Did 2014's Dracula Untold (dir. Gary Shore) do it's job? Will it bring Derek or his guest this week/his wife Brenda back to the theater for the next movie in Universal's shared-monster-but-not-horror-movie universe? Brenda closes out her first stint on Monster Kid Radio by reviewing some listener 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 Kid Rad...
Nov 25, 2014•36 min
Derek's wife Brenda joins him for the first time on Monster Kid Radio to discuss a more recent film - 2014's Dracula Untold (dir. Gary Shore). With all the talk about Universal launching their shared cinematic universe, and this movie being tied into that new vision, it felt like a movie that needed to be approached on the podcast. 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 ...
Nov 25, 2014•43 min
Derek may feel a little under the weather, but that's not going to keep him from the Vincent Price classic House on Haunted Hill (dir. William Castle)! The Joy Cinema showed this movie as part of their Weird Wednesday series, and Monster Kid Radio crashed it! 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 be...
Nov 18, 2014•27 min
Last weekend, Derek attended the Saturday evening performance of Karloff, the one-person play produced, directed, and performed by previous Monster Kid Radio guest Randy Bowser. Before heading to the show at the Level B Theater Pub, though, Derek met and interviewed a special guest who had flown to Oregon just to see the play - Sara Karloff. After the interview, Derek reviews the play itself. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (...
Nov 18, 2014•42 min
Before Abbott and Costello stepped in, House of Dracula (dir. Erle C. Kenton) marked the end of the stores of Universal's Frankenstein's Monster, Dracula, and the Wolf Man. Does it bring all these characters' sagas to a satisfying close? Find out in thie episode of Monster Kid Radio as Frank Dietz continues his visit with Derek to talk about this movie, a little more about House of Frankenstein, and all things in between. Plus, we have is a favorite Universal monster film at the House of Frank D...
Nov 12, 2014•40 min
House of Frankenstein (dir. Erle C. Kenton) is a favorite Universal monster film at the House of Frank Dietz. This week on Monster Kid Radio, Frank and Derek discuss their impressions of this 1944 follow-up to . . . pretty much every Frankenstein, Wolf Man, and Dracula film up to that point. Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, John Carradine, Glenn Strange, and J. Carrol Naish give us a monster rally that Frank and Derek can go back to time and time again, warts and all. In addition to talking about what...
Nov 10, 2014•46 min
Derek knows he's lucky to live in an area with so many theaters willing to show classic horror films, and instead of bragging about it, he wants to share these movie-going experiences with you! In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, we go back to the Monster Kid Radio Crash at the for their Hammer Films Double Feature showing of Twins of Evil (dir. John Hough) and Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (dir. Terence Fisher). Derek was once again joined by 's Chris McMillan, and this time, they met fellow...
Nov 04, 2014•38 min
How does Derek celebrate Halloween? By watching monster movies all day at Monster Kid Radio Headquarters. To help cope with his post-Halloween blues, Derek looks back at the movies he watched that day - The Brain Eaters (dir. Bruno VeSota), Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell (dir. Hajime Satô), Blood of the Vampire (dir. Henry Cass), and Carnival of Souls (dir. Herk Harvey). That evening, he joined 's Chris McMillan at the for a screening of House of Wax (dir. André De Toth) in 3D! We hope everyone h...
Nov 03, 2014•58 min
In this day-before-Halloween episode of Monster Kid Radio, Derek heads to the Hollywood Theatre for a movie that was produced outside the timeframe typical of the films discussed on Monster Kid Radio . . . but it's definitely not a movie outside of our wheelhouse! It's 1987's The Monster Squad (dir. Fred Dekker), and it was a Monster Kid Radio Crash. Derek was joined by Ray Jelinek, 's Chris McMillan, and 's Rick Myers. Additionally, the Countdown to Lugosiween comes to an end. Be sure to visit ...
Oct 28, 2014•42 min
Earlier this month, Tigard's showed Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (dir. William Beaudine) as part of their Weird Wednesday series. Derek was there, and was asked to introduce the film, so in this episode of Monster Kid Radio, you'll hear that introduction as well as the post-film discussion that took place in the lobby with Miah Duncan, Jeff Polier (of the ), and Jeff Martin (the Joy Cinema's main man). Additionally, the Countdown to Lugosiween continues. Be sure to visit our complet...
Oct 27, 2014•42 min
's Joe Stuber helps Derek wrap up 's discussions of the Abbott and Costello monster meet-up films by tackling Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (dir. Charles Lamont). (We're not done with the boys, though. There will be another Abbott and Costello movie on Monster Kid Radio in the future!). A long-time listener leaves a voicemail, and also in this episode is the next installment of Lugosiween. Be sure to visit our complete website at .Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio...
Oct 22, 2014•57 min
This week's episodes mark the end of a journey for and 's Joe Stuber when Joe and Derek tag along with the boys for Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (dir. Charles Lamont). Before talking about the movie itself, Joe and Derek discuss the cast and some of the familiar faces that pal around with Abbott and Costello in this bandage-wrapped extravaganza! Also in this episode is the next installment of Lugosiween, and announcements about upcoming Monster Kid Radio Crashes. Be sure to visit our compl...
Oct 20, 2014•51 min
and Derek break down why the original Nosferatu (dir. F. W. Murnau) is such an important and influential film. It's one of their favorites, and we hope that when you're done listening to this episode, it will be one of your favorites, too. Additionally, Dr. Gangrene has an opportunity for you to win a number of Vincent Price movies in a multi-disc boxset! Be sure to visit our complete website at .Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Mo...
Oct 16, 2014•38 min
You may know him as horror host . You may know him as writer Larry Underwood. By the time you're done listening to this episode of Monster Kid Radio, you'll know him as someone who loves the 1922 silent film classic Nosferatu (dir. F. W. Murnau). Nosferatu is the earliest adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, and Larry and Derek talk about its genesis, its roots, and the movie itself. (And remember, if you're in the area, you can join Derek at the Joy Cinema for a screening of Jesse James Meets F...
Oct 13, 2014•48 min
Wednesday night, the in Tigard, OR, showed Frankenstein's Daughter (dir. Richard E. Cunha), and Monster Kid Radio crashed the show. Also featured in this episode: the next installment of this year's countdown-to-Halloween series, Lugosiween. 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 o...
Oct 09, 2014•32 min
Last weekend, Derek and Monster Kid Radio spent a few hours at Portland's Hollywood Theatre. This time of year, the Hollywood is packing in all kinds of movies appropriate for the Halloween season, and some of them are even Universal classics! Monster Kid Radio crashed the Hollywood for screenings of The Wolf Man (dir. George Waggner) and Dracula's Daughter (dir. Lambert Hillyer). After each movie, Derek was joined by Chris McMillan () for a debrief of their movie-watching experience. They also ...
Oct 06, 2014•40 min
Author Frank Schildiner shows Monster Kid Radio how much fun you can have with a story featuring a big ol' scorpion with his story titled Big Ol' Scorpion. In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, Frank talks with Derek about his background as a writer (new pulp and otherwise), what fueled his desire to put words to paper, and how the monster movies shaped the child he was and the man he is today. Additionally, Derek reviews Listener Feedback, and launches this year's special MKR October series - L...
Oct 01, 2014•1 hr 20 min
Who is Devon Deveraux's favorite Dracula? How is Kyle Yount's Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction coming along? What are Kodoja comic creator Keith Foster's favorite kung fu films? Learn all this and more in this episode of Monster Kid Radio! Derek attended the 2014 , and ran into Devon, Kyle, and Keith and just happened to have his portable recorder with him . . . lucky you! Be sure to visit our complete website at .Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (....
Sep 29, 2014•48 min
Any movie with a giant squid has a home on Monster Kid Radio, but it's not just this monster that lands 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (dir. Richard Fleischer) on the show. Scott and Tracey Morris (from ) show their knowledge and love of this film - in all its Monster Kid-friendly glory - with Derek on this episode of the podcast. 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 availabl...
Sep 24, 2014•46 min
Scott and Tracey Morris from are back on Monster Kid Radio, and it's all true. I swear by my tattoo . . . that they're going to talk with Derek about the 1954 film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (dir. Richard Fleischer). This is a Disney classic, but it's also Monster Kid Radio fodder, and as you listen to Derek, Scott and Tracey talk about the film, you'll find out why. Also in this episode, Derek speaks with writer/musician/podcaster Keith Foster about , a comic book filled to the giant gills wi...
Sep 23, 2014•51 min
Derek's mother came to visit, and he talked her into appearing on an episode of Monster Kid Radio. Want to hear some of Derek's origin as a monster kid? In Episode #134, Derek's mom spills some of the beans about what little Derek did growing up. (And, finally . . . FINALLY his mother lets Derek off the hook for something he did twenty years ago!) Be sure to visit our complete website at (where you can see pics of Derek from past Halloweens).Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterki...
Sep 17, 2014•39 min
Lon Chaney is a monster movie and Hollywood legend, and returning guests Scott & Tracey Morris were fortunate enough to watch the master in the 1925 film The Phantom of the Opera (dir. Rupert Julian) at the last weekend. This was a first-time viewing for them, and they share their thoughts about the film, and the screening, with Derek and Monster Kid Radio. Be sure to visit our complete website at .Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode...
Sep 15, 2014•56 min
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (dir. Robert Wiene) is clearly one of the most important horror films of all time, and Greg Starrett joins Derek at Monster Kid Radio to tell us why. By the time they're done, you'll agree his film influenced movies, monster and otherwise, for years to come!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 http://monsterkidradio.lib...
Sep 11, 2014•38 min
When we think about the classic monster movie actors, we think about names like Karloff, Lugosi, Chaney, etc. In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, Greg Starrett (the co-author of Fit for a Frankenstein) is going to help us add the name Conrad Veidt to that list. Derek welcomes Greg to the show, and before they dive into a conversation about The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (dir. Robert Wiene), Greg gives us a primer on the man who played a sleepwalker in that film but by no means sleptwalk through h...
Sep 09, 2014•47 min
Between movies at 's Monster Movie Fest (8/23/14), horror host Sammy Terry entertained the crowd. Thanks to Scott and Tracey Morris who recorded the event, you'll get to hear the show! 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 ) Sammy Terry - All original content of Monster Kid Radio by is licensed under a . Monster Kid Radio is a registered service ma...
Sep 04, 2014•31 min
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (dir. Charles Barton) is one of our favorite movies here at Monster Kid Radio, and it's also a favorite film of Frank J. Dello Stritto. This recording came from June 2014's Monster Bash, and appears on the podcast with his permission. 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 ...
Sep 02, 2014•40 min
Derek is continuing his way to Destination Inner Space (dir. Francis D. Lyon), but not without a visit to the moon pool with Stephen D. Sullivan and Christopher Page. This movie has quickly become one of Derek's favorite "discoveries" since he first began podcasting, and the feelings about this film are mutual with this week's guests. 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 behi...
Aug 27, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Derek is heading into the murky waters of Destination Inner Space (dir. Francis D. Lyon) to face off against alien invaders . . . and pesky copyright law. He's bringing with him return guest author and fellow podcaster . 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 - Stephen D. Sullivan - Orphaned Entertainment - The...
Aug 25, 2014•54 min
Monster fans have been buzzing since word broke that Universal is looking to relaunch their classic monster line as a cohesive shared universe. In this episode of Monster Kid Radio, Derek looks at the prospect of this happening, and shares his thoughts about this united Universal franchise in a Monsterkiditorial. 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 ...
Aug 20, 2014•27 min
We're going back to Monster Bash, June 2014, in this episode of Monster Kid Radio! At the convention, after of a showing of 1934's The Black Cat (dir. Edgar G. Ulmer), Gregory William Mank talked about this historic and original film featuring two of the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio - Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. This recording appears on Monster Kid Radio with the permission of Mr. Mank. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episode of Mo...
Aug 19, 2014•48 min
