Midwest Monsters
True Crime & Paranormal
About
Three guys from Indiana talking about all things horror
Episodes
- Midwest Monsters Episode 281 – A Conversation with Count Gore de Vol
Midwest Monsters Episode 281 features host Vinny interviewing horror host Count Gore de Vol. The conversation, recorded live at Cinema Wasteland in Cleveland, covers Count Gore de Vol's career in horror entertainment.
- Midwest Monsters Episode 280 – The Monster Mash 68
Midwest Monsters Episode 280 covers 'The Monster Mash '68', discussing the films 'Sante Sangre' (1989), 'Innocent Blood' (1992), and 'Altered States' (1980).
- Midwest Monsters Episode 279 – Horror Documentaries 8
Midwest Monsters Episode 279 reviews horror documentaries: "The Sci-Fi Boys" (2006), "George A. Romero’s Resident Evil" (2025), and "Hail to the Deadites" (2020), focusing on fandom and related themes.
- Midwest Monsters Episode 278 – The Monster Mash 67
Midwest Monsters discusses three films: 'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?' (1962), 'Amsterdamned' (1988), and 'The Substance' (2024).
- Midwest Monsters Episode 277 – Dead End Sequels IV
Midwest Monsters Episode 277 discusses dead-end sequels that ended potential franchises. This episode reviews "Teen Wolf Too" (1987), "Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming" (2007), and "Don't Breath 2" (2021).
- Midwest Monsters Episode 276 - The Monster Mash 66
We hope your October has been as great as ours so far and we hope to join your last stretch of it with this new episode. We are back with another mash and this time we are covering “The Primevals” (2023 – Vinny), “Haunt”(2019- Grizz) & “Te…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 275 - 31 for 31 - A Halloween Calendar Special
Halloween season is back and so are we! Together in person after a busy summer, we are here with a new episode and this time we are talking Halloween calendars. We discuss our individual picks for a different category for each day of the m…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 274 - The Beetlejuice Franchise
Listeners, as we continue to navigate a busy year with challenging schedules, we appreciate you sticking with us! Today we are back and this time with familiar friends, as McRib and Brent Terhune join us to take a look at the Beetlejuice F…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 273 – Creator Spotlight – An Interview with Brian Blair of Pumpkin Pulp
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 t…
- Midwest Monsters 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 blo…
- Midwest Monsters 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” this time, aka “The Four on the Floor” and the movie “Wonderland” (2003). John Holme…
- Midwest Monsters 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 co…
- Midwest Monsters 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 podca…
- Midwest Monsters 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…
- Midwest Monsters 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 chec…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 266 - The Monster Mash 64
Surprise dear listeners! Although we are not quite back on our usual schedule, after a brief break, we are at least back with a new episode today. Join us as we jump into another Mash episode and this time we are talking about “Wind Chill”…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 265 - Horror for the Holidays - A Roundtable Discussion
As another year comes to a close, we are taking some time to have a festive look back at Holiday horrors. Listen in as we have a roundtable discussion on some Thanksgiving and yuletide terror, the highs and lows and some of our personal fa…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 264 - Top 10s - The 1940s
Halloween season has come to an end but the hobby never stops, so join us now as we rank our favorite movies of the 1940s! The 1940s boomed with Horror offerings as franchises grew, while prestige and poverty row studios alike both got in…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 263 - Top 10s - The 1960s
The 1960s were a decade filled with transition and boundary pushing as old Hollywood met the new. Listen in as we work our way through this decade with lots of laughs and jabs, as we discuss our favorites from the swinging 60s! Available n…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 262 - The Monster Mash 63
Let us be the first to wish you a Happy October! ‘Tis the season to do the Monster Mash now, so join us as we take a look at “Monsters Wanted” (2013 – Grizz), “The Mutilator (1984 – Professor) and “Theater of Blood” (1973 – VenVin). Availa…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 261 - Top 10s - The 2010s
The next installment of our ranking decades series is here and, on this episode, we are discussing the best of the 2010s. Listen in to what we think turned out to be a really great conversation. Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 260 - The Toxic Avenger Franchise
As Summer winds down we revisit what has become our unintended tradition of watching a questionable franchise with our good friend Jason “McRib” McCullough to close out the Summer. Listen in as we navigate 4 films that generate some entert…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 259 - Horror Documentaries 7
We are back after a short summer break and talking about more of what we love - documentaries! Listen in as we look at 4 very different documentaries that generate some fun conversation. Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and our blo…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 258 – Top 10s – The 1990s
We are back talking about the best of another decade and this time we are ranking the 1990s. Known as a down-period for horror, as straight to video and the excess of the 80s lead to fatigue, the 1990s have carried a legacy of having limit…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 257 – The Monster Mash 62
Our new episode is now up! On this mash, we inadvertently ended up with 3 overachieving sci-fi horror flicks and boy did we have fun with this triple bill. Available now on iTunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!
- Midwest Monsters Episode 256 – True Crime 19 – Elizabeth Short and “The Black Dahlia”
We last dropped a True Crime episode back in August of 2023, so this next entry is long overdue! Lend us your ears as we cover the infamous and gruesome Black Dahlia murder, as well as Brian De Palma’s 2006 film “The Black Dahlia”. Availab…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 255 - The Tales From the Crypt Franchise
Join us as we jump into another small franchise with “Tales From the Crypt” where we discuss the Cryptkeeper’s franchise and its history along with the three movies that were released. This was a fun one and we hope you enjoy as well. Avai…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 254 - Monsterpiece Theater 7
It is time for another Monsterpiece Theater where we showcase two movies fitting of the spotlight and this episode is certainly honoring that description. Listen in as discuss Wes Craven’s “The People Under the Stairs” (1991) and then the…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 253 - Top 10s - The 1930s
We now continue with our Top 10 series, where each co-host curates their own personal top 10 for the decade and this time we are looking at the 1930s which helped lay the foundation for the horror genre for decades! We had a great time tal…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 252 -Dead End Sequels III
We have returned with another installment of our Dead End Sequels series and this time we are discussing “Alligator II: The Mutation” (1991 – Grizz), “Another Wolfcop” (2017 – Vinny) and “The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014- Professor). Av…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 251 - Space Invaders! A Roundtable Discussion
A few years ago, we had a discussion on alien encounter movies but we always planned to widen the scope with looking at alien invasion movies. Well now is that time, so join us as we discuss the different eras of alien invasion cinema, wha…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 250 - The Psycho Franchise
Over a decade ago we started talking horror movies in front of microphones and somehow, we have now made it to our 250th episode! So, join the party with us and listen in as we discuss the 4 Psycho movies with Anthony Perkins and some of t…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 249 - The Monster Mash 61
New mash episode is now available and this time we are discussing: "The Lair of the White Worm" (1988 - Grizz), "Gojira" (1954 - Vinny) and "The Wolf of Snow Hollow" (2020 - Professor). Join us for an interesting discussion on diverse film…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 248 - Top 10s - The 2000s
We are back to rank more favorites by decade and this time it is the 2000's. Listen in to hear what impacted us heavily and what has aged well for us. Available now on itunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!
- Midwest Monsters Episode 247 - Elvira
Join us as we discuss Cassandra Peterson, her career, fascinating journey and her iconic, beloved Elvira character. Available now on itunes, Spotify, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!
- Midwest Monsters Episode 246 – The Silent Night Deadly Night Franchise
‘Tis the season for spending time with friends and of course watching some seasonal horror! So before we take a short break for the holidays we are enjoying both on this Midwest Monsters Family Christmas episode, as we tackle the “Silent N…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 245 - The Monster Mash 60
It may be Christmas season but its business as usual here with us! We are back with another Monster Mash and this time we are looking at “Ed Wood” (1994 – Vinny), “Barbarian” (2022 – Grizz) and “The Masque of the Red Death” (1964 – Profess…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 244 - Horror Documentaries 6
We are back with our next installment of Horror Documentaries and this time we are talking about “Haunters” (2014 – Grizz), “Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster” (2022 – Professor) and “At the Drive-In” (2017 – Vinny). Available now…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 243 - Top Tens: The 1950s
Halloween is over but for most of us the season never really ends, so join us as we continue our new top 10 series where we are picking our favorites by decade. This time we are talking about the finest offerings from a decade full of atom…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 242 - Monsterpiece Theater 6
As we hit the midway point of October, join us as we discuss two beloved classics in Peter Jackson’s “Dead Alive” (1992) and John Carpenter’s “The Fog” (1980). Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks as always for listening a…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 241 - The Alien Quadrilogy
Hey everyone! It is October 1st which means we made it to the best time of the year and to get things rolling we are taking a look at a big topic - the original 4 Alien movies. Some of the best filmmaking of all-time is to be discussed and…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 240 - True Crime 18 - Charles Whitman & ”Targets”
Time for a new episode and this time we are squeezing in one more true crime before the holiday seasons arrive! On this episode we take a look at the 1966 University of Texas Tower shootings in Austin and the wildly unique movie “Targets”…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 239 - Werewolves A Roundtable Discussion
Gather round for a beloved topic on this show - werewolves! Listen in for a transformative discussion as we throw out some of the best offerings that this subgenre has had to offer over this years. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 238 - The Monster Mash 59
Time for a brand new episode but with that old familiar format of the mash! On this episode we take a look at "Speak No Evil" (2022 - McRib), "The Hitcher" (1986 - Grizz), "Summer of 84" (2018 - Professor) and "Matinee" (1993 - Vinny). Ava…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 237 -- Top Tens : The 1980s
Time for a new episode and a new recurring series of ranking favorites by decade! We are joined by the familiar Jason The McRib McCullough on this episode, as we all rank our top tens for the 1980s. We hope you enjoy listening as much as w…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 236 - True Crime 17 - The Murder of Sylvia Likens & ”The Girl Next Door”
For our next true crime episode we are taking a look at the tragic torture and murder of Sylvia Likens in 1965. This horrific case was a Hoosier crime and a terribly sad one at that and while this story is a tough one to consume, it is imp…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 235 - The Invisible Man Franchise
"They've asked for it, the country bumpkins. This will give them a bit of a shock, something to write home about. A nice bedtime story for the kids, too, if they want it." - "The Invisible Man"(1931). Join us as we navigate Universal's "Th…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 234 - Horror Documentaries 5
Although unintentional, its somehow been over a year since we looked at some horror documentaries! As you can imagine we were excited to jump back in and this time we took a look at "Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi" (2009 - Vinny),…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 233 - Home Invasion A Roundtable Discussion
Join us as we have a discussion on one of the most basic of fears put to screen since 1909- home invasion. Everyone needs a safe, happy place to call home so the idea of someone choosing to violate that, can make for some unpleasant but ef…
- Midwest Monsters Episode 232 - The Hannibal Lecter Franchise
We have a delicious topic for you to devour, maybe even while having a friend for dinner? Listen in as we take a look at the Hannibal Lecter Franchise. We work our way through the entries in an unorthodox order and examine the highs and lo…