There hasn't been much Listener Feedback segment on the show lately, so there's a lot to catch up on! Derek is joined by his wife Brenda this week, as well as special guests Tracey and Scott Morris (of Disney, Indiana fame), to review YOUR emails and voicemails! (And keep your ears open for a cameo by Wednesday!) (With so many people huddled around a lesser number of microphones, you can imagine the audio quality is a bit different than normal.) Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Mons...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 43 min
There's been a slight change of plans for this episode of Monster Kid Radio, but it involves Lon Chaney, Jr., so it's all right, right? RIGHT? Face of the Screaming Werewolf (dir. Jerry Warren, Gilberto Martínez Solares, Rafael Portillo) was playing at the Joy Cinema, and there was no way Derek was going to miss this particular Weird Wednesday! Derek introduced the film, and Scott Morris and David Heath (and a few other audience members) joined him after the movie to discuss the glorious assembl...
Dec 27, 2018•27 min
Dancember continues on Monster Kid Radio, and we're howling about Scream of the Wolf (dir. Dan Curtis) with Larry Underwood. Who's Larry Underwood? You might know him as the horror host Dr. Gangrene, and he's one of Monster Kid Radio's oldest friends. Also, this week Jeff checks in with another Weird Wednesday Report from the Joy Cinema, and Kenny hits us with another look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Several previous guests of Monster Kid Radio drop by to share their favorite MKR memories, D...
Dec 20, 2018•2 hr 14 min
Dancember continues on Monster Kid Radio, and we're going to learn how the vampires do it with Jeff Owens from the Classic Horrors Club when he joins Derek to discuss Barnabas Collins' only turn on the big screen - House of Dark Shadows (dir. Dan Curtis). Also, Kenny shows us how Famous Monsters of Filmland covered this fantastic film. Jeff Polier is back with another Weird Wednesday Report about the film Night of the Bloody Apes (dir. René Cardona), and we're getting closer and closer to Episod...
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Dancember begins on Monster Kid Radio, and our month-long look at the works of Dan Curtis starts with a great film! This week, Stephen D. Sullivan joins the show to consider how well Jack Palance filled the fangs and cape in 1974's Bram Stoker's Dan Curtis' Dracula (dir. Dan Curtis). Kenny also takes us through several issues of Famous Monsters of Filmland to show us how the magazine covered the film. (Derek had a hard time reading a calendar in this episode. During post-production, he realized ...
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Earlier this year, Monster Kid Radio asked you to participate in a poll and tell us what your favorite Frankenstein films are, as well as what you consider to be the "best" Frankenstein films. This week on the podcast, Steve Turek joins Derek to go over the results of that poll. Some of our favorites made the cut, and some selections surprised us. Also, Ken joins the Frankenstein fun with his Famous Monsters of Filmland segment, and Brenda (and Wednesday) help with the Listener Feedback. Voicema...
Nov 29, 2018•1 hr 34 min
When thinking about Dracula films, it's hard not to think about Horror of Dracula (dir. Terence Fisher), the Hammer Films Production that showed the world that Bela Lugosi wasn't the only man fit to wear the count's cape. Last month, Derek had the opportunity to see this film on the big screen, and he wanted to keep those Dracula-dreams going so he invited Steven Lee (no relation to Christopher) to Monster Kid Radio to discuss it. Ken tells us how Horror of Dracula was represented in Famous Mons...
Nov 22, 2018•1 hr 58 min
Christopher Page ( and the ) gets down with Bela Lugosi this week when he and Derek experience a Night of Terror (Benjamin Stoloff). How much Lugosi is needed for a movie to be considered a Lugosi film? Find out in this episode. Kenny's Famous Monsters of Filmland segment tells us how Lugosi was represented in the famous magazine, and the editor of that magazine - Forrest J Ackerman - appeared in the movie Derek saw at the Joy Cinema on Weird Wednesday. He and Jeff Polier saw and talk about the ...
Nov 15, 2018•1 hr 45 min
Put on your diving suit and get start the miniaturization process because this week on Monster Kid Radio, Scott Morris joins Derek to discuss the 1966 film Fantastic Voyage (dir. Richard Fleischer). The movie has some Disney connections, and since Scott is one of the high muckety mucks at , he brings some of that Mickey Mouse knowledge to the proceedings. Ken Blose's Famous Monsters of Filmland segment tells us how Fantastic Voyage was represented in the magazine, and Jeff Polier's Weird Wednesd...
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 50 min
A new voice on the podcast this week to talk about one of Derek's old favorites - 1965's The Beach Girls and the Monster (dir. Jon Hall). Karen Joan Kohoutek is this week's guest, and after she and Derek try their best to contain their gushing about Robert E. Howard, they get down to business and explore the film. Also, even though Halloween 2018 is behind us, Derek and Karen keep the Halloween spirit alive by talking about her novel The Jack-o-Lantern Box. Kenny's Famous Monsters of Filmland se...
Nov 03, 2018•1 hr 33 min
Have you seen The Vampire Bat (dir. Frank R. Strayer)? If not, Paul Curtis may convince you to put it right at the top of your To Watch list! And if you have, you already know what Derek knows - it's a solid film! This week, Paul and Derek break down what could very well be considered an unofficial Universal horror film (and you'll need to listen to their conversation to understand why we're calling it that!). And to round out our coverage of The Vampire Bat, Ken Blose tells us how the film was ...
Oct 25, 2018•2 hr 43 min
Oct 24, 2018•1 min
We're putting the TREAT in Trick-or-Treat in Episode #391 of Monster Kid Radio! Author/illustrator joins Derek to talk about what they both consider a classic - Dracula A.D. 1972 (dir. Alan Gibson). Alistair also has a new book coming out on Halloween - - and if you're not motivated to preorder your own copy of the book by the time this episode is over, you're not paying attention! Alistair Hughes isn't the only author appearing this week. David Acord drops by to discuss his book , which is requ...
Oct 18, 2018•3 hr 39 min
Filmmaker/Author/Monster Kid Donald F. Glut joins Derek this week on Monster Kid Radio! Listen in as they talk about Don's background, his monster kid history, and especially about his upcoming film Tales of Frankenstein (). Also, Dominique Lamssies and Jeff Polier joined Derek last week for a screening of Eegah (dir. Arch Hall) at the Joy Cinema's Weird Wednesday. Plus, listener feedback with Brenda! Tales of Frankenstein will be released on VOD (all major platforms), DVD and Blu-Ray on Oct. 19...
Oct 11, 2018•2 hr 15 min
This week on Monster Kid Radio, Chris McMillan steps out of the to join Derek in a discussion about 1959's The Monster of Piedras Blancas (dir. Irvin Berwick). They discuss the cast, the plot, the severed heads . . . what more could you want? How about Ken Blose's Famous Monsters of Filmland segment about the film? Or a trip to the Joy Cinema in Tigard, OR, for last week's Weird Wednesday screening of The Return of the Vampire (dir. Lew Landers) with Weird Wednesday Report-er Jeff Polier? Voicem...
Oct 04, 2018•2 hr 1 min
Call it The Hand of Night, or call it Beast of Morocco (dir. Frederic Goode). Whatever title you want to use is fine with us as long as you listen to the conversation Alan Tromp has with Derek this week on Monster Kid Radio. The two discuss this rather unique and obscure vampire movie, and a few other things along the way. Also this week, you'll hear Steve Turek's interview with Monster Bash's Ron Adams, Jeff Polier's Weird Wednesday Report, Ken Blose's Famous Monsters of Filmland segment, AND L...
Sep 27, 2018•2 hr 21 min
It's that time of year again! It's time to announce the winners of the Monster Rally Retro Awards! Stephen D. Sullivan joins Derek this week to announce the Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Movie, and Best Monster of 1934, 1944, and 1954 as decided by YOU! Plus, Jeff Polier's Weird Wednesday Report and Listener Feedback with Brenda. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Plan 9 by 9 Podcast Kickstarter - Piedmont Wind Symphony presents Frankenstein - "Overture to Frankenstein...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 58 min
Tracey Morris takes a field trip outside of her own podcast - - and joins Derek this week to talk about about the 1959 film The Wasp Woman (dir. Roger Corman, Jack Hill). Is it more than just a monster movie? Listen to find out! Also, learn what the original title of the film was going to be with Kenny Blose's Famous Monsters of Filmland Index. And if you missed the Joy Cinema's Weird Wednesday for the past two weeks, Jeff Polier has you covered. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Rab...
Sep 13, 2018•1 hr 51 min
Yes, technically, it's September, but we still have one more movie to discuss before closing out this year's Edgar August Poe Month. Murders in the Rue Morgue (dir. Robert Florey) is the movie on deck this week, and to tackle this underrated Universal gem, Derek has enlisted the help of 's Jonathan Inbody. Derek also has some special announcements about upcoming events that should keep monster kids happy through the next month or so. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: X Meets Y - Rose...
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 41 min
Kick back with Derek and his wife Brenda as they catch up with the show and Listener Feedback. This is a low-key episode, a little out-of-the-norm, but there's a good reason for that. Don't despair - there IS Monster Kid content here! Plus, Derek makes an announcement about Halloween 2018. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Rabbit - Infogothic: An Unauthorised Graphic Guide to Hammer Horror - The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story - Popcorn Cathedral 22: One Man's Passion - Mons...
Aug 30, 2018•1 hr 19 min
Edgar August Poe continues when fellow podcaster and Barbara Steele fan Rod Barnett joins Derek to discuss a film kinda-sorta based on an Edgar Allan Poe "story" - 1964's Castle of Blood (dir. Sergio Corbucci, Antonio Margheriti). Antonio Margheriti is one of Rod's favorite filmmakers, and he brings his own podcast-tested enthusiasm to Monster Kid Radio. (That enthusiasm spills all over this episode as Derek and Rod end up talking about a lot more than Castle of Blood!) Plus, Jeff Polier's Weird...
Aug 16, 2018•2 hr 11 min
Edgar August Poe continues when Larry Underwood (Dr. Gangrene) joins Derek to discuss one of the absolute best Corman Poe productions - 1962's Tales of Terror (dir. Roger Corman). Can Monster Kid Radio handle this much Vincent Price? We'll find out! Jeff Polier's Weird Wednesday Report and Michael Dodd's Vault of Monster Collectibles round out the show along with an appearance by Derek's wife Brenda when she joins him to review listener feedback. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Dr....
Aug 09, 2018•2 hr 16 min
Edgar August Poe kicks off with a film featuring one of the icons of classic horror - Dwight Frye - as well as a director who would probably never be caught dead, or undead, directing a monster movie but he did act in this one - Erich von Stroheim. It's 1935's The Crime of Dr. Crespi (dir. John H. Auer), and Derek has Michael Legge (aka Dr. Dreck) to thank for bringing this fun kinda-sorta-Poe-adaptation(?) into his life. Plus Jeff Polier's Weird Wednesday Report, and a new segment from Ken Blos...
Aug 02, 2018•1 hr 26 min
It's been a hot summer, and Derek is already looking forward to the cooler weather coming later this year. To help get into that cooler-weather-mood, Monster Kid Radio is celebrating Christmas in July with 1934's March of the Wooden Soldiers (dir. Gus Meins, Charley Rogers). Also known as Babes in Toyland, this Laurel & Hardy vehicle actually takes place in the month of July AND it does have monsters (technically), so when Steve Turek joins Derek to tackle this movie this week, it (technical...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 33 min
We've got a battleship of an episode for you this week on Monster Kid Radio! Jason Jaconetti () and Luke Jaconetti () submit a recording of a round of the Classic Five game. Jeff Polier sends in a Weird Wednesday Report about How to Make a Monster (dir. Herbert L. Strock) from the Joy Cinema. Brenda covers Michael Dodd's Vault of Monster Collectibles. But the big bird of a subject at hand this week is a conversation with author and film score historian David Schecter about the 1957 film The Gian...
Jul 19, 2018•2 hr 9 min
1945's The Body Snatcher (dir. Robert Wise) is on deck this week on Monster Kid Radio, and Derek has two special guests watching his back this time around - author Jim Beard and podcaster Chris Franklin. Does this Val Lewton production hold up? Does the last pairing of Karloff and Lugosi go out with a bang or a whimper? And will you ever be rid of me, Toddy? Plus, Jeff Polier has two Weird Wednesday Reports, and Brenda joins Derek for Listener Feedback. Jim Beard on Amazon - The Super Mates Podc...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 32 min
After months of voting and ballot tabulation, Steve Turek joins Derek to announce what YOU determined to be the Top 100 Classic Monster Movies AND the Top 20 Vincent Price films. Top 20 Vincent Price Films -
Jul 06, 2018•41 min
We have even more interviews from this year's Summer Monster Bash! This time, Derek has you covered with interviews from the Monster Bash with Steve Turek, Christopher Page, Micah Harris, Nic Brown, Fred Lane, Gregory William Mank, Joseph and Millie Kolakowski, The Kolakowski Kids, Mark Matzke, Janina Faye, Don Smeraldi, Leonard Getz, Bob and Melanie Gilbert, Rod Barnett, Joshua Kennedy, and Victoria Price. Buy Derek a Coffee - The Rally Awards - Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Mon...
Jul 05, 2018•3 hr 18 min
Last weekend was Monster Bash, and Monster Kid Radio was there! Were you there? Fear not! Derek has you covered with interview from the Monster Bash with Tracey Morris, Scott Morris, Malcolm Gittins, Dwight Kemper, Ken Blose, Tom Weaver, Dominique Lamssies, Janet Decay and Grimm Gorri, Tim Durbin, and Todd Brown! Plus, Brenda joins Derek for some post-Bash chat back at home. The Rally Awards - Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Monster Bash - Monster Conservancy Fans - The Mummy and t...
Jun 28, 2018•2 hr 16 min
It's time to reveal the ballot for this year's Monster Rally Retro Awards here on Monster Kid Radio, and author is back to review the ballot with Derek. What are the best genre films of 1934, 1944, and 1954? You get to vote at . Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Monster Bash - Monster Conservancy Fans - Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic - I Brake For Monsters - Next week: MONSTER BASH! The opening and closing songs "Kashyyyk Beach Party" (Meanwhile in Mallorca) appears by permission of ...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 25 min
