Monster Kid Radio #019 - Lon Chaney, Jr., and Paul McComas

Creighton Tull Chaney left us July 12, 1973, and he left so many classic films behind for us to remember him by. This week's guest was such a fan of the work of Creighton, aka Lon Chaney, Jr., that he started a fanzine called Lonny Jr....before he was even a teenager! Paul McComas has been affected by Chaney's work throughout his life, and just recently released the short novel Fit for a Frankenstein (co-authored by Greg Starrett) which visits the classic Frankenstein's Monster during a time when it was portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Paul is also a filmmaker, a public speaker, a teacher, and an advocate of RAINN, and has graciously taken some time to chat with us here at Monster Kid Radio. Lon wasn't just in werewolf films - Paul and Derek talk about other films in Chaney's filmography, Paul's favorite film of all time (it's not The Wolf Man), and how his own movie Blood of the Wolfman helped to finally solve Lawrence Talbot's curse while letting Paul pay tribute to a lost friend.
Paul McComas - http://paulmccomas.com
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Monster Kid Radio #018 - Dr. Gangrene Rules with Tarantula

Before Dr. Gangrene (aka Larry Underwood) joins Derek for Part Two of their discussion of all things Tarantula (dir. Jack Arnold) and a few things John Agar, Casey Criswell from 1951 Down Place and Bloody Good Horror stops by to play a round of Monster Kid Radio's Classic Five.

Dr. Gangrene - http://drgangrene.com/

Larry Underwood on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Larry-Underwood/e/B00AWQDOQY/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1374462787&sr=1-2-ent

Bloody Good Horror - http://www.bloodygoodhorror.com/bgh/

1951 Down Place - http://www.1951downplace.com/

The opening and closing song "John Agar Rules" (from the album Graveland) appears with permission of The Dead Elvi - http://www.deadelvi.com/

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Monster Kid Radio #017 - Dr. Gangrene and Tarantula

Dr. Gangrene, aka Larry Underwood, is a big fan of a movie about a big spider - Tarantula (dir. Jack Arnold) - but, let's be honest. As wonderful as the giant tarantula is, John Agar steals the show. Larry and Derek talk about this Universal classic big bug movie, dip into the plot, talk about the representation of women's roles, and take a science lesson or two.

Dr. Gangrene - http://drgangrene.com/

Larry Underwood on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Larry-Underwood/e/B00AWQDOQY/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1374462787&sr=1-2-ent

The opening and closing song "John Agar Rules" (from the album Graveland) appears with permission of The Dead Elvi - http://www.deadelvi.com/

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Monster Kid Radio #016 - Derek and Joe Meet Abbott and Costello and Frankenstein

Abbott and Costello aren't the only ones to meet Frankenstein (or Dracula or the Wolf-Man) in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (dir. Charles Barton), and Derek and Joe talk about the two leading ladies and some leading man type running around with the boys and the monsters in this film. After their chat, Derek reminds listeners of the create-the-promo contest in which you hae an opportunity to win a blu-ray of White Zombie.

The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones - https://www.facebook.com/furtheradventuresofindianajones/

The IndyCast - http://theindycast.com/

The opening and closing song "Footprint" (from the album Activate!) appears with permission of Retroactive Gamma Rays - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Retroactive-Gamma-Rays/154156214597217/ - http://www.reverbnation.com/retroactivegammarays

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Monster Kid Radio #015 - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein and Joe Stuber

Before Monster Kid Radio's launch, Derek collected a number of recordings for future episodes of the show, and for the very first recording session, he invited Joe Stuber (The IndyCast & The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones) to chat about one of his favorite movies. Not only did Joe bring ONE of his favorite monster movies, he brought his ALL-TIME FAVORITE comedy -Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (dir. Charles Barton). Derek and Joe talk about how Lou and Bud got involved with the monsters, where the film fits into the greater Univeral movie monster filmogrpahy, and how it affected them as young monster kids.

The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones - https://www.facebook.com/furtheradventuresofindianajones/

The IndyCast - http://theindycast.com/

The opening and closing song "Avast Ye!" (from the album Activate!) appears with permission of Retroactive Gamma Rays - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Retroactive-Gamma-Rays/154156214597217/ - http://www.reverbnation.com/retroactivegammarays

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Monster Kid Radio #014 - 20 Million Miles to Edward J. Russell

We wind down our Harryhausen series with Part Two of our chat with author Edward J. Russell about 1957's 20 Million Miles to Earth (dir. Nathan Juran). Not only do we talk about the Ymir and the life Harryhausen breathed into his creation, we also dip into the Sinbad films and talk about the difference between the adventure movies and the monster movies. Also, Derek talks about a movie he recently watched - The Headless Ghost (dir. Peter Graham Scott) - and announces a contest in which you can win a Blu-ray!

The Dead Infested - http://thedeadinfested.com/

Stephen D. Sullivan's Daikaiju Attack - http://stephendsullivan.com/wordpress/books/daikaiju-attack/

The opening and closing song "Zombie Harem" (from the album Phase 2) appears with permission of Daikaiju - http://www.daikaiju.net/

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Monster Kid Radio #013 - 20 Million Miles to Earth . . . and Edward J. Russell

Our Harryhausen series comes to an end with this week's episodes focussing on the 1957 film 20 Million Miles to Earth (dir. Nathan Juran). Author Edward J. Russell picked the movie this week, and we spend Part One of our chat talking about the movie itself and how the Ymir was a part of his childhood.

The Dead Infested - http://thedeadinfested.com/

The opening and closing song "Escape From Nebula M Spacehunter" (from the album Phase 2) appears with permission of Daikaiju - http://www.daikaiju.net/



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Monster Kid Radio #012 - Earth vs. The Flying Saucers vs. Scott Morris Part 2 and Eegah!

Our discussion with Scott Morris about Earth vs. The Flying Saucers (dir. Fred F. Sears) continues as he and Derek talk about the influence the film had on other movies, as well as a movie that might have influenced EvTFS. Also, Monster Kid Radio crashed Eegah (dir. Arch Hall, Sr.) at The Joy Cinema and Pub this past Wednesday. Two Monster Kid Radio listeners - Ray and Tom - share their Eegah experience, and during the movie, Derek snuck out for a quick Classic Five game with Jeff, the owner of the Joy. (The B-Movie Cast also just covered Earth vs. The Flying Saucers ths past Sunday with former Monster Kid Radio guest Stephen D. Sullivan, so make sure you go check that out, too!)

The Joy Cinema and Pub - http://www.thejoycinema.com/

Disney, Indiana - http://disneyindiana.com/

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Monster Kid Radio #011 - Earth vs. The Flying Saucers vs. Scott Morris, Part 1

Week Two of Monster Kid Radio's Ray Harryhausen series continues when guest Scott Morris picks Earth vs. The Flying Saucers (dir. Fred F. Sears). Scott Morris is a podcaster (Disney, Indiana & 1951 Down Place) and longtime "star kid," and took some time away form his Disney duties to talk about this Harryhausen classic, his own introduction to the classic science fiction movies, and how he finds a way to feed his stomach and his love of science fiction at the same time at Walt Disney World. (The B-Movie Cast also just covered Earth vs. The Flying Saucers ths past Sunday with former Monster Kid Radio guest Stephen D. Sullivan, so make sure you go check that out, too!)

This week marks the passing of one of the best horror hosts around. Not only did he have an impact on Scott, but on countless other star and monster kids. Rest In Peace, Sammy Terry.

The Joy Cinema and Pub - http://www.thejoycinema.com/

Disney, Indiana - http://disneyindiana.com/

Disney, Indiana #95 features the loop from the Sci-Fi Diner - http://disneyindiana.com/?p=1245

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