For the first time, Derek recorded an episode of Monster Kid Radio with a REAL LIFE PERSON (he's not related to!) at Monster Kind Radio Headquarters when Paul McComas dropped in during his recent trip to the Pacific Northwest. As one of the biggest fans of Lon Chaney, Jr., ANY of us know, Derek knew Paul was the PERFECT guest to discuss the films Calling Dr. Death (dir. Reginald Le Borg), Weird Woman (dir. Reginald Le Borg), Dead Man's Eyes (dir. Reginald Le Borg), The Frozen Ghost (dir. Harold ...
Oct 12, 2015•1 hr 43 min
After a bit of BREAKING NEWS from , Derek takes Monster Kid Radio back to last weekend for the 20th Annual HP Lovecraft Film Festival. While there, he introduced a film, participated in a panel, gave a presentation, and interviewed a few fellow guests like , , and . Near the end of the fest, Derek sat down outside the Hollywood Theatre with one and only Brian Callahan to talk about the entire weekend (and, of course, start teasing about what we might all see next year!). Featuring the return of ...
Oct 06, 2015•1 hr 35 min
Derek attended the Rose City Comic Con earlier this month. Listen to find out what this monster kid found at the convention (appearances by Rebecca Hicks, Kyle Yount, Rachel Cook, Keith Foster, and Tadd Galusha). Also, 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 Radio is available for download at our barebones behind-the-scenes websit...
Sep 28, 2015•1 hr 17 min
In 1964, Ray Harryhausen helped to bring to life the film First Men in the Moon (dir. Nathan H. Juran). In 2015, Tom Biegler returns to Monster Kid Radio to discuss the film with Derek. After briefly catching up with Tom, the two monster kids dive into the movie, and, warning - SPOILERS AHEAD. 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...
Sep 21, 2015•1 hr 23 min
Who will survive The War of the Gargantuas (dir. Ishirō Honda)? Derek? This week's guest Tony Wendell? YOU??? Listen to this episode of Monster Kid Radio to find out! SPOILER ALERT - while sidetracking about Ultraman, Godzilla's Revenge, Godzilla vs. Megalon,and a number of other topics, Derek and Tony do a pretty good job of spoiling The War of the Gargantuas. Also, leaves more feedback regarding his previous voicemail about Doctor Who, and the next Monster Kid Radio Crash is announced. Be sure...
Sep 14, 2015•1 hr 11 min
Ron Nelson continues his stay on Monster Kid Radio as he and Derek wrap up their conversation about the film The Return of the Vampire (dir. Lew Landers). Spoiler alert - Ron and Derek love this film! During their discussion, they make if-you-squint-you-might-see-them-too links from this film to The Monster Squad and even kinda-sorta Star Wars. Also, Stephen D. Sullivan calls in to drop some serious Doctor Who knowledge. At the end of this episode, Derek makes a special announcement about the fu...
Sep 10, 2015•1 hr 8 min
Derek welcomes Ron Nelson to the podcast to talk about what could easily have been Bela Lugosi's second turn at playing Dracula on the big screen . . . except it really wasn't. (Call off your lawyers, Universal!) It's The Return of the Vampire (dir. Lew Landers). Before diving into this 1943 monster mash-up from Columbia, Derek and Ron talk a bit about their similar history as monster kids growing up in the VHS era. Also, Derek responds to some (green) slimy listener feedback regarding Episodes ...
Sep 07, 2015•57 min
Casey Criswell is one of Derek's co-hosts on where they talk about Hammer Films once a month. On Episode #232 on Monster Kid Radio, they talk about a different kind of British genre film - Daleks - Invasion Earth: 2150 A. D. (dir. Gordon Flemyng). In the film, Peter Cushing plays Who. Who? Peter Cushing. Peter Cushing plays Who? Exactly. 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 ...
Sep 03, 2015•49 min
It's finally happening. Casey Criswell, the man of many podcasts, is joining Derek for an episode of Monster Kid Radio. The movie on deck? 1966's Daleks - Invasion Earth: 2150 A. D. (dir. Gordon Flemyng). Derek makes the shocking admission that he's never seen an episode of any incarnation of Doctor Who (even though he's had friends over the years give him DVDs of Who to watch!), Casey makes a few jokes, and together, they may just succeed in defeating the Daleks. Or, at least, this movie's vers...
Aug 31, 2015•52 min
The Green Slime (dir. Kinji Fukasaku) is HERE . . . and so is 's Chris McMillan and 's Jeff Polier. Chris and Jeff join Derek to discuss more of their thoughts of this 1968 gem. Along the way, Michael Bay comes up (more than once), and Jeff tells us what he thinks of the movie Monster Kid Radio is tackling next week with Casey Criswell. You'll get all this, plus a listener voicemail in episode #230 of the Rondo-award winning Monster Kid Radio! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't...
Aug 25, 2015•1 hr 2 min
While Derek is headed to a panel planning meeting for the 1st Annual Living Dead Horror Convention, he takes the time to discuss the 1968 favorite The Green Slime (dir. Kinji Fukasaku) with 's Chris McMillan and 's Jeff Polier. This movie was a childhood favorite of this week's guest, and Derek can't wait to talk about the movie with them. Also, Monster Kid Radio received a voicemail from MKR regular Stephen D. Sullivan. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campai...
Aug 25, 2015•50 min
This week, when Nicholas Hatcher wasn't rocking it on his own podcasts - Vampire Over Hollywood and Psychotronic Celluloid - he came by Monster Kid Radio to talk about the 1942 film The Mummy's Tomb (dir. Harold Young) with Derek. Along the way, Derek reveals what may be one of the reasons he loves mummy movies so much, and both he and Nicholas praise an actor who may not have been too happy in this movie but delivered anyway! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki ...
Aug 20, 2015•54 min
Nicholas Hatcher returns to the podcast for Monster Kid Radio's continued exploration of Universal's 1940s mummy films. This time, the two podcasters briefly share their thoughts on what this particular decade-in-horror looked like for Universal while discussing 1942's The Mummy's Tomb (dir. Harold Young). Also, some new guests have been announced fore the Living Dead Horror Convention, and monster kids are going to love to meet THESE munster kids! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and ...
Aug 18, 2015•50 min
Derek takes the listeners behind the scenes for a look at what life is like for this podcast-producing, monster-movie-loving monster kid. 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 - All original content of Monster Kid Radio by is licens...
Aug 13, 2015•48 min
Last summer, something happened that changed Derek's life. He attended his first Monster Bash. The convention was first started in 1997 by Ron Adams, and this week on Monster Kid Radio, Ron joins Derek to talk about the origin of the show, his own background as a monster kid, and what future Monster Bashes hold. 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 K...
Aug 11, 2015•53 min
What's better than a movie with a monster in it? A movie with TWO monsters it! Or THREE! Or MORE! Joe DeMuro (director of the monster mash up movie Tales of Dracula) joins Derek to talk about their favorite monster mash up films. They break down their individual top three monster movie meet ups. Also, there's an event happening in Portland next week you might want to check out (LUCHA!). Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-47...
Aug 06, 2015•45 min
Director Joe DeMuro returns to Monster Kid Radio to discuss how his movie Tales of Dracula played at this past summer's Monster Bash. What was the crowd reaction? How were sales for the weekend? And the behind-the-scenes stories about the production? Fascinating. Joe and Derek discuss what it was like for Wolfbain Productions to produce this film guerilla-style, how they overcame certain obstacles, and what may happen with a sequel (or two!). Plus, Derek announces July's roll call! Be sure to vi...
Aug 03, 2015•39 min
Paul McComas and Greg Starrett continue their Fit for a Frankenstein visit on Monster Kid Radio, and lets Derek (and the listeners) in on a secret or two when they discuss their future book plans. (And, yes, Derek IS excited if the 2013 Halloween Book Festival award-winning Fit for a Frankenstein is any indication of what's to come!) Along the way, Paul and Greg further discuss their collaboration process, what it meant to them to be monster kids growing up, and more. Be sure to visit our comple...
Jul 30, 2015•52 min
Paul McComas and Greg Starrett are the monster kid tag team behind 2013's award-winning (2013 Halloween Book Festival) Fit for a Frankenstein, and just like with any good monster, you can't keep a good novel ABOUT the monster down! "Monster Bash" magazine recently covered the novel, and Paul and Greg spent some time with Derek to discuss the new life their book is experiencing. Along the way, they talk about their collaboration process, what it was like growing up as monster kids, and their life...
Jul 27, 2015•51 min
Scott Morris enjoys his ape-filled stint here on Monster Kid Radio as he and Derek continue discussing 1970's Beneath the Planet of the Apes (dir. Ted Post). Warning - Derek and Scott continue to drop spoiler BOMBS. Also, we have an email from a fellow monster kid and podcaster. 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...
Jul 23, 2015•1 hr 1 min
Derek is joined by Scott Morris as they both tumble through a Hasslein Curve and find themselves landing squarely in 1970 (or is it 3955?) to discuss the film Beneath the Planet of the Apes (dir. Ted Post). This was a first time viewing for Derek, and - not to spoil the movie too much - he was, ahem, blown away by what he saw. Before diving into the film itself, Scott and Derek talk about what went on behind the scenes to produce (unearth?) this movie in the first place. Also, Derek has an annou...
Jul 20, 2015•57 min
Actor Wayne W. Johnson continues his stay at Monster Kid Radio and talks further about his involvement in Tales of Dracula (dir. Joe DeMuro) as well as how he found himself playing Walking Bear in Star Trek: New Voyages. Wayne's a busy, busy actor - you'll hear about all his different projects during this interview. Also, Derek starts looking forward to October. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidr...
Jul 16, 2015•1 hr 1 min
It takes a lot of guts (or fangs) to don Count Dracula's cape, and that's just what this week's Monster Kid Radio guest did when he starred in 2015's (dir. Joe DeMuro). The very busy actor took some time to chat with Derek about his experience taking on the role of the master vampire, as well as a bit about his history in front of the camera, his inspirations, and what kinds of movies he used to watch as a kid. Also, Derek returns to talking about Barbara Steele, the last movie he "saw" her in, ...
Jul 14, 2015•47 min
Michael Legge (aka Dr. Dreck) chats with Derek about one of his favorite topics - poverty row horror films. During the journey of their conversation, a few monster-ous sidepaths are gleefully explored! Also, as Derek looks forward to this year's Living Dead Horror Convention, he realizes there's more than just Barbara Steele to draw monster kids! (And if you listen real carefully, you might learn what Derek would do if he had a time machine.) Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't ...
Jul 09, 2015•56 min
Derek welcomes Michael Legge, the creative mind behind numerous movies as well as the horror host show The Dungeon of Dr. Dreck! Michael discusses his background and origins as a monster kid and movie maker, and talks about what went into his Dr. Dreck character and show. Also, Derek is REALLY excited about Barbara Steele appearing at the upcoming Living Dead Horror Convention. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Em...
Jul 07, 2015•44 min
's Tony Wendel joins Derek to discuss the 1965 film Frankenstein Conquers the World (dir. Ishirô Honda) - SPOILERS AHEAD! While this episode does open in the parking at the Hollywood Theatre (after Derek got out of a screening of Horror of Dracula), it's business as usual here at MKR. After discussing Frankenstein Conquers the World, Derek also talks abut one of the guests he's most looking forward to seeing at the upcoming - Barbara Steele. Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't f...
Jul 02, 2015•57 min
It's about time that we talk about a Nick Adams movie here on Monster Kid Radio, and since we love giant monster movies around here, Frankenstein Conquers the World (dir. Ishirô Honda) is on deck this week! Tony Wendel from joins Derek to talk about this 1965 kaiju gem. In this episode, Tony shares how he first discovered giant monster movies before he and Derek talk about the cast and crew of this week's movie. Also, did you hear about one of the guests scheduled to be at the upcoming ? She's a...
Jun 30, 2015•42 min
Monster maker Mitch Gonzalez (Danny Johnson Saves the World, The Giant Spider, etc.) joins Derek to talk about their favorite robots from classic monster and sci-fi movies. Also, don't miss Derek's announcement about the next Monster Kid Radio Crash - Horror of Dracula (dir. Terence Fisher)! 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...
Jun 24, 2015•53 min
Danny Johnson Saves the World (dir. Christopher R. Mihm) was released earlier this month, and it's in this movie you can see the latest monster creation by this week's guest Mitch Gonzalez! Mitch and Derek talk about his work on Danny Johnson..., as well as a few other mostly robotic-topic subjects. Also, Derek announces the next Monster Kid Radio Crash! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: monsterkidradio@gma...
Jun 22, 2015•37 min
Larry Underwood (aka ) is back on Monster Kid Radio to talk about one of his favorite subjects - Vincent Price. And since this is Cthulhu Cthursday (the Cthird Cthursday of the month), he and Derek are celebrating the Vincent Price film based on H. P. Lovecraft's "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" - The Haunted Palace (dir. Roger Corman). 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 ...
Jun 18, 2015•43 min
