Midwest Monsters

Midwest Monsters Episode 251 - Space Invaders! A Roundtable Discussion

A few years ago, we had a discussion on alien encounter movies but we always planned to widen the scope with looking at alien invasion movies. Well now is that time, so join us as we discuss the different eras of alien invasion cinema, what makes these movies work and some of the better offerings over the years. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 250 - The Psycho Franchise

Over a decade ago we started talking horror movies in front of microphones and somehow, we have now made it to our 250^th episode! So, join the party with us and listen in as we discuss the 4 Psycho movies with Anthony Perkins and some of the surprising reactions we had with them. The Psycho franchise is always ripe for discovery with fans who have summarily dismissed them for besmirching a classic IP, so consider this episode the perfect introduction if you are new to the sequels. Lastly, we are proud to have had our podcast journey reach this far, so thank you dear listeners for joining us along the way. We hope you enjoy going a little mad with us on this episode now. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and our blog!

Midwest Monsters Episode 249 - The Monster Mash 61

New mash episode is now available and this time we are discussing: "The Lair of the White Worm" (1988 - Grizz), "Gojira" (1954 - Vinny) and  "The Wolf of Snow Hollow" (2020 - Professor). Join us for an interesting discussion on diverse films- available now on itunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 248 - Top 10s - The 2000s

We are back to rank more favorites by decade and this time it is the 2000's. Listen in to hear what impacted us heavily and what has aged well for us. Available now on itunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 247 - Elvira

Join us as we discuss Cassandra Peterson, her career, fascinating journey and her iconic, beloved Elvira character. Available now on itunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 246 – The Silent Night Deadly Night Franchise

‘Tis the season for spending time with friends and of course watching some seasonal horror! So before we take a short break for the holidays we are enjoying both on this Midwest Monsters Family Christmas episode, as we tackle the “Silent Night, Deadly Night” Franchise with good friends of the show Jason “ the McRib” McCullough and Brent “They’re Coming To Get You” Terhune. This episode is now available on itunes, podbean and our blog. We will return with new episodes again on February 1^st but until then, we are wishing you safe and happy holidays. Thanks for listening and we will see you in 2024!

Midwest Monsters Episode 245 - The Monster Mash 60

It may be Christmas season but its business as usual here with us! We are back with another Monster Mash and this time we are looking at “Ed Wood” (1994 – Vinny), “Barbarian” (2022 – Grizz) and “The Masque of the Red Death” (1964 – Professor). Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog.  Thanks for listening!

 

Midwest Monsters Episode 244 - Horror Documentaries 6

We are back with our next installment of Horror Documentaries and this time we are talking about “Haunters” (2014 – Grizz), “Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster” (2022 – Professor) and “At the Drive-In” (2017 – Vinny). Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 243 - Top Tens: The 1950s

Halloween is over but for most of us the season never really ends, so join us as we continue our new top 10 series where we are picking our favorites by decade. This time we are talking about the finest offerings from a decade full of atomic horror, William Castle, Vincent Price, creatures and Roger Corman – the 1950s! We hope you all are enjoying this theme as much as we are! Available now on itunes, podbean and our blog.

Midwest Monsters Episode 242 - Monsterpiece Theater 6

As we hit the midway point of October, join us as we discuss two beloved classics in Peter Jackson’s “Dead Alive” (1992) and John Carpenter’s “The Fog” (1980). Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks as always for listening and Happy Halloween!