Monster Kid Playground
Monster Kid Playground
Podcast Description
Monster Kid Playground is your ultimate refuge for all things creepy, nostalgic, and monstrous! Hosted by John Faust, this podcast dives into classic monsters, horror films, TV shows, and toy collecting. Each episode celebrates iconic creatures, Halloween nostalgia, and vintage collectibles, offering a fun blend of analysis and nostalgia. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, Monster Kid Playground is the perfect place to indulge your love for the spooky and strange. Join the playground—where the monsters are always welcome!
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as classic horror cinema, iconic monster lore, vintage toy collections, and Halloween nostalgia. Episodes often feature topics like the cultural impact of horror hosts, behind-the-scenes stories from memorable horror shows, and collectible toys centered around beloved franchises, with examples including deep dives into the public domain's role in horror filmmaking and interviews with renowned horror hosts.
Monster Kid Playground is your ultimate refuge for all things creepy, nostalgic, and monstrous! Hosted by John Faust, this podcast dives into classic monsters, horror films, TV shows, and toy collecting. Each episode celebrates iconic creatures, Halloween nostalgia, and vintage collectibles, offering a fun blend of analysis and nostalgia. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the genre, Monster Kid Playground is the perfect place to indulge your love for the spooky and strange. Join the playground—where the monsters are always welcome!
🎙️ Monster Kid Playground | Ep. 6 — Guest: Dick Dyszel aka Count Gore De Vol
On this episode of Monster Kid Playground, I sit down with the one, the only, Dick Dyszel — the legendary performer behind a whole haunted house full of iconic characters: Bozo the Clown, Captain 20, M.T. Graves, and of course, the incomparable Count Gore De Vol!We dive into Dick’s incredible career in Washington, D.C. television, his groundbreaking role as one of the first horror hosts to go digital, and how he's still pushing boundaries — even using AI and exploring spooky connections in Romania.
It's a conversation full of nostalgia, creativity, and just the right amount of garlic. Whether you grew up watching Creature Feature or you’re just discovering the world of horror hosting, this episode is for you.
🦇 ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dick Dyszel is a TV pioneer, children’s entertainer, horror host, and independent film actor. As Count Gore De Vol, he brought horror, humor, and social commentary to the screen for decades and remains a beloved figure among monster kids of all ages.
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