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The Monster Island Film Vault

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A Podcast Seeking Entertainment and Enlightenment through Tokusatsu. Hosted by the ”kaiju academic” himself, Nathan Marchand.

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Jimmy From NASA breaks out of Uber-Moguera's last escape pod, which floats in the Pacific near Monster Island. He is rescued by Kaguya on the HEAT Seeker. She tells Jimmy his mecha crashed on the Beta Site, and he demands to be taken there—to find Na... more

Nathan sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Angles for a conversation on his next upcoming kaiju novel translation: The Luminous Fairies and Mothra. This short three-part book was the world's introduction to the "Queen of the Monsters," and it has a potent pla... more

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Hello, Kaiju Lovers. Jimmy From NASA here. I’m writing the shownotes for this episode, because, as you’ll hear, Nate had a hard time during this broadcast. In fact, he’s been having a hard time all season; he was just good at hiding it on the air. I ... more

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Susan Murphy is dragged by her anthropologist parents to the Arctic so they can study the Eskimo tribe who introduced the world to Gamera. Susan is angry she will miss her last two years of high school while her younger twin siblings, Shawn and Sharo... more

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Dr. Jeffrey Angles
Professor of Japanese Literature and translator specializing in kaiju literature
Western Michigan University
Episode: MIFV Interview Series: Dr. Jeffrey Angles on 'The Luminous Fairies and Mothra'
Mitch McGee
Co-host of Entertain This!
Entertain This!
Episode: Episode 106: Gareth Edwards’ ‘Monsters’ (2010) vs. Entertain This! | The Monster Island World Tour
Hayden Christensen
Co-host of Entertain This!
Entertain This!
Episode: Episode 106: Gareth Edwards’ ‘Monsters’ (2010) vs. Entertain This! | The Monster Island World Tour
Gary Steward
Paralegal at the Monster Island Legal Action Team
Monster Island Legal Action Team
Episode: The Kaiju Krypt Presents: 'Green Thoughts' by John Collier | Read by Gary Steward
Drew Dodgen
Co-host of The Cel Cast
The Cel Cast
Episode: MIFV 6th Anniversary Livestream | Ft. MIFV Jeopardy with Damon Noyes, Drew Dodgen, and Jake Hambrick
Jake Hambrick
Co-host on Henshin Power V3
Henshin Power V3
Episode: MIFV 6th Anniversary Livestream | Ft. MIFV Jeopardy with Damon Noyes, Drew Dodgen, and Jake Hambrick
Linda Miller
Grandmother and guest on the podcast
Episode: MIFV 6th Anniversary Livestream | Ft. MIFV Jeopardy with Damon Noyes, Drew Dodgen, and Jake Hambrick
Kurt Carley
Suit actor extraordinaire who played Zilla in Godzilla 1998.
Episode: MIFV Interview Series - A Chat with Kurt Carley, the Godzilla '98 Suit Actor
James Santana
Co-writer, co-creator and co-founder of Toku USA
Toku USA
Episode: MIFV Interview Series - James Santana, Writer of Nebulon: Knight of Justice #1 (NOW ON KICKSTARTER!)

Host

Nathan Marchand
Host of the podcast and known as the 'kaiju academic'. He brings a mix of humor and knowledgeable analysis to discussions about kaiju films, exploring both their entertaining and educational aspects.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Good Kaiju Fun

    Entertaining and educational, good humor, a fun show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philip Heard
    United States6 months ago
  • Fun, Informitive, and Great story

    This show has a great host, and great guests. I look forward to every episode that comes out. I'd also like to point out that it is very informative, and Nate puts so much research into each episode.

    PS Love Jimmy from NASA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheSlenderSpartan
    United States7 months ago
  • The Kaiju Rock Movie List

    This show is so much fun to listen to! Nathan and his co-horts are entertaining and enlightening for any fan of the genre to listen to. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElijahT13
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative and Entrtaining

    Really is a fun podcast! Nate and his guests really do know what they are talking about in the kanji world but present it in a fun way. Listening to the podcast is like sitting in a room listening to a bunch of friends laugh and talk about things that they are passionate about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    New to Kaiju
    United States3 years ago
  • Fun and informative podcast!

    Fun and informative podcast from an enthusiastic kaiju fan. Nathan covers all sorts of angles in his pursuit of enlightenment via kaiju movies. Definitely worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ljacone
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of entertainment and educational content, finding the deeper conversations about kaiju films insightful and engaging.
There are occasional critiques regarding pacing and host interruptions, with some listeners feeling these detract from the overall experience, though many still find it fun and worth their time.
The humor of the hosts, particularly Nathan and his co-hosts, is often highlighted, with many commenters enjoying the light-hearted banter that accompanies the analysis.

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MIFV Interview Series: Dr. Jeffrey Angles on 'The Luminous Fairies and Mothra'
Q: How does this little book connect to Japanese literary tradition?
The book is part of a broader genre of Japanese speculative fiction that reflects cultural curiosity about the Pacific, especially post-war.
MIFV Interview Series: Dr. Jeffrey Angles on 'The Luminous Fairies and Mothra'
Q: How did you get this book published?
Interest from kaiju fans prompted the University of Minnesota Press to reach out to Angles about translating 'The Luminous Fairies and Mothra'.
MIFV Interview Series: Dr. Jeffrey Angles on 'The Luminous Fairies and Mothra'
Q: What is 'Luminous Fairies' and who wrote it?
Luminous Fairies is a novella published in early 1961, written by Shinichiro Nakamura and two collaborators.
MIFV Interview Series - James Santana, Writer of Nebulon: Knight of Justice #1 (NOW ON KICKSTARTER!)
Q: What were your influences for Nebulon and how did they affect the story?
Santana mentions Venom, Power Rangers, particularly the Magnet Defender, and Kamen Rider as significant influences on Nebulon's design and story structure.
MIFV Interview Series: Linda Jo Miller | King Kong Escapes | The Green Slime
Q: How were you and your family treated as expatriates in Japan?
We were treated great, and I always felt like I was taken care of. I had a wealth of experiences and positive interactions during my time in Japan.

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