Best Shawn Sheridan Podcasts (2025)

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MONSTERPALOOZA 2025: PART 2!!! 1:52:30

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4d ago1:52:30

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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…

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MONSTERPALOOZA 2025: PART 1!!! 2:44:09

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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 2025: PART 1!!! Our fav…

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TOPIC FREE-FOR-ALL: SKULL-POCALYPSE!!! With JOHN MATTA & G. CHARLES WRIGHT! 2:42:30

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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-FO…

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QUOTE JAM 2025!!! With TOM SAWYER! 2:17:13

2M ago2:17:13

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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 …

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Dad Like You Expected To Even If You Didn't With Guest Luke Deroy 24:56

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Luke is a young, devoted, active father. He didn't become a father on purpose, but he's a purposeful father. His child was unexpected, but never unwanted. His story is one that inspires and gives hope to struggling young dads. He's a special guy.By Chris Zito

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WRITING HORROR WITH RICHARD CHRISTIAN MATHESON!!! 2:21:55

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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. R.C. MATHESON started his career in telev…

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Dad Like You Love Laughter With Guest Shawn Sheridan 31:33

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Shawn Sheridan is a Program Manager at Ohio State University and Speaker of all things family. He and his wife love to laugh together while they raise their three kids and await number four!By Chris Zito

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BOB GURR: TO DISNEYLAND AND BEYOND!!! With FRANK WOODWARD & BOB GURR! 2:00:34

2M ago2:00:34

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MONSTER PARTY SALUTES THE LIFE AND CAREER OF A CREATIVE VISIONARY! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD celebrate the legendary artist 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 t…

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Dad Like Your Stepdad With Guest Mike Koutrobis 23:55

3M ago23:55

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Mike is a comedian, producer, and father. But not in that order. He has other jobs too but being a dad is clearly his priority. Mike talks about the differences between his birth father and stepfather with love and compassion. Oh, and this episode is filled with laughs!By Chris Zito

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Dad Like The Manosphere Is Dangerous.... 22:29

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...because it is. Zito discusses how a few things have recently collided in his life that made it seem like this is the time to speak up about the so-called "Manosphere" of Bro Podcasts and YouTube videos that boys are exposed to that give them a warped sense of their relationship to the world and their relationship with women. The biggest weapon t…

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THE FUTURE OF SUPERHEROES!!! With BRIAN COPELAND! 1:27:21

3M ago1:27:21

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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 …

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Dad Like A New Dad With Guest John Nero 27:14

3M ago27:14

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John Nero has a wonderful trilogy of books for any new dad, "The Pregnancy Guide For Dads," "The Baby Guide for Dads," and "The Toddler Guide For Dads." John speaks honestly from experience about the joy, challenge, and terror of becoming a first time father!By Chris Zito

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GENRE ODDITIES!!! With THE MONSTER PARTY GANG! 2:08:27

4M ago2:08:27

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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…

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Dad Like It Means Everything With Guest Adam Belmont 35:18

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Adam Belmont isn't a life coach or famous author of a parenting book, he's just a dad who's kids mean everything to him. His story of changing his life and career completely so that he could be a better dad is an inspiration. Oh! And if you ever need some PR help help be sure to look for A to B Strategies! https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-belmont-6…

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SOUNDTRACKS: THE SONGS!!! With DANIEL SCHWEIGER! 1:50:35

4M ago1:50:35

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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 …

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Dad Your Trans Kid With Guest Steven Brykman 41:27

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Steven Brykman isn't a PhD, or a pediatric endocrinologist. He, like Zito, is a devoted father of a transgender kid. You can read about Noah's experience here:https://brykman.substack.com/p/how-to-play-ball?r=udr8y&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true To support our transgender fellow citizens go to https://standwithtrans.org/ With help coming out go …

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THE TWISTED JOURNEY OF INCUBUS!!! With DAVID J. SCHOW! 1:54:39

5M ago1:54:39

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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 LIM…

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Relaunch: Season One Finale/Two Trans Dads Tell The Truth 1:00:06

5M ago1:00:06

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From June of 2023. Zito and his guest Steven Brykman set the record straight on trans youth. Steven is the father of a trans boy, 15 at the time of this first launching. Zito's youngest daughter, V, now 19, was 17 and a high school junior. If you are honestly curious about transgenderism and want to dispel some fear this episode is a must listen.…

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Dad Like the "Old Man" With Guest David Lennon 23:31

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David Lennon is a retired father in his sixties with eight year-old twin boys. He married for the first time in his 50s so here he is, parenting young kids. His devotion, energy, and perspective are an invaluable inspiration. He and Zito talk about extracurriculars, changing gender roles, and housework!…

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WHY AREN'T YOU A BIGGER NERD? VOL. 2!!! With DANIELLE KOENIG & KRISTINE KIMMEL! 1:47:03

5M ago1:47:03

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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…

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Dad Like A Team With Guest Michael Finlay 19:19

5M ago19:19

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Zito chats with parenting coach and fatherhood advocate, Michael Finlay. They talk baseball, onesies, and coaching. Michael's latest favorite way to connect with other dads in his Father's group. Turns out comparing notes with other dads helps everyone! Check out his website at thisisfatherhood.blogBy Chris Zito

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Dad Like Something's Changed With Guest Jason Blydell 23:41

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Zito has a fascinating conversation with Life/Fatherhood coach, Jason Blydell. Jason experienced a seismic shift which led him down a new path. We explore a father's love, rage, and evolution. Check Jason out at jasonblydellcoaching.com and Zito at chriszitospeaks.comBy Chris Zito

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THE MAD MOVIE SMACKDOWN: A.D. 2025!!! With ED GRANT! 2:10:13

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THE SMACKDOWN IS BACK! AND NOT A MINUTE TOO SOON! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, start the year with a game that is really just an excuse for genre film nerds to read more. Can your inflated sense of film trivia entitlement handle... THE MAD MOVIE SMACKDOWN A.D. 2025!!!? MONSTER PARTY fans know the drill, but if you'…

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MONSTER PARTY HOLIDAY MEMORIES!!! 1:51:54

6M ago1:51:54

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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 …

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Dad Like You're Making Memories: Holiday Edition 18:08

6M ago18:08

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Zito discusses what can make the difference between someone who is "trying to get through the holidays" and someone who is joyful during the holidays. It may just be their DAD! This holiday special features archival calls from Zito's radio career.By Chris Zito

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WHO WOULD WIN? VOL. 8: THE WINTER EDITION!!! With JASON LENZI! 2:19:22

7M ago2:19:22

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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? …

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Dad Like You're Partners Guests Kerri Louise and Tom Cotter 28:29

7M ago28:29

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Kerri Louise and Tom Cotter are married (to each other) comics with three sons. How do they manage to care for and nurture these three while traveling and performing? It's a lot of planning, a lot of cooperation, and a lot of laughs. This is definitely NOT a typical episode.By Chris Zito

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THE MONSTER PARTY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2024!!! With KEVIN SMITH! 1:56:47

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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, MONSTER PARTY ENCOURAGES YOU TO BUY OUR LOVE! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, have Christmas stockings that are just screaming to be filled! And what they want, you want! So get ready to go into even deeper debt, as you check off the items in... THE MONSTER PARTY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2024!!! The HOL…

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Dad Like They Don't Have To Ask 11:13

7M ago11:13

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Zito goes solo to relate an afternoon he recently spent with one of his daughters that meant a lot to both of them. And he confesses about having been a little missing from her life lately.By Chris Zito

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Dad For The First Time With Guest David Arrell 19:12

8M ago19:12

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David Arrell is the founder of Welcome To Fatherhood (or WTF) and host of the podcast "Baby Talk with Katie and David." he helps lots of first time fathers go from "Dude to Dad."By Chris Zito

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THE WORLD OF H.M. WYNANT!!! With H.M. WYNANT & STEVEN PEROS! 1:17:15

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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 O…

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Dad Like A Legend With Guest Larry Hagner 26:02

8M ago26:02

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Larry Hagner is the founder of thedadedge.com and host of the podcast, The Dad Edge. He's a man dealing with broken stuff occasionally (you'll know why once you find out who he lives with). He's the author of "The Spirit of Fatherhood," his fourth book, with a fifth due next Father's Day. Larry and Zito talk about habits, money, and showing boys ho…

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Special Tribute To The Late Steve Morse 24:57

8M ago24:57

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Steve Morse was a fixture in the Boston music scene for decades. He wrote for the Boston Globe and was widely read and respected by musicians and fans alike. He also wrote occasionally about comedy and that's where Zito met him years ago, crossing paths from time to time. Steve was also a devoted father to his special needs son, Nick. Nick is an ac…

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HALLOWEEN HIJINKS!!! With DANA GOULD! 1:45:33

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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, put the giant Home Depot skeleton on the front lawn, and get ready for some... HALLOWEEN HIJINKS! Halloween is a very special time for…

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Dad With This Parable 15:50

8M ago15:50

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Zito goes solo in this episode about his favorite parable. Not surprisingly, it examines fear of what's next and how dads can avoid that. He also talks a little about recovery and what that's meant to his outlook on...well, everything.By Chris Zito

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Dad Like A God Guy with Guest Tommy Morin 28:58

9M ago28:58

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The Manic Hispanic Preacher Tommy Morin and Zito go way back. They both have unsavory pasts and new lives today. There's talk of kids of course, and of travel, and faith. And oh yeah, the laughs. So many laughs!By Chris Zito

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'90S HORROR!!! With DAVID WEINER! 2:03:49

9M ago2:03:49

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FORGET YOUR FURBIES, YOUR SLAP BRACELETS, AND YOUR POGS! MONSTER PARTY WANTS YOU TO FIRE UP THE VCR AND GET READY FOR SOME CHILLS! SHAWN SHERIDAN, JAMES GONIS, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, revisit that strange, transitional, hard-to-define decade of film that produced so many fright classics! Put the lotion in the basket and steady your nerves…

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Dad Like the New Guy w/Guest John Nero 27:14

9M ago27:14

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John Nero has authored a trilogy of books for new dads, "The Pregnancy Guide for Men," "The New Baby Guide for Dads," and "The Toddler Guide for Dads." He and Zito talk all things "new dad."By Chris Zito

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Dad Like The Surgeon General With Guest Dr. Barry Plummer 30:00

9M ago30:00

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Dr. Barry Plummer returns to discuss US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy's report on the mental health crisis among America's parents.By Chris Zito

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HANNA-BARBERA!!! With GREG EHRBAR! 2:28:11

9M ago2:28:11

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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 cartoo…

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Dad Like You Adopted a Brood with Guest Steve Bjork 28:01

9M ago28:01

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A relaunch of Steve Bjork's important story. Steve is a comedian who fostered four siblings, then adopted them. He and his wife went from no kids to four kids. Soon after, Steve found himself a full time single dad to kids who needed lots of help working through their trauma.By Chris Zito

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Dad Like A TV Dad With Guest Ken Reid 24:35

9M ago24:35

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Ken Reid is a comedian, pop culture maven, and podcast host of "The TV Guidance Counselor." We have a fun conversation about TV Dads! The best, the worst, the phoniest, and the funniest!By Chris Zito

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HORROR THEATER!!! With ZOMBIE JOE! 1:45:44

10M ago1:45:44

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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-Guig…

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Dad Untamed with Guest Tyler Graham 26:05

10M ago26:05

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Season 3 kicks off with a health update from Zito (he almost died, but no big deal!). Then Zito is joined by Tyler Graham, father of SIX (gulp!) who encourages Dads to unleash their love and let it "burn untamed!"By Chris Zito

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I REALLY NEED THAT TOY!!! With GAVIN HIGNIGHT! 2:14:13

10M ago2:14:13

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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 N…

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MONSTERS IN COMICS!!! With MARK SPEARS! 2:32:39

10M ago2:32:39

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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 …

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COMIC CON 2024!!! With GREAT GUESTS! 2:25:53

11M ago2:25:53

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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 ti…

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WORST ALIENS!!! With SUE MURPHY! 2:09:09

11M ago2:09:09

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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 we meet the... WORST ALIENS! Aliens in films and television come in all shapes, sizes, a…

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ARENAS!!! 2:08:03

12M ago2:08:03

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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 a…

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MORE MONSTERPALOOZA 2024!!! 2:39:00

1y ago2:39:00

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MONSTER PARTY GETS THE CHILLS! BUT THAT'S MAINLY TO DUE TO THE AIR-CONDITIONING AT THE PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, present another pulse-pounding podcast, featuring more great moments from their favorite horror convention. So drop your socks, and grab some shocks, as we present... MORE …