Midwest Monsters

Midwest Monsters Episode 273 – Creator Spotlight – An Interview with Brian Blair of Pumpkin Pulp

Dear listeners, we hope you are enjoying your summer and we thank you for sticking with us as we navigate a busy chapter that has challenged our schedules! While we are not back on track yet, we do like to keep checking when possible and this time we have a discussion with Brian Blair. Brian runs Pumpkin Pulp where he makes incredible masks and an array of other fun items to scoop up in his store or online. Brian also runs a haunt and stays busy with plenty of other side projects as well, which often touch the film and music industries. Join us, as we discuss his history with horror movies, how he arrived at his profession, and lots more. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 272 – Horror Host Spotlight – An Interview with Dr. Gangrene

Listeners we are back with a new episode and some fun company this time! Join in as Grizzly Abner and Venomous Vinny have a fun conversation with Tennessee-based horror host Dr Gangrene! Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 271 - True Crime 20 - The Wonderland Murders

Dear listeners, lend us your ears for another trip into real life horror with another true crime episode. We are looking at the seedy “Wonderland Murders” this time, aka “The Four on the Floor” and the movie “Wonderland” (2003). John Holmes at one time was a mega star of the golden age era of adult films but eventually found himself an addict and wrapped up in the underbelly of Los Angeles. Listen in as we discuss the film and this case of desperation, savagery, and the juxtaposition of the high society of Los Angeles against the street tough world of drugs and crime. Available now on spotify, apple podcasts and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 270 - Top 10s - The 1970s

We are back to rank our last decade and we saved arguably the toughest for last. The 1970s were a transformative decade for film, especially the horror genre. Whether big budget blockbusters or seminal indie terrors, the 1970s delivered copious amounts of memorable horror for moviegoers. Listen in as we have a great time digging into this fun topic. Available now on spotify, apple podcasts and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 269 - The Candyman Franchise

It has been nearly a decade since we talked about the Candyman franchise and a lot has changed since then, so we decided it was time to revisit the classic film and the small franchise that it birthed. Available now on spotify, apple podcasts and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 268 - The Top 5s - 1920s & 2020s

Your favorite cohosts are back together in-person and we’re doing some more rankings by the decade. On this episode we did a hybrid of the 20s and….the 20s, so listen in as we pick 5 from the 1920s and then 5 from the 2020s. Available now on spotify, apple podcasts and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 267 - The Monster Mash 65

We are back with a new episode and this time we are looking at “The City of the Dead” (1960-Vinny), “Consecration” (2023- Grizz) and “Evilspeak” (1981-Professor). Dear listeners, as we navigate busy 2025 schedules, we will continue to check in with random episodes when possible. As always, we appreciate your support and thank you for listening! This new episode is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and our blog.

Midwest Monsters Episode 266 - The Monster Mash 64

Surprise dear listeners! Although we are not quite back on our usual schedule, after a brief break, we are at least back with a new episode today. Join us as we jump into another Mash episode and this time we are talking about “Wind Chill” (2007 – Professor), “Werewolves Within” (2021 – Grizz) and “Godzilla Minus One” (2023 – Vinny). Bear with us as we navigate a brief but busy winter schedule, as we look forward to a new year of new episodes for you! Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks as always for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 265 - Horror for the Holidays - A Roundtable Discussion

As another year comes to a close, we are taking some time to have a festive look back at Holiday horrors. Listen in as we have a roundtable discussion on some Thanksgiving and yuletide terror, the highs and lows and some of our personal favorites. Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!

We will be on a Holiday break into 2025 now, so let us now wish you a safe and happy holiday season dear listeners!

Midwest Monsters Episode 264 - Top 10s - The 1940s

Halloween season has come to an end but the hobby never stops, so join us now as we rank our favorite movies of the 1940s! The 1940s boomed with Horror offerings as franchises grew, while prestige and poverty row studios alike both got in on the party as well.  Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!