Midwest Monsters

Midwest Monsters Episode 193 - Back to School: College Campus Horror

As summer draws to a close it’s time to start packing in to the dorms and off-campus housing for a year of Academia, youthful hijinks and of course masked killers, vampires, botched scientific creations and a whole host of other cinematic threats! Join us as we discuss campus horror movies over the years for better and for worse and what fuels this sub-genre. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 192 - Aquatic Horror - A Roundtable Discussion

While summer is nearing it's end, we are not quite there yet! So before we rush forward to get out the Halloween decorations, there is still some festive fun to be had now. On this episode we are heading into dangerous waters with a discussion on aquatic horrors but even more specifically from a natural angle, namely animal attack movies. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 191 - Horror Documentaries III

On this episode we are jumping back into more genre documentaries and this time we are taking a look at "The Wolfman's Got Nards" (2018 - Toddy), "Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini"(2015- Vinny), "Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist"(2019 - Professor) and "Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror" (2019 - Grizz). Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 190 - True Crime 12 - The Clutter Family Murders and In Cold Blood

It’s time for another true crime episode and this time we’re covering the tragic Clutter family murders, Truman Capote’s subsequent, groundbreaking true crime novel "In Cold Blood" and it’s immediate adaptation. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 189 - Horror Comedies

Join us as we revisit the topic of the beloved but tricky horror-comedy and some of the best offerings over the years. As a special bonus you'll experience the horror and comedy of listening to the rarely drunk Professor on this episode, who will be back sober and prepared next time. Available now on iTunes, Podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 188 - Reunited - A Post-Quarantine Conversation

We've returned not only with a new episode but also to recording together in-person again! Join us for a rare break from our usual schtick of all things scary, as we reflect on the past year of unique experiences, the highs and the lows and plenty in-between . Rest assured we will be back to our horror banter next episode but we thought it would be nice to switch it up a bit during these odd times. As a bonus you get to hear the Professor sauced which happens less than leap years do. Available now on iTunes, Podbean and our blog and as always, thanks for listening! 

Midwest Monsters Episode 187 - The Monster Mash 52

WE ARE BACK not only with a new mash episode but also recording together in person for the first time in over a year! Join us we take a look at "The Monster Club" (1981 - Vinny), "The Night Flier" (1997-Professor), "Mountaintop Motel Massacre"(1983 - Grizz) and "Freaky (2020-Toddy). We hope you enjoy and as always, thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 186 - The Blair Witch Franchise

A low budget indie that turned record setting profit, spawned a franchise and became a phenomenon that leapt in the American zeitgeist; “The Blair Witch Project”, for better or for worse, was a watershed moment for the future of genre filmmaking. Join us as we take a look at the highs and lows of the “The Blair Witch” trilogy. New episode is available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 185 - A Year in Horror: 1981

1981 was a gigantic year for horror with offerings from iconic directors, singular classics, thriving franchises and many now-beloved sub genres; all thriving alongside each other. Join us as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of a banner year for horror with this round table discussion. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 184 - True Crime 11 - Richard Ramirez

We’re back with another True Crime episode and this time we are taking a look at Richard Ramirez aka “The Night Stalker” and the 1989 TV Movie “Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker”. Ramirez’s reign of terror crippled Los Angeles in 1984 & 1985 as he slipped into homes in the middle of the night, with no deed too vile for him. Join us as we comb through this notorious case and this movie to compare the facts against the depiction. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!