Dear listeners, we hope you are enjoying your summer and we thank you for sticking with us as we navigate a busy chapter that has challenged our schedules! While we are not back on track yet, we do like to keep checking when possible and this time we have a discussion with Brian Blair. Brian runs Pumpkin Pulp where he makes incredible masks and an array of other fun items to scoop up in his store or online. Brian also runs a haunt and stays busy with plenty of other side projects as well, which ...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 214
Listeners we are back with a new episode and some fun company this time! Join in as Grizzly Abner and Venomous Vinny have a fun conversation with Tennessee-based horror host Dr Gangrene! Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 213
Dear listeners, lend us your ears for another trip into real life horror with another true crime episode. We are looking at the seedy “Wonderland Murders” this time, aka “The Four on the Floor” and the movie “Wonderland” (2003). John Holmes at one time was a mega star of the golden age era of adult films but eventually found himself an addict and wrapped up in the underbelly of Los Angeles. Listen in as we discuss the film and this case of desperation, savagery, and the juxtaposition of the high...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 212
We are back to rank our last decade and we saved arguably the toughest for last. The 1970s were a transformative decade for film, especially the horror genre. Whether big budget blockbusters or seminal indie terrors, the 1970s delivered copious amounts of memorable horror for moviegoers. Listen in as we have a great time digging into this fun topic. Available now on spotify, apple podcasts and our blog. Thanks for listening!
May 01, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 211
It has been nearly a decade since we talked about the Candyman franchise and a lot has changed since then, so we decided it was time to revisit the classic film and the small franchise that it birthed. Available now on spotify, apple podcasts and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 210
Your favorite cohosts are back together in-person and we’re doing some more rankings by the decade. On this episode we did a hybrid of the 20s and….the 20s, so listen in as we pick 5 from the 1920s and then 5 from the 2020s. Available now on spotify, apple podcasts and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 209
We are back with a new episode and this time we are looking at “The City of the Dead” (1960-Vinny), “Consecration” (2023- Grizz) and “Evilspeak” (1981-Professor). Dear listeners, as we navigate busy 2025 schedules, we will continue to check in with random episodes when possible. As always, we appreciate your support and thank you for listening! This new episode is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and our blog.
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 208
Surprise dear listeners! Although we are not quite back on our usual schedule, after a brief break, we are at least back with a new episode today. Join us as we jump into another Mash episode and this time we are talking about “Wind Chill” (2007 – Professor), “Werewolves Within” (2021 – Grizz) and “Godzilla Minus One” (2023 – Vinny). Bear with us as we navigate a brief but busy winter schedule, as we look forward to a new year of new episodes for you! Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 207
As another year comes to a close, we are taking some time to have a festive look back at Holiday horrors. Listen in as we have a roundtable discussion on some Thanksgiving and yuletide terror, the highs and lows and some of our personal favorites. Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening! We will be on a Holiday break into 2025 now, so let us now wish you a safe and happy holiday season dear listeners!
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 206
Halloween season has come to an end but the hobby never stops, so join us now as we rank our favorite movies of the 1940s! The 1940s boomed with Horror offerings as franchises grew, while prestige and poverty row studios alike both got in on the party as well. Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 205
The 1960s were a decade filled with transition and boundary pushing as old Hollywood met the new. Listen in as we work our way through this decade with lots of laughs and jabs, as we discuss our favorites from the swinging 60s! Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Oct 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 204
Let us be the first to wish you a Happy October! ‘Tis the season to do the Monster Mash now, so join us as we take a look at “Monsters Wanted” (2013 – Grizz), “The Mutilator (1984 – Professor) and “Theater of Blood” (1973 – VenVin). Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Oct 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 203
The next installment of our ranking decades series is here and, on this episode, we are discussing the best of the 2010s. Listen in to what we think turned out to be a really great conversation. Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 202
As Summer winds down we revisit what has become our unintended tradition of watching a questionable franchise with our good friend Jason “McRib” McCullough to close out the Summer. Listen in as we navigate 4 films that generate some entertaining banter. Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 201
We are back after a short summer break and talking about more of what we love - documentaries! Listen in as we look at 4 very different documentaries that generate some fun conversation. Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 200
We are back talking about the best of another decade and this time we are ranking the 1990s. Known as a down-period for horror, as straight to video and the excess of the 80s lead to fatigue, the 1990s have carried a legacy of having limited greatness. Listen in to hear if we feel that way or if this exercise provided a different reaction. Available now on iTunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 199
Our new episode is now up! On this mash, we inadvertently ended up with 3 overachieving sci-fi horror flicks and boy did we have fun with this triple bill. Available now on iTunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Jul 01, 2024•51 min•Ep. 198
We last dropped a True Crime episode back in August of 2023, so this next entry is long overdue! Lend us your ears as we cover the infamous and gruesome Black Dahlia murder, as well as Brian De Palma’s 2006 film “The Black Dahlia”. Available now on iTunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Jun 15, 2024•51 min•Ep. 197
Join us as we jump into another small franchise with “Tales From the Crypt” where we discuss the Cryptkeeper’s franchise and its history along with the three movies that were released. This was a fun one and we hope you enjoy as well. Available now on itunes, spotify, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Jun 01, 2024•54 min•Ep. 196
It is time for another Monsterpiece Theater where we showcase two movies fitting of the spotlight and this episode is certainly honoring that description. Listen in as discuss Wes Craven’s “The People Under the Stairs” (1991) and then the remake horror musical “Little Shop of Horrors” (1986). Available now on itunes, spotify, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!
May 15, 2024•49 min•Ep. 195
We now continue with our Top 10 series, where each co-host curates their own personal top 10 for the decade and this time we are looking at the 1930s which helped lay the foundation for the horror genre for decades! We had a great time talking about some pretty iconic films along with some personal favorites and we hope you enjoy the conversation too. Available now on itunes, spotify, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!
May 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 194
We have returned with another installment of our Dead End Sequels series and this time we are discussing “Alligator II: The Mutation” (1991 – Grizz), “Another Wolfcop” (2017 – Vinny) and “The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014- Professor). Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Apr 15, 2024•56 min•Ep. 193
A few years ago, we had a discussion on alien encounter movies but we always planned to widen the scope with looking at alien invasion movies. Well now is that time, so join us as we discuss the different eras of alien invasion cinema, what makes these movies work and some of the better offerings over the years. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 192
Over a decade ago we started talking horror movies in front of microphones and somehow, we have now made it to our 250th episode! So, join the party with us and listen in as we discuss the 4 Psycho movies with Anthony Perkins and some of the surprising reactions we had with them. The Psycho franchise is always ripe for discovery with fans who have summarily dismissed them for besmirching a classic IP, so consider this episode the perfect introduction if you are new to the sequels. Lastly, we are...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 191
New mash episode is now available and this time we are discussing: "The Lair of the White Worm" (1988 - Grizz), "Gojira" (1954 - Vinny) and "The Wolf of Snow Hollow" (2020 - Professor). Join us for an interesting discussion on diverse films- available now on itunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 190
We are back to rank more favorites by decade and this time it is the 2000's. Listen in to hear what impacted us heavily and what has aged well for us. Available now on itunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Feb 15, 2024•54 min•Ep. 189
Join us as we discuss Cassandra Peterson, her career, fascinating journey and her iconic, beloved Elvira character. Available now on itunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Feb 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 188
‘Tis the season for spending time with friends and of course watching some seasonal horror! So before we take a short break for the holidays we are enjoying both on this Midwest Monsters Family Christmas episode, as we tackle the “Silent Night, Deadly Night” Franchise with good friends of the show Jason “ the McRib” McCullough and Brent “They’re Coming To Get You” Terhune. This episode is now available on itunes, podbean and our blog. We will return with new episodes again on February 1st but un...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 187
It may be Christmas season but its business as usual here with us! We are back with another Monster Mash and this time we are looking at “Ed Wood” (1994 – Vinny), “Barbarian” (2022 – Grizz) and “The Masque of the Red Death” (1964 – Professor). Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 186
We are back with our next installment of Horror Documentaries and this time we are talking about “Haunters” (2014 – Grizz), “Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster” (2022 – Professor) and “At the Drive-In” (2017 – Vinny). Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!
Nov 15, 2023•55 min•Ep. 185
