The Kaiju Transmissions Podcast

Obscure Kaiju Movies with Kevin Derendorf!

Byrd and Matt are joined by Maser Patrol blogger and author Kevin Derendorf, who has just released the new book Kaiju for Hipsters!  Kevin's book explores obscure and rare kaiju films.  We talk to him extensively about his book and the large variety of lesser known kaiju flicks out there.  Why have so many of these films fallen through the cracks?  We'll get into that.  We also discuss a wide variety of topics including kaiju in anime, Gamera's obscure direct to video life, weird Taiwanese co-productions, kaiju short films, our favorite obscure kaiju discoveries, and more!  Tune in and enjoy!

Live at G-Fest 2018: Godzilla and Japanese Nationalism (w/ Steve Ryfle, Ed Godziszewski, and Chris Marti)

This past summer at G-Fest 2018 in Chicago, Chris Marti and authors Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski held a panel on the topic of Japanese nationalism in the Godzilla series.  From Godzilla (1954) to Shin Godzilla, the complex subject of Japan’s postwar identity and its relations with the U.S. and the world have periodically arisen in kaiju eiga.  This panel presents examples of how these issues are presented in the subtext of both new and old films.  Special thanks to Ed and Steve for letting us release this fascinating discussion.  Enjoy!

Giant Shark Movie Mania!

Byrd and Matt are joined by Eric and Trev to talk giant sharks!  We start with the recent Jason Statham blockbuster The Meg!  We talk about its years in development hell, comparisons to the book it was based on, and whether or not it was worth the wait.  Eric had to leave us after that, but it doesn't stop there!  Then we covered the Asylum's kaiju inspired Mega Shark series!  We also talk about our favorite and least favorite shark movies, including Shark Attack 3, Atomic Shark (Shin Jaws), Psycho Shark, and more!  Tune in!

Legendary's Ghidorah Speaks! Interview with Monster Actor Alan Maxson

Byrd and Matt welcome a very special guest, monster actor Alan Maxson!  Alan had the honor of being one of the three mo-cap actors to bring Legendary Pictures' King Ghidorah to life in next summer's Godzilla: King of the Monsters!  Alan gives us a taste of his experience on the film and discusses his life long love of monsters and his career as a monster actor working with Full Moon Pictures, Thankskilling 3 and more!  Enjoy!

KT Live at G-Fest 2018: The H-Man: 60th Anniversary Retrospective

In July of 2018, Byrd and Matt did a panel at the annual G-Fest convention on Ishiro Honda's 1958 classic sci-fi/horror film the H-Man!  We went in depth on the making of the film, covering the script, effects, cast, trivia, allegorical subtext, and the film's U.S. release.  We even left some time for audience Q&A!  Unlike our panel last year, we have nice, clean audio for this one!  So enjoy, as we take you through 50 years of blobby goodness! 

G-Fest 2018 Recap

Byrd and Matt are joined by Chris Marti and Kevin Derendorf (of Maser Patrol) to give their account of G-Fest 2018.  The 25th anniversary convention had plenty of guests, including suit maker Keizo Murase, Godzilla suit actor Ken Satsuma, actress Megumi Odaka, and ex-pro fighter/actor Don Frye, as well as plenty of great panels on kaiju movies.  And of course, for the collectors out there, the dealer's room was as loaded as ever.  We will discuss all that and more, as well as our personal takeaways from the show. 

Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle (2018)- Spoiler Review

Byrd and Matt are back to review the new film Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle, the second entry in Toho's Godzilla anime trilogy.  The film finds our heroes discovering a Mecha-Godzilla City made out of nanometal, as well as a bizarre race of people who have survived the monster apocalypse.  How did the newest entry in the Godzilla franchise fare?  Listen and find out!  But first we discuss two years of Kaiju Transmissions, and we wrap up with some talk of Legendary Films' viral marketing for Godzilla: King of the Monsters!

Kaiju Collecting and Dealing!

Byrd and Matt are joined by Chris Oglio (of Genesis 54 Inc) to talk about buying and selling kaiju collectibles!  We discuss a variety of topics including dealers rooms, selling, buying, what we enjoy collecting, what convention newbies can expect from a dealer room, and more!  With G-Fest coming up in just a few days, this is a good primer for the eager kaiju collector.  Relax and enjoy the conversation!

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (Spoiler Review)

Byrd and Matt are joined by special guest Chris Oglio (Genesis 54 Inc.) to discuss the most recent entry in the Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom!  Three years after the events of Jurassic World, the dinosaurs are in danger of being killed by a volcano eruption and then taken from the island and holed up in a... gothic mansion?  Does this sequel live up to the previous films?  Listen and find out!

Welcome to Jurassic Park! (1993-2015)

While everyone is seeing Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom this weekend, Byrd, Matt and frequent guest host Trev are here to discuss the first four films in the franchise.  You'll hear our thoughts on the films from the original 1993 Jurassic Park through 2015's Jurassic World.  The original film remains one of the most important genre classics ever made and the franchise continues to churn out sequels and make big money.  Join us as we talk about the origins of these films, our memories of how the original film affected us as kids, and the varying quality of the sequels.  Hold onto your butts!