Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff are two of the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio, and for good reason. Their films - especially the films they were in together - strike a strong chord in the hearts and minds of monster kids everywhere, and the Monster Movie Kid Rich Chamberlain returns to Monster Kid Radio to talk about these two titans of classic terror. Were they more alike than some have led us to believe? Which one became a US citizen? Who did more radio work? Who had more wives? Rich and Der...
Sep 24, 2013•53 min
Scott and Tracey Morris (both previous guests on Monster Kid Radio and high mucky-mucks of Disney, Indiana), attended HorrorHound Weekend Indianapolis earlier this month and attended the Ray Harryhausen Super-8 Tribute Show (and a bonus show!) hosted by We Are Movie Geeks' Tom Stockman. Since Derek has multiple medical issues this week, Scott and Tracey are covering the Super-8 show on this week's only episode of Monster Kid Radio. HUGE thanks to them both for picking up the slack while Derek de...
Sep 17, 2013•33 min
Attaboy, Chris! Derek and Chris McMillan (The Shadow Over Portland) continue their look at 1966's The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (dir. Alan Rifkin) in this is the movie in the MKR crosshairs this week. This was one of the first scary movies Chris saw as a kid, and it haunted it for years, appearing on television, and eventually making its way to his permanent movie collection. Chris and Derek continue to talk about the movie, riff about the film's score, and discuss how some of ...Mr. Chicken's eleme...
Sep 11, 2013•32 min
The Shadow Over Portland's Chris McMillan is back on Monster Kid Radio, and this time he brings . . . Don Knotts? The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (dir. Alan Rifkin) is the movie in the MKR crosshairs this week. Does the former Barney Fife bring the spooky? Does this "count" as an "old, dark house" movie? Why exactly IS Don Knotts character called "Mr. Chicken?" Chris and Derek answer some of these questions in this episode. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our ...
Sep 09, 2013•32 min
Tracey Morris (from Disney, Indiana) continues her visit to the Monster Kid Radio Station with more talk about the movie The Valley of Gwangi (dir. Jim O'Connolly). Ray Harryhausen's influence has been felt across nearly all of moviedom, and has definitely been felt in Tracey's wheelhouse, so she and Derek talk a bit about how Harryhausen's films may have influenced some of her favorite films. They also talk briefly about the recent documentary Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (dir. Gilles...
Sep 05, 2013•43 min
You can never go wrong with more Harryhausen, and in this week's episodes of Monster Kid Radio, Derek is joined by Tracey Morris to talk about The Valley of Gwangi (dir. Jim O'Connolly). Tracey can normally be heard every other week on the Disney, Indiana podcast (which just celebrated five years of podcasting!), and this week, she wants to plays Cowboys and Dinosaur here with us monster kids. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scen...
Sep 03, 2013•45 min
Chris McMillan has plenty more to say about Godzilla, and fortunately he said it to Derek here in Episode 28 of Monster Kid Radio! Chris and Derek continue their discussion about the King of the Monsters, as well as a few other Godzilla-related subjects (King Kong vs. Godzilla, anyone?). This film is such an important monster movie, and has stomped all over the minds of monster kids everywhere! Also, this is the FINAL week to enter the Matango Minibust (by Tom Biegler) contest! (.mp3s of every e...
Aug 29, 2013•40 min
The Shadow Over Portland's Chris McMillan returns to Monster Kid Radio to tackle the King of the Monsters! Chris first joined Derek on Monster Kid Radio back in Episode #001 to talk about his Top Three Monster Movies, and this time around, he settles in for a discussion about a monster SO big, SO huge, SO important that an entire week's worth of episodes is devoted to him/her/it - Godzilla. In addition to discussing their differing Godzilla experiences, Chris and Derek also talk a bit about some...
Aug 27, 2013•33 min
Part Two of Monster Kid Radio's Vincent Price coverage continues with a Top Three Films list from Derek and special guest Larry Underwood (Dr. Gangrene)! SPOILER ALERT: the same movie appears on both of their lists! In addition to talking about their top three Price films, the topic of Johnny Depp came up, remakes, and a certain 1970s television show that Derek would have NEVER imagined EVER talking about on Monster Kid Radio. EVER. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for d...
Aug 22, 2013•43 min
According to a recent Monster Kid Radio Facebook Group poll, the listeners wanted to hear Derek go over his list Top Three Vincent Price Movies list, but Derek didn't want to do it alone. Author and horror host Larry Underwood (Dr. Gangrene) returns to the show to join Derek and talk about Vincent Price's career and his interests apart from being the lovable boogeyman he's known as to all us monster kids. They also talk about the first time they were exposed to Vincent Price and Larry shares how...
Aug 20, 2013•32 min
Derek continues his chat with artist and monster kid Tom Biegler about 1963's Matango (dir. Ishirō Honda). There seems to be something about these monster movies that inspires monster kids to create, and Tom has created a 24-hour sculpt inspired by Matango. You'll have to listen to this episode to learn how you can win this Matango Mini Bust! Also in this episode, Larry Underwood (aka Dr. Gangrene) swings by for a game of the Classic Five, and Derek talks about two 1950s science fiction films he...
Aug 15, 2013•30 min
Artist and monster kid Tom Biegler invited Derek to his home theater to watch a movie Derek had never seen before - 1963's Matango (dir. Ishirō Honda). Despite having a lifelong love of classic horror movies, Derek's experience with Japanese monsters has been limited up until recently. Tom is helping Derek to expand his monster movie horizons by sitting him down in front of a movie featuring one of Derek's near-phobias - mushrooms. (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for do...
Aug 13, 2013•41 min
In Part Two of Monster Kid Radio's reaction to the Rolling Stone article "Best Monster Movies of All Time" by Alexis Murphy and Julian Ring, Derek looks harder at the list of "twenty horror classics" and considers what movies should end up on a list like this. And just how hard is it to define the word "Best" when creating these lists anyway? Also, Derek's been watching a few movies - Manfish (dir. W. Lee Wilder) and Beyond the Time Barrier (dir. Edgar G. Ulmer) - and responds to the show's firs...
Aug 08, 2013•42 min
In mid-July, Rolling Stone published on their website the article "Best Monster Movies of All Time" by Alexis Murphy and Julian Ring. At the very least, the list generated some . . . minor discussion on various message boards and forums. What movies were missed? What shouldn't have been on the list? Why exactly is Swamp Thing on there? In Part One of Monster Kid Radio's reaction to this list, Derek looks at the twenty films that made Rolling Stone's list, agreeing with some of the picks, but dis...
Aug 06, 2013•23 min
As the publisher of the 24-issue fanzine Lonny Jr., Paul McComas started writing about monsters before he was even a teenager, and he's still writing about them now. He co-wrote (with Greg Starrett) the short novel Fit for a Frankenstein as a tribute to all things Universal monsters with a particularly fond look at Bela Lugosi's portrayal of Ygor and the Frankenstein Monster as portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Paul and Derek talk about the genesis of this book as well as another role Lon Chaney, Jr....
Aug 01, 2013•34 min
Creighton Tull Chaney left us July 12, 1973, and he left so many classic films behind for us to remember him by. This week's guest was such a fan of the work of Creighton, aka Lon Chaney, Jr., that he started a fanzine called Lonny Jr....before he was even a teenager! Paul McComas has been affected by Chaney's work throughout his life, and just recently released the short novel Fit for a Frankenstein (co-authored by Greg Starrett) which visits the classic Frankenstein's Monster during a time whe...
Jul 30, 2013•48 min
Before Dr. Gangrene (aka Larry Underwood) joins Derek for Part Two of their discussion of all things Tarantula (dir. Jack Arnold) and a few things John Agar, Casey Criswell from 1951 Down Place and Bloody Good Horror stops by to play a round of Monster Kid Radio's Classic Five. Dr. Gangrene - http://drgangrene.com/ Larry Underwood on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Larry-Underwood/e/B00AWQDOQY/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1374462787&sr=1-2-ent Bloody Good Horror - http://www.bloodygoodhorror.com/bgh/ 19...
Jul 25, 2013•26 min
Dr. Gangrene, aka Larry Underwood, is a big fan of a movie about a big spider - Tarantula (dir. Jack Arnold) - but, let's be honest. As wonderful as the giant tarantula is, John Agar steals the show. Larry and Derek talk about this Universal classic big bug movie, dip into the plot, talk about the representation of women's roles, and take a science lesson or two. Dr. Gangrene - http://drgangrene.com/ Larry Underwood on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Larry-Underwood/e/B00AWQDOQY/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid...
Jul 22, 2013•41 min
Abbott and Costello aren't the only ones to meet Frankenstein (or Dracula or the Wolf-Man) in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (dir. Charles Barton), and Derek and Joe talk about the two leading ladies and some leading man type running around with the boys and the monsters in this film. After their chat, Derek reminds listeners of the create-the-promo contest in which you hae an opportunity to win a blu-ray of White Zombie. The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones - https://www.facebook.com/...
Jul 18, 2013•39 min
Before Monster Kid Radio's launch, Derek collected a number of recordings for future episodes of the show, and for the very first recording session, he invited Joe Stuber (The IndyCast & The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones) to chat about one of his favorite movies. Not only did Joe bring ONE of his favorite monster movies, he brought his ALL-TIME FAVORITE comedy -Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (dir. Charles Barton). Derek and Joe talk about how Lou and Bud got involved with the mo...
Jul 16, 2013•41 min
This is the generic theme music we use on episodes of Monster Kid Radio when we don't have a band playing us in/playing us out! Feel free to use this in your contest entry.
Jul 12, 2013•1 min
We wind down our Harryhausen series with Part Two of our chat with author Edward J. Russell about 1957's 20 Million Miles to Earth (dir. Nathan Juran). Not only do we talk about the Ymir and the life Harryhausen breathed into his creation, we also dip into the Sinbad films and talk about the difference between the adventure movies and the monster movies. Also, Derek talks about a movie he recently watched - The Headless Ghost (dir. Peter Graham Scott) - and announces a contest in which you can w...
Jul 11, 2013•32 min
Our Harryhausen series comes to an end with this week's episodes focussing on the 1957 film 20 Million Miles to Earth (dir. Nathan Juran). Author Edward J. Russell picked the movie this week, and we spend Part One of our chat talking about the movie itself and how the Ymir was a part of his childhood. The Dead Infested - http://thedeadinfested.com/ All original content of Monster Kid Radio by is licensed under a . Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC.
Jul 09, 2013•36 min
Our discussion with Scott Morris about Earth vs. The Flying Saucers (dir. Fred F. Sears) continues as he and Derek talk about the influence the film had on other movies, as well as a movie that might have influenced EvTFS. Also, Monster Kid Radio crashed Eegah (dir. Arch Hall, Sr.) at The Joy Cinema and Pub this past Wednesday. Two Monster Kid Radio listeners - Ray and Tom - share their Eegah experience, and during the movie, Derek snuck out for a quick Classic Five game with Jeff, the owner of ...
Jul 04, 2013•30 min
Week Two of Monster Kid Radio's Ray Harryhausen series continues when guest Scott Morris picks Earth vs. The Flying Saucers (dir. Fred F. Sears). Scott Morris is a podcaster (Disney, Indiana & 1951 Down Place) and longtime "star kid," and took some time away form his Disney duties to talk about this Harryhausen classic, his own introduction to the classic science fiction movies, and how he finds a way to feed his stomach and his love of science fiction at the same time at Walt Disney World. ...
Jul 02, 2013•52 min
Monster Kid Radio's look at The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (dir. Nathan Juran) continues with author Stephen D. Sullivan. Ray Harryhausen's work left a lasting impression on film, and Derek and Steve further discuss how Harryhausen has influenced today's mediamakers. Also, future guest Scott Morris (from 1951 Down Plan and Disney, Indiana) tests out the new segment, The Classic Five, and Derek look at what he's been wathching lately when he talks about Mr. Sardonicus (dir. William Castle) and Thin...
Jun 27, 2013•39 min
Monster Kid Radio bids Stephen D. Sullivan to appear during Week One of Monster Kid Radio's Three-Week Ray Harryhausen series! Stephen D. Sullivan is a game designer, artist, and author, and a fan of The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (dir. Nathan Juran). Derek and Stephen talk about the film, the cast, the story, and spend a lot of time honoring the late Master Harryhausen. This film has found its way onto Stephen's Top Five Films list, and has influenced him from his childhood, through his time work...
Jun 25, 2013•55 min
Monster Kid Radio's chat with Monster Movie Kid Rich Chamberlain continues as he and Derek further discuss the science fiction classic The Day the Earth Stood Still (dir. Robert Wise). Monster Movie Kid - http://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ The Joy Cinema and Pub - http://www.thejoycinema.com/ The Witch's Dungeon - http://preservehollywood.org/DungeonWebNew/Home.html The opening and closing song "Escape Velocity" (from the album Desolate Surf) appears with permission of Outer Space Heaters - h...
Jun 19, 2013•47 min
Break out the theremin as Monster Movie Kid and podcast legend Rich Chamberlain (aka Richard from Wichita) joins Derek this week on Monster Kid Radio to chat about the 1951 science fiction classic The Day the Earth Stood Still (dir. Robert Wise). In Part One of this two-part talk, Rich and Derek char about the film's background, share their thoughts and experiences regarding the movie, and lament that sometimes the screenwriter just never gets his or her due. Monster Movie Kid - http://monstermo...
Jun 18, 2013•57 min
Derek might be reaching, but he DOES find something slightly Lovecraftian in 1958's The Fly (dir. Kurt Neumann). He and illusrator Devon Devereaux continue their talk about this film, its sequels, the remakes, and its influence. This is part two of a two-part chat; part one appeared in Episode #005. At the end of the episode, Derek records from the parking lot of the Joy Cinema and Pub (Tigard, OR) and talks about their continuing Weird Wednesday series, as well as an upcoming screening of Plan ...
Jun 13, 2013•27 min
