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Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 191 - The Great Buddha Arrival (2018)We take a look at a low budget labor of love that seeks to unify, honor and recreate the part of Japan's kaiju cinema lineage. Can a smattering of some of the biggest stars in the Kaiju Eiga help save this low budget film from obscurity and will it rise up to the history it seeks to cherish? Find out along with us this week as we watch 2018's "The Great Buddha Arrival"2025-05-1251 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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"2025-03-0342 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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"2025-01-2040 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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"2025-01-1353 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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...2024-12-301h 34

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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"2024-12-091h 21

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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!2024-09-2350 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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"2024-07-2244 min

Go! Go! Kaiju ShowCan We Be Saved from Zarkorr?! | Go! Go! Kaiju Show | 194On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason discuss and review what could be THE WORST kaiju film they've come across yet, ZARKORR! THE INVADER! Can the two co-hosts survive/re-live through this?! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:39 - Tiamat GXK Figure Coming Soon to U.S. 00:02:02 - Go! Go! Kaiju Show Audio Podcast Now Available on YouTube 00:02:58 - ZARKORR! THE INVADER: The Review 00:38:56 - ZARKORR! THE INVADER: Final Grade 00:43:53 - Conclusion 2024-06-0845 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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"2024-05-1340 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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!2024-03-251h 04

Season 5Season 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!2024-03-251h 04

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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"2024-03-041h 03

Season 5Gamera 3: Revenge of IrisThe 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"2024-03-041h 03

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 114 - Kaiju Holiday Special (2023) w/ Author Jeremy RobinsonThis 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! ...2023-11-2042 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-08-2849 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-08-2151 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-08-1448 min

Season 4Season 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 2023-08-1448 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-07-3140 min

Season 4King 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 2023-07-3140 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-07-241h 06

Season 4Pulgasari (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 2023-07-241h 06

Season 4Attack of the Super MonstersIn 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"2023-06-0527 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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"2023-06-0527 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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".2023-05-2948 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-05-2239 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2023-05-1549 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-05-0823 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryThe 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 2023-05-0823 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-04-2542 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryYeti: 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 2023-04-2542 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-04-1747 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryThe 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 2023-04-1747 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-04-1043 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-03-2735 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryQueen 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 2023-03-2735 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-03-2031 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryWar 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 2023-03-2031 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2023-03-0645 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryThe Super InframanThis 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 2023-03-0645 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2023-02-2747 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2023-02-1357 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2023-02-0628 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2023-01-3057 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2023-01-2342 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2023-01-1650 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2023-01-0953 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2022-12-2535 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2022-12-1941 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2022-12-0554 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2022-11-2853 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2022-11-2143 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/ 2022-10-1048 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2022-09-2631 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2022-09-1941 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 53 - Kaiju Lost Films SpecialJoin 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/2022-09-1249 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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"2022-09-0546 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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"! 2022-08-2950 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2022-08-1553 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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/2022-08-0131 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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" 2022-07-1856 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-07-1143 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-07-041h 06

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-06-1946 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-06-1343 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-06-0646 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-05-301h 28

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-05-0959 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-05-0245 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-04-2548 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-04-1152 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-04-0449 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-03-281h 03

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-03-2153 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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!2022-02-281h 13

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-02-2143 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-02-1451 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-02-0750 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-01-3147 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-01-241h 16

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2022-01-1743 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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! Twit...2022-01-1056 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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...2022-01-0342 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2021-12-2526 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 K...2021-12-2043 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 2021-12-1342 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 b...2021-11-2956 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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: @kaijuvshisto...2021-11-2241 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 10 - It came from beneath the sea (1955) Kaiju Vs. History Episode 10 – It came from beneath the sea (1955) Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 00:40:56 Subscribe Share Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify RSS Feed Share 2021-11-1540 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 thi...2021-11-0839 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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...2021-10-2558 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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...2021-10-1851 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 no...2021-10-1150 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 D...2021-10-0443 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 heig...2021-09-271h 01

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 di...2021-09-2133 min

Kaiju Vs. HistoryEpisode 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 h...2021-09-2158 min

Kaiju Weekly NewsBonus - Kaiju Ramen with Kaiju Curry HouseHey there Kaiju Weekly fan, Michael here. What you’re about to listen to is a very special bonus episode featuring Travis, myself, and the fantastic gentlemen over on the Kaiju Curry House podcast. During the episode, we discussed Kaiju Ramen Magazine and went down plenty of other interesting rabbit trails that we think you guys will enjoy. I also want to mention that If you're not familiar with the Kaiju Curry House, PLEASE go and support them on all your favorite podcatchers. They publish episodes every other week with discussions featuring people and topics from across the...2020-12-211h 18