movie Tales of Dracula played at this past summer's Monster Bash. What was the crowd reaction? How were sales for the weekend? And the behind-the-scenes stories about the production? Fascinating. Joe and Derek discuss what it was like for Wolfbain Productions to produce this film guerilla-style, how they overcame certain obstacles...

Paul McComas and Greg Starrett continue their Fit for a Frankenstein visit on Monster Kid Radio, and lets Derek (and the listeners) in on a secret or two when they discuss their future book plans. (And, yes, Derek IS excited if the 2013 Halloween Book Festival award-winning Fit for a Frankenstein is any indication of what's to come!) Along the way, Paul and Greg further discuss their collaboration...

Paul McComas and Greg Starrett are the monster kid tag team behind 2013's award-winning (2013 Halloween Book Festival) Fit for a Frankenstein, and just like with any good monster, you can't keep a good novel ABOUT the monster down! "Monster Bash" magazine recently covered the novel, and Paul and Greg spent some time with Derek to discuss the new life their book is experiencing. Along the way, they...

Scott Morris enjoys his ape-filled stint here on Monster Kid Radio as he and Derek continue discussing 1970's Beneath the Planet of the Apes (dir. Ted Post). Warning - Derek and Scott continue to drop spoiler BOMBS. Also, we have an email from a fellow monster kid and podcaster. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net, and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail:...

Derek is joined by Scott Morris as they both tumble through a Hasslein Curve and find themselves landing squarely in 1970 (or is it 3955?) to discuss the film Beneath the Planet of the Apes (dir. Ted Post). This was a first time viewing for Derek, and - not to spoil the movie too much - he was, ahem, blown away by what he saw. Before diving into the film itself, Scott and Derek talk about what wen...