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!
The Midwest Monsters
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Saturday, May 31, 2025
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!
Friday, May 16, 2025
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” 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!
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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!
Monday, April 14, 2025
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!
Monday, March 31, 2025
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!
Friday, February 28, 2025
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.