Kaiju Kingdom Podcast

In this episode, Chris is flying solo as he breaks down Toho's news of a brand new globalization inititive that sees the company expanding their operations world wide. And Godzilla being a keystone in this plan. Also, there's some big casting news for the latest Monsterverse film. Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

Jessica and Chris are back from a lengthy hiatus. With Jessica in Italy, and Chris in Japan, the duo are back in the states to discuss their globe trotting adventures! After that, the two take on the momentous task of ranking all 38 of their respective favorite Godzilla films. That's right It's not just a top ten list, its a Top 38. What films rank where between the two? Listen and find out Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

In this episode, Chris and Arian skip the movies, and talk about their trip to Japan!  Listen as they share drink and regale tales from the land of the rising sun!   Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Chris is still in Japan! And he's joined by his friend Helmi Abdat as the two discuss how YOU can and should come to visit! Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

live from Japan, Chris recaps Godzilla Day 2024 Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

Live from the 2024 San Diego Comic Con.  Jessica hosts as a rogues gallery of guests celebrate Godzilla's 70th Anniversary.  Ryuhei Kitamura (Godzilla Final Wars, Versus, Metal Gear Solid The Twin Snakes) TJ Storm (Legendary Godzilla) and Allan Henry (Kong, Godzilla x Kong The New Empire) discuss why Godzilla is still the man 70 years on. Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

Jessica and Chris are live from G-Fest 2024 with special guests Brian Buccellato (Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong, The Flash, Injustice) and Jared Krichevsky (Legacy Effects artist, Godzilla Evolved, Suko, Shimo and Skar King designer) as we talk working with the Monsterverse Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

In this episode, Chris and Arian sit down to watch one of the rippiest of rip off films of all time: Cruel Jaws!  A film that has no shame about stealing from better films. Sharks attack, people react! How dose this Jaws (which it's known as Jaws 5 in some territories) stand up?  Listen and find out! Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

In this thrilling episode, Arian and Chris discuss the long but no longer lost film that is David Allen's The Primevals . Nearly 40 years in the making, the film was largely left unfinished when David Allen passed, but his friend Charles Band has come through to finish his dream project.  How is it?  Listen and find out! Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Jessica and Chris deep dive into the latest episode of the Monstervers Saga: Godzilla X Kong The New Empire.  What did they think? What of Shimo, Skar King and Suko?  Godzilla's new form? Kong's power glove?  Tune in to find out. Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

Arian and Chris go deep into the world of V Cinema with Gakuryu Ishii 2001 tokusatsu avant gard flick, Electric Dragon 80,000 V.  A wild film that's literally electric punk rock. Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

In this episode, Chris is joined by Lenny Romero to discuss the 25th anniversary of arguably the greatest kaiju film of all time: Gamera 3.  Listen as the two talk about why the film is still monumental to this day, and the famous G-Fest 99's screening! Find more of Lenny's work here! Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

Jessica and Chris convene to discuss the historic night at the 2024 Academy Awards, and after 70 long years, Godzilla finally has won an Oscar Godzilla Minus One. Academy Award winning film Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

Chris and Arian discuss Steve Wang's DTV opus, Guyver Dark Hero.  The show is especially apt, as the duo attended the 30th anniversary screening in Santa Ana, California.  They recap the event along with a hardy brekdown of what makes Dark Hero a great flim. Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Chris is joined by his Kamen Kaizers partner Arian on this episode to discuss the Black and White version of Godzilla Minus One. Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

Arian and Chris begin 2024 with going on a deep dive into the nature runs amok genera.  The two look at Russell Mulcahy (The Highlander) psychedelic giant pig movie, RAZORBACK! Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Jessica and Chris start off 2024 with a review of Monarch, Legacy of Monsters.  How did the the latest entry into the Monstervers stack up?  Did it succeed or fail as Godzilla's first live action TV show? listen and find out. Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

Chris and Arian are back with a look at this long forgotten made for TV schlock! Steel Justice, also known as Robosaurus.  A story of time travel, immortals, cops, gangsters and a giant mechanical monster, half robot, half dinosaur! It's both as awesome and as bad as it sounds! Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

The day is here: Jessica and Chris discuss in length Takashi Yamakazi's entry into the nearly 70 history of series with GODZILLA MINUS ONE?  What did the duo think?  And does movie format matter?  4DX has something to say about that! Youtube: Twitter/X @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast turns 10!  Yes, Chris and Jessica have been at this for ten years now, and sh0w no signs of slowing down. So how does one celebrate a 10th anniversary?  By going to Japan and indulging in all things Godzilla.  Jessica and Chris recap their odyssey in this nearly 4 hour episode.  Highlights include: Godzilla Fest, seeing Godzilla Minus One at the Tokyo International Film Festival, giant robots, toy hunting, and so much more. Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomP

Chris and Lenny discuss the return of Zigra as the kids continue their travels to understand why Kaiju are attacking Japan! If you like what you hear, be sure to check out our other shows, The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast and Kamen Kaizers! Find more of Lenny's work here! Find more of us: Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

What is this? A crossover episode?  Chris is joined by Kamen Kaizers cohost Arian Hinojosa to discuss all of the news from the month of October.  Monarch Legacy of Monsters, Godzilla Minus One trailers, Megalon and Jet Jaguar return, and Bagan confirmed! This all leads up to Godzilla Day! With Chris and Jessica reporting live from the festivities in Japan! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

Chris and Lenny are back with round 2 of Gamera Rebirth.  Listen along with them and the episode as Gamera takes on Jiger! If you like what you hear, be sure to check out our other shows, The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast and Kamen Kaizers! Find more of Lenny's work here! Find more of us: Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

In this episode, Arian and Chris discuss the break out film of Japanese director, Ryuhei Kitamura. Starting with his frist film, Down to Hell, which was the precursor to his breakout feature film: Versus.  The duo break down both films before Chris goes off on a fanboy tangent about the career of Kitamura. Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Welcome to the newest mini series of the Kaiju Kingdom Podcast network.  The Rundown!  Where we watch along with the tokusatsu shows we all love.  This edition, we'll be focusing on Netflix's Gamera Rebirth.  Join hosts Chris Eaton and Lenny Romero as they break down the game film of each episodic outing. In this thrilling first edition, the duo watches as Gamera makes his triumphant return after 16 years in the form of animation, a first for the giant fire breathing turtle.  Episode 1 marks the his first battle with his arc nemesis Gyaos! If you like what you hear, be sure to check out our other shows, The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast and Kamen Kaizers! Find more of Lenny's work here! Find more of us: Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

TJ Storm has finally arrived at G-Fest.  If you couldn't make it to Chicago this past July, fret not, we got you covered!  Jessica moderates his standing room only panel from the con as TJ tells everyone what it's like to be Godzilla! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

In this trilling episode, Arian has picked a flick with some teeth!  The duo reviews the Italian, John Carpenter rip off masterpiece that is 1984's Rats: Night of Terror. In a post apocalyptic future that some how still has old timey buildings, a gang of marauding bikers hold up in an abandoned town with the hope of making a future there. What the gang doesn't realize is that the town is infested with millions of slightly mutated rats of ill repute.  Will the gang survive the night? Listen and find out! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Jessica and Chris are back from a whirlwind of a summer.  The duo recaps their adventures at G-Fest and the San Diego Comic Con, where news broke of new films, shows and comics! Among them: Gamera Rebirth Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong and Godzilla Minus One Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

On this episode, Chris and Arian are joined by artist Hiroshi Kanatani. We're jumping back into he works of director Lam Ngai Kai (The Seventh Curse) as he tackles the manga: Peacock King, for it's forray into the live action world. This film is one part Wuxia epic, one part Ghostbusters, toss in a young Gordon Liu and a whole lot of fun.  Monks, Demons, and rubber dinosaurs. The kind of madness that only the 80's could conjure! Follow Hiroshi on: Instagram @hiroshikanatani Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

From the fabled halls of G-Fest, listen to our panel that started out the Saturday portion of the show! Chris and Jessica are joined by Erik Burnham on stage and Dan Schoeing via Zoom from the fabled land of Canada! The duo talks about their partnership, working in comics and how they made the current IDW series: Godzilla Monsters and Protectors. But before all of that, Chris is back from the annual San Diego Comic Con with tales of Gamera Rebirth, and has seen 10 minutes of the first episode! How did it go? Listen and find out! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast

  In this episode, to honor the 10th anniversary of Pacific Rim, Chris reviews the original screenplay. Same in some places, vastly different in others. See what Guillermo Del Toro brought to the series when step onboard as director. Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast www.thekaijukingdompodcast.com

Arian and Chris go deep diving into the mad mad world of Godfrey Ho and his amazing ability to butcher a film into a Shockley work of art.  Thunder of Gigantic Serpent is the definition of a midnight movie that has to be seen to believe. Evil 80's coked out super terrorists?  Check! Science gone mad? Check! Guns, guns and more guns?  Check! A dude who looks like the embodiment of Guile from Street Fighter? Check! Giant monster rampage!  Check and Check! Listen as the Kaizers break down arguably one of the WILDEST flicks either men have ever seen! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

It's here. Arian and Chris review the latest in the Shin Universe, Shin Kamen Rider.  How does it stack against the others?  Listen and find out! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

As one of the best Kamen Rider films makes it's North American debut, our fearless hosts descend upon the absolute worst Kamen Rider film: Hanuman and the 5 Kamen Riders!  This bootleg affair is brought to you by the good people of Chaiyo Productions, renowned for their infamy with holding up the Ultraman rights through dubious means. This is with out a doubt, one of the worst movies ever covered on this show, so strap in! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

The Earth shakes in this episode: A long tangent about the tectonic conditions of Southern California lead into the madness that is the Shin Japan Heroes Universe new combiner short. Kong returns to the small screen with the trailer for Legendary's next chapter in the Monsterverse: SKULL ISLAND. Finally the duo reminisces about the summer of 1998, the supposed year of Godzilla, as the 25th anniversary of a experimental misfire arrives. Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast www.thekaijukingdompodcast.com

in this episode, Arian has picked 2 episodes of the original Kamen Rider series, 79 and 80.  The end of the original arc and the introduction of the final nemesis: GELSHOCKER!  When corporate mergers mean the end of the world, can Kamen Rider stop them?  And what are Chris's thoughts to his first time viewing of the deeper run of Kamen Rider.  Listen and find out! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

In this episode, Arian has returned from Japan and saw Shin Kamen Rider. Our hosts then delve into the mad mad mad world that is shlock master, Noboru Iguchi's reboot of cult tokusatsu show: KARATE ROBO ZABORGAR A blend of slapstick, tokusatsu with a under layer of metaphor for aging and holding on to ones dreams.  Zaborgar was the last title under the now defunct Sushi Typhoon label, and arguably their best outing of the whole bunch. Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

In this episode, Arian and Chris breakdown what is arguably the "black sheep" of Toho's monster series: Half Human. Ishiro Honda's monster follow up to Godzilla, this Abominable Snowman flick has been essentially buried by the studio for it's depiction of indigenous folk to northern Japan. Commercially, it's only available in it's English language edition that was released in North America, which features new footage edited in with an American cast. That film isn't the film being reviewed in this episode, but the ORIGINAL, uncut Japanese version!  Find out how it stands up to the test of time! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

In this episode, Jessica and Chris discuss the newest addition to the Godzilla cannon: Chibi Godzilla Raids Again. Next, Godzilla and pirates? That's the premise of IDW's next book, Godzilla, Here there be Dragons.  The duo then breaks down the trailer for Netflix's Gamera Rebirth and a late addition to the show: Godzilla x Kong The New Empire. Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast www.thekaijukingdompodcast.com

In this episode, Chris and Arian go back in time to the 80's to discuss the wonderful world of anime OVA's, In particular, BAOH  (1989).  From JoJo's Bizarre Adventures creator Hirohiko Araki, comes this tale of genetic engineering out of control.  Old school violence mixed with beautiful designs.  But how does it hold up today? Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

With the release of Shin Kamen Rider in Japan this week, Arian and Chris sit down to discuss Hideaki Anno's first major studio film, the adaptation of Go Nagai's Cutie Honey. Listen as the duo breaks down this big cartoon of a film and what would help sculpt Annos live action filmography. Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

In this thrilling episode, Chris and Arian discuss the complete insanity that is Lam Ngai Kai's 1986 feature: THE SEVENTH CURSE.  Based on the Dr. Yuen Series of books, The Seventh Curse can only be described as Evil Dead meets Raiders of the Lost Ark, and that does not begin to convey how over the top batsh!t crazy this flick is. While Chris as seen it many times, it's Arian's first go around, and as an added twist, this episode covers the Showgirl's esq Hong Kong English dub. Gunplay, Kung Fu, Rubber Monsters, Evil Mummies, fountains of blood and a floating worm ghost, and so, so much more. Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Kicking off the TENTH! year of the show.  Jessica and Chris go over the trailers for Shin Kamen Rider, Gridman Universe, and discuss the nonsense outrage over Godzilla vs Zilla and the Gamera Rebirth director. Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast www.thekaijukingdompodcast.com

On this episode, Chris and Arian go old school in the world of anime when they discuss the 1986 Original Video Animation: GUYVER OUT OF CONTROL.  The first animation attempt at the now cult classic manga Bio Boosted Armor Guyver.  Chris knows it like the back of his hand, but Arian's never seen it.  What's the verdict? Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Werewolves beware!  In this episode, Chris and Arian discuss the 2004 toku/samurai hybrid film, Kibakichi.  Directed by Tomoo Haraguchi, this flick is a genre smash in all the best ways.  Yokai, blood, werewolves and sword play. What more could one ask for? Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Welcome to the very first episode of Kamen Kaizers.  The new companion show to The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast.  Join hosts Chris Eaton and Arian Hinojosa each episode as they delve into the deeper world of Tokusatsu and cult films and TV shows from around the world. For the debut episode, the duo takes a crack at Kamen Rider Black Sun, the show that celebrates both the 50th anniversary of Kamen Rider and 35th anniversary of Kamen Rider Black. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us on our social media! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast The show's theme is provided by "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

On the eve of the New Year, Jessica and Chris recap what 2022 brought and what 2023 holds for us If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us on our social media! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast www.thekaijukingdompodcast.com

In this thrilling episode, Jessica and Chris sit down with artist Richard Bennett to talk about his new book that's up for pre order: GODZILLA & KONG: THE CINEMATIC STORYBOARD ART OF RICHARD BENNETT Deep dive into a storied career starting with Continuity Comics and Neal Adams, Marvel's X-Men, to the Monsterverse films and the art of storyboarding. Pre Order Richard's book here. Follow his on Instagram If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us on our social media! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast www.thekaijukingdompodcast.com

We all thought Godzilla Day 2022 was all the big news we'd get this year.  WE. WERE. WRONG. Jessica and Chris delve into the announcement of a BRAND NEW GAMERA anime series for Netflix.  Shin Ultraman finally gets a US release date. Finally, Chris recaps Designer Con and all the cool stuff revealed there. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us on our social media! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast www.thekaijukingdompodcast.com

Godzilla Day is here, and Jessica and Chris go over the cornucopia of news that broke. The Gigan short film? Check!  The Gigan Rex short film? Double check!  A NEW MOVIE? You betcha. All that as so much more in this extended episode. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us on our social media! Youtube: Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast www.thekaijukingdompodcast.com

In this thrilling episode, Chris sits down with Paul Fischer, author of the book A Kim Jong Il Production, as they discuss the astonishing tale of Shin Sang-Ok and  Choi Eun-Hee.  The husband and wife team that took South Korea cinema by storm, only to be kidnapped by North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il to make movies for despot. The duo made several films for Kim, most notably the kaiju film Pulgasari,  and how that film ultimately  lead to their freedom.  A tale so wild, it feels like a Hollywood story, but it's anything but. Notes: A Kim Jong Il Production Find Paul on Twitter:  or his website Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast www.thekaijukingdompodcast.com