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The Monster Island Film Vault

Moonlighting Ninjas Media
Kaiju
Godzilla
Tokusatsu
Ultraman
Reptilicus
Godzilla Vs. Gigan
Godzilla Franchise
Mothra
Gorgo
Godzilla Vs. Megalon
North Korea
Kaiju Movies
King Kong Escapes
Christmas
King Kong
Monster Island
Gamera
Friendship
Terror Of Mechagodzilla
Henshin Power V3

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

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Latest Episodes

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! Hello, MIFV MAX members! First-time guest Rob Buck of The Power Chamber Podcast joins Nate for "The Ultra Journey" to discuss the first of its kind in the Ultra Series: Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light... more

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! It’s been six years since Eric Elliott published issues one and two of his fan comic, Batman Meets Godzilla, but now the epic conclusion is out! He makes good on his promise to return to MIFV in this special interview to discuss ... more

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! We meet now...at the end of all things. Or at least the end of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2. Nate gushes over what might be the best episode of the series, discussing the Kong vs. Titan X fight, the show's trademark "dram... more

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In part 2 of the originally Patreon-exclusive weekly coverage of season 2 of AppleTV+’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the show’s valleys start manifesting—but this stretch episodes also includes Godzilla. For one episode, Nate had... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Elliott
Creator of Batman Meets Godzilla, fan comic author
Batman Meets Godzilla
Episode: MIFV Interview Series - Eric Elliott, Creator of the Fan Comic "Batman Meets Godzilla"
Matthew Walsh
Guest, Matt Walsh but not that Matt Walsh; entertainer and Patreon contributor
Episode: Impromptu Episode: ‘Prophecy’ (1979) | Ft. Matt Walsh (But Not That Matt Walsh) | Patreon
Neil Riebe
Founder of GFest's Kaiju Writers Panel and Youngery's biggest fan
GFest Kaiju Writers Panel / Youngery
Episode: Episode 111: ‘The Return of Godzilla’ | Ft. Neil Riebe and Andrew Wynja “The Ninja” | Godzilla Redux
Jacob Heron
Artist and host of The Cel Cast
The Cel Cast
Episode: Episode 108 – ‘Ultraman: The Adventure Begins’ vs. The Cel Cast | The Ultra Journey
Rob Buck
Host of The Power Chamber Podcast
The Power Chamber Podcast
Episode: Episode 107.5: MIFV Season 5 – “The Ultra Journey” | PROMO TRAILER
Nick Hayden
The Cellcast
Episode: Episode 107.5: MIFV Season 5 – “The Ultra Journey” | PROMO TRAILER
Neil Reaby
Episode: Episode 107.5: MIFV Season 5 – “The Ultra Journey” | PROMO TRAILER
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

Hosts

Nathan Marchand
Host and curator with a deep academic interest in kaiju cinema and tokusatsu; known as the kaiju academic.
Jimmy From NASA
Co-host and recurring co-host, known for humor and balancing discussions with a friendly dynamic.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Good Kaiju Fun

    Entertaining and educational, good humor, a fun show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philip Heard
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 States3 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 States4 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 States4 years ago

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Energetic host and engaging guests make episodes informative and entertaining.
Thorough, well-researched deep dives with thoughtful cultural context.
Family-friendly, accessible yet deeply knowledgeable on Kaiju history and production.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MIFV Interview Series: A Chat with Rebecca Reynolds, Author of The Ultra Academy Book Series
Q: Who the heck are you? Tell us a bit about yourself.
Rebecca Reynolds shares her love for storytelling, nerd culture, and her educational background in English literature and storytelling.
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.

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A deep-dive show focused on tokusatsu, Kaiju cinema, and related pop culture, balancing rigorous film history with accessible, entertaining discussion. Host Nathan Marchand guides conversations with a rotating roster of guests—ranging from fellow fans and industry-inclined creators to researchers—to unpack films, production trivia, and broader cultural contexts. Listeners can expect thorough analysis, a mix of humor and scholarly insight, and recurring segments that place Kaiju titles in historical and sociopolitical perspectives. The show often features guest co-hosts and crossovers with adjacent nerd circles, making it a robust resource for fans, researchers, and industry partners seeking thoughtful, well-researched content with broad app... more

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