Kaiju Vs. History
This podcast is a chronological crash course of Kaiju cinema history with hosts Myles and Patrick. We examine the production, reception and legacy of every single giant monster movie ever created to finally see who wins the battle of Kaiju Vs. History!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 210
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 168 -Atlantic Rim (2013)
We are sadly now living in Asylum Film's world where they can release their film first before the movie they're mockbusting, and so before our meat we have to devour some nasty veggies. This week joi…
00:38:32 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
Episode 167 – Jellyfish Eyes (2013)
We take a look at an auteur visual artists take on a kids monster movie, both of the Kaiju size as well as ones that can fit into your pocket. Will this hidden gem from Japan's Takashi Murakami delig…
01:02:51 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
Episode 166 -Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012)
We return to the Evangelion Universe for the first very different, time-jumping, alternative take on the giant mecha series in film form. Does this movie deserves the derision that it draws from fans…
01:00:05 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Episode 165 -Wrath of the Titans (2012)
We are back to take a look as the CGI over the top action of ancient greek Gods and Monsters this week. Will a second voyage in the Aegean Sea be more fruitful than the first for Kaiju cinema history…
00:42:02 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
Episode 164 -Mega Shark Versus Crocosaurus (2010)
We rewind back a year to look at the first sequel to the Mega Shark series from the Asylum Films. Can Jaleel White make this film succeed where the first failed? Find out as we look at the 2010 movie…
00:38:07 |
Mon 04 Nov 2024
Episode 163 -Behemoth (2011)
We take a look at a Syfy original movie in RHI Entertainment's Maneater seires this week. Will it outshine the Asylum mockbusters that littered that network and stand on its own two feet or fall to t…
00:29:07 |
Mon 28 Oct 2024
Episode 162 – TrollHunter (2010)
This week we examine a film in the wind swept reaches of Norway as comedians and bare film crews create a delightfully dry documentary style film about Trolls. Does the Kaiju factor of these lumberin…
00:45:44 |
Mon 21 Oct 2024
Episode 161 -Death Kappa (2010)
An odd indie kaiju comedy from Japan is the focus of this week's episode as we see the good bad in the ugly kappa. Will this smaller side project of a film with cameos from the directors future Godzi…
00:35:31 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Episode 160 -Clash of the Titans (2010)
We take a look at a rarity in kaiju cinema as an American reboot seeks to recapture monster movie madness from the 1980s with a big budget CGI Hollywood film. Will this movie stack up to the painstak…
00:47:17 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
Episode 159 -Monsters (2010)
We take a look at the ultra low budget film that put future Godzilla director Gareth Edwards on the map. Does this indie darling about gigantic alien creatures in Mexico still hold up? Find out as we…
00:41:04 |
Mon 30 Sep 2024
Episode 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 eve…
00:50:49 |
Mon 23 Sep 2024
Episode 157 – Raiga: God of the Monsters (2009)
We look at the modern setting in Shinpei Hiyashiya's off Raigo/Raiga series, here in the middle of his trilogy. Will this more comedic take on kaiju work well or overstay its welcome? Find out along …
00:30:00 |
Mon 16 Sep 2024
Episode 156 – Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)
We head back once more into the turbulent world of the Rebuild of Evangelion, this time with the ambitious and alternative history of event that is Part 2.0. Will altering more from the TV series hel…
01:09:50 |
Mon 09 Sep 2024
Episode 155 – Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus (2009)
Lock us up in the Asylum films and throw away the key. We start one of the only "mega" series from the infamous movie house with a strictly kaiju sized main character and continuing story. Is this as…
00:40:43 |
Mon 02 Sep 2024
Episode 154 – Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
We head to the land of American CGI animated films for Dreamwork's look back at the monster movies of the 1950s. Will this oft forgotten film make a splash on the kaiju scene or will it and its fans …
00:52:27 |
Mon 26 Aug 2024
Episode 153 – Demeking, the Sea Monster (2009)
This week we slow down and rewind to a simpler time in Japan's past when the booming economy began to bust and the future didn't look as bright as the 1950s. See a youth club take on the monumental w…
00:42:08 |
Mon 19 Aug 2024
Episode 152 – Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit (2008)
We are back this week for another Japanese kaiju film and this time more comedy in a blast from the past monster. Director Minoru Kawasaki takes us inside a look at contemporary politics through the …
00:34:00 |
Mon 12 Aug 2024
Episode 151 – Reigo: King of the Sea Monsters (2008)
We take a look at the first film on our list from Shinpei Hayashiya in his awesome low budget kaiju series. Will this first throw back historical epic take flight or end up like a beached whale ready…
00:46:01 |
Mon 05 Aug 2024
Episode 150 – Cloverfield (2008)
The hits continue this season as one of the most anticipated kaiju movies to hit theaters finally lands in NYC. But will this movie cloaked in mysteries become a viral hit or a sleeper film? We look …
01:19:00 |
Mon 29 Jul 2024
Episode 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 bef…
00:44:43 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
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