Dr. Frankenstein continues on the stage, addressing the audience of some distinction. He assures them that bringing something to life would be an accomplishment. However, what he is about to reveal is going to go straight to the heart of immortality itself. As the audience, including the Monopoly guy, scoffs at his boast, Dr. Frankenstein presents the creature, who stumbles through the curtain to the shock of the audience. Didn't we see this before in the movie King Kong? Joining for the first t...
Jul 12, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 79
As we begin today's episode, the camera continues to pan across the theatre, full of patrons. While they patiently sit, waiting for the show to start, the police make an entrance. Because of the possibility of something going wrong, Inspector Kemp has guards on hand. After one of the officer fixes his outstretched arm, a spotlight hits the stage. The emcee addresses the audience and then introduces someone who is both fahmeese and infamous -- Baron Freidrich von Frankenstein. Because of his fami...
Jul 11, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 78
We begin with Dr. Frankenstein telling his monster he will show him how much he is loved. He promises to teach him to walk and talk and to prove to the world just what an amazing contribution to science he will be! Inga asks if Frederick is okay and he acknowledges by claiming his name is FRANKENSTEIN! We close with a marquee displaying a gathering of notable scientists to see a one-night-only presentation of The Creature. Returning to us as a guest on the Wilder Ride is Sean German, host of Gro...
Jul 10, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 77
We continue today's episode with Dr. Frankenstein telling his creature to look at that sweet smile. Once the creature is taken off guard, Frederick continues to flatter the monster until he eventually ends up sitting on his lap. By the end of the minute, it seems as though the young Dr. Frankenstein is building up to a huge revelation about his own existence. Returning to us as a guest on the Wilder Ride is Sean German, host of Groundhog Minute , co-host of Spinal Tap Minute and creator of Five ...
Jul 09, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Dr. Frankenstein begs to be let out of the room, resorting to both cursing and calling for his mommy. It is evident that none of his compatriots are going to break their promise to not unlock the door. Turing to face the creature, who has broken free from his bonds, the young Dr. Frankenstein first mutters something under his breath and then goes for the only play he has -- flattery. Joining us for the first time as our guest on the Wilder Ride is Jody Stancil , pastor at Riverside Community Chu...
Jul 06, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 75
At the start of this episode, Dr. Frankenstein is still giving out his very specific and detailed instruction to Frau Blucher, Inga and Igor. He demands, under no circumstances are they to open the locked door once he steps inside. As he makes his way into the private library, now a prison for his creature, he accidentally bumps the table. This causes the monster to awaken with a roar. Dr. Frankenstein immediately tries to make a u-turn for the door. Joining us again today as our guest on the Wi...
Jul 05, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 74
The Young Dr. Frankenstein, still in disguise, yells, "Now!" and a giant cargo net falls on the monster. Then the doctor, joined by Inga and Igor, wrestle with the creature allowing Inga to give him a sedative. Once back in the secret laboratory, Dr. Frankenstein has decided on a new course of action to try to save his poor creation. We discuss the original script and how much of the motivations were left on the cutting room floor. In the script, Frau Blucher pulls out a gun to force the doctor ...
Jul 04, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 73
We continue with the door to Harold's cottage being decimated and then find out that the final line of the blind man had been in the script this whole time. We then see the hulking shadow of the creature roaming the late-night streets of Transylvania when he is suddenly drawn to the sound of a violin playing a familiar tune. As he is lured, a bearded man in an over-sized hat yells, "Now!" Returning for one more day here on the Wilder Ride , Doug Greenberg of Rocky Minute , will help to close out...
Jul 03, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 72
We continue today with the cigars being presented by Harold, the blind man, and we discover that the creature seems less afraid of fire than before. However, once Harold accidentally lights the creature's thumb, it's obvious he cannot take it any longer, letting out a huge scream before charging out of the room and breaking apart the door. Returning to join us once again on the Wilder Ride , after a nice weekend, is Doug Greenberg of Rocky Minute ....
Jul 02, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 71
The blind man still ends up pouring the second ladle-full of soup into the creature's lap despite the monster's best efforts. Then they immediately go for wine but before the monster can drink, the blind man wants a toast. As they clink mugs, the creature's explodes, leaving just the handle in place. At the very end of the minute, the blind man has yet another surprise -- cigars! Joining us again today on the Wilder Ride is Doug Greenberg of Rocky Minute ....
Jun 29, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 70
The blindman brings the monster over to his table to get some warm soup. As he goes to pour a ladel full, the blind man misses the bowl and pours the boiling hot soup into the lap of the monster. Undetered, this time Frankenstein's creature is going to keep a really close eye on the bowl to make sure scoop number two doesn't miss. Joining us again today is Doug Greenberg of Rocky Minute who is a huge fan of Young Frankenstein and enjoying being a part of the Wilder Ride ....
Jun 28, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 69
An aged man prays for some companionship to keep him company when suddenly the creature bursts through the door. The beaded man, prayer beads in hand and wearing a cassock thanks the Lord and goes to the hulking figure at the door, complementing him on being the tallest in his class. Joining us today is Doug Greenberg of Rocky Minute who is helping us on the Wilder Ride ....
Jun 27, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 68
We begin with the little girl finishing her sentence about what are they going to throw into the well now? The monster gives a half-smile and a knowing wink and a nod to what he might throw next. The parents are still agonizing over whether or not they checked the bedroom upstairs when it occurs to them she may have been in the bathroom. While they run upstairs, we return to the girl and the monster as she commands him to get on her see-saw. As he sits, he ends up catapulting her into the air an...
Jun 26, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 67
We start with a little girl pulling petals off a flower and dropping them in the well, while singing a pretty little song. The monster shows up behind her just as we cut to her parents, boarding up the house and talking intensely about all of "this monster business," when it dawns on them that they each thought the other had put their daughter, Helga, to bed. We cut back to the well where Helga has taught the monster how to pluck petals and to blow a kiss. Unfortunately, they have now run out of...
Jun 25, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 66
We begin with the creature still sending showers of sparks everywhere before taking his rampage up the stairs and out of the castle. Dr. Frankenstein follows in vain while Frau Blucher yells to the heavens that he is free! As the creature breaks through the outer castle door, another well-time thunderstorm is taking place. By the time Dr. Frankenstein, Inga and Igor get to the doorway, it's too late. We end with a young girl, singing to her pretty little flower. Joining us this week once again a...
Jun 22, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Frau Blucher keeps playing her violin and in true Pied Piper stance, begins to back her way up the stairs, leading both the creature and the trio behind her. In the midst of the chaos, Dr. Frankenstein continues to question her about the recent happenings in the castle, each time resulting in a resounding, "Yes, Yes, Yes!" By the end, the monsters grabs some electrical equipment and a showering shangri-la goes flying everywhere. Joining us this week once again are the guys from the BK on the Air...
Jun 21, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Frau Blucher is beginning to release the creature when Dr. Frankenstein, Inga and Igor show up at the top of the stairs. They beg her to stop but it's too late. The monster rips itself free where a stand-off ensues with Frau Blucher between the creature and his creator. By the end, Frau Blucher is able to make her violin magically appear. Joining us this week once again are the guys from the BK on the Air radio show, Barry King and Mike Clark, who are helping us on this Wilder Ride ....
Jun 20, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 63
The game of darts has come to an end and Inspector Kemp has discovered his arm is stuck in the salute he was offering to the young Dr. Frankenstein. As he leaves, we see all the damage the darts have done to the inspector's car. We immediately cut down to the lab where Frau Blucher is sneaking into the secret laboratory to speak with the creature who has been re-secured to the table. Joining us again are the guys from the BK on the Air radio show, Barry King and Mike Clark, who are helping us on...
Jun 19, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 62
The dart game continues, but Inspector Kemp is doing all he can to rattle Dr. Frankenstein, to the point of breaking the outside window, destroying a lot of the family china and even impaling the cat. By the end, we are left to ponder how we have fared in our own lives when confronted by law enforcement. Joining us this week once again are the guys from the BK on the Air radio show, Barry King and Mike Clark, who are helping us on this Wilder Ride ....
Jun 18, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 61
The dart game continues in full force, with Dr. Frankenstein trying to use science to explain away superstitious nonsense. The irony about the conversation is Inspector Kemp points out that it was the prior residents of the castle who in fact used science to create their monsters. While the dart game itself might be silly, the back and forth debate is quite compelling. Joining us again on The Wilder Ride is Jeff Ferry of the Jay and Silent Bob Minute along with The Burbs Minute ....
Jun 15, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 60
We continue today with Dr. Frankenstein beginning to choke the life out of Igor and just as we are about to play another round of charades, there is a booming knock on the castle door. Inspector Kemp has arrived for that little shat he promised the town elders he would conduct with the young Dr. Frankenstein. Joining for the first time on The Wilder Ride is Jeff Ferry of the Jay and Silent Bob Minute along with The Burbs Minute ....
Jun 14, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In today's episode, we continue to watch Dr. Frankenstein slowly get Igor to admit the truth about the brain he brought back from the Brain Depositary. Just as Igor begins to think all is well, Dr. Frankenstein's slowly building anger is bringing him to the point of eruption. By the time Igor senses this, it's already too late, as the doctor has one arm around Igor's back and the other on his leg, preventing him from escaping. Joining us we have a returning guest, Susan Delmonico of SJD Health a...
Jun 13, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 58
The creature finally succumbs to the sedative (not GIVE), and Dr. Frankenstein, in his exasperation over having to play charades, yells at Igor. Inga comes over to see if her Freddy is all right. He asks if she would give him a moment so he could speak one-on-one with Igor. Initially sitting on the floor, Igor is gently encouraged to pull up a stool and sit with the doctor, eye-to-eye. Joining us again this week, we have Susan Delmonico of SJD Health and Fitness . She is a personal trainer by da...
Jun 12, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 57
With the creature beginning to walk around, Inga exclaims she is frightened. Her fears are justified when Igor goes to light his cigarette and the flaming match-strike puts the monster into a rage. Just as Dr. Frankenstein is about to ask for something, the monster begins to choke him. Thus ensues a game of charades, which will end with Inga finally figuring out what the doctor wants. Joining us again this week, we have a returning guest, Susan Delmonico of SJD Health and Fitness . She is a pers...
Jun 11, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 56
We begin, down in the secret laboratory as Dr. Frankenstein (played by Gene Wilder) starts to open the metal restraining bands to his creature. The creature eventually sits up and takes his first tentative steps around the lab. We wrap up the week, joined once again by the husband and wife podcasting team of Rick and Julia Ingham of The Mad Max Minute , who have been with us on The Wilder Ride ....
Jun 08, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 55
We begin with Gene Wilder, aka Young Frankenstein, asking both Inga and Igor that if it wasn't either of them making a yummy sound, who did? They all realize the noise is coming from down in the secret laboratory. They rush from the dining room and head to the now awake body of the creature, who seems almost child-like in his current state. Dr. Frankenstein is elated that his creation is alive, alive, ALIVE! Again we are joined by the husband and wife podcasting team of Rick and Julia Ingham of ...
Jun 07, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 54
We begin with Igor continuing to chew on the piece of potato he shoved in his mouth. Dr. Frankenstein seems to consider the advice Igor just shared from his dad and then resigns himself that maybe it was all for the best and that poor hulk was better off dead. At this point, we see the fingers on Frankenstein's creature begin to move and we get the "oh, doo doo" music. We return to the three eating dessert and they discuss the Black Forest Cake when Dr. Frankenstein hear's what sounds like Igor ...
Jun 06, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 53
We finish up the angry town hall meeting where Inspector Kemp decides he pay a visit to Dr. Frankenstein have a little shat. Meanwhile, Frederick, Inga and Igor have changed for dinner and are midway through when Inga notices Dr. Frankenstein hasn't even touched his food. He immediately begins to mash the food on his plate with both hands, leaving Inga with the hint of a pout. That's when Igor steps up with some heart-warming advice his father had once told him. We are once again joined by the h...
Jun 05, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 52
We continue with the town hall meeting as Inspector Kemp finally addresses the crowd. He reminds them that a riot is an ugly thing and apparently only bloodshed can bring it to an end. At one point, he monocle falls from over his eye patch and he has to clean it along the buttons of his uniform before putting it back in place. He begins to offer a counter-proposal to the HOA, telling them they need to make sure whether or not the young Dr. Frankenstein if following in his grandfather's footsteps...
Jun 04, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 51
The angry HOA meeting is still taking place and after a call to keep things from turning ugly, the elders call upon Inspector Kemp to say a few words regarding the situation of the new Frankenstein in town. After an hysterical series of slaps and movements to light his cigar and put his own finger out, the Inspector takes a few steps into the room to strike a pose and make sure all eyes are on him before he decides to speak. We wrap up the week with our guest, Tom Taylor , from the Indiana Jones...
Jun 01, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 50