Kaiju Vs. History
This podcast is a chronological crash course of Kaiju cinema history with hosts Myles and Patrick. We examine the production, reception and legacy of every single giant monster movie ever created to finally see who wins the battle of Kaiju Vs. History!
S7 E187 · Mon, April 14, 2025
Episode 187 - Rampage (2018)
Its time for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions to take a classic kaiju video game and adapt it for the silver screen. This film made bank at the box office but failed to capture a positive critic's consensus. Will this flick stand out though as a monster movie or is it a better action video game adaptation at its core? Find out along with us as we both revisit this film for the first time in years, this is 2018's "Rampage"
S7 E186 · Mon, April 07, 2025
Episode 186 - Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
Five years after the powerhouse original mecha vs kaiju film we finally get a sequel, though this time without the direction of soon to be academy award winning Director Guillermo Del Toro. Will this movie stand a chance with a new cast of main characters and a director taking his first stab at a feature film? We will answer that question and more this week as we take a look at 2018's "Pacific Rim: Uprising"
S7 E185 · Mon, March 31, 2025
Episode 185 - Atlantic Rim: Resurrection (2018)
The sequel mockbuster this week many constantly forget exists, as the film it apes also fell out of theaters fairly quickly. Can an Asylum film do the impossible and improve over its prior film while the movie its ripping off gets worse? Find out by listening to this week's Kaiju Vs History as we take aim at 2018's "Atlantic Rim: Resurrection"
S7 E184 · Mon, March 24, 2025
Episode 184 - Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters (2017)
This week we start in on the Netflix Godzilla Anime trilogy of film from Toho Animation and Polygon Pictures. Will this far flung future film start off the three well or will it start with uneven footing? Find out as we watch this week's 2017 flick "Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters"
S7 E183 · Mon, March 17, 2025
Episode 183 - Kong: Skull Island (2017)
The start of the Monkey Monsterverse is here with a period piece Kaiju Kong film. Will a massive Hollywood budget be enough to help kickstart this monster? Or will this series need more to survive its sophomore second film? Find out with us as we take a look at 2017's "Kong: Skull Island"
S7 E182 · Mon, March 10, 2025
Episode 182 - Shin Godzilla (2016)
It is finally time to look at one of the most unique and frightening takes on Godzilla of all time. Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno decides to leave the Kaiju world in stunned silence with a masterpiece. Does this film hold up nearly a decade later? Find out as we fight for the survival of humanity in "Shin Godzilla"
S7 E181 · Mon, March 03, 2025
Episode 181 - Kaiju Mono (2016)
We quickly return to Japan and the mind of Minoru Kawasaki as he sets his sights on skewering both Kaiju and Por-Wrestling with some of Japan's biggest stars from both. We set aside out biases and try to look at this fun film with fresh eyes as this week we are climbing in the ring with none other than 2016's "Kaiju Mono"
S7 E180 · Mon, February 24, 2025
Episode 180 - Colossal (2016)
Anne Hathaway was looking for a weird project to help her break out of a creative box and boy did she find one. We take a look at one of the oddest entries on this list as Hollywood goes Kaiju with one of the biggest casts of all time in 2016's indie darling "Colossal"
S7 E179 · Mon, February 17, 2025
Episode 179 - Kong: King of the Apes (2016)
We take a look at a mostly forgotten children's show developed and aired on Netflix in a first for the streaming era. Will this show take the bottom spot of the animated Kong adaptations we've seen (so far) or will it make up for its tiny tyke audience? We dive into all that and more on this week's episode looking at 2016's "Kong: King of the Apes".
S7 E178 · Mon, February 10, 2025
Episode 178 - Outerman (2015)
We take a look at Minoru Kawasaki's hilarious take on generations of Ultraman parody this week with his love letter to both Showa and Heisei era TV kaiju. Will this more earnest and less farcical comedy stand out in his filmography or will this be a skippable offense of a film? Find out with us as we watch for the first time 2015's "Outerman"
S7 E177 · Mon, February 03, 2025
Episode 177 - Attack on Titan PT. 2 (2015)
We finish off the duology of Attack on Titan as live action cinema this week with a world-ending sequel that diverts from the source material. But will these changes sit right with fans, or will they have a hard time swallowing this bitter Titan pill? Find out as we stick our necks out into 2015's "Attack on Titan Pt. 2"
S7 E176 · Mon, January 27, 2025
Episode 176 - Attack on Titan PT. 1 (2015)
We start in on two weeks of live action Attack on Titan reviews with this first part being a fairly faithful adaptation of the source material in the manga and anime. Will this more accurate depiction of the Giant-slaying world appease fan's ravenous appetite for Titan content? Find out along with us as we look at 2015's "Attack on Titan Pt. 1"
S7 E175 · Mon, January 20, 2025
Episode 175 - Mega Shark Vs Kolossus (2015)
We finally finish the 4th film in the Mega Shark series, putting to bed one of the longest of the Asylum kaiju series. Will this film with its more traditional villain fit into the kaiju canon or will we get just more fin in this series finish? Find out as we brave the dark waters of 2015's "Mega Shark Vs Kolossus"
S7 E174 · Mon, January 13, 2025
Episode 174 - Love & Peace (2015)
This week we set our sights on one of the most unique kaiju films on our watch list, and a sweet holiday film we should have done for our X-mas special. Will this Gamera and Ultra Q inspired love story resonated or does this movie deserve to be called a kaiju film at all? Find out what its all about as we look at 2015's "Love & Peace"
S7 E173 · Mon, January 06, 2025
Episode 173 - Monsters: Dark continent (2014)
We look at an unlikely and seemingly unconnected sequel to Gareth Edwards 2010 indy film that put him on the kaiju map. But will new director Tom Green (not that Tom Green) be able to take the torch and run or will this heavy handed war film fall flat? Find out as we examine 2014's "Monsters: Dark Continent"
S7 E172 · Mon, December 30, 2024
Episode 172 - Godzilla (2014)
Finally after feasting on scraps this season we get to the Hollywood project that likely made if possible for this podcast to exist. Reigniting a passion for kaiju and the Big G for over a decade this week we take a look back at the start of the Monsterverse and the Legendary films kaiju films by breaking down one of the most truly interesting looking takes on the monster that we have seen since the 1990s. This week we are delighted to offer to you all during these holidays a present of the film from our shared past, this is 2014's "GODZILLA"!
S7 E171 · Mon, December 23, 2024
Episode 171 - Mega Shark vs Mecha Shark (2013)
Here we are over half way through the Mega Shark series and we are only regretting them onto the Kaiju list a lot. This week the megaladon take on an AI powered submarine that looks just like him, but will this Mechagodzilla leaning plot be enough for us to take interest into this Asylum film or be a case of too little and too late, discover the answer with us as we dive into 2013's "Mega Shark Vs. Mecha Shark"
S7 E170 · Mon, December 16, 2024
Episode 170 - Big Ass Spider (2013)
We take a look at a throwback to giant insect films of yesterday's Hollywood, but one that still failed to make a big splash. In a film that feels like it should be a part of the Asylum productions can this relatively star-studded film stand out or will this fail to muster up? Find out with us as we dive into "Big Ass Spider"
S7 E169 · Mon, December 09, 2024
Episode 169 -Pacific Rim (2013)
Its rare that a major new Kaiju franchise is started in Hollywood, and even rarer still when its done so by an award winning director. Will a story about giant robots destroying alien ocean-emergent Kaiju sink or swim in the now dominated Superhero blockbuster market? We are a decade out from this films release and looking to see how it holds up and whether it deserves all of its critical acclaim and audience apathy. Join us for a revisit of Guillermo del Toro's 2013 "Pacific Rim"
S7 E168 · Mon, December 02, 2024
Episode 168 -Atlantic Rim (2013)
We are sadly now living in Asylum Film's world where they can release their film first before the movie they're mockbusting, and so before our meat we have to devour some nasty veggies. This week join us as we are forced to watch once more the film "Atlantic Rim"
S6 E167 · Mon, November 25, 2024
Episode 167 - Jellyfish Eyes (2013)
We take a look at an auteur visual artists take on a kids monster movie, both of the Kaiju size as well as ones that can fit into your pocket. Will this hidden gem from Japan's Takashi Murakami delight the child inside us or does this adjacent film not measure up to the stiff Gamera like competition. Find out with us as we explore 2013's "Jellyfish Eyes"
S7 E166 · Mon, November 18, 2024
Episode 166 -Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012)
We return to the Evangelion Universe for the first very different, time-jumping, alternative take on the giant mecha series in film form. Does this movie deserves the derision that it draws from fans or is this the sleep hit of a dark middle chapter? Find out with us this week as we take on "Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo"
S7 E165 · Mon, November 11, 2024
Episode 165 -Wrath of the Titans (2012)
We are back to take a look as the CGI over the top action of ancient greek Gods and Monsters this week. Will a second voyage in the Aegean Sea be more fruitful than the first for Kaiju cinema history or is this a Titan's world and we're just men living in it? Find out along with us as we look at 2012's "Wrath of the Titans"
S7 E164 · Mon, November 04, 2024
Episode 164 -Mega Shark Versus Crocosaurus (2010)
We rewind back a year to look at the first sequel to the Mega Shark series from the Asylum Films. Can Jaleel White make this film succeed where the first failed? Find out as we look at the 2010 movie "Episode 164 -Mega Shark Versus Crocosaurus"
S7 E163 · Mon, October 28, 2024
Episode 163 -Behemoth (2011)
We take a look at a Syfy original movie in RHI Entertainment's Maneater seires this week. Will it outshine the Asylum mockbusters that littered that network and stand on its own two feet or fall to the annals of made for TV drek? Find out along with us as we take a look at 2011's "Behemoth"
S7 E162 · Mon, October 21, 2024
Episode 162 - TrollHunter (2010)
This week we examine a film in the wind swept reaches of Norway as comedians and bare film crews create a delightfully dry documentary style film about Trolls. Does the Kaiju factor of these lumbering beasts make for a great monster movie or will it turn to stone in the cold light of nearly 15 years since its release? Find out with us as we look at 2010's "Trollhunter"
S7 E161 · Mon, October 14, 2024
Episode 161 -Death Kappa (2010)
An odd indie kaiju comedy from Japan is the focus of this week's episode as we see the good bad in the ugly kappa. Will this smaller side project of a film with cameos from the directors future Godzilla friends be enough to interest audiences or will this movie be stuck in the boob-Tubi limbo? Find out as we are in for one shell of a ride watchin 2010's "Death Kappa"
S7 E160 · Tue, October 08, 2024
Episode 160 -Clash of the Titans (2010)
We take a look at a rarity in kaiju cinema as an American reboot seeks to recapture monster movie madness from the 1980s with a big budget CGI Hollywood film. Will this movie stack up to the painstakingly stop motioned past cinema or is this destined to be more schlock for the critics columns? Find out as we explore 2010's "Clash of the Titans"
S7 E159 · Mon, September 30, 2024
Episode 159 -Monsters (2010)
We take a look at the ultra low budget film that put future Godzilla director Gareth Edwards on the map. Does this indie darling about gigantic alien creatures in Mexico still hold up? Find out as we kick off season 7 of Kaiju Vs. History with 2010's "Monsters"
S6 E158 · Mon, September 23, 2024
Episode 158 - Season 6 Kaiju Cinema Recap (2000-2009)
We look at the first decade of the new millennium and decide if Kaiju cinema is on the rise, the decline, or is reinventing itself. This decade saw some beloved films from classic franchises, and even more new voices enter the scene. We talk about our top and bottom 10 films and how those lists have changed and more this week on the Season 6 Kaiju Cinema Recap!
S6 E157 · Mon, September 16, 2024
Episode 157 - Raiga: God of the Monsters (2009)
We look at the modern setting in Shinpei Hiyashiya's off Raigo/Raiga series, here in the middle of his trilogy. Will this more comedic take on kaiju work well or overstay its welcome? Find out along with us as we talk all about 2009's "Raiga: God of the Monsters"
S6 E156 · Mon, September 09, 2024
Episode 156 - Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)
We head back once more into the turbulent world of the Rebuild of Evangelion, this time with the ambitious and alternative history of event that is Part 2.0. Will altering more from the TV series help revitalize this series or be its doom? Find out along with us this week as we look at 2009's "Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance"
S6 E155 · Mon, September 02, 2024
Episode 155 - Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus (2009)
Lock us up in the Asylum films and throw away the key. We start one of the only "mega" series from the infamous movie house with a strictly kaiju sized main character and continuing story. Is this as bad as the rest from this studio or will the great versus nature influence our opinion, find out on this weeks episode as we look at "Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus"
S6 E154 · Mon, August 26, 2024
Episode 154 - Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
We head to the land of American CGI animated films for Dreamwork's look back at the monster movies of the 1950s. Will this oft forgotten film make a splash on the kaiju scene or will it and its fans realize that its no Kung Fu Panda...find out along with is as we look at 2009's "Monsters Vs. Aliens"
S6 E153 · Mon, August 19, 2024
Episode 153 - Demeking, the Sea Monster (2009)
This week we slow down and rewind to a simpler time in Japan's past when the booming economy began to bust and the future didn't look as bright as the 1950s. See a youth club take on the monumental weight of adulthood and the specter of an unseen monster in 2009's "Demeking, the Sea Monster"
S6 Enull · Mon, August 12, 2024
Episode 152 - Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit (2008)
We are back this week for another Japanese kaiju film and this time more comedy in a blast from the past monster. Director Minoru Kawasaki takes us inside a look at contemporary politics through the eyes of stopping a giant space monster from destroying japan. Will the world leaders ever come together and develop a plan or are we about to get squashed? The only way to find out is to watch along with us this week "Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit (2008)"
S6 E151 · Mon, August 05, 2024
Episode 151 - Reigo: King of the Sea Monsters (2008)
We take a look at the first film on our list from Shinpei Hayashiya in his awesome low budget kaiju series. Will this first throw back historical epic take flight or end up like a beached whale ready to explode? Find out as we take a loving look at 2008's "Reigo, King of the Sea Monsters"
S6 E150 · Mon, July 29, 2024
Episode 150 - Cloverfield (2008)
The hits continue this season as one of the most anticipated kaiju movies to hit theaters finally lands in NYC. But will this movie cloaked in mysteries become a viral hit or a sleeper film? We look at Matt Reeve's first huge big budget film and discuss if it lived up to the hype or not, so join us in watching and reminiscing about 2008's "Cloverfield"
S6 E149 · Mon, July 22, 2024
Episode 149 - Monster (2008)
Asylum pictures is back to haunt our kaiju watch through as we watch a movie with promising mockbuster styles but nothing going on technically. Can two B-Actresses lead this small film to victory before Cloverfields release? Well join us to find out as we watch the first kaiju movie of 2008, "Monster"
S6 E148 · Tue, July 16, 2024
Episode 148 - Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)
We return to the universe of one of the most popular anime shows of all time, this time in a cinematic reconstruction. Will this first of Hideaki Anno's Rebuild series full of CGI and slight differences be enough to launch his new enterprise successfully? Find out as we look at 2007's "Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone"
S6 E148 · Tue, July 16, 2024
Episode 148 - Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)
We return to the universe of one of the most popular anime shows of all time, this time in a cinematic reconstruction. Will this first of Hideaki Anno's Rebuild series full of CGI and slight differences be enough to launch his new enterprise successfully? Find out as we look at 2007's "Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone"
S6 E147 · Mon, July 08, 2024
Episode 147 - Dragon War: D-War (2007)
The Korean Director Shim Hyung-rae is back after failing spectacularly with Yonggary and decides to make a new kaiju film with an even bigger budget? Will this grab for US dollars be a success or will it once mort go down in poorly translated conceptual flames? Find out as we take a look at 2007's "Dragon War: D-War"
S6 E146 · Mon, July 01, 2024
Episode 146 - Big Man Japan (2007)
This week we take a look at maybe...no definitely the oddest Kaiju film of all time. Japanese comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto takes a mockumentary look at national heroes and oni-like monsters. Join us in slowly going crazy as we watch 2007's "Big Man Japan"
S6 E145 · Mon, June 24, 2024
Episode 145 - Kong: Return to the Jungle (2006)
This week we return to the Animated Kong series of the 2000s with a new movie and 3D animation style to try and capitalize off of the extended DVD release of Peter Jackson's King Kong. Will a return of more of the series characters be enough to secure this as the best animated Kong feature? Find out along with us as we look at 2006's "Kong: Return to the Jungle"
S6 E144 · Mon, June 17, 2024
Episode 144 - The Host (2006)
We return to Korea this week to look at one of the greatest monster movies ever made, with Bong Joon-Ho's 2006 take on the genre. Will this kaiju-adjacent film hold up in a decade of Millenium Godzilla and American spectacles? Find out along with us as we watch "The Host"
S6 E143 · Mon, June 10, 2024
Episode 143 - Gamera The Brave (2006)
This week we return to a lighter and colorful version of the mighty Gamera with the last film for the terrific terrapin. Will this move child laden and family fun version of the film strike out or is it just what the doctor ordered for a year late anniversary film celebrating the series history? Find out along with us as we look at 2006's "Gamera the Brave"
S6 E142 · Mon, June 03, 2024
Episode 142 - King of the Lost World (2005)
We start down the dark path of mockbuster kaiju movies with the first (of many) Asylum films this week. If we survive this film will they only get better from here or are we in store for more pain from the rip-off artists and maestros of direct-to-dvd? Find out this week as we look at 2005's "King of the Lost World"
S6 E141 · Mon, May 27, 2024
Episode 141 - King Kong (2005)
This week we are looking at perhaps one of the biggest kaiju films of the last 20 years. A film that takes special effects into a new era for the genre, by an Academy Award winning director. Will the latest, greatest remake of the original 1933 movie outshine the original? Will it symbiotically add to the mythos of the character? Will we find out what really killed the beast in this modern Prometheus? Find out along with us as we discuss Peter Jacksons magnum opus in 2005's "King Kong"
S6 E140 · Mon, May 20, 2024
Episode 140 - Kong: King of Atlantis (2005)
This first animated feature from the 2000s Animated Kong series is here, and Patrick and Myles wish it wasn't. This film is a serial continuation of the TV series, with a lack of returning series regulars, but takes the action to a new location and adds the mirth of music. Join us as we watch and tolerate 2005's "Kong: King of Atlantis"
S6 E139 · Mon, May 13, 2024
Episode 139 - The Naked Monster (2005)
A parody Kaiju film looks to take the stars of the 1950s monster movies and put them in a ultra-low budget comedy. Will the monster's lack of clothing get a chuckle out of Myles and Patrick or does this movie need to be lost from the kaiju canon? Find out along with us as we take a look at 2005's "The Naked Monster"
S6 E138 · Mon, May 06, 2024
Episode 138 - Godzilla: FINAL WARS (2004)
This week we do a full watch along commentary track in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Big G. Grab a copy of the film and press play along with us as we commentate all 2 hours of the film and weight in on where this film ranks in the annals of kaiju film history. This is the 2004 classic "Godzilla: Final Wars"
S6 E137 · Mon, April 29, 2024
Episode 137 - Godzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
The final part of the Kiryu duology and director Masaaki Tezuka's Millennium trilogy is up this week. Here we have another direct sequel to a Showa era film, but unlike the other films that springboard off of 1954's Godzilla this week we see the first direct sequel to 1961's Mothra. So join us in celebrating this week's episode as we look at 2003's "Godzilla: Tokyo SOS"
S6 E136 · Mon, April 22, 2024
Episode 136 - Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002)
We get to see director Masaaki Tezuka take another bite at the apple with the Big G, this time bringing back a fan favorite foe and reusing plots from his first outing. Will this movie delight audiences more than Vs Megaguirus? Will Tezuka get another chance to relive his Showa childhood in the director's chair? Find out as we look at the history of 2002's "Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla"
S6 E135 · Mon, April 15, 2024
Episode 135 - Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
We finally look at one of the most lauded and different films in the Millennium era of Toho films, as Heisei Gamera director Shusuke Kaneko is given the keys to the Big G kingdom. But does this movie hold up in the wake of more than 20 years of other kaiju films or does it need reevaluation? Find out as we take a long hard look at the history of 2001's "Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack!"
S6 E134 · Mon, April 08, 2024
Episode 134 - Kong: the Animated Series (2001)
We take a brief detour from monster movies to look at a very 90s take on everyone's favorite ape. Join us this week as we talk quickly about the history on 2001's "Kong: The Animated Series"
S6 E133 · Mon, April 01, 2024
Episode 133 - Godzilla Vs. Megaguirus (2000)
We are joined this week by filmmaker and writer Graham Skipper, author of the "Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters" to kick off this April Fool's launch of Season 6 of the podcast. We look at the next film in the Millennium series as a new director and classic foe returns through a black hole portal from the past. Has Godzilla met his match? Find out along with us as we look at 2000's "Godzilla vs. Megaguirus"
S5 E132 · Mon, March 25, 2024
Episode 132 -Season 5 Kaiju Cinema Recap (1990-1999)
This week we finish off the 5th season of the podcast by looking at one of our favorite decades of Kaiju cinema. Is this the best decade of monster movies yet or does the dreck drag it down? What was our top 5 of the last ten years? What was the worst in season 5? Find out all that and more in this weeks 1990's Kaiju Cinema Recap!
S5 E131 · Mon, March 18, 2024
Episode 131 - Godzilla 2000: Millennium (1999)
A new era of Godzilla kicks off this week, only 4 years after the end of the Heisei era we get a new Big-G film rushed to theater. After Tristar's take on the monster faltered, will Toho's return to plotlines that cobble together elements of the monster's almost 50 year history work in the new Millennium? Find out along with us as we take a look at 1999's "Godzilla 2000: Millennium"
S5 E130 · Mon, March 11, 2024
Episode 130 - Yonggary (1999)
The 1990s aren't over yet as we have a Korean film to get to, one of the most expensive film in the nation's film history. Will a big budget Tristar Godzilla inspired CGI Kaiju-fest be a hit or a bomb at the box office? Well strap on your jetpacks and explore with us 1999's "Yonggary"
S5 E129 · Mon, March 04, 2024
Episode 129 - Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999)
The end of the 1990s is star studded with a last of the Gamera Heisei trilogy representing a capstone to this generation's Kaiju film. Is this the best of the Gamera movies? Is this the best kaiju film ever made? Find out along with us and the amazing history of this fine film on this week's looks at "Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris"
S5 E128 · Mon, February 26, 2024
Episode 128 - Mighty Joe Young (1998)
Walt Disney and RKO team up to resurrect a 1949 classic film. Will the rising star power of a young Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton be able to bring the giant monkey back to the big screen? Find out along with us as we talk about the folly of reimagining a 40's film in 1998's "Mighty Joe Young"
S5 E127 · Mon, February 19, 2024
Episode 127 - Rebirth of Mothra III (1998)
We close out the Mothra series as with the last Toho film in what is considered the film Heisei era (though not the final Toho film in the 90s). Will the series go out with a bang or will this film repeat the same old cycle of rebirth again and again? Find out along with us as we talk "Rebirth of Mothra III"
S5 E126 · Mon, February 12, 2024
Episode 126 - Godzilla: The Series (1998)
Tristar Godzilla might have died literally and figuratively on the big screen, but will a successor find renewed vigor as a cartoon? Find out along with us as we discuss the many ways it might actually feel closer to the Showa era adventures as we take a peek at "Godzilla: The Series"
S5 E125 · Mon, February 05, 2024
Episode 125 - Kraa! The Sea Monster (1998)
The second and final film of Monster Island Entertainment branch of Full Moon Studios is here, and we've got another 'classic' on our hands. This time a giant alien controlled Kaiju threatens Earth, and only a biker, a waitress and an Italian stereotype are the only heroes standing in its way. Join us for the slow motion fiasco in 1998's "Kraa! The Sea Monster" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E124 · Mon, January 29, 2024
Episode 124 - The Mighty Kong (1998)
"Did you know that Warner Brothers to celebrate their 75th anniversary created an animated musical version of King Kong? Well sadly we have to bring this kaiju film to your attention, as we are diving into the oft-forgotten mist-filled world of 1998's "The Mighty Kong" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E123 · Mon, January 22, 2024
Episode 123 - Gargantua (1998)
The same night that Tristar's Godzilla released TV decided that they would make their own Kaiju film. More Gorgo than Godzilla, this Fox film is widely forgotten compared to the theatrical rival, but is it worth being lost in the annals of monster movie history? Find out along with us as we watch 1998's "Gargantua". Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E122 · Wed, January 17, 2024
Episode 122 - Godzilla (1998)
Well, its finally time to take a look at one of the biggest budget kaiju films of all time, and perhaps one of the biggest disappointments for fans. While able to turn a profit this film still left a bad fish taste in many fans mouths, and Tristar decided not to go forward with the planned trilogy. Join us as we parse rumors from facts and take a look at 1998's "Godzilla" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E121 · Mon, January 08, 2024
Episode 121 - Deep Rising (1998)
American monster movies in the 90s were typically relegated to Jurassic Park rip offs, but an original script by the director of the Mummy proved fertile ground for a new CGI creature. Will this movie stand the test of time or get buried in the pre-Tristar Godzilla uncharted waters, find out as we take a look at 1998's "Deep Rising" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E120 · Mon, January 01, 2024
Episode 120 - Rebirth of Mothra II (1997)
In order to start the year off right we return to what is considered often the odd one out of the Mothra Trilogy. Scooby Doo like villains and annoying kids abound in this film as we watch Mothra go to sea. Join us as we watch 1997's "Rebirth of Mothra II" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E119 · Mon, December 25, 2023
Episode 119 - Neon Genesis Evangelion: End of Evangelion (1997)
We finish off the year with a holiday episode special looking at arguably both the most Christian and least Christian Kaiju film ever made. Join us as we talk about the present that Hideaki Anno gave us over 26 years ago. Take a trip back to the animated insanity in this weeks episode of "Neon Genesis Evangelion: End of Evangelion" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E118 · Mon, December 18, 2023
Episode 118 - Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth (1997)
We take a look at the theatrical version of one of the most lauded anime series of all time. Immediately after the TV run ended Hideaki Anno and his team at Gainex began work on what would come next, and before they delivered the End of Evangelion they put the series though a annotated form. Join us as we talk all things Eva on this weeks episode of "Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E117 · Mon, December 11, 2023
Episode 117 - The Relic (1997)
We look at a Kaiju adjacent film with a giant monster attacking New York and eating its rich and powerful elite. Join us as we determine if this massive monster counts as daikaiju or if this film is simply horror shlock as we take a look at 1997's "The Relic" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E116 · Tue, December 05, 2023
Episode 116 - Rebirth of Mothra (1996)
This week a brand new Heisei series begins with a new universe but a similar take on a classic Showa era Toho Kaiju. Will a more family friendly approach win over at the box office and will this film help secure its place in daikaiju cinema history? Find out as we explore 1996's "Rebirth of Mothra" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E115 · Mon, November 27, 2023
Episode 115 - Galgameth (1996)
A kidnapped Korean director and starlet a decade earlier serve as the DNA for a soulless children's remake in the US of A. Does this video store shelf stuffer deserve a watch or to be forgotten forever? Find out as we explore 1996's "Galgameth" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
Mon, November 20, 2023
Episode 114 - Kaiju Holiday Special (2023) w/ Author Jeremy Robinson
This week we take time to talk turkey with this year's holiday special by chatting with author Jeremy Robinson about kaiju literature and his new book "Nemesis" which releases Nov. 21, 2023 . This mostly spoiler free interview dives into Jeremy's history with Saturday afternoon monster movies, what drove him to make this Project Nemesis adjacent book, and what parts made this podcast's host spit take while reading it. Come with us to give thanks this week and add a few books to your Kaiju wish list for the holiday, and don't forget to order Nemesis right now! Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E113 · Mon, November 13, 2023
Episode 113 - Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996)
This week we are back to Heisei giant turtle movies, this time with a wintery wonderland and an alien threat from afar. What's our terrible terrapin been since his Guardian of the Universe days and how will he stop this new threat? Found out and the history for this amazing film as we take a look at 1996's "Gamera 2: Attack of Legion" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E112 · Mon, November 06, 2023
Episode 112 - Zarkorr! The Invader (1996)
While the 1990s so far have been some of the best kaiju movies of all time, with a string of amazing Japanese films filling out the first half of the decade, all good things must come to an end. We return to the shores of the US for a film slapped together and destined for the video store shelves, this week we look at 1996's "Zarkorr! The Invader" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E111 · Mon, October 30, 2023
Episode 111 - Godzilla Vs. Destoroyah (1995)
For a very special Halloween episode this year we are looking at a horrific foe for the Big G, in this our 111th episode. Join us as we dive into the end of the landmark year of daikaiju cinema as we take a closer look at 1995's "Godzilla Vs. Destoroyah"! Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E110 · Mon, October 23, 2023
Episode 110 - Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)
This week's film marks the start of one of the most lauded trilogies, not just of the Heisei era, but in all of kaiju cinema. A Showa era turtle shows up to once more to friend all children and defend humanity. This week we are taking a closer look at 1995's "Gamera: Guardian of the Universe" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E109 · Mon, October 16, 2023
Episode 109 - Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla (1994)
This week we look at one of the most decisive films of the Heisei era for Toho, with critics and audiences making their opinions known in the last 30 years since its release. Does this film deserve the daikaiju derision or is this another amazing gem from the 1990s. Find out this week as we dive into 1994's "Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E108 · Mon, October 09, 2023
Episode 108 - Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon (1994)
After Godzilla's return to theaters Toho wanted another series of high fantasy to capture a different target audience. Would this mash-ups of genres hit the mark with fans or would it miss with predictable style? Find out as we both watch for the first time 1994's "Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E107 · Mon, October 02, 2023
Episode 107 - Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1993)
Over 40 years after the original acclaimed comedic director Christopher Guest takes a stab at the giantess genre. Will this giant woman remake get beamed up to the mothership or stay grounded on earth, find out on this weeks episode as we look at 1993's "Attack of the 50 ft. Woman" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E106 · Mon, September 25, 2023
Episode 106 - Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla 2 (1993)
One of the most iconic foes of the Showa era gets a 90s upgrade in beautiful suitimation as the UNGCC decides to take on the kaiju threat themselves. Will a giant mechanical monster be able to fight both Godzilla and Rodan? Find out on this weeks episode as we take a look at 1993's "Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla 2" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E105 · Mon, September 18, 2023
Episode 105 - Godzilla vs Mothra (1992)
Toho looks to return to the other most popular Showa era grudge match in the Heisei era, this time taking the giant moth to its center stage. Will this film rake in the same box offices as Vs Ghidorah or garner the same fan reactions? Find out this week as we look at 1992's "Godzilla vs. Mothra" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E104 · Tue, September 12, 2023
Episode 104 - Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992)
This week we are starting with the second film in a series of comedy adventure films starring Rick Moranis. Join us as we take of the toddler kaiju on this weeks episode where we dive into 1992's "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E103 · Mon, September 04, 2023
Episode 103 - Godzilla vs King Ghidorah (1991)
Toho turns to the successful formula of a known Showa era villain in order to salvage the floundering Heisei era series. Will a three-headed specter from Godzilla's past be enough to reignite fans passion in the Vs films? Found out this week as we dive into 1991's Toho classic "Godzilla vs King Ghidorah" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E102 · Mon, August 28, 2023
Episode 102 - Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars (1990)
This week we look at a revival film of a classic and often over looked Japanese kaiju television program with 1964's 'Ultra Q'. Join us as we look at a modern and ancient tale told in a fascinating style with the first Japanese 90's Kaiju film with "Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars" Twitter/Bluesky: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S5 E101 · Mon, August 21, 2023
Episode 101 - Tremors (1990)
We start season 5 of the podcast off to a subterranean blast! Join us as we discover for the hundredth time a film from our youth, but this time through the eye of Kaiju historians. That's because this week we are looking at 1990's creature feature classic "Tremors". Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S4 E100 · Mon, August 14, 2023
Episode 100 - Season 4 Kaiju Cinema Recap (1980-1989)
We celebrate our 100th episode of the podcast by looking back at the 1980s in Kaiju film, and talking about the first 4 seasons of the podcast. What was our top scoring decade? What is the best and worst Showa Gamera? What movies in the 1980s came out on top? Find out as we celebrate 100 this week on Kaiju Vs. History! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S4 E99 · Mon, August 07, 2023
Episode 99 - Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
This week we look at one the most storied and unique films in Godzilla history as a new kaiju and cyberpunk elements infuse the Heisei era with fresh energy. Will the first literal Versus film in the Vs. Series live up to the hype or is it a flower wilting on the vine? Find out as we explore the 1989 classic "Godzilla vs. Biollante" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S4 E98 · Mon, July 31, 2023
Episode 98 - King Kong Lives (1986)
A decade after one of the biggest remakes of all time launched a half dozen knock-offs, Hollywood finally gets around to making a sequel to the biggest budget Kaiju film to date. Will this movie stack up to the first in the series, or is this flick destined to monkey business? Find out as we look at the only 1986 kaiju film "King Kong Lives" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S4 E97 · Mon, July 24, 2023
Episode 97 - Pulgasari (1985)
This week we are looking at the most notorious film in all of kaiju cinema. In the late 1970s a Korean Director and Actress were abducted by a future dictator, and years later this film came about as a byproduct of that horrendous crime. Join us this week as we look at the North Korean kaiju film, 1985's "Pulgasari" Kweer Kaiju's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KweerKaiju Super Bracket Bro's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZDT2ocwjZ0ID0d9OhdYCD
S4 E96 · Mon, July 17, 2023
Episode 96 - War of the God Monsters (1985)
We look at a kaiju film rarely seen outside of its native Korea with a slap dash collection of 1970s Ultraman monsters layered beneath an incomprehensibly weird human tale. This week we dive into the strange history of 1985's "War of the God Monsters" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S4 E95 · Mon, July 10, 2023
Episode 95 - Godzilla 1985 Commentary Track (1985)
We do a full film commentary track for the Americanized version of 1984's 'Return of Godzilla' with 100% more Raymond Burr and 200% more Dr. Pepper. This is our look at 1985's "Godzilla 1985". Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S4 E94 · Mon, July 03, 2023
Episode 94 - The Return of Godzilla (1984)
An almost entirely brand new creative team nearly a decade later reinvents an icon on the big screen. Join us as we return of Japan for the epic 1984 Toho kick off to Heisei series with "The Return of Godzilla" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S4 E93 · Mon, June 26, 2023
Episode 93 - King of Snake (1984)
A forgotten Taiwanese classic tale about a girl and her snake is the subject of this week's history lesson. Is this deep cut worthy of your time or ours? Find out as we examine and correct the internet history on 1984's "King of Snake" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S4 E92 · Mon, June 12, 2023
Episode 92 - Q - The Winged Serpent(1982)
The late great Larry Cohen brings us a grimy look at 1980s NYC besieged by a mythical monster. Is this film we have wild performances, nudity and plenty of violence, all hallmarks of the Zarkoff method. Join us this week as we explore the crazy history behind "Q - The Winged Serpent" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S4 E91 · Mon, June 05, 2023
Episode 91 - Attack of the Super Monsters (1982)
In one of the oddest compilation Kaiju films ever put out this weeks episode asks what would happen if you mixed suitimation and animation? The answer is a jumbled mess we like to call 1982's "Attack of the Super Monsters"
S4 E90 · Mon, May 29, 2023
Episode 90 - Clash of the Titans (1981)
We have another look at Hollywood taking on a classic Kaiju sized foe in a family adventure with nudity and violence in 1981's "Clash of the Titans".
S4 E89 · Mon, May 22, 2023
Episode 89 - Gamera: Super Monster (1980)
Once more the friend of all children (and alien female wrestlers) takes on evil kaiju in a battle for the fate of Earth. Though something is oddly familiar about these fights, as we are getting Deja Vu with this week's film of 1980's "Gamera: Super Monster" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S3 E88 · Mon, May 15, 2023
Episode 88 - Season 3 Kaiju Cinema Recap (1970-1979)
Over the course of this year we have watched nearly every Kaiju film from the disco soaked 1970s, from Godzilla to Mighty Peking Man, join us this week as we talk about the decade's worst and best in this season's wrap up episode. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E87 · Mon, May 08, 2023
Episode 87 - The Godzilla Original Animated Series (1978)
We travel back in time to a world where a big green Kaiju dominated power hours of television fun, where many in the US were first introduced to the Big G with the help of Hanna-Barbera. Come with us as we explore the world of 1978's "The Godzilla Original Animated Series"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S3 E86 · Mon, May 01, 2023
Episode 86 - The Bermuda Depths (1978)
An American TV co-production with Japanese special effects leads to a marriage or giant magical monsters and Carl Weathers doing his best to pronounce fish names. This week we plumb the murky waters of 1978's "The Bermuda Depths" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S3 E85 · Tue, April 25, 2023
Episode 85 - Yeti: Giant of the 20th Century (1977)
Itsa Yaeti! Watch as another Italian team take on a Kong sized Kaiju, this time with feathered hair and a vice-like toe grip. Prepare yourself for 1977's "Yeti: Giant of the 20th Century" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S3 E84 · Mon, April 17, 2023
Episode 84 - The Mighty Peking Man (1977)
We return to Shaw Brother's Studio for another kaiju flick filled with sleaze and action. We're in good company watching this film with fans like Roger Ebert and Quentin Tarantino, this week's film is 1977's "The Mighty Peking Man"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S2 E83 · Mon, April 10, 2023
Episode 83 - Space Monster WangMagwi (1967)
This week we take a detour of a special episode back to season 2 of the podcast, with a brand new film newly released on Blu-ray. Korea has dipped its toes into Kaiju cinema before, but this time its fully playing footsy in 1967's "Space Monster Wangmagwi" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S2 E82 · Mon, April 03, 2023
Episode 82 - King Kong (1976)
To remove the bad taste of Kong knock offs we are going straight to the updated remake source of the giant ape films of the 1970s. This week we are finally watching the 1976 classic "King Kong" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S3 E81 · Mon, March 27, 2023
Episode 81 - Queen Kong (1976)
Sure, you've heard about King Kong, who hasn't? But have you heard of the movie that was so bad it was pulled from many theatrical releases? The film that festers on the bottom of every Kaiju film list in existence? This week we attempt to have our friendship survive 1976's "Queen Kong" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S3 E80 · Mon, March 20, 2023
Episode 80 - War God (1976)
This week we look at the previously unavailable Hong Kong Kaiju flick based on a Chinese folk hero. We take a peek at the 1976 Guan Yu experience of "War God" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S3 E79 · Mon, March 13, 2023
Episode 79 - A*P*E (1976)
We enter into the black hole of King Kong knock-offs in earnest as we take a look at a US and South Korean coproduction. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of 1976's "A*P*E"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S3 E78 · Mon, March 06, 2023
Episode 78 - The Super Inframan (1976)
This week we view our first Shaw Brothers kaiju-related film, though it is certainly light on the giant monster action. Join us as we take a look at the Hong Kong cult classic in 1975's "The Super Inframan" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory
S3 E77 · Mon, February 27, 2023
Episode 77 - Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
With the final entry into the Showa series of Godzilla films Toho brought back the original visionary that started a kaiju revolution. This week we look at the history of Ishiro Honda's 1975 film "Terror of Mechagodzilla"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E76 · Mon, February 20, 2023
Episode 76 -Jumborg Ace & Giant (1974)
We take a look at a foreign sequel to the Jumborg Ace television show by Tsuburaya Productions and co-produced with a Thai studio called Chaiyo Productions. Join us for a look at 1974's "Jumborg Ace & Giant" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E75 · Mon, February 13, 2023
Episode 75 -Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
We take a look at what many consider one of the seminal films in the Big G Showa era of films. The birth of one of the most classic Kaiju villains comes to us this week in 1974's "Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E74 · Mon, February 06, 2023
Episode 74 -Zone Fighter (1973)
This week we take another stab at Kaiju television with one of Toho's few forays into the small screen. Gather the family around for a meteoric episode as we dive into 1973's "Zone Fighter" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E73 · Mon, January 30, 2023
Episode 73 -Godzilla Vs. Megalon (1973)
Another champion series Big G film is on the docket this week as once more a new villain appears, this time at the behest of an underwater kingdom. This week's Kaiju classic is 1973's "Godzilla Vs. Megalon" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E72 · Mon, January 23, 2023
Episode 72 -Daigoro Vs. Goliath (1972)
An oddity in the form of a brand new Toho kaiju film coproduced by Tsuburaya studios, this week we look at the often looked over 1972 film "Daigoro Vs. Goliath" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E71 · Mon, January 16, 2023
Episode 71 -Godzilla Vs. Gigan (1972)
Jun Fukuda returns to the directors chair for Toho's Big G and we get another alien invasion with a brand new extraterrestrial kaiju threat. Join us this week for our look at 1972's "Godzilla vs. Gigan"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E70 · Mon, January 09, 2023
Episode 70 -Godzilla Vs. Hedorah (1971)
Pollution and a giant monster threaten mankind and the only thing standing in their way is an atomic fire breathing Kaiju! This week's episode is the 1971 classic "Godzilla Vs. Hedorah" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E69 · Mon, January 02, 2023
Episode 69 -Gamera vs. Zigra (1971)
Once more an alien menace threatens Earth, and only one titanic terrapin stands between us and destruction. This week we are looking at 1971'a Gamera vs. Zigra! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E68 · Sun, December 25, 2022
Episode 68 -Kaiju Holiday Special (2022)
Patrick and Myles talk about what Kaiju toy lines past and present are on the "Nice" list, and which ones like Godzilla himself are getting lumps of coal. This is the Kaiju Vs History 2022 Holiday Toy Special! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E67 · Mon, December 19, 2022
Episode 67 - Space Amoeba (1970)
Three new Kaiju are added to the Toho canon as Ishiro Honda takes the director's chair once more. Does this movie sink, swim or sonically flap its wings, find out on Kaiju Vs. History's look at 1970's "Space Amoeba"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S3 E66 · Mon, December 12, 2022
Episode 66 - Gamera Vs. Jiger (1970)
The giant flying turtle returns to one of his largest adventures yet, this time set at the 1970 Japanese Osaka World's Expo! Find out all about that history and more in this weeks look at "Gamera Vs. Jiger" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E65 · Mon, December 05, 2022
Episode 65 - Season 2 Kaiju Cinema Recap (1960-1969)
This year we watched every single Kaiju film released in the 1960s. Listen to hear all about our top 5 favorites and the bottom 5 stinkers on this week's Kaiju Vs. History! We talk about the kaiju related films that we missed, the films that stood out to us, as well as some of the greater themes and motifs of the genre in the greatest decade in all of Daikaiju history. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E64 · Mon, November 28, 2022
Episode 64 - All Monsters Attack (1969)
To close out the smashing 1960's Kaiju icon Ishiro Honda makes a family friendly film for kids of all ages. Time travel with us back to 1969 Japan in "All Monsters Attack" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E62 · Mon, November 21, 2022
Episode 63 - Latitude Zero (1969)
We take another jaunt down "Kaiju-Lite" films made by Ishiro Honda, this time with American actors and backing. Join us for the insanity that is 1969's "Latitude Zero" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E62 · Mon, November 14, 2022
Episode 62 - The Mighty Gorga (1969)
Oh my, what have we done? We take a look at one of the worst Kong knock-offs off all time with 1969's "The Mighty Gorga". May Gorga have mercy on us all! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E61 · Mon, November 07, 2022
Episode 61 - Gamera vs. Guiron (1969)
Its time for a brand new Gamera film set in space. Join us and two new child protagonists as we get in trouble and get bailed out by a giant turtle. This week we are looking at 1969's "Gamera vs. Guiron"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E60 · Mon, October 31, 2022
Episode 60 - Destroy All Monsters (1968)
It is time for the Avenger's style crossover and seeming finale you've all been waiting for. Join us for our well-timed Halloween episode as we look at the bash to end all monster mashes. This is 1968's "Destroy All Monsters" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E59 · Mon, October 24, 2022
Episode 59 - Gamera vs. Viras (1968)
Daiei is at the top of its game with its kid friendly Gamera films, and this week they double down on the lead child actors. Join us as we examine one of the most colorful of Noriaki Yuasa's terrific titan terrapin films in 1968's "Gamera Vs. Viras" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E58 · Mon, October 17, 2022
Episode 58 - Agon: the Atomic Dragon (1968)
We take the week to talk about the television event that managed to knock off both Godzilla and Varan the Unbelievable. While this originally was a four part television miniseries we are examining this as a single film as it was cut into one film in the 1980s. This week's episode is of course 1968's "Agon the Atomic Dragon" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E57 · Mon, October 10, 2022
Episode 57 - Son of Godzilla (1967)
Director Jun Fukuda is back at the helm of another island Godzilla adventure with 1967's "Son of Godzilla" Watch as Godzilla protects a young kaiju from colossal insect enemies, while scientists try their best to control the weather. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S1 E56 · Mon, October 03, 2022
Episode 56 - Voyage Into Space (1967)
Blast into some forgotten made or TV compilation action with this week's retrospective on one of the wildest tokusatsu shows of all time. This week's episode is on 1967's "Voyage Into Space" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E55 · Mon, September 26, 2022
Episode 55 - Yongary, Monster From the Deep (1967)
We explore the shores of Korea for a Godzilla knock-off that would be the benchmark for Bad Kaiju of the era. Join us as we discuss all the history behind 1967's "Yongary, Monster From the Deep"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E54 · Mon, September 19, 2022
Episode 54 - King Kong Escapes (1967)
We look at yet another Ishiro Honda classic in the extremely colorful 007-style kaiju adventure of 1967's "King Kong Escapes". Get ready to monkey around deep dive into the history behind this production on this week's Kaiju Vs. History! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E53 · Mon, September 12, 2022
Episode 53 - Kaiju Lost Films Special
Join us for a break down of the Kaiju films lost to history, lost to the weather or legally lost to everyone else. We look at 7 films that we won't be looking at elsewhere on this podcast as the entire film is lost, unreleased or otherwise unavailable. Join us as we rate our desire to see these projects, from Japan's original statue Daikaiju in the Great Buddha Arrival to the fan film of Gamera 4 on Kaiju Vs. History. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E52 · Mon, September 05, 2022
Episode 52 - Gappa the Triphibian Monster (1967)
We turn our sights on another new studio trying to make a splash on the Kaiju scene, this week with the Nikkatsu Corporation. Will a retread of 1961's Gorgo succeed in Japan's saturated busiest daikaiju year to date? Find out this week as we take a look at 1967's "Gappa the Triphibian Monster"
S2 E51 · Mon, August 29, 2022
Episode 51 - The X From Outer Space (1967)
We prepare to dive into a non-Toho giant monster movie, this time from rival studio Shochiku. Will a swinging space adventure mixed into a kaiju movie work well or will this be film flop? Find out as we explore 1967's "The X From Outer Space"!
S2 E50 · Mon, August 22, 2022
Episode 50 - Gamera Vs. Gyaos (1967)
Noriaki Yuasa is back in the director's chair for the latest installment of the showa Gamera films, and this time the flying terrapin is becoming the friend of all children. This week's episode is 1967's "Gamera vs. Gyaos" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E49 · Mon, August 15, 2022
Episode 49 - Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)
We round out maybe the most Kaiju-packed year in the history of cinema with a Godzilla classic. This time we have a new director, composer and colorful setting for a film not even originally written for the Big-G. This week we are island hopping though 1966's "Ebirah, Horror of the Deep" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E48 · Mon, August 08, 2022
Episode 48 - Daimajin Strikes Again (1966)
This week we finish off the oft overlooked and sadly forgotten Daimajin trilogy by Daiei studios. The giant vengeance Kami once more divides war torn lands, and an evil samurai lord needs some comeuppance. Find out how the magical statue strikes in this weeks episode "Daimajin Strikes Again" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E47 · Mon, August 01, 2022
Episode 47 - The King Kong Show (1966)
Once more pioneering Kaiju 33 years after its 1933 debut we have the first animated Kaiju series. In a renewed partnership between Japan and the US this week we look in brief at 1966's "The King Kong Show" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E46 · Mon, July 25, 2022
Episode 46 - Return of Daimajin (1966)
We return to the middle chapter of the much lauded Daimajin trilogy this week and is it possible to already be suffering from franchise fatigue? This week's episode is a quick look at the lake adventure that is 1966's "Return of Daimajin" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KaijuVsHistory/
S2 E45 · Mon, July 18, 2022
Episode 45 - The War of the Gargantuas (1966)
Another non-Godzilla Kaiju classic from Ishiro Honda...or is it? We have all the standard elements of a monster masterpiece with two times the monsters and a sibling rivalry that will go down in history. This is 1966's "War of the Gargantuas"
S2 E43 · Mon, July 11, 2022
Episode 44 - Ultraman (1966)
We head back to the small screen for a special episode looking at one of the most influential and long standing Tsuburaya Productions in Kaiju History. Join us as we cross our forearms and press our capsule buttons in 1966's "ULTRAMAN" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E43 · Mon, July 04, 2022
Episode 43 - Daimajin (1966)
Starting of a trilogy of fantasy history Kaiju epics we start with the seminal hard-to-find classic from Daiei. Join us this week as we do a deep dive into the Edo inspired world of 1966's "Daimajin"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E42 · Mon, June 27, 2022
Episode 42 - Gamera vs. Barugon (1966)
We return to the now colorful world of mythic jungle beasts and Flying turtles with an oddity in the Showa Gamera films - a movie without a friendly child. Will this departure spell this picture's doom or will the rainbow foe light up the screen? Find out with this weeks look at 1966's "Gamera Vs. Barugon" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E41 · Sun, June 19, 2022
Episode 41 - The Magic Serpent (1966)
This week we dip our toes into the world of Historical Fantasy Kaiju for the first (but definitely not last) time this decade. Join us on a ninjutsu adventure with our examination of 1966's "The Magic Serpent"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E40 · Mon, June 13, 2022
Episode 40 - Ultra Q (1966)
This week we have a special episode, taking a step away from the cinemas and into the world of Kaiju television. Join us as we dip our toes into the world of mystery and monsters in 1966's "Ultra Q". A television show that kicked of waves of Kaiju and Tokusatsu masterpieces over the airwaves, and was the build up to one of the most popular Japanese sci-fi franchises of all time with "Ultraman" later that same year. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E39 · Mon, June 06, 2022
Episode 39 - Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
Ishiro Honda returns for another monster film in a decade that is soon to become crowded with them. This time the trope of alien invaders is fully cemented in the annals of kaiju cinema. This week we examine the history of 1965's "Invasion of Astro-Monster"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E38 · Mon, May 30, 2022
Episode 38 - Gamera, The Giant Monster Commentary Track (1965)
This week's special episode is not a history lesson-styled review, but our first ever commentary track. Last year we streamed a watch party of the original Gamera film and recorded a in depth commentary track. Sync up a viewing of the film and get real time facts and trivia on this classic kaiju commentary! (Press Play on the film when the Podcast intro music fades out) Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E37 · Mon, May 23, 2022
Episode 37 - Gamera, The Giant Monster (1965)
A new kauji combatant enters the ring from rival studio Daiei films, to capitalize on the growing monster movie explosion. A giant turtle is released from the arctic ice by an atomic blast, this week we dive into the rat-infested history of 1965's Gamera, The Giant Monster! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E36 · Mon, May 16, 2022
Episode 36 - Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965)
Finally the idea generated over a decade earlier comes to fruition at the hands of Ishiro Honda. This week we examine the interesting twists and turns it took in order to make 1965's "Frankenstein Conquers the World".
S2 E35 · Mon, May 09, 2022
Episode 35 - Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)
We take a look at one of the most often cited "Best" of the Showa era, with 1964's "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster" Take a deep dive into the history behind the first showdown between the alien kaiju and Godzilla and friends in this Ishiro Honda classic. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E34 · Mon, May 02, 2022
Episode 34 - Dogora (1964)
Ishiro Honda is back with another non-Godzilla series Kaiju flick, but one that feels very different from Gorath and The Mysterians. This week gangsters, diamond G-men and invisible tentacles battle it out in 1964's "Dogora"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E33 · Mon, April 25, 2022
Episode 33 - Mothra Vs. Godzilla (1964)
Two of Toho's titans return to tower over Tokyo in this fresh versus battle, the heroic fan favorite Mothra against the still villainous Godzilla. Ishiro Honda is back to direct what many consider the best kaiju film of the decade, this week's episode is 1964's "Mothra vs. Godzilla" Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E31 · Mon, April 18, 2022
Episode 32 - Atragon (1963)
Set sails for an adventure from the master Ishiro Honda aboard the Gotengo! This week we are diving into 1963's "Atragon". Will the monstrous Manda take down the crew or will our heroes put aside their political differences and save the world from undersea authority! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E31 · Mon, April 11, 2022
Episode 31 - King Kong vs Godzilla (1962)
This week we look at a watershed moment in the history of kaiju cinema. Its east meets west, tradition vs the atomic age, King vs God! This week we look at Ishiro Honda's seminal monster masterpiece, 1962's "King Kong vs Godzilla"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E30 · Mon, April 04, 2022
Episode 30 - Gorath (1962)
We are back for another Ishiro Honda scifi epic that Toho producer Tomoyuki Tanaka insisted has a giant Walrus monster in it. This is technically a Kaiju flick, 1962's amazing planet X disaster film "Gorath". Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E29 · Mon, March 28, 2022
Episode 29 - Mothra (1961)
This might be it. One of the greatest Kaiju origin film since the original King Kong and Godzilla. This week on Kaiju vs. History we take a look at the appearance of a new monster moth on the scene. A featured creature that will go on to be one of the greatest Kaiju of all time. This week is Ishiro Honda's 1961 classic "Mothra"! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E28 · Mon, March 21, 2022
Episode 28 - Gorgo (1961)
We are back for even more European Kaiju Cinema this week with 1961's "Gorgo" from director Eugène Lourié. They took equal parts King Kong and Godzilla to create their own Gaelic folk monster. This is a film that will astound you, and if you've never heard about it it is worth a look. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S2 E27 · Mon, March 14, 2022
Episode 27 - Konga (1961)
61 Years ago this month the rights to make a King Kong sequel were sold from RKO to create a new 8th wonder of the world. Instead we got Alfred Pennyworth going on a murdering spree with his weapon of choice: a man in a gorilla costume. This is 1961's "Konga".
S2 E26 · Mon, March 07, 2022
Episode 26 - Reptilicus (1961)
This week's episode starts season 2 of the podcast, as we enter into the swinging 60's and take a vacation from US and Japanese monster movies entirely. This week's episode comes from the heart of Europe, and a unique monster movie to start this decade off on the right foot. This week's episode in 1961's Reptilicus!
S1 E25 · Mon, February 28, 2022
Episode 25 - Season 1 Kaiju Cinema Recap (1933-1959)
We finish watching early Kaiju cinema and the many different monster movies of the 1950's and talk about them in this season's wrap-up episode! Join us as we look at some of the Kaiju-adjacent films that we skipped in the decade, talk about the themes and motifs of the 50's, and talk about our final scores. What made the top 5 films of season 1? What about the worst Kaiju film of the decade? Find out on this week's episode of Kaiju Vs. History!
S1 E24 · Mon, February 21, 2022
Episode 24 - The Giant Behemoth (1959)
We head to England for one of the first european Kaiju, but certainly not the last, in this weeks historic look at 1959’s “The Giant Behemoth”. With a script steeped in nuclear fears, production trying to recapture the Kaiju flame, and a beautiful shooting locale will this be a smashing hit or a dreadful daikaiju bollocks? Find out on this week’s Kaiju Vs. History. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E23 · Mon, February 14, 2022
Episode 23 - Varan the Unbelievable (1958)
We return to Toho, but take a step back from the last two prior Kaiju outings, as this week we look at the black and white originally made for TV film 1958’s “Varan the Unbelievable”. Is this film as bad as many critics say? Was the production as irredeemable as Ishiro Honda remembers? Find out all that and more in this week’s Kaiju Vs. History! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E22 · Mon, February 07, 2022
Episode 22 - War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
A sequel to 1957’s original giant monstrous human, we discover the history behind another rushed sequel, with 1958’s “War of the Colossal Beast”. We get clip shows, new characters, and tenuous links to the original film. With prosthetic makeup similar to Bert I. Gordon’s film “Cyclops” the Colossal Beast cuts a striking figure, but little is added to the original film. Will this film make a larger impact than the movie that proceeded it? Find out on this week’s Kaiju Vs. History! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E21 · Mon, January 31, 2022
Episode 21 - Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958)
One of the most influential pop culture icons of 1950s scifi comes alive on the big screen in 1958’s “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman”. With some of the most iconic poster art of all time, we dive into this campy classic to see if the film is worth the time. Is this film worth of its long legacy or is it another in the line of over hyped and under performing American monster movies? Find out on this week’s episode of Kaiju Vs. History. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E20 · Mon, January 24, 2022
Episode 20 - The Mysterians (1957)
We return to the islands of Japan for a Toho classic that feels both ahead of its time and still out of place on the Kaiju list, its 1957’s “The Mysterians”. A much more different film from director Ishiro Honda’s past offerings, this super colorful sci-fi epic does have a Kaiju shoe-horned in on producer’s insistance. Follow us through the stars and underground tunnels to discover the Daikaiju development on this week’s Kaiju Vs. History! #Kaiju #Godzilla #Daikaiju Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E19 · Mon, January 17, 2022
Episode 19 - The Amazing Colossal Man (1957)
The start of a trend of giant human monsters pops up with an atomic blast and a radioactive growing man in 1957’s “The Amazing Colossal Man”. Come along with us when we discover that the real monster was the friends that we made along the way…and also Colonel Glenn Manning. Discover the history of a cheaply made monster in the form of an actor that chews the scenery in this week’s Kaiju Vs. History! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E18 · Mon, January 10, 2022
Episode 18 - The Black Scorpion (1957)
With a new setting, a host of supposed King Kong armature, and a child actor getting into trouble, this week we dive into 1957’s “The Black Scorpion”. Mara Corday returns to play a wealthy rancher in the shadow of a Mexican volcano. A host of monsters are unearthed from an underground cavern. Willis O’Brien and a Pete Peterson return to bring these monstrous scorpions to life, and an inaccurate goofy facial prop is used for close-ups. Find out if this movie holds up or is just another Them! knock-off on this week’s Kaiju Vs. History! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E17 · Mon, January 03, 2022
Episode 17 - Beginning of the End (1957)
Hot on the heels of what many consider the worst Kaiju film of all time, June of 1957 isn’t over yet as we also get the release of “Beginning of the End”. What do the infamous Mr. BIG, cannibalistic bugs and the term “Ultra Low Budget” have in common? Why those are all small sneak peaks at the behind the scenes history of this monstrous movie! The squeamish may want to skip this film as we have live bugs crawling all over this picture. Thankfully this film is the beginning and the end of primarily using live creatures in Kaiju, but it will still rear up from time to time. Find out when its used next on Kaiju Vs. History. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E16 · Sat, December 25, 2021
Episode 16 - Kaiju Holiday Special (2021)
We take a break from season 1 of Kaiju Vs. History in order to exchange some presents, talk about some Kaiju gift giving options for the year, and go on to muse about what a Kaiju Christmas movie might be like. We have a perfect $5 stocking stuffer for the Godzilla fan in your life, and next year we will be back in the middle of season 2 to do this again. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E15 · Mon, December 20, 2021
Episode 15 - The Giant Claw (1957)
We explore the history of what many say is the worst Kaiju film of all time, the towering wreckage and dangling marionette of 1957’s The Giant Claw. This film on paper has all the hallmarks of a classic creature feature, but the execution leaves more than most to be desired. Scream queen Mara Corday of Tarantula! and The Black Scorpion fame returns, and stars opposite Jeff Morrow. Is this film as bad as they say? Or does it cross over into the camp and schlock so-bad-its-good side of Kaiju cinema? Find out in this week’s episode of Kaiju Vs. History! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E14 · Mon, December 13, 2021
Episode 14 - The Deadly Mantis (1957)
The most giant of bugs is dethawed and runs amok on the US this week as we explore the history of 1957’s “The Deadly Mantis”. Universal looking to score big brings in a larger than life prop, B-roll footage, and a real life mantis to show a world under siege. Looking to capitalize on the plot points and action of earlier Kaiju films “The Deadly Mantis” delivers a tried and true formula but a film that is hard to forget, for better or worse. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E13 · Mon, December 06, 2021
Episode 13 - Rodan (1956)
Toho tries their hand another new giant monster movie, but with the marked improvements of seasoned actors and color film stock. Director Ishiro Honda is back, and so are Akira Ifukube and Eiji Tsuburaya, completing the dream team from 1954’s ‘Godzilla’. Rodan is a spectacular achievement in the art of miniatures and monster story-telling, and introduces us to a vibrant world of horrific prehistoric bugs and jet speed dinosaurs. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E12 · Mon, November 29, 2021
Episode 12 - Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956)
As proof of the power of Ishiro Honda’s masterpiece Gojira this week we are getting some leftovers after Thanksgiving. This week’s Kaiju Vs. History is looking at the Americanization of the Japanese classic, with the US version called “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”. Toho sold the rights to the original Godzilla film to the US along with permission to recut, refilm and edit Gojira. They cut almost 10 minutes off the 1954 original and in some ways succeed in a way that many other adaptations/alterations could not. Steve Martin is our new main character played by American actor Raymond Burr, but we all know who the real star of this movie is. He’s mean, he’s green and he’s ready to destroy Tokyo! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E11 · Mon, November 22, 2021
Episode 11 - Tarantula! (1955)
We return to American monster movies this week with a sci-fi classic, 1955’s Tarantula! This film was a reaction certainly to the success of “Them” and other creature features that made big bank at the box office. At time it feels like it is trying to do something interesting and other times it feels like the cash grab that it is. Join us as we look at the production of this film, take a dive into the cast, and talk about how it came to be. This is Kaiju Vs. History’s “Tarantula!” episode! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E11 · Mon, November 15, 2021
Episode 10 - It came from beneath the sea (1955)
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S1 E9 · Mon, November 08, 2021
Episode 9 - Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
What happens when you rush a sequel but don’t have access to the same stars and visionary director? Well you get a film that fairs better than 1933’s ‘Son of Kong’ but that’s a low bar. Follow a new Godzilla monster and director Motoyoshi Oda as they chart the franchise into sequel territory. We have monster battles, military might on display, and tenuous bonds to the spirit of the first film. Would you like to know what the monster fights look so fast and odd? Have you ever wondered how this film performed and what people think about it today? Tune in then to this week’s atomic fireball blast from the past in Kaiju Vs. History’s dive into 1955’s Godzilla Raids Again. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E8 · Mon, November 01, 2021
Episode 8 - Godzilla (1954)
The Ishiro Honda classic “Godzilla” exploded on the screen like an atomic bomb almost 70 years ago this week. This film is what started a series that would go on to have more main entries than James Bond. It would spawn more imitators that Michael Myers and Freddy. It single handedly maintained and invigorated the entire genre into the modern era. Join us this week as Kaiku Vs. History dips our toes into the vast annals of Toho History, with this movie masterpiece. Have you ever wondered how they made Godzilla’s roar sound effect? Want to know where the name Godzilla comes from? How about the ins and outs of the films pre-production and how influential was America’s “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms”? Well join us on this special Halloween episode as you will learn all that and more! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E7 · Mon, October 25, 2021
Episode 7 - THEM! (1954)
When nuclear testing unleashes giant monsters on an unsuspecting world, its up to a scientist, a police officer and the FBI to stop global destruction. This week’s episode is the classic giant ant monster film, THEM! Released only a few months before Gojira released in Japan, listen as we dive into the history of what might be a spiritually related film from across the pacific. This movie is massively influential with multiple giant-bug films to follow it, but also with creature features like Ridley Scott and James Cameron’s Alien series. Explore the colony with Myles and Patrick this week as we prepare to inspect the insects on Kaiju Vs. History. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E6 · Mon, October 18, 2021
Episode 6 - The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
American monster movies of the 1950s have a reputation for being an hour and 20 minutes of cheesy effects and bad acting. One film though kicked off this decade, became a special effects dynamo, and spawned countless imitators. This week’s episode is on the classic dinosaur-like monster of THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS! This film was the brain child of the Edison of stop-motion film, none other than the late and great Ray Harryhausen. Lauded for its amazing special effects blended in with live action, this is truly the first of the Kaiju era. Without this film it is possible that Godzilla, Rodan and a host of other Japanese monster movies would be very different. This film has its ups and downs, but its hard to take your eyes off the screen when the star is presented toppling buildings, rampaging through New York City streets, and eating polices officers whole! Dive into the history of this amazing film with us, and see play spot the differences with this and 1954’s Gojira along side hosts Patrick and Myles.
S1 E5 · Mon, October 11, 2021
Episode 5 - Mighty Joe Young (1949)
Our tour through proto-Kaiju films continues with a loving and beloved spiritual successor to King Kong with 1949’s hidden gem “Mighty Joe Young”. Original cast and crew from 1933’s Godzilla return to make a very different feel good film. The amazing stop motion work of Ray Harryhausen is put on full display here animating the animalistic movements of Joe. This film, while not connected to King Kong is a first step in many Kaiju films that will follow it. The monster at its core is relatable, heroic and given qualities that make it the center of attention. While not to titanic proportions of King Kong or other monsters that follow it, Mighty Joe Young still is a worthy watch for following the overall arc of Kaiju Eiga. Starring Terry Moore, Ben Johnson and returning from the Kong films, actor Robert Armstrong. The story was created by King Kong’s director and producer Merian C. Cooper, and directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack. Writer Ruth Rose also returns to pen the screenplay. All these Kong connections are why this film feels to be a natural extension and part of the greater Kong universe. Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E4 · Mon, October 04, 2021
Episode 4 - Son of Kong (1933)
Get ready to return to Skull Island with familiar faces and similar stop motion animation done on a dime. This week Kaiju vs. History dives into what will soon be a hallmark of kaiju cinema in rushing a sequel to the screens to capitalize on ticket sales. This week we are diving into 1933’s “Son of Kong”. This RKO picture was done with a slashed budget and came out nine months after the smash hit of “King Kong”. We immediately pick up the story from the first film, but then the plot becomes dropped. We meander along with Cal Denham as the movie casts off in search of a plot. We meet a new leading lady and a orphan albino giant ape and are in for a short and sweet adventure that (spoilers) also ends senselessly in death and destruction! Welcome to Giant Monster Cinema and this week’s KvH! Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory
S1 E3 · Mon, September 27, 2021
Episode 3 - King Kong (1933)
This is the official start of the history of the Kaiju Genre and the original 8th Wonder of the World. On this first full film review for the Kaiju Vs. History Podcast we travel back in time 88 years. New York City sees the release of one of the most ground breaking and influential special effects driven films of all time. This week’s episode is on 1933’s King Kong! In this weeks episode we look at the world that this film was released in, still suffering dearly from the stock market crash. Despite that it achieved the height of film effects excellence for nearly 20 years. Many of the tropes and elements of later Kaiju Eiga cinema would be planted here. From these seeds many of the films of the 1950s and beyond would begin to grow. The towering image of King Kong is still spectacle of film making today. You can still imagine through this episode what it must have been like for those first audiences lucky enough to see it. Join us as we explore this films production, release, film elements and historic legacy in our review of the film in the history of Kaiju films. On this weeks episode: – Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa Twitter: @kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory Next week on Kaiju Vs. History join us as we take on the first cash-grab sequel in Kaiju cinema, but certainly not the last, its History vs SON OF KONG
S1 E2 · Tue, September 21, 2021
Episode 2 - 100 Years of Daikaiju
Welcome to the second episode of Kaiju Vs. History Podcast. In this episode we go over some of the early examples of monster movies. We dive into the origin of giant Kaiju like creatures in the collective world consciousness. Before King Kong graced the silver screen and after there were several proto-Kaiju and dinosaur films that would help formulate the tropes and cinema styles of the genre. First up we explore actual history with the history of giant animals on planet Earth – thats right its the actual history of everything from biblical accounts of Giants to the discovery of dinosaur bones. Throughout human history mankind has been fascinated by dragons and krakens and other massive creatures that could swallow a man whole. Next up we talk about a silent animated film from the mind of Little Nemo, Winsor McCay’s “The Rarebit Fiend: The Pet”. In this 1921 short celebrating its 100th anniversary this month we see perhaps the first depiction on film of a giant monster rampaging through city streets, terrorizing and eating people, all before being taken down by the armed forces. From Jules Verne’s “The Lost World” and its fanciful depiction of sub-Saharan African dinosaurs rampaging through the city streets to a Max Fleischer ‘Superman’ animated short, we explore other introductions of what would become cornerstones of Kaiju Eiga, first being formulated and shown on the big screen. We will revisit and return to these formulized facets of Kaiju films with next week’s first official Kaiju review. Next Week on Kaiju Vs. History: 1933’s KING KONG Twitter: @ kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@gmail.com
S1 E1 · Tue, September 21, 2021
Episode 1 - An Introduction to Kaiju
Welcome to the first official episode of Kaiju Vs. History podcast! This show is an atomic blast through cinema’s feature creatures, from Anguirus to ‘Zilla, watching every single major film in the history of Kaiju. We are going chronologically through the history of this genre, year by year, and we are inviting you to come along with us! This episode is a primer for what this podcast is going to be all about. Inside we will go over the show’s mission statement, our film selection parameters, as well as go into some introductory terminology you will hear a lot on the podcast. We will talk about the process of watching hundreds of movies and explain how you can watch along with us and tell us your thoughts. In this weeks episode: +Kaiju Eiga Basic Terminology +”What exactly is a Kaiju?” +Definitions of Kaiju +Our Podcast Focus +Our Review Process Twitter: @ kaijuvshistory Email: kaijuvshistory@gmail.com
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