Bride of Monster Kid Radio

Derek M. Koch
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Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, John Agar . . . these are the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio, the Rondo Award-winning podcast celebrating the classic, and sometimes not-co-classic, genre cinema of yesteryear. Your host Derek M. Koch is joined by a special guest each episode to talk about a favorite monster movie; favorite classic actor, actress, or director; or a topic relevant to monster kids of all ages. Framed by mostly-spooky surf music, every episode of Monster Kid Radio is your weekly escape to the monster kid playground.

  1. 1d ago

    Gorath with Bryan Clark

    KaiJuly 2026 continues as author/podcaster Bryan Clark joins Derek to discuss Gorath (dir. Ishirō Honda). Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (Ultraman Taro)! Voicemail: (360) 524-2484 Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - http://youtube.com/monsterkidradio Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-study-group/id1526013554 Small Town Monsters - https://www.smalltownmonsters.com Follow Bryan Clark Attack of the Killer Podcast - http://www.attackofthekillerpodcast.com Bryan Clark's Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bryan-Clark/author/B000AP9BC8 Classic Horror Film Board - https://classichorrorfilmboard.com/ Executive Producer - https://www.podcascadia.com/ Deth Designs - https://dethdesigns.bigcartel.com/ Kaiju t-shirts by Monster Kid Radio https://www.teepublic.com/stores/monsterkidradio/albums/526275-kaiju Sin Tabla appears courtesy of Systilus https://systilus.bandcamp.com/ Bride of Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Bride of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License. You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Merchant, Mail Order Zombie, Deth Writer, and more at www.teamdeth.com. Please rate and review Bride of Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Next time on Bride of Monster Kid Radio: Follow us on Patreon to find out!

    Gorath with Bryan Clark

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

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  3. Jul 14

    Beth and Derek and Colossal

    KaiJuly 2026 continues as Beth and Derek discuss 2016's Colossal (dir. Nacho Vigalondo). Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (Ultraman Taro)! Voicemail: (360) 524-2484 Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - http://youtube.com/monsterkidradio Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-study-group/id1526013554 Small Town Monsters - https://www.smalltownmonsters.com Gathering of the Ghouls - https://gatheringoftheghouls.com/ Classic Horror Film Board - https://classichorrorfilmboard.com/ Executive Producer - https://www.podcascadia.com/ Deth Designs - https://dethdesigns.bigcartel.com/ Kaiju t-shirts by Monster Kid Radio https://www.teepublic.com/stores/monsterkidradio/albums/526275-kaiju Sin Tabla appears courtesy of Systilus https://systilus.bandcamp.com/ Bride of Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Bride of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License. You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Merchant, Mail Order Zombie, Deth Writer, and more at www.teamdeth.com. Please rate and review Bride of Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Next time on Bride of Monster Kid Radio: Follow us on Patreon to find out!

    Beth and Derek and Colossal

  4. Jul 6

    Godzilla vs. Hedorah Roundtable

    We're kicking off KaiJuly 2026 with a Godzilla vs. Hedorah (dir. Yoshimitsu Banno) roundtable with Beth, Matt, Jeff, and Derek! Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (Ultraman Taro) and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland! Voicemail: (360) 524-2484 Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - http://youtube.com/monsterkidradio Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-study-group/id1526013554 Small Town Monsters - https://www.smalltownmonsters.com Gathering of the Ghouls - https://gatheringoftheghouls.com/ Cosmic Monkey Comics - https://cosmicmonkeycomics.com/ Academy Theater - https://www.academytheaterpdx.com/ Classic Horror Film Board - https://classichorrorfilmboard.com/ Executive Producer - https://www.podcascadia.com/ Deth Designs - https://dethdesigns.bigcartel.com/ When Earth Orbits Into a Nightmare ("When Earth Orbits Into a Nightmare") appears courtesy of Chiff Chaffs https://chiffchaffsband.bandcamp.com/ https://www.chiffchaffs.com/ Bride of Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Bride of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License. You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Merchant, Mail Order Zombie, Deth Writer, and more at www.teamdeth.com. Please rate and review Bride of Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Next time on Bride of Monster Kid Radio: Follow us on Patreon to find out!

    Godzilla vs. Hedorah Roundtable

  5. Jun 29

    Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter Meets Steve Turek

    Derek teamed up with Steve Turek from the DieCast Movie Podcast this week. They discussed Billy the Kid vs. Dracula on Steve's show, and over here on Bride of Monster Kid Radio, they tackle Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (dir. William Beaudine)! Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (Ultraman Taro)! Voicemail: (360) 524-2484 Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - http://youtube.com/monsterkidradio Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-study-group/id1526013554 Small Town Monsters - https://www.smalltownmonsters.com Follow Steve Turek Download the DieCast Movie Podcast from your favorite podcast directory! Gathering of the Ghouls - https://gatheringoftheghouls.com/ Godzilla vs. Hedorah at Portland's Academy Theater - https://www.academytheaterpdx.com/movies/279974-godzilla-vs-hedorah-1971/ The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (in 35mm) at Portland's Hollywood Theatre - https://hollywoodtheatre.org/show/the-beast-from-20000-fathoms-in-35mm/ Classic Horror Film Board - https://classichorrorfilmboard.com/ Executive Producer - https://www.podcascadia.com/ Deth Designs - https://dethdesigns.bigcartel.com/ Plan 9: MDQ appears courtesy of Intergalactic Surfers https://intergalacticsurfers.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/intergalacticsurfers Bride of Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Bride of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License. You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Merchant, Mail Order Zombie, Deth Writer, and more at www.teamdeth.com. Please rate and review Bride of Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Next time on Bride of Monster Kid Radio: Follow us on Patreon to find out!

    Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter Meets Steve Turek

  6. Jun 22

    Bride of Monster Kid Radio #081 - Derek and Matt and Werewolves and Flying Saucers

    It's a Fred F. Sears Double Feature when Matt and Derek discuss Earth vs. The Flying Saucers and The Werewolf! Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (Ultraman Taro)! Voicemail: (360) 524-2484 Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - http://youtube.com/monsterkidradio Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-study-group/id1526013554 Small Town Monsters - https://www.smalltownmonsters.com Gathering of the Ghouls - https://gatheringoftheghouls.com/ Godzilla vs. Hedorah at Portland's Academy Theater - https://www.academytheaterpdx.com/movies/279974-godzilla-vs-hedorah-1971/ The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (in 35mm) at Portland's Hollywood Theatre - https://hollywoodtheatre.org/show/the-beast-from-20000-fathoms-in-35mm/ Classic Horror Film Board - https://classichorrorfilmboard.com/ Executive Producer - https://www.podcascadia.com/ Deth Designs - https://dethdesigns.bigcartel.com/ Go With the Swell ("Surf Music for Non-Swimmers") appears courtesy of Agent Flipper https://agentflipper.bandcamp.com/ https://www.agentflipper.com/ Bride of Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Bride of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License. You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Merchant, Mail Order Zombie, Deth Writer, and more at www.teamdeth.com. Please rate and review Bride of Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Next time on Bride of Monster Kid Radio: Follow us on Patreon to find out!

    Bride of Monster Kid Radio #081 - Derek and Matt and Werewolves and Flying Saucers

  7. Jun 15

    The Devil Bat with Dr. John DeGarmo

    Bela Lugosi is one of the most important figures in classic horror, no doubt. Is The Devil Bat (dir. Jean Yarbrough) one of the most important films? Listen to Derek and John DeGarmo to find out! Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (Ultraman Taro)! Voicemail: (360) 524-2484 Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - http://youtube.com/monsterkidradio Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-study-group/id1526013554 Small Town Monsters - https://www.smalltownmonsters.com Follow Dr. John DeGarmoFoster Care Institute Dr. John DeGarmo - https://www.drjohndegarmofostercare.com/ Gathering of the Ghouls - https://gatheringoftheghouls.com/ Classic Horror Film Board - https://classichorrorfilmboard.com/ Executive Producer - https://www.podcascadia.com/ Deth Designs - https://dethdesigns.bigcartel.com/ Further Down The Surf ("Trve Kvlt Svrf 2026") appears courtesy of The Vacuumoids https://thevacuumoids.bandcamp.com/ Bride of Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Bride of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License. You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Merchant, Mail Order Zombie, Deth Writer, and more at www.teamdeth.com. Please rate and review Bride of Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Next time on Bride of Monster Kid Radio: Follow us on Patreon to find out!

    The Devil Bat with Dr. John DeGarmo

  8. Jun 12

    A Monster Kid at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026

    Did Derek survive the interviews, the panels, and the wrestling of Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026? Listen to find out! Plus Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (Ultraman Taro)! Voicemail: (360) 524-2484 Email: monsterkidradio@gmail.com Monster Kid Radio on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/monsterkidradio Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - http://youtube.com/monsterkidradio Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-study-group/id1526013554 Small Town Monsters - https://www.smalltownmonsters.com Chris Rybskihttps://www.instagram.com/chrisrybskiart/ https://rybskiart.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chrisrybskiart/ Michael Kingson, Headlocked Comicshttps://www.headlockedcomic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/headlockedcomic https://headlockedcomic.bigcartel.com/ Phoenix Fan Fusion - https://www.phoenixfanfusion.com/ Gathering of the Ghouls - https://gatheringoftheghouls.com/ Film Friday: The Lost World (1925) at the Chandler Museum - https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/film-friday-lost-world-1925-chandler-museum Classic Horror Film Board - https://classichorrorfilmboard.com/ Executive Producer - https://www.podcascadia.com/ Deth Designs - https://dethdesigns.bigcartel.com/ Big Wave ("Earth Can Wait") appears courtesy of Planet of the Babes https://planetofthebabes.bandcamp.com/ Bride of Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Bride of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License. You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Merchant, Mail Order Zombie, Deth Writer, and more at www.teamdeth.com. Please rate and review Bride of Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Next time on Bride of Monster Kid Radio: Follow us on Patreon to find out!

    A Monster Kid at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026
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Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, John Agar . . . these are the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio, the Rondo Award-winning podcast celebrating the classic, and sometimes not-co-classic, genre cinema of yesteryear. Your host Derek M. Koch is joined by a special guest each episode to talk about a favorite monster movie; favorite classic actor, actress, or director; or a topic relevant to monster kids of all ages. Framed by mostly-spooky surf music, every episode of Monster Kid Radio is your weekly escape to the monster kid playground.

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  • Creator
    Derek M. Koch
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    803
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Monster Kid Radio LLC, 2013-2025
  • Show Website
    Bride of Monster Kid Radio

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