Award-winning author Nicole Cushing (no relation) joins Derek this week to talk about a very underrated film from the Universal canon - 1932's The Old Dark House (dir. James Whale). This is one weird movie, in the best way possible! And since it's March, it's time for another round of March Monster Madness. Steve Turek from the  sits down with Monster Bash's Ron Adams to go over the bracket for 2020. All this plus Feedback and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland! Have a potato! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email:  Litggressive: The Online Home of Author Nicole Cushing -  The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards -  The Classic Horror Film Board -  Send your ballot for the Rondo Awards to taraco@aol.com (and please consider voting for Monster Kid Radio for Best Multi-Media). YouTube Monster Kid Radio -   Comicstalgia -   Monster Kid Writer -   It's Pronounced Cook -              Next Week on Monster Kid Radio: STAY TUNED!   The opening and closing song "" () appears by permission of  ()  All original content of Monster Kid Radio by  is licensed under a .

Monster Kid Radio #463 - Nicole Cushing and The Old Dark House

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 all ages. Framed by mostly-spooky surf music, every episode of Monster Kid Radio is your weekly escape to the monster kid playground.

TV & Film

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's and Monster Kid Radio's (see  and ). Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman), Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, and Listener Feedback from Dr. Bob Tesla ( - )  Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email:  Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server -  Monster Kid Radio on Reddit -   Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! -  -   Monster Kid Radio on YouTube -  Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group -   Small Town Monsters -  Follow Kenny Email Kenny at  Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist -   Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -    Next week on Monster Kid Radio: Dawn of the Dead (dir. George A. Romero)   The opening and closing song  () provided courtesy of  -    Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts.  0:00:26 INTRODUCTION 0:08:28 MARK MATZKE'S BETA CAPSULE REVIEW 0:14:24 KENNY'S LOOK AT FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND 0:22:16 DRACULA'S DAUGHTER DISCUSSION 0:40:15 ABIGAIL DISCUSSION, SPOILER-FREE 0:55:59 ABIGAIL DISCUSSION, SPOILERS! 1:12:05 MAIL ORDER ZOMBIE JOURNAL UPDATE 1:14:44 OUTRO

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

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) and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland.  Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email:  Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server -  Monster Kid Radio on Reddit -   Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! -  -   Monster Kid Radio on YouTube -  Monster Kid Radio Crashes Dawn of the Dead -  Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group -   Small Town Monsters -  Follow Kenny Email Kenny at  Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist -   Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -    Coming the next few weeks of Monster Kid Radio: Dawn of the Dead! AbigailI The films of Jack Arnold! And MORE!   The opening and closing song  () provided courtesy of  -    Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts.  0:00:35 INTRODUCTION 0:06:00 MARK MATZKE'S BETA CAPSULE REVIEW 0:12:32 KENNY'S LOOK AT FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND 0:17:29 BETH AND DEREK DISCUSS DOCTOR WHO 0:45:42 OUTRO

Monster Kid Radio #655 - Derek and Beth and Doctor Who, Part 2

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 the classic series (An Unearthly Child). Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman) and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland.  Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email:  Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server -  Monster Kid Radio on Reddit -   Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! -  -   Monster Kid Radio on YouTube -  Monster Kid Radio Crashes Dawn of the Dead -  Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group -   Small Town Monsters -  Follow Kenny Email Kenny at  Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist -   Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -    Next time on Monster Kid Radio: Beth and Derek continue the Who-ening with first story featuring The Daleks!   The opening and closing song  () provided courtesy of  -    Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts.  0:00:33 INTRODUCTION 0:07:42 MARK MATZKE'S BETA CAPSULE REVIEW 0:11:47 KENNY'S LOOK AT FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND 0:16:40 BETH AND DEREK DISCUSS DOCTOR WHO 1:04:57 OUTRO / COMING UP ON MKR

Monster Kid Radio #654 - Derek and Beth and Doctor Who, Part 1

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 Ultraman), Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, a quick review of the new film Late Night With the Devil (dir. Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes), and an announcement about the future of . . . Mail Order Zombie.  Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email:  Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server -  Monster Kid Radio on Reddit -   Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! -  -   Monster Kid Radio on YouTube -  Monster Kid Radio Crashes Dawn of the Dead -  Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Fest 2024 -  Monsteropolis -   Monster Study Group -   Small Town Monsters -   Monster Fest -   Small Town Monsters YouTube Channel (Home of SasWatch) -  Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist -   Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -    Next time on Monster Kid Radio: Beth and Derek visit (Doctor) Who-ville!   The opening and closing song  () provided courtesy of  -  Check out Surfer Joe's Tour Dates at    Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts.  0:00:23 INTRODUCTION 0:06:08 MARK MATZKE'S BETA CAPSULE REVIEW 0:12:47 KENNY'S LOOK AT FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND 0:18:49 MONSTER MOVIES OF 1954 WITH MATTHEW RASHLEIGH 1:07:58 UPCOMING DAWN OF THE DEAD CRASH/COVERAGE 1:12:24 THE RETURN OF MAIL ORDER ZOMBIE? 1:18:37 LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL THOUGHTS WITH DEREK AND BETH 1:39:43 OUTRO

Monster Kid Radio #653 - Matthew Rashleigh and the Monster Movie Year That Was 1954

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 movie, her background as a horror film fan, and Lon Chaney, Sr. Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman), Listener Feedback, and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland!  Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email:  Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server -  Monster Kid Radio on Reddit -   Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! -  -   Monster Kid Radio on YouTube -  Follow Anastasia Elfman Bloody Bridget -  Dahlia Dimont -   Anastasia Elfman -   Richard Elfman -   The Schlimazel of Sebreim -  Make Believe Seattle -  Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Fest 2024 -  Monsteropolis -   Monster Study Group -   Small Town Monsters -   Monster Fest -   Small Town Monsters YouTube Channel (Home of SasWatch) -  Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist -   Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -    Next time on Monster Kid Radio: Matt Rashleigh and the Year in Monster Movies - 1954   The opening and closing song  () provided courtesy of  -    Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts.

Monster Kid Radio #463 - Nicole Cushing and The Old Dark House

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