MONSTER PARTY MAKES A PARDO PROGNOSIS!

JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD make a virtual housecall to check on the status of a past guest's geek standing. It's an episode that begs the question… ARE YOU A BIGGER NERD NOW?!!!

Approximately ten years ago, the hosts of MONSTER PARTY made a very special visit to a friend and fellow podcaster's recording studio. The main reason was that this podcaster, who had been a guest on our show, was severely allergic to the cats that roamed the carpets of our own studio. But since this was still in the relatively early days of MONSTER PARTY, this situation also provided us a glimpse at the setup of an A-LIST podcast.

The topic of the episode we recorded was, "WHY AREN'T YOU A BIGGER NERD?" and the guest was the seismically hilarious comedian and host of the groundbreaking/award-winning podcast NEVER NOT FUNNY, JIMMY PARDO! It was a fantastic experience—Mr. Pardo was nothing short of delightful—and we feel we made significant headway in his journey toward healthy nerdism. But after the episode was posted, we lost track of Jimmy's progress. That is, until now!

In this singular life-affirming event, Jimmy Pardo returns to catch us up on how much his world of genre entertainment has opened up since he last appeared on our show. And what he has to say might surprise you. We really don't want to give away any spoilers, but if you struggle with middle-aged action figure impulse buys, prefer practical apes to CGI ones, and enjoy the happening sounds of Chicago, Journey, and REO Speedwagon, this episode is the audio intervention you've been clamoring for.

WHAT ARE THE ODDS THAT JIMMY PARDO IS A BIGGER NERD NOW? WE'D GUESS IT'S 25 OR 6 TO 4.

MONSTER PARTY WANTS YOU TO LAY BACK AND CUDDLE WITH A GOOD FILM. AND YES, WE MEAN THAT LITERALLY.

JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, share a banquet of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films that always give them a case of the warm and fuzzies. Get ready to dig in as we present… MONSTER PARTY'S GENRE COMFORT FOOD!!!

The film and TV tastes of the various hosts of MONSTER PARTY are as wide-ranging as the colors of the stars in Starcrash! Between the four of us, we go from high brow to low brow, mainstream to B movie, practical effects to CGI (within reason), and any other cool monster kid viewing we can lay our claws on. But there is a very unique class of cinematic serotonin that, during a stressful time or a lazy afternoon, can unfurrow our brows like a wet compress soaked in Romulan Ale.

In this intimate and revelatory episode of MONSTER PARTY, the guys reveal what special films have the ability to calm their nerves like a dog anxiety vest. But don't expect just the usual easy-on-the-system classics like Forbidden Planet or Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory. Because for some, comfort can come from killer robots, murderous "children," or even some hills that have eyes. And speaking of which, what's the mystery meat in your comfort food?

Joining us for this poo-poo platter of pleasing pictures is a guest making his MONSTER PARTY debut. And it's long overdue! He's not only a knowledgeable genre expert, but also the owner of one of the most amazing collectible stores in the country, BLAST FROM THE PAST! Please welcome… LARRY ROSS!

Larry is a wonderful guy, and his shop is located at 3117 West Magnolia Blvd in historic Burbank, California. BLAST FROM THE PAST offers a stunning collection of new and vintage toys, comics, statues, movie posters, artwork, books, cosplay items, clothing, cards, and so much more. The store is also known for hosting a regular stand-up comedy show, as well as a challenging horror trivia night that always packs the house! Oh, and the staff is pretty outstanding as well!

LISTEN TO MONSTER PARTY'S GENRE COMFORT FOOD! AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE, GO BACK FOR ANOTHER HELPING!

MONSTER PARTY GOES FOR IT!

JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD return to a show format that could quite possibly end all wars! Well, at least the one with your inner monster kid. It's a cavalcade of clever conversation, we're calling... ANYTHING GOES: THE QUEST FOR PEACE!!!

As you long-term listeners may recall, our "Anything Goes" episodes are exactly what they sound like—a freewheeling, spontaneous gab-fest where practically any subject is allowed. Sure, we'd prefer they be genre-related, but a good egg salad recipe would definitely not be off limits. Well...

We don't want to give too many episode details away, but if you're into customizing action figures, Gorilla Suit Day, superhero-themed half bathrooms, bucket list cosplay planning, theme park gripes, and a bit of Disney bashing, you might want to give this baby a listen!

Joining us for this challenging charcuterie of chat (or chatcuterie) is a return guest and loyal MONSTER PARTY supporter! However, if that is not enough for you, he's also an acclaimed game designer, author, teacher, lecturer, former Disney Imagineer, and a huge Batman fan! Please welcome back our old chum... SCOTT ROGERS! (LEVEL UP! THE GUIDE TO GREAT VIDEO GAME DESIGN, SWIPE THIS! THE GUIDE TO TOUCHSCREEN GAME DESIGN, RAYGUNS AND ROCKETSHIPS, PANTONE THE GAME, ALIEN: FATE OF THE NOSTROMO, I DO MY OWN STUNTS, GAMEMASTER)

GIVE PEACE A CHANCE. AND IF YOU CAN'T DO THAT, HOW ABOUT A NICE EGG SALAD? LARRY?