
Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, John Agar . . . these are the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio, the Rondo Award-winning podcast celebrating the classic, and sometimes not-co-classic, genre cinema of yesteryear. Your host Derek M. Koch is joined by a special guest each episode to talk about a favorite monster movie; favorite classic actor, actress, or director; or a topic relevant to monster kids of ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 813 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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Derek hosts a Star Trek-flavored roundtable with Monster Kid Radio Irregulars Jeff Polier and Stephen D. Sullivan. Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (Ultraman Taro) and Kenny's Look at Famous Monster of Filmland! Voicemail: (360) 524-2484 Email:... more
Derek shows Beth one of his favorite 70s horror films - Don Coscarelli's Phantasm. Plus Listener Feedback, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (Ultraman Taro) and Kenny's Look at Famous Monster of Filmland! Voicemail: (360) 524-2484 Email: monsterkidra... more
Derek and Matt make things Ulmer-ific this week when they talk about Edgar Ulmer and his films Beyond the Time Barrier and The Amazing Transparent Man. Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (Ultraman Taro) and Kenny's Look at Famous Monster of Filml... more
Let's get murderously Shakespearean with Beth and Derek and Vincent Price with 1973's Theatre of Blood (dir. Douglas Hickox). Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (Ultraman Taro) and Kenny's Look at Famous Monster of Filmland! Voicemail: (360) 524-... more
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Was a long time listener of the original Monster Kid radio and the The Bride keeps it going. Go Team DETH
I truly enjoy this podcast for trips down memory lane and adding to my watch list.
Love this podcast! The old trailers, movie ads, Famous Monsters memories and Ultraman segments make it wonderful and nostalgic for a Monster Kid! Then the main programming on films is informative and brings back those late movies and Creature Feature shows I enjoyed as kid.
Yeah, I'm a monster kid. Although I never had a subscription, whenever I found Famous Monsters of FilmLand in a stationary store or on a magazine stand, I always bugged my parents to get me a copy until I got an allowance and could buy it myself.
I grew up with horror hosts, most especially Sir Graves Ghastly in Detroit. I grew up watching monster and horror movies on television mostly. So many of those still resonate within me, and there are more than a few trips I can find them on Blu-ray, I ... more
Even though he's a youngun' (compared to me), it seems that Derek has always been around, creating episodes, reviewing movies, and questioning guests.
Monster Kid Radio is one of those comforting shows - it has a format, you know what you're going to get, and Derek delivers!
He was a prime inspiration for my own show ("Bill Watches Movies") and was very helpful in getting the show publicized and off the ground.
He's going through some rough times now, but rough times always pass, and Derek, a t... more
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This show centers on classic and cult horror cinema, with a regular host who invites guests from the horror fiction, film, and monster kid communities to discuss favorite monster movies, actors, directors, and related cultural topics. Episodes blend thoughtful analysis with nostalgia, fan anecdotes, and conversations that range from deep dives into film history to convention highlights, often seasoned with surf-music interludes and promotional segments. A notable strength is the consistent enthusiasm and warmth of the host, which helps guests share behind-the-scenes stories and personal connections to the era of monster cinema, along with a steady stream of special guests from conventions, writing, and acting circles. The format frequently ... more
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