The Kaiju Transmissions Podcast
TV & Film
Byrd and Matt discuss Daiei's 1962 period monster movie, The Whale God (aka The Killer Whale). Directed by Tokuzo Tanaka (Zatoichi series), with a script written by Kaneto Shindo (Onibaba, Kuroneko) based on the novel by Koichiro Uno, it tells the story of a whaling village in the early Meiji period being terrorized by a gigantic whale. Two men, Shaki (Kojiro Hongo of the Gamera films) and Kishu (Shintaro Katsu of the Zatoichi films) to compete to be the one to kill the whale. For decades, this film was obscure to American audiences, but it just saw its first blu-ray release stateside. We'll give our review, as well as talk about whaling in Japanese culture, the awesome Akira Ifukube score, the themes of forgiveness and obsession, the influence of Moby Dick, and more! But first we have a news roundup with our thoughts on the new Godzilla x Kong trailer, Godzilla Minus One's Oscar nomination, and the passing of suit actor Ken Satsuma. Relax and enjoy the show!
Message From Space: Sword Of The Space Ark (Star Wars Rip Offs Part 2)
Kamen Rider in the 90s!
A Suit Actor's All Out Attack! Interview with Mizuho Yoshida
Gamera: The Heisei Years (1995-1999, 2006)
The Proto-Matango! Suspicion: "Voice In The Night" (TV Episode Review)
Daiei Yokai Spooktacular!
Toho Mutants: The H-Man, The Secret of the Telegian, and The Human Vapor!
Eko Eko Azarak
15 Miles Straight Down: Interview With Actress Linda Haynes!
Kwaidan (1964)
Unmade Kaiju Movies with Author John Lemay!
King Kong's Muse: Interview With Actress Linda Miller!
The Original Street Fighter: Interview with Action Star Sonny Chiba!
"Jouchaku!" Interview with Actor Kenji Ohba!
Finding Willis O'Brien's Lost World with Nicolas Ciccone
KT Writes a Death Note!
LIVE Panel with Haruo Nakajima and Tom Kitagawa at Days of the Dead Con!!
Monster Attack Team with Ed Holland!
KT Live At G-Fest 2017: Gamera vs. Gyaos 50th Anniversary Discussion
G-FEST 2017- Guest Interview Recaps + Fan Mail
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