Trust us. Derek and this week's guest, filmmaker Seb Godin, DO talk about 1971's Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (dir. Seth Holt, Michael Carreras) in this episode of Monster Kid Radio. But they also talk about other Hammer films, ideas for future episodes of Monster Kid Radio, Seb's new movie Blood Rites of the Vampyr and his upcoming movie Abominations of Frankenstein (). And no episode would be complete without Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Em...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 479
's Tom Gurganus wasn't playing around when he bought the movie Bride of the Gorilla (dir. Curt Siodmak) to Monster Kid Radio. (Tom might have stacked the deck. It's hard to go wrong with Lon Chaney, Jr.!) Derek reviews some Listener Feedback, and Kenny has another fantastic Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Electronics Service Unit No. 16 - Go Forth and Game - Kaiju Con-Line - Godzilla ...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 478
Let's celebrate Ray Harryhausen's 100th birthday with Kenny and his special Classic Five look at The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (dir. Gordon Hessler). We'll also learn how many times Kenny met the legendary filmmaker and storyteller . . . and how he did it! (And later this week during our regularly scheduled episode of Monster Kid Radio, Kenny has a special Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland about The Golden Voyage of Sinbad!) Music: Surfing Happy Birthday by Happy B. Flowers -
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 19 min
We've got a double dose of kaiju action this week on Monster Kid Radio! First, Kyle Yount drops by to talk with Derek about the upcoming virtual event Kaiju Con-Line. There's no G-Fest this year, but is looking to scratch that kaiju festival itch! Then, author Anthony Wendel discusses one of the coolest submarine movies you'll ever see - 1965's Atragon (dir. Ishirō Honda). There's also Listener Feedback, a musical . . . interlude (?), and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Voicemail: 5...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 477
We may not get to see him in person over what would have been this summer's Monster Bash weekend, but we can hear from Ron Adams when he joins Derek on Monster Kid Radio this week. The Monster Bash Conference is the highlight of the year for so many monster kids, and even though the event had to be cancelled this year, there are still ways to connect with, and support, the Monster Bash. And, as always, we have Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Em...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Derek's been sitting on The Colossus of New York (dir. Eugène Lourié) for a while now (there's a reason for that, and it gets mentioned in this episode). When 's Todd Brown suggested discussing this movie on Monster Kid Radio, Derek decided to finally give it a go! This is a little movie that asks some big questions, and - SPOILER ALERT! - it's GOOD. Kenny also brings his world-renowned Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, and Derek gives you a look ahead at this weekend's Social Distance Saturd...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 475
We don't talk about Val Lewton enough on Monster Kid Radio. Let's fix that this week with joins Derek to talk about one of the Karloff-Lewton films - 1945's Isle of the Dead (dir. Mark Robson). And, of course, Kenny presents his Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Paul recently presented his films (courtesy of the ). Watch what this first generation monster kid created . . . with himself. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - Monster Kid Radio on YouTube -...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 474
Lucha de Mayo 2020 comes to an end with a look at 1964's Wrestling Women vs. The Aztec Mummy (dir. René Cardona). It's about time Monster Kid Radio took a look at the ladies with this luchadora film, and he does it with Mark Pedersen from Mark also has a special announcement about an upcoming video series you'll want to watch; we have Listener Feedback; information about this weekend's Social Distance Saturday virtual movie watrch party, and Kenny has another amazing Look at Famous Monsters of F...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 473
Week Three of Lucha de Mayo brings Blue Demon to the table when Kenny joins Derek to discuss 1968's Blue Demon Versus the Infernal Brains (aka Blue Demon contra cerebros infernales) (dir. Chano Urueta). Blue Demon has more than the powers of lucha available to him in this movie, but will it be enough to stop these brains? Listen to this week's Monster Kid Radio to find out! Plus Derek reacts to Monster Kid Radio receiving the Silver Bolo Award from The Last Drive-In, Listener Feedback, and Kenny...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 472
Lucha de Mayo 2020 continues when // Jonathan Inbody returns to Monster Kid Radio with a luchador movie to discuss. The movie? 1962's Neutron vs. the Death Robots (dir. Federico Curiel). The film doesn't feature any of the "Big Three" of luchador films, but does that hurt it, or make it even more interesting? Listen to find out. Kenny has another Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, Derek finally screws a particular something up, and this weekend's Social Distance Saturday screening is announced...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 471
Happy Lucha de Mayo! To celebrate, Derek kicks off Monster Kid Radio's annual look at luchador-flavored genre films (or is it genre-flavored luchador films?) with the 1974 film Macabre Legends of the Colony (Leyendas macabras de la colonia) (dir. Arturo Martínez). Can the trios tag team of Mil Máscaras, Tinieblas, and El Fantasma Blanco save the day in this film this time around? We'll find out when author tags into this episode to break down the movie in a spoiler-filled conversation. Plus List...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 470
The 1970s was a good decade for horror on American television, and this week, the Diecast Movie Review's Steve Turek returns to the show to share his love of 1972's Gargoyles (dir. Bill Norton) with Derek and the Monster Kid Radio listeners. If he's able to survive their encounter with gargoyle'd Bernie Casey, Derek will also review Listener Feedback and welcome Kenny back to the show for another Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Monster Kid Radio...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 469
After almost four years, Rod Barnett ( and ) returns to Monster Kid Radio to finally continue their journey through Antonio Margheriti's Gamma One series of films. The War of the Planets is on deck, and it's a wild ride. Also, the 2020 Monster Movie Madness comes to an end with 's Steve Turek, and Kenny has another fantastic Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. And is that Customer Feedback? Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - Monster Kid Radio on YouTube...
Apr 23, 2020•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 468
Up until a few years ago, The Beast from the Beginning of Time (dir. Tom Leahy) was a movie that no one in the podosphere was talking about. That changed when Rich Chamberlain introduced it to the late podcasting legend Vince Rotolo, and since then, the movie has only gained notoriety . . . slowly. This week, Rich and Derek discuss the film and its growing legacy. Also, Steve Turek returns to review the results of the Frightful Four Vote-Off in this year's Monster Movie Madness Tournament, Liste...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 467
You've no idea how long Derek has wanted to talk about Dracula vs. Frankenstein (dir. Al Adamson) on Monster Kid Radio, and, finally, after over 450 episodes, he's making it happen. He's joined by writer Stephen D. Sullivan to talk about the movie, what it means to them, and why it's a lot better than people give it credit for. Steve Turek stops by to go over the latest results in the 2020 Monster Movie Madness tournament, and Kenny has another great look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Voicemai...
Apr 09, 2020•2 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 466
's Joe Stuber returns to the show, and he's bringing The Boys with him! Joe and Derek are determined to have the time of their lives with The Time of Their Lives (dir. Charles Barton). Steve Turek stops by to go over the latest results in the 2020 Monster Movie Madness tournament, and Kenny has a super look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Cast your Monster Movie Madness Round Three vote by April 7, 2020, at YouTube Monster Kid Radio - Comicstalgia - ...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 41 min
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The 's Steve Turek joins Derek this week to see if together they can unravel the mystery of Sh! The Octopus (dir. William C. McGann), but not until they go over the results of the first round of voting in the 2020 Monster Movie Madness Tournament. Plus, Feedback and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Cast your Monster Movie Madness Round Two vote by March 31, 2020, at https://tinyurl.com/monstermadness2020 Sh! The Octopus' Transformation (S...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 464
Award-winning author Nicole Cushing (no relation) joins Derek this week to talk about a very underrated film from the Universal canon - 1932's The Old Dark House (dir. James Whale). This is one weird movie, in the best way possible! And since it's March, it's time for another round of March Monster Madness. Steve Turek from the sits down with Monster Bash's Ron Adams to go over the bracket for 2020. All this plus Feedback and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland! Have a potato! Voicemail:...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 59 min
Get ready to hop in a rocket ship headed for Mars . . . sort of. This week, 's Joe Stuber makes a long-awaited return to the podcast to revisit MKR-favorites Abbott and Costello. This time, he and Derek discuss 1963's Abbott and Costello Go To Mars (dir. Charles Lamont). In honor of Joe's appearance on the show this week, Kenny crafted a special Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, plus Listener Feedback. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: The Haunted Cinema - The Rondo Hatton Classic...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Man, oh, MAN! Derek is really excited about this one! This week on Monster Kid Radio, he's joined by three other members of the - , , and - to talk about Universal's Dark Universe. (This recording took place before the release of the new Invisible Man film.) Along the way, topics as diverse as The Brady Bunch, professional wrestling, Star Trek, and the Fast and the Furious franchise come up. It's a doozy of a roundtable! Plus, Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland! Fix My Wife's Teeth - Vo...
Mar 05, 2020•2 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 461
Flashback February 2020 concludes by looking back in time at a movie Monster Kid Radio has already talked about - 1960's The Time Machine (dir. George Pal). Charles Babbage joins Derek to spin those talking rings to discuss this classic science fiction film. And don't forget Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland! Fix My Wife's Teeth - Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards - The Classic Horror Film Board - Send your ballot for the Rondo Awards ...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Flashback February 2020 continues as Derek welcomes back to Monster Kid Radio to revisit one of their favorite Peter Cushing films - Island of Terror (dir. Terence Fisher). Can you survive the attack of the silicates? And can you stand Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, or even Listener Feedback? Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Sketchy Things: The Art and Films of Frank Dietz - Scripts Gone Wild - Batman '66 - The Fire and Water Podcast Network - Derek's eBay Items for Sa...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 459
Flashback February 2020 continues this week as Derek and a guest revisit a film previous discussed on Monster Kid Radio. This time, Derek's sister-in-law Loree joins him to start a club to go fight monsters. 1987's The Monster Squad (dir. Fred Dekker) is an incredible love letter to the monster movies of the past, and it just happens to be a favorite film of both Derek and Loree. Kenny takes a Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland and discovers some movies not yet covered on MKR. Get ready to rock...
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 458
Week One of Flashback February begins with a return to a hands-down-no-doubt-about-it-bonafide classic film - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (dir. Charles Barton). It's been several years since Monster Kid Radio has visited this film, and 's was up to the task to join Derek for this return. We saw what we saw when we saw it! Or, should we say, we heard what we heard when we heard it! Also, Derek reviews a listener voicemail, discusses the Rondo Awards, celebrates the 's 10-year anniversar...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 45 min
To close out The Satanic Rites of January, Derek is joined by longtime contributor and even longer time friend Chris McMillan. Chris is the mastermind behind The Shadow Over Portland, so you know he knows what he's talking about, especially when it comes to 1975's The Devil's Rain (dir. Robert Fuest). This movie was also covered back in the day in the pages of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, and Kenny's going to break that down for us. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: monsterk...
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Saddle up! This week's installment of The Satanic Rites of January brings us to the land of Hammer Films when author joins Derek to discuss the film The Devil Rides Out (dir. Terence Fisher). And to introduce this week's episode, Derek's niece took over the microphone! Professor Frenzy has a Bedtime Story, and Kenny has a Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Let's ride! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Lexi Deluxe on YouTube - Frank Schildiner on Amazo...
Jan 23, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 455
The movie that inspired this month's theme is on deck this week! The Satanic Rites of Dracula (dir. Alan Gibson) gets the Monster Kid radio treatment with returning guest Alistair Hughes. The last time Alistair was on the show was when he discussed Dracula A.D. 1972 (dir. Alan Gibson), and this week's film is a direct sequel to that film. How does it compare? Does it stand alone as it is? Listen to Alistair and Derek to find out. Derek has some other business to go over, Professor Frenzy has a B...
Jan 17, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 454
The second week of The Satanic Rites of January brings one of the most devilish of guests to the podcast - Scott Morris from . Scott and Derek discuss a movie Scott saw for the first time at a Monster Bash - The Black Cat (dir. Edgar G. Ulmer). To be able to see this film with a room full of monster kids must have been special, and it made quite the impression on Scott. We'll hear about it, as well as the recent Blu-ray release of the movie. Derek has some other business to go over, Professor Fr...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 453
Monster Kid Radio brings in the new year with a new monthly theme - The Satanic Rites of January! This week, Derek is joined by author/game designer/ Kenneth Hite to discuss one of Val Lewton's most affecting films - 1943's The Seventh Victim (dir. Mark Robson). This one gets dark, and we can't think of a better way to start this month's devilish theme. Of course, the good Professor Frenzy has a Bedtime Story for everyone, and Kenny takes a somber look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Voicemail: ...
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 452
