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Scott Morris joins Derek this week on Monster Kid Radio this week to discuss the 1968 gem Planet of the Apes (dir. Franklin J. Schaffner). One of them has never seen it before last weekend. Listen to find out who recently had the monkey-sized hole in their heart filled by this masterwork. And remember CthulhuCon is happening this weekend (April 25-26) where Derek will be moderating the panel "Love...

1966's Zontar, the Thing From Venus (dir. Larry Buchanan) is the movie of the week here on Monster Kid Radio, and Alan Tromp joins Derek to talk about this John Agar opus. Additionally, they continue their conversation about all things Buchanan, lament certain movies not being released on DVD, and whether or not all movies NEED to be on blu-ray. Also, Derek discusses the upcoming Planet of the Ape...

Before diving into his 1966 TV movie Zontar, the Thing From Venus, Derek and this week's guest Alan Tromp discuss filmmaker Larry Buchanan. It's been nearly a year since Alan's been on the show, so after a bit of catch up, MKR takes a broad look at the man who put John Agar on TV for monster kids on TV in the late 60s. Also, the next Monster Kid Radio Crash is announced! Be sure to visit our compl...

Last month, Monster Kid Radio crashed the Joy Cinema's screening of the 1967 film Island of the Doomed (dir. Mel Welles). This one is a particular favorite of Derek's, so you'll hear his thoughts as well as the Polier Graveyard's Jeff Polier and Hellbender Media's Edward Martin III. Special thanks to Dorado Films for making this movie available! Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www....

Last month, Monster Kid Radio crashed the Joy Cinema's screening of the 1960 film Horrors of Spider Island (dir. Fritz Böttger). This was a first time viewing for Derek, so you'll get to hear his thoughts on the film along with other Monster Kid Radio crashers and new friends of the podcast - Tom Daufel, Kiri Daufel, Scott Hiromura, and Josh Voorhees. Be sure to visit our complete website at http:...

Dwight Kemper not only appears in the upcoming movie Tales of Dracula (dir. Joe DeMuro), but he also contributed to the script. He'll talk with Derek about his involvement in this episode of Monster Kid Radio, and since Derek is such a fan of Dwight's novels, he can't help but ask him about them a bit more. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net, and don't forget o...

Dwight Kemper is a man who wears many hats (including a fez!), but make no mistake - he's a monster kid through and through. This week on Monster Kid Radio, Derek visits with this Rondo Award nominatated writer-performer-actor-and-many-other-hyphenates to talk about his background and history as a monster kid, what shaped his interests, and what he did with his mother's urn. Be sure to visit our c...

Double Feature Week continues on Monster Kid Radio with Scott Morris (Disney, Indiana and 1951 Down Place). The theme of the week is "Movies We Haven't Seen in a Long Time," and last episode, Scott picked 1951's When Worlds Collide (dir. Rudolph Maté). In this episode, they discuss Derek's pick - 1956's The Mole People (dir. Virgil W. Vogel). Also, Derek invites everyone along for the next Monster...

Scott Morris (Disney, Indiana and 1951 Down Place) joins Derek on this week's episodes of Monster Kid Radio for Double Feature Week! What's the theme? "Movies We Haven't Seen in a Long Time." Scott picked 1951's When Worlds Collide (dir. Rudolph Maté) and Derek picked 1956's The Mole People (dir. Virgil W. Vogel). (As a bonus, the theme for this Double Feature Week could have also been "Movies the...

Which luchador would Keith J. Rainville best compare to Batman? You'll find out in this episode of Monster Kid Radio when Keith and Derek talk about the Lucha Hero films of Mexico. It turns out Santo, Blue Demon, Mil Mascaras, and the rest, were all uniquely sorted to best fight the forces of evil! You should be ready to take notes because Keith is going to discuss a handful of movie titles that w...

Keith J. Rainville is the mask-wearing force behind the website From Parts Unknown (http://frompartsunknown.net/), and this week on Monster Kid Radio, he joins Derek to share his love and passion for Mexican horror. He wasn't always a fan of lucha-hero films, but that was only because he didn't start seeing Santo films until junior high school. He'll share his tale of how he became such a fan of t...

Nicholas Hatcher (Vampire Over Hollywood: The Bela Lugosi Podcast) continues his visit to Monster Kid Radio and talks with Derek about the 1943 film Dead Men Walk (dir. Sam Newfield). This film features the winning combination of George Zucco, Dwight Frye, and . . . George Zucco again? (SPOILERS!) Also, Derek shares some news about an upcoming DVD release that he's itching to add to his collection...

Nicholas Hatcher is the man behind the new podcast Vampire Over Hollywood: The Bela Lugosi Podcast, and Derek welcomes him to the podosphere by inviting him to Monster Kid Radio. How did Lugosi get his fangs into Nicholas? You'll just have to listen to find out! Also, Derek casts a Monster Kid Radio light on this year's nominees for the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards. Be sure to visit our comp...

Monster Kid Radio crashed the Joy Cinema's Weird Wednesday showing of The Last Man on Earth (dir. Ubaldo Ragona, Sidney Salkow), and since Derek brought his portable recorder with him, you'll get to hear what happened at the show! A number of MKR friends came to the screening as well, so we'll hear from Rick Myers (The Recovering Ubergeek), Jeff Polier (Polier Graveyard), Jeff Dean, Rachel Cook, B...

In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, Derek and listeners of Monster Kid Radio reflect on what Leonard Nimoy meant to them. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net. 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 barebones behind-the-scenes website at http://monsterk...

Author of Women in the Horror Films of Vincent Price Jonathan Malcolm Lampley tells Monster Kid Radio about some of his favorite Vincent Price films and why they're special. Along the way, he also talks about his favorite actresses who've appeard with Price over the years. Additionally, listeners of Monster Kid Radio have called in to share their thoughts on their favorite women in classic horror....

Author Jonathan Malcolm Lampley joins the show this week to talk about his book Women in the Horror Films of Vincent Price. During this conversation, we learn a bit about Lampley's background, his connection to a previous Monster Kid Radio guest, and what prompted the writing of this book. Also, Derek announces the first Monster Kid Radio Crash of 2015. Be sure to visit our complete website at htt...

She faced Frankenstein's Monster, Dracula, and the Wolf Man, and this week she's facing Monster Kid Radio. Returning guest Paul McComas completes his visit to MKR as he and Derek continue their discussion about Evelyn Ankers and her contributions to classic horror. We'll also spend a couple minutes with historian/author Gregory William Mank to hear what he thinks about Evelyn Ankers. Be sure to vi...

You can't miss Evelyn Ankers if you watch more than a couple 1940s Universal films, and she's the topic of discussion this week on Monster Kid Radio! Author Paul McComas returns to the podcast to talk with Derek about one of their favorite actresses, her films, her relationship with her costars, and more. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net, and don't forget our...

This Veronica Carlson Q & A was recorded by legendary podcaster (and frequent Monster Kid Radio guest) Scott Morris when he attended last October's Monster Bash. Thanks, Scott! 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 Radi...

Frequent MKR guest and podcaster himself (he's a legend!) Scott Morris attended last October's Monster Bash, and while there, attended the Caroline Munro Q & A session. For this episode. Scott shared a recording of that session (and I can't help imagine he was grinning from the start because he's a James Bond fan and the first few questions were actually about Munro and her time as a Bond girl). B...

Can host Derek and guest Tracey Morris top a 50 foot woman? They're sure going to try when they look at the 1956 film It Conquered the World (dir. Roger Corman). Beverly Garland is quickly becoming a favorite actress around these Monster Kid Radio parts, and this movie certainly helps to cement her place in classic monster moviedom. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidrad...

Tracey Morris pops over from Disney, Indiana comes by Monster Kid Radio to talk about a giant of a movie - Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (dir. Nathan Juran). MKR is celebrating Women in Horror month, and kicks off February with a look at this movie . . . and it's iconic poster. Be sure to visit our complete website at http://www.monsterkidradio.net, and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503...

When Monster Kid Radio crashes a film screening, Derek brings his recorder, and Creature from the Black Lagoon (dir. Jack Arnold) has been shown twice since just before the launch of the MKR podcast. The best thing about these Monster Kid Radio Crashes is catching up with people who hadn't seen the movie before, like Ray Jelinek when the movie played the 99w Drive-In, or Tom and Kiri Daufel when i...

In 2013, filmmaker Sean Branney took some time at that year's HP Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon to chat with Derek about the two movies produced by the HP Lovecraft Historical Society that happen to honor BOTH Lovecraft AND classic monster movies - 2005's Call of Cthulhu and 2011's The Whisperer in Darkness. This recording has never been played on a podcast . . . until now! After this, Derek...