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!
The Invisible Man: Daiei and Toho
Body Horror Double Feature (Gakidama & Henge)!
Godzilla: The Series (1998-2000)
Toho Submarine Spectacular! (Atragon, Latitude Zero, Lorelei)
Lost Tokusatsu Films with John Lemay!
Interview with The Meg Author Steve Alten! (with Prehistory: A Traveler's Guide)
Obscure Kaiju Movies with Kevin Derendorf!
Live at G-Fest 2018: Godzilla and Japanese Nationalism (w/ Steve Ryfle, Ed Godziszewski, and Chris Marti)
Giant Shark Movie Mania!
Legendary's Ghidorah Speaks! Interview with Monster Actor Alan Maxson
KT Live at G-Fest 2018: The H-Man: 60th Anniversary Retrospective
G-Fest 2018 Recap
Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle (2018)- Spoiler Review
Kaiju Collecting and Dealing!
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (Spoiler Review)
Welcome to Jurassic Park! (1993-2015)
Audio Commentary: Son of Godzilla (1967)
Growing Up Godzilla: Nostalgia and Parenthood (Listener Contest Winner Episode!)
Star Wars: The Zillo Beast
Guyver-Mania!
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