Derek opened up the phone lines, and many of you sent in your thoughts about the passing of the last of the horror greats, Sir Christopher Lee. 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 music in this episode is provided by (), and appears by permission. Cover art provided by Roger Koch. All original content ...
Jun 16, 2015•1 hr 54 min
Call in with your thoughts about Sir Christopher Lee for next week's episode.Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com All original content of Monster Kid Radio by is licensed under a . Monster Kid Radio is a registered service mark of Monster Kid Radio LLC.
Jun 12, 2015•3 min
Jun 08, 2015•3 min
Frank Schildiner, author of the upcoming novel from , joins Derek to talk about their favorite Frankenstein Monsters from classic monster movies. The conversation took some unexpected turns, and both guest and host had a great time (we hope the listeners have fun, too!). The conversation veers a bit off track . . . for the better! 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 e...
Jun 01, 2015•1 hr 5 min
Derek welcomes author Frank Schildiner back to the show to talk about his upcoming novel from . Frank is a longtime fan of Frankenstein and a fan of pulp, so for him to be able to combine his two passions in his upcoming novel was a treat for him, and MKR is sure it will be a treat for readers when the novel is released this summer. 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 ...
Jun 01, 2015•54 min
Since 's Chris McMillan didn't actually take us along on his recent trip to Florida, he does the next best thing. He talks about his experience looking for some of the filming locations of Zaat (dir. Don Barton) with Derek and Monster Kid Radio. 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-scene...
May 28, 2015•37 min
Chris McMillan () returns to Monster Kid Radio to talk about a movie from 1971. Zaat (dir. Don Barton) is the movie on deck this week, and the reason we're talking about it on Monster Kid Radio? You'll just have to listen to this episode to find out (it may or may not have to do with giant walking catfish). Also, Derek receives an email from a regular contributor to the podcast. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)E...
May 25, 2015•55 min
It's the Cthird Cthursday of the month here at Monster Kid Radio, so it's time for Cthulhu Cthursday! At CthulhuCon 2015, Derek was the moderator of the panel Lovecraft Gets Hammered where he and his fellow panelists - Kenneth Hite, Adam Scott Glancy, Kevin McTurk, and Robin D. Law - discussed those movies from the Hammer Films catalog that have the Lovecraftian touch. After sharing the recording from the panel, Derek reacts to a listener email and announces what movie he and a returning guest w...
May 20, 2015•1 hr 10 min
Before giving filmmaker Christopher R. Mihm a special shout out, Monster Kid Radio releases the ballot for the first annual Monster Rally Retro Awards. 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 - The ballot for the 2015 Monster Rally Re...
May 18, 2015•29 min
Larry Underwood, aka , is the man behind and he recently covered the (dir. John Brahm). After he talked about this movie on his YouTube series, he dropped by Monster Kid Radio to talk about the movie with Derek. In this episode, he and Derek go over the plot of the film. 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 ...
May 14, 2015•59 min
returns to Monster Kid Radio this week, and he's bringing Vincent Price with him! According to Derek and Dr. Gangrene, 1953's House of Wax (dir. André De Toth) is one of Vincent Price's best films, and apparently Columbia Pictures thought so, too, when they produced The Mad Magician (dir. John Brahm) in 1954. After catching up with the good doctor, he and Derek discuss the cast, crew, and some of its similarities to House of Wax. Plus, listener feedback! Be sure to visit our complete website at ...
May 11, 2015•37 min
We're celebrating the big 2-0-0 episode by inviting previous guests Tracey Morris, Chris McMillan, and Stephen D. Sullivan to join Derek for a round table discussion about Creature from the Black Lagoon (dir. Jack Arnold). Talk of the upcoming remake, who might be cast as Kay, CGI vs. a traditional suit . . . these topics and more are tackled in this bonus-sized episode of Monster Kid Radio! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (5...
May 07, 2015•1 hr 36 min
We're clearing the decks for Episode #200 here at Monster Kid Radio. In this episode, Derek reviews more listener feedback, talks a little bit about a Boris Karloff serial (thanks to ), reflects further on tana leaves and Imhotep, rambles about monster movie magazines with , talks briefly about director Michael Reeves with author Jonathan Lampley, gets a suggestion for an awesome 1940s double feature from author , chats some more about Larry Buchanan with Alan Tromp, and wishes for more luchador...
May 05, 2015•55 min
Kharis has his mummy's hand firmly wrapped around the throat of Derek and guest Nicholas Hatcher this week on Monster Kid Radio. In this episode, they break down the plot of The Mummy's Hand (dir. Christy Cabanne). SPOILERS! Also, there's Listener Feedback, and Derek makes a special announcement. 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 avai...
Apr 30, 2015•1 hr 8 min
's Nicholas Hatcher joins Derek for a week of discussion about the 1940 Universal film The Mummy's Hand (dir. Christy Cabanne). This film kicked off the Kharis cycle of mummy movies, and Nicholas and Derek couldn't be more happy about it! Also, Derek received more Feedback about last week's Planet of the Apes (dir. Franklin J. Schaffner) episodes. 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 ...
Apr 28, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Derek loved Planet of the Apes (dir. Franklin J. Schaffner), and in this episode of Monster Kid Radio, he and Scott Morris talk further about why this movie now means so much to the both of them. A listener also calls in to further encourage the host on his journey through all things PotA. Remember is happening this weekend (April 25-26) where Derek will be moderating the panel "." Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-565...
Apr 23, 2015•1 hr 2 min
Scott Morris joins Derek this week on Monster Kid Radio this week to discuss the 1968 gem Planet of the Apes (dir. Franklin J. Schaffner). One of them has never seen it before last weekend. Listen to find out who recently had the monkey-sized hole in their heart filled by this masterwork. And remember is happening this weekend (April 25-26) where Derek will be moderating the panel "." Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-...
Apr 20, 2015•49 min
1966's Zontar, the Thing From Venus (dir. Larry Buchanan) is the movie of the week here on Monster Kid Radio, and Alan Tromp joins Derek to talk about this John Agar opus. Additionally, they continue their conversation about all things Buchanan, lament certain movies not being released on DVD, and whether or not all movies NEED to be on blu-ray. Also, Derek discusses the upcoming Planet of the Apes Monster Kid Radio Crash and the CthulhuCon! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't f...
Apr 16, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Before diving into his 1966 TV movie Zontar, the Thing From Venus, Derek and this week's guest Alan Tromp discuss filmmaker Larry Buchanan. It's been nearly a year since Alan's been on the show, so after a bit of catch up, MKR takes a broad look at the man who put John Agar on TV for monster kids on TV in the late 60s. Also, the next Monster Kid Radio Crash is announced! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: mo...
Apr 14, 2015•49 min
Last month, Monster Kid Radio crashed the 's screening of the 1967 film Island of the Doomed (dir. Mel Welles). This one is a particular favorite of Derek's, so you'll hear his thoughts as well as the Polier Graveyard's Jeff Polier and Hellbender Media's Edward Martin III. Special thanks to Dorado Films for making this movie available! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! (Special thanks to Jeff Martin for encouraging Monster Kid Radio to continue crashi...
Apr 09, 2015•39 min
Last month, Monster Kid Radio crashed the 's screening of the 1960 film Horrors of Spider Island (dir. Fritz Böttger). This was a first time viewing for Derek, so you'll get to hear his thoughts on the film along with other Monster Kid Radio crashers and new friends of the podcast - Tom Daufel, Kiri Daufel, Scott Hiromura, and Josh Voorhees. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! (Special thanks to Jeff Martin for encouraging Monster Kid Radio to continue ...
Apr 06, 2015•33 min
not only appears in the upcoming movie Tales of Dracula (dir. Joe DeMuro), but he also contributed to the script. He'll talk with Derek about his involvement in this episode of Monster Kid Radio, and since Derek is such a fan of Dwight's novels, he can't help but ask him about them a bit 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 availab...
Apr 02, 2015•35 min
is a man who wears many hats (including a fez!), but make no mistake - he's a monster kid through and through. This week on Monster Kid Radio, Derek visits with this Rondo Award nominatated writer-performer-actor-and-many-other-hyphenates to talk about his background and history as a monster kid, what shaped his interests, and what he did with his mother's urn. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidra...
Mar 31, 2015•45 min
Double Feature Week continues on Monster Kid Radio with Scott Morris ( and ). The theme of the week is "Movies We Haven't Seen in a Long Time," and last episode, Scott picked 1951's When Worlds Collide (dir. Rudolph Maté). In this episode, they discuss Derek's pick - 1956's The Mole People (dir. Virgil W. Vogel). Also, Derek invites everyone along for the next Monster Kid Radio Crash happening 4/1 at the in Tigard, Oregon. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Camp...
Mar 26, 2015•53 min
Scott Morris ( and ) joins Derek on this week's episodes of Monster Kid Radio for Double Feature Week! What's the theme? "Movies We Haven't Seen in a Long Time." Scott picked 1951's When Worlds Collide (dir. Rudolph Maté) and Derek picked 1956's The Mole People (dir. Virgil W. Vogel). (As a bonus, the theme for this Double Feature Week could have also been "Movies the Other One Hasn't Seen Yet!") In this episode, Derek catches up with Scott before diving into When Worlds Collide. Also, Derek inv...
Mar 24, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Which luchador would Keith J. Rainville best compare to Batman? You'll find out in this episode of Monster Kid Radio when Keith and Derek talk about the Lucha Hero films of Mexico. It turns out Santo, Blue Demon, Mil Mascaras, and the rest, were all uniquely sorted to best fight the forces of evil! You should be ready to take notes because Keith is going to discuss a handful of movie titles that will get you started on your luchador journey. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't f...
Mar 19, 2015•56 min
Keith J. Rainville is the mask-wearing force behind the website From Parts Unknown (), and this week on Monster Kid Radio, he joins Derek to share his love and passion for Mexican horror. He wasn't always a fan of lucha-hero films, but that was only because he didn't start seeing Santo films until junior high school. He'll share his tale of how he became such a fan of these films, and talk about his journey as a fan/connoisseur in this episode. Also, Derek reminds everyone about the Rondo Awards...
Mar 16, 2015•56 min
Nicholas Hatcher () continues his visit to Monster Kid Radio and talks with Derek about the 1943 film Dead Men Walk (dir. Sam Newfield). This film features the winning combination of George Zucco, Dwight Frye, and . . . George Zucco again? (SPOILERS!) Also, Derek shares some news about an upcoming DVD release that he's itching to add to his collection. And finally, calls in to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Leonard Nimoy. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our...
Mar 11, 2015•1 hr 13 min
Nicholas Hatcher is the man behind the new podcast , and Derek welcomes him to the podosphere by inviting him to Monster Kid Radio. How did Lugosi get his fangs into Nicholas? You'll just have to listen to find out! Also, Derek casts a Monster Kid Radio light on this year's nominees for the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards. 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 episod...
Mar 09, 2015•42 min
Monster Kid Radio crashed the Joy Cinema's Weird Wednesday showing of The Last Man on Earth (dir. Ubaldo Ragona, Sidney Salkow), and since Derek brought his portable recorder with him, you'll get to hear what happened at the show! A number of MKR friends came to the screening as well, so we'll hear from Rick Myers (), Jeff Polier (), Jeff Dean, Rachel Cook, Bryan Cook (all three from the ), and the Joy Cinema's own Jeff Martin. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki...
Mar 05, 2015•31 min
