Welcome to the home of the new Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast! Moderated by your hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater, this monthly audio cast features exclusive news, interviews with the folks that make the Mihmiverse possible, shameless self-promotion, and original, reoccuring content like dramatic bad poetry readings, an on-going old-time radio serial and other fun stuff!
Downloads of the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast are always free and will appear on this page on or around the 15th of every month. To save files on your computer, right click on the file name and select "Save Target As..." Bear in mind that podcast files can be quite large (50MB+) so please be patient while downloading them! Depending on your internet connection speed, they can take anywhere from minutes to an hour (or more for very slow connections) to download.
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Rejoice! The seemingly-endless cold Minnesota weather lets up JUST ENOUGH to allow the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast crew to FINALLY return to the fire pit! In honor of the imminent release of the latest Mihmiverse film, podcast hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater (and perma-guest writer/director Christopher R. Mihm) welcome Mihmiverse mainstays Mike Cook (Dr. Edwards/Harlan/Gustav) and James Norgard (Dr. Gabriel/Arthur), both of whom return to the 'verse in "The Giant Spider!"
Also included: an "improvised poem" by second-time podcast guest Mike Cook, another episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer...in Space!," and a whole host o' shenanigans!
The Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast returns... to the basement. As an unusually LONG winter rages outside, hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater, perma-guest writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, Mitch "The Rain Bringer" Gonzales, podcast mascot Tori Fox and candle tender Kira Pontiff find themselves stuck underground—AGAIN. Luckily, this month's guest, Mike Mason, makes it more than tolerable! Mr. Mason is best known as Lobo from the first Mihmiverse film, "The Monster of Phantom Lake," and as Dr. Frasier in "It Came From Another World!"
Also included: the latest episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer...In Space!," a "classic bad poem" from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's childhood and the latest edition of "Who's Googlin' Who?," wherein writer/director Christopher R. Mihm reads some of the more "interesting" search terms used by people trying to find his website!
Due to an unusually cold and snowy Minnesota winter, hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater find themselves yet again stuck in the basement. Along with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast "mascot/go-fer" Tori Fox, the gang "mix it up" this month with a special independent filmmaker forum. Guests include "moderator" Douglas Sidney (Dr. Collins in "Attack of the Moon Zombies") and fellow Minnesota-based indie filmmaker Brandon Van Vliet of Restraining Hollywood.
Also included: another rousing edition of "Who's Googlin' Who?"
Posted March 18th, 2013
Episode #20 — Click here to download part 1 — Click here to download part 2 After a single month absence, Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast host Rhuby rejoins fellow host Hater, perma-guest writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and "candle tender" Mitch "The Rain Bringer" Gonzales in the podcast basement (still too cold for a bonfire) to interview Mihmiverse "bad girl" Rachel Grubb, the ultra-talented actress best known as Amy in "The Monster of Phantom Lake" and Hagra, Lead Huntress of the Liak tribe, in "Cave Women on Mars."
Also included: the latest episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer...In Space!," another "bad poem" from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and the latest edition of "Who's Googlin' Who?," wherein writer/director Christopher R. Mihm reads some of the more "interesting" search terms used by people trying to find his website!
Posted February 15th, 2013
Episode #19 — Click here to download part 1 — Click here to download part 2 As the new year dawns, the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast comes back with a special "looking forward" edition. With host Hater's better half, Rhuby, out of town, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, monster-of-all-trades Michael Kaiser and master-monster-maker Mitch "Mitchy the Kid/Diva/Giant Gonzales" Gonzales discuss the Mihmiverse as it exists, the Mihmiverse as it should be, and the Mihmiverse as it most likely WILL be!
Also included: a new feature entitled, "Who's Googlin' Who?," wherein writer/director Christopher R. Mihm reads some of the more "interesting" search terms used by people trying to find his website!
It's holiday time again at the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast! Hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, First Lady of the Mihmiverse Stephanie Mihm, and Mitch "The Diva" Gonzales spread Mihmiverse-related holiday cheer by finally revealing the winners of this year's Mihmiverse Awards!
Also included: the latest episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer...In Space!," a holiday-themed poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, and holiday greetings from actors and contributors from across the 'verse!
Posted December 20th, 2012
Supplemental — Click here to download the audio file Writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, joined by Mark Haider, Cherie "Rhuby" Gallinati, Mitch Gonzales, and Tori Fox (with a small group of friends and fans), held a panel discussion about the Mihmiverse at the 2012 ValleyCon in Fargo, North Dakota. This is the audio of that event, recorded on Saturday, October 19th, 2012.
Writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and the first lady of the Mihmiverse, Stephanie Mihm, turn the tables on the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast hosts by highjacking the 'cast and making them the guests! Enjoy as Rhuby 'n' Hater are grilled, stewed, chopped up, and 30-seconds-of-randomed into submission in this fun and different take on the usual podcast routine!
Also included: "Fall," a bad poem from guest co-host, Stephanie Mihm, and an inappropriate number of Mitch Gonzales references!
"Against all odds," the cold weather has come early to Minnesota and forced hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater back into the basement around the Mitch Gonzales memorial candle. In this episode, you'll hear "both sides of the story" as our boisterous hosts interview ever-present guest writer/director Christopher R. Mihm AND Douglas Sidney, the "easy lover" best known to Mihmivites as Dr. Collins from "Attack of the Moon Zombies!" Whatever you do, "don't let him steal your heart away!"
Also "in the air tonight": fire-tender (and new "The Giant Spider" associate producer) Paul Hansen, monster-of-all-trades ("you know what I mean") Michael Kaiser, and frequent contributor (and someone you "oughta know by now") Tori Fox!
Don't miss the latest episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer... in Space!" and the first ever "bad haiku" from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm! "Sussudio!"
On a beautiful September night, hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater welcome a gang of friends around the bonfire in this, the latest episode of the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast. In addition to permanent guest writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, the two main leads of the next Mihmiverse film, "The Giant Spider," Shannon McDonough and Daniel R. Sjerven are interviewed. Other special guests include firetender Jim Norgard (Arthur/Dr. Gabriel), the first lady of the 'verse, Stephanie Mihm, Elizabeth Kaiser (Alice Johnson) and Ed Oliver (associate producer and prior firetender). As you can imagine, chaos ensues!
Also included is the latest episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer... in Space!" and bad poetry written by one of the guests!
Twas the Night — recorded on May 22nd, 2012, this "night before the premiere of 'House of Ghosts'" episode captures the anxiety and excitement the Mihmiverse crew felt before the big event!
Decompression Session — a special "after the premiere of 'House of Ghosts' decompression session" recorded a few days after the big event. Hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater and writer/director Christopher R. Mihm discuss their impressions of the premiere with many special guests!
Back around the bonfire, hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater hang out with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, fire tender Maggie Schultz and "deputy fire tender" Tori Fox, and interview two of the newest Mihmiverse players, J. Andrew Wilkins (The Medium) and Mark Scanlan (Isaac), both of whom were featured in the recently released "House of Ghosts."
Also, the latest episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer... in Space!," and, in lieu of the usual "bad poem," writer/director Christopher R. Mihm does a dramatic reading of his first official piece of hate mail!
Hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater hang out with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and his faithful assistant Victoria Flox (Tori Fox) and interview the new "Monster King" of the Mihmiverse, Mitch Gonzales. Mitch is the über-talented artist behind the design of the moon zombies and the Angel of Death! (as seen in "House of Ghosts")
Also included: "It Was... Fun," the newest bad poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, the latest episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer... in Space!" and the grand finale of the Phantom Lake Monsters/Harriet Island Beavers World Series game!
Bob & Rob - a conversation with superfans Bob Arndt and Rob Wartick, the pair best known for their multi-part behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of "Attack of the Moon Zombies."
No Brand Con - a recording of a panel discussion about making films on a shoestring budget recorded on Saturday, May 5th at No Brand Con in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater take advantage of an early spring and light up the bonfire for the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast "season finale!" As usual, they visit with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and interview a Mihmiverse actor. This month, their subject is Elizabeth Kaiser, the actor best known as Alice Johnson in "Terror from Beneath the Earth." Liz also has behind-the-scenes credits in quite a few of the films of the Mihmiverse—some which may even surprise you!
Also included: "Pop," the newest bad poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, the latest episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer... in Space!" and a continuation of the Phantom Lake Monsters/Harriet Island Beavers World Series game—with a special guest!
In the latest episode of the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast, hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater visit with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, continue their Esperanto training, and interview the very well-dressed Anthony Kaczor (Dr. Phillips/Pajama Zombie from "Attack of the Moon Zombies" and Piers the butler in the upcoming "House of Ghosts"). Anthony even brought neckties for the whole crew!
Also included: "Horga'hn," the newest bad poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, the second episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer... in Space!" and a continuation of the Phantom Lake Monsters/Harriet Island Beavers World Series game!
It's the dead of winter in Minnesota and hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater are enjoying the warmth of their home while dreaming of the days when the bonfire shall return. In the meantime, they visit with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, try their hands at some Esperanto, and interview actor Jim Norgard (Dr. Gabriel from "Attack of the Moon Zombies" and Arthur in the upcoming "House of Ghosts").
Also included: "Wash Rinse Repeat," the newest bad poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, the first episode of "Commander Lambent: Space Explorer... in Space!" and something extra-super-special at the end of part three!
The end of 2011 has arrived and with it, "The Year End Wrap-up" podcast! This month, hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater find themselves cowering in their basement with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm as an insane hoarde of "crazies" slowly descends upon them! This special extended episode takes a look back at the-year-that-was, while simultaneously derailing into extra strange (and extra Mihmiverse-ish) territory!
Also included: "Shaped like the Pope," the newest bad poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and a few fun surprises! Lambent!
In the eighth episode of the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast, hosts Mark 'n' Rhuby are kickin' it "holiday style" for the 2011 year-ender. Writer/director Christopher R. Mihm shares some more information about his next film, "House of Ghosts," and continues his crusade to bring the word "lambent" into the mainstream. The special guest for this episode is Stephanie Mihm, the actress best known as Rosemary from "Terror from Beneath the Earth" and writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's wife!
Also included: "The Breakdown," the newest holiday-themed poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and the first annual Mihmiverse "Versie" awards!
Posted Decemeber 15th, 2011
Episode #7 — Click here to download part 1 — Click here to download part 2 It's a brisk evening in Minnesota and Rhuby 'n' Hater are toughing it out by the backyard bonfire for the seventh installment of the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast. In this episode, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm talks about his next film, "House of Ghosts," and continues to push the word "lambent" on the audience. Also, the crew interviews Catherine Hanson! Catherine is currently appearing as Mary in "House of Ghosts" and is most recognizable as space pirate Yureena Null in "Destination: Outer Space."
Also included: "The Difference," the newest poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, a commercial for Saint Marie Baking Kits, and a new "Monster Word of the Day!"
Posted November 18th, 2011
Supplemental #1 — Click here to download the audio file Joined by Mark Haider, Cherie "Rhuby" Gallinati, Rylan Bachman, Shannon McDonough, Sid Korpi, and Anthony Kaczor, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm held a panel discussion about the Mihmiverse and low-budget filmmaking in general at ValleyCon 37 in Fargo, North Dakota.
Recorded on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, this exclusive supplemental podcast is the audio of that event. Lambent!
On a beautiful autumn evening, Rhuby 'n' Hater find themselves again by the backyard bonfire in the sixth installment of the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast. In this episode, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm talks a little more about his next film, "House of Ghosts," and chats up the future of the 'verse. In addition to a surprise visit by executive producer Rylan Bachman, the podcasters interview someone recognizable to most Mihmivites: Daniel R. Sjerven! Daniel played Lieutenant Elliott in "Cave Women on Mars," Stan Johnson in "Terror from Beneath the Earth," and Captain Herman "Ace" Frehley in "Attack of the Moon Zombies."
Also included: "Got Nothing," the newest poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, a commercial for Wisawa Brand Flashlights, and a new "Monster Word of the Day!"
Posted October 16th, 2011
Episode #5 — Click here to download part 1 — Click here to download part 2 Rhuby 'n' Hater are back around the backyard bonfire (tended by executive producer Rylan Bachman) in the fifth installment of the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast. In this episode, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm chats about the next Mihmiverse film, "House of Ghosts" (currently in production) and shares some interesting "fan mail." Also, the bonfire crew interview super-starlet Shannon McDonough! Shannon is familiar to Mihmivites as the beauty (and talent) behind Julie Ann Saint Marie and Dr. Hackett from "Attack of the Moon Zombies!"
Also included: "If I," the newest poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, a commercial for Uncle John's Burger Dog, and a new "Monster Word of the Day" with Michael Kaiser!
Posted September 16th, 2011
Episode #4 — Click here to download part 1 — Click here to download part 2 A rogue thunderstorm forces Rhuby 'n' Hater indoors for the first ever "non-fire" Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast! In this episode, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm talks about all the things going on in the 'verse and Rhuby 'n' Hater interview Mike Cook. Mike is well known in the Mihmiverse as the ridiculously talented actor behind fan-favorite Canoe Cop Gustav and Dr. Vincent Edwards from "Terror from Beneath the Earth" and "Attack of the Moon Zombies!"
Also included: "Like a Chalkboard," the newest poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, a commercial for Mihmtel records, and a new "Monster Word of the Day!"
Posted August 17th, 2011
Episode #3 — Click here to download part 1 — Click here to download part 2 The latest episode of the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast features hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater and their guests recording around a REAL backyard bonfire (tended by Ed Oliver)! In this super-sized episode (2 parts!), writer/director Christopher R. Mihm talks about "House of Ghosts" and his newfound love for the Esperanto community! Also featured: a really entertaining (and lengthy) interview with Justen Overlander, the actor and filmmaker known primarily as Sheriff Elliott in "Terror from Beneath the Earth" and Jonathan in "The Monster of Phantom Lake."
Also included: "Sailing," the next bad poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, a commercial for Shore-it-up Brand Duct Tape, and a new "Monster Word of the Day" with Michael Kaiser!
Posted July 15th, 2011
Episode #2 — Click here to download the audio file Rhuby 'n' Hater enjoy a beautiful night around the bonfire (tended by Ann Segar) for the sophmore Mihmiverse Boncast Podfire! In this episode, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm reminisces about the ridiculously successful "Attack of the Moon Zombies" premiere and teases about the next, yet-to-be-revealed film. Plus, the main attraction: Rhuby 'n' Hater interview Michael Kaiser, the man behind all the greatest Mihmiverse monsters!
Also included: "Oh, Tilapia," the newest poem from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, a commercial for 'Shmallow Me brand marshmallows, and a new "Monster Word of the Day!"
Posted June 17th, 2011
Episode #1 — Click here to download the audio file The premiere Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast features our intrepid hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater recording around a REAL backyard bonfire (tended by Anthony Kaczor)! In addition to some Mihmiverse updates with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, this episode features Sid Korpi, the actress who will soon be known across the Mihmiverse as Administrator Ripley in the soon-to-be-released "Attack of the Moon Zombies!"
Also included: "Feelings," the first of many bad poems from writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, a commercial for Old Man Yates Whiskey, and a new "Moon Zombies"-inspired "Monster Word of the Day" with Michael Kaiser!
