Episode List
Episode 1
My first episode and the “guest” was my friend Martin who I was basically experimenting on by slowly subjecting him to Godzilla movies.
Episode 2
Second episode & still rough around the edges. Another guest was my gf at the time & she was another non-fan interview.
Episode 3
Jeff Dean of Horror Holocaust Radio pt 1: Jeff’s show was primarily the impetus for me starting the Kaijucast. He’s a fan of the movies and we talked for so long that I had to break it up into two episodes.
Episode 4
Part 2 with Jeff Dean of Horror Holocaust Radio pt 2
Episode 5
Cindy Okumoto formerly of the “Planet X” comic shop, now works for Things From Another World. She’s got some great stories about Art Adams.
Episode 6
My guest is another friend of mine Sean Donahue, who is a pedigreed horror fixture here in Portland and just happens to be a huge Godzilla fan.
Episode 7
The “G-FEST episode”! I spoke with legendary Kenji Sahara, JD Lees, Robert Scott Field and many people at the convention.
Episode 8
Model Master Jim Walsh visits Portland and we talk a LOT about model building and sculpting.
Episode 9
Martin (aka my first guest ever) comes back to talk about Godzilla with me. I seem to remember that he interviewed me because that was my birthday month.
Episode 10
Yokai! It’s my Halloween episode and Jeff Dean of Horror Holocaust returns to talk about this largely ignored series from Daiei.
Episode 11
Bob Johnson joins me through the magic of the internet to talk about Ultraman for a while.
Episode 12
My xmas present to the listeners: an all music episode.
Episode 13
My son, T’Igor joins me to talk a little bit about his favorite Godzilla things. Also, this heralds the first ever Daikaiju Discussion: a monthly roundtable where previous guests get together and watch a particular movie each month from a long, long list of randomized films. The first film? Godzilla Final Wars (2004).
Discussion Supplemental
Full, mostly unedited Daikaiju Discussion of Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
Episode 14
Another non-fan episode with a buddy of mine named Rob. Daikaiju Discussion: Wrath Of Daimajin (1966)
Episode 15
This episode was nothing but a Daikaiju Discussion for Godzilla vs Gigan (1972) with 6 of my previous guests.
Episode 16
While in San Francisco for Wondercon, August Ragone sat down with me and we discussed Ultra Q. Daikaiju Discussion: Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)
Episode 17
I was a guest at Idaho’s Anime Oasis (in which I felt a little out of place) and while there, I screened Biollante for everyone (legitimately and from a Laserdisc). Daikaiju Discussion: Godzilla vs Biollante (1989)
Episode 18
Crypticon is a Horror convention in Seattle and they asked me to be part of their Godzilla panel along with KL Young, Aron Tarbuck, Jeff Burf & Nick Gucker. Daikaiju Discussion: Gammera The Invincible (1965)
Episode 19
Local horror host, Baron Von Goolo joins me to talk about his local haunted house and their newest Kaiju-themed feature. Daikaiju Discussion: Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster (1967)
Episode 20
Since this was the month that I moved, this was the first episode recorded in the new HQ & Martin Vavra comes back to talk about the experiment so far. Daikaiju Discussion: Rebirth of Mothra 2 (1997)
Episode 21
In a string of “solo” shows, this particular recording asked listeners to submit their thoughts about the Brian Rogers interview about the LP Godzilla. Daikaiju Discussion: Mothra (1961)
Episode 22
Another solo entry, I discuss my disappointment with Death Kappa (2010). Daikaiju Discussion: Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1993)
Episode 23
A Thanksgiving episode of sorts – Martin comes back because he had some “burning” topics that he wanted to pick my brain about. Daikaiju Discussion: Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (1996)
Episode 24
The cast of Missing Reel TV (Kurt Lloyd, David Walker & Heather Weise) join me to discuss Godzilla’s place in the history of Grindhouse cinema. Daikaiju Discussion: Gamera vs. Barugon (1966)
*In December of 2010, I made the decision to double my output in 2011, essentially devoting an entire show every month to the Daikaiju Discussions.
Episode 25
IDW Staffers Chris Ryall, Bobby Curnow, Carlos Guzman and Chris Mowry join the Kaijucast to talk about the new IDW comic.
Episode 26
The Daikaiju Discussion for the 1970 Toho production Latitude Zero.
Episode 27
My friends Heather & Justin as another sort of “not-a-fan” Godzilla talk, we touch on the surface of the Kaiju World Wars and additionally I interview Phil Hester, the artist from the first four issues of Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters.
Episode 28
The Daikaiju Discussion for the 1975 Terror Of Mechagodzilla.
Episode 29
Fans & friends of the show, Bryan and Rachel Cook visited Portland, so we spent some time talking about their favorite Godzilla/Kaiju entries, and the Emerald City Comicon Wrapup with a John Layman (Godzilla Gangsters & Goliaths) interview.
Episode 30
Daikaiju Discussion for the 1973 Godzilla vs Megalon.
Episode 31
A detailed wrapup of San Francisco’s Wondercon with Heather (who is now my co-host of sorts) talking about the IDW panel.
Episode 32
Daikaiju Discussion: Yongary, Monster Of The Deep (1967)
Episode 33
At the Stumptown Comics Fest, I was able to sit down with Eric Powell to talk about his work on the new Godzilla comic.
Episode 34
Daikaiju Discussion for Godzilla Returns (1984)
Podcasting Supplemental
At a local con (Wonder NW) I was on a Podcasting panel with several other podmasters & this is the audio from that panel. In addition to that, the moderator Rick Emerson, asked myself and Matt of the A Jumps B Shoots podcast to be on his show, Outlook Portland. There are links to the videos on the blog.
Episode 35
Jeff Dean of Horror Holocaust Radio comes back for to talk specifically about Godzilla: Gangsters & Goliaths’ first issue and other kaiju-related topics.
Episode 36
Daikaiju Discussion for Return of Daimajin (1966)
Episode 37
Superfan and super-artist, Matt Frank joins the ‘Cast through the magic of the internet and we talk about the upcoming G-Fest and his work on the Godzilla comics from IDW.
Episode 38
Daikaiju Discussion for Godzilla 2000 (1999)
Episode 39
Less about Godzilla and more about a local series of awesome adult events, Heather & I talk with the Mad Marquis De Maltease about the Geeklesque performances. I should note, that there was a Godzilla act in one of the, but for some reason we failed to talk about that.
Episode 40
Daikaiju Discussion for Gamera vs. Viras (1968)
Episode 41
It’s definitely a coincidence that Adam Alexander, the creator of The Monster Project, lives here in Portland, but I had a great interview with him discussing that project. If you aren’t familiar with the CD, check out the website.
Episode 42
Daikaiju Discussion for Space Amoeba (1970)
Episode 43
Another Yokai Spooktacular with a Matt Alt (Yokai Attack!) interview recorded in Tokyo & discussing the three original 60s Daiei Yokai trilogy with Heather.
Episode 44
Daikaiju Discussion for Ultraman Gaia: Battle In Hyperspace (1999)
Episode 45
Matt Frank talks about Godzilla Legends & I discuss my recent trip to Japan with Heather & Jeff
Episode 46
Daikaiju Discussion for Godzilla vs Mothra (1992)
Episode 47
Live show audio with Bob Johnson, Matt Frank, Jeff Zornow, Miguel Rodriguez & Thomas Matis. Be warned… it’s a 2.5 hour show.
Episode 48
Daikaiju Discussion for Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
Episode 49
Bob Johnson, Kevin DeAntonio, Barrie Evans & Butch Portillo talk about growing up with Godzilla in the bay area.
Episode 50
Daikaiju Discussion for Godzilla x Mothra x MechaGodzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003)
Episode 51
Road trip episode to Seattle with Jeff plus a bonus interview with Chris Mowry of IDW Publishing about his Godzilla Legends issue (#4).
Hope you enjoy them!
Episode 52
Daikaiju Discussion for Destroy All Monsters (1968)
Episode 53
Heather & Kyle talk about a number of topics posed via the Kaijucast facebook page.
Episode 54
Daikaiju Discussion for Gamera vs. Guiron (1969)
Episode 55
Emerald City Comic Con Wrapup plus an interview with listeners Andy Campbell & Cody Cook.
Episode 56
Daikaiju Discussion for King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962).
Episode 57
Interview with IDW Godzilla series editor Bobby Curnow.
Episode 58
Daikaiju Discussion for Rebirth Of Mothra (1996).
Episode 59
The LIVE show from Portland’s pop-culture expo, Wonder Northwest.
Episode 60
Daikaiju Discussion for Daimajin (1966)
Episode 61
Live show from G-Fest with Bob Eggleton, Matt Frank & Jeff Zornow
Episode 62
Daikaiju Discussion for Godzilla (1954) — plus a lot of other topics like SDCC 2012, G-Fest 2012, a Japanese Tokusatsu exhibit and some DVD releases.
Episode 63
An interview recorded with Norman England when I visited Tokyo in 2011.
Episode 64
Daikaiju Discussion for Gorath (1962)
Episode 65
Interview with Bill Janczewski & Frank Woodward from the Men In Suits documentary about their kickstarter project.
Episode 66
Daikaiju Discussion for Rebirth Of Mothra 3 (1998)
Episode 67
Interview with Keith Foster of Big Pimp Jones about their latest release and kickstarter project for Kodoja: Terror Mountain Showdown
Episode 68
Daikaiju Discussion for Son of Godzilla (1967)
Episode 69
Interview with Simon Strange about the kickstarter videogame project, Kaiju Combat
Episode 70
Daikaiju Discussion for Gamera The Brave (2006)
Episode 71
Another all-music episode! Don’t be mislead by the title, there’s really only one holiday-themed song in the episode.
Episode 72
Daikaiju Discussion for Frankenstein Conquers The World (1965)
Episode 73
It’s our 2nd annual listener party aka Emergency Broadcast with special guests Edward Holland & Mike Keller from Monster Attack Team Magazine, David Oaks from ToyFreakz & Matt Frank from…well, awesome Godzilla artwork!
Episode 74
Daikaiju Discussion for Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
Episode 75
We asked our facebook fans what they wanted to hear us talk about, the result? This episode!
Episode 76
Daikaiju Discussion for Rodan (1956)
Episode 77
The Akira Takarada panel from G-Fest 2012 (and with Robert Scott Field interpreting!)
Episode 78
Daikaiju Discussion for The Mysterians (1957)
Episode 79
Kyle & Bryan are joined for the entire episode by horror and Godzilla cover artist, Jeff Zornow for this episode
Episode 80
Bonus Episode! Heather and I speak with Paul Guinan & Anina Bennet, the creative powerhouse behind Boilerplate about the upcoming Stumptown Comics Festival.
Episode 81
Daikaiju Discussion for Daikaiju Varan (1958)
Episode 82
Introducing two new members to the Kaijucast crew, Julian and Sean.
