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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 94 - The Monster Mash 24

Ranging from the 1950s to last year, from an ambitious Korean big budget entry to a sleazy 80’s New York indie, we utilized this mash well. Films covered on this episode are: The Blob (1958), Sometimes They Come Back, Maniac (1980) and The Wailing. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the show!

Jun 15, 20171 hr 12 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 93 - Elvira

We have a couple of big and juicy….films to cover! Along with the rest of Elvira’s career that encompasses many years of legendary horror-hosting, motion pictures and endless public appearances ranging from vinyl compilation records to hosting duties on MTV. How she got started and through her very varied and storied career - listen in as we cover it all! Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Jun 02, 201758 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 92 - The Monster Mash 23

Classic films for our classic format! Lend us your ears as we tackle 4 different films from decades before. In this episode we each select beloved classics from the 30s (The Invisible Man), the 50s (Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Thing From Another World), and the 60s (13 Ghosts). Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did recording!

May 15, 20171 hr 12 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 91 - The Creepshow Films

We return this time to take a look at the Creepshow films! We cover all 4 (3 official and 1 unofficial) entries, as well as select our favorite entries and vignettes from them! Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

May 01, 20171 hr 25 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 90 - The Monster Mash 22

We return and so does the "Mash" format! While not planned, circumstances kept the mash format away for a few months but we are back, and with what we think is a great offering of random films. On this episode we take a look at The Abominable Dr. Phibes (Venomous Vinny), Phantasm Ravager (Hot Toddy), Unfriended (Grizz) and Blair Witch (Professor). Available now on iTunes, Podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Apr 14, 20171 hr 17 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 89 - Modern Horror II (April Fool's 2017 Special)

We let the cat out of the bag last year when we eluded to actually respecting the duds that we covered, for April Fool’s Day. This year we wont seek to fool you but it is quite clear that we didn’t learn that the joke is actually on us for sitting through these. Will this be the last time we do this to ourselves for AFD? Most likely- but this episode is still worth a listen as we cover 4 ridiculous films (Halloweed, Bad Milo, Return of the Killer Tomatoes and Shark Exorcist), accompanied with qu...

Apr 01, 20171 hr 6 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 88 - Music in Horror

Join us for another roundtable discussion as we examine the importance of music in horror film. We take a look at how effective scores have catapulted some movies into the pantheon of greatest horror films. Addtionally we cover the joys of collecting horror vinyl and more. Now available on iTunes, mixcloud, podbean, and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Mar 15, 20171 hr 2 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 87 - The Hellraiser Franchise

We have such sights to show you, actually sounds. Whether its your pain or pleasure, it cannot be denied that Hellraiser holds its place in the pantheon of Horror icons and Horror's history. Join us (Mad Chann, Hot Toddy, RyBones and the Professor) as we work our way through the Hellraiser franchise's 9 entries as well as it's future. Also, when you are done with the show be sure to check out our blog for the Q & A with Gary J. Tunnicliffe, director of the upcoming "Hellraiser Judgment"! Thi...

Mar 01, 20171 hr 39 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 86 - Dead End Sequels

Hollywood had no more to say on these potential-franchises but we do! Join us (Grizz, Professor, Villainous Vinny and Hot Toddy) as we take a look at 4 different sequels that had the last word. The Fly II, Waxwork II: Lost in Time, Chud II: Bud the Chud and Troll 2 are covered in this episode. Available now on iTunes, Podbean, Mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the show!

Feb 15, 20171 hr 8 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 85 - The Fright Night Franchise

Sink your teeth into this new episode as we navigate through the unique progressions of the Fright Night franchise. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Feb 03, 20171 hr 7 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 84 - 1988: A Year in Horror

Take a trip back with Grizz, Mad Chann and Hot Toddy to 1988. A joyful time to be a kid and even more so, a horror fan. They take a look not only at all the awesome horror cinema that year but other events and things as well. We hope you enjoy the year....ahem excuse me, we hope you enjoy show. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog!

Jan 15, 20171 hr 5 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 83 - The Monster Mash 21

A new year but a familiar format! Join us as Grizz, Mad Chann and Hot Toddy cover 3 random films on our 21st visit to the "mash". Films covered on this episode are Grace, Waxwork and Krampus. Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Jan 01, 20171 hr

Midwest Monsters Episode 82 - The Kids Are All Right

On this episode we take a look at youth groups battling monsters and dive deeper into The Monster Squad, The Gate and Stephen King's IT. Please note this episode suffers from digital interference again, like it did in Episode 80. This was recorded that same night and while it can be very bothersome at times, we hope that you will stick with it for the conversation that we feel went very well. As always, thanks for listening friends!

Dec 15, 20161 hr 20 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 81 - The Frankenstein Legacy

Lend us your ears(!) or your hands, brains; just whatever else we need to piece this episode together. On this episode the Grizz and Professor are joined by Venomous Vinny to discuss the legacy of the Frankenstein story and its many adaptations. We hope you enjoy the show!

Dec 01, 20161 hr 31 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 80 - The Monster Mash 20

The Monster Mash yields us this 20th offering of three films picked at random- this time with Rybones in and the Grizz out. The three ilms covered on this episode around are: Lights Out (2016), Blood Diner (1987) and The Uninvited (2009). Please note that this episode was recorded with different equipment and contains some digital noise at times. We apologize for this and will be sure to improve this in the future. We hope you enjoy the show!

Nov 15, 20161 hr 11 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 79 - The "It's Alive" Trilogy

Halloween season has to end but watching horror movies does not! Kick off November with us, as we take a look at a lesser known trilogy. The three It's Alive films have developed quite a cult following over the years and we wanted to know why? Available now on iTunes, mixcloud, podbean and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Nov 01, 201648 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 78 - 31 Days of Halloween

Whether you've got your list of movies already mapped out or you are seeking ideas, be sure to listen in! The Grizz and Professor welcome in Vinny to the new format (of rotating hosts) with a juicy topic: Halloween movies! Each of us hand-picked 31 movies for the 31 wonderful days of October and of course, discussed why so for each. While we certainly missed having Mad Chann there, a good time was still had. We hope you are having a great season thus far and that you enjoy the show!

Oct 15, 20161 hr 19 min

Midwest Monsters Episode 77 - The Monster Mash 19

We return after a bit of an unintentional break from our Mash format. On this episode we cover Chopping Mall, Popcorn, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space. We hope you enjoy the show!

Oct 01, 20161 hr 5 min
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