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THAT'S A LOTTA FISH! In this week's episode, we kick off "Guilty Pleasures Month" with Michael's not-so-guilty pleasure, Tristar's Godzilla from 1998! This will not be your typical GINO bashing discussion on the film as we try and put a more positive spin on a movie that's been causing fandom feuds since its debut. -------------------------------------------- THE HENSHI...

This week we are doing a crossover with Nathan Marchand of  The Monster Island Film Vault to discuss the newest Godzilla series to hit Netflix. Lots of fun is had and at times it made be hard to follow. Am I talking about the show or this episode? WHO KNOWS! Listen and find out. -------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT MIFV! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-fi...

In this episode, Travis and Michael discuss the 2020 Monster blockbuster, Monster Hunter. ----------------------------------------------- PLOT: When Lt. Artemis and her loyal soldiers are transported from our world to the new one, the unflappable lieutenant receives the shock of her life. In a desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers and unstoppable, terrifying...

On this very special bonus episode, Travis sits down with Odin Abbott of the "Odin Makes" YouTube channel to discuss his love of kaiju, cosplay, and his latest project, creating a full-size, screen accurate, Mechagodzilla 1974 suit! ----------------------------------------------- Watch "Odin Makes" on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ0rE-bxmi6Vl09ARe7qROw Follow Odin Make...

This week Michael and Travis talk about... something, something, Ray Harryhausen. Look, I'm tired. If I pretend like I wrote a description, we can all pretend like anyone actually reads these and move on... deal? Anyway there's also news. Yay! ----------------------------------------------- KAIJU RAMEN MAGAZINE: https://www.kaijuramenmagazine.com/ ------------------------------------------...

We are "CANCELING THE APOCALYPSE" as we conclude Mech Month with a look at 2013's Pacific Rim featuring first-time guest and friend of the podcast, Brandon McClure of Fake Nerd Podcast! -------------------------------------------- As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures rages as a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to pilot a giant mech called a Jaeger in a despera...

This week Travis is joined by Ryan from the Fake Nerds Podcast to discuss a much beloved, and very complex anime, Evangelion. This is Travis' first time watching the series, so he is still coming to terms with how he feels about the show. Meanwhile, we also play a game called "Anno or Herzo." It's a lot of fun so make sure to give it a listen. Evangelion discussion begins at 25:46...

We've got the touch! We've got the power! We've also got a returning guest here to talk about the best movie about transforming robots that's ever been made. This episode is dripping with nostalgia. We also spend way too long discussing some very annoying news items. ----------------------------------------------- KAIJU RAMEN MAGAZINE: https://www.kaijuramenmagazine.com/ ----------...

We continue "Mecha May" with a look at the 2021Netflix anime series, Pacific Rim: The Black featuring returning guest and friend of the podcast, Nathan Marchand of The Monster Island Film Vault . -------------------------------------------- Set after Pacific Rim: Uprising, Kaiju have ravaged Australia, two siblings pilot a Jaeger to search for their parents, encountering new creatures, cha...

The guys kick off "Mecha-May" with a discussion on what they believe are the best and worst mechs from across different franchises. Travis and Michael are also joined by one of the Co-Hosts of The Fake Nerd Podcast, Ben Magnet to bring in his expert knowledge of all things Gundam! -------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT THE FAKE NERDS PODCAST! https://www.fakenerdpodcast.com...

Travis and Michael have been locked in the podcast basement, never to be heard from again. Luckily Kaiju Kim, Kaiju-hime, and Lisa Naffziger are here to take control and share their favorite Godzilla movies, as well as some other favorite monster flicks. They also discuss the latest news items, and talk about their different collecting habits. This is a Kaiju Weekly episode like you've never h...

It's still "Left of Center Month", so on this week's episode, the boys are joined by a very VERY special guest ... Lisa Alexander (aka Travs' Mom) to discuss the 1996 weather-related thriller, Twister! It was a fun discussion where we ask hard-hitting questions like why does Travis gets squeamish when his mom talks about drive-in theaters? Or, why are we even covering Twister o...

Giant canines and circuses, oh my! Kaiju Weekly is crossing over with the awesome people over at Finding Monster Right to discuss the weird and wacky British film about a giant dog and his crazy antics. Why did that doctor let a young boy climb inside a dog's mouth? To start off though, we have some fun exploring really obscure dog movies with a game called: Is It Real? -----------------------...

IT IS FINALLY HERE! The movie we've all been waiting for has finally arrived and you can bet your bottom dollar we are gonna talk at length about it. This is a pretty lengthy episode, but we had a lot of fun finally reviewing Godzilla vs Kong. ----------------------------------------------- KAIJU RAMEN MAGAZINE: https://www.kaijuramenmagazine.com/ ----------------------------------------------...

This week we are joined by some really awesome guests from The Drift Space podcast to help us shift into Turbo. Is this a fun nostalgia trip, or an absolute car wreck?... listen and find out as we finish our Power Rangers month with a bang. ----------------------------------------------- THE DRIFT SPACE PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drift-space/id1506538862 --------------------...

It's the episode Michael has been dreading, but is the 2017 Power Rangers movie as bad as everyone says? We discuss this, the news, and bring back a classic Kaiju Weekly game. If you liked hearing us argue in the last episode, be prepared for an epic Kaiju Clash that might get a bit heated. ----------------------------------------------- KAIJU RAMEN MAGAZINE: https://www.kaijuramenmagazine.com...

Here is the first episode of our new patreon bonus show! If you want to hear more and also get special rewards, support us on patreon. patreon.com/kaijuweeklypod ----------------------------------------------- KAIJU RAMEN MAGAZINE: https://www.kaijuramenmagazine.com/ ----------------------------------------------- CONTACT KAIJU WEEKLY: kaijuweekly@gmail.com FOLLOW ALL THINGS KAIJU WEEKLY: Follow u...

This week we are joined by YouTuber, Kim Hogue (aka KaijuKim) to discuss a movie that is near and dear to our 90s kid hearts. We also play a fun game and answer some mailbag questions which leads to an argument between Michael and Travis. Will the podcast survive? Listen and find out! ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW KIM ON ALL THE THINGS: YouTube Website Twitter Instagram Fa...

An old friend returns just in time to start our month-long celebration of Power Rangers. Grab your power coins and your zords because this month of episodes will be MORPHINOMICAL! ----------------------------------------------- KAIJU RAMEN MAGAZINE: https://www.kaijuramenmagazine.com/ ----------------------------------------------- CONTACT KAIJU WEEKLY: kaijuweekly@gmail.com FOLLOW ALL THINGS KAIJ...

On this episode, Michael is joined by Gratton and Matt, hosts of the Giant Monster BS podcast to discuss the 1961 Toho classic, Mothra! ----------------------------------------------- PLOT A giant, ancient moth begins to attack Japan when coming to the rescue of its two, foot-tall worshippers who were taken by shipwreck survivors. ----------------------------------------------- LISTEN TO GIANT MON...

This week, Michael is joined by Elijah "Always Winning" Thomas of the Kaiju Conversations Podcast as we continue our Fearsome Flyers Month with the 2010 Supernatural thriller, Altitude! ----------------------------------------------- PLOT A plane, full of teens, with a rookie pilot battles against a supernatural force. ----------------------------------------------- KAIJU RAMEN MAGAZINE: h...

Travis and Michael kickoff Fearsome Flyers month by reviewing a classic of the kaiju genre. Does this movie crash and burn, or could it possibly be better than Gojira? Listen and hear our opinions on Rodan, and also the big news items of the week. What'd you think about that Shin Ultraman trailer? ----------------------------------------------- KAIJU RAMEN MAGAZINE: https://www.kaijuramenmagaz...

Travis and Michael get “powered up” when they’re joined by Nate Marchand, host and curator of The Monster Island Film Vault (and currently KW’s most frequent guest) to discuss the only American live-action Ultraman series, Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero. Is it better than its bad reputation? Listen to find out! ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW MIFV on Twitter on Instagram on Fac...

As we prepare for the battle of the century, Travis and Michael sit down to discuss the newest Godzilla vs. Kong trailer. WARNING SPOILERS AND SPECULATION AHEAD!!! ----------------------------------------------- WATCH THE TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odM92ap8_c0 ----------------------------------------------- KaijuKim Reaction Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnBRYnY-bbE Monster Is...

For our second episode of 2021, Travis and Michael dive into the world of Kamen Rider with 2005's Kamen Rider: The First and discuss the latest news concerning Godzilla vs. Kong. ----------------------------------------------- PLOT A locust-human hybrid (Masaya Kikawada) seeks vengeance against the organization that destroyed his life. ----------------------------------------------- KAIJU RAME...