MONSTER PARTY GIVES YOU A BACKSTAGE PASS... TO TERROR!

JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, get you feared-up and ready for the upcoming HALLOWEEN HAUNT season, with a celebration of live, in-your-face scares! Reserve yourself a front-row orchestra seat for... HORROR THEATER!

From the days of France's Théâtre du Grand-Guignol, and early productions of Dracula, Frankenstein, and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, horror-themed theater productions have sent chills up and down audiences' spines. But since those early plays. horror theater has evolved to include such trends as Antonin Artuad's immersive THEATRE OF CRUELTY, one-person performances, offbeat musicals, and the extravagant rock shows of ALICE COOPER and KISS! See, sometimes good things do happen!

Joining us for this episode of footlight frights is the founder of the visionary dramatic company, ZOMBIE JOE’S UNDERGROUND THEATRE, located in the heart of scenic North Hollywood. Starting in 1992, Zombie Joe’s been delightfully blowing minds with inventive and provocative productions, including the mega-popular nightmare-fuel of a show, URBAN DEATH. In 2007, Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre won THE LA WEEKLY THEATER AWARD FOR BEST ONE-ACT ENSEMBLE FOR EDGAR ALLEN POE’S, “THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH,” and LA WEEKLY’S STEVEN LEIGH MORRIS named ZOMBIE JOE’S “BEST OF LA.” The URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR has also been recognized by horror icon JOE BOB BRIGGS, receiving THE SILVER BOLO AWARD for “EXCELLENCE IN HORROR MEDIA.” Please welcome the man, the legend… ZOMBIE JOE!

THE CURTAIN IS RISING MONSTER PARTIERS! STAY IN YOUR SEATS... IF YOU DARE!

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!