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Kaiju Conversation

Elijah Thomas
Tokusatsu
Luminous Fairies and Mothra
The Space Fighter
Meatball Machine (1999)
Meatball Machine Digest Version
Meatball Machine Reject Of Death
Marcus Walker Kingslayer Protocol
Keizo Murase
Kaiju Ramen Magazine
Gfest 31
Toho Studios
Kamen Rider
The Green Slime
Meatball Machine
Kickstarter
Power Trip
Kaiju Weekly
Splatterpunk
Godzilla
Ultraman

Kaiju Conversation is a podcast series diving into the world of tokusatsu featuring genres like science fiction, J-Horror, action, and comedy! From Godzilla, Gamera, and Ultraman to the deepest darkest places like Zeiram, Zebraman, and Tetsuo: The Iron Man.

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Recent Guests

Michael Hamilton
Content creator and former Kaiju Groupie, longtime figure in Kaiju fandom
Kaiju Groupie / Kaiju Ramen Magazine (historical)
Episode: Bonus Episode 37: Content Creation Post Mortem Feat. Michael Hamilton
Chris Yates
Writer, co-creator, marketer, and PR for Marcus Walker Kingslayer Protocol
Creator of Marcus Walker Kingslayer Protocol
Episode: Bonus Episode 36: Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol - Chris Yates Interview
Jeffrey Angles
Translator and professor of Japanese literature; translator of The Luminous Fairies and Mothra
Western Michigan University
Episode: Bonus Episode 32: Luminous Fairies, Mothra, and Jeffrey Angles Interview

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Elijah Thomas
Host of Kaiju Conversation with a focus on tokusatsu coverage, community engagement, and live-stream moderation.
Rex Zeno
Co-host and editor; provides technical and industry context; active in Australian-based segments.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Informative and fun

    Every episode I’ve watched has taught me something new about the kaiju flick they covering, even if it’s one I know well. Good stuff, I recommend it to fellow kaiju fans!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZeroiaSD
    United States3 years ago
  • KAIJU, COWBOYS & INDIE COMIC CREATORS

    With a thunderous stomp we have landed with many others. Exposed at a young age to giant lizards and metallic flying aliens from space. A Showa Era helped to elevate our imagination and gave passion to our pursuit to be a part of LEGACIES.

    Me & Matthew Blair, now stand at the precipice of a revolution going on in the independent comic book arena. Kaiju stories are being read and accepted by some, even though the characters are Infant IPs. Even with this sign, we dwell in our he shadows of other... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrankieBWash
    United States3 years ago
  • Keeps getting better

    Let me start by addressing the hosts of the show. First, there's Rex, who also doubles as the editor and just seems like a good guy. He keeps things grounded and always has something meaningful to contribute to the discussion while maintaining a sense of levity. Then there's the other guy, who, let's face it, is kind of, well, eh. But in all seriousness the two of them have a good dynamic. It's basically just listening to two friends talk about a genre (Tokusatsu and kaiju to be specific) that t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A-non Kaiju fan
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing podcast for Kaiju fans

    Each episode is extremely informative, and fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mikedawrassler
    United States5 years ago
  • The best up-and-coming kaiju podcast

    Elijah is a young but knowledgeable fella who’s freakishly dedicated to his show and fandom. I mean, in his latest episode on Godzilla (1954), he recorded while a sleep-deprived zombie. The lad has a quiet charisma about him despite all this, and he spits facts like Gamera does fireballs. If you want to hear the one of the new voices in the kaiju podcasting world, join Elijah as he forges ahead to view and review the entirety of tokusatsu.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate "Big Red" Marchand
    United States5 years ago

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Bonus Episode 36: Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol - Chris Yates Interview
Q: What drew you to the idea of a kinetic sci-fi comic centered on two brothers in a world of Mechs and Kaijus?
The concept blends fast-paced action with heartfelt family dynamics, and the writers wanted to avoid the usual pilot-centric focus, instead giving life to a more grounded, human story that still delivers spectacle.
Bonus Episode 32: Luminous Fairies, Mothra, and Jeffrey Angles Interview
Q: Now, on that topic, I wanted to pull something you mentioned there and tackle it a little bit because I think you brought up the Security Treaty. How did that context shape the translation and the book's reception?
Angles describes how the 1960-1960s political climate in Japan—protests against the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty and debates over U.S. military presence—inform the novella's subtext, and how Toho edited that subtext for the film adaptation, influencing reader interpretation and the work's resonance with contemporary events.
Bonus Episode 32: Luminous Fairies, Mothra, and Jeffrey Angles Interview
Q: So what was your prior knowledge of the three writers and what's your history with them?
I explain that the three writers are well-known mid-century Japanese authors; I discuss their different styles and how Angles approached the text by considering each writer's voice, which helped explain the divisions in the three sections and the political undertones.

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A spirited deep-dive into tokusatsu, monster cinema, and related fan culture with a focus on Godzilla, Gamera, Ultraman, and the broader Kaijuverse. Episodes mix movie/appreciation with production stories, creator spotlights, licensing and distribution chatter, and community-driven conversations about indie projects, conventions, and the evolving landscape of fan media. Notable strengths include candid creator-level behind-the-scenes insights, a welcoming vibe that blends nostalgia with sharp industry awareness, and regular updates on news, crowdfunding, and upcoming releases that appeal to both hardcore fans and potential sponsors seeking authentic genre reach.

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1. Michael Hamilton
2. Chris Yates
3. Jeffrey Angles

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