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 128 – Mighty Joe Young (1998)
Walt Disney and RKO team up to resurrect a 1949 classic film. Will the rising star power of a young Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton be able to bring the giant monkey back to the big screen? Find out …
00:46:05 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
Episode 127 – Rebirth of Mothra III (1998)
We close out the Mothra series as with the last Toho film in what is considered the film Heisei era (though not the final Toho film in the 90s). Will the series go out with a bang or will this film r…
00:48:23 |
Mon 19 Feb 2024
Episode 126 – Godzilla: The Series (1998)
Tristar Godzilla might have died literally and figuratively on the big screen, but will a successor find renewed vigor as a cartoon? Find out along with us as we discuss the many ways it might actual…
00:32:26 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
Episode 125 – Kraa! The Sea Monster (1998)
The second and final film of Monster Island Entertainment branch of Full Moon Studios is here, and we've got another 'classic' on our hands. This time a giant alien controlled Kaiju threatens Earth, …
00:38:55 |
Mon 05 Feb 2024
Episode 124 – The Mighty Kong (1998)
animated musical version of King Kong? Well sadly we have to bring this kaiju film to your attention, as we are diving into the oft-forgotten mist-filled world of 1998's "The Mighty Kong"
00:36:07 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
Episode 123 – Gargantua (1998)
own Kaiju film. More Gorgo than Godzilla, this Fox film is widely forgotten compared to the theatrical rival, but is it worth being lost in the annals of monster movie history? Find out along with us…
00:43:46 |
Mon 22 Jan 2024
Episode 122 – Godzilla (1998)
Well, its finally time to take a look at one of the biggest budget kaiju films of all time, and perhaps one of the biggest disappointments for fans. While able to turn a profit this film still left a…
01:18:32 |
Wed 17 Jan 2024
Episode 121 – Deep Rising (1998)
American monster movies in the 90s were typically relegated to Jurassic Park rip offs, but an original script by the director of the Mummy proved fertile ground for a new CGI creature. Will this movi…
01:06:11 |
Mon 08 Jan 2024
Episode 120 – Rebirth of Mothra II (1997)
In order to start the year off right we return to what is considered often the odd one out of the Mothra Trilogy. Scooby Doo like villains and annoying kids abound in this film as we watch Mothra go …
00:42:23 |
Mon 01 Jan 2024
Episode 119 – Neon Genesis Evangelion: End of Evangelion (1997)
We finish off the year with a holiday episode special looking at arguably both the most Christian and least Christian Kaiju film ever made. Join us as we talk about the present that Hideaki Anno gave…
01:11:46 |
Mon 25 Dec 2023
Episode 118 – Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth (1997)
We take a look at the theatrical version of one of the most lauded anime series of all time. Immediately after the TV run ended Hideaki Anno and his team at Gainex began work on what would come next,…
01:06:01 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Episode 117 – The Relic (1997)
We look at a Kaiju adjacent film with a giant monster attacking New York and eating its rich and powerful elite. Join us as we determine if this massive monster counts as daikaiju or if this film is …
00:43:35 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Episode 116 – Rebirth of Mothra (1996)
This week a brand new Heisei series begins with a new universe but a similar take on a classic Showa era Toho Kaiju. Will a more family friendly approach win over at the box office and will this film…
00:57:38 |
Tue 05 Dec 2023
Episode 115 – Galgameth (1996)
A kidnapped Korean director and starlet a decade earlier serve as the DNA for a soulless children's remake in the US of A. Does this video store shelf stuffer deserve a watch or to be forgotten forev…
00:48:46 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Episode 114 – Kaiju Holiday Special (2023) w/ Author Jeremy Robinson
This week we take time to talk turkey with this year's holiday special by chatting with author Jeremy Robinson about kaiju literature and his new book "Nemesis" which releases Nov. 21, 2023. This mos…
00:42:45 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Episode 113 – Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996)
This week we are back to Heisei giant turtle movies, this time with a wintery wonderland and an alien threat from afar. What's our terrible terrapin been since his Guardian of the Universe days and h…
00:59:17 |
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Episode 112 – Zarkorr! The Invader (1996)
While the 1990s so far have been some of the best kaiju movies of all time, with a string of amazing Japanese films filling out the first half of the decade, all good things must come to an end. We r…
00:41:41 |
Mon 06 Nov 2023
Episode 111 – Godzilla Vs. Destoroyah (1995)
For a very special Halloween episode this year we are looking at a horrific foe for the Big G, in this our 111th episode. Join us as we dive into the end of the landmark year of daikaiju cinema as we…
00:56:39 |
Mon 30 Oct 2023
Episode 110 – Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)
This week's film marks the start of one of the most lauded trilogies, not just of the Heisei era, but in all of kaiju cinema. A Showa era turtle shows up to once more to friend all children and defen…
00:57:45 |
Mon 23 Oct 2023
Episode 109 – Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla (1994)
This week we look at one of the most decisive films of the Heisei era for Toho, with critics and audiences making their opinions known in the last 30 years since its release. Does this film deserve t…
00:57:52 |
Mon 16 Oct 2023
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