CARNOSAUR KNOWLEDGE: A GUIDE TO FILMMAKING WITH ADAM SIMON!!! monsterpartytv 2026-09-21 | CARNOSAUR KNOWLEDGE: A GUIDE TO FILMMAKING WITH ADAM SIMON!!!
TOXIC FANDOM!!! With KEN DALY! monsterpartytv 2025-10-01 | MONSTER PARTY WANTS EVERYONE TO THE CALM THE F**K DOWN! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, wave an olive branch to all those monstrous malcontents of the nerdverse! It’s time to lower the temperature of the raging dumpster fire that is… TOXIC FANDOM!!! To most genre enthusiasts, the love of science fiction, horror, and fantasy is a unifying force that brings all of us oddballs together. A special club where everyone is welcome, so long as you don’t act like a jerk. So why are there suddenly so many jerks? Since when is simply having an opinion or preference about a movie or TV series a cause for picking a fight? Is social media to blame? Or the current cultural climate? Are these jerks really genre fans at all, or just a bunch of internet trolls who have nothing better to do than make personal attacks about your love for Star Wars: The Acolyte or the latest incarnation of Doctor Who? In this hard-hitting episode, we’ll examine some of the factors that may contribute to the current toxic fandom epidemic, and suggest healthier ways of dealing with folks who may not love the stuff you love in the same way that you do. But why listen to us? Well, after more than 300 episodes and a sizeable amount of bickering, the hosts of MONSTER PARTY are still great friends. And Cthulhu knows, if we can do it, so can you! Joining us for this “Can’t we all geek-along?” podcast is a return guest and dear friend, who is kind of an honorary 5th member of the show. He’s an absurdly talented actor, writer, artist, and podcaster, who has lent his talents to such projects as STAN AGAINST EVIL, SUPER ADVENTURE TEAM, MR. SHOW WITH BOB AND DAVID, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, THE KARATE KID, QUINCY M.E., DUCK DODGERS, and NERD POKER! And let us not forget, he was also the man who introduced the world to the greatest culinary inventions of our time: Chicken McNuggets and the Shamrock Shake! Please welcome back, the antidote for toxic fandom... KEN DALY! TO PARAPHRASE THE LEGENDARY PUNK BAND, SHAM 69, “IF THE FANS ARE UNITED, THEN WE’LL NEVER BE DIVIDED!”
TAGLINE TIRADE!!! With MARK PITTA! monsterpartytv 2025-09-17 | MONSTER PARTY GETS BELLICOSE WITH BLURBS! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, experience a description conniption as they revisit a much-loved topic/party game. Just when you thought it was safe to read a movie poster, MONSTER PARTY goes off on a… TAGLINE TIRADE!!! Although the emotional level is high, the rules are still the same. We each take turns offering up taglines from various genre films, and the others have to guess the movie the tagline belongs to. Sound easy? Not so much. Sound fun? You bet your encyclopedic knowledge of film taglines ass! But, don’t expect softballs like “In space… no one can hear you scream,” or “If this one doesn’t scare you, you’re already dead.” This is MONSTER PARTY, and we go deep! Joining us for this scintillating slogan smackdown is a dear friend of MONSTER PARTY and a man who knows his way around a good (or bad) tagline. He’s a turbo-talented comedian, actor, and filmmaker who has appeared in a plethora of movies and TV shows, including HOUSESITTER: THE NIGHT THEY SAVED SEIGFRIED’S BRAIN, MAD ABOUT YOU, DR. KATZ, PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST, 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN, BRAIN DONORS, and TOTALLY HIDDEN VIDEO. For several years, he was the host of KTVU’S MORNINGS ON 2, and his stand-up has been featured on multiple shows, most notably, THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO and JOHNNY CARSON. THAT’S RIGHT, JOHNNY FRIGGIN’ CARSON! Please consider yourself lucky to welcome the great... MARK PITTA! IT'S A TAGLINE TIRADE! JUST THE WAY OLIVER REED INTENDED!
ARE YOU GODZILLA-CURIOUS??? With AARON NEUWIRTH and TERENCE JOHNSON! monsterpartytv 2025-09-14 | JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD pose a question that speaks to monster kids of every generation! We just gotta know… ARE YOU GODZILLA-CURIOUS?Since he first stomped onto the screen in 1954, Godzilla has had a lasting presence in pop culture. Over the decades, he has been portrayed in many different incarnations: embodiment of nuclear devastation, charismatic anti-hero, superhero to children, multi-form menace, and finally… Oscar winner!! And although Godzilla may not be everyone’s cup of sake, there are those chosen elite who see those distinctive back fins and hear that iconic roar, and think, “What makes that kaiju tick?”In this episode, we’ll discuss Godzilla’s unique appeal, the effectiveness of his colorful enemies and allies (Varan, who may not want to listen to this part), and the constantly-changing stylistic choices that delight and enrage his fans. By breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of the various entries in Godzilla’s long filmography, we’ll attempt to shed light on why Godzilla has managed to maintain his worldwide grip on audiences.Take your pick: from the grim symbolism of Gojira, the swinging ’60s space vibe of Invasion of the Astro Monster, the “Afterschool Special” lessons of All Monsters Attack, the mind-blowing weirdness of Godzilla vs. Hedorah, the “everything but the kitchen sink “splendor of Godzilla Vs. Biollante, the big-budget mainstreaming of the Legendary Godzilla series, the Dr. Strangelove satire of Shin Godzilla, or the grounded historical drama of Godzilla Minus One. Whatever your taste, Godzilla's got you covered.Joining us for this audio visit to Monster Island are two very special guests making their MONSTER PARTY debut!First up, we’ve got a celebrated Rotten Tomatoes-Approved film critic, a member of the Hollywood Creative Alliance and the African American Film Critics Association, and a super hardcore Godzilla fan! His work has been featured in VARIETY, WE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, WHY SO BLU, FIRSTSHOWING.NET, BATTLESHIP PRETENSION, SCREEN RANT, THE CODE IS ZEEK, and the podcast, OUT NOW WITH AARON AND ABE.We also have an award-winning filmmaker, who is another Rotten Tomatoes-Approved film critic, a member of the Hollywood Critics Association and the African American Film Critics Association, and the owner of LeNoirAuteur.net! And would you believe, he’s very Godzilla-curious?And fitting to the theme of this episode, our two guests happen to be the hosts of the always entertaining and informative podcast, TWO BLACK GUYS TALK GODZILLA! Please give an atomic breath-warmed welcome to… AARON NEUWIRTH and TERENCE JOHNSON!DESTROY ALL ILL-CONCEIVED NOTIONS ABOUT GODZILLA! AND GO EASY ON VARAN.
JAWS: 50 YEARS OF FRIGHTS AND BITES!!! With PAT JANKIEWICZ! monsterpartytv 2025-08-20 | JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO LISTEN TO MONSTER PARTY! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD revel in the legacy of a shark named “Bruce.” Get a bucket of chum, and find yourself a bigger boat, as MONSTER PARTY presents… JAWS: 50 YEARS OF FRIGHTS AND BITES!!! In 1975, STEVEN SPIELBERG unleashed a breathtaking thriller that would go on to be one of the highest-grossing motion pictures of all time, ushering in the era of the “blockbuster.” Based on the best-selling book by PETER BENCHLEY, JAWS’ journey from novel to screen was a difficult one. Faced with a malfunctioning shark, precarious ocean conditions, bickering actors, and skyrocketing production costs, Spielberg would rise above these obstacles, turning adversity into ingenuity. And let’s not forget the contribution of JOHN WILLIAMS' legendary score. To this day, can anyone resist humming “Dun Dun Dun Dun” when they hit the pool? After JAWS' initial worldwide success, the film was followed up by several lackluster sequels and copycats. But no matter how hard (or how little) other filmmakers tried, no one was able to capture the magic that made JAWS be considered by many to be one of the few perfect films. And who would have thought that 50 years later, the film they almost pulled the plug on would be the pop culture icon that it is today? Joining us for this monumental maw fest is an accomplished actor, author, journalist, and publicist who is a beloved staple of the monster kid community. He has appeared in such diverse movies and TV shows as IN THE SHADOWS, THE PREY: KARNOCTUS, LAVALANTULA, CHASTITY BITES, BLOOD AND GUTS WITH SCOTT IAN, TIM AND ERIC AWESOME SHOW, GREAT JOB, THE FLINTSTONES, BEETHOVEN’S 2ND, and STAR TREK: VOYAGER. He’s been a long-time contributor for FANGORIA, STARLOG, FILM REVIEW, and DREAD CENTRAL, and is the author of the books THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO COMPANION, BUCK ROGERS IN THE 25TH CENTURY: A TV COMPANION, YOU WOULDN’T LIKE ME WHEN I’M ANGRY: A HULK COMPANION, and the must-have tome for any respectable JAWS fan, JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE: A JAWS COMPANION. Please welcome… PAT JANKIEWICZ! MONSTER PARTY SALUTES THE PHENOMENON OF JAWS! AND THIS TIME… IT’S PERSONAL.
THE SUPERMAN LEGACY!!! With DAN BRERETON! monsterpartytv 2025-08-06 | MONSTER PARTY BRINGS YOU THE ONLY KRYPTO YOU CAN TRUST! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, salute what is arguably the most famous superhero of all time. Join us as we pry open the doors of The Fortress of Solitude to examine the meta-human miracle that is... THE LEGACY OF SUPERMAN! Created in 1933 as a villain by the ill-fated team of writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, Superman made his heroic debut in Action Comics #1 in 1938. Since then, the orphan from the planet Krypton has been the subject of numerous pop culture interpretations, including serials, cartoons, live-action TV series, and major motion pictures. Although these vehicles have been hit and miss, the release of the most recent 2025 film, SUPERMAN, written and directed by JAMES GUNN, sees Superman come full circle back to the tone of his earlier comic book roots. In this episode, MONSTER PARTY dissects what has made Superman retain his universal appeal. Concentrating primarily on his depictions in films and television, we tackle some of the pros and cons of this pop culture icon. How did the Superman radio show lead to the early Kirk Alyn Superman serials of the 40's? What has animation contributed to the Superman mythology? Was the 1950's TV show starring George Reeves an effective portrayal of Supes? What are some of the problems that have plagued various feature film productions? Does the new Superman film stand up to the praise and criticism? And is it possible to make a truly decent superhero interesting? Joining us for this yellow sun-powered yap fest is a man who has had the honor of creating Superman stories for D.C. Comics. He's a friend of the show and a celebrated artist and writer who has lent his talents to such projects as BLACK TERROR, BATMAN: THRILLKILLER, SUPERMAN AND BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD'S FINEST, THE PSYCHO, GIANTKILLER, JLA: SEVEN CASKETS, and his own groundbreaking series, THE NOCTURNALS. Please welcome back, Krypton's favorite son... DAN BRERETON! LOOK! UP IN THE SKY! IS IT A BIRD? IS IT A PLANE? IS IT AN INCREDIBLY HIGH JUMPING LEPUS? NO... IT'S MONSTER PARTY!
MONSTER PARTY: THE 300TH EPISODE!!! WORST MONSTERS STRIKES BACK! monsterpartytv 2025-07-23 | WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT WE COULD DO IT? WE DID!!! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, JAMES GONIS, and MATT WEINHOLD celebrate an astounding anniversary of earth-shattering importance! Behold, the triumphant tricentennial that’s anything but a trifle… MONSTER PARTY: THE 300TH EPISODE!!! WORST MONSTERS STRIKES BACK! From the days of our early (and sweaty) YouTube episodes, to our ongoing podcast series. MONSTER PARTY has happily provided monster kids with the kind of quality entertainment and life coaching they deserve. For over 13 years, we’ve featured a diverse range of guests, including industry professionals, celebrity guests, stand-up comedians, genre experts, a psychotherapist, and even an emergency room physician! It’s been an exciting ride, but it’s only the beginning. Okay, maybe more like the middle. For the 300th episode, we present a look back at some of the things that have made this podcast special! Aside from allowing us to yak about horror, sci-fi, and fantasy, this show has provided unique opportunities to meet our heroes, gain new knowledge from experts, laugh, and make a whole lot of new friends. And speaking of friendship, this landmark episode also gives us a special opportunity to celebrate the genuine love we hosts have for each other. Awwww! Of course, what would a MONSTER PARTY anniversary be without yet another dose of our very first topic... WORST MONSTERS? And we’ve got some doozies! Listen in as we take down alien amateurs, action figure elitists, a crummy Crumb, a dumb Dracula, Gamera goons, Klingon canines, kooky comic creatures, Korean kaiju, moronic muppets, silly Psychos, and more! WE WANT TO THANK ALL THE FRIENDS OF MONSTER PARTY FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. YOU ARE THE DILITHIUM CRYSTALS THAT FUEL THIS STARSHIP. OH, AND CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN THAT REFERENCE TO JAMES?
MONSTERPALOOZA 2025: PART 2!!! monsterpartytv 2025-07-19 | PASADENA WAS SO PETRIFYING... WE CAME BACK FOR MORE!!!JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, present more frightful fun from the Pasadena Convention Center! Don't look behind you because you may discover you are being stalked by... MONSTERPALOOZA 2025: PART 2!!!As our most beloved convention comes to a close, MONSTER PARTY is there to guide you through all the "slay-by-slay" action! Sample another steaming cauldron of fans/friends, horror aficionados, cosplayers, artists, and drop-in celebrity industry professionals like JOE COLWELL (CARNOSAUR, THE SHINING, THE FIRST OMEN), MARK McCRACKEN (PUMPKINHEAD II: BLOOD WINGS, THE OUTER LIMITS, MATINEE), PAUL SCARLATA (KING OF THE HILL, FAMILY GUY, REGULAR SHOW), TOM & MIRANDA FRANCK (JUMBO TITAN X AND THE GREAT ROBOT ARMS RACE!, A DINOSAUR CHRISTMAS, GARADA K7 OWNER), and ALLEN ALVARADO (FLIGHT 29 DOWN, COLD CASE, BLAST FROM THE PAST: THE STORE)! And LOTS more!We also include such MONSTERPALOOZA staples as infuriating movie reviews/attacks, off-topic food banter, heated toy collecting debates, badly acted "surprise" guest intros, premature interview windups, and other delightful nonsense you've come to expect from MONSTER PARTY!Let us remind you that MONSTERPALOOZA is not just a MONSTER PARTY audio event. You really need to be there! So make plans now to attend MONSTERPALOOZA 2026, and come by our booth. We promise you the thrill of your life! That is, if you happen to have a relatively thrill-less life!
JOHN STANLEY’S CELEBRITY ONSLAUGHT!!! monsterpartytv 2025-07-09 | MONSTER PARTY INVADES THE V.I.P. SECTION! A beloved past guest returns to help us rub virtual elbows with some of showbiz’s best and brightest! Lay down the red carpet and brace yourselves as MONSTER PARTY presents… JOHN STANLEY’S CELEBRITY ONSLAUGHT!!! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, have not made a secret of their love for JOHN STANLEY! From 1979 to 1984, John was the host of the San Francisco Bay Area TV series, CREATURE FEATURES, taking over from legendary first host, BOB WILKENS. Since that time, he has gone on to author many books, including several editions of THE CREATURE FEATURES MOVIE GUIDE, THE GANG THAT SHOT UP HOLLYWOOD, THE NOVELS “WORLD WAR III (AKA NAPALM SUNDAY)” AND “BOGART 48,” THE AUTOBOIGRAPHICAL “I WAS A TV HORROR HOST,” and the recent follow-up to that classic tome, “THE CAREER THAT DRIPPED WITH HORROR.” When it comes to films, John directed the love letter to the horror genre, “NIGHTMARE IN BLOOD,” as well as producing many other movies, documentaries, music videos, and shorts. During his time as the host of CREATURE FEATURES and his 33-year stint as an entertainment writer for the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, John Stanley had the dream job of interviewing countless (unless you count them) actors, filmmakers, writers, and other celebrities. We’re talkin’ folks like THE CAST OF STAR WARS, IRWIN ALLEN, RIDLEY SCOTT, LEONARD NIMOY, HARLAN ELLISON, FRANK GORSHIN, STEPHEN KING, JAMES STEWART, CHUCK NORRIS, MAX VON SYDOW, RAY HARRYHAUSEN, NICHOLAS MEYER, ROBERT BLOCH, ROGER CORMAN, CLINT EASTWOOD, CHRISTOPHER LEE, RAY BRADBURY, RODDY MCDOWALL, CHRISTOPHER REEEVE, BRUCE LEE, and MANY more! And needless to say (but hell, we’re gonna say it), John has a treasure trove of up-close and personal anecdotes to share. If you’d like a fantastic sample of some of John Stanley’s classic CREATURE FEATURES interviews, please check out his YouTube channel at: youtube.com/@CreatureFeatures80 LONG LIVE JOHN STANLEY AND CREATURE FEATURES!
MONSTERPALOOZA 2025: PART 1!!! monsterpartytv 2025-06-11 | SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES... TO PASADENA!!! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, return to the hallowed halls of the Pasadena Convention Center for another 3-day round of monstrous merriment! Better schedule your back surgery now because your spine is about to be shattered by... MONSTERPALOOZA 2005: PART 1!!! Our favorite convention strikes back with a vengeance, and MONSTER PARTY is there to talk you through the first two days of it! Once again, we speak to a seemingly endless parade of past guests, loyal fans, old/new friends, industry professionals, and drop-in celebrities! And of course, what would a MONSTERPALOOZA be without the usual petty arguments, "free" gifts, lunch critiques, every joke taken seriously, purchase bragging, seemingly endless Creature From The Black Lagoon references, and other high-octane monster-kid banter? Well... it certainly wouldn't be one with MONSTER PARTY! We know you'll love the first chapter of our Friday/Saturday MONSTERPALOOZA 2025 experience, and have no fear that PART 2 is on its way! You might even say... IT FOLLOWS!!! And if 2014 calls, tell it it's not getting its reference back.
TOPIC FREE-FOR-ALL: SKULL-POCALYPSE!!! With JOHN MATTA & G. CHARLES WRIGHT! monsterpartytv 2025-05-28 | THE SKULL IS BACK! AND WITH LESS MOLD THAN EVER! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD bring back the topic, which is all topics! Can your ill-equipped nerves handle the raw intensity and bone-chilling randomness that is... TOPIC FREE-FOR-ALL: SKULL-POCALYPSE!!! For the uninitiated, let us explain: Like in past TOPIC FREE-FOR-ALL episodes, we all write several concepts for brief nerdy conversations on strips of paper, and place them within the confines of Larry's vintage plastic skull-shaped Halloween candy bucket. Then, we each take turns blindly choosing one of the strips and reading the topic. What follows is a lively and informative discussion, peppered with opportunities for trivia, merriment, and personal potshots. Some of these topics come from unchosen strips from past episodes that suffered water damage from a leak in Larry's garage. Yes, they are literally moldy oldies. But a little mold can't dampen the unbridled excitement these personally crafted argument starters bring. So rain? Go suck on it! Joining us for this cavalcade of categories are not one, but TWO return guests! First up is an acclaimed comedian, writer, producer, and cartoonist who, for years, has been creating celebrated daily cartoons on cocktail napkins for MATTANAPKIN.COM. He's also been the featured guest on many a TOPIC FREE-FOR-ALL. Please welcome back, charisma incarnate... JOHN MATTA! (THE MARTIN SHORT SHOW, DUCK DODGERS, THE EPIC TALES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS, BEWARE THE BATMAN) And we're sure you remember our other guest from the now legendary HORROR & SCI-FI CASTING episode, and his drop-in appearances at MONSTERAPLOOZA! He's a casting director powerhouse who teaches the must-attend G. CHARLES WRIGHT STUDIO AUDITION WORKSHOP, and if you'd like more information about that, go to GCHARLESWRIGHT.COM. Please welcome once again, the delightful and delicious... G. CHARLES WRIGHT! (THAT 70’S SHOW, THE MIDDLE, ANGER MANAGEMENT, LOPEZ VS. LOPEZ, STAN AGAINST EVIL) WILL YOU SURVIVE THE SKULL-POCALYPSE?! AND SHOULD YOU?!
QUOTE JAM 2025!!! With TOM SAWYER! monsterpartytv 2025-05-14 | IT'S OUR PARTY AND WE'LL QUOTE IF WE WANT TO! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, choose their words carefully for one of Monster Party's most beloved games. We're taking the stage for another round of genre film dialogue karaoke that we're calling... QUOTE JAM 2025!!! Once again, the rules are simple: We each take turns reciting a quote from a horror, science fiction, or fantasy film, and the rest of us must guess the movie in question. But trust us, it can be a lot harder than it sounds. Ideally, when we play this game, we do our best to deliver the most dramatic reading our humble acting skills can provide. This can often result in a series of shaky actor impersonations that would make Rich Little cringe. Well, cringe no more Monster Partiers, because in this episode, we have a talent who puts the "impress" in impression. Not only is our guest a gifted improviser and voice actor, but he is also the founder of the historic San Francisco landmark, COBB'S COMEDY CLUB! Please welcome back, the man of a thousand voices... TOM SAWYER! WITH APOLOGIES TO THE MC5... KICK OUT THE QUOTE JAM!
WRITING HORROR WITH RICHARD CHRISTIAN MATHESON!!! monsterpartytv 2025-04-30 | MONSTER PARTY TOASTS A MODERN MASTER OF THE MACABRE! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD sit at the knee of a literary juggernaut to learn the delicate art of spine-tingling storytelling! Join us as we take a creepy crash course in... WRITING HORROR WITH RICHARD CHRISTIAN MATHESON. RC MATHESON started his career in television, working on such legendary shows as THREE'S COMPANY, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, KNIGHT RIDER, THE A-TEAM, QUINCY, M.E., AMAZING STORIES, TALES FROM THE CRYPT, MASTERS OF HORROR, and the Emmy award-winning NIGHTMARES & DREAMSCAPES: FROM THE STORIES OF STEPHEN KING. As a screenwriter and film producer, his credits include the GENE HACKMAN/DAN ACKROYD comedy LOOSE CANNONS, the horror film IT WAITS, STEPHEN KING'S BIG DRIVER, the werewolf thriller FULL ECLIPSE, and the upcoming French production of the classic RICHARD MATHESON story "The Shrinking Man," L 'HOMME QUI RETRECIT. In his literary career, RC Matheson has authored over 100 short psychological horror stories, which have been featured in numerous anthologies and compiled in the collections SCARS AND OTHER DISTINGUISHING MARKS, DYSTOPIA, and the upcoming ZOOPRAXIS. His other works include the suspense novel CREATED BY, and the Hollywood horror novella, THE RITUAL OF ILLUSION. Not only is RICHARD CHRISTIAN MATHESON a brilliant, award-winning writer, but as you might have guessed, he also happens to be the son of legendary genre scribe, RICHARD MATHESON (THE TWILIGHT ZONE, I AM LEGEND, HELL HOUSE). RC shared a unique bond with his father, which may lead you to muse, "Why couldn't he have been my dad?" We know you will enjoy Mr. Matheson's many insights on the creative process, writing for television, finessing screenplays, the art of comedy, utilizing music, navigating the perils of the entertainment industry, and so much more! SO GET TO LISTENING! THE TALENT OF R.C. MATHESON COMPELS YOU!
BOB GURR: TO DISNEY AND BEYOND!!! With FRANK WOODWARD & BOB GURR! monsterpartytv 2025-04-16 | MONSTER PARTY SALUTES THE LIFE AND CAREER OF A CREATIVE VISIONARY! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD celebrate a man who designed many of the most iconic attractions at Disneyland Theme Parks. But as you’ll soon learn, his work and legacy far surpass the gates of The Magic Kingdom. MONSTER PARTY is proud to present… BOB GURR: TO DISNEY AND BEYOND!!! While pursuing a career in car design, Bob got the call from Disney to create ride cars and animatronics for Disneyland. The Autopia cars! The Matterhorn bobsleds! The Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy! The original Disneyland monorail! The internal mechanisms of Abraham Lincoln for Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln! All designed by Bob Gurr! After a long career as an "Imagineer," Bob left Disney to start his own company and bring us the original (and best!) King Kong Encounter for Universal Studios and the sinking pirate ship at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas! In this enlightening and inspirational episode, Bob Gurr sheds light on his early life, artistic style, work ethic, philosophy, and remarkable thirst for knowledge. We also get a slew of surprising anecdotes, including a monorail encounter with the past Vice-President of the United States… RICHARD NIXON! Whatever happened to that guy? For this very special "podfrontation," we are happy to welcome two incredible guests! The first is an award-winning producer, director, and writer, who has brought us such films as MEN IN SUITS, LOVECRAFT: FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN, and the upcoming BOB GURR: LIVING BY DESIGN. Let's hear it for friend of the show... FRANK WOODWARD! Our second guest is the author of such sought-after books as HOW TO DRAW THE CARS OF TOMORROW, DESIGN: JUST FOR FUN, and BOB GURR: LEGENDARY IMAGINEER: LIFE AND TIMES-DISNEY AND BEYOND, and he's currently the host of the YouTube series, THE BOB GURR SHOW! Please welcome... You guessed it... BOB GURR! THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON THE INTERNET IS... MONSTER PARTY!
THE FUTURE OF SUPERHEROES!!! With BRIAN COPELAND! monsterpartytv 2025-04-02 | MONSTER PARTY GETS TIME STONED! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD use THE EYE OF AGAMOTTO to predict the fate of the current trend of meta-human films. It's a cacophony of caped crusading conjecture, presenting the question, "What is ... THE FUTURE OF SUPERHEROES!!!" In this episode, we chronicle the fantastic evolution of screen superheroes from past to present, and what might lie ahead. Expect some mutant level banter about the racist Batman serials of the 1940's, TV offerings including THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, WONDER WOMAN, and THE INCREDIBLE HULK, the lightning in a bottle that was SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, the unrivaled success of the MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE, the hit-but-mostly-miss offerings of the D.C. EXTENDED UNIVERSE, and so much more! But is the world's obsession with superheroes dwindling? Have recent big-budget failures contributed to this "cape fatigue." Will D.C. ever get its superpowered act together? And is the MCU's Phase IV a gamble that will pay off? We're talkin' to you FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS! Graciously helping us tackle these questions is a first-time guest of MONSTER PARTY! He's a critically acclaimed comedian, talk show host, political satirist, actor, podcaster, author, and superhero aficionado, who happens to be great at just about everything. Please welcome... BRIAN COPELAND! (COPELAND'S CORNER, OUTRAGED, SHADOWS OF JUSTICE, NOW BRIAN COPELAND, 7LIVE, THE BUCKET LIST, VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE) AVENGERS ASSEMBLE! OR SHOULD THEY?
GENRE ODDITIES!!! With THE MONSTER PARTY GANG! monsterpartytv 2025-03-19 | NO TOM JONES, SOME THINGS ARE UNUSUAL! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, take a lesson from the recently featured film, INCUBUS, and delve deeper into the fun-filled world of off-beat horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films. So join us, won't you, as we uncover... GENRE ODDITIES! So what is a GENRE ODDITY? Well although there may be some crossover with the CULT FILM category, GENRE ODDITIES push the weirdness a bit further! Whether it's an unusual theme, a troubled production history, or the complete disregard for a mainstream audience, a GENRE ODDITY can often lead you to the question, "How the hell did this thing ever get made?!" If you're intrigued by things like avant-garde animation, handicapped horror, frustrating patience experiments, shelved superhero epics, pretentious horror comedies, A-List auteurs, B-movie bombs, Star Search narrators, post-apocalyptic sitcom dogs, and more... this is the episode you've been waiting for. OH, AND FOR THIS EPISODE, WE'RE SANS GUESTS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO HIGHLIGHT WHAT WE LIKE TO CALL OUR "FRIENDSHIP ODDITIES."
SOUNDTRACKS: THE SONGS!!! With DANIEL SCHWEIGER! monsterpartytv 2025-03-05 | MONSTER PARTY HAS A SONG IN ITS HEART. NOW WE’LL NEVER GET IT BACK IN ITS JAR! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, get their toes a tappin’ for this monstrous music festival of an episode. Follow the bouncing ball as we present… SOUNDTRACKS: THE SONGS!!! Soundtracks are usually remembered for the emotion-evoking melodies that gracefully punctuate the moments of a film. There are many masters of this remarkable craft: Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, John Barry, Lalo Schifrin, Goblin, John Carpenter, Bernard Herrmann, and countless others that only James Gonis could remember. But occasionally, plopped in the middle of all this symphonic pageantry, is an actual song with lyrics that makes us wish for a Karaoke bar strictly for nerds. Get ready for a sinister sing-a-long as we chart the hits from campy sci-fi favorites like The Blob and The Green Slime, bawdy beach films, 70's and 80's horror classics, genre TV shows, classic kaiju films, the world of James Bond, Star Trek and Star Wars, an odd sampling of Jerry Lewis films, and sooooo much more! Helping us DJ this shindig of shocks is a friend of the show, who was our last in-studio guest before COVID 19 screwed everything up. He’s a soundtrack journalist, editor, genre columnist, podcaster, and supervises soundtrack temp tracks for many films. He’s also a really great actor! Please welcome back… DANIEL SCHWEIGER! (FILM MUSIC LIVE, ON THE SCORE, FANGORIA, CINEFANTASTIQUE, HORROR FAN, THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF RECORDS, FILM SCORE MONTHLY, BUBBA HO-TEP, PHANTASM RAVAGER, HAPPY HORROR DAYS, BLOODY BLOODY BIBLE CAMP, PACIFIC BREEZE, HE’S FOR THE STREETS) THIS EPISODE IS SO CATCHY, IT MIGHT JUST RAISE DICK CLARK FROM THE DEAD! HE IS DEAD, RIGHT?
THE TWISTED JOURNEY OF INCUBUS!!! With DAVID J. SCHOW! monsterpartytv 2025-02-12 | MONSTER PARTY TAKES AN ESPERAN-TOUR INTO CINEMATIC OBSCURITY! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD explore the difficult history of a little-known genre film gem. Join us as we embark on... THE TWISTED JOURNEY OF INCUBUS!!! In 1966, members of the creative team behind the groundbreaking science fiction series, THE OUTER LIMITS, gave us an atmospheric horror film whose legacy is so troubled, it was considered by many to be cursed. Written and directed by OUTER LIMITS creator LESLIE STEVENS, shot by ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING cinematographer CONRAD HALL, and starring a pre-STAR TREK WILLIAM SHATNER, INCUBUS also has the distinction of being the first horror film in the language of Esperanto! For those unaware, Esperanto is an artificial language created by L.L. Zamenhof in 1887. But what would possess someone to make a horror film in this relatively unknown tongue? And would this decision jump-start the film's infamous "curse?" Get ready for a fascinating tale that must be heard to be believed. It features murder, suicide, kidnapping, adultery, unnecessary nudity, negligent film preservation, angry Esperantists, even angrier Frenchmen, and an arguably high-riding but amazing toupee. It is also an inspiring tale of the talent, ingenuity, and dedication it took to bring this remarkable work to the screen and the effort that went into the film's re-discovery and preservation. Joining us for this exciting examination of INCUBUS is a man who literally wrote the book on it. He's an award-winning author, screenwriter, and archivist who brought us the MONSTER PARTY "must have" books, THE OUTER LIMITS COMPANION and THE OUTER LIMITS AT 50. He's provided audio commentary for many TV shows and films, (including two for INCUBUS), and most recently penned the definitive history of our featured topic, INCUBUS: INSIDE LESLIE STEVENS' LOST HORROR CLASSIC! Please welcome back, our dear friend... DAVID J. SCHOW! (THE CROW, LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III, CRITTERS 3-4, CREEPSHOW, JOHN CARPENTER’S TALES FOR A HALLOWEEN NIGHT) IF YOU WANT TO BEAT THE INCUBUS CURSE, PICK UP DAVID'S BOOK ON AMAZON amazon.com/dp/B0DS1BCZTL?tag=slcinema-20 OR AT CIMARRONSTREETBOOKS.COM INCUBUS: Inside Leslie Stevens' Lost Horror Classic. OF COURSE, YOU'LL ALSO NEED THE NEW INCUBUS LIMITED 4K BLU-RAY RELEASE BY ARROW VIDEO. YEP, THAT SHOULD DO IT!
WHY ARENT YOU A BIGGER NERD? VOL. 2!!! With DANIELLE KOENIG & KRISTINE KIMMEL! monsterpartytv 2025-01-29 | MONSTER PARTY PRESENTS ANOTHER GEEK INTERVENTION! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD return to a topic they only tackled once before, when their guest was comedian/podcaster, JIMMY PARDO. So, why revisit it now? Because our newest test subjects are pure perfection! Prepare to have at least some of your opinions challenged as we present... WHY AREN'T YOU A BIGGER NERD? VOL. 2!!! It's no secret that the hosts of MONSTER PARTY have an obsessive passion for horror, science fiction, and fantasy. It affects our attitudes, relationships, bank accounts, and most frustratingly, our shelf space. Our love of this stuff is so all-consuming, that we often find it perplexing when we meet people with only a casual interest in genre-related entertainment. Yeah, okay, they "like" it. But why don't they live it?! Joining us to answer these questions are two insanely talented writers, producers, and podcasters, making their MONSTER PARTY debut! They are currently the hosts of the entertaining and informative podcast, HOW TO SURVIVE! WITH DANIELLE & KRISTINE, a show which, needless to say, has never been more needed. Please welcome... DANIELLE KOENIG & KRISTINE KIMMEL! (THE DISH WITH DANIELLE FISCHEL, INVADER ZIM, DARK AIR WITH TERRY CARNATION, POP CULTURED WITH JIMMY PARDO) "SHOULD I BE A BIGGER NERD?" IF YOU HAVE TO ASK... YOU KNOW THE ANSWER!
MONSTER PARTY HOLIDAY MEMORIES!!! monsterpartytv 2024-12-25 | MONSTER PARTY PRESENTS A TANNENBAUM TIME MACHINE! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD summon the ghosts of Christmas past, to relive seasonal stories that will enlarge the Grinchiest of hearts. It's an audio trip down the chimney that we're aptly calling... MONSTER PARTY HOLIDAY MEMORIES!!! This season MONSTER PARTY gives you the gift of our mixed bag of holiday recollections. Gather 'round the "ghoul log," as we reminisce about some of our best and worst presents, waiting to open said presents, surviving family gatherings, traditional stranger danger (yeah, we're talkin' about you shopping mall Santa), cherished ornaments, dangerous decorations, and so much more! So move aside past beloved Christmas presents like STAR WARS toys, G.I. JOE, BIG JIM, and the S.S.P. SMASH UP DERBY. This year all you need under the tree is... MONSTER PARTY!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR FANS AND FRIENDS! YOU ARE OUR CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!
WHO WOULD WIN? VOL. 8: THE WINTER EDITION!!! With JASON LENZI! monsterpartytv 2024-12-11 | MONSTER PARTY WANTS TO DECK YOU IN YOUR HALLS! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD invite you once again to experience a series of cage matches in our audio octagon. But this time, these fights of fancy have a seasonal sting! Can your headphone-bruised cauliflower ears stand the Christmassy carnage that is… WHO WOULD WIN? VOL. 8: THE WINTER EDITION!!! If this is your first time attending a WHO WOULD WIN? event, the rules are quite simple: We choose horror/sci-fi/fantasy characters to enter a room, stage a fictitious battle for their lives and debate who would leave the victor. It’s pretty much the type of game you used to play in the schoolyard, only this one doesn’t leave you with dodgeball-induced internal injuries. We’ve done many of these episodes in the past, and they’re always a ton of fun. But for this round, we decided that the timing necessitated a winter twist. We’re including at least one character from a holiday-themed film, TV show, book, or legend for each of our fictional bouts. Expect an exotic range of fruitcake-fueled fighters plucked from Star Wars, Rankin Bass, Disney Animation, The Peanuts, The Twilight Zone, cult horror, holiday folklore, and more! Who will win? Who will lose? And how do you get elf blood out of a carpet? Joining us to cheer on these winter wonderland warriors, is a return guest who is also a MONSTER PARTY benefactor! He’s a RONDO AWARD-WINNING writer, producer, actor, host, podcaster, and voice artist, who also happens to be the founder of BIF! BANG POW! TOYS! So, if you are a PATREON member who has ever ordered merch, you probably own something he helped create. Please welcome back the non-stop delight that is… JASON LENZI! (POD STALLIONS, PLASTIC SOUL: THE ENTERTAINMENT EARTH POP CULTURE SHOW, A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE, IN SEARCH OF TOMORROW, LIFE AFTER FLASH, CANNONBALL, BANDS REUNITED, BEAT THE GEEKS) YOU GOT TO FIGHT! FOR YOUR RIGHT! FOR HOLLY!!!!
THE WORLD OF H.M. WYNANT!!! With H.M. WYNANT & STEVEN PEROS! monsterpartytv 2024-11-15 | MONSTER PARTY SALUTES A GLORIOUS EIGHT-DECADE CAREER! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, celebrate the works of one of the most talented and prolific character actors of our age. Take a journey with us into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's a signpost up ahead: your next stop... THE WORLD OF H.M. WYNANT!!! H.M Wynant is an actor who, although you may not be familiar with his name, you have probably seen hundreds of times. He has an IMDB bursting list of credits and has appeared in almost every radio, stage, television, and film genre. His massive resume features numerous westerns including BONANZA, WAGON TRAIN, MAVERICK, SHOTGUN SLADE, and THE BIG VALLEY, popular dramas like PERRY MASON, 77 SUNSET STRIP, THE ROCKFORD FILES, QUINCY, DALLAS, and THE WEST WING, the spy shows I SPY, THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E., MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, and GET SMART, and even the somewhat controversial WWII comedy, HOGAN'S HEROES. Yes, he almost sent Colonel Klink to the Russian Front! Wynant has also worked with a veritable "who's who" of Hollywood legends including Charles Bronson, John Carradine, Clint Eastwood, Errol Flynn, Samuel Fuller, Clark Gable Katharine Hepburn, Burt Lancaster, Bruce Lee, Sal Mineo, Laurence Olivier, Elvis Presley, Phil Silvers, Rod Steiger, and a whole "Walk of Fame" more! So you better believe he has some stories to share! But this is MONSTER PARTY, and what guest would be worth his salt with a slew of genre credits? Wynant drove Ricardo Montalban to suicide in CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, managed to keep a plane in the air while battling supernatural forces in THE HORROR AT 37,000 FEET, helped Mr. Freeze (Eli Wallach) take on The Caped Crusader in the 60's BATMAN TV series, and infamously freed The Devil to wreak havoc in the world in the classic episode of THE TWILIGHT ZONE, THE HOWLING MAN. Providing us entry into THE WORLD OF H.M. WYNANT is a past guest with an amazing resume of his own. He's an acclaimed author, playwright, graphic novelist, screenwriter, and film director, who happens to have written the definitive Wynant biography, H.M. WYNANT: YOU MUST BELIEVE! Please welcome back... STEVEN PEROS! (THE CAT'S MEOW, FOOTPRINTS (with H.M. Wynant), THE UNDYING, STOKER & WELLS: ORDER OF THE GOLDEN DAWN, GIANT BUG CINEMA, GIANT BEAST CINEMA) SO GRAB HOLD OF YOUR "STAFF OF TRUTH" AND GET TO LISTENING!
HALLOWEEN HYSTERIA!!! With DANA GOULD! monsterpartytv 2024-10-30 | MONSTER PARTY IS HIGH ON BEN COOPER MASK FUMES! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, celebrate their favorite holiday with another tomb-burner of an event! Hang that crappy spiderweb stuff, and put the giant Home Depot skeleton on the front lawn. It's time for some... HALLOWEEN HYSTERIA! Halloween is a very special time for MONSTER PARTY! It's time when every monster kid can let their freak flag fly, not to mention allowing you to dress as a vampire and go door to door, begging for food. For this episode, we'll explore all the facets of Halloween that make it so wonderful: the golden age of Ben Cooper/Collegeville costumes, the numerous mazes and haunted attractions, spooky DIY home decorations, the pros and cons of various candies, and what scary movies and TV fit the perfect Halloween bill. But for an episode this important, we needed a guest who we considered Halloween incarnate. Mr. Halloween, if you will. And we found that guest! Joining us for all his All Hallows hoopla is a loyal friend of the show, who is a veritable multiverse of talent. He's an award-winning comedian, writer, producer, and podcaster, who has worked on such beloved projects as SUPER ADVENTURE TEAM, THE SIMPSONS, and STAN AGAINST EVIL! He is also the host of the long-form podcast, THE DANA GOULD HOUR, and the genius behind America's most popular talk show, HANGING WITH DR. Z. Please welcome back the always sensational... DANA GOULD! MONSTER PARTY WISHES YOU A HAPPY AND SAFE HALLOWEEN! AND IF SOMEONE PUTS A ROCK IN YOUR "TRICK OR TREAT" BAG... YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO.
HANNA-BARBERA!!! With GREG EHRBAR! monsterpartytv 2024-10-02 | MONSTER PARTY GETS... WAY OUT! WAY OUT! SHAWN SHERIDAN, JAMES GONIS, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, pack their audio pic-a-nic baskets, for a journey through animation history! Join us for a wacky race into the exciting world of... HANNA-BARBERA! WILLIAM HANNA and JOSEPH BARBERA were the innovative team behind many of the world's favorite cartoons. Over their long career, they were responsible for such memorable characters as TOM & JERRY, THE FLINTSTONES, YOGI BEAR, THE JETSONS, SCOOBY DOO, HUCKLEBERRY HOUND, TOP CAT, SECRET SQUIRREL, HONG KONG PHOOEY, THE WACKY RACES, ATOM ANT, SNAGGLEPUSS, JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS, WAIT TILL YOUR FATHER GETS HOME, and HUNDREDS more! HANNA-BARBERA also blazed a trail when it came to producing adventure cartoons. This was the team that brought us JONNY QUEST, SPACE GHOST, THE HERCULOIDS, THE FANTASTIC FOUR, SUPER FRIENDS, SHAZZAN, VALLEY OF THE DINOSAURS, and many other fantastical Saturday morning staples. Not satisfied with the status quo, HANNA and BARBERA ventured out into the world of feature films, giving us THE MAN CALLED FLINTSTONE, HEY THERE, IT'S YOGI BEAR!, and the beloved animated classic, CHARLOTTE'S WEB. If that's not enough for you folks, they even tackled live-action with THE BANANA SPLITS ADVENTURE HOUR, DANGER ISLAND, MYSTERY ISLAND, and the under-appreciated live-action/animation hybrid, THE NEW ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN! Of course, we don't have the space to list all of HANNA-BARBERA'S achievements. That's what the episode is for. But, speaking of that! There was only one guest we could have booked for this epic topic. He's a friend of the show, appearing (along with fellow MP friend, CONSTANTINE NASR) on our CHRISTMAS SPECIALS episode, and has an awe-inspiring resume. He's a two-time Grammy-nominated and Addy-winning freelance writer, editor, and producer with 30 years of magic with The Walt Disney Company and over 40 years of professional writing and production experience! He's the author of MOUSE TRACKS: THE STORY OF WALT DISNEY RECORDS, and the recent (and dare we say, timely) book... HANNA-BARBERA: THE RECORDED HISTORY- FROM MODERN STONE AGE TO MEDDLING KIDS. And be sure to check out his podcast, THE FUNTASTIC WORLD OF HANNA & BARBERA. Please welcome back the also funtastic... GREG EHRBAR! NOW, GET TO LISTENING... OR MEET YOUR YABBA DABBA DOOOOM!
I REALLY NEED THAT TOY!!! With GAVIN HIGNIGHT! monsterpartytv 2024-09-04 | MONSTER PARTY HAS A BUCKET LIST, AND IT'S GETTING BIGGER! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, have A LOT of toys. And if we're being absolutely honest, we want A LOT MORE! But sometimes, our passion for playthings goes way beyond simply wanting! That's why we bring you this episode/mission statement entitled... I REALLY NEED THAT TOY!!! I'm sure you all can remember those days as a child when a new toy came out and you pleaded with your parents, "I NEED that!" Cut to the present day where we're bombarded with a seemingly endless onslaught of great collectibles we thought we'd never see produced. From the fantastic Ben Cooper vintage costume figures from NECA, the countless delights provided by SUPER 7, the ultra-detailed figures from MEGO, HOT TOYS, and MEZCO, and the slew of amazing customs provided by creators like DISTINCTIVE DUMMIES and BRENTZ DOLLS, there's a whole bunch of cool stuff out there that we really need. And that's only the tip of the bucket list! Joining us for this possession obsession is a man who has created many of the toys we really need! Aside from being an immensely talented writer, producer, and director, he's the co-founder of, WANDERING PLANET TOYS, responsible for the drool-worthy line of action figures from the classic 1967 Patrick McGoohan series, THE PRISONER. And, If you watch COLLECTOR'S CALL WITH LISA WELCHEL, you'll recognize him as one of their top toy experts! Please welcome our new old friend... GAVIN HIGNIGHT! LISTEN NOW AND REMEMBER, MONSTER UNDERSTANDS YOUR NEEDS!
MONSTERS IN COMICS!!! With MARK SPEARS! monsterpartytv 2024-08-21 | MONSTER PARTY SAYS, "MAKE MINE MONSTERS!" JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, go the source of iconic funnybook frights! Whether you're a "Dracula" or a "Frankenstein", you're bound to love this celebration of abominable antiheroes, that we're simply calling... MONSTERS IN COMICS!!! As monster kids, we all grew up deeply loving the terrifying but often misunderstood creatures that graced our movie and television screens. But when we couldn't access these screens, due to finances, school schedule, or parental guidance, comic books provided another portal of access to our monstrous friends. Whether it's classic monster heroes like THE INCREDIBLE HULK or SWAMP THING, Marvel horror titles like WEREWOLF BY NIGHT, TOMB OF DRACULA, MAN-THING (giant-sized or normal), or MONSTER OF FRANKENSTEIN, or the hellish creations from Todd MacFralane's SPAWN, these characters always delivered the ghoulish goods. And monster comics continue their beastly boom! Which leads us to our extraordinary guest! He's a 2020 RONDO HATTEN AWARD-WINNING ARTIST OF THE YEAR, and his recording-breaking run of collector cards, and comic book covers has received critical acclaim. On top of all that, his current Kickstarter comic book monster mashup, MARK SPEAR'S MONSTERS, has led to pre-orders going through the roof. And if that were not enough, he also gave us a master class in overcoming the trials and tribulations of making it in the comic book industry. Making his MONSTER PARTY debut, please welcome (we assume you've already guessed it)... MARK SPEARS! (SPAWN, SUPERMAN, GREEN LANTERN: WAR JOURNAL, POWER RANGERS, SAM & TWITCH, MARK SPEARS' MONSTERS TRADING CARDS, SEVERIN FILMS). MOVE OVER MCU... THE MONSTERS ARE COMING!
COMIC CON 2024!!! With GREAT GUESTS! monsterpartytv 2024-08-07 | ONCE AGAIN, MONSTER PARTY DEFIES CONVENTION! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, return to the SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER for the geek-centric event of the season! So slip on your ill-fitting spandex, and Turtle Wax that Stormtrooper armor. You have an audio appointment with... COMIC CON 2024!!! As we've said time and time again, THE SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL COMIC CON is the birthplace of MONSTER PARTY! It's here that we four monster kids united to do verbal battle with each other over snacks and foo-foo drinks. All these years later, we still haven't lost our urge to make the pilgrimage to San Diego and continue this long tradition. Whether we are bragging about our purchases, bitching about sold out SDCC exclusives, dissecting panel presentations, or praising inventive cosplay (James?), MONSTER PARTY has something kinda sorta important to say! But what would a COMIC CON episode be without a glorious gaggle of guests? This year, we were graced by two of our most cherished fans... genre paper sculptor extraordinaire, JIMM JENKINS, and longtime listener, MARC REHM! We were also joined by gaming expert, STEPHANIE BOURDO, THE LEGAL GEEKS' JOSH GILLILAND, and artist/SFX make-up wizard, MARK TAVARES! Believe us, when it comes to post-convention antics, this group wrote the how-to book! LEAVE ALL THAT HALL "H" TRAUMA BEHIND. MONSTER PARTY IS HERE TO MAKE IT ALL BETTER!
WORST ALIENS!!! With SUE MURPHY! monsterpartytv 2024-07-24 | MONSTER PARTY HAS A CLOSE ENCOUNTER OF THE WORST KIND! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, experience an other-worldly abduction of taste, logic, and talent. Prepare to take an intergalactic trip to worlds beneath your imagination, as meet the... WORST ALIENS! Aliens in films and television come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and it's up to the creative team behind each project to fulfill a sci-fi nerd's outlandish expectations. But sometimes, these artists are not quite up to the task. That's when you get some of the lesser lifeforms in genre favorites, like STAR TREK, STAR WARS, LOST IN SPACE, SPACE:1999, and DOCTOR WHO, as well as numerous other fantastic film flops. We're talkin' space hippies, Muppet rockers, silver bandidos, butt parasites, E.T. ripoffs, L. Ron invaders, and candy-coated creeps, just to name a few! So what happens behind the scenes to give birth to these outer space atrocities? Is it a lack of a decent budget? Being locked into someone else's uninspired vision? Or is it really that the people in charge simply couldn't be bothered? And does any of that matter? Because for some strange reason beyond our comprehension... some of the worst aliens can be our favorites! Joining us for this gaudy, galaxy-spanning gabfest is a dear friend of MONSTER PARTY, and someone who knows intuitively how to spot an alien who just isn't "bringing it". She's an award-winning writer, producer, actor, and comedian, but we like to think of her as a transporter-beamed dollop of delight! Please welcome back... SUE MURPHY! (CHELSEA LATELY, CHELSEA, WANDA AT LARGE, WANDA DOES IT, THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW, THE SOUP, COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS, THE JEFF FOXWORTHY SHOW, STAR WARS: EWOKS) IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE ONE OF THE WORST ALIENS, DON'T FEEL BAD. REMEMBER, IN SPACE, NO ONE CAN HEAR THE HATERS.
John Carpenters Monster Party Shout-Out! monsterpartytv 2024-07-23 | Watch what happens when MONSTER PARTY'S Larry Strothe and Matt Weinhold encounter legendary director JOHN CARPENTER at a signing at LA's Golden Apple Comics, and Larry asks him for an on-camera shout-out! We know Mr. Carpenter has no trouble directing, but how does he take direction?
ARENAS!!! monsterpartytv 2024-07-10 | IN THIS THUNDERDOME OF AUDIO, MONSTER PARTY HAS ALL YOUR "THUNDER DOS" AND "THUNDER DON'TS! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, make a spectacle of their latest topic! Get out of those cheap seats and head down to the virtual V.I.P. section for a gladiatorial gala glorifying... ARENAS!!! When it comes to genre films, an arena can often be the perfect stage for a pivotal moment of drama. Whether it's in a classical coliseum of a sword and sandal fantasy, an alien world where two civilizations battle it out for survival, or an island perfectly suitable for a teenage slaughter, the concept of "bread and circuses" just keeps fighting on. In this episode, MONSTER PARTY will explore the various cinematic takes on arenas, in some of our favorite and not-so-favorite films and TV shows. Entering the zone of battle will be the likes of STAR WARS, STAR TREK, THE MCU, THE OUTER LIMITS, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, MAD MAX, LOGAN'S RUN, ROLLERBALL, THE HUNGER GAMES, BATTLE ROYALE, GAME OF THRONES, STEPHEN KING, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, SPACE 1999, and many more! LIFE'S ARENA IS HARD. SO WHY NOT LET MONSTER PARTY TURN THAT THUMBS DOWN INTO A THUMBS UP?!
MONSTERPALOOZA 2024!!! monsterpartytv 2024-06-12 | MONSTER PARTY GIVES PASADENA ANOTHER CASE OF THE CREEPS! BUT NOT IN A CREEPY WAY. JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, once again descend on the quiet Bavarian village of Pasadena, California, to inflict their own brand of podcast mayhem on an unsuspecting convention center. It's MONSTER PARTY vs.... MONSTERPALOOZA 2024!!! It's no secret that MONSTERPALOOZA is our favorite horror convention, and we always look forward to manning a booth at the show. And just when we thought this festival of frights couldn't get any better... it did! MONSTERPALOOZA 2024 proved to be an off the charts magical experience, and it was our honor to rub elbows with fans/friends, celebrities, industry professionals, artists, cosplayers, dealers, sfx makeup artists, and the usual assortment of die-hard monster kids! This year, we were joined on the mic by such familiar folks as super-fan and should-be film critic, ADAM HULTS, foamfabber genius and MONSTER PARTY benefactor, TED HAINES, artist supreme, MARK TAVARES, celebrated actor and soundtrack journalist, DANIEL SCHWEIGER, award-winning filmmaker, FRANK WOODWARD, body painter extraordinaire, PASHUR HOUSE, and his tantalizing model, RUBY LEE, But if that wasn't enough bang for your "Boo!" we also had the pleasure of welcoming some new celebs to our show, including the charming scream queen/final girl from JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY, KARI KEEGAN, and legendary horror host, MR. LOBO! We also were treated to a number of wonderful gifts from our guests, including a round of shots from longtime listener RANDELL PERKINS a.ka. PERKCASSO THE MUNDANE! And we can tell you, there's nothing mundane about the way this dude likes to party! But as much we strive to bring the excitement of MONSTERPALOOZA to your ears, there's no substitute for attending the actual show. So start planning for MONSTERPALOOZA 2025! AND DON'T WORRY, THERE'S EVEN MORE FANG-TASTIC FUN FROM MONSTERPALOOZA 2024 COMING NEXT EPISODE, OH, AND ON PATREON!
JACK THE RIPPER!!! With C. COURTNEY JOYNER! monsterpartytv 2024-05-29 | WHAT'S ALL THIS THEN? JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, take a cinematic excursion through the history of one of the world's most notorious serial killers. Follow MONSTER PARTY down the fog-laden streets of Whitechapel London as we explore the terrifying case of... JACK THE RIPPER! Jack The Ripper was the name given by the media to a maniac who carried out a series of brutal murders of women in the Whitechapel district of London, from roughly 1888 to 1991. We say roughly because although there are five so-called "canonical" victims of The Ripper, he was suspected of committing even more of these heinous crimes. As the brutality of Jack's crimes increased, more pressure was placed on the police to capture him. But despite the efforts of law enforcement, Jack The Ripper was never caught. Over the years, Jack The Ripper has captured the imagination of the public, and many theories about his identity have been brought forth. And with this fascination, commercialization was bound to follow. Numerous books, plays, comic books, films, TV shows, musicals, pop music, video games, and even tourist attractions, have taken advantage of The Ripper's legacy. But what is it about the case of JACK THE RIPPER that has given it such world-wide popularity? Helping us answer this question is a returning guest, with an intellect as sharp as ole' Jack's blade. He's an award-winning author, film historian, screenwriter, director, columnist, DVD commentator, and actor, who we have the honor of calling our friend. And by sheer coincidence, he just happens to have penned the script for the upcoming FULL MOON FEATURES Jack The Ripper-inspired sci-fi film, QUADRANT! Please welcome back... C. COURTNEY JOYNER! (PRISON, CLASS OF 1999, PUPPET MASTER III: TOULON'S REVENGE, DOCTOR MORDRID, TRANCERS III, LURKING FEAR, NEMO RISING, THE "SHOTGUN" SERIES OF BOOKS, NAUTILUS) THE WORDS OF SPINAL TAP SAY IT ALL! "YOU'RE A NAUGHTY ONE, SAUCY JACK!"
LETS SCARE KIM NEWMAN TO DEATH: HIDDEN HORROR GEMS OF THE 70S!!! With KIM NEWMAN! monsterpartytv 2024-05-15 | JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, invite a revered British horror scholar to share the mic, and talk about a beloved era of horror cinema. MONSTER PARTY presents a special "across the pond" episode that we've playfully titled... LET'S SCARE KIM NEWMAN TO DEATH: HIDDEN HORROR GEMS OF THE 70S!!! If you're a monster kid and are not aware of KIM NEWMAN, this is the moment when your life gets back on track. Mr. Newman is an award-winning journalist, film critic, and author, whose works include the immensely popular ANNO DRACULA series of novels, the essential horror cinema book, NIGHTMARE MOVIES, and the upcoming yuletide novella, A CHRISTMAS GHOST STORY! Kim has also worked as a film critic for EMPIRE, ROTTEN TOMATOES, VENUE, VIDEO WATCHDOG, and SIGHT AND SOUND, and has provided a slew of MONSTER PARTY endorsed commentaries for many of their favorite films. Of course, we're barely scratching the surface of Kim Newman's accomplishments, so for more information about this MONSTER PARTY hero, check out THE KIM NEWMAN WEBSITE at johnnyalucard.com! Oh, and in case you're wondering how MONSTER PARTY came up with the provocative title for this episode, one of Kim's favorite horror films is the classic 70s vampire film, LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH. So what better way to honor our guest than with a Jessi-centric play on words? Aren't we clever? WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS HEARTFELT EXAMINATION OF HORROR FILMS FROM WHAT IS ARGUABLY THE GOLDEN AGE OF CINEMA. AND TO JESSICA'S LOVED ONES, WE OFFER OUR CONDOLENCES.
THE MONSTER PARTY WORD ASSOCIATION GAME VOL. 2!!! With GARIANA ABEYTA! monsterpartytv 2024-04-17 | MONSTER PARTY GETS WORDY! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, revisit a topic that provides our listeners with a unique glimpse into their minds. Cthulhu help us! It's a psycho psyche-slicing celebration called... THE MONSTER PARTY WORD ASSOCIATION GAME VOL. 2!!! Again, this game is exactly what you think. We each take turns saying a word, and the others must respond with the first genre-related thing that pops into their minds. This game is a tried and true technique utilized by therapists throughout the ages. So what could be more fun than listening to a bunch of nerds who frivolously misuse it? This game was first introduced in a PATREON EXCLUSIVE segment, but was such a hit that we had to do it as a regular episode! Then that episode was such a giant hit that we felt we had to do another one! But this one needed something extra! Some OOMPH! And that OOMPH came in the form of a guest! Helping to navigate the dark waters of our minds is a returning guest, and friend of the show. She's a brilliant comedian, podcaster, film expert, 70mm film tech, and projectionist to the stars! Please welcome back, the incomparable... GARIANA ABEYTA! (THE POPCORN MAFIA, THE CINEFAMILY, THE TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL, OPPENHEIMER) FEEL FREE TO PLAY THE MONSTER PARTY WORD ASSOCIATION GAME AT HOME! BUT IF SOMEONE HAPPENS TO BRING UP BONE TOMAHAWK... JUST WALK AWAY.
THE MONSTER PARTY MOVIE MARQUEE VOL. 2 monsterpartytv 2024-04-03 | MONSTER PARTY IS GOING TO THE MOVIES! AND WE MAY BE THERE FOR QUITE SOME TIME. JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, climb up their imaginary rickety ladder with an armful of imaginary red plastic letters to create the movie billings of their dreams. Sit back with your flat Dr. Pepper and box of Hot Tamales, as we present another round of monumental movie mashups that we're calling... THE MONSTER PARTY MOVIE MARQUEE VOL. 2!!! Once again, MONSTER PARTY chooses from their favorite and not so favorite sci-fi, horror, and fantasy films, to provide listeners with a night (or sometimes night AND day) of themed viewing that is sure to please even the most discerning monster kid. We're talkin' double features, triple features, film festivals, and MORE! Joining us for this marathon of monstrous movie madness is the film fiend who was with us for THE MONSTER PARTY MOVIE MARQUEE VOL. 1. He's an amazing actor, writer, filmmaker, and comedian (The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, anyone?), who has been a friend and long-time supporter of our show. Please welcome back, the showbiz powerhouse that is... MARK PITTA! (THE TONIGHT SHOW, MAD ABOUT YOU, 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN, DR. KATZ: PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST, THE THROCKMORTON THEATER, MORNINGS ON TWO, TOTALLY HIDDEN VIDEO) AND FEEL FREE TO SEND US SOME DREAM MARQUEES OF YOUR OWN. WE KNOW YOU GOT 'EM!
WHOSE TAGLINE IS IT ANYWAY?!!! With JASON LENZI! monsterpartytv 2024-03-20 | IN SPACE... NO ONE CAN HEAR A GREAT PODCAST. UNLESS IT'S... MONSTER PARTY! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, engage in another round of high octane movie poster blurb competitiveness! The imaginary stakes have never been higher as we ask the question... WHOSE TAGLINE IS IT ANYWAY?!!! Throughout film history, taglines have been an integral part of film promotion. At their best and worst, they have the ability to shock, titillate, educate, and amuse. That's why MONSTER PARTY is pleased and proud to bring you this 4th installment of the, "guess the movie from the tagline" game. It's the topic that keeps on giving! Joining us for battle in the TAGLINE TERRORDOME is a longtime friend of the show, and a pop culture expert. He's an astoundingly accomplished actor, writer, producer, host, and voice artist, as well as the co-founder of BIF BANG POW! TOYS. Please welcome back the always delightful... JASON LENZI! (A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE, PLASTIC SOUL: THE ENTERTAINMENT EARTH POP CULTURE SHOW, CANNONBALL, WIPEOUT, CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER, BEAT THE GEEKS, LET'S THE BOWL) THE TAGLINE GAME IS BACK! BE AFRAID. BE VERY AFRAID!
FUTURE FASHION!!! With MARC HERSHON! monsterpartytv 2024-02-21 | MONSTER PARTY GOES FASHION FORWARD AND BEYOND! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, take a time-travel trip down the runway of tomorrow, to celebrate the most incredible outfits from science fiction. It's a guided tour through the garments of the galaxy, as we present... FUTURE FASHION! Whether it's fashion week on Tattoine, Triskelion, or Terra, sci-fi has always provided us with a tantalizing array of would-be wardrobes. This episode playfully takes aim at some of the most amazing, outrageous and awful creations in genre shows and TV throughout the years. With a Tim Gunn-esque eye for detail, we explore the pulp-inspired creations in THINGS TO COME, the hits and misses of STAR TREK, the 70s chic of SPACE:1999 and LOGAN'S RUN, the dressed down/samurai sizzle of STAR WARS, the cyber-punk noir gear of BLADE RUNNER, and much more! But for a podcast of this magnitude, we needed a guest with the one-two punch excitement of Dolce & Gabbana! He's a friend of the show, as well as a talented author, screenwriter, actor, improviser, cartoonist, podcaster, and brand namer. And when he's not doing all that, he's MONSTER PARTY'S go-to armchair science fiction fashion critic. Please welcome back, the always in style... MARC HERSHON! (SUCCOTASH: THE COMEDY SOUNDCAST SOUNDCAST, THE CALIFORNIANS, THE FUNSTER, MONSTER MAKERS, SANTA JR., WEDDING DAZE, I HATE PEOPLE: KICK LOOSE FROM THE OVERBEARING AND UNDERHANDED JERKS AT WORK AND GET WHAT YOU WANT OUT OF YOUR JOB, THE HUFFINGTON POST) AND SPEAKING OF FASHION, WE STILL HAVE T-SHIRTS AND CAPS FOR SALE. SO WHEN THEY ASK YOU WHO YOU'RE WEARING, TELL THEM... MONSTER PARTY!
STEVE SCHIRRIPA!!! monsterpartytv 2024-02-07 | WOKE UP THIS MORNING, GOT OURSELVES SOME MICS! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, proudly welcome a very special guest who is also our topic! Get your crew together as we celebrate the many works of the world's most beloved goomba... STEVE SCHIRRIPA!!! Arguably best known for his role as BOBBY "BACALA" BACCALIERI on the legendary HBO series, THE SOPRANOS, Steve Schirripa has an amazing story. Starting out as the entertainment director for The Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas (where he was very kind to a young, up and coming comedian named Matt Weinhold), Steve went on to carve out an extremely successful career as an actor, voice artist, host, producer, writer, and podcaster. Aside from starring in multiple seasons of THE SOPRANOS, Steve Schirripa has appeared in such varied films and TV shows as CASINO, THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER, WONDER WHEEL, JERSEY BOYS, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, UGLY BETTY, HOLLYWOOD SQUARES, NICKY DEUCE, LAW AND ORDER, GEORGE LOPEZ, KARMA'S A B*TCH, NOTHING PERSONAL, TIM & ERIC AMAZING SHOW, GREAT JOB, and many, many more! Always keeping busy, Steve continues to dazzle viewers as Detective Anthony Abetemarco on the long running CBS series, BLUE BLOODS. But what would an awesome MONSTER PARTY guest be without some super cool genre credits? Steve guest-starred in fan favorites like BLACK SCORPION, ANGEL, STARGATE ATLANTIS, and the two-part STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE story, "Storm Front." He's also lent his voice to many animated projects including, JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED, THE REPLACEMENTS, AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE, AMERICAN DAD, and the OPEN SEASON film series. If that were not enough, Mr. Schirripa definitely hit a MONSTER PARTY sweet spot by appearing in the very last episode of COLUMBO! Frickin' COLUMBO people!!! THIS VALENTINE'S DAY, DON'T CELEBRATE IT WITH A MASSACRE, BUT WITH A HEART-SHAPED BOX OF STEVE SCHIRRIPA. AND WHO WANTS "BLING" WHEN YOU GOT "BADA-BING"?
DEADLY DOLLS!!! monsterpartytv 2024-01-24 | A DOLL! A DOLL! MONSTER PARTY WANTS A DOLL! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, gather virtually together to get weirded out over some very creepy toys. They’re way more than just innocent playthings, they're... DEADLY DOLLS! Surprisingly, we've never actually devoted an entire episode on dolls until now, but what we came up with is sure to make you cry, "Mommy!" Aside from covering the bigger names in the doll horror genre like Chucky, Annabelle, the Zuni Fetish Doll, and Talkie Tina, we also explore the various villainous ventriloquist dolls from films like The Great Gabbo, Dead of Night, Devil Doll, Magic, and TV shows like The Twilight Zone, Batman The Animated Series, and Goosebumps. If that were not enough, MONSTER PARTY salutes the lesser-known scary doll films like Dolly Dearest, Black Devil Doll from Hell, Asylum, Pin, Deep Red, and many more! We also explore the horror that accompanied the some of the more bizarre real toy dolls that were marketed to children. And if you think we left out voodoo dolls, stick a pin in yourself to save us the trouble. THIS EPISODE FEATURES JUST THE MONSTER PARTY GANG AND IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE TYPE OF WHITE-KNUCKLE EXCITEMENT YOU GET WHEN FOUR NERDS TALK ABOUT DOLLIES!
THE B MOVIE LEGACY!!! With LARRY BLAMIRE and STEVEN PEROS! monsterpartytv 2024-01-10 | MONSTER PARTY STARTS THE YEAR OFF WITH A "B"! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, start the year off right with a loving salute to those little movies that could. They may have had low budgets and questionable special effects, but to monster kids of every age, they're classics. MONSTER PARTY proudly invites you to explore... THE B MOVIE LEGACY!!! The original definition of a "B movie" was a film that was the second feature of double bill. These films usually had substantially lower budgets than the "A" movies," but what they lacked in funding, they often made up for with creativity, outrageousness, and style. These days, the term "B movie" is used to describe any small production that is considered by snooty critics to be schlocky or lowbrow. But any non-jaded lover of genre cinema will tell you that whether it's UNKNOWN ISLAND, ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS, or the much maligned, THE GIANT CLAW, there's way more to these movies than you might expect. Joining us for this B movie bash are two new guests to MONSTER PARTY who are definitely kindred spirits. One is a legendary writer, actor, artist, and filmmaker, who gave us such beloved horror/sci-fi comedies as THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA FILM SERIES, and TRAIL OF THE SCREAMING FOREHEAD. Please give a big welcome to... LARRY BLAMIRE! Our other guest is an acclaimed screenwriter, playwright, and director, who wrote the play and screenplay for the 2001 Peter Bogdanovich film, THE CAT'S MEOW, as well as directing the film FOOTPRINTS (2009) and co-writing and directing THE UNDYING (2009). Let's have another big welcome for... STEVEN PEROS! Mr. Blamire and Mr. Peros have recently worked together on the 2023 book, GIANT BEAST CINEMA: A MONSTROUS MOVIE GUIDE (A follow-up to 2023 Rondo Award nominated, GIANT BUG CINEMA: A MONSTER KID'S GUIDE. They like big bugs and they cannot lie!). This book features film reviews from Larry and Steven, and well contributions from JUSTIN HUMPHREYS, TRACY MERCER, MIKE PEROS, and BRIAN R. SOLOMON. Available from BEARMANOR MEDIA! SO, THERE YOU HAVE IT MONSTER PARTIERS! NOW GO GIVE THOSE B MOVIES AN "A"!
THE MONSTER PARTY GODZILLA STOMPIN NEW YEARS BASH!!! With AUGUST RAGONE! monsterpartytv 2023-12-27 | MONSTER PARTY ENDS THE YEAR WITH THE KING OF ALL MONSTERS! It's been a banner year for our favorite daikaiju, and we here at MONSTER PARTY couldn't be happier! So, let's take a trip to Monsterland and visit the subject of this epic episode, as we invite you to attend... THE MONSTER PARTY GODZILLA STOMPIN' NEW YEARS BASH!!! For decades, Godzilla has proven to be an unstoppable pop culture force. And with the well-deserved success of GODZILLA MINUS ONE, visionary filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki has shown us that you don't need a bloated budget or a barrage of CGI clutter to give audiences an action-packed giant monster film with intelligence and heart. So let's pop the champagne corks and give a toast to all things Godzilla, as we ring in 2024 with this city-smashing celebration?! Joining us for this raucous reptilian rager is an atomic breath of fresh air! He's a return guest, and a two-time Rondo award-winning writer, researcher, producer, editor, lecturer, event promoter, and Japanese film expert! And if you're any kind of self-respecting tokusatsu fan at all, you obviously know him as the author of the must-have-book, EIJI TSUBURAYA: MASTER OF MONSTERS! MONSTER PARTY is proud to give an earth-shattering roar of welcome to... AUGUST RAGONE! (JAPANESE FANTASY FILM JOURNAL, FILMFAX, VIDEO WATCHDOG, ASIAN CULT CINEMA, SUPER 7, OTAKU USA, FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND, MARKALITE, HENSHIN! ONLINE, THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND GODZILLA) MONSTER PARTY WISHES YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR! DESTROY ALL 2023 CALENDARS!
QUOTE PARTY 2023!!! With JAMES COLE! monsterpartytv 2023-12-13 | MONSTER PARTY GOES WALKING IN A WORDPLAY WONDERLAND! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, take the words right out of our favorite genre character's mouths. It's another celebration of sensational sentences that this time we're calling.... QUOTE PARTY 2023!!! What better way to launch yourselves into the holidays than with a fun-filled fan-favorite game?! MONSTER PARTY presents a brand-new batch of quotes from various horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films.... and it's up to YOU to guess which ones they're from! Sounds fun, right? But a word of warning: It may be a bit harder than you might think! Joining us for this melee of monstrous monologues is an award-winning writer and filmmaker, whose quote quotient is high. Making his MONSTER PARTY debut, please welcome.... JAMES COLE! (THE LAST RUNG ON THE LADDER, THE NIGHT BEFORE, HOPE AND MIRACLES: TWO SCREENPLAYS BY FRANK DARABONT, THE CAPE COD CHRONICLE) MONSTER PARTY IS GONNA MAKE THIS THE BEST HOLIDAY SEASON EVER!!! BUT DON'T QUOTE US ON THAT.
FEARSOME FOOD!!! With KEN DALY! monsterpartytv 2023-11-15 | FEAR! IT'S WHAT'S FOR DINNER! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, prepare for the THANKSGIVING holiday by compiling the gruesome ingredients they'll need for history's most monstrous meal. Come shopping with us, won't you, as we load up on... FEARSOME FOOD!!! Last year, MONSTER PARTY presented you with the topic, DIABOLICAL DINNERS!!!: A celebration of the most uncomfortable and inappropriate gastronomic gatherings ever put on film. But what goes into those sinister soirees? What are the evil ingredients that are sure to send a Top Chef contestant packing their knives for protection? In this episode, expect dastardly dining that includes yucky yogurt, petrifying pies, nauseating number twos, raw rodent, mobile meat, cannibal crackers, Starfleet snacks, fiendish fungus, a carrot kook, and more! And since it's Thanksgiving, there's also a lot of arguing. Joining us for this creepy culinary confab is a dear friend of ours, and perennial guest. He's a terrifyingly talented actor, writer, artist, podcaster, and was the man who introduced us all to Chicken McNuggets and Shamrock Shakes! And for that, we our forever in his debt. Please welcome back our long-time monster kid pal... KEN DALY! (NERD POKER, STAN AGAINST EVIL, SUPER ADVENTURE TEAM, MR. SHOW WITH BOB AND DAVID, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, THE KARATE KID, QUINCY M.E., DUCK DODGERS, AND SO MUCH MORE!) BON APPE-TERROR!!!
THE MONSTER PARTY HALLOWEEN HOOTENANNY!!! With MIKE MENDEZ! monsterpartytv 2023-10-31 | MONSTER PARTY TRICKS YOU INTO TREATING YOURSELF! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, don their audio costumes and virtually visit your homes to inflict excitement, consternation, and mayhem! It's that time of year for our favorite holiday, and that's why we're throwing... THE MONSTER PARTY HALLOWEEN HOOTENANNY! Join for this shivering shindig, as we explore mixed bag of elements that contribute to a truly memorable ALL HALLOW'S EVE. That includes crappy vintage costumes (oh Ben Cooper, we often wonder what you were thinking), great and not so great candy, alternative "treats," dangerous interactive mazes (tazers anyone?), essential Halloween films, scary decorations (do we really need to decorate the outside of our homes?), and more! And all of this is served with the usual dollop of MONSTER PARTY bickering. Making the scene for this fiesty festival of frights, is a return guest who is no stranger to Halloween hyjinx. He's an acclaimed filmmaker who has lent his talents to such chilling classics as THE GRAVEDANCERS, BIG ASS SPIDER, TALES OF HALLOWEEN, and the upcoming, SATANIC HISPANICS! Please welcome back our good friend and fellow monster kid... MIKE MENDEZ! TRICK OR TREAT, SMELL OUR FEET, GIVE US SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT! Or, we'll keep our shoes on and you can send us a gift card.
ELEVATOR... OR HELLAVATOR?!!! monsterpartytv 2023-10-18 | MONSTER PARTY GETS FLOORED! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, take on a topic that literally puts a "lift" in their spirits. Push the button for terror, as MONSTER PARTY asks the question, "Is it an... ELEVATOR OR HELLAVATOR?!!!" The elevator is one of the most signifcant inventions of the modern age. But everytime you get on board a car, isn't there always a little voice in the back of your mind that says, "I don't trust this thing." Well, when it comes to a certain sub-genre of genre films, your fears are more than justified. In this episode, we'll discuss the many flavors of horror that the elevator has provided us in film and tevelsion. From satanic scenarios in films like, DEVIL, THE OMEN II, and VAULT OF HORROR, classic moments from THE SHINING, DAWN OF THE DEAD, and BLADE RUNNER, to offbeat entries like WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, THE LIFT and DR. TERRIBLE'S HOUSE OF HORRIBLE, there seems to be no shortage of ominous "Otis" inspired thrills. We also take a look at real life elevator horror story with connections to the film DARK WATER and the urban legend/creepypasta inspired pastime called, THE ELEVATOR GAME. Uggh! It's enough to make you take the stairs. In fact, for God's sake... TAKE THE STAIRS!
TOPIC FREE-FOR-ALL: THE SKULL IS BACK!!! With JOHN MATTA! monsterpartytv 2023-09-27 | MONSTER PARTY WELCOMES BACK AN OLD PLASTIC FRIEND! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, revisit a favorite topic that is all topics! And if that were not enough, a vital element has returned to the show that was sorely missed. Brace yourself, listeners, for... TOPIC FREE-FOR-ALL: THE SKULL IS BACK!!! Long-time listeners will know that TOPIC FREE-FOR-ALL is like getting a dozen shows in one go. Traditionally, it worked like this: The MONSTER PARTY gang and their guests write down various mini-topics on a slip of paper and place them in Larry's plastic skull with the light-up eyes. The skull is shaken up, each person randomly pulls out a topic, and said topic is briefly discussed. But, the last time we did TOPIC FREE-FOR-ALL, something went horribly wrong! Larry happened to be out of town, and had left the skull back in his palatial Van Nuys apartment. But MONSTER PARTY is not a podcast to let adversity stop a show, and with some slight alterations, we managed to do the episode... skull-less. Now, the skull has been returned to Larry Strothe's rightful control, and we can finally do the TOPIC FREE-FOR-ALL the way MONSTER PARTY intended. Complete with water-damaged paper topic slips from episodes gone by. Yes... THE MOLD IS BACK AS WELL! Joining us for this potpourri of petrifying possibilities is a long-time friend of MONSTER PARTY, as well as an ultra-talented comedian, actor, writer, and cartoonist! He's the genius behind MATTA NAPKIN (the daily series of hilarious cartoons, all drawn on cocktail napkins), as well as co-writing two episodes of BEWARE THE BATMAN with some guy named MATT WEINHOLD. Please welcome back the man, the legend... JOHN MATTA! (THE EPIC TALES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS, BE COOL SCOOBY DOO, GRAND MARQUEE, DUCK DODGERS, STEVE HARVEY'S BIG TIME CHALLENGE, THE MARTIN SHORT SHOW) THE SKULL IS BACK! DEAL WITH IT!
JAPAN WORLD HEROES EXPO 2023!!! With KURT CARLEY, TOHORU MASAMUNE, ALEXIS RHEE, SCOTT ZILNER,... monsterpartytv 2023-08-30 | MONSTER PARTY TAKES A TANTALIZING TOUR OF TOKUSATSU TREMENDOUSNESS! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, join together to form a Voltron-esque robot of fun, as we storm the halls of THE BURBANK AIRPORT MARRIOT. Accompany us on a Far East adventure in tropical stormy LA, as we bring you the... JAPAN WORLD HEROES EXPO 2023!!! While interviewing super-talented artist, toy painter, mega-collector, and convention mogul, SCOTT ZILNER at MONSTERPALOOZA 2023, he offered us a booth at his upcoming JAPAN WORLD HEROES EXPO. This event celebrates the things MONSTER PARTY loves: Ultraman, Kamen Rider, super sentai, kaiju, celebrities, toys, art, collectibles, and all thing Japan-cool! The show is held only once every two years, and needless to say, we immediately accepted Scott's gracious offer. Cut to the convention: All our dreams are being realized! We're meeting fans and cosplayers, swimming in sea of rare/exclusive collectibles, hosting our own panel, and spending WAY too much money! If that were not joy enough, we also got to hob-nob with such celebrities like KURT CARLEY (GODZILLA, UNDERWORLD), TOHORU MASAMUNE (TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.), ALEXIS RHEE (BLADERUNNER, BLACK PANTHER), and MORE! And of course, expect the usual delightful banter and personal attacks you've come to expect from the MONSTER PARTY gang! ATTENTION: Definitely stick around after the end music for even more great inteviews, as well as an enlightening/infuriating discussion between Matt and James. It'll make you wanna yell... HENSHIN! And maybe some other things.
COMIC CON 2023!!! With AWESOME GUESTS! monsterpartytv 2023-08-02 | MONSTER PARTY RETURNS TO COMIC CON! YEAH, WE DO A LOT OF NICE THINGS. JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, brave the halls of the San Diego Convention Center once again, to bathe in a veritable sea of fellow nerds. Join us post con, as we dissect the peculiar set of circumstances that was... COMIC CON 2023!!! I'm sure most of you know by now that Monster Party's origins can be traced back to the days of Comic Cons past. After the exhibit hall would shut down, we'd all go back to one of our hotel rooms for cocktails followed by impassioned nerd debates. It's been over a decade since those pre-Monster Party days, but some things never change. Join us as we discuss some of the unique aspects about COMIC COMIC 2023, including the strike induced lack of studio presence, the various treasures to be found at this year's show, some beloved children's show celebrities, the awesome cosplay team of James and Larry, the usual griping about Star Trek, and oh so much more! We also are graced by some special guests including game expert STEPHANIE BOURDO, MONSTER PARTY super-fan and paper artist extraordinaire JIMM JENKINS, and THE LEGAL GEEKS own JOSH GILLILAND! COMIC CON MAY BE OVER, BUT THE STRIKES CONTINUE! STAY STRONG EVERYBODY!
