In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, Derek and listeners of Monster Kid Radio reflect on what Leonard Nimoy meant to them. Be sure to visit our complete website at . Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at ) Support Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - All original content of Monster Kid Radio by is licensed under a . Monster Kid Radio is a registered ser...
Mar 03, 2015•45 min
Author of Women in the Horror Films of Vincent Price Jonathan Malcolm Lampley tells Monster Kid Radio about some of his favorite Vincent Price films and why they're special. Along the way, he also talks about his favorite actresses who've appeard with Price over the years. Additionally, listeners of Monster Kid Radio have called in to share their thoughts on their favorite women in classic horror. Finally, Derek has an announcement regarding The Creature Casts Among Us and discusses what's comin...
Feb 25, 2015•48 min
Author Jonathan Malcolm Lampley joins the show this week to talk about his book Women in the Horror Films of Vincent Price. During this conversation, we learn a bit about Lampley's background, his connection to a previous Monster Kid Radio guest, and what prompted the writing of this book. Also, Derek announces the first Monster Kid Radio Crash of 2015. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmai...
Feb 24, 2015•38 min
She faced Frankenstein's Monster, Dracula, and the Wolf Man, and this week she's facing Monster Kid Radio. Returning guest completes his visit to MKR as he and Derek continue their discussion about Evelyn Ankers and her contributions to classic horror. We'll also spend a couple minutes with historian/author Gregory William Mank to hear what he thinks about Evelyn Ankers. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: mo...
Feb 18, 2015•45 min
You can't miss Evelyn Ankers if you watch more than a couple 1940s Universal films, and she's the topic of discussion this week on Monster Kid Radio! Author returns to the podcast to talk with Derek about one of their favorite actresses, her films, her relationship with her costars, and more. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is availabl...
Feb 16, 2015•35 min
This Veronica Carlson Q & A was recorded by legendary podcaster (and frequent Monster Kid Radio guest) Scott Morris when he attended last October's Monster Bash. Thanks, Scott! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at ) The opening and closing song "Surfterráneo" (from ...
Feb 12, 2015•40 min
Frequent MKR guest and podcaster himself (he's a legend!) Scott Morris attended last October's Monster Bash, and while there, attended the Caroline Munro Q & A session. For this episode. Scott shared a recording of that session (and I can't help imagine he was grinning from the start because he's a James Bond fan and the first few questions were actually about Munro and her time as a Bond girl). Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479...
Feb 09, 2015•44 min
Can host Derek and guest Tracey Morris top a 50 foot woman? They're sure going to try when they look at the 1956 film It Conquered the World (dir. Roger Corman). Beverly Garland is quickly becoming a favorite actress around these Monster Kid Radio parts, and this movie certainly helps to cement her place in classic monster moviedom. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every...
Feb 05, 2015•51 min
Tracey Morris pops over from comes by Monster Kid Radio to talk about a giant of a movie - Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (dir. Nathan Juran). MKR is celebrating Women in Horror month, and kicks off February with a look at this movie . . . and it's iconic poster. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones b...
Feb 03, 2015•1 hr 2 min
When Monster Kid Radio crashes a film screening, Derek brings his recorder, and Creature from the Black Lagoon (dir. Jack Arnold) has been shown twice since just before the launch of the MKR podcast. The best thing about these Monster Kid Radio Crashes is catching up with people who hadn't seen the movie before, like Ray Jelinek when the movie played the 99w Drive-In, or Tom and Kiri Daufel when it was shown at the Joy Cinema. makes a quick appearance at the drive-in showing while filmmaker/auth...
Feb 01, 2015•36 min
In 2013, filmmaker Sean Branney took some time at that year's HP Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon to chat with Derek about the two movies produced by the HP Lovecraft Historical Society that happen to honor BOTH Lovecraft AND classic monster movies - 2005's Call of Cthulhu and 2011's The Whisperer in Darkness. This recording has never been played on a podcast . . . until now! After this, Derek looks briefly back on his podcasting and shares with the listeners some of his plans for 2015. ...
Jan 28, 2015•41 min
, filmmakers Joe DeMuro, Tom Rice, and Mike Rudolph spoke with Monster Kid Radio about their upcoming movie Tales of Dracula. In this episode, Derek continues his interview with the Tales of Dracula gang, further making him want to really, REALLY see this movie! Plus, listener emails! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for do...
Jan 27, 2015•30 min
Rondo Award-winning artist Roger Koch is one of us. He loves the classic monster movies. He likes to talk about the movies he loves with other like-minded folks (like the listeners of Monster Kid Radio). And when he has an experience that not all monster kids get to have, he makes it a point to share these stories with others . . . like the time he met Vincent Price on the set of Madhouse (dir. Jim Clark). The cover art for this episode of Monster Kid Radio was kindly provided by Roger Koch as w...
Jan 22, 2015•1 hr 1 min
Derek invites Rondo Award-winning artist Roger Koch to Monster Kid Radio to talk about his background, his influences, and the movies that made him the monster kid he is today. Roger has an incredible story to tell, but before we get to that, let's get to know Roger! The cover art for this episode of Monster Kid Radio was kindly provided by Roger Koch as well. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidrad...
Jan 20, 2015•36 min
We had some technical difficulties with the interview we started on Tuesday, so we're going to work on that before bringing you Part Two of our conversation with the Tales of Dracula filmmakers. In the meantime we have sculptor Tom Biegler (in Space-Vision!) to talk about the 1966 movie The Bubble (dir. Arch Oboler). Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Mons...
Jan 15, 2015•30 min
Filmmakers Joe DeMuro, Tom Rice, and Mike Rudolph join Derek for this week's episode of Monster Kid Radio to talk about their upcoming movie Tales of Dracula. This new feature film is scheduled to debut later this year, but before you see it, you can hear all about it right here! Plus, listener emails! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio i...
Jan 13, 2015•41 min
Previously, Joe Stuber joined Derek to talk about what went into the making of the 1941 Abbott and Costello film Hold That Ghost (dir. Arthur Lubin). This time around, Joe and Derek go through the plot of the film, highlighting why a movie like this is right at home on Monster Kid Radio. Plus, listener emails! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid...
Jan 08, 2015•1 hr 3 min
This week's guest is going from comic books to vaudeville comics! 's Joe Stuber brings Abbott and Costello back to Monster Kid Radio when he joins Derek to talk about the 1941 film Hold That Ghost (dir. Arthur Lubin). This movie shows the boys were getting plenty scared before they met Frankenstein and company . . . and it's a lot of fun to watch! Along the way, Derek finds some familiar touchstones to other Universal films that makes this first-time viewing for him feel right at home. Plus, lis...
Jan 05, 2015•56 min
No screaming peacocks this time, only guest Stephen D. Sullivan continuing his screaming stint on Monster Kid Radio this week. He and Derek continue to talk about the classic film The Screaming Skull (dir. Alex Nicol). Also, we have an email from a listener in a faraway land! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at...
Jan 01, 2015•54 min
That sound you hear is either the sound of a screaming peacock or the latest episode of Monster Kid Radio. Author Stephen D. Sullivan joins the show to talk about the 1958 film The Screaming Skull (dir. Alex Nicol). This film finally had a decent DVD release earlier this year, and this transfer from Shout! Factory and Timeless Media should replace every public domain copy of this spooky movie you have on your shelf. Derek catches up with Steve before talking about some of the film's players and ...
Dec 30, 2014•59 min
In Creature Casts Among Us #002, Derek presents a collection of short interviews collected from previous years' conventions. We'll feature an interview Dr. Gangrene conducted with the late Ben Chapman, and interviews Derek conducted wth Ricou Browning, Tom Weaver, and Julie Adams. Be sure to visit our complete website at . Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scene...
Dec 27, 2014•35 min
1959's Santa Claus (dir. René Cardona) continues to blow Derek's mind in this episode of Monster Kid Radio. While discussing some of the more bizarre elements of this movie (dream sequences and the battle tactics of the devil Pitch, just to name a few), guest Scott Morris tells us which of the two Santa films covered on Monster Kid Radio (so far) he prefers - this one or Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. (dir. Nicholas Webster). Plus, we'll hear more holiday greetings from some of the guests wh...
Dec 25, 2014•44 min
Derek is more familiar with René Cardona's Santo movies than his Santa movie, and that's why he's been looking forward to this week on Monster Kid Radio. Last Christmas, Monster Kid Radio regular/Podcast Legend Scott Morris gave Derek a copy of the Cardona-directed/K. Gordon Murray-distributed 1959 award-winning film Santa Claus. Derek's been holding off on watching the blu-ray until this Christmas, and now he and Scott are heading off to Santa's planet in this episode of Monster Kid Radio. Also...
Dec 22, 2014•1 hr 1 min
Monster Kid Radio's coverage of the classic The Monolith Monsters (dir. John Sherwood) continues with special guest (and episode image sculptor) Tom Biegler. Why is Derek obsessing over a cup of coffee? What was Tom's favorite scene? And who plays the weatherman? Find out in this episode. Tom also shares a few classic horror convention memories, and Derek reviews a listener email. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657...
Dec 18, 2014•38 min
Monster kid Tom Biegler returns to the podcast this week, and he's bringing with him . . . rocks from OUTER SPACE. Tom and Derek dive into the 1957 film The Monolith Monsters (dir. John Sherwood). This movie made quite the impression on Derek (and not just because of all the connections to Creature from the Black Lagoon!) . . . and he really wants a cup of coffee. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterki...
Dec 16, 2014•55 min
It's that time of year - the annual Monster Kid Radio Holiday Gift Guide. Derek looks at some of the past year's monster kid friendly offerings. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes website at ) Support Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - Shrunken Head - Monster Kid Radio Amazon Store ...
Dec 11, 2014•56 min
Dr. Gangrene (aka Larry Underwood) returns to Monster Kid Radio to talk about one of his favorite actors - Vincent Price. For the past few months, the good doctor has been making his way through Price's entire filmography and discussing the films as part of his YouTube series. He's made it through the 40s, seen a few movies he's never watched before, and gained an even greater appreciation for Vincent Price's career. Vincent Price appeared on television near the end of the 40s hosting and narrat...
Dec 09, 2014•58 min
We promise that Derek and this week's guest (podcast legend Scott Morris) do eventually talk a bit more about the 1959 film The Killer Shrews (dir. Ray Kellogg). They couldn't possibly spend their entire time chatting talking about 2011's Return of the Killer Shrews (dir. Steve Latshaw), after all. Plus, FEEDBACK. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster...
Dec 04, 2014•50 min
, Scott Morris to talk about 1959's The Giant Gila Monster (dir. Ray Kellogg). This week, he's back on Monster Kid Radio to talk about that films double-feature mate The Killer Shrews (dir. Ray Kellogg). How will Scott and Derek fare against these aggresive rodents? Find out in this episode! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available...
Dec 02, 2014•35 min
In the first episode of this Monster Kid Radio spin-off show, Derek welcomes 's Chris McMillan to discuss their mutual love of Creature from the Black Lagoon (dir. Jack Arnold), the top three reasons they love it (not named Julie Adams), and a few other topics Gillman-related along the way. Be sure to visit our complete website at . Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebones behind...
Nov 27, 2014•57 min
