"Nobody wants to kiss a slug." It's nuggets of wisdom like that that you'll hear in this episode of Monster Kid Radio. Micah and Derek continue their discussion of the 1956 classic science fiction film Forbidden Planet on the podcast, share their thoughts on the difference between science fiction movies then and now, remakes, special effects . . . and whether or not either of them really need 60 gallons of "the good stuff." Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (...
Aug 13, 2014•56 min
Derek is joined by Micah Bear this week on Monster Kid Radio, and he's bringing Robby the Robot with him. Micah spent part of his childhood going to the movie theater to watch classic science fiction movies with his father, and Forbidden Planet (dir. Fred M. Wilcox) became a favorite. In this episode of MKR, Micah talks about how he came to see some of these movies, and with Derek, they start to talk about the non-robot cast of Forbidden Planet. Also, Derek reads emails from Monster Kid Radio li...
Aug 12, 2014•40 min
Dr. Gangrene (Larry Underwood) is making his way through the entire Vincent Price filmography in his new YouTube series, . In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, he tells Derek about his journey through the first few films of Price's career, what Price film he hosted, and whether or not Price could . . . score a touchdown? 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...
Aug 06, 2014•29 min
Monster Kid Radio is due for a check-up, so it's time to check in with our friendly neighborhood doctor, Dr. Gangrene! His prescription? How about a viewing of the Vincent Price classic House of Wax (André De Toth)? Dr. Gangrene (aka Larry Underwood) cites House of Wax as one of his favorites, and not only does he tell us why, but also why House of Wax is one of the most important films of Vincent Price's career. Along the way, he and Derek talk briefly about remakes, and what they look for in a...
Aug 04, 2014•56 min
Boris Karloff made quite the impression on writer/actor/musician Randy Bowser . . . so much so, Randy has written Karloff: A One-Person Play, and he's on Monster Kid Radio this week to tell us about it. In this episode, Randy talks with Derek about the process of writing the play, where he found his information and inspiration, and whether or not the Karloff estate is behind the project. Thank you to all the Monster Kid Radio listeners that have backed the Kickstarter campaign to finance this on...
Jul 30, 2014•37 min
Boris Karloff is not just one of the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio. He's not just a guy who played movie monsters. He was a working actor who constantly worked on his craft and gave every project his all, and Randy Bowser's upcoming one-person play Karloff will highlight and feature more than just the monster elements of this man's journey and career. This week on Monster Kid Radio, we meet playwright/actor/musician Randy Bowser, learn about his Monster Kid background, and how Boris Karloff...
Jul 28, 2014•37 min
You'll believe a turtle can fly . . . and shoot fireballs. Kyle Yount's visit to Monster Kid Radio (or should we say Kaiju Kid Radio?) continues as he and Derek talk about the 1990s trilogy of Gamera films (dir. Shusuke Kaneko). Kyle is the mastermind behind the , and not only is he a fan of all things Godzilla (which he plans on documenting in his upcoming documentary ), but he's also a fan of that OTHER giant Japanese monster whose name also starts with the letter G. (.mp3s of every episode of...
Jul 23, 2014•52 min
Monster Kid Radio isn't the only monster-themed podcast in the Pacific Northwest. Kyle Yount has been talking about "Godzilla and all of his rubber-suited foes" on the Kaijucast since 2009. Since then, he's been able to do some amazing things, like introducing King Kong vs. Godzilla (dir. Ishirō Honda) at the in 2012 for that film's 50-year anniversary. (Derek was at that screening, and it began his fandom of all things kaiju proper - thanks Kyle!) Now, Kyle has an opportunity to do something ev...
Jul 21, 2014•52 min
Beverly Washburn's Hollywood history brought her into contact with many legends, and Monster Bash brought her into contact with Monster Kid Radio! Comic Book Central's Joe Stuber set up the interview, and together Joe and Derek ask Beverly about her experience with Mole Men, Captain Kirk, and a really messed up family led by Lon Chaney, Jr. Beverly was a great guest, and we thank her for spending some time with us at Monster Bash. After the interview, Derek opens up the floor for a discussion ab...
Jul 17, 2014•36 min
Here at Monster Kid Radio, we ask Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson the hard questions about his current day job, his history with MST3k, and what he says about critics that might consider riffing less-than-respectful. Comic Book Central's Joe Stuber set up the interview, and the two of us sat down with the very gracious Joel for this episode of MKR. (And check it out - Joel even played a round of Monster Kid Radio's Classic Five!) Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: mon...
Jul 13, 2014•31 min
Bill Riley, Joe Ziegler, and Jason Crutchley were at Monster Bash this June, but attendees probably know them better as Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and Scoop Fields - ! When they weren't performing nightly at the convention, they could be found interacting with the Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein display at the show, or even interacting with people in the hallways! These guys were amazing, and were generous enough with their time to sit down for an interview with 's Joe Stuber in which they ...
Jul 09, 2014•53 min
The Monster Kid Radio/Comic Book Central Crossover begins HERE! At Monster Bash, Derek finally met Comic Book Central's Joe Stuber in person, but they didn't have a lot of time to just catch up. Instead, they ran around the convention, gathering interviews for this EPIC MKR/CBC Monster Bash Crash! To kick things off, Joe and Derek ease into something that's now familiar to them by talking about the next Abbott and Costello monster meet up film in their ongoing series of A&C monster movies - ...
Jul 07, 2014•52 min
Monster Bash wasn't just celebrities and classic monster movie stars - it was also where attendees could meet film historians and scholars. Derek had an opportunity to sit down with Gregory William Mank (The Very Witching Time of Night: Dark Alleys of Classic Horror Cinema, etc.) and Frank J. Dello Stritto (Vampire Over London: Bela Lugosi in Britain), and in this episode of Monster Kid Radio, he'll share with you the conversations he had with these two authors.Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5...
Jul 02, 2014•25 min
Son of Ghostman was screened at Monster Bash, and ever since put the movie on the , Derek has been eager to watch it. Not only did he watch it (and enjoy it!), he had a chance to speak with the film's director, Kurt Larson. And speaking of the 2013 Gift Guide, Derek also caught up with Edward Douglas of Midnight Syndicate. Midnight Syndicate's latest album release Monsters of Legend has been in heavy rotation in Derek's iPod, and listeners will get to hear some of this highly-recommended music o...
Jun 30, 2014•31 min
Want more coverage from Monster Bash? You got it! Mr. Lobo opens the show, and talks with Derek about how he got started as a horror host, as well as his involvement in the soon-to-be-released Plan 9 (dir. John Johnson). Also, when Derek isn't talking about the overall Monster Bash experience with Scott and Tracey Morris, he's sitting down to talk with filmmaker Christopher R. Mihm about his latest release (The Late Night Double Feature) and his upcoming film (Danny Johnson Saves the World) befo...
Jun 25, 2014•47 min
Derek has finally made it to Monster Bash! Was it everything he dreamed it would be? (If you follow him on Facebook, you already know the answer to that!) Frequent Monster Kid Radio guests Scott Morris and Tracey Morris were also at the Bash, so the three of them talk about their first day at the convention. (They also play the Classic Five!) Additionally, Derek chats with Arch Hall, Jr. about his work in films like Eegah, Wild Guitar, and The Sadist, as well as his upcoming film Lamb Feed (dir....
Jun 24, 2014•29 min
As if launching Monsterverse's Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave wasn't evidence enough that comics creator Kerry Gammill enjoys the work of horror icon Bela Lugosi, he discusses his top three favorite Lugosi films with Derek on this episode of Monster Kid Radio. What was Kerry's first Bela Lugosi movie? And how does Bela Lugosi figure into Kerry accomplishing one of his lifelong dreams? Listen to this episode of Monster Kid Radio to find out! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monste...
Jun 19, 2014•45 min
Kerry Gammill is a comics artist, an illustrator, and a Monster Kid to the core. In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, Kerry shares with us his background, his influences, and his monster-kid-centric past. (If you listen carefully, you might even learn where the term "Monster Kid" came from!) 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 ) Kerry Gammill - ...
Jun 11, 2014•43 min
1951's Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (dir. Charles Lamont) ends with a boxing match, and Joe Stuber is there to cover the in-ring action on Monster Kid Radio. This is the third Abbott and Costello Meet... film covered on MKR so far, and Derek views this one almost as highly as the film in which the boys meet Frankenstein. Joe and Derek further discuss the tropes, the cleverness, and the genius of Bud and Lou. Plus, there's Listener Feedback, the upcoming Monster Kid Radio Crash, and...
Jun 10, 2014•48 min
Joe Stuber returns to Monster Kid Radio, and he's brought an invisible boxer with him. Monster Kid Radio continues its way through the Abbott and Costello Meet... films, and this time around, Joe and Derek discuss 1951's Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (dir. Charles Lamont). Plus, Derek announces more information about the upcoming Monster Kid Radio Crash (Creature from the Black Lagoon!), offers some updates on some of the bands that have appeared on MKR in the past, and has a hard t...
Jun 09, 2014•37 min
Mitch Gonzales continues his conversation with Derek about 1964's The Horror of Party Beach (dir. Del Tenney), and he BLOWS DEREK'S MIND. Additionally, Mitch tells us which movie monsters he'd memorialize and plays a round of the Classic Five. Also, Derek goes over Listener Feedback, gets more excited about an upcoming local screening of Creature from the Black Lagoon (dir. Jack Arnold), even MORE excited than that about this year's Monster Bash. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: mons...
Jun 04, 2014•31 min
Mitch Gonzales returns to Monster Kid Radio to discuss one of his favorite movies - 1964's The Horror of Party Beach. This Del Tenney-directed classic made quite an impression on a young Mitch when he first saw it on television, and it's been part of him and his work ever since. Mitch Gonzales has become the go-to man for director Christopher R. Mihm, whether Mihm needs a giant spider leg for The Giant Spider or a fiend from beyond space for his films, and in this episode of Monster Kid Radio, w...
Jun 03, 2014•45 min
If you aren't staying tuned to KILT radio, at least keep your dialed turned to Monster Kid Radio because it's only on MKR where you'll hear Derek and this week's guest Scott Morris further breakdown 1959's The Giant Gila Monster (dir. Ray Kellogg). Along the way, they talk about the remake, 2012's Gila! (dir. Jim Wynorski). (Also, don't forget to check out last weekend's episode of to hear Derek as a guest on that podcast!) Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (...
May 28, 2014•58 min
There's a giant lizard on the loose, and Scott Morris is letting Derek know all about it on this week's episodes of Monster Kid Radio when they talk about the 1959 film The Giant Gila Monster (dir. Ray Kellogg). This movie is one of Scott's particular favorites - the cars, the characters, and MAYBE even the music ranks The Giant Gila Monster fairly high on Scott's list of go-to classic monster movies. And it turns out Derek ranks this one pretty high himself! (Also, don't forget to check out las...
May 26, 2014•50 min
For our 100th episode of the podcast celebrating the classic, and not-so-classic, genre cinema of yesteryear, Derek reveals the list of the Top Ten Classic Movie Monsters as determined by the listeners of Monster Kid Radio! 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 ) Magic Lovecraft Hat - The opening and closing song "She Left Her Brain at the Drive-In...
May 22, 2014•44 min
This week marks 100 episodes of the podcast celebrating the classic, and not-so-classic, genre cinema of yesteryear. To celebrate, Monster Kid Radio's listeners submitted their personal Top Ten favorite classic movie monsters, and Derek has taken all the listener submissions to determine the monsters that will make up Monster Kid Radio's Top 100 Movie Monster list. In this episode, Derek goes over the monsters that almost made the top ten slots. Also, a number of previous Monster Kid Radio guest...
May 20, 2014•54 min
At the 2014 World Horror Convention, Victoria Price shared her memories of her father, Vincent Price, during an hour-long multimedia presentation. With her permission, we recorded that presentation and now we can share it with the Monster Kid Radio listeners. 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 ) Vincent Price - Vincent Price Legacy - The opening...
May 15, 2014•1 hr 8 min
Derek attended the 2014 World Horror Convention in Portland, Oregon, last weekend. The convention was a horror writer's paradise, and Derek spoke with fellow podcaster Desmond Reddick (from the Dread Media podcast) about his experiences at the convention, and even plays a round of the MKR Classic Five. While most of the panels and content at the WHC were focused on current horror fiction, but Monster Kid Radio listeners would still have found something to do at the convention as one of the speci...
May 12, 2014•36 min
At last weekend's , before Derek and the rest of the audience leaned back in their seats for the original Godzilla (dir. Ishirô Honda), two men took the stage to introduce the film. Kyle Yount is the producer and host of the Kaijucast, the world's premier Godzilla-related podcast, and August Ragone has been called the best Japanese fantasy film historian working in English today. (Mr. Ragone's new book was just released, and it looks GORGEOUS!) Kyle and August presented the background of the mov...
May 08, 2014•45 min
The original Godzilla (dir. Ishirô Honda) is in the middle of a limited theatrical run, and Monster Kid Radio crashed a screening at Portland's Hollywood Theatre. Derek was there, and was joined by MKR regulars Ray Jelinek and Chris McMillan. Chris and Derek previous talked about Godzilla last year on Episodes and , but this was a first-time viewing of the film for Ray. Also, Derek takes a look at the recent blu-ray double-disc releases of Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah & Godzilla and Mothra: Th...
May 05, 2014•41 min
