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Midwest Monsters

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Four Guys from Indiana talking about all things horror!
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Episodes

Midwest Monsters Episode 123 - The Monster Mash 33

Another mash has arrived and this time we’ve went for more Stephen King (“The Mist”2007), an unorthodox entry (“The Terminator” 1984), a bizarre Evil Dead knockoff (“Demon Wind” 1990) and an underseen 80’s gem (“One Dark Night” 1984). Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Leave us a review on iTunes and help us get our show out to more people. Thanks for listening!

Oct 01, 20181 hr 22 minEp. 64

Midwest Monsters Episode 122 - Bigfoot at the Movies

Endless sightings and theories surround the elusive Bigfoot but one thing we can be sure of is that we are taking a look at 3 Bigfoot films. On this episode we dip our toes into a little Cryptozoology and tear into “The Legend of Boggy Creek” (1972), “Exists” (2014) and “Abominable” (2006) and open things up for a little roundtable discussion afterwards. Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy!

Sep 16, 201857 minEp. 63

Midwest Monsters Episode 121 - True Crime I Part 2 Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy once said “We serial killers are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere.” This fell right in line with the center of his modus operandi which centered around attacking those with whom he had no connection to, while existing in a seemingly normal life to everyone else around him. He is still one of the hardest killer minds to understand as he was a savage psychopath who also saw moderate levels of success in higher learning and politics. He even had numerous good Samaritan e...

Sep 01, 201852 minEp. 62

Midwest Monsters Episode 121 - True Crime I Part 1 The Zodiac Killer

Join us as we venture down a different path with true crime and its portrayal on the screen, big and small. A topic filled with the horrors of real life, with loss and tragedy but also ceaseless dedication for justice. Please know ahead of time this is not an in-depth analysis of cases but rather going over the basics and selecting what we think is the best available film on each case. Please know that there isn’t any odd fanaticism for criminals here either. As Sgt. Joe Friday would say “Just t...

Aug 15, 201858 minEp. 61

Midwest Monsters Episode 120 - The Monster Mash 32

You guys know the drill by now! On this Mash we bring together four random 80’s films with Deepstar Six (1989), Madman (1981), Christine (1983) and Hell Night (1981). Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Aug 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 60

Midwest Monsters Episode 119 - The Summer Podcast Massacre Pt2

Redux! Do-over! Revisit! Call it whatever you want! The only decision we arrived at was that our original “Summer Horror” episode was not to our liking. While it had some moments of execution; overall we thought this topic that we enjoy needed another go-round. We are pleased with the results this time and we hope you will be too. Show is now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Stay cool and enjoy the show!

Jul 15, 201855 minEp. 59

Midwest Monsters Episode 118 - What is Horror?

“That is not a horror movie” “It was boring, a slow burn” “That’s a thriller” These are just a few phrases among many, that are frequently hurled around in conversation about horror movies. These conversations get some people bothered and for others, enrich the genre. With the success of “Get Out” last year, brought this conversation’s frequency back up and so we thought it was a good time to tackle the subject and weigh in on it! Tune in to hear what your co-hosts think distinguishes a horror f...

Jun 16, 20181 hr 5 minEp. 58

Midwest Monsters Episode 117 - The Monster Mash 31

Another mash is here ya maniacs! On this episode we take on both a well known and an obscure 80’s horror, a pre-code horror and an Italian horror. Films covered on this episode are: From Beyond (1986), Phenomena (1985), Sole Survivor (1984) and Island of Lost Souls (1932). Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Jun 01, 20181 hr 20 minEp. 57

Midwest Monsters Episode 116 - A Mother's Day Special

Our focus on holiday horror continues as we celebrate Mother’s Day! On this episode we take a look at Troma’s “Mother’s Day” from 1980, Darren Lynn Bousman’s 2010 remake of the same name and John Waters’ dark comedy “Serial Mom” from 1994. Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

May 13, 201858 minEp. 56

Midwest Monsters Episode 115 - The Urban Legend Trilogy

On this episode we take a look at the often overlooked “Urban Legend” Trilogy. Frequently dismissed as a product of the late-90's, post-Scream onslaught of imitation, we take a look at all of them to see if that’s actually the case. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Join us! Then go give us a review on iTunes! Thanks for listening friends.

May 01, 201853 minEp. 55

Midwest Monsters Episode 114 - The Monster Mash 30

We hit our 30th offering of the “Mash” on this episode as we take a look at The Ritual (2017), Late Phases (2014), The Strangers (2008) and Pieces (1982). Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Apr 15, 20181 hr 26 minEp. 54

Midwest Monsters Episode 113 - An April Fool's Day Special

We have cycled back to our April Fools episode and thankfully this time, no pranks are being played except on screen – which means we (and you) aren't suffering through cinematic excrement this time. On this episode we take a look at “April Fool’s Day”, both the original from the 80s as well as the 2008 remake before closing things out with Slaughter High. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy!

Apr 01, 201855 minEp. 53

Midwest Monsters Episode 112 - The Three Mothers Trilogy

Dario Argento has made many beloved Italian horror films, with Suspiria being arguably his biggest. On this episode we take a deeper look at his "Three Mothers" trilogy, which consists of the seminal Suspiria and its two sequels, Inferno and Mother of Tears. Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy!

Mar 15, 20181 hr 19 minEp. 52

Midwest Monsters Episode 111 - The Monster Mash 29

We are back with another mash! On this episode we cover Leatherface (2017), Bug, It Follows and Train to Busan. Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Mar 01, 20181 hr 31 minEp. 51

Midwest Monsters Episode 110 - A Valentine's Day Special

Roses are Red, violets are blue, we love holiday horrors, how about you? We return to celebrate with some holiday-based horror selections for Valentine's Day on this epsiode! We take a look at My Bloody Valentine (1981), My Bloody Valentine (2009) and Valentine (2001). Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy!

Feb 14, 201855 minEp. 50

Midwest Monsters Episode 109 - Witches A Roundtable Discussion

We come together again for another Roundtable Discussion with the classic sub-genre of Witches. We live deliciously as we take a look at witches throughout the history of cinema but first we are lucky enough to have friend of the show Cheri Ellefson, join us to discuss the earlier history of Witches. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Feb 01, 20181 hr 19 minEp. 49

Midwest Monsters Episode 108 - The Monster Mash 28

We bring 4 more various movies and mash them together in, you guessed it, “The Monster Mash”! On this episode Vinny selected “Freaks” (1932), Todd chose “Witchboard” (1986), Grizz picked “Death Spa” (1989) and I brought “Nightbreed” (1990) to the table. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Jan 15, 20181 hr 13 minEp. 48

Midwest Monsters Episode 107 - A Tribute to George A. Romero

As we say hello to a new year, we say goodbye to a legend. George A. Romero was many things: a visionary, a rebel, independent, intelligent, warm, loyal and so much more; but equally as important, he was loved. He was loved deeply by his family, friends and his fans. He has inspired generation after generation, not only with social commentary but also with an independent filmmaker mythos. His mark left is undeniable and his presence in the horror community is severely missed already. George A. R...

Jan 01, 20181 hr 29 minEp. 47

Midwest Monsters Episode 106 - Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse

So fiction becomes reality and the zombie apocalypse is officially here. What do you do? How do you survive? Tune in as Mad Chann, Rybones and Grizzly Abner take a look at this very scenario and break down exactly just how they would get by. Show is available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Dec 15, 20171 hr 1 minEp. 46

Midwest Monsters Episode 105 - The Monster Mash 27

We return to the mash and this time with three newer offerings! The Grizz, Mad Chann and RyBones take a look at McG's new netflix sensation "The Babysitter", 2016's "Bedeviled" and "Cult of Chucky" the newest entry in the Child's Play. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Dec 01, 20171 hr 4 minEp. 45

Midwest Monsters Episode 104 - The "Laid to Rest" films

On this episode Grizz, Mad Chan and RyBones take a look at the Laid to Rest films. Much like “The Collector” and “The Collection”, these popular modern horrors are right on the cusp of a franchise but currently one entry shy of a trilogy. Listen in to hear more about these films and discover them for the first time or all over again. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy!

Nov 15, 201748 minEp. 44

Midwest Monsters Episode 103 - Horror Through the Year

Like many of you, most of us on the show love seasonal and themed viewings. Whether it’s a fictional date in a film or a certain time of year that generates feelings that align with a perfectly timed viewing, it always adds more to the experience. We’ve covered some seasons (Winter and Summer), we’ve covered elements (atmosphere and rules), we’ve covered holidays (Halloween, Christmas) but what about the rest of the year? Sure heading to Haddonfield on Halloween or Crystal Lake for some camping,...

Nov 02, 201754 minEp. 43

Midwest Monsters Episode 102 - The Monster Mash 26

It may be Halloween season but that doesn’t mean we aren’t mixing it up like always! We return with another mash on Episode 102 and this time we’ve got some heavy metal horror, classic horror and an instant horror-comedy classic. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Oct 15, 20171 hr 7 minEp. 42

Midwest Monsters Episode 101 - The Mummy Legacy

We return after our celebratory, franchise revisit episodes with something new! Previously we have taken a look at werewolf movies, vampires in cinema and Frankenstein films. Naturally, its now time to take a look at the “timeless” mummy sub-genre. We focus heavily on Universal’s films but also explore some of the Hammer offerings as well as other random Mummies throughout cinema. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blong. We hope you enjoy the show!

Oct 01, 20171 hr 37 minEp. 41

Midwest Monsters Episode 100 - The "A Nightmare on Elm Street" Franchise: A Revisit Special

We went back to Haddonfield and Camp Crystal Lake, so naturally it’s time to return to Springwood for our 100TH EPISODE! We are very excited, not only to reach triple digit shows but also to examine this franchise again. Some of the Grizz and I’s opinion were contested by others, including our three co-hosts joining this time around. As previously performed, we cover each entry with reassessments from the Grizz and Wagstaff as well as opinions from Vinny, Todd and Rybones. It has been quite a fu...

Sep 15, 20171 hr 58 minEp. 40

Midwest Monsters Episode 99 - The Friday the 13th Franchise: A Revisit Special

On the last episode we returned to Haddonfield and now its time to head back for some summer antics, premarital sex, partying and camping at Camp Crystal Lake. Like before, we run through all of the franchise entries as Grizzly and Wagstaff reassess their opinions, while Vinny, Todd, and Rybones share theirs. Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjow the sh-sh-sh-show!

Sep 01, 20171 hr 42 minEp. 39

Midwest Monsters Episode 98 - The Halloween Franchise: A Revisit Special

As we round the corner towards our 100th episode milestone, we are taking some time to revisit some old friends! Hint – friends that we all know by their first name . As fans, our relationships with films change over time from different experiences, repeat viewings and our very own constantly changing perspectives. So we thought it would be fun to take a trip back to some of the most beloved horror franchises of our generation, not only to re-evaluate and weigh against our previous opinions on e...

Aug 15, 20171 hr 33 minEp. 38

Midwest Monsters Episode 97 - The Monster Mash 25

The time is here for another mash episode! Your original three hosts bring Pontypool (2008), Parents (1989) and Truth or Dare (2013) to the table on this episode. Available now on iTunes, Podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Aug 01, 20171 hr 13 minEp. 37

Midwest Monsters Episode 96 - The Wicker Films

"Do sit down, Sergeant. Shocks are so much better absorbed with the knees bent." We couldn't agree more so have a seat and join us we take a look at Robin Hardy's 1973 cult-classic "The Wicker Man", its 2006 remake of the same name and Hardy's 2011 sequel "The Wicker Tree". I'll give you a hint, we think one is much better than the other two . Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Jul 16, 20171 hr 5 minEp. 36

Midwest Monsters Episode 95 - Eli Roth

Since Eli Roth entered the lexicon of modern horror, notably at the front of the "splat pack", he has been debated divisively among horror fans ad nauseam. Fueled by horror fandom, his movies have been a treat for a large portion of the horror community. Within this episode we cover Roth's filmography, highs and lows, and where we stand on each entry and his legacy. Available now on itunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Jul 01, 20171 hr 32 min
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