Monster Kid Playground

In this episode of Monster Kid Playground, I sit down with my friend James Eatock—creator of  @cerealgeekTV  and one of the foremost chroniclers of 1980s animation. From He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to She-Ra: Princess of Power, The Real Ghostbusters, Transformers, and classic Marvel toons, James has dedicated years to preserving and celebrating the shows that defined a generation. We ch...

John sits down with longtime friend and fellow monster kid Jonathan Crouch for a hilarious and heartfelt stroll down memory lane. The two reminisce about their unforgettable summers as tour guides at historic Fort William Henry in Lake George, New York—complete with ghost stories, cannon fire, and the kind of wild shenanigans only young reenactors can get into. From colonial cosplay to lakeside ad...

In Part 2 of our conversation with pirate hatmaker and designer Jeff MacKay, we dive into the deep end of Monster Kid nostalgia. Jeff shares how classic horror shaped his artistic journey, his early fascination with makeup effects, and why Jack Sparrow cosplay is both a blessing and a logistical nightmare. We also chat Disney magic, the hazards of flying with prop weapons, and the love that drives...

In this episode of Monster Kid Playground, we set sail with Jeff MacKay, the creative force behind Capt Jack's Pirate Hats (https://www.captjackspiratehats.com/). From crafting high-quality, screen-ready pirate gear to navigating the strange waters of reality TV, Jeff shares the wild tales behind his work. We also dive into his chilling experiences designing a haunted attraction in Utah—complete w...

🎙️ Monster Kid Playground | Ep. 6 — Guest: Dick Dyszel aka Count Gore De Vol On this episode of Monster Kid Playground, I sit down with the one, the only, Dick Dyszel — the legendary performer behind a whole haunted house full of iconic characters: Bozo the Clown, Captain 20, M.T. Graves, and of course, the incomparable Count Gore De Vol! We dive into Dick’s incredible career in Washington, D.C. t...

This episode of Monster Kid Playground welcomes a true icon of Saturday morning memories—Zack Hoffman, the unforgettable voice of Zartan from the 1980s G.I. Joe Sunbow animated series! But there's so much more to the man behind the Dreadnok. Join us as Zack takes us on a journey through his eclectic career in voice acting, shares insights into his one-man show, Tuxedo Man, and talks poetry, mo...

🎙️ Monster Kid Playground | Ep. 1.4 - Guest: John Dimes aka Dr. Sarcofiguy! 🎃Welcome to Monster Kid Playground, the official podcast spin-off of Demented Features! I’m your host, John Faust — horror fan, screenwriter, and the warped mind behind Danvers, your favorite late-night horror host. In this episode, I’m joined by a true legend of the horror hosting world — my dear friend and fellow creatu...

🎙️ Monster Kid Playground | Hosted by John Faust (aka Danvers of Demented Features ) Episode: Patti Neff Tiven — Theatre, Horror, and Road Trips In this episode, John is joined by longtime theatre collaborator Patti Neff Tiven for a wide-ranging conversation about their work with Weird City Theatre Company, their early influences on stage and screen, and, of course, their shared love of horror mov...

In this episode, host John Faust is joined by the one and only Sneaky Raul Madblood , a true aficionado of all things horror! Together, they dive deep into the world of horror hosts, sharing fascinating stories from the past and exploring their enduring influence on today's pop culture. But that's not all — the conversation also takes a thrilling turn as they discuss the public domain, how it fuel...

Welcome to Monster Kid Playground ! 🎃👻 Join your host, John Faust , as he sits down with the incredibly talented Danielle Gelehrter (aka Penny Dreadful) for a spine-tingling conversation about her iconic horror host journey and her show, Shilling Shockers . But that's just the beginning! Get ready for a deep dive into her love for theatre and improv, her passion for Masters of the Universe , and...