It's time to reveal the ballot for 2016's Monster Rally Retro Awards here on Monster Kid Radio, and author Stephen D. Sullivan is back to review the ballot with Derek. What are the best genre films of 1932, 1942, and 1952? You get to vote at http://tinyurl.com/rallies2016. Plus, FEEDBACK. Dorado Films - http://www.doradofilms.comDorado Films Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dorado-Films-387496355808 Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com (.mp3s of every episod...
Apr 26, 2016•1 hr 46 min
The original Rodan (dir. Ishirō Honda) is 60 years old this year, and to celebrate, Derek invited illustrator , author , and expert on all things gigantic to join him this week for a kaiju-sized roundtable about the original film, the monster(s), its place in kaijudom . . . and a few other (mostly related!) topics along the way! Dorado Films - Dorado Films Facebook - Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for download at our barebon...
Apr 18, 2016•1 hr 45 min
You can't see them, but you'll hear Derek and his guest this week talk about the 1933 classic The Invisible Man (dir. James Whale). You don't recognize the guest's voice? It's longtime podcaster Freddy Morris from making his long-in-the-making first appearance on Monster Kid Radio. He plays a round of the Classic Five before he and Derek talk about The Invisible Man, its possible influence on one of the definitive werewolf films of the 1980s, and horror comedies. Also, Derek gives listeners an u...
Apr 11, 2016•1 hr 18 min
Derek met artist and fellow monster kid at , and he's thrilled to have him join Monster Kid Radio this week to discuss the 1955 film The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues (dir. Dan Milner). Why does this movie appeal to them? How did the classic monsters inspire Tadd as an artist? And what happens when ? You'll hear all this, as well as Tadd's responses to a round of the Classic Five, in this episode of Monster Kid Radio. Also - Listener Feedback! And don't forget - it's still (for just a little longe...
Apr 05, 2016•1 hr 33 min
The early 1930s laid the groundwork for monster moviedom. Vampires, mad scientists, patchwork monsters . . . and mummies. 1932's The Mummy (dir. Karl Freund) put Boris Karloff in the bandages for a movie whose influence can still be felt today. Author joins Derek this week on Monster Kid Radio to talk about this seminal film. Also, we have some listener feedback. And don't forget - it's ! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for d...
Mar 29, 2016•1 hr 49 min
Filmmaker and monster kid joins Derek this week to talk about one his favorite movies - 1964's The Gorgon (dir. Terence Fisher). Not only do the two talk about this underrated Hammer classic, Joshua also lets slip who his favorite director is (not that it would be hard to guess!). The Gorgon is such a favorite of Josh's that it inspired his upcoming movie The Night of Medusa (dir. Joshua Kennedy), which will be coming to DVD players near you soon! Also, Derek just found out (courtesy of ) that t...
Mar 21, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Tony Wendel from joins Derek this week to take on a gigantic film - Gorgo (dir. Eugène Lourié). SPOILERS AHEAD! This 1961 European kaiju film leaves quite an impression on the two, and even seems to up the ante when it comes to how to tell a kaiju story. It's not just a British Godzilla! (And, somehow, Tony even manages to make a reference to a 1988 Don Bluth film.) Also, remember it's ! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for do...
Mar 15, 2016•1 hr 17 min
He's the original . He's a . And he likes Dracula (dir. Tod Browning). He's author and podcaster Justin Macumber, and this week he joins Derek to talk about this landmark monster film and it's impact on them. It's a light conversation that speaks to what it is about these movies that brings us monster kids together - we just LOVE THEM and love talking with others who love them. Also, Derek reminds the listeners about why this Wednesday, March 9th, is important. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5...
Mar 08, 2016•1 hr 39 min
Godzilla, Ebirah, and Mothra join special guest Andy Campbell () this week on Monster Kid Radio. Andy and Derek take a look at the Godzilla film with one of the most fun soundtracks - 1966's Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (dir. Jun Fukuda). Also, Derek reads listener emails, and talks a bit more about the (and suggests two people he'd like to see inducted into the Monster Kid Hall of Fame). Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: (.mp3s of every episode of Monster Kid Radio is available for d...
Feb 29, 2016•1 hr 29 min
Are you ready to enter Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (dir. Freddie Francis)? Don't worry. You'll be fine. You've got the good Dr. Gangrene (Larry Underwood) along for the visit to this Amicus portmanteau film from 1965. He and Derek talk about the film, the place of the anthology film in the horror genre, and about the new book Dr. Gangrene's Tales from Parts Unknown. Also, the ballot for the has been released! (Special guest - Yes, that's Derek's cat Lovee you might be hearing in the background...
Feb 23, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Derek's journey through the Planet of the Apes films continues as he's joined by 's Scott & Tracey Morris. The third film in this franchise - Escape from the Planet of the Apes (dir. Don Taylor) - is a definite departure in the series so far. In this spoiler-filled episode, Derek talks about his first-time viewing experience with the film while Scott and Tracey offer their insights as longtime fans. Also, Derek goes over some listener feedback about a few recent episodes. Voicemail: 503-479-...
Feb 16, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Every year, Monster Kid Radio retroactively honors the genre cinema of the past with the Monster Rally Retro Awards, or as we like to call them, The Rallies! As most agree that 1931 was the year that started the horror film genre thanks to Universal's iconic monster movie releases, we'll start with 1931, and (thanks to a suggestion from Monster Kid Radio Irregular and writer - !), we'll also honor 1941's and 1951's monster movie makers. Last year, the ballots were submitted, and now it's time fo...
Feb 08, 2016•30 min
Way back in , 's Chris McMillan joined Derek to discuss their Top Three Favorite Monster Movies, and this week, on Episode #253, Chris is on the podcast to discuss his Number Two pick - 1951's The Thing from Another World (dir. Christian Nyby). There's a reason why this film made Chris' list, and there's a good chance it may creep up on Derek's Top Three the more he thinks about it! Also, while discussing the film, Derek realizes an odd, tenuous connection he almost had with this film. Voicemail...
Feb 02, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Christopher R. Mihm is beginning his second decade as a filmmaker with his upcoming movie Weresquito: Nazi Hunter. Before production of this sure-to-be-a-hit film kicks off, he stopped by Monster Kid Radio to talk with Derek about the upcoming . As much as it is to talk about the films of the Mihmiverse, it's also a lot of fun to talk about one of the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio, John Agar, and Chris and Derek do just that! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: The Films of Christo...
Jan 26, 2016•1 hr 30 min
After a quick congratulatory shout out to regarding recent accolades for his movie , Derek gets down to business in the deep with Stephen D. Sullivan. The two of them discuss 1967's Yongary, Monster from the Deep (dir. Kim Ki-duk). Does the recent blu-ray release of this South Korean monster movie deserve a place in your movie collection? How does Steve handle playing a round of the Classic Five? And how can you read more of Steve's monster fiction on a regular basis? Listen to this episode to f...
Jan 19, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Monster Kid Radio is BACK in 2016, and in this special episode, Derek looks back at the year that was and looks optimistically to what the future holds for the podcast (it's gonna be AWESOME!). 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 ) Cushing Horrors on Patreon - Tony Trombo on BlogTalkRadio - The opening and closing song "Surf Blast Inferno" (Surf ...
Jan 12, 2016•48 min
This week's Monster Kid Radio guest just had one of his movies accepted into next year's , but before that happens, he spends some time with us here on the podcast. Joshua Kennedy is a film student who's been making waves in the retro monster film community, and in this week's episode, he and Derek talk about his background (he was a Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award nominee - when he was 15!), his movies, and his favorite Hammer actress. We also play a round of the Classic Five! You'll get all ...
Dec 22, 2015•1 hr 21 min
This week's movie was featured on last week's , and this week, Derek will talk a bit more about 1965's Dark Intruder (dir. Harvey Hart). He doesn't do it alone, though. He's joined by frequent horror convention attendee and horror podcast connoisseur Ken Johnson. After this breezy chat about this Leslie Nielsen(!) horror flick - and a round of the Classic Five - we'll hear from Tony Wendell from about the recent MKR episodes covering a couple of kaiju films. Be sure to visit our complete website...
Dec 14, 2015•1 hr 19 min
It's time for one of Monster Kid Radio's annual traditions - the Holiday Gift Guide! All year, Derek has been keeping track of various movies, books, etc., that would make an EXCELLENT gift for the holidays for the monster kid in your life! For another fantastically monstrous holiday gift guide, head over to Collecting Classic Monsters! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657)Email: Monster Kid Radio YouTube Channel - (...
Dec 08, 2015•57 min
is back in the second installment in what turned into a kaiju double feature here on Monster Kid Radio as he and Derek tackle Ghidrah, the Three-Headed Monster (dir. Ishirō Honda). Also, it's the time of the month for the ! 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...
Dec 01, 2015•1 hr 29 min
Mothra vs. Godzilla was released as Godzilla vs. The Thing (dir. Ishirō Honda) in the US, and that's the film we're talking about this week on Monster Kid Radio. Author and kaiju fan joins the podcast for this king (of the monsters)-sized episode, but before talking about the movie, Steve catches Derek up on the on the Sullivan-writing front. 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 (.mp3...
Nov 24, 2015•1 hr 34 min
We're going to do a little time traveling this week on Monster Kid Radio when 's Christopher Page joins Derek to talk about the 1960 film The Time Machine (dir. George Pal). This conversation (in METROCOLOR!) actually took place a few month's ago, but thanks to the miracle of time travel, you now have this chat in your podcast player. Enjoy your trip, and watch out for the Morlocks! Be sure to visit our complete website at , and don't forget our Wiki Campaign! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-56...
Nov 17, 2015•1 hr 32 min
This week on Monster Kid Radio, we meet monster kid Scott Roche, the author of the new horror short story anthology and one of the co-hosts of the . After learning about his background and his recent run of , he and Derek tackle the 1959 Vincent Price film The Tingler (dir. William Castle). Also, Derek announces the next Monster Kid Radio Crash (sorry for the short notice!), and offers a few words about the recent passing of two important people to monster-kid-dom. Be sure to visit our complete ...
Nov 10, 2015•1 hr 30 min
The company behind the 2015 movie Tales of Dracula has a son of Frankenstein in their corner, and this week on the podcast, that Frankenstein son talks with Monster Kid Radio. Derek was thrilled to speak with Donnie Dunagan and his role as Peter von Frankenstein in Son of Frankenstein (dir. Rowland V. Lee) as well as his potential involvement in Wolfbain Productions' upcoming Tales of Dracula 2! Along the way, support this upcoming movie. Also, Derek looks back on the events of last month and Ha...
Nov 02, 2015•1 hr 15 min
Are we not monster kids? Michael Legge (aka ) joins Derek this week to talk about one of the good doctor's favorite horror films. Are we not monster kids? The two of them tackle 1932's Island of Lost Souls (dir. Erle C. Kenton). Are we not monster kids? Along the way, Michael and Derek touch on other cinematic versions of the H. G. Wells' novel The Island of Doctor Moreau, but their focus remains on the first (and best) adaptation of this science fiction classic. (Can you guess who hasn't read t...
Oct 26, 2015•1 hr 22 min
Monster Kid Radio Promo #004 (Spook Show Series)Featuring Jeff Polier ()
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Oct 24, 2015•58 sec
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Oct 23, 2015•1 min
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Oct 22, 2015•1 min
The work of Jack Pierce is undeniably one of the cornerstones of what we as monster kids LOVE, and while we here at Monster Kid Radio Headquarters might know a few things about the man, we could certainly stand to learn more. Fortunately filmmaker Strephon Taylor is here to help us with his new documentary Jack Pierce, The Maker of Monsters. This new release from November Fire relates Pierce's early life, his incredible career, and even some of his activities away from the make-up chair. After l...
Oct 19, 2015•1 hr 9 min
