Midwest Monsters

Midwest Monsters Episode 225 - The Phantasm Franchise

Greetings listeners! We have returned after a small break and are kicking off our slate of 2023 episodes with a revisit to the unique franchise Phantasm. Even better, standup comedian and fellow horror enthusiast Brent Terhune has joined us for some episodes and boyyyyy did we have fun! We first covered the Phantasm movies on this show over 8 years ago, so on this go-around we've got numerous new perspectives and voices to add to the conversation on what has proved to be some challenging and unique films. We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks as always for listening.  Available now on itunes, podbean and our blog!

Midwest Monsters Episode 224 - Demons 1 & 2

We are squeezing in one more episode before a short holiday break and this time it's "Demons" and "Demons 2"! Directed and Produced by Italian Genre Royalty in Lamberto Bava (Director) and Dario Argento (Producer), both films are aimed at entertaining first with heavy sfx work and jam-packed soundtracks of the era. Listen in as we discuss what makes these films a little different from their peers and what makes them work in general. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Midwest Monsters Episode 223 - Kindertrauma

Join the guys as they look at horror through a little different lens; their youthful experiences! On this episode we are taking a look at what cinematically scared us as kids but wasn't necessarily intended to. This frequent childhood experience gave us a nice vehicle to step outside the usual genre fare and chat up some different types of movies. We hope you enjoy and always thank you for listening! Available now on iTunes, mixcloud and our blog.

Midwest Monsters Episode 222 - Scariest Moments

Sometimes all it takes is one perfectly crafted scare to cement a movie’s legacy and so on this episode we are discussing some of cinema’s scariest moments. Join us won’t you? Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 221 - Monsterpiece Theatre 4

Halloween has come and gone on the calendar but not with you and not with us! Join us as we jump into two more beloved favorites with  “The Burbs” and “The Frighteners” on this newest installment of Monsterpiece theatre. Available now on iTunes, podbean a door blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 220 - The Monster Mash 57

We hope your seasonal watch-list has already impressive so far but let us throw out 4 more for you as we take a look at "Cottage Country"(2013-Grizz), "Glorious"(2022 - Toddy), "Magic (1978-Vinny) and "God Told Me To (1975-Professor) on this newest installment of the Monster Mash. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening and Happy Halloween!

Midwest Monsters Episode 219 - The Children of the Corn Franchise

Let us be the first to wish you a happy October and Halloween season! Our favorite franchise specialist Jason (the McRib) McCullough joins us again for another big franchise and this time its to harvest the best and the worst that the Children of the Corn Franchise has to offer. Originating from a Stephen King short story, COTC spawned a franchise of 10+ movies over the years and we have watched them all. Seriously. So don't be an outlander and instead get your favorite autumnal beverage and gather 'round to listen all about he who walks behind the rows, wont you? Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Episode 218 - Monsterpiece Theatre 3

As we ease into our favorite time of year, its time to take a look at a couple more beloved classics in "The Lost Boys" and "They Live". Each film has continued to gain new fans over the years, as both masterfully pull from classic themes but with a modern anti-authority spin. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 217 - True Crime 15 - The West Memphis 3 and ”Devil’s Knot”

We are back loyal listeners and this time we are jumping into another true crime case and movie. On this episode we are taking a look at the somber and infuriating case of the Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills, the West Memphis Three and the 2013 film "Devil's Knot". We explore the unique elements of this case like our personal  participation in the case in the past, meeting a key player in it, the extensive documentaries and much, much more. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks as always for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 216 - Aquatic Horror II: Creature Features - A Roundtable Discussion

As Summer wraps up with these dog days of Summer underway, we've got time to get back in the water one more time this year. Join us as we head back to another roundtable discussion on Aquatic horror and this time we are focusing on aquatic creature features! Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog.