Beth Westbo recently attended TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show, and has finally caught her breath from all that spooky screaming. She's now sitting down with Derek to talk about the event. Plus Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmla

Conan the Barbarian with Steve Turek

Jul 22nd, 2022 2h 12m

Crom . . . ! This week, The DieCast Movie Podcast's Steve Turek joins Derek to get their sword-and-sorcery juices flowing with a look at 1982's Conan the Barbarian (dir. John Milius). Before that discussion, however, Derek is joined by The Shad

Konga with Robert Kelly

Feb 4th, 2022 1h 17m

Michael Gough sure knows how to chew the scenery . . . and we all love it when he does! How does Gough hold up against a giant ape . . . ? Chimpanzee . . . ? Some sort of monkey-gorilla monster . . . ? We'll find out when Record All Monsters' R

Monster Kid Radio #656 - Abigail Review plus Dracula's Daughter with Derek and Beth

4 days ago 1h 24m

Before reviewing the new movie Abigail (dir. Matt Bettinelli, OlpinTyler Gillett), Monster Kid Radio revisits the Universal classic Dracula's Daughter (dir. Lambert Hillyer). This was a first-time viewing for Beth, but an old favorite of Derek'

Derek and Beth and Doctor Who, Part 2

11 days ago 53m 44s

Derek and Beth continue their Doctor Who journey, and encounter one of all of sci-fi's iconic villains when they watch the next seven episodes of the classic show (The Daleks). Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman) an

Derek and Beth and Doctor Who, Part 1

18 days ago 1h 17m

Derek has been wanting to experience Doctor Who for quite some time, but has always felt overwhelmed. Fortunately, his wife Beth was there to hold his hand and guide him on his first trip to Who-Ville when they watch the first four episodes of

Matthew Rashleigh and the Monster Movie Year That Was 1954

26 days ago 1h 46m

Film scholars may claim 1939 was the greatest year in film, but Matthew Rashleigh might beg to differ! This week, Matt and Derek talk about the movies, monster and otherwise, of 1954. Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultra

Anastasia Elfman talks Bloody Bridget and Lon Chaney, Sr.

Mar 21st, 2024 1h 20m

Anastasia Elfman is an actress, writer, performer, dancer . . . and monster kid. Even though she's touring with her latest film Bloody Bridget (dir. Richard Elfman), Anastasia took some time out of her schedule to chat with Derek about her movi

Steve Turek with Mark Holmes and Raumpatrouille – Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion (Space Patrol – The Fantastic Adventures of the Spaceship Orion)

Mar 19th, 2024 1h 36m

While Derek was supposed to be away, fellow podcaster Steve Turek stepped into the guest host slot to chat with Mark Holmes to discuss a classic science fiction show from the 1960s . . . that isn't "Star Trek." Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule

Steve Turek with author Julian David Stone and The Invisible Man

Mar 5th, 2024 1h 49m

While Derek was supposed to be away, fellow podcaster Steve Turek stepped into the guest host slot to chat with author to see what they could see of The Invisible Man (dir James Whale). Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ul

Steve Turek with Kevin Slick and Son of Dracula

Feb 24th, 2024 1h 15m

While Derek was supposed to be away, fellow podcaster Steve Turek stepped into the guest host slot to chat with long time friend of the show to conclude their look at Universal's Dracula franchise with a Son of Dracula (dir. Robert Siodmak). P

Steve Turek with Kevin Slick and Dracula's Daughter

Feb 19th, 2024 1h 14m

While Derek is away, fellow podcaster Steve Turek steps into the guest host slot to chat with long time friend of the show to continue their look at Universal's Dracula franchise with a look at Dracula's Daughter (dir. Lambert Hillyer). Plus M

Steve Turek with Alistair Hughes and Terror of Mechagodzilla

Feb 4th, 2024 1h 39m

While Derek is away, fellow podcaster Steve Turek steps into the guest host slot to chat with about the kaiju classic Terror of Mechagodzilla (dir. Ishirō Honda). Beth and Derek did make time to discuss their thoughts on Godzilla Minus One (di

Steve Turek with Kevin Slick and Dracula

Jan 21st, 2024 1h 16m

While Derek is away, fellow podcaster Steve Turek steps into the guest host slot to chat with long time friend of the show Kevin Slick about one of the building blocks and cornerstones of all of Monster Kid-Dom - Dracula (dir. Tod Browning). Pl

Zandor Vorkov at Monster Bash October 2023

Jan 5th, 2024 59m 32s

Courtesy of Monster Kid Radio Creeper Correspondent Mike Ramsey, we have the Q & A with iconic Dracula actor Zandor Vorkov from October 2023's Monster Bash! Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman), Listener Feedback, and

Horror of Dracula with Beth Koch

Nov 20th, 2023 1h 11m

Nosferatu November 2023 continues with a revisit with the film Horror of Dracula (dir. Terence Fisher) with Beth Koch. Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman), Listener Feedback, and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Fi

Slaughter of the Vampires with Tom Gurganus

Nov 11th, 2023 1h 28m

Nosferatu November 2023 continues with a look at the film Slaughter of the Vampires (dir. Roberto Mauri) with Monster Kid Irregular Tom Gurganus. Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman), Listener Feedback, and Kenny's Lo

Blacula with Dominique Lamssies

Nov 3rd, 2023 1h 13m

Nosferatu November 2023 kicks off with a look at the film Blacula (dir. William Crain) with fellow creator/crafter/monster kid/monster hugger Dominique Lamssies. Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman) and Kenny's Look a

The Return of the Vampire with Beth Koch

Oct 27th, 2023 1h 10m

Derek loves sharing beloved classic monster movies with his wife Beth. This time, he showed her The Return of the Vampire (dir. Lew Landers). Listen to find out what she thought of the film! Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of

Looking ahead to Scare-A-Thon 2023 with Mathew Rashleigh

Oct 20th, 2023 1h 14m

This week, Derek's long-time friend and fellow film school dropout Matthew Rashleigh joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming Scare-A-Thon at . What five movies will be playing? What movies did Derek make Matt years ago to celebrate Halloween

Musician/Monster Kid Chris Alexander and Basil Gogos

Oct 13th, 2023 1h 2m

This week, musician Chris Alexander (, ) joins Derek to discuss an artist all monster kids should know and love - Basil Gogos! Chris and Derek also briefly discuss a possible link between surf music and monsters, how monsters influence artists,

Beast from Haunted Cave with Bryan Clark

Oct 6th, 2023 1h 26m

Bryan Clark returns to Monster Kid Radio, and he's bringing a fun flick with him! It's Beast from Haunted Cave (dir. Monte Hellman), and not only do he and Derek discuss the film, they also discuss Bryan's brand new novelization of the movie! A

Update - Monster Kid Radio and a particularly haunt attraction

Sep 30th, 2023 3m 20s

An update about MKR and a particular haunt attraction

Monster Kid Radio at Rose City Comic Con 2023

Sep 29th, 2023 1h 25m

Monster Kid Radio Live! A Decade of Dishing About Monsters! took place at Rose City Comic Con 2023 this past weekend! On stage, Derek was joined by his wife Beth, David Heath (), and Chris McMillan (). It was a celebration of Monster Kid Radio,

Monster Kid Radio #636 - Meet Monster Kid Radio at CouveCon 2023

Sep 22nd, 2023 1h 14m

CouveCon Chapter 2 took place September 9, and Monster Kid Radio was there for the Meet Monster Kid panel! Beth and Derek Koch were on hand to discuss the podcast with a brand new audience. Plus for all your Ultraman needs, check out Mark Matzk